R-5 Flashcards
What is the hierarchy of determining authority?
IRC code
Revenue rulings
Court cases
What is listed transaction?
Transaction specifically identified as tax avoidance
What is more likely than not?
There is greater than 50% likelihood of tax position being upheld.
How long should tax return copies be maintained?
3 years
For how many years does workpapers for audit be maintained?
7 years
After how long should the auditors rotate?
5 years
What is the form after the tax audit?
Form 870
What is reasonable basic standard?
more than 20% chance of succeeding.
What is tort by CPA?
Duty of care
Breach of duty
caused injury
Damages.
What is fraud?
misrepresentation Intent Actual and justifiable reliance induce reliance damages
What is Section 11 of 1933 act?
Material Misstatement in financial statements
acquired stock
suffered a loss
What rule 10b-5?
Material Misstatement in financial statements
acquired stock
suffered a loss
Scienter
Relied on misrepresentation
What are securities exemption for 1933 act?
banks and saving loans
not for profit organizations
government
regulated common carriers
What is regulation A?
simplified form of registration and may not exceed 5 million in 12 months of sale
What is Regulation D?
No advertising
purchasers will hold 2 years or more
SEC must be informed within 15 days