On December 2, Year 1, Flint Corp.'s board of directors voted to discontinue operations of its frozen food division and to sell the division's assets on the open market as soon as possible. The division reported net operating losses of $20,000 in December and $30,000 in January. On February 26, Year 2, sale of the division's assets resulted in a gain of $90,000. Assuming that the frozen foods division qualifies as a component of the business and ignoring income taxes, what amount of gain/loss from discontinued operations should Flint recognize in its income statement for Year 2?

On December 2, Year 1, Flint Corp.'s board of directors voted to discontinue operations of its frozen food division and to sell the division's assets on the open market as soon as possible. The division reported net operating losses of $20,000 in December and $30,000 in January. On February 26, Year 2, sale of the division's assets resulted in a gain of $90,000. Assuming that the frozen foods division qualifies as a component of the business and ignoring income taxes, what amount of gain/loss from discontinued operations should Flint recognize in its income statement for Year 2?

On December 2, Year 1, Flint Corp.'s board of directors voted to discontinue operations of its frozen food division and to sell the division's assets on the open market as soon as possible. The division  reported net operating losses of $20,000 in December and $30,000 in January. On February 26, Year 2, sale of the division's assets resulted in a gain of $90,000. Assuming that the frozen foods  division qualifies as a component of the business and ignoring income taxes, what amount of  gain/loss from discontinued operations should Flint recognize in its income statement for Year 2?





a. $0
b. $40,000
c. $60,000
d. $90,000





Answer: C