Silver corporation, a calendar year taxpayer, has taxable income of $550,000. among its transactions for the year are the following: collection of proceeds from insurance policy on life of corporate officer (in excess of cash surrender value) $82,500 realized gain (not recognized) on an involuntary conversion 11,000 nondeductible fines and penalties 44,000 disregarding any provision for federal income taxes, silver corporation’s current e & p is:
a. $500,500
b. $588,500
c. $599,500
d. $687,500
e. none of the above.

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.