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I think that is one reason that I liked math class. Normally, there was only one right answer (rather than something subjective) and even if I made a mistake as long as I showed my work I could usually get at least partial credit. Ignoring ordering rules in math is like ignoring the qualifying child/qualifying relative rules on tax returns. And we would never do that!

i agree with John, unless there are other factors, as there often are. Such as if he has different employees in the different businesses, for just one example, and he wants to take one into the ownership of one of the businesses. I know you can all think of a dozen other reasons why he might want to keep the two businesses separate. I'd just suggest starting by talking to the client about what his long range plans are, and why he's thinking of multiple corps. Let him do most of the talking until you get a feel for what is worrying him, what he's got in the back of his mind. Then you can advise him how best to get to where he wants to be. I think we sometimes push clients into the setup that WE think is best for them, before we find out enough about what their real goals are. I know I did a few times.

Yeah, I think we all sound like that after a while, Jack. Then, we become accountants so nobody will argue with us anymore about math. You get an A, too, BTW.

See, this is why John got a A. Grouping symbols are inserted to CHANGE the order of operations. Rules are in place to tell you what the crap to do in the absence of grouping symbols. Sorry to speak in an manner unbecoming of a true school marm, but c'mon, people. If you need to brush up, and still don't believe the links that have been posted, here are some activities from "Math is fun". Now get in there and experience the %^&* joy. http://www.mathsisfu...der-pemdas.html