In Early 2018, Conrad Corporation Discovered Their Bookkeeper Had Embezzled

Multiple Choice

In early 2018, Conrad Corporation discovered their bookkeeper had embezzled $30,000 over the last three years at a rate of approximately $10,000 per year. Conrad also suffered uninsured hurricane damage of $40,000 late in 2018 in a presidentially declared disaster area. If Conrad wants to deduct its losses at the earliest time possible, what are the amounts (before any limitations) and year(s) of its loss deduction?

A) 2018 = $70,000
B) 2017 = $30,000, 2018 = $40,000
C) 2017 = $40,000, 2018 = $30,000
D) 2016 = $10,000, 2017 = $10,000; 2016 = $50,000