From the perspective of determining corporate pre-tax income, a transfer price does not serve any useful purpose.

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A transfer price is an internal price charged by one division of a company to another division for goods or services provided. It does not affect the overall pre-tax income of the company, as the profit made by one division is offset by the loss incurred by the other division.

From the Perspective of Determining Corporate Pre-Tax Income, a Transfer