review. The Methodology used to Determine Deferred Taxes The accounting for tax liability is governed by the internal revenue service (IRS) code whereas income statement financial reporting is done according the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The taxable income reported to the IRS is based on the cash basis accounting whereas the pre-tax profit reported in the income statement to the stockholders is prepared using the accrual accounting. As a result, there is a difference between
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standards for decades. The IFRS has been working with all countries to harmonize their standards. The goal is to use a single set of enforceable global accounting standards that will unify the reporting of corporations worldwide. The IFRS standards are principle based and simplified. This makes it easier to follow than that of US GAAP; therefore, IFRS is the more convenient choice and should be adopted. By adopting IFRS Corporations will be able to trade goods and services worldwide without local governmental
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less it is considered a tax asset. When a liability’s carrying value exceeds its tax basis, the result is a tax asset and when it is less it’s a tax liability. SFAS 154 requires “retrospective application” for any voluntary changes in accounting principles. Restating comparative financial statements to show the new method as if it had been applied the whole time is retrospective application. The company should apply the new standard adopted to all periods shown. The exception would be if it is impractical
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you prepare for the exam. However, do not assume that the exam material will be restricted to the items mentioned in the outline. Unit 1 Be familiar with the different forms and types of business. Be able to describe the basic assumptions and principles associated with the field of accounting Be able to define assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, and expenses Be able to give examples of each. Know the balance sheet equation, the income statement equation, and the statement of cash flows
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Solutions to Problems and Exercises Table of Contents Chapter 1 5 CA 1-4 5 CA 1-6 5 CA 1-8 6 CA 1-10 7 CA 1-12 8 CA 1-17 9 Chapter 2 10 CE2-2 10 CE2-3 10 EXERCISE 2-2 11 EXERCISE 2-3 12 EXERCISE 2-4 13 CA 2-4 13 Chapter 3 15 EXERCISE 3-6 15 EXERCISE 3-10 16 EXERCISE 3-13 19 EXERCISE 3-15 19 EXERCISE 3-20 20 Chapter 4 22 PROBLEM 4-1 22 PROBLEM 4-3 25 PROBLEM 4-5 27 PROBLEM 4-7 29 Chapter 5 31 PROBLEM 5-2 31 PROBLEM 5-4 34 Chapter 6 37 EXERCISE 6-3 37 EXERCISE
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Solutions to Problems and Exercises Table of Contents Chapter 1 5 CA 1-4 5 CA 1-6 5 CA 1-8 6 CA 1-10 7 CA 1-12 8 CA 1-17 9 Chapter 2 10 CE2-2 10 CE2-3 10 EXERCISE 2-2 11 EXERCISE 2-3 12 EXERCISE 2-4 13 CA 2-4 13 Chapter 3 15 EXERCISE 3-6 15 EXERCISE 3-10 16 EXERCISE 3-13 19 EXERCISE 3-15 19 EXERCISE 3-20 20 Chapter 4 22 PROBLEM 4-1 22 PROBLEM 4-3 25 PROBLEM 4-5 27 PROBLEM 4-7 29 Chapter 5 31 PROBLEM 5-2 31 PROBLEM 5-4 34 Chapter 6 37 EXERCISE 6-3 37 EXERCISE
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you prepare for the exam. However, do not assume that the exam material will be restricted to the items mentioned in the outline. Unit 1 Be familiar with the different forms and types of business. Be able to describe the basic assumptions and principles associated with the field of accounting Be able to define assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, and expenses Be able to give examples of each. Know the balance sheet equation, the income statement equation, and the statement of cash flows
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earnings by manipulating the recognition of revenue. Among the most common methods of doing this are the bill-and-hold transaction and a long list of sham transaction involving shipping, billing and/or related-party involvements. Both the SEC and the AICPA seek to increase independent auditors' awareness of problems associated with these practices. Full Text: | Copyright American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Oct 1999 | [Headnote] Where there's revenue-recognition deviation, there could
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controls 7. Who develops financial reporting standards in the U.S.? That is, who influences Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? (1) Securities and Exchange Commission (2) AICPA (1938-1973) (3) FASB What constitutes GAAP? Generally accepted accounting principles have authoritative support. * Either a rule-making body has established a principle or, over time, a practice has been adopted as appropriate because of universal application. What are the sources of GAAP?
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Business Structures In the current economic condition of the country, a business must follow certain rules and regulations in regard to their Basic Accounting and structure. This would be what is called the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These principles ensure that the accounting practices of a business are consistent with other businesses. When investors look at the financials for a business, the information needs to be relevant and reliable. According to the text, GAAP is a common
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