Which of the Following Results in a Deferred Tax Asset

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results in a deferred tax asset?

• A) Revenue or gains are recognized earlier for book purposes than for tax purposes.
• B) Operating loss or tax credit carryforwards exist.
• C) Tax basis of an asset is less than its book.
• D) Expenses are deductible earlier for tax purposes than for book purposes.

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Definitions:

Amortization

The process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an intangible asset over a period.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is adjusted for the investor’s share of the investee’s profits and losses.

Equity Method Investments

Accounting for investments in other entities where the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not fully control or own it, typically between 20% and 50% ownership.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and gives holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.