ASC 740 Requires That

question 55

Multiple Choice

ASC 740 requires that

• A)the AMT is not considered as federal income tax expense.
• B)companies must establish a valuation allowance for the minimum tax credit.
• C)the minimum tax credit creates a deferred tax asset.
• D)the minimum tax credit increases federal income tax expense.

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Definitions:

Merchandising Company

A business that sells finished goods to consumers, making profits through the buying and selling activities.

Inventory

The total of all goods available for sale or use, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Perpetual Inventory

A system of accounting for inventory that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through computerized systems.

Periodic Inventory

An accounting method where inventory is physically counted at specific intervals to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.