Which of the Following Statements Regarding Book-Tax Differences Is True

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding book-tax differences is true?

• A)Corporations are not required to report book-tax differences on their income tax returns.
• B)Corporations will eventually recognize the same amount of income for book and tax purposes for income-related temporary book-tax differences.
• C)Income excludable for tax purposes usually creates a temporary book-tax difference.
• D)None of the choices are true.

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Definitions:

Economic Entity Assumption

An accounting principle that states a company and its owner(s) are separate entities for financial reporting purposes.

Expenses

Outflows or other uses of assets or incurrences of liabilities during a period from delivering goods, rendering services, or carrying out other activities.

Proprietorship

A business structure owned by a single individual who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits.

CPA

Certified Public Accountant, a designation awarded to individuals who pass an examination and meet certain education and experience requirements in the field of accounting.