Corriveau Industries Decided to Switch from an Accelerated Depreciation Method

question 49

Essay

Corriveau Industries decided to switch from an accelerated depreciation method to a straight-line method in the second quarter of 20X1. This is classified as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. The first-quarter, pretax income reported was $30,000, and projected pretax income for 20X1 was $90,000. If Corriveau had used straight-line depreciation for the quarter, pretax income would have been $35,000 and projected pretax income for 20X1 would have been $110,000. The cumulative effect on prior years from the change is a $50,000 increase in retained earnings. The second-quarter income using straight-line depreciation is $20,000, and the expected annual earnings continue to be $110,000. Assume that Corriveau is subject to a flat 25% statutory tax rate for 20X1. Corriveau is expecting $5,000 of tax-free income during the third and fourth quarters of 20X1.
Required:
For all categories of income, calculate the interim tax expense for the first quarter, first quarter restated, and second quarter.

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Definitions:

Initial Direct Costs

Costs that are directly associated with securing a financing agreement or leasing an asset, excluding general overhead.

Revenue Recognition

An accounting principle that determines the specific conditions under which income becomes realized as revenue.

Completed Contract

This accounting practice records the income and expenses of projects after they are finalized, ensuring financial statements only reflect finished work.

Percentage-of-Completion

An accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses in relation to the completion percentage of a project.