One Measure of the Accuracy of a Forecasting Model Is

question 139

Multiple Choice

One measure of the accuracy of a forecasting model is the:

• A)deseasonalised time series.
• B)four-period moving average.
• C)mean absolute deviation.
• D)smoothing constant.

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Definitions:

Originating Temporary Difference

A difference that arises in a particular period between the book income and taxable income, which is expected to reverse in the future.

Municipal Bonds

Debt securities issued by municipalities or local governments to finance public projects, typically offering tax-exempt interest payments to investors.

Permanent Difference

Refers to the discrepancy between book income and tax income that arises from certain items being recognized in either financial accounting or tax accounting, but not in both, leading to a difference that does not reverse over time.

Interperiod Tax Allocation

A method used in accounting to distribute income taxes over different periods due to temporary timing differences between when items are recognized for financial reporting and tax purposes.