Which of the Following Describes a Permanent Difference

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a permanent difference?

• A)A difference that will be corrected in an amended tax return.
• B)A difference arising from an uncertain tax position.
• C)A fundamental difference in what constitutes revenue or expense for GAAP and tax purposes.
• D)A timing difference between the recognition of revenue or expense under GAAP and tax purposes.

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Definitions:

Normative Economic Statement

A statement that reflects an opinion, which cannot be proved or disproved by reference to the facts.

Hypothesis

A theory about how key variables relate.

Scientific Method

A systematic and empirical approach to research in which a question is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Economic Variables

Key factors or indicators that reflect the economic performance or position of an economy, such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment rate.