Monro IncUses the Accrual Method of Accounting

question 40

Multiple Choice

Monro Inc.uses the accrual method of accounting.Here is a reconciliation of Monro's allowance for bad debts for the current year. Because of the difference between the GAAP and the tax rules for accounting for bad debts,Monro Inc.has an:

• A)$8,500 permanent excess of book income over taxable income.
• B)$8,500 permanent excess of taxable income over book income.
• C)$8,500 temporary excess of taxable income over book income.
• D)$8,500 temporary excess of book income over taxable income.

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Industry Entry

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