Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Valuation Allowance

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a valuation allowance as it relates to accounting for income taxes?

• A)A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax assets only.
• B)A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax liabilities only.
• C)A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax assets and liabilities.
• D)A valuation allowance is a contra account to noncurrent deferred tax assets only.

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Definitions:

Intermediate Value

A mathematical concept stating that a continuous function must take on every value between any two values it assumes at any points in the domain.

Squared Values

Numbers that have been multiplied by themselves.

Cost-To-Benefit Analysis

A systematic approach to estimating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives in terms of costs and benefits.

Numeric Ratio

A comparative figure showing the relative sizes of two quantities expressed as a quotient.