A Taxpayer Receives Permission for a Voluntary Change in Accounting

question 107

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer receives permission for a voluntary change in accounting method,resulting in a negative adjustment to income.The taxpayer would like to recognize the full negative adjustment in the current year in order to maximize tax savings and time value of money.In order to recognize the full adjustment this year,the adjustment must not exceed

• A)$25,000.
• B)$10,000.
• C)$3,000.
• D)Adjustments must be spread over a period of two to four years.

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Definitions:

Projected Benefit Obligation

An estimate of the total amount that an employer anticipates to pay for employee benefits in the future.

Accumulated Benefit Obligation

The present value of benefits earned by employees in a defined benefit plan, to be provided at some time in the future based on their service to date.

Pension Liability

The present value of the future pension payments that a company is obligated to pay to its retired employees, representing a financial liability on the company’s balance sheet.

Projected Benefit Obligation

A liability amount in a company's pension plan, estimating the total benefits to be paid to employees in the future.