A Taxpayer Obtains Permission to Change an Accounting Method

question 99

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer obtains permission to change an accounting method.The change will result in a positive adjustment to income.To help in managing its cash flow,the taxpayer would like to spread the change over multiple years.In order to take advantage of this opportunity,the net positive adjustment must exceed

• A)$25,000.
• B)$3,000.
• C)$10,000.
• D)$0.

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Definitions:

Current Asset

An asset on a company's balance sheet that is expected to be converted into cash within one year or one business cycle, whichever is longer.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report that summarizes the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the primary business operations, including revenue generation and expenses directly tied to the core business functions.

Indirect Method

A way of calculating cash flows from operating activities by adjusting net income for changes in non-cash accounts.