When the IRS Requires a Taxpayer to Change Accounting Methods

question 54

Multiple Choice

When the IRS requires a taxpayer to change accounting methods:

• A) The taxpayer may be subject to penalties and interest.
• B) The taxpayer generally is required to make the change as of the beginning of the earliest open year.
• C) The adjustments due to the change cannot be spread over subsequent years.
• D) Only a. and b. are correct.
• E) a., b., and c. are correct.

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Definitions:

Total Debt

The sum of all short-term and long-term liabilities held by an entity.

Total Assets

Total assets are the sum of all current and non-current assets owned by a company, reflecting its overall resources available for use in operations or for sale.

PE Ratio

The Price-to-Earnings Ratio (PE Ratio) is a valuation metric used to measure a company's current share price relative to its per-share earnings.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of stock that have been issued and are currently held by investors, including restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.