When There Is a Difference in the Timing of Revenues

question 53

Multiple Choice

When there is a difference in the timing of revenues and expenses for accounting versus income tax purposes, it usually is necessary to

• A) adjust accounting income.
• B) perform income tax allocation procedures.
• C) adjust taxable income.
• D) do nothing because such differences are a result of two different sets of rules.

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