Drive-Reduction Theory Is to _____ as Incentive Theory Is to _____

question 138

Multiple Choice

Drive-reduction theory is to _____ as incentive theory is to _____.

• A) pull; push
• B) push; pull
• C) balance; imbalance
• D) imbalance; balance

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Definitions:

Deferred Tax Assets

Financial assets that result from differences between the tax base of assets or liabilities and their carrying amount in financial statements, which will result in deductible amounts in future periods.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

A tax obligation recorded on a company's balance sheet that results from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amount in the financial statements.

Deferred Tax Assets

Financial items on a company's balance sheet that reduce future tax liability due to temporary differences between the accounting and tax treatment of assets and liabilities.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

Future tax payments owed to tax authorities due to temporary differences between accounting income and taxable income.