Which of the Following Causes a Permanent Difference Between Taxable

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes a permanent difference between taxable income and financial accounting income?

• A) The useful life of an asset is 10 years. The asset is depreciated over 7 years for tax purposes.
• B) Rent received in advance is taxable upon receipt.
• C) A life insurance premium paid by the corporation on a policy that names the corporation as the beneficiary.
• D) A penalty paid to a bank when a CD is cashed before its maturity date.

Understand the concept of capital structure and its impact on a firm's financing decisions.

Recognize the primary goal of financial management in terms of shareholder wealth maximization.

Differentiate between capital structure and working capital decisions.

Comprehend the factors important in evaluating a capital budgeting decision, including size, timing, and risk of cash flows.

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