The Accounting Recognition of the Benefit from a Tax Loss

question 2

Multiple Choice

The accounting recognition of the benefit from a tax loss carryforward in most situations should be reported as

• A)A reduction of the loss in the year of the loss with an appropriate valuation allowance
• B)A prior period adjustment in whichever year the benefit is realized
• C)An extraordinary item in the year in which the benefit is realized
• D)An item on the retained earnings statement,not the income statement

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Definitions:

Burnout

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