Which of the Following Will Result in a Deferred Tax

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will result in a deferred tax liability?

• A) A net operating loss carryover.
• B) Reporting an unrealized gain for a trading security.
• C) Reporting an unrealized gain for an available-for-sale security.
• D) Reporting an expected loss on from a lawsuit in the income statement, when it cannot be reported on the tax return until it is actually incurred.

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Definitions:

Statement of Financial Position

A financial statement that presents the assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity of a company at a specific point in time, commonly referred to as a balance sheet.

Income Statement

A financial statement that provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits/losses over a period of time.

Cash Flow to Stockholders

The amount of cash distributed to stockholders of a company, typically in the form of dividends or through the buyback of shares.

Net New Equity

The amount of money raised by a company through the issuance of new shares, minus any expenses related to the issuance.