Textbook Problem

Asset/Liability Method and Temporary Differences

Interperiod tax allocation is necessary because there are differences in the timing of revenues and expenses between a corporation’s financial statements and its federal income tax returns.

Required:

1. 1. Identify the two goals and four basic principles of accounting for income taxes.
2. 2. Briefly explain interperiod income tax allocation under generally accepted accounting principles.
3. 3. List the four groups of items that result in temporary differences and give examples for each group.