This course contains the framework of the rules of ASC 740 and how these are manifested in accounting for income taxes, including the statement of financial position classification of deferred tax accounts and disclosures. The course includes case studies of actual scenarios.
Course ID: TSEITA
Income Tax Accounting – Tax Staff Essentials
Learning Objectives
- Calculate income tax expense for financial statement purposes
- Identify and classify deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
- Complete a worksheet that provides documentation for the reporting and disclosure requirements and for the preparation of required journal entries
- Account for operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards
- Compute the valuation allowance with consideration given to items that are allowed to reduce the need for an allowance
- Apply concepts to practical situations
Major Topics
• Permanent and timing differences • Income tax expense • Effective tax rate • Current income tax liability • Deferred income tax assets and liabilities • Tax basis balance sheet • Uncertain tax positions • Tax benefits for carryforwards • Reporting and disclosure under ASC 740 • ASC 740-20 intraperiod tax allocation
Who Should Attend
Staff and senior associates in public accounting who assist clients with income tax calculations and disclosures
Fields of Study
TaxesPrerequisites
Basic knowledge of ASC 740