A consolidation adjustment will have a tax effect if: a. it adjusts the carrying amount of an asset. b. it adjusts the carrying amount of a liability. c. it recognises assets and liabilities not recorded in accounting records of group companies. d. all of the above.
Question
A consolidation adjustment will have a tax effect if: a. it adjusts the carrying amount of an asset. b. it adjusts the carrying amount of a liability. c. it recognises assets and liabilities not recorded in accounting records of group companies. d. all of the above.
Solution
d. all of the above.
A consolidation adjustment will have a tax effect in all the situations mentioned:
a. If it adjusts the carrying amount of an asset, it will affect the depreciation expense, which is tax-deductible. Therefore, it will have a tax effect.
b. If it adjusts the carrying amount of a liability, it will affect the interest expense, which is also tax-deductible. Therefore, it will have a tax effect.
c. If it recognizes assets and liabilities not recorded in accounting records of group companies, it will affect the taxable income of the group. Therefore, it will have a tax effect.
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