Accounting Discussion Post

"Taxes"

• Examine the impact of FIN 48 (Accounting for the Uncertainty in Income Taxes) on GAAP reporting. Identify the benefits of the requirements on financial reporting. Assess whether FIN 48 was necessary and support your position.

"Case C18-5: Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities"

• Referencing Case C18-5 from your readings this week, explain why deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized and reported on a corporation’s balance sheet.  Include a discussion of valuation allowance.