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4 January, 03:58

Kingbird Construction Company changed from the completed-contract to the percentage-of-completion method of accounting for long-term construction contracts during 2021. For tax purposes, the company employs the completed-contract method and will continue this approach in the future. (Hint: Adjust all tax consequences through the Deferred Tax Liability account.) The appropriate information related to this change is as follows.

Pretax Income from:

Percentage-of-Completion Completed-Contract Difference

2020 $752,200 $586,700 $165,500

2021 683,500 444,700 238,800

(a) Assuming that the tax rate is 30%, what is the amount of net income that would be reported in 2021?

(b) What entry (ies) are necessary to adjust the accounting records for the change in accounting principle?

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  1. 4 January, 04:21
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    a) 2021 year income: 526,540

    b) journal entries

    income tax expense 225.660‬ debit

    income tax deferred liability (*1) 49.650‬ debit

    income tax payable 176.010‬ credit

    Explanation:

    Year Accounting Tax purpose Difference

    2020 752200 586700 165500

    2021 683500 444700 238800

    2021

    752,200 x 30% = 225,660

    after tax income: 526.540‬

    2022

    683,500 x 30% = 205,050

    after tax income: 478.450‬

    We recognize the income tax expense n the accounting method of revenue/expense recognizition

    while, the payable will use the goverment purposes.

    Then, the differnce wi considered either income tax deferred.

    *1 it is a liability as the company is paying lower taxes to day to pay more than before.
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