
QAS Self-Study

Intermediate

CPE Credits
6 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
Accounting for income taxes is one of the more challenging topics of financial accounting. Corporations must file income tax return following the guidelines developed by the IRS. Because GAAP and tax regulations differ in a number of ways, so frequently do pretax financial income and taxable income. Hence, the amount that a company reports as tax expense will differ from the amount of taxes payable to the IRS. Those differences produce a complex accounting standard.
This course is designed to help you navigate the complexities of this topic. It covers the accounting and financial reporting requirements for income taxes discussed in ASC 740 Income Taxes. It addresses the basic principles such as the asset and liability method, assessment for uncertain tax positions, and the effect of temporary differences. It explains the process of accounting for income taxes, including valuation allowance, asset acquisition, intra-period allocations, and interim reporting. It describes presentation and disclosure requirements. It also provides specific examples to illustrate the application. Relevant references to and excerpts from ASC 740 are discussed throughout the course.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the basic principles of accounting for income taxes
• Identify recognition and measurement requirements for uncertain tax positions
• Recognize temporary differences and identify how these differences may arise
• Distinguish between permanent and temporary differences
• Identify method for computing deferred taxes
• Recognize basic rules for income taxes in interim reporting
• Recognize the reporting requirements for income taxes
Course Specifics
Course ID 1203540 |
Revision Date September 2, 2022 |
Prerequisites Understanding of GAAP. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Course Instructor

For many years, Delta CPE LLC has offered a wide variety of continuing education courses for financial professionals. Topics covered by Delta’s courses include accounting, financial management, budgeting, investments, financial statement reporting, business management, IFRS, ethics, valuations, real estate, and business writing. The diversity and breadth of Delta’s course offerings make the company a prolific and unique contributor to the CPE world. Delta’s well-credentialed authors and contributors have also been published in numerous academic and professional journals and quoted by some of the leading financial media outlets.
Accounting for Income Taxes
$174.00 – $204.00

QAS Self-Study

Intermediate

CPE Credits
6 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
Accounting for income taxes is one of the more challenging topics of financial accounting. Corporations must file income tax return following the guidelines developed by the IRS. Because GAAP and tax regulations differ in a number of ways, so frequently do pretax financial income and taxable income. Hence, the amount that a company reports as tax expense will differ from the amount of taxes payable to the IRS. Those differences produce a complex accounting standard.
This course is designed to help you navigate the complexities of this topic. It covers the accounting and financial reporting requirements for income taxes discussed in ASC 740 Income Taxes. It addresses the basic principles such as the asset and liability method, assessment for uncertain tax positions, and the effect of temporary differences. It explains the process of accounting for income taxes, including valuation allowance, asset acquisition, intra-period allocations, and interim reporting. It describes presentation and disclosure requirements. It also provides specific examples to illustrate the application. Relevant references to and excerpts from ASC 740 are discussed throughout the course.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the basic principles of accounting for income taxes
• Identify recognition and measurement requirements for uncertain tax positions
• Recognize temporary differences and identify how these differences may arise
• Distinguish between permanent and temporary differences
• Identify method for computing deferred taxes
• Recognize basic rules for income taxes in interim reporting
• Recognize the reporting requirements for income taxes
Course Specifics
Course ID 1203540 |
Revision Date September 2, 2022 |
Prerequisites Understanding of GAAP. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Course Instructor

For many years, Delta CPE LLC has offered a wide variety of continuing education courses for financial professionals. Topics covered by Delta’s courses include accounting, financial management, budgeting, investments, financial statement reporting, business management, IFRS, ethics, valuations, real estate, and business writing. The diversity and breadth of Delta’s course offerings make the company a prolific and unique contributor to the CPE world. Delta’s well-credentialed authors and contributors have also been published in numerous academic and professional journals and quoted by some of the leading financial media outlets.
Accounting for Income Taxes
$174.00 – $204.00