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ACCA · Question 12 · Preparation of Single Entity Financial Statements

SECTION A

Delta Corp revalued its land during the year, resulting in a revaluation surplus of $500,000. The tax base of the land remains at its original cost. The corporate income tax rate is 25%.

How should the deferred tax consequence of this revaluation be recognized in the financial statements under IAS 12 Income Taxes?

Answer options:

A.

Recognize a deferred tax liability of $125,000 with the corresponding charge to Profit or Loss.

B.

Recognize a deferred tax liability of $125,000 with the corresponding charge to Other Comprehensive Income (OCI).

C.

No deferred tax is recognized because land is not depreciated.

D.

Recognize a deferred tax asset of $125,000 in OCI.

How to approach this question

Identify the temporary difference (Carrying Amount > Tax Base). Calculate the deferred tax. Apply the rule that tax follows the underlying transaction (if gain goes to OCI, tax goes to OCI).

Full Answer

B.Recognize a deferred tax liability of $125,000 with the corresponding charge to Other Comprehensive Income (OCI).✓ Correct
Under IAS 12, a revaluation of an asset creates a taxable temporary difference because the carrying amount exceeds the tax base. A deferred tax liability must be recognized ($500,000 * 25% = $125,000). Because the revaluation gain was recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI), the related deferred tax expense must also be recognized in OCI.

Common mistakes

Charging the deferred tax to Profit or Loss instead of OCI.

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