At the end of 2017, payne industries had a deferred tax asset account with a balance of $30 million attributable to a temporary book–tax difference of $75 million in a liability for estimated expenses. at the end of 2018, the temporary difference is $70 million. payne has no other temporary differences and no valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset. taxable income for 2018 is $180 million and the tax rate is 40%. payne has a valuation allowance of $10 million for the deferred tax asset at the beginning of 2018. required: 1. prepare the journal entry(s) to record payne’s income taxes for 2018, assuming it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized. 2. prepare the journal entry(s) to record payne’s income taxes for 2018, assuming it is more likely than not that one-fourth of the deferred tax asset will ultimately be realized.

At april 1, 2019, the food and drug administration is in the process of investigating allegations of false marketing claims by hulkly muscle supplements. the fda has not yet proposed a penalty assessment. hulkly’s fiscal year ends on december 31, 2018. the company’s financial statements are issued in april 2019. required: for each of the following scenarios, determine the appropriate way to report the situation. 1. management feels an assessment is reasonably possible, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is reasonably possible. 2. management feels an assessment is reasonably possible, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is probable. 3. management feels an assessment is probable, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is reasonably possible. 4. management feels an assessment is probable, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is probable.

What are two benefits of consumer programs

Why is following an unrelated diversification strategy especially advantageous in an emerging economy? a. it allows the conglomerate to overcome institutional weaknesses in emerging economies. b. it allows the conglomerate to form a monopoly in emerging economies. c. it allows the conglomerate to use well-defined legal systems in emerging economies. d. it allows the conglomerate to take advantage of strong capital markets in emerging economies.