27/02/2022
Cash Flow Statement
Treatment of Provision for Tax
(a) If adjustment is not given, only opening and closing balances are given
Solution:-
previous year (opening) balance of Provision for tax is shown in Cash flow from operating activities
just because last year tax should be paid.
It is subtracted from cash generated operation
Cash generated operation
Less:- Income tax paid
Current year (closing) balance of Provision for tax is shown in calculation of profit before tax.
just because current year tax treated as fund and it is added in calculation of profit before tax.
(b) If adjustment is given then prepare provision for tax a/c
How to prepare
PROVISION FOR TAX A/C
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