S1: In a cash flow statement under Ind AS 7, taxes on income are generally classified as cash flows from operating activities. S2: However, if it is practicable to identify the tax cash flow with an investing or financing activity, it must be classified accordingly. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
S1: In a cash flow statement under Ind AS 7, taxes on income are generally classified as cash flows from operating activities. S2: However, if it is practicable to identify the tax cash flow with an investing or financing activity, it must be classified accordingly. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. S2 only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Both statements are correct as per Ind AS 7. Taxes on income are generally operating, but if they can be specifically identified with a financing or investing transaction (like tax on sale of an asset), they should be classified with that activity.
Explanation:
Direct taxes, like Income Tax and Wealth Tax, are levied directly on the income and wealth of individuals or entities. The burden of direct taxes cannot be shifted to someone else. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.
Explanation:
Treating capital expenditure (installation of machinery) as revenue expenditure (normal wages) violates fundamental accounting principles.
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