The 'Deferred Tax Asset' is recognised when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Deferred Tax Asset' is recognised when:
A. Taxable income is higher than accounting income due to timing differences
B. There is no difference
C. Losses are incurred
D. Accounting income is higher
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
When taxable income > accounting income, entity will pay more tax now but less in future, creating a deferred tax asset.

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The 'Theory of Constraints' (TOC) in cost management focuses on:
A. Increasing inventory
B. Reducing all costs
C. Identifying and managing the bottleneck operation
D. Reducing quality

Correct Answer: Option C


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TOC aims to maximise throughput by managing constraints.

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A. Obtained from management
B. Oral
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Correct Answer: Option D


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B. GST
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Correct Answer: Option C


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