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Chapter 22

Illustration 1 cont.

Method 2 – Column

$
Balances b/f (820 + 400) 1,220

SPL: income tax expense 980
Balances c/f (900 + 440) (1,340)

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Tax paid 860

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Method 3 – Column with balancing figure

$

Balances b/f (820 + 400) 1,220
SPL: income tax expense 980
Tax paid (balance) (860)

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Balances c/f (900 + 440) 1,340
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It can be seen that all three methods are in essence the same calculation, so
it is a matter of personal preference as to which you choose to use.

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