The directors also advised the financial accountant to make a provision for: (i) bad and doubtful debts of $30,000; (ii) annual leave and long service leave of $60,000. The company directors come to you as the taxation adviser of the company and wish to know how each of the items mentioned above are to be treated for taxation purposes.

The directors also advised the financial accountant to make a provision for: (i) bad and doubtful debts of $30,000; (ii) annual leave and long service leave of $60,000. The company directors come to you as the taxation adviser of the company and wish to know how each of the items mentioned above are to be treated for taxation purposes.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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