Learners will analyze book-to-tax differences, apply deferred tax principles, evaluate temporary differences, and interpret the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities. This course equips learners with the skills needed to confidently navigate complex deferred tax scenarios encountered in modern financial reporting.

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Master Deferred Tax: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate Concepts
This course is part of Advanced Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Identify and analyze book-to-tax differences and temporary differences affecting deferred taxes.
Calculate deferred tax assets and liabilities, including valuation allowances and loss carryforwards.
Interpret the impact of deferred taxes on financial statements across multi-year reporting periods.
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December 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational principles that underpin deferred tax accounting, including profit calculation, the matching concept, and key differences between GAAP and tax reporting. Learners gain a clear understanding of how timing differences arise and how they lead to deferred tax assets and liabilities. Through step-by-step explanations and practical examples, the module builds a strong conceptual base needed for advanced deferred tax computations.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module expands the learner’s understanding of deferred tax by exploring book-to-tax reconciliation, valuation allowances, loss carryforwards, and the mechanics of reversing temporary differences. Learners develop practical analytical skills to evaluate whether deferred tax assets are realizable and understand how operating losses and sources of taxable income influence deferred tax positions.
What's included
11 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on advanced deferred tax scenarios, including multi-year projections, asset revaluations, and long-term temporary differences. Learners gain experience modeling deferred tax effects across several periods and determining the tax implications of revalued assets. The module concludes by reinforcing core concepts that ensure accurate deferred tax reporting in complex accounting environments.
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4 videos3 assignments
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