This paper views deferred income taxes as a summary measurement correction that adjusts the various income statement items to an aggregate net-of-tax valuation. Further, the author observes that the tax effects of revenue timing differences are conceptually distinct from the tax effects of expense timing differences and concludes that the FASB should adopt a combination method of comprehensive interperiod allocation.
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