alleryStart learning →Why do some prefer showing a revenue grant separately?
AIt always lowers reported expenses
BIt avoids any tax on the grant
CIt defers the grant for five years
DAvoids netting and aids comparison
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Avoids netting and aids comparison
Separation avoids netting income against expense and allows comparison with expenses not affected by a grant.
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