Research Paper
1. 4 to 6 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, and one-inch margins
2. Select one financial statement item from the list below:
A. LIFO vs. FIFO Inventory
B. Goodwill
C. Depreciation
3. Compare how the accounting for the item would be treated for accounting purposes under GAAP as documented in the FASB codification vs. treated for tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code. Prepare a paper analyzing the key differences with references to the generally accepted accounting principles according to the FASB Codification and tax guidance, with references to the Internal Revenue Code section to support your conclusions.
(Only use authoritative sources from United States, since this is an Accounting course in U.S.)
PowerPoint Presentation
Prepare a PowerPoint (slide show) presentation summarizing the research paper topic with points appropriate to present to a group of your peers.