Hello,

I need help with the following:

How do I calculate Ashton's Art Emporium Inc.'s income tax expense for 2018 with the current and deferred portions.

How do I prepare a reconciliation of Ashton's Art Emporium Inc.'s accounting income at the income tax rate with its income tax expense for 2018.

What balances, related to income taxes, will appear on the statement of financial position of Ashton's Art Emporium Inc. as at December 31, 2018?

If the company reports in compliance with IFRS and with ASPE and elects to use the accrual method of accounting for income taxes.

Ashton's Art Emporium Inc. provided the following calculation of taxable income for its 2018 fiscal year: