Which of the following statements best describes the ASC 740 process for evaluating a company's uncertain tax positions?

Multiple Choice

• ASC 740 requires a company to complete a two-step analysis every time it evaluates its uncertain tax positions.
• ASC 740 requires a company to complete Step 2 (measurement) in its evaluation of its uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that its tax position will be sustained on its merits (recognition).
• ASC 740 allows a company to take into account the probability of audit by a tax authority in Step 1 (measurement) in its evaluation of its uncertain tax positions.
• ASC 740 allows a company to record a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is probable the benefit will be sustained on audit by a tax authority.