Deferred Tax Computation and Disclosure
Deferred tax is the adjustment most often got wrong, because it is prepared once a year by whoever is free and rarely reconciled to anything. This course covers computing it properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The adjustment most often got wrong
- 02Why deferred tax exists and what it is trying to show
- 03Finding temporary differences from the balance sheet up
- 04Computing assets and liabilities, and which rate applies
- 05Recoverability, forecasts and when an asset cannot be carried
- 06Assessed losses, allowances and changes in the tax rate
- 07The effective tax rate reconciliation and the disclosure note
What you will gain
- Explain why deferred tax exists at all
- Identify temporary differences from the balance sheet
- Compute deferred tax assets and liabilities
- Assess recoverability of a deferred tax asset
- Handle losses, allowances and rate changes
- Prepare the tax reconciliation and disclosures
Who should attend
- Financial accountants and tax accountants
- Auditors reviewing tax balances
- Finance managers signing off accounts
- Staff preparing statutory financial statements
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 8 to 9 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 6 to 7 Apr 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 21 to 22 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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