Analyzing the relationship between the accounting and tax systems
Published: July 30, 2026
Abstract
This paper analyzes the relationship between accounting and tax systems through a comparison of two representative countries, namely the United States and Finland. It also identifies the specific differences between these two systems that result in different approaches to revenue recognition. These differences stem primarily from two factors: the distinct underlying bases and the different objectives of the accounting and tax systems.
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