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Workings

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  • This topic has 4 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by Tax Tutor.
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  • June 7, 2017 at 8:05 am #391211
    teriki13
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    Is it absolutely necessary to give the main answer first and show all my workings at the end (like how it is done in the study texts and revision kits)?

    Because I do not know how much space I should leave for the main answer until after I am done with the workings.

    Can’t I just give the workings first and then write down the main answer, while giving proper headings so that it is easier to understand?

    I just don’t want to waste any unnecessary time.

    June 7, 2017 at 4:25 pm #391368
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    If you are preparing a corporation tax computation or an income tax computation then you should only need a page for the comp and the workings can then follow but it will not be a problem if you put the workings first but clearly mark your workings and start the formal comps on a new page clearly headed up

    June 7, 2017 at 4:33 pm #391373
    teriki13
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    Basically, I can show the workings and main computation with proper markings (such as W1, W2) in any order as long as I start in a new page for both of them?

    I should have asked these simple questions a lot sooner instead of putting them off until the last minute.

    June 7, 2017 at 10:42 pm #391622
    hemabobbili
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    Yes you can do that.

    June 8, 2017 at 2:32 am #391663
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    Each working does not have to be shown on a separate page just show the formal comps on a new page and in its entirety either before the workings – preferred – or after the workings if YOU prefer

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