Banking

Deferred Tax Asset — Collective Loan Provisions

Recognizing a deferred tax asset for Stage 1/2 ECL provisions not yet tax-deductible.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Deferred Tax Asset (Provisions)Asset (+)1,200,000.00-
Deferred Tax Benefit (Income)Revenue (+)-1,200,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Stage 1 and 2 collective provisions are often only tax-deductible when the loan is specifically impaired. This creates a deductible temporary difference and a DTA — recognizable when future taxable profit is probable.

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