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    PracticeCPA®CPA FAR Practice Exam 2Question 05
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Area III: Select Transactionsdeferred taxesASC 740temporary differencesDTL

    CPA · Question 05 · Area III: Select Transactions

    Summit Corp. has the following book-to-tax differences at December 31, Year 1 (enacted tax rate: 25%):<br/>- Equipment depreciation: Book $200,000, Tax (MACRS) $300,000<br/>- Warranty expense: Book accrual $80,000, Tax deduction $0 (cash basis)<br/>- Installment sale income: Book recognition $120,000, Tax recognition $0 (deferred)<br/><br/>What is Summit Corp.'s net deferred tax balance at December 31, Year 1?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Net deferred tax liability of $75,000

    B.

    Net deferred tax liability of $35,000

    C.

    Net deferred tax asset of $25,000

    D.

    Net deferred tax liability of $25,000

    How to approach this question

    Identify each book-to-tax difference as either taxable (creating DTL) or deductible (creating DTA). Calculate each component by multiplying the temporary difference by the enacted tax rate, then net all components together.

    Full Answer

    B.Net deferred tax liability of $35,000✓ Correct
    Under ASC 740-10-25, deferred taxes arise from temporary differences between book and tax bases. Equipment depreciation (tax > book) and installment sales (book > tax) create taxable temporary differences (DTL). Warranty accruals (book > tax deduction) create deductible temporary differences (DTA). Calculate each at the enacted tax rate and net together.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing which differences create DTL vs DTA, using wrong tax rates, or failing to net all components together
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