Sample CPA Exam Questions

1. At December 31, 2008, Bren Co. had the following deferred income tax items:

• A deferred income tax liability of $15,000 related to a noncurrent asset

• A deferred income tax asset of $3,000 related to a noncurrent liability

• A deferred income tax asset of $8,000 related to a current liability

Which of the following should Bren report in the noncurrent section of its December 31, 2008, balance sheet?

(a) A noncurrent asset of $3,000 and a noncurrent liability of $15,000.

(b) A noncurrent liability of $12,000.

(c) A noncurrent asset of $11,000 and a noncurrent liability of $15,000.

(d) A noncurrent liability of $4,000.

2. For the year ended December 31,2008,Grim Co.’s pretax financial statement income was $200,000 and its taxable income was $150,000. The difference is due to the following:

Interest on municipal bonds

$70,000

Premium expense on keyman life e insurance

(20000)

Total

$50,000

Grim’s enacted income tax is 30%. In its 2008 income statement, what amount should Grim report as current provision for income tax expense?

(a) $45,000

(b) $51,000

(c) $60,000

(d) $66,000