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CPA FAR Practice Exam 4

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Practice exam for the CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) Core section, aligned with the 2026 AICPA Blueprints. Covers Financial Reporting, Select Balance Sheet Accounts, and Select Transactions with a focus on application and analysis skills.

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Q01Hard1 mark

Orion Corp. is preparing its Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, Year 1, using the indirect method. The following information is available:<br/><br/>- Net Income: $450,000<br/>- Depreciation Expense: $60,000<br/>- Amortization of Bond Discount: $4,000<br/>- Gain on Sale of Equipment: $12,000<br/>- Equity in Earnings of Investee (Net of $10,000 dividends received): $25,000<br/>- Decrease in Accounts Receivable: $15,000<br/>- Increase in Inventory: $22,000<br/>- Decrease in Accounts Payable: $8,000<br/><br/>What is the net cash provided by operating activities?

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Q02Hard1 mark

Parent Co. acquired 80% of Sub Co. on January 1, Year 1. During Year 1, Parent sold inventory to Sub for $200,000. The cost of the inventory to Parent was $140,000. At December 31, Year 1, 30% of this inventory remained in Sub's warehouse. Both companies have a 30% tax rate. What amount of unrealized gross profit must be eliminated from the consolidated inventory balance at December 31, Year 1?

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Q03Medium1 mark

A nongovernmental not-for-profit organization received a $500,000 pledge in Year 1 to be used for a specific building project in Year 2. The donor paid the pledge in Year 2, and the building was constructed in Year 2. How should this contribution be reported in the Statement of Activities for Year 1 and Year 2?

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Q04Medium1 mark

A nongovernmental not-for-profit entity reports the following cash flows for the current year:<br/><br/>- Cash received from donors restricted for long-term endowment: $100,000<br/>- Cash received from tuition fees: $400,000<br/>- Cash paid for salaries: $250,000<br/>- Cash received from interest on investments (unrestricted): $15,000<br/>- Cash paid to acquire equipment: $60,000<br/><br/>What is the net cash provided by operating activities?

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Q05Medium1 mark

A city government levies a special property tax dedicated solely to the repayment of general obligation bonds issued to finance the construction of a new city hall. In which fund should the proceeds from this tax be recorded?

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Q01Orion Corp. is preparing its Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, Year 1, using the indirect metho...HardQ02Parent Co. acquired 80% of Sub Co. on January 1, Year 1. During Year 1, Parent sold inventory to Sub for $200,000. Th...HardQ03A nongovernmental not-for-profit organization received a $500,000 pledge in Year 1 to be used for a specific building...MediumQ04A nongovernmental not-for-profit entity reports the following cash flows for the current year:<br/><br/>- Cash receiv...MediumQ05A city government levies a special property tax dedicated solely to the repayment of general obligation bonds issued ...MediumQ06Which of the following correctly describes the measurement focus and basis of accounting for the governmental fund fi...EasyQ07Under SEC reporting requirements, which of the following items is required to be included in Part II, Item 7 of Form ...MediumQ08Dover Inc. had 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding throughout Year 1. Net income was $350,000. <br/>Additional...HardQ09A company maintains its books on a cash basis. During Year 1, the company collected $400,000 from customers. The foll...MediumQ10Company X has a Current Ratio of 2.0 and a Quick Ratio of 1.5. If the company uses cash to purchase inventory, what i...MediumQ11While reviewing the draft balance sheet, the controller discovers that a check for $10,000 issued to a vendor on Dece...MediumQ12On October 1, Year 1, Gamma Corp. committed to a plan to sell a component of the entity that represents a strategic s...HardQ13Which of the following items is classified as Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) under US GAAP?MediumQ14At the beginning of Year 1, Delta Corp. had Retained Earnings of $500,000. During Year 1, Delta reported Net Income o...MediumQ15Parent Co. owns 80% of Sub Co. Sub Co. reported Net Income of $100,000 and paid dividends of $20,000. There is no pre...EasyQ16Which of the following adjustments is required to convert the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fun...HardQ17A nongovernmental not-for-profit entity incurs the following expenses:<br/>- Counseling services provided to indigent...EasyQ18Zeta Corp.'s book balance for cash at October 31 is $25,000. The following data is available for the bank reconciliat...HardQ19At year-end, a company has a balance in Accounts Receivable of $500,000. The Allowance for Credit Losses has a debit ...MediumQ20A company uses the FIFO inventory method. At year-end, Product A has a cost of $50, a selling price of $60, costs to ...MediumQ21During an audit, it was discovered that ending inventory was overstated by $30,000 in Year 1. What is the effect of t...MediumQ22A company purchased a machine for $100,000. They paid $2,000 for shipping, $3,000 for installation, $1,000 for insura...MediumQ23A company tests a long-lived asset for impairment. <br/>Carrying Amount: $500,000<br/>Undiscounted Future Cash Flows:...HardQ24On June 30, Year 1, a company decides to sell a building and classifies it as Held for Sale. <br/>Carrying Value: $80...MediumQ25Investor Co. owns 30% of Investee Co. and has significant influence. <br/>Jan 1 Investment Balance: $200,000<br/>Inve...MediumQ26Which of the following debt investments would be classified as 'Held-to-Maturity'?EasyQ27On January 1, Year 1, a company purchased a patent for $100,000. The patent has a legal life of 20 years but the comp...EasyQ28A company is developing software for internal use. <br/>- Preliminary project stage costs: $50,000<br/>- Application ...MediumQ29A company pays a bonus to its CEO equal to 5% of income after deducting the bonus and taxes. Income before bonus and ...HardQ30A company constructs a nuclear plant. It is legally required to dismantle it after 20 years. <br/>Estimated remediati...MediumQ31On Jan 1, Year 1, a company issued $1,000,000 of 5% bonds at a price to yield 6%. The bonds were issued at $957,000. ...MediumQ32A debtor modifies the terms of its debt. The carrying amount of the debt is $100,000. The total future cash flows (un...HardQ33A company uses the Cost Method for treasury stock. <br/>- Original Issue: 10,000 shares at $10 par for $15.<br/>- Rep...MediumQ34A company declares a 10% stock dividend when the market price is $50 and par value is $10. There are 100,000 shares o...MediumQ35In Year 2, a company changes its inventory method from LIFO to FIFO. This is considered a change in accounting princi...MediumQ36In Year 2, a company discovered it failed to accrue $50,000 of warranty expense in Year 1. The tax rate is 30%. What ...MediumQ37A company is being sued. Legal counsel believes it is 'probable' the company will lose and estimates the loss will be...MediumQ38Under ASC 606, which of the following scenarios results in revenue recognition over time?MediumQ39A company incurs the following costs to obtain a contract with a customer: <br/>- Sales commission (paid only if cont...MediumQ40A CPA volunteers to audit the financial statements of a local NFP. The CPA's normal billing rate for this service is ...MediumQ41At year-end, Company Y has the following temporary differences:<br/>- Tax depreciation exceeds book depreciation by $...MediumQ42A company has a Deferred Tax Asset of $100,000. Management determines it is 'more likely than not' that $40,000 of th...MediumQ43Under ASC 820, which of the following inputs is considered Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy?EasyQ44Lessee Co. enters a 5-year lease. Payments are $10,000 annually at the BEGINNING of each year. The incremental borrow...MediumQ45A lessee has an operating lease with the following terms: <br/>- 5 year term<br/>- Payments: Year 1: Free; Years 2-5:...MediumQ46Under ASC 842, a lessee may elect not to recognize a Right-of-Use (ROU) asset and Lease Liability for which type of l...EasyQ47A company has a December 31 year-end. On January 15, Year 2, before the financial statements were issued, a major cus...MediumQ48On December 1, Year 1, a US company purchased goods from a European supplier for 100,000 Euros, payable on February 1...MediumQ49A company is the plaintiff in a lawsuit. Legal counsel states it is probable the company will win $1,000,000. How sho...EasyQ50Which of the following describes the 'Component of the Entity' concept for Discontinued Operations?Easy