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CPA FAR Practice Exam 5

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Comprehensive practice exam for the 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

Vanguard Corp. reported net income of $750,000 for the current year. Relevant balance sheet account changes and supplemental data are as follows:<br/><br/>- Accounts Receivable: Increased by $40,000<br/>- Allowance for Credit Losses: Decreased by $5,000 (Write-offs: $15,000; Bad Debt Expense: $10,000)<br/>- Inventory: Decreased by $25,000<br/>- Accounts Payable: Decreased by $15,000<br/>- Bond Discount: Amortization of $3,000<br/>- Deferred Tax Liability: Increased by $12,000<br/>- Unrealized Gain on AFS Debt Securities (OCI): $8,000<br/><br/>What is the net cash provided by operating activities for the current year?

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Q02Hard1 mark

On January 1, Year 1, Parent Co. acquired 80% of Sub Co. for $800,000. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $200,000. Sub Co.'s net assets had a book value of $700,000 and a fair value of $900,000. The difference was attributable to equipment with a 10-year remaining life. <br/><br/>In Year 1, Sub Co. reported net income of $100,000 and paid dividends of $20,000. Parent Co. reported separate net income of $500,000 (excluding investment income). <br/><br/>What is the Consolidated Net Income attributable to Parent Co. for Year 1?

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Q03Hard1 mark

A nongovernmental not-for-profit organization received the following contributions during Year 1:<br/><br/>1. $50,000 cash restricted by the donor for the purchase of equipment. The equipment was purchased in January Year 2.<br/>2. $20,000 cash restricted by the donor for a specific summer camp program. The program was held in July Year 1.<br/>3. A pledge of $10,000 to be received in Year 2, with no other donor restrictions.<br/><br/>What amount should be reported as an increase in net assets without donor restrictions for Year 1?

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Q04Hard1 mark

City of Oakville issued $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds at 101 to finance the construction of a new police station. The premium was transferred to the Debt Service Fund. How should the Capital Projects Fund report these events?

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Q05Hard1 mark

TechSol Inc. has 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding throughout Year 1. Net income was $400,000. The company also had the following instruments outstanding all year:<br/><br/>- 10,000 shares of 6% Cumulative Preferred Stock, $100 par. Dividends were NOT declared.<br/>- 5,000 stock options with an exercise price of $20. The average market price was $25.<br/><br/>What is the Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Year 1?

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Q01Vanguard Corp. reported net income of $750,000 for the current year. Relevant balance sheet account changes and suppl...HardQ02On January 1, Year 1, Parent Co. acquired 80% of Sub Co. for $800,000. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest ...HardQ03A nongovernmental not-for-profit organization received the following contributions during Year 1:<br/><br/>1. $50,000...HardQ04City of Oakville issued $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds at 101 to finance the construction of a new police sta...HardQ05TechSol Inc. has 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding throughout Year 1. Net income was $400,000. The company a...HardQ06A company prepares its financial statements using the cash basis of accounting. During Year 1, it collected $450,000 ...HardQ07Orion Corp. is analyzing its liquidity. Current Assets are $500,000 (including $100,000 inventory and $20,000 prepaid...HardQ08On September 1, Year 1, Prism Inc. committed to a plan to sell a component that represents a strategic shift and qual...HardQ09Which of the following items is EXCLUDED from Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)?MediumQ10At the beginning of Year 1, Delta Co. discovered it had erroneously expensed a $100,000 equipment purchase in Year 0....HardQ11Under GASB standards, which of the following is a required financial statement for a Fiduciary Fund?MediumQ12On July 1, Year 1, Alpha Co. pays $12,000 for a 2-year insurance policy. Alpha uses the cash basis for tax purposes a...HardQ13Regarding the Statement of Cash Flows for a Proprietary Fund (Governmental Accounting), which of the following statem...HardQ14A company has a $100,000 bond payable outstanding with unamortized premium of $5,000. It retires the bond by paying $...MediumQ15On December 31, Year 1, Gem Co. holds the following:<br/>- Checking account balance: $50,000<br/>- Treasury bill (pur...MediumQ16At year-end, a company has a bank balance of $25,000. The following information is available:<br/>- Deposits in trans...MediumQ17Blue Corp. factors $100,000 of accounts receivable with recourse. The factor charges a 5% fee and retains 3% of the r...HardQ18On January 1, Year 1, Retailer Co. adopted the Dollar-Value LIFO method. The inventory on that date was $200,000 (Bas...HardQ19Construction Co. is building a warehouse for its own use. <br/>- Expenditures: Jan 1: $200,000; July 1: $400,000; Nov...HardQ20Company A exchanges a delivery truck for a piece of land owned by Company B. The exchange lacks commercial substance....HardQ21Investor Co. owns 30% of Investee Inc. and applies the equity method. In Year 1, Investee reported Net Income of $100...MediumQ22TechDev Inc. incurred the following costs during the year related to developing a new software product for sale:<br/>...HardQ23On January 1, Year 1, Mine Co. purchased a mineral mine for $2,000,000 with an estimated 500,000 tons of ore. Mine Co...MediumQ24On January 1, Year 1, Lessee Corp enters into a 5-year lease for equipment. Payments are $20,000 annually at the END ...HardQ25A company issues 10,000 shares of $10 par value common stock and 5,000 shares of $50 par value preferred stock for a ...MediumQ26Under ASC 606, which of the following scenarios represents revenue recognized 'over time'?MediumQ27On January 1, Year 1, Parent Co. sold land to its subsidiary, Sub Co., for $150,000. The land originally cost Parent ...HardQ28A company has a deferred tax asset of $40,000 at year-end. Management determines that it is more likely than not that...MediumQ29Which of the following events occurring after the reporting date but before the financial statements are issued requi...MediumQ30A company uses the percentage-of-completion method (cost-to-cost) for a long-term construction contract. <br/>Contrac...MediumQ31Government-Wide Financial Statements are prepared using which measurement focus and basis of accounting?MediumQ32On January 1, Year 1, Bond Co. issued 1,000 bonds with a face value of $1,000 each at 98. The bonds pay 5% interest a...MediumQ33A company declares a 15% stock dividend when the market price is $30 and par value is $10. There are 10,000 shares ou...MediumQ34Which of the following is considered a Level 1 input in the Fair Value Hierarchy (ASC 820)?EasyQ35A company purchases a trademark for $50,000. It expects to renew the trademark indefinitely for a nominal fee. How sh...MediumQ36On January 1, Year 1, Retailer sells a product for $100. The product includes a warranty that covers defects for 1 ye...MediumQ37Which of the following is a required disclosure for a company reporting under US GAAP?EasyQ38A company has a probable loss contingency estimated to be between $100,000 and $200,000. No amount within the range i...MediumQ39In a sale-leaseback transaction, the seller-lessee transfers an asset to a buyer-lessor and leases it back. If the tr...HardQ40Which of the following costs should be expensed as incurred?MediumQ41A company changes its inventory method from FIFO to Weighted Average. How should this change be reported?MediumQ42On January 1, Year 1, Lessee signs a 3-year operating lease. Payments are: Year 1: $0 (Free rent); Year 2: $15,000; Y...MediumQ43Under GASB, which fund would account for the activities of a municipal motor pool that charges other city departments...EasyQ44A company has a $100,000 temporary difference that will result in taxable amounts in future years (DTL). The enacted ...MediumQ45Which of the following is a component of 'Net Position' in the government-wide Statement of Net Position?MediumQ46A company issues a bond convertible into common stock. Under US GAAP, how are the proceeds allocated at issuance?HardQ47Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'Finance Lease' for a lessee?MediumQ48A Not-for-Profit organization incurs expenses for a fundraising dinner. The dinner cost $10,000. It generated $25,000...HardQ49On December 1, Year 1, US Corp. sells goods to a French customer for 100,000 Euros, due on January 30, Year 2. <br/>E...MediumQ50Which of the following is a disclosure requirement for 'Concentrations' (Risks and Uncertainties)?Medium