QUESTIONS 45 THROUGH 68 RELATE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

66. Assume U.S. GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) applies unless

otherwise noted.

The following information relates to a profitable company that offers a warranty

on a new product introduced in 2008:

Accrued warranty expenses for the warranty in 2008 $300,000

Actual expenditures for repairs under the warranty in 2008 $200,000

If the company’s tax rate is 35 percent, which of the following most accurately

describes the deferred tax recorded in 2008 with respect to the new product

warranty?

A. Deferred tax asset of $35,000.

B. Deferred tax asset of $65,000.

C. Deferred tax liability of $35,000.