On 1 January 20X7 GH purchased plant and equipment at a cost of $400,000.

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Update on: Jul 29, 2025
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CIMA F2 Question Answer

On 1 January 20X7 GH purchased plant and equipment at a cost of $400,000. The temporary differences in respect of this plant and equipment at 31 December 20X7 and 20X8 have been calculated as follows:

Assume that there are no other temporary differences in the periods and that the corporate income tax rate is 25%. GH is expected to have significant taxable profits in the future.

Which of the following is the correct impact in GH's statement of financial position at 31 December 20X8 in respect of deferred tax?

Increase in the deferred tax asset.

Increase in the deferred tax liability.

Decrease in the deferred tax asset.

Decrease in the deferred tax liability.