FAR Practice

Free FAR CPA Practice Questions

Test your FAR knowledge with free CPA practice questions and explanations covering revenue recognition, assets, liabilities, equity and financial reporting. Start below or play CPArcade’s Daily Challenge for a five-question mixed practice session.

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Question 1 • Conceptual

Under the FASB Conceptual Framework, which two are the FUNDAMENTAL qualitative characteristics?

  • A. Relevance and faithful representation
  • B. Comparability and consistency
  • C. Timeliness and verifiability
  • D. Understandability and materiality
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Correct answer: A. Relevance and faithful representation

Relevance and faithful representation are fundamental. Comparability, verifiability, timeliness and understandability are enhancing characteristics, useful but secondary.

Question 2 • Assets

Under GAAP, inventory is reported at:

  • A. Replacement cost
  • B. Original cost regardless of market changes
  • C. The lower of cost or net realizable value
  • D. Fair value
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Correct answer: C. The lower of cost or net realizable value

ASC 330 requires inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV). If NRV falls below cost, inventory is written down. It is never written up above cost under GAAP.

Question 3 • Liabilities

Which of the following is NOT a current liability?

  • A. Accounts payable due in 60 days
  • B. Wages payable
  • C. Bonds payable maturing in 3 years
  • D. Unearned revenue earned within 12 months
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Correct answer: C. Bonds payable maturing in 3 years

Current liabilities settle within one year or the operating cycle. Bonds maturing in 3 years are long-term, they become current only when maturity is within one year.

Question 4 • Reporting

Which of the following is classified as a FINANCING activity in the statement of cash flows?

  • A. Purchase of equipment for cash
  • B. Collection of accounts receivable
  • C. Payment of dividends to shareholders
  • D. Payment of income taxes
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Correct answer: C. Payment of dividends to shareholders

Financing activities involve transactions with owners and creditors, including paying dividends. Equipment purchases are investing; AR collection and taxes are operating.

Question 5 • Conceptual

Under ASC 958, a not-for-profit classifies net assets into how many categories?

  • A. One, all net assets are unrestricted
  • B. Two, with and without donor restrictions
  • C. Three, unrestricted, temporarily restricted, permanently restricted
  • D. Four, based on fund type
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Correct answer: B. Two, with and without donor restrictions

ASC 958 uses two net asset classes: with and without donor restrictions. The old three-class model was eliminated by ASU 2016-14.

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What to focus on for FAR

Use these topic areas to decide what to review next.

Conceptual Framework and Revenue Recognition

Review qualitative characteristics, recognition rules and revenue prompts.

Assets

Work through inventory, receivables, PPE, impairments and other asset questions.

Liabilities and Equity

Review bonds, leases, contingencies, equity transactions and related journal-entry logic.

Financial Statement Reporting

Build confidence with cash flows, reporting presentation and financial statement analysis.