A deferred tax asset would result if

1- a company recorded more warranty expense in 2016 than cash paid in 2016 for warranty repairs.-

2- a company recorded more taxable depreciation in 2016 for an asset acquired in 2008.

3 - a company recorded a tax penalty in 2016 that it paid in 2017.

4 - a company recorded more interest revenue in 2016 than cash received in 2016 for interest.