At the beginning of 2013, Pitman Co. purchased an asset for $900,000 with an estimated useful life of 5 years and an estimated salvage value of $75,000. For financial reporting purposes the asset is being depreciated using the straight-line method; for tax purposes the double-declining-balance method is being used. Pitman Co.s tax rate is 40% for 2013 and all future years.

1. At the end of 2013, which of the following deferred tax accounts and balances is reported on Pitmans balance sheet?

Account _ Balance

a. Deferred tax asset $78,000

b. Deferred tax liability $78,000

c. Deferred tax asset $117,000

d. Deferred tax liability $117,000