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F2 Exam Dumps - Advanced Financial Reporting

Question # 4

Calculate the exchange difference arising on the retranslation of goodwill on the acquisition in the consolidated statement of financial position of CD at 31 December 20X7.

Give your answer to the nearest $000.

$ ? 000

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Question # 5

KL sells luxury leather handbags and has 3 stores in exclusive shopping areas. Following years of static revenues and margins, in August 20X6 KL opened a fourth store at a busy airport terminal which is proving to be successful.

The revenue and gross profit of KL for the years ended 31 March 20X7 and 20X6 are as follows:

  

Which of the following would be a contributing factor to the movement in the gross profit margin of KL?

A.

A worldwide shortage of leather resulting in increased prices from suppliers.

B.

The opportunity to sell handbags in the airport store at a premium price.

C.

KL locating a new supplier prepared to supply handbags at a cheaper price.

D.

KL locating a new supplier closer to the warehouse, reducing distribution costs.

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Question # 6

FG and RS operate in the same retail sector within the same country and are of a similar size. The following ratios have been calculated based on the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 20X4:

  

Which of the following factors would limit the usefulness of these ratios as a basis for assessing the comparative performances of FG and RS?

A.

RS has a higher level of borrowings and associated finance costs.

B.

RS sold a piece of land for a sum much greater than its carrying value.

C.

RS operates at the low margin end of the market whilst FG operates at the high margin end.

D.

FG has a higher level of deferred tax liabilities than RS.

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Question # 7

On 1 September 20X3, GH purchased 200,000 $1 equity shares in QR for $1.20 each and classified this investment as held for trading.

GH paid a 1% transaction fee to its broker on this transaction. QR's equity shares had a fair value of $1.35 each on 31 December 20X3.

Which of the following journals records the subsequent measurement of this financial instrument at 31 December 20X3?

A.

Option A

B.

Option B

C.

Option C

D.

Option D

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Question # 8

The IAS definitions of financial instruments dictate their classification between debt and equity. Which of of the following factors might this classification impact?

Select ALL that apply.

A.

Financial risk

B.

Profitability

C.

Profit distribution

D.

Liquidity

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Question # 9

AB sold the majority of its operating equipment to LM for cash on 30 December 20X9 and then immediately leased it back under an operating lease.  

AB used the cash proceeds from the sale to reduce its long term borrowings significantly.  No early repayment charge was levied by the lender.

Which of the following statements is true in respect of AB's ratios calculated at 31 December 20X9?

A.

AB's return on capital employed would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

B.

AB's current ratio would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

C.

AB's non-current asset turnover would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

D.

AB's gearing ratio would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

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Question # 10

MNO has calculated its return on capital employed ratio for 20X4 and 20X5 as 41% and 56% respectively.

Taking each statement in isolation, which would explain the movement in the ratio between the 2 years?

A.

In 20X5 the average interest rate on borrowing decreased compared to 20X4.

B.

In 20X4 an onerous contract was provided for and this provision did not change in 20X5.

C.

In 20X5 the increase in value of MNO's head office was reflected in the financial statements.

D.

In 20X4 an unused building was sold at a price in excess of its carrying value.

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Question # 11

On 30 November 20X9 OPQ acquires a financial asset that is classified as Available for Sale.

Which of the following describes the value of the financial asset on the date of acquisition?

A.

Fair value excluding transaction costs.

B.

Fair value including transaction costs.

C.

Present value including transaction costs.

D.

Present value excluding transaction costs.

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Question # 12

XY owned 80% of the equity share capital of AB at 1 January 20X5.  XY disposed of 20% of AB's equity share capital on 31 December 20X5 for $200,000.  The non controlling interest was measured at $140,000 immediately prior to the disposal.  

What was the amount of the credit to retained earnings that XY will process in respect of this disposal when it prepares its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X5?

A.

$60,000

B.

$140,000

C.

$200,000

D.

$80,000

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Question # 13

A local council is one year into a two year project to renovate local parks. The project is on track to be completed within the set time-scale, however it has proved more costly than initially expected.

The project is on track to be completed within its two year period. Contracts for the labour and materials needed to renovate the parks were agreed at the start of the project and no changes have arisen. Despite the fact

that the council has yet to fully settle these contracts, costs are set to be as budgeted.

Why would this example not be recognised as a provision?

A.

Neither the timing nor the amount of the provision is uncertain.

B.

The settlement of the contract is unlikely to result in an outflow from the council.

C.

The council doesn't have a present obligation from the project.

D.

The council has no potential future obligations arising from the project.

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Question # 14

LM acquired 80% of the equity shares of ST when ST's retained earnings were $50 million.  The fair value of the net assets of ST included a contingent liability with a fair value of $100 million at the date of acquisition and a fair value of $40 million at 31 December 20X6. No other fair value adjustments were required at the date of acquisition.

LM and ST had retained earnings of $200 million and $80 million respectively at 31 December 20X6. 

The consolidated retained earnings of LM at 31 December 20X6 were:

A.

$164 million

B.

$176 million

C.

$272 million

D.

$284 million

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Question # 15

LM acquired 15% of the equity share capital of ST on 1 January 20X6 for $18 million.  LM acquired a further 50% of the equity share capital of ST for $50 million on 1 January 20X7 when the fair value of ST's net assets was $82 million.  The original 15% investment in ST had a fair value of $20 million at 1 January 20X7.  The non controlling interest in ST was measured at its fair value of $30 million at the date control in ST was acquired.  

Calculate the goodwill arising on the acquisition of ST that LM included in its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X7.

Give your answer to the nearest $ million.

$ ?  million

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Question # 16

Entity A entered into a 3 year operating lease on 1 April 20X3.  The rentals are £5,000 a year payable in advance with an additional payment of $1,800 payable on 1 April 20X3. 

The rental expense to be included in the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X3 will be:

   

A.

$4,200

B.

$5,000

C.

$6,800

D.

$5,600

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Question # 17

An entity undertakes an issue of new debt which has the effect of reducing the entity's weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

Which of the following would best explain why the WACC will have fallen?

A.

The entity was 100% equity financed prior to the issue of the debt.

B.

The risk to the shareholders has reduced leading to a fall in the cost of equity.

C.

The new debt is being used to replace existing debt that had a lower cost.

D.

The new debt is being used to replace existing debt that had the same cost.

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Question # 18

GH acquired 3,000,000 of the 12,000,000 equity shares of JK. All shares carried equal voting rights and no other single shareholder of JK held more than 10% of the equity shares. GH has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions but not control them.

Based on the information provided above, how would GH's investment in JK be accounted for in its consolidated financial statements?

A.

Associate

B.

Joint venture

C.

Joint arrangement

D.

Financial asset

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Question # 19

AB, a listed entity, prepared its financial statements to 31 December 20X7, in accordance with international accounting standards.

Which THREE of the following were disclosed as related parties of AB in its financial statements?

A.

AB's defined benefit pension plan.

B.

The wife of the Managing Director of AB, to whom AB sold a motor vehicle in the year to 31 December 20X7.

C.

ST, an entity that was jointly established by AB and CD, and that is accounted for as a joint venture in AB's financial statements to 31 December 20X7.

D.

AB's bank that provides more than 60% of the entity's loan finance.

E.

AB's main supplier, GH, who supplies more than 70% of AB's goods for manufacture.

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Question # 20

AB owned 80% of the equity share capital of FG at 1 January 20X6.  AB disposed of 10% of FG's equity share capital on 31 December 20X6 for $400,000.  The non controlling interest was measured at $700,000 immediately prior to the disposal.  

Which of the following represents the adjustment that AB made to non controlling interest in respect of the disposal when it prepared its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X6?

A.

Credit of $350,000

B.

Debit of $400,000

C.

Debit of $350,000

D.

Credit of $50,000

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Question # 21

You are a Financial Controller at BCD and are in the process of preparing the year-end financial statements. A member of your finance team has come to see you about her provisions balance at year-end.

She says that the Managing Director has asked her to increase the provisions balance by $1 million overall. She thinks this is because BCD has had a very good year in terms of profit, and the Managing Director wants to put some profit aside to protect against any future reductions in profit. $1 million is material to BCD.

You believe that the provisions balance was fairly stated without the additional $1 million.

Which TWO of the following would be appropriate actions in this scenario?

A.

Discuss the matter with the Finance Director as he is your immediate line manager.

B.

Speak to the Managing Director to explain that the level of provisions is governed by financial reporting standards.

C.

Tell the member of your finance team to ignore the Managing Director and to leave the provisions balance as it was.

D.

Contact the external auditors of BCD and tell them that the Managing Director wants to change the provisions balance.

E.

Speak to the shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting about this issue.

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Question # 22

XYZ had 600,000 ordinary shares in issue on 1 July 20X4. On 1 January 20X5, the entity made a 1 for 2 bonus issue. The profit attributable to ordinary shareholders for the year ended 30 June 20X5 was $2,925,000.

What is the basic earnings per share for the year ended 30 June 20X5?

A.

$3.25

B.

$4.88

C.

$1.63

D.

$3.90

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Question # 23

LK acquired 100% of the equity shares of TU on 1 January 20X4. LK disposed of 60% of TU for £2,400,000 on 30 September 20X4. The sale proceeds reflected the fair value of TU's shares on that date.

The remaining 40% shareholding gave LK the ability to exercise significant influence over the activities of TU. TU reported profit of $1,800,000 for the year ended 31 December 20X4 and this accrued evenly throughout the year.

Calculate the investment in associate that will be presented in LK's consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 20X4.

Give your answer to the nearest whole $'000.

 $     000

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Question # 24

JJ's current share price is $1.80, with a dividend of $0.20 a share just about to be paid.

Dividends have increased at an average annual growth rate of 4.5% and this is expected to continue into the future.

What is JJ's cost of equity?

A.

17.6%

B.

16.1%

C.

12.5%

D.

11.1%

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Question # 25

ST acquired 75% of the 2 million $1 equity shares of CD on 1 January 20X3, when the retained earnings of CD were S3,550,000. CD has no other reserves.

ST paid $5,600,000 for the shares in CD and the non controlling interest was measured at its fair value of S1,400,000 at acquisition.

At 1 January 20X3, the fair value of CD's net assets were equal to their carrying amount, with the exception of a building. This building had a fair value of $1,000,000 in excess of its carrying amount and a remaining useful life of 25 years on 1 January 20X3.

At 31 December 20X5, the retained earnings of ST and CD were $8,500,000 and $5,250,000 respectively.

What is the value of goodwill to be included in the consolidated statement of financial position of ST as at 31 December 20X5?

A.

$450,000

B.

$1,450,000

C.

$950,000

D.

$570,000

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Question # 26

XY owned 60% of the equity share capital of AB at 1 January 20X6.  XY acquired a further 20% of AB's equity share capital on 31 December 20X6 for $500,000.  The non controlling interest in AB was measured at $720,000 immediately prior to the 20% acquisition.

Calculate the amount that XY debited to non controlling interest when it accounted for the 20% acquisition in its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X6.

Give your answer to the nearest $000.

$ ?  000

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Question # 27

YZ issued $100,000 6% convertible bonds at par on 1 January 20X5. The bondholders have the option to convert into equity shares in 3 years' time or redeem at par for cash on the same date.

Interest is paid annually in arrears and bonds issued by similar entities without conversion rights pay interest at 8%.

What is the value of equity to be recognised in YZ's statement of financial position as at 31 December 20X5?

Give your answer to the nearest whole $.

$?

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Question # 28

Which TWO of the following are TRUE in respect of preparing a consolidated statement of cash flows where there has been an acquisition of a subsidiary part way through the year?

A.

Investing activities will include a total cash outflow for the acquisition comprising the cash paid for the subsidiary less the cash held by the subsidiary at the acquisition date.

B.

The working capital held by the subsidiary at acquisition will be excluded from the year end figures based on the percentage shareholding in the subsidiary.

C.

Non-controlling interest will arise in relation to the subsidiary and any dividends paid to the non-controlling interest will be shown within financing activities as a cash outflow.

D.

Any shares that were issued on acquisition of the subsidiary will be shown separately on the statement of cash flows within financing activities.

E.

The year end cash and cash equivalents balance will be reduced by the cash and cash equivalents that were held by the subsidiary at the acquisition date.

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Question # 29

AB acquired 10% of the equity share capital of XY for $180 million in 20X4. On 1 January 20X8 AB acquired a further 45% of the equity share capital of XY for $900 million and at that date the original investment had a fair value of $200 million.

Place the correct values in the boxes below in order to complete the consideration transferred element of the goodwill calculation on the acquisition of XY.

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Question # 30

AB sold the majority of its operating equipment to LM for cash on 30 December 20X9 and then immediately leased it back under an operating lease.  

AB used the cash proceeds from the sale to reduce its long term borrowings significantly.  No early repayment charge was levied by the lender.

Which of the following statements is true in respect of AB's ratios calculated at 31 December 20X9?

A.

AB's return on capital employed would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

B.

AB's current ratio would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

C.

AB's non-current asset turnover would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

D.

AB's gearing ratio would be lower as a result of this sale being recorded.

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Question # 31

Which THREE of the following statements are true in relation to financial assets designated as fair value through profit or loss under IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement?

A.

Shares in another entity held for short term trading purposes fall within this category.

B.

Transaction costs in relation to these assets are expensed to profit or loss on acquisition.

C.

Transaction costs in relation to these assets are added to the initial cost of the asset on acquisition.

D.

The gain or loss on the subsequent measurement of these assets is recorded within other comprehensive income.

E.

 The gain or loss on the subsequent measurement of these assets is recorded within profit for the year.

F.

Once the asset has been subsequently measured to fair value an impairment review is undertaken. 

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Question # 32

FG granted share options to its 500 employees on 1 August 20X0. Each employee will receive 1,000 share options provided they continue to work for FG for the four years following the grant date. The fair value of the options at the grant date was $1.30 each. In the year ended 31 July 20X1, 20 employees left and another 50 were expected to leave in the following three years. In the year ended 31 July 20X2, 18 employees left and a further 30 were expected to leave during the next two years.

The amount recognised in the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 July 20X1 in respect of these share options was $139,750. 

Calculate the charge to FG's statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 July 20X2 in respect of the share options.

A.

$154,050

B.

$141,050

C.

$293,800

D.

$280,800

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Question # 33

What is the total comprehensive income attributable to the shareholders of GHI that will be presented in GHI's consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X4?

A.

$2,780,000

B.

$2,880,000

C.

$2,875,000

D.

$3,260,000

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Question # 34

The consolidated statement of profit or loss for VW for the year ended 30 September 20X7 includes the following:

  

What is VW's interest cover for the year ended 30 September 20X7?

A.

4.5

B.

3.3

C.

4.1

D.

5.1

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Question # 35

W and Y are very similar entities with the same level of profit before interest and tax.  However, W has gearing of 95% and Y has gearing of 30%.

Which of the following statements is true?

A.

Investing in W carries a higher level of risk than investing in Y.

B.

A greater proportion of profit will be available out of which to declare a dividend in W.

C.

Investors in Y will expect a higher return than investors in W.

D.

Y has a greater commitment to meet interest payments than W.

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Question # 36

ST has in issue unquoted 7% debentures which were issued at par and are redeemable in 1 year's time. These debentures cannot be traded. The yield to maturity on these debentures has been calculated at 5%.

Which of the following would explain why the yield to maturity is lower than the coupon?

A.

ST will benefit from the tax relief on the interest payment.

B.

The debentures will be redeemed at a discount to their par value.

C.

The debentures will be redeemed at their par value.

D.

The market value of the debentures must be higher than their par value.

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Question # 37

An accountant acting under their Code of Ethics would do which THREE of the following?

A.

Resist pressure from the directors to recognise revenue on sales where the risks and rewards have not transferred to the customer.

B.

Report material conflicts of interest to a more senior level.

C.

Reject a justified change to a depreciation policy that increases profitability.

D.

Accept a recommendation from the audit committee to increase segregation of duties within the finance department.

E.

Make a provision for a liability of uncertain timing or amount, requested by the directors, where there is NOT a present obligation.

F.

Accept a director's instruction to remove one element of their remuneration from the directors' remuneration report. 

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Question # 38

Ratios have been produced below for EF for the year to 31 March:

  

Which TWO of the following could explain the movement in both gearing and ROCE?

A.

A rights issue on 31 March 20X3.

B.

A debt issue on 31 March 20X3.

C.

A revaluation upwards on the head office property on 1 April 20X2.

D.

A bonus issue of shares on 1 April 20X2.

E.

A bank loan to purchase new machinery on 31 March 20X3.

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Question # 39

Which of the following best describes the goal of WACC as a measure?

A.

To work out the average return that is required by the company on its investments in order to satisfy all shareholders and debt holders.

B.

To work out the average return that is required by the company on its investments in order to satisfy all shareholders.

C.

To work out the average return that is required by the company on its investments in order to satisfy all debt holders.

D.

To work out the minimum return that is required by the company on its investments in order to satisfy all shareholders and debt holders.

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Question # 40

GH granted 100 share options to each of its 1,000 employees on 1 January 20X8.  The fair value of each option was $7 on 1 January 20X8 and had risen to $8 at 31 December 20X8.

Which of the following statements represents the treatment that GH adopted to account for the related expense of these share options in its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X8, in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payments?

A.

The expense was measured using the fair value of $7 and the credit entry was to equity.

B.

The expense was measured using the fair value of $7 and the credit entry was to liabilities.

C.

The expense was measured using the fair value of $8 and the credit entry was to equity.

D.

The expense was measured using the fair value of $8 and the credit entry was to liabilities.

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