Question 1

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 ofacquisition?

Options :

A : Fair value excluding transaction costs.

B : Fair value including transaction costs.

C : Present value including transaction costs.

D : Present value excluding transaction costs.

Answer: B

Question 2

STacquired 70% of the equitysharesofDE for $87,500 on 30 September 20X5. Atthe date of acquisition the net assets of DE were $54,700 and the fair value of the non controlling interest wasmeasured at $19,700. There has been no impairment of goodwill.

On 30 September 20X9 ST disposedofits entire investmentinDE for $262,500 whenthe net assets of DEwere $96,250.

What is the gain or loss on disposal of DEthat will be included in ST'sconsolidated profit or lossfor the year ended30 September 20X9?

Options :

A : $113,750 loss

B : $166,250 loss

C : $166,250 gain

D : $113,750 gain

Answer: D

Question 3

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:

Options :

A : $4,200

B : $5,000

C : $6,800

D : $5,600

Answer: A

Question 4

GG's gearing is currently 50% compared to the industry average of 40% (both measured as debt/equity). GG's debt is all in the form of a single bank loan that is repayable in five years' time. The directors of GG are seeking to raise finance for a new project and they are considering an additional bank loan from the same bank.

Which of the following would prevent the bank from lending the finance for the project in the form of a new bank loan?

Options :

A : A covenant on the existing bank loan that restricts the level of dividend that can be paid.

B : A projected decrease in interest cover that would breach a covenant on the existing loan.

C : The revaluation of GG-s property that shows an increase in its value since the existing bank loan was taken out.

D : A projected lack of profits to be able to claim tax relief on the additional interest arising from the new loan.

Answer: B

Question 5

KL sells luxury leather handbags and has 3 stores in exclusive shopping areas. Following years of static revenues and margins, in August 20X6KLopened 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?

Options :

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

B : The opportunity to sellhandbags 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.

Answer: A