Question 1

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 thefigure fornon-controlling interestto be shown in the consolidated statement of financial position of STas at 31 December 20X5?

Options :

A : $1,795,000

B : $1,607,500

C : $1,825,000

D : $1,805,000

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following are limitations of financial statement figures for ratio analysis? Select the ALL that apply.

Options :

A : Only provides historic data

B : Only provides financial information

C : Limited information to identify trends over time

D : Provide only summarised information

E : Contains complicated information that needs to be summarised

F : Only provides forecast data

Answer: A,B,C,D

Question 3

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?

Options :

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.

Answer: A

Question 4

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 5

Information from the financial statements of an entity for the year to 31 December 20X5:

The gearing ratio calculated as debt/equity and interest cover are:

Options :

A : gearing of 15% andinterest cover of 6.

B : gearing of 16% and interest cover of 6.

C : gearing of 15% and interest cover of 4.

D : gearing of 16% and interest cover of 4.

Answer: A

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