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Questions # 1:

FG has a weighted average cost of capital of 12% based on its existing:

• level of gearing of 30% (measured as debt/(debt + equity)); and

• business operations.

This would be used as an appropriate discount factor to assess which of the following significant projects?

Options:

A.

A project in an industry in which FG does not currently operate, funded wholly by equity.


B.

A project to extend FG's existing operations, funded wholly by debt.


C.

A project in an industry in which FG does not currently operate, funded 30% with debt and 70% with equity.


D.

A project to extend FG's existing operations, funded 30% with debt and 70% with equity.


Questions # 2:

JKL measure gearing as debt:equity, based on book values. At 31 December 20X5 the ratio is 2:3 and JKL would like this to be 2:5.

Which of the following transactions individually would achieve this?

Options:

A.

Bonus issue from the share premium account.


B.

Revaluation of investment property to an increased fair value. 


C.

Repayment of a 6 year term loan with the issue of 5 year redeemable debentures.


D.

Issue of redeemable preference shares at par.


Questions # 3:

XY has a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 10% based on its gearing level (measured as debt/debt+equity) of 40%.  It is considering a signficant new project. 

In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to appraise this project using XY's existing WACC of 10%?

Options:

A.

The project is in a different industry to XY's current operations and funded entirely by equity.


B.

The project is an extension of XY's current operations and is funded 40% by debt and 60% by equity.


C.

The project is an extension of XY's current operations and is funded by equal amounts of debt and equity.


D.

The project is in a different industry to XY's current operations and is funded by equal amounts of debt and equity.


Questions # 4:

LM are just about to pay a dividend of 20 cents a share. Historically, dividends have grown at a rate of 5% each year.

The current share price is $3.05.

The cost of equity using the dividend valuation model is:

Options:

A.

12.4%


B.

11.9%


C.

7.4%


D.

6.9%


Questions # 5:

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?

Options:

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.


Questions # 6:

On 1 January 20X4 EF grants each of its 125 employees 500 share options on the condition that they remain in employment for 3 years. During the year to 31 December 20X4 10 employees left and It is expected that a further 25 will leave before the end of the vesting period.

The fair value of each share option is $30 on 1 January 20X4 and $45 on 31 December 20X4.

What is the journal entry in respect of these share options in EF's financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X4?


Questions # 7:

What figure will be presented in GHI's consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X4, in respect of dividends paid to non-controlling interest?

Options:

A.

$25,000


B.

$125,000


C.

$100,000


D.

$0


Questions # 8:

XY acquired 75% of the equity shares of LM on 31 December 20X3.  LM acquired 60% of the equity shares of JK on 31 December 20X4 for $950,000.  XY measured the non controlling interest in JK at the date of acquisition using the proportionate share of the fair value of the net assets acquired. The fair value of JK's net assets was $850,000 at 31 December 20X4.

What is the value of goodwill that XY will include in its consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 30X4 in respect of JK as a result of gaining indirect control?

Options:

A.

$330,000


B.

$202,500


C.

$567,500


D.

$440,000


Questions # 9:

Which TWO of the following are true in relation to IAS21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates when consolidating an overseas subsidiary?

Options:

A.

A current period exchange gain or loss is shown within the consolidated statement of comprehensive income within other comprehensive income.


B.

Goodwill is re-translated at the end of each reporting period and reflected at the period end exchange rate in the consolidated statement of financial position.


C.

Assets and liabilities of the subsidiary are translated at each reporting date using the average exchange rate for the period.


D.

Goodwill is reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position translated at the exchange rate on the date of acquisition.


E.

The statement of profit or loss of the subsidiary is translated for the reporting period using the closing exchange rate.


Questions # 10:

AB acquired an investment in a debt instrument on 1 January 20X5 at its nominal value of $25,000, which it intends to hold until maturity. The instrument carried a fixed coupon interest rate of 5%, payable in arrears. Transactions costs of $5,000 were paid in respect of this investment.  The effective interest rate applicable to this instrument was estimated at 9%.  

Calculate the value of this investment that AB will include in its statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5.

Give your answer to the nearest whole number. 

$ ?  


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