CIMA Financial Strategy F3 Question # 58 Topic 6 Discussion

CIMA Financial Strategy F3 Question # 58 Topic 6 Discussion

F3 Exam Topic 6 Question 58 Discussion:
Question #: 58
Topic #: 6

The table below shows the forecast for a company's next financial year:

 F3 Question 58

 

The forecast incorporates the following assumptions:

   • 25% of operating costs are variable

   • Debt finance comprises a $400 million fixed rate loan at 5%

   • Corporate income tax is paid at 25%

 

The company plans to do the following next year from the forecast earnings on the assumption that earnings will be equivalent to free cash flow: 

   • Pay a total dividend of $20 million

   • Invest $40 million in new projects

 

What is the maximum % reduction in operating activity that could occur next year before the company's dividend and investment plans are affected?

 

Give your answer to the nearest 0.1%.

 

   


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