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Howells Ltd
Berwick Ltd
Angus Ltd
Goblins Ltd
Harry Ltd
Frodo Ltd
Plodder Ltd
Copeland Ltd
Pippin Ltd
Merry Ltd

Preparation of extracts from


financial statements
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Montrose Ltd
Gandalf Ltd
Cagreg Ltd
Roberts Ltd
Dumfries Ltd
Crieff Ltd
ITC Solutions Ltd
Withington Ltd
Islay Ltd
Greenstones Ltd
Okehampton Ltd
Banchory Ltd
Banff Ltd
Skinner Ltd
Rosetta Ltd
Arran Ltd
Elie Ltd
Wester Ross Ltd
Shadowlands Ltd
Scribo Ltd

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Hemmingway Ltd
Highland Ltd
Ullapool Ltd
Law Ltd
Heeley Ltd
Harris Ltd
Lowland Ltd
Vanguard Ltd
Heaton Ltd
Jerome Ltd
Hardmead Ltd
Tain Ltd
Glencoe Ltd
Herdings Ltd
Camden Ltd
Gallant Ltd
Slick Ltd
Senorita Ltd

Single entity financial statements


Objective test questions
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Accounting and reporting concepts


BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
BAS 2 Inventories
BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements (single company
only)
BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in
Accounting Estimates and Errors
BAS 10 Events after the Balance Sheet Date
BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment
BAS 17 Leases
BAS 18 Revenue
BAS 32 and BAS 39 Financial Instruments
BAS 36 Impairment of Assets
BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and
Contingent Assets
BAS 38 Intangible Assets
BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and
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Objective test questions
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Consolidated balance sheets


Consolidated statements of financial
performance
Consolidated cash flow statements
Group accounts accounting standards

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Howells Ltd
The trial balance of Howells Ltd as at 31 December 20X8 is as follows.
Share capital
CU1 ordinary shares
CU1 5% preference shares (irredeemable)
Retained earnings
General reserve as at 31 December 20X8
Intangible assets
Land and buildings
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Plant and machinery
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Inventories at 1 January 20X8
Sundry net current assets
Revenue
Purchases
Debenture interest paid
Royalties received
Administrative salaries
Salesmen's salaries and commission
Factory wages
Operating lease rentals
Gain on sale of property
Administrative expenses
Selling and distribution expenses
Dividend received from Morgans Ltd
10% Debentures (issued and redeemable at par)
20X7 final dividend paid

CU

20,500
450,000
82,000

CU
100,000
50,000
56,015
20,000

81,000
18,000

58,045
261,349
1,600,047
907,989
6,260
14,005
126,232
24,291
54,117
6,002
18,822
9,600
12,500
2,037,707

25,040
11,000
62,600
2,037,707

You are provided with the following information in respect of 20X8.


(1) The gain on sale of the property is not expected to recur.
(2) Depreciation is to be provided on the basis of the following policies.
Buildings
Plant and machinery

Straight line over 50 years


Straight line over 10 years

The land originally cost CU115,000. In previous years the policy in respect of plant and machinery had
been to depreciate on a reducing balance basis. All the plant was acquired on 1 January 20X5 with the
exception of a machine acquired for CU22,000 at the start of 20X8.
(3) The intangible asset is a brand arising on the purchase of a sole trader which is held in the books at
original cost. Following an impairment review, fair value less costs to sell has been estimated at
CU10,000 and value in use at CU12,000.
(4) Howells Ltd wishes to propose an ordinary dividend of CU25,000 which will be paid on 25 March
20X9. The 20X8 preference dividends have been declared but not yet paid.
(5) Tax of CU22,500 is to be charged for the current year.
(6) During the year the directors transferred CU10,000 to the general reserve.

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(7) Inventories held at 31 December 20X8 are valued at cost of CU68,000. Within this amount there are
1,000 units of finished goods valued at CU20 each. These units are now expected to sell at a
discounted price of CU18 each and incur CU1 selling costs per unit.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the income statement, statement of changes in equity and notes thereto for the year ended
31 December 20X8 in a form suitable for publication to the extent the information is available. You
should classify expenses by function.
(20 marks)

(b) Explain the concept of 'fair presentation'.

(4 marks)
(24 marks)

Berwick Ltd
Berwick Ltd has produced the following trial balance as at 31 January 20X5.
CU
Profit before tax
Interim dividends paid
Final dividends paid
Development expenditure capitalised
Land and buildings
Revalued
Plant and machinery
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Motor vehicles
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Inventories and work in progress
Trade receivables and trade payables
Prepayments and accruals
Value added tax
Bank balance in hand and overdrawn
Bank loan
Share capital ordinary shares of CU1 each
Retained earnings
Revaluation reserve
Share premium account

CU
370,000

22,000
66,000
70,000
1,500,000
650,000
160,000
250,000
90,000
370,000
420,000
97,000
249,000

3,694,000

380,000
100,000
50,000
110,000
200,000
850,000
770,000
564,000
50,000
3,694,000

Additional information
(1) The companys land and buildings were revalued on 1 February 20X4 at CU1.5 million (land element
CU300,000). The remaining useful life of the buildings at that date was estimated at 40 years. The
property originally cost CU1 million on 1 February 20X0 (land element CU200,000) and was being
depreciated over 50 years.
The company intends to transfer to retained earnings that element of the revaluation reserve realised
by depreciation but has not yet done so for the year ended 31 January 20X5.
(2) No adjustments have been made for the depreciation charges for the year ended 31 January 20X5.
Depreciation rates are as follows.
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles

see (1) above


10% straight line
20% reducing balance

(3) The bank loan is repayable over five years in equal annual instalments starting on 30 June 20X5.
(4) Tax on profits for the year has been estimated at CU135,000 and has yet to be provided for in the
trial balance.

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(5) The development expenditure was incurred during the year and relates to a single product.
Development will be completed in 20X6. The company believes it has a reasonable expectation of
future benefits but has been unable to demonstrate this.
(6) One of Berwick Ltd's customers was declared insolvent on 15 February 20X5. The customer owed
Berwick Ltd CU20,000 at 31 January 20X5.
Requirement
Prepare the balance sheet of Berwick Ltd as at 31 January 20X5 and the statement of changes in equity for
the year ended 31 January 20X5 in a form suitable for publication to the extent the information is available.
You are not required to prepare any notes to the financial statements.
(20 marks)
Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

Angus Ltd
An extract from Angus Ltd's nominal ledger at 28 February 20X7 is as follows.
CU'000
Freehold land and buildings
Cost
Accumulated depreciation at 29 February 20X6
Revenue
Operating expenses
Income tax charge for period
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings at 29 February 20X6

16,000
2,800
200,000
180,000
6,000
200,000
300,000

The following additional information is available. This information is not reflected in the balances above.
(1) On 1 March 20X6 the company commissioned a valuation of its freehold land and buildings for the
first time. This valuation showed an open market value of CU20 million (land element CU4 million)
and an existing use value of CU15 million (land CU3 million). The accounting records have not yet
been adjusted to reflect this valuation. Depreciation for the year ended 28 February 20X7 has not yet
been charged and is to be based on a 40-year useful life. Previously, annual depreciation of CU280,000
had been charged.
(2) The company announced the intended sale of its European operations on 31 January 20X7, when a
formal disposal plan was approved and adopted for full implementation by 30 June 20X7. Plant and
equipment with a carrying amount of CU3 million was classified as held for sale, its fair value at the
date of classification being estimated at CU2.85 million and the costs to sell it at CU50,000. On
10 February 20X7 the company contracted to terminate various operating leases for a payment of
CU50,000. Other costs flowing from this disposal decision were estimated at CU100,000. The
European operations contributed 10% of the revenue and 20% of the expenses shown above. The
company uses the cost model as its accounting policy for plant and equipment.
(3) As a result of the sale in (2) above the company will need to carry out a reorganisation of its other
activities at a cost of CU1.25 million. This reorganisation was announced to the workforce and the
public at the same time as the above.
(4) Prior to the year end the company declared an ordinary dividend of CU2 million.
(5) During April 20X6 a major project on inventory valuation had revealed that inventories in America on
28 February 20X6 had been overvalued by CU355,000 due to a compilation error. No adjustment has
been made for this error, which is considered material but not fundamental.

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Requirements
(a)

Prepare, as far as the information permits, the following statements, in a form suitable for publication,
for Angus Ltd for the year ended 28 February 20X7.
(i)

Income statement

(ii)

Statement of changes in equity

(b) Explain the objectives of financial statements, giving appropriate examples.

(15 marks)
(6 marks)
(21 marks)

Goblins Ltd
Goblins Ltd is a computer games manufacturer based in the East End of London. At 31 December 20X4 the
following balances have been extracted.
CU
Patent rights
60,000
Work in progress, 1 January 20X4
125,500
Leasehold buildings
300,000
Ordinary share capital CU1 nominal value
500,000
5% Preference share capital (redeemable 20X8) CU1 nominal value
120,000
Revenue
1,740,600
Staff costs
260,400
Accumulated depreciation on buildings, 1 January 20X4
60,000
Inventories of finished games, 1 January 20X4
155,600
Consultancy fees paid
44,000
Directors' emoluments
360,000
Computers used on site
50,000
Accumulated depreciation on computers, 1 January 20X4
20,000
Income tax
12,400
Ordinary dividend paid, 30 September 20X4
50,000
Bank account
515,200
Trade and other receivables
420,300
Trade and other payables
80,200
Raw materials
294,500
Retained earnings, 1 January 20X4
102,300
The following additional information is available.
(1) Closing finished inventories are valued at cost of CU180,000 whilst work in progress has increased to
CU140,000. These valuations do not take into account the fact that, at the year end physical inventory
count, it was discovered that ten computer games consoles with a cost CU500 each had been badly
damaged. These items have a scrap value of CU50 each.
(2) The patent rights were acquired on 1 January 20X4 in respect of a program with a three-year lifespan.
If the company chose to do so it could sell these rights on without there being a significant impact on
the remainder of the business.
(3) Buildings are depreciated over 30 years. At 1 January 20X4 they were revalued to CU360,000. This
has not been reflected in the accounts. Computers are depreciated over five years. Goblins Ltd makes
a transfer between the revaluation reserve and retained earnings each period as a result of the
revaluation in accordance with best practice.
(4) A final dividend of 15p per ordinary share was declared on 15 December 20X4 and was paid shortly
after the year end. The preference dividend has not yet been paid.
(5) A necessary provision for specific receivables amounting to 5% of year-end receivables is to be
created. In addition, Goblins Ltd received notice on 15 January 20X5 that one of its customers had
gone into liquidation. This customer owed CU45,000 at the year end.
(6) There is an estimated income tax bill in relation to 20X4 of CU120,000. The income tax figure in the
trial balance (a credit balance) represents the difference between the opening provision and the income
tax paid in the year.

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QUESTION BANK

Requirements
(a)

Prepare the income statement for Goblins Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X4 and the balance
sheet at that date in a form suitable for publication to the extent the information is available. You
should classify expenses according to their nature.
(22 marks)

(b) Explain briefly how assets and liabilities are recorded/carried under each of the four different
measurement bases referred to in BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial
Statements.
(4 marks)
(26 marks)

Harry Ltd
Harry Ltd is a company which makes exclusive furniture to customers precise specifications. An extract
from Harry Ltds nominal ledger at 31 December 20X5 is as follows.
Raw materials and consumables
Salaries and wages
Work in progress at 1 January 20X5
Finished inventories at 1 January 20X5
Freehold land and buildings
Cost (land CU2 million)
Accumulated depreciation at 1 January 20X5
Plant and machinery
Cost
Accumulated depreciation at 1 January 20X5
Office furniture
Cost
Accumulated depreciation at 1 January 20X5
Intangible assets
Lease payment
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
Retained earnings at 1 January 20X5
Ordinary share capital CU1 nominal value
Preference share capital 4% redeemable CU1 shares
Share premium account
Cash and cash equivalents
Revenue

CU
1,570,000
1,250,500
45,600
13,400
3,600,000
640,000
520,000
375,000
32,000
28,500
15,000
10,000
37,500
25,400
1,968,600
500,000
120,000
200,000
263,500
3,500,000

The following additional information is relevant.


(1) During the year the company used employees idle time to produce new furniture for the companys
offices. The old furniture was all scrapped. Raw materials costing CU54,000 were used. The
employees time amounted to a cost to the company of CU20,500. No adjustment has been made for
this in the above.
(2) On 1 January 20X5 Harry Ltd entered into a lease agreement for a new machine. The fair value of this
machine was CU53,000. The lease agreement provides for six annual payments of CU10,000 on
31 December each year. Interest is to be allocated on the sum-of-the-digits basis. No other plant was
purchased or sold during the year.
(3) Freehold land and buildings were revalued for the first time on 1 January 20X5. The surveyor
performing the valuation estimated an alternative use valuation of CU5 million (including CU4 million
for the land) and an existing use valuation of CU3.5 million (including CU3 million for the land).
Buildings are to continue to be depreciated on a straight-line basis at a rate of 4% but Harry Ltd makes
no transfer between the revaluation reserve and retained earnings in respect of this.
Plant is depreciated on a reducing balance basis at a rate of 20%. Office furniture is depreciated on a
15% straight line basis.

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(4) During the year the company made a 1 for 5 bonus issue of its ordinary shares. No entries have been
made in respect of this. Transaction costs amounted to legal costs of CU5,000 and an estimate of
directors time amounting to a cost of CU10,000. Both of these costs have been charged against the
share premium account.
(5) The preference shares are redeemable in 20X9. Dividends of 10p per share on the ordinary shares
and at the coupon rate on the preference shares were declared on 15 December 20X5 and paid early
in 20X6. The income tax charge for the period has been estimated at CU250,000.
(6) The intangible asset relates to a patent acquired on the purchase of a sole trader on 1 January 20X5.
This patent is considered to have a useful life of 20 years. The annual impairment review has indicated
that the patent has a recoverable value at 31 December 20X5 of CU14,000.
(7) Closing inventories at cost amounted to work in progress of CU50,200 and finished goods of
CU15,000. The latter included a table with a cost of CU5,000. The customer who had ordered this
table has been declared bankrupt. He had paid a CU1,000 deposit (which has been credited to
revenue) and owed CU10,000 at the year end in respect of other items. It is estimated that the table
can be sold for CU4,000.
Requirement
Prepare an income statement for Harry Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X5 and a balance sheet as
at that date in a form suitable for publication. You should classify expenses according to their nature.
(25 marks)

Frodo Ltd
Frodo Ltd is a company which publishes a single textbook and provides tuition courses relating to that text.
An extract from Frodo Ltds nominal ledger at 31 March 20X6 is as follows.
Manufacturing costs
Administrative salaries
Selling and distribution costs
Inventories at 1 April 20X5
Freehold land and buildings
Cost (land CU1,750,000)
Accumulated depreciation at 1 April 20X5
Plant and machinery
Cost
Accumulated depreciation at 1 April 20X5
Borrowings
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
Retained earnings at 1 April 20X5
Ordinary share capital 50p nominal value
Preference share capital 5% irredeemable CU1 shares
Cash and cash equivalents
Revenue
Finance costs

CU
4,450,000
410,500
375,000
113,400
2,550,000
480,000
620,000
337,000
200,000
37,500
25,400
212,500
500,000
200,000
63,500
6,700,000
35,000

The following additional information is relevant.


(1) The borrowings are repayable in ten equal instalments, commencing on 1 April 20X6.
(2) Revenue is made up of the following.
Tuition fees
Book sales
Advances

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CU
1,500,000
5,100,000
100,000
6,700,000

QUESTION BANK

The tuition fees all relate to courses held during the year except for fees of CU300,000 which relate
to a ten-week course. Five weeks of this course had already been held by the year end. The remainder
is to be held in June 20X6. The advances relate to a new publication which Frodo Ltd has
commissioned and advertised heavily but which is not yet in production.
(3) There were no movements of non-current assets during the year. However, on 28 February 20X6,
Frodo Ltd decided to sell a major item of plant for which it no longer has any use. This plant cost
CU120,000 on 1 April 20X1 and was advertised for sale on 1 March 20X6 at a price of CU5,000. In
April 20X6 a buyer was identified at the advertised price. The sale is expected to be completed in May
20X6.
Plant is depreciated on a 10% straight line basis, taking into account the month of sale or purchase.
Freehold buildings are depreciated over their useful life of 40 years. Depreciation on plant is charged
to cost of sales. Depreciation on freehold land and buildings is charged to administrative expenses.
(4) At the year end the company was in the throes of a legal action by one of its competitors which claims
that Frodos textbook has breached copyright. The case is not due to be decided until June 20X6 but
Frodo Ltds legal advisors think that the company has a 60% chance of losing the case and estimates
that this would cost Frodo Ltd CU100,000.
(5) One of Frodo Ltds customers who owed CU10,000 at the year end was declared bankrupt on 1 May
20X6.
(6) Closing inventories at cost amounted to CU120,000. Within this valuation is an amount of CU50,000
relating to fixed overheads, being a share of total fixed overheads of CU1 million. Frodo Ltd had
expected to produce one million books during the year but, due to production difficulties only in fact
produced 800,000. Overheads have been allocated on the basis of CU1.25 per book.
(7) The following should be provided for at the year end.
Income tax of CU350,000
An ordinary dividend of 20p per share
The preference dividend
Requirements
(a)

Prepare an income statement for Frodo Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X6 and a balance sheet as
at that date in a form suitable for publication. You should classify expenses by function.
(21 marks)

(b) Explain the considerations underlying the accounting requirements for not-for-profit entities, including
the possible relevance of BFRSs and IPSASs.
(5 marks)
(26 marks)

Plodder Ltd
As at 30 November 20X0 and 30 November 20W9 Plodder Ltd had the following summarised balance
sheets.
20X0
20W9
CU
CU
CU
CU
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
2,918,000
2,401,000
Intangibles
550,000
584,000
Investments
406,000

3,874,000
2,985,000
Current assets
Inventories
685,000
598,000
Trade and other receivables
480,000
465,000
Prepayments
96,000
126,000
Cash and cash equivalents
226,000
200,000
1,487,000
1,389,000

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20X0
CU
Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Accruals
Taxation
Provisions
Total equity and liabilities

20W9

CU
5,361,000

CU

CU
4,374,000

1,100,000
342,000
375,000
1,785,000
3,602,000

1,000,000
200,000

1,311,000
2,511,000

500,000

1,000,000

749,000
108,000
282,000
120,000

427,000
131,000
165,000
140,000
1,259,000
5,361,000

863,000
4,374,000

Plodder Ltd's income statement for the year ended 30 November 20X0 was as follows.
CU
5,762,000
(4,630,000)
1,132,000
(236,000)
(127,000)
769,000
(68,000)
55,000
756,000
(232,000)
524,000

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Distribution costs
Administrative expenses
Profit from operations
Finance charge
Investment income
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
The following additional information is relevant.

(1) Included within trade and other payables at 30 November 20X0 is CU351,000 (20W9 CU106,000)
relating to purchases of property, plant and equipment.
(2) Included within accruals at 30 November 20X0 is CU25,000 (20W9 CU50,000) in respect of interest
payable.
(3) Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets can be analysed as follows.
20X0
CU
Property, plant and equipment
Cost or valuation
Accumulated depreciation
Intangibles
Cost
Accumulated amortisation

20W9
CU

7,839,000
(4,921,000)
2,918,000

6,375,000
(3,974,000)
2,401,000

883,000
(333,000)
550,000

938,000
(354,000)
584,000

(4) During the year, plant with an original cost of CU479,000 and a carrying amount at the date of
disposal of CU326,000 was sold for CU424,000 which was received in cash. Intangible assets with
accumulated amortisation at the date of disposal of CU40,000 were sold for CU12,000.

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(5) On 30 November 20X0 freehold land which originally cost CU175,000 (and had not been
depreciated) was revalued to CU550,000.
Requirement
Prepare a cash flow statement and note reconciling profit before tax to cash generated from operations in
accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements for Plodder Ltd for the year ended 30 November 20X0, using
the indirect method.
(22 marks)

Copeland Ltd
As at 31 May 20X1 and 31 May 20X2 Copeland Ltd had the following summarised balance sheets.
20X2
CU
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Cost or valuation
Accumulated depreciation
Intangibles
Cost
Accumulated amortisation

5,164,000
(2,198,000)
9,360,000
(3,690,000)

1,112,000
948,000
95,000
489,000

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Non-current liabilities
15% debenture loan
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest payable
Taxation
Dividends payable
Total equity and liabilities

20X1
CU

CU

4,347,000
(2,001,000)
2,966,000

Investments
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Cash and cash equivalents

CU

5,670,000
2,145,000
10,781,000

2,644,000
13,425,000

2,346,000
8,645,000
(2,715,000)

1,086,000
840,000
108,000
322,000

5,930,000
127,000
8,403,000

2,356,000
10,759,000

1,800,000
1,543,000
1,880,000
2,739,000
7,962,000

1,000,000
1,421,000
1,256,000
746,000
4,423,000

3,000,000

4,500,000

1,417,000
225,000
641,000
180,000

896,000
337,000
503,000
100,000
2,463,000
13,425,000

1,836,000
10,759,000

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Copeland's income statement for the year ended 31 May 20X2 was as follows.
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Distribution costs
Administrative expenses
Profit from operations
Finance cost
Investment income
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period

CU
8,646,000
(3,705,000)
4,941,000
(465,000)
(571,000)
3,905,000
(563,000)
78,000
3,420,000
(684,000)
2,736,000

The following additional information is relevant.


(1) On 31 May 20X2 property which was originally purchased for CU734,000 (and which had not
previously been revalued) was revalued to CU1,000,000. There were no other movements on the
revaluation reserve during the year.
(2) During the year plant and equipment with an original cost of CU1,201,000 and a carrying amount at
the date of disposal of CU496,000 was sold at a loss of CU189,000. As at 31 May 20X2 CU165,000 of
the sale proceeds had yet to be received and is included within trade and other receivables. As at
31 May 20X1 the corresponding figure in respect of disposals made during the year then ended was
CU79,000, which was received in full in June 20X1.
(3) As in the previous year, all acquisitions of property, plant and equipment made during the year were
paid for in cash at the date of acquisition. However, included within trade and other payables as at 31
May 20X2 is CU376,000 (20X1 CUnil) relating to the acquisition of intangible assets.
(4) There were no disposals of intangible assets or investments during the year. Trade and other
receivables as at 31 May 20X2 include CU10,000 (20X1 CU8,000) in respect of interest receivable
on investments.
(5) As at 31 May 20X1 the ordinary share capital of Copeland Ltd consisted of 1 million shares, each with
a CU1 nominal value. The following day the company made a 1 for 2 bonus issue of 500,000 shares
(utilising available profits).
(6) The dividend payable at both balance sheet dates represents a 10p per share dividend on the
companys ordinary shares. Dividends of CU243,000 were charged to retained earnings in the year
ended 31 May 20X2.
(7) Copeland Ltd has not yet prepared its statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 May 20X2.
Requirement
Prepare a cash flow statement and a note reconciling profit before tax to cash generated from operations in
accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements for Copeland Ltd for the year ended 31 May 20X2, using the
indirect method.
(24 marks)

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Pippin Ltd
The following are the draft financial statements for Pippin Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X7.
Income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7
CU
7,350,500
(4,560,600)
2,789,900
(1,060,800)
(768,000)
961,100
(75,000)
886,100
(350,000)
536,100

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Distribution costs
Profit from operations
Finance charge
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
Balance sheet as at 31 December 20X7
20X7
CU

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles

560,500
169,000
25,000
10,700

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Non-current liabilities
Preference share capital (redeemable)

Total equity and liabilities

CU

7,500,400
350,700
7,851,100

Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Ordinary dividend payable

20X6
CU

CU
6,950,300
300,500
7,250,800

765,100
144,500
12,400
20,200
765,200
8,616,300

942,200
8,193,000

4,000,000
1,200,000
500,000
1,357,800
7,057,800

3,500,000
950,000
236,800
2,206,700
6,893,500

500,000

400,000

148,500
410,000
500,000

139,500
360,000
400,000
1,058,500
8,616,300

899,500
8,193,000

Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X7 (extract)

Transfer from revaluation reserve


Profit for the period
Dividends on ordinary shares
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Retained
earnings
CU
15,000
536,100
(1,400,000)
2,206,700
1,357,800

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The following additional information is relevant.
(1) During the year Pippin Ltd issued both further ordinary shares and further redeemable preference
shares. The latter were issued at par.
(2) Investments categorised as current assets are held for the short-term and are readily convertible into
cash on demand.
(3) During the year Pippin Ltd sold plant and equipment with a carrying amount of CU560,500 for
CU600,000. Total depreciation charges for the year were CU750,600.
(4) Trade and other payables include accrued interest of CU5,000 (20X6 CU7,000).
(5) Intangibles relate to development costs capitalised in accordance with BAS 38 Intangible Assets. Costs
amounting to CU77,500 were capitalised during the year.
Requirement
Prepare a cash flow statement and note reconciling profit before tax to cash generated from operations in
accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements for Pippin Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X7, using
the indirect method.
(18 marks)

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Merry Ltd
The following are the draft financial statements for Merry Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X5.
Income statement for the year ended 31 March 20X5

CU
5,650,500
(3,460,600)
2,189,900
(978,800)
(256,000)
955,100
(89,000)
866,100
(297,600)
568,500

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Distribution costs
Profit from operations
Finance charge
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
Balance sheet as at 31 March 20X5
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets

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20X5
CU

CU

20X4
CU

4,360,400
172,000
4,532,400
460,600
269,000
135,000

CU
2,950,300
156,000
3,106,300

365,100
244,500
120,200
864,600
5,397,000

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729,800
3,836,100

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20X5
CU
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Retained earnings
Non-current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Finance lease liabilities

CU

20X4
CU

3,000,000
1,050,000
142,500
4,192,500

1,800,000
850,000
74,500
2,724,500

500,000

400,000

348,500
300,000
56,000

289,600
350,000
72,000
704,500
5,397,000

Total equity and liabilities

CU

711,600
3,836,100

The following additional information is relevant.


(1) Merry Ltd has not yet prepared its statement of changes in equity.
(2) During the year Merry Ltd made a 1 for 10 bonus issue of its ordinary shares. It subsequently issued
further shares at the market price. No dividends were payable as at 31 March 20X5 or 20X4.
(3) Cash paid to and on behalf of employees during the year amounted to CU2,650,000.
(4) An impairment review at 31 March 20X5 identified a fall in the recoverable amount of certain
investments. As a result, an impairment loss of CU12,000 was identified and written off to
administrative expenses.
(5) During the year Merry Ltd acquired plant and equipment for cash of CU2,057,000. In addition, plant
and equipment with a fair value of CU600,000 was acquired under a finance lease. All finance costs
relate to finance leases. The depreciation charge for the year, charged to cost of sales, was
CU750,600. A loss on sale of plant of CU55,000 was made during the year.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare a cash flow statement in accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements using the direct method
and a note of gross operating cash flows for Merry Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X5.
(21 marks)

(b) Prepare the note reconciling profit before tax to cash generated from operations for Merry Ltd for
the year ended 31 March 20X5 as it would appear under the indirect method.
(4 marks)
(25 marks)

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Montrose Ltd
Montrose Ltd has various outstanding matters to resolve regarding inventories in preparing its financial
statements for the year ended 30 September 20X4.
(1) Overheads relating to finished goods and work in progress have yet to be included in the final
inventory valuation. An analysis of the company's costing records shows the following.
CU
1,000,000
660,000
300,000
200,000
150,000

Direct labour
Production overheads
General administration overheads
Distribution overheads
Design and marketing overheads
The company's production activity has been as follows.
Year ended
30 September 20X3
30 September 20X4
30 September 20X5 (projected)

Actual units
650,000
500,000

Budget units
650,000
700,000
800,000

Full capacity of the plant is 900,000 units.


A new production process will be introduced in 20X5.
(2) The supply of raw materials in the year ended 30 September 20X4 was interrupted, due to a fire at a
supplier's premises. As compensation for production delays, the supplier agreed to a one-off payment
of CU100,000, which was received on 31 August 20X4, and this was credited to production
overheads.
(3) Raw materials are imported at a purchase cost of CU5.00 per unit. Other costs arising are as follows.
CU per unit
1.00
0.50
1.00

Import duty
Transport to factory
Storage and handling costs

(4) Half of the work in progress is 75% complete, and the remainder is 50% complete as to labour and
overheads, all raw materials having been issued.
(5) The company manufactures to customers' requirements for all orders. The final selling price is
determined on a cost plus standard mark-up basis for the majority of orders.
(6) Inventory at 30 September 20X4 amounted to the following.
Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods

Units
100,000
50,000
50,000

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(7) The total net realisable value (NRV) of finished goods is CU560,000. The following is an analysis of
major orders in finished goods at the year end.
Units
Order M147
Order M293
Order M467
Order M364
Order M191

1,800
5,555
6,500
4,630
3,240
21,725

NRV
CU
22,000
55,000
60,000
54,000
40,000
231,000

Requirements
(a)

Calculate the amount to be included in the financial statements of Montrose Ltd for the year ended
30 September 20X4 in respect of inventories, preparing all relevant extracts from the financial
statements excluding accounting policy notes.
(12 marks)

(b) Explain the different concepts of capital and capital maintenance used in accrual basis accounting,
illustrating your explanation with appropriate examples.
(6 marks)
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Gandalf Ltd
At 1 July 20X5 the capital and reserves section of Gandalf Ltd's balance sheet showed the following.
Ordinary share capital (CU1 shares)
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings

CU
500,000
120,000
420,000
347,500
1,387,500

The accountant of Gandalf Ltd has prepared a draft income statement for the year ended 30 June 20X6
which shows a profit for the period of CU135,500. However, there are certain matters which he is unsure
how to deal with and these are set out below. He has also asked for your assistance in preparing the
statement of changes in equity for that year. It is Gandalf Ltd's policy to maintain as high a possible balance
on retained earnings, whilst following BFRS.
(1) During the year Gandalf Ltd issued a further 300,000 ordinary shares at a price of CU1.25 per share. It
also issued 200,000 7% 50p irredeemable preference shares at par and 100,000 5% 50p redeemable
preference shares at a price of 70p per share. Transaction costs in relation to these share issues were
CU5,000, CU3,000 and CU1,000 respectively.
(2) During the year an ordinary interim dividend of CU30,000 was paid. The accountant has debited this
to finance charges. A further ordinary dividend of CU25,000 was declared on 15 June 20X6 and is
expected to be paid shortly. The accountant has made no entries in respect of this dividend or the
two preference dividends which had been declared by the year end and are due to be paid shortly.
(3) On 1 July 20X5 Gandalf Ltd revalued its freehold land and buildings which were carried in the books at
that date at a cost of CU500,000 (land CU300,000 and buildings CU200,000) and accumulated
depreciation of CU50,000. Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis over an original estimated
useful life of 40 years. The valuation showed a fair value for the land of CU600,000 and for the
buildings of CU400,000. The estimated remaining useful life of the buildings was reassessed at the
same date and is believed to be 50 years. Depreciation for the year on freehold land and buildings has
not yet been charged.
(4) On 1 July 20X5 Gandalf Ltd decided to change its depreciation policy for plant and machinery from
20% straight-line to 25% reducing balance. Prior to charging depreciation for the year ended 30 June
20X6 the plant and machinery account showed a cost of CU357,800 and accumulated depreciation of
CU125,700. There were no movements on the plant and machinery account during the year. The
accountant has not yet calculated the depreciation charge for the year as he is unsure how to do this.

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(5) Whilst preparing the draft financial statements the accountant discovered an error in the previous
year's financial statements. Expenditure of CU42,500 had been capitalised as an intangible asset
whereas in fact this was in contravention of BAS 38. This expenditure has been subject to an
amortisation charge of 10% in the current year.
Requirements
(a)

Calculate a revised profit for the period reflecting the above matters.

(4 marks)

(b) Prepare the statement of changes in equity for Gandalf Ltd for the year ended 30 June 20X6.
(11 marks)
(c)

Explain the difference between financial statements prepared using the accrual basis and those
prepared using the cash accounting or break-up bases, illustrating your answers with simple
calculations.
(8 marks)
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Cagreg Ltd
Cagreg Ltd manufactures and sells heavy plant. The company also hires out plant for monthly periods (or
multiples thereof).
You ascertain the following details.
(1) Freehold land
Freehold land was acquired on 1 February 20X8 for CU100,000 to build a new factory. Due to
planning difficulties, building has not yet been started. The directors wish to revalue the land to its fair
value of CU130,000 at 30 September 20X9.
(2) Buildings
On 1 October 20X8 the directors reviewed the useful life of the buildings and determined that the
remaining life was 56 years. The buildings were acquired for CU200,000 on 1 October 20X4, when
their useful life was estimated at 40 years.
(3) Plant and machinery
Plant and machinery is accounted for under the cost model accounting policy and is depreciated at the
rate of 40% per annum based on carrying amount. Such plant has an estimated life of five years.
(i)

Plant which cost CU20,000 on 1 October 20X6 was classified as held for sale on 1 February
20X9. The sale was agreed at CU5,600 and completed on 31 March 20X9.

(ii)

New plant acquired cost CU60,000 on 1 January 20X9.

At 1 October 20X8 the cost of plant and machinery (not leased) was CU200,000, with accumulated
depreciation of CU72,000.
(4) Computer
Previously this has been depreciated on a straight-line basis at the rate of 10% per annum on cost. The
computer was acquired on 1 January 20X7 for CU60,000, and by the beginning of this accounting year
CU10,500 of depreciation had been charged. In an effort to charge out computer time to departments,
a record is now kept of computer time used. Management wish to depreciate the computer on a
usage basis. The manufacturer's estimate of total usage time of the computer's life is 40,000 hours. The
data processing manager estimates that some 10,000 hours have been worked prior to the current
accounting period. During the current year the record shows 4,800 hours worked. The computer will
have a scrap value of CU4,500 at the end of its useful life.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the schedule of non-current assets which will form the note to the company's published
balance sheet at 30 September 20X9.
(16 marks)

(b) Briefly explain the qualitative characteristics contained in BFRS Framework for the Preparation and
Presentation of Financial Statements illustrating your answer with reference to the provisions of BAS 16
Property, Plant and Equipment.
(6 marks)
(22 marks)

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Roberts Ltd
Roberts Ltd is a pharmaceutical company owning significant non-current tangible assets which are all initially
recorded at cost. Subsequently, land and buildings are remeasured at fair value when this differs materially
from the carrying amount. Roberts Ltd adopts the policy of transferring the revaluation surplus included in
equity to retained earnings as it is realised.
During the year ended 31 December 20X4 the following events have occurred.
(1) On 30 September 20X4 a fire occurred in the Newcastle factory. All of the inventories and the
majority of the non-current assets located at the site were fully insured and therefore the company
has suffered no loss in respect of those assets. However, one item of specialised machinery had been
transferred into the Newcastle factory on 1 June 20X4 to help the company fulfil a special order.
Unfortunately the insurance company was not notified about this and has refused any compensation.
The specialised machinery originally cost CU2.8 million on 1 February 20X0 and was being depreciated
over eight years. Following the damage caused by the fire, Roberts Ltd has identified two options.
(i)

Sell the machine. A prospective purchaser has been identified and has indicated that he would pay
65% of the carrying amount at the date of the fire. However, before the sale takes place, the
purchaser expects Roberts Ltd to carry out repairs to the asset. This work can be done by
employees of Roberts Ltd and will take approximately 600 hours of skilled labour. Such labour is
routinely charged out to customers at an hourly rate of CU38.40 (including a profit margin of
20% on cost). In addition Roberts Ltd will have to pay for the machinery to be moved to its new
location. An estimate of CU21,000 has been obtained from a transport company, and there will
also be a one-off insurance cost for the journey of CU2,000.

(ii)

Repair the asset, transfer it to a factory in Belgium and use it there for approximately three years.
The local accountant in Belgium has prepared detailed cash flow projections (which include the
repair costs) and estimates the value in use to be CU600,000.

(2) On 1 April 20X1 Roberts Ltd acquired a plot of land in Cardiff at a cost of CU2.6 million. During
20X1 a factory was built on the land at a cost of CU1.7 million. Additional architects' fees of
CU80,000 were also incurred. The building work was finished on 1 May 20X2, when the factory was
occupied and brought into use.
On 31 December 20X3 the land and buildings were revalued to their fair value of CU7.8 million (with
60% of the value relating to the land). At this date the directors also reassessed the total useful life of
the building, increasing it from 30 to 40 years.
On 31 December 20X4 it was discovered that toxic chemicals had been leaking from the factory into
the land. The building can no longer be used. However, a waste disposal company has offered CU1.5
million for the site (the purchaser intends to demolish the building and use the site for landfill).
Requirements
(a)

Calculate the carrying amounts of the land and the buildings (separately) at 31 December 20X3 and
31 December 20X4 and the balance on the revaluation reserve at 31 December 20X4.
(6 marks)

(b) Calculate the impairment charges to the income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X4 and
show how they would be disclosed.
(7 marks)
Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.
(13 marks)

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Dumfries Ltd
Dumfries Ltd, which uses the straight-line method of depreciation, entered into leasing contracts on
1 May 20X4 for certain items of plant and machinery and office equipment. The following information is
relevant.
(1) Plant and machinery with a fair value of CU109,140 was leased under an agreement which required
annual payments of CU31,300 payable in advance. The primary period of the lease is four years, after
which the company can continue to lease the plant and machinery at a nominal rent and is likely to do
so.
Dumfries Ltd has estimated the useful life of the plant and machinery at five years and its residual value
as CUnil. Using the interest rate implicit in the lease of 10%, the present value of the minimum lease
payments is CU109,143. The company is fully responsible for the insurance and maintenance of the
plant and machinery.
(2) Office equipment with a fair value of CU60,510 was leased under an agreement which required annual
payments of CU15,000 payable in advance. The company is committed to the lease for three years but
the lessor is responsible for the insurance and maintenance of the equipment. The lessor has
estimated the useful life of the office equipment at 12 years. Using the interest rate implicit in the lease
of 10%, the present value of the minimum lease payments is CU41,040.
Requirements
(a)

Indicate how the accounting treatment of assets acquired under finance leases reflects the definition of
elements, the recognition criteria and the measurement bases set out in BFRS Framework.
(6 marks)

(b) For leases (1) and (2) above, using the actuarial method, calculate the amounts to be included in the
income statement for each year of the leases and in the balance sheet as at 30 April 20X5, preparing
the reconciliation note for property, plant and equipment and the other notes specifically required by
BAS 17 Leases.
(14 marks)
(20 marks)

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Crieff Ltd
Crieff Ltd had the following transactions in the year ended 30 June 20X8.
(1) A computer-controlled cutting machine was leased at a cost of CU40,000 per annum payable in
advance. The primary lease term is for five years from 1 July 20X7 and the machine is expected to
have a useful life of five years, with no residual value. The machine would have cost CU175,000 if
bought outright. Crieff Ltd is responsible for the maintenance and insurance of the asset. The interest
rate implicit in the agreement is 8% per annum and the present value of the minimum lease payments
is CU172,480.
(2) Items of office equipment were leased at a cost of CU7,500 per month payable in advance. The lease
term is for two years from 1 September 20X7 and can be cancelled at any time by either party to the
lease. Any maintenance is carried out by the lessor. The office equipment would have cost CU300,000
if bought outright, and is expected to have a useful life of six years.
(3) An agreement was entered into on 1 July 20X7 for the lease of an automatic packing machine at an
annual cost of CU30,000 payable in arrears on 30 June each year. The agreement is for five years and
Crieff Ltd has the option to purchase the asset at the end of the five years at a nominal cost. The asset
is expected to have a useful life of eight years. The machine would have cost CU120,000 if bought
outright. The interest rate implicit in the agreement is 8% per annum and the present value of the
minimum lease payments is CU119,790.
(4) A long-term lease of 40 years for land and buildings with lease payments of CU60,000 per annum in
advance was entered into on 1 July 20X7. The fair value of the leasehold interests has been estimated
at CU600,000 of which CU60,000 relates to land and CU540,000 to buildings.

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The useful life of the buildings has been professionally assessed at 45 years. The interest rate implicit in
the lease is 10% and the present value of the minimum lease payments attributable to the buildings is
CU528,120.
Requirements
(a)

Briefly explain the concepts underlying the accounting treatments required by BAS 17 Leases with
reference to BFRS Framework.
(3 marks)

(b) Calculate the appropriate amounts to be disclosed in the financial statements for the year ended
30 June 20X8, preparing all relevant disclosure notes. You should use the actuarial method to
apportion any finance charges. You are not required to produce any notes relevant to the cash flow
statement or accounting policies notes.
(20 marks)
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ITC Solutions Ltd


ITC Solutions Ltd (ITC) is a company assembling and selling computers. You are the financial accountant of
the company and you have prepared draft annual financial statements for the year ended 28 February 20X5,
for the approval of the board.
The CEO has challenged the figure for revenue as it is less than the figure he was expecting, based on his
personal records. He asked you to provide an analysis of revenue from each client, which he compared to
his own figures, and he has found three apparent discrepancies. These apparent discrepancies relate to the
following transactions:
(1) ITC entered into a fixed price contract for CU120,000 with Arial Ltd to build a computer. Work had
begun on this project; the costs incurred to date were CU60,000 and it was estimated to be twothirds completed. However, the engineers have just discovered an incompatibility between two key
components and the work on the computer to date will need major revisions. It is difficult to estimate
the costs of completing the work because of the complexity of the new hardware. It is considered that
CU50,000 of the costs incurred to date are recoverable from Arial Ltd.
(2) ITC acts as an agent for ProMarket Ltd, a marketing company. The arrangement is that ITC offers to
its clients the services of ProMarket Ltd. If an ITC client uses ProMarket Ltd then the gross fee is paid
to ITC, who then remit the fee, less 15% commission, to ProMarket Ltd. In the year ended
28 February 20X5 ITC received gross fees of CU300,000 for marketing services provided by
ProMarket Ltd.
(3) ITC is the exclusive retailer of computers manufactured by LapTop Ltd. LapTop Ltd have announced
that its latest model, which has a very high specification, is now ready for sale and will be released to
the market in mid-April 20X5. ITC will buy the computers for CU600 and sell them for CU1,000. In
the short term, demand for the computer will exceed supply and 500 customers of ITC have each paid
a deposit of CU150 in February 20X5 to secure a computer.
The CEO cannot understand your figures and he considers that the total revenue from these three projects
is:
CU
(1)
120,000
(2)
300,000
75,000
(3) 500 CU150 =
495,000
Requirements
Prepare notes for a meeting with the CEO which:
(a)

Explain what is meant by elements of financial statements and the principles of recognition of those
elements.
(4 marks)

(b) Applies these principles to the above three transactions, showing how you have calculated revenue in
the financial statements for the year ended 28 February 20X5.
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Withington Ltd
Withington Ltd is organised into several divisions. The following events relate to the year ended
31 December 20X0.
(1) A number of customers have initiated legal proceedings relating to the supply of electrical transformer
units during 20X0. Two thousand units were installed during the year. A number proved to be faulty.
Following adverse publicity substantially all of the customers are claiming the units are faulty.
Withington Ltd's lawyers have confirmed that they believe 25% of the claims are defendable at no cost.
The average level of damages per successful claim is estimated at CU1,000. A similar provision was in
place at 31 December 20W9 disclosed in the balance sheet at CU1 million. CU800,000 was paid out in
such claims during 20X0.
(2) A mechanical transformer unit supplied to Swithin Ltd during the year exploded, causing a fire. Swithin
Ltd has initiated legal proceedings for damages of CU10 million against Withington Ltd. A legal expert
has advised Withington Ltd that there is only a 30% chance of defending the claim successfully. The
present value of this claim has been estimated at CU9 million. The expert has investigated the cause of
the problem with a team of accident consultants. Together they have concluded that parts supplied by
George Ltd to Withington Ltd for inclusion in the transformer unit were defective and contributed to
the explosion. They have estimated that George Ltd's contributory negligence is 40% of any final
settlement. Negotiations have commenced with George Ltd and the legal expert believes that this
claim is likely to succeed.
(3) On 1 January 20X0 Withington Ltd installed a new electric machine. The electric machine cost
CU200,000 and has an expected life of 20 years. The machine is lined with a special compound. The
lining needs replacing every four years. The cost of the lining included within the machine cost is
CU40,000. The financial controller proposes to capitalise the machine at CU200,000 and depreciate
over 20 years, while building up a replacement provision over four years for the relining of the
machine.
(4) Withington Ltd has begun the extraction of metal ore in an overseas country, Didland. On 1 January
20X0 Withington Ltd erected some infrastructure on the site at a cost of CU200,000. Withington Ltd
has a five year operating licence issued by Didland government for the site. Didland has no
environmental clean-up law enacted. Withington Ltd made public statements during the licence
negotiations that as a responsible company it would restore the environment at the end of the licence.
At the end of five years the cost of removing the infrastructure has been estimated at CU100,000. In
addition, further clean-up costs will be progressively created as the ore is extracted. On the basis of
the planned extraction, the total cost of cleaning up the extracted ore hole will be CU400,000 at the
end of five years. Extraction commenced on 1 January 20X0 and is currently at planned levels.
(5) On 1 July 20X0 Withington Ltd entered into a two-year, fixed price, long run manufacturing contract
with Franklin Ltd. Withington Ltd is manufacturing 1,000 processor units per month. The forecast
profit per unit was CU10 but, due to unforeseen cost increases and production problems, each unit is
anticipated to make a loss of CU7. The compensation payable for not fulfilling the contract is CU2
million.
(6) During the year a restructuring of the Chuckholder division began. The aim of the plan was to reduce
costs and improve business efficiency. The division has not been separately reported as a business
segment, and accounts for only 2% of group revenue. The plan was implemented on 1 September
20X0, when the main attributes were announced to the workforce.
At 31 December 20X0 the anticipated further costs to be incurred are as follows.
CU'000
Redundancy costs
1,000
Lease termination
2,300
Retraining
1,100
Relocation
2,100
Marketing relaunch
1,400
Investment in new systems
1,000
8,900

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Requirements
(a)

Prepare the provisions and contingencies note for the financial statements for the year ended
31 December 20X0, including narrative commentary.
(15 marks)

(b) Calculate the annual depreciation charge for 20X0 arising from the above transactions.

(3 marks)
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Islay Ltd
Islay Ltd has acquired the following businesses.
(1) Savalight, a business specialising in the production of low-cost, energy-efficient light bulbs, acquired on
1 June 20X6 for CU580,000. The identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the business
had a net carrying amount of CU550,000, and were valued at CU500,000 on 1 June 20X6. An
impairment loss of CU20,000 in relation to the goodwill acquired in this business combination was
recognised in the year ended 31 May 20X8.
(2) Green Goods, a business specialising in the distribution of a range of environmentally-friendly
products, acquired on 1 June 20X7 for CU1.8 million. The assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of
the business had a net carrying amount of CU1.1 million and were valued at CU1.3 million on
1 June 20X7, including goodwill of the business of CU150,000 and a patent of CU70,000 allowing Islay
Ltd sole use of unique distribution systems for ten years. An impairment loss of CU50,000 in relation
to the goodwill acquired in this business combination is to be recognised in the year ended 31 May
20X9.
(3) 70% of Smart IT Ltd, a business specialising in the distribution of computers, acquired on 1 June 20X8
for CU1.1 million cash. The identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the business had a
net carrying amount of CU1 million and were valued at CU1.2 million on 1 June 20X8. In addition, the
directors of Smart IT Ltd believe that they have built up goodwill within the company and that it is
worth CU200,000.
Islay Ltd revalued one class of its property, plant and equipment on 1 June 20X8, and created a revaluation
reserve of CU600,000. The revalued assets have a remaining useful life of ten years.
The group's capital and reserves (before reflecting any goodwill impairment or amortisation of intangibles
arising from the above acquisitions) in the draft consolidated financial statements as at 31 May 20X9 are as
follows.
CU'000

Capital and reserves


Called up share capital (5,000,000 ordinary shares of CU1 each)
Revaluation reserve (before any 20X9 transfer to retained earnings)
Retained earnings (CU175,500 for the year ended 31 May 20X9)

5,000
600
700
6,300

Requirement
Calculate and disclose the amounts for intangible assets to be included in the consolidated financial
statements for Islay Ltd for the year ended 31 May 20X9, providing the following disclosures.

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Disclosure note for intangibles (a schedule showing the movements in the year)

Statement of changes in equity attributable to the equity holders of Islay Ltd.

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Greenstones Ltd
Greenstones Ltd is a large international company operating in high-tech industries and it incurs significant
costs in researching and developing new products. During the year to 31 December 20X8 its Rajshahi
division has been working on three key projects.
Project Alpha

Development of a new microchip on behalf of Codack Ltd (costs plus 40% to be


reimbursed by Codack Ltd).

Project Beta

Research into the next generation of digital cameras.

Project Gamma

Development of a new and improved nylon substitute for material currently used in
the casings for digital cameras.

At 1 January 20X8 the following costs had been capitalised.

Specialised equipment
Accumulated depreciation (useful life 60 months)
Research and development

Project
Alpha
CU

Project
Beta
CU

160,000

Project
Gamma
CU
500,000
(200,000)
650,000

At 31 December 20X8 Project Alpha was held up awaiting supply of a suitable electronic microscope. It is
envisaged that commercial production by Codack Ltd will start in 20Y0.
Project Beta shows great promise but significant production problems still remain.
Project Gamma was completed on 1 October 20X8 with the start of production of the new product. On 1
April 20X7, when the accumulated research and development costs stood at CU470,000, the final technical
problems were overcome. On 1 October 20X8 the specialised equipment was transferred to other
projects at a carrying amount of CU140,000.
During the year the following costs were incurred.

Materials
Labour

Project
Alpha
CU
22,000
45,000

Project
Beta
CU
15,000
65,000

Project
Gamma
(to 1
October
20X8)
CU
98,000
75,000

In the three months to 31 December 20X8 sales of the new camera casings exceeded expectations and
profit margins were above forecast. It is estimated that the product will have a life of five years.
Requirements
(a)

Explain the qualitative characteristics of relevance and reliability and the potential for conflict between
them, giving an appropriate example.
(3 marks)

(b) Evaluate the treatment of development expenditure set out in BAS 38 Intangible Assets against the
characteristics of relevance and reliability.
(4 marks)
(c)

Prepare extracts from the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X8 reflecting the
above. The only note required is that relating to charges against operating profits.
(10 marks)
(17 marks)

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Okehampton Ltd
Okehampton Ltd carries land and buildings under the revaluation model allowed by BAS 16 Property, Plant
and Equipment and plant and equipment under the cost model.
On 30 June 20X6 Okehampton Ltd decided to sell four of its non-current assets, all of which met the held
for sale criteria under BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations on that date.
Details of these four assets are as follows.
(1) The George House land and buildings had a carrying amount of CU300,000 at 31 December 20X5 and
as it had originally cost CU200,000, a surplus of CU100,000 stood in the revaluation reserve in respect
of it at that date. Depreciation on the buildings element is charged at the rate of CU6,000 per annum;
on historical cost the annual charge would have been CU4,000. On 30 June 20X6 and 31 December
20X6 its fair value was estimated as CU320,000 and the costs to sell at CU9,000. It was sold in 20X7
for CU350,000 net of selling expenses.
(2) The Elizabeth House land and buildings had a carrying amount of CU400,000 at 31 December 20X5
and as it had originally cost CU350,000, a surplus of CU50,000 stood in the revaluation reserve in
respect of it at that date. Depreciation on the buildings element is charged at the rate of CU12,000
per annum; on historical cost the annual charge would have been CU8,000. On 30 June 20X6 and 31
December 20X6 its fair value was estimated as CU360,000 and the costs to sell at CU8,000. It was
sold in 20X7 for CU310,000 net of selling expenses.
(3) The Axford item of plant had a carrying amount of CU200,000 at 31 December 20X5. Depreciation is
charged at the rate of CU20,000 per annum. On 30 June 20X6 and 31 December 20X6 its fair value
was estimated as CU140,000 and the costs to sell at CU9,000. It was sold in 20X7 for CU120,000 net
of selling expenses.
(4) The Waterman item of plant had a carrying amount of CU600,000 at 31 December 20X5.
Depreciation is charged at the rate of CU90,000 per annum. On 30 June 20X6 and 31 December
20X6 its fair value was estimated as CU620,000 and the costs to sell at CU15,000. It was sold in 20X7
for CU635,000 net of selling expenses.
The balance on Okehampton Ltd's revaluation reserve at 31 December 20X5 was CU370,000 and there
were no movements on that reserve other than those in respect of George House and Elizabeth House.
Requirements
Prepare detailed calculations of:
(a)

The carrying amounts of these four assets at 31 December 20X6 and the balance on the revaluation
reserve on that date.
(9 marks)

(b) The amounts to be recognised in respect of these assets in the income statement for the year ended
31 December 20X6.
(4 marks)
(c)

The amounts to be recognised in respect of these assets in the income statement for the year ended
31 December 20X7 and the balance on the revaluation reserve on that date.
(4 marks)
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Banchory Ltd
You have been approached by the financial controller of Banchory Ltd. She has asked you to prepare some
information in relation to the company's draft financial statements for the year ended 30 April 20X0 which
show a draft consolidated profit before tax of CU2,665,000. Details are as follows.
(1) Banchory Ltd has lodged a claim of CU500,000 against one of its suppliers for faulty materials supplied
and the consequential loss arising from their use. The supplier has contested the validity of this claim
and the legal costs arising from this dispute amounted to CU40,000 by 30 April 20X0. The companys
solicitors have advised the directors that, although the outcome is not clear, they have a good case,
and the draft accounts show a receivable for CU500,000 due from the supplier with the corresponding
credit to cost of sales. No adjustment has been made for the legal costs which have not yet been paid.

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On 31 May 20X0 Banchory Ltds quality control staff obtained independent evidence which shows that
the materials were faulty. The companys solicitors advise that it is now probable that the claim will be
settled in full.
(2) Banchory Ltd issues one-year warranties to customers on the supply of some of its products. The
company has experienced a significant rise in the incidence of claims by customers since 1 May 20W9.
Agreed claims now amount to 10% of the sales of these products. Claims tend to arise two months
after the date of sale of the products. Sales subject to warranty in the last six months of the year
amounted to CU6 million. No adjustments have been made to the financial statements in respect of
this matter.
(3) Banchory Ltds solicitors have advised the directors about correspondence from a past employee
claiming unfair dismissal with effect from 4 May 20X0. The claim, which has been provided for in the
draft financial statements, amounts to CU300,000 and the solicitors consider that it is highly unlikely
the company will have to pay any amount.
(4) The companys issued share capital on 1 May 20W9 was 2,000,000 ordinary shares of CU1 each, with
an authorised share capital of 4,000,000 ordinary CU1 shares. There was also an opening balance on
the share premium account of CU450,000. Retained earnings on 1 May 20W9 were CU3,672,000.
This figure is before any retrospective adjustments posted in the year ended 30 April 20X0.
On 31 March 20X0 the company made a 1 for 10 bonus issue. This was followed by a rights issue of 1
for 4 ordinary shares at CU1.75 on 15 April 20X0, when the current market price of each share was
CU2.00.
The entire proceeds of the rights issue were immediately used to acquire the share capital of a
company whose net assets at the date of acquisition had a carrying amount of CU850,000 and a fair
value of CU950,000. The acquired business has not performed to expectations and an impairment
write-down to CUnil is required.
(5) During the year the decision was taken to close down one of the companys two factories, completing
the process, including the sale of the factory unit, prior to the year end. The only gain or loss relating
to this closure was that on the disposal of the factory unit and this has been reflected in the draft
results. At the time this decision was taken, the fair value of the factory was estimated at CU3.05
million and the costs to sell it at CU50,000. The factory was eventually sold for CU3.1 million, net of
selling expenses. At the time of classification as held for sale the factory had a carrying amount of
CU2.1 million. The factory had been included in the balance sheet at valuation and the profit on
disposal, which has been included in the draft results, is based on the historical cost carrying amount of
CU1.3 million. The opening balance on the revaluation reserve was CU800,000.
(6) A machine bought on 1 May 20W7 for CU1,800,000 was then thought to have a useful life of ten
years. However, as at 1 May 20W9 it was discovered that the total useful life of this asset is actually
only six years. The revision of the useful life has been dealt with as a change in accounting policy. This
asset is being depreciated on a straight-line basis with an estimated residual value of CUnil.
(7) On 30 October 20W9 Banchory Ltd revalued a freehold building, which had a remaining life of 50
years. The revaluation surplus of CU500,000 has not been recognised in the financial statements but
the depreciation charge for the period, which has been included in the draft profit, has been based on
the revalued amount.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the provisions and contingencies notes for the financial statements for the year ended
30 April 20X0.
(4 marks)

(b) Calculate a revised consolidated profit before tax figure for the year ended 30 April 20X0. (6 marks)
(c)

Prepare the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 April 20X0. (8 marks)
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Banff Ltd
Banff Ltd sells computer hardware, with or without support services, and also develops unique software.
The following matters are outstanding in the preparation of the published financial statements for the year
ended 30 April 20X1.
(1) The company has drawn up a detailed formal plan for the closure of its distribution division, which has
operated as a separate cost centre, intending to sub-contract this work in the future. This plan has
been approved by the board of directors and announced to employees by the year end. The plan
identified the following costs.
Redundancy costs
Costs of early termination of existing contracts
Anticipated future operating losses 1 May 20X1 to date of closure in June 20X1

CU
250,000
100,000
190,000

The company expects to realise a profit of CU90,000 on disposal of the non-current assets in the
division to be closed. These assets are accounted for under the cost model accounting policy.
(2) The company has been constructing a specialised item of plant and machinery for its own use. The
item had been completed by the year end, and the construction director has summarised the costs
which his department was charged.
CU
Materials
100,000
Labour costs
Factory staff
100,000
Supervision staff (one additional supervisor employed for this project)
15,000
Professional fees sub-contracted designers
22,000
Installation costs
13,000
Administration costs recharged by other departments payroll, personnel,
purchasing (no additional staff required)
11,000
Labour costs include CU20,000 relating to delays in the delivery of components. These arose through
Banff Ltd mis-scheduling deliveries.
The plant is expected to have a useful life of ten years with no residual value. Major overhauls will
need to be carried out every four years at a cost of CU80,000. The company intends to provide
CU20,000 annually to meet this cost.
(3) Banff Ltd entered into a six-year finance lease for plant and machinery on 1 May 20X0, paying a
deposit of CU100,000 to be followed by five equal annual instalments of CU150,000 on 1 May in each
subsequent year. The purchase price of the asset if bought outright would be CU780,000. The
company uses the sum-of-the-digits method to allocate finance charges. Apart from recording the
payment of the deposit on 1 May 20X0, no other accounting entry has been made for this finance
lease.
(4) The hardware division made a sale of a computer on 1 May 20X0. The proceeds of CU4 million were
received on 1 July 20X0 and recognised as revenue. The fee included the supply of hardware and a
four year maintenance contract covering maintenance support. The costs of providing that support on
similar contracts have been CU500,000 per annum, and the mark-up on those maintenance contracts
was 50% on cost.
(5) The software division entered into a CU3 million contract on 1 May 20W9 to develop a unique
product for a customer. At 30 April 20X0 the contract was estimated at 25% complete. However, as
the costs to complete could not be estimated reliably, only the costs incurred of CU200,000 were
recognised as revenue. During the year to 30 April 20X1 a further CU2 million of costs have been
incurred and included within inventory. The contract is now thought to be 75% complete, something
confirmed by an independent expert assessor who has also estimated the costs to complete as
CU400,000 and has confirmed the feasibility of the product. No invoice has yet been rendered to the
customer.
(6) On 1 May 20W9 Banff Ltd acquired an item of plant for CU1 million. The useful life was estimated as
eight years. The carrying amount in the financial statements at 30 April 20X1 is CU750,000 under the
cost model accounting policy. On 1 February 20X1 the plant was considered to be surplus to
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through sale. A professional agent estimated its fair value as CU900,000 and it was advertised for sale
on 1 February 20X1 at that price. The agent charges a 3% commission. While the plant is available for
immediate sale, Banff Ltd has continued to use it for training and incidental production purposes. The
other activities undertaken on the machine have been transferred to other items of plant. A third
party has made an offer at the asking price and it is expected that the sale will be completed during
20X1.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare relevant extracts from the income statement for Banff Ltd for the year ended 30 April 20X1
and the balance sheet as at that date. You are not required to prepare any disclosure notes.
(21 marks)

(b) Calculate the values for the six-year lease which would have appeared in the income statement and
balance sheet if the lease had been classified as an operating lease.
(2 marks)
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Skinner Ltd
You have been asked to help the directors of Skinner Ltd complete the financial statements for the year
ended 30 June 20X3. You have been asked to provide draft information to the board of directors based on
the following information provided by the assistant accountant of Skinner Ltd.
(1) Property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 20X2 was as follows.
Cost
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and machinery

CU
1,620,000
1,278,000
2,898,000

Depreciation
CU
148,800
539,600
688,400

Carrying
amount
CU
1,471,200
738,400
2,209,600

The freehold land and buildings relate to the factory site, of which the land cost CU1 million. On 1 July
20X2 the site was revalued to CU2.36 million, of which CU1.6 million relates to the land.
The annual review of the expected lives of the property, plant and equipment has revealed that a
machine purchased for CU150,000 on 1 July 20X0 now has a remaining useful life of only five years.
Plant and machinery costing CU430,000 was purchased on 1 January 20X3. There were no disposals.
Depreciation is provided on cost on a straight-line basis. The rates used are 2% per annum for
buildings and 10% per annum for plant and machinery.
(2) On 1 July 20X2 the company leased a grinding machine under an eight year contract. Lease payments
are CU65,000 per annum payable in arrears, commencing on 30 June 20X3. The only entry made in
the accounts has been to recognise this years lease payment as an expense in the income statement as
part of administrative expenses.
The lease agreement shows that the rate of interest implicit in the lease is approximately 5%, and the
lessee is responsible for the maintenance of the machine. The present value of the minimum lease
payments is CU419,900.
Other working papers show that the cash price of the machine was CU450,000, and it has an
expected useful life of ten years.
(3) Skinner Ltd manufactures one product, a food processor. The costs of making a processor have been
established as follows.
CU
Variable cost per unit
Raw materials
Import duties on above
Direct labour

10.00
1.00
15.00
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In addition, the following costs are also incurred every month.

Factory power
Factory supervisors' salaries
Depreciation of plant
Selling costs
Distribution costs

Total cost
CU
3,000
2,000
7,000
6,000
2,000
20,000

Cost/5,000
units
CU
0.60
0.40
1.40
1.20
0.40
4.00

Cost/4,000
units
CU
0.75
0.50
1.75
1.50
0.50
5.00

The normal activity level is 5,000 units produced per month. The selling price is CU32 per unit.
Inventory at 30 June 20X3 comprises the 4,000 units produced in June.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the note analysing the movement on property, plant and equipment for the year ended
30 June 20X3 and any other narrative notes required in respect of property, plant and equipment as a
result of the above information.
(10 marks)

(b) Prepare a note analysing future lease payments on the gross basis and show how the above lease will
be reflected in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 20X3 (including the cash flow
statement). No other notes to the financial statements are required.
(6 marks)
(c)

Calculate the carrying amount of inventory at 30 June 20X3.

(3 marks)
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Rosetta Ltd
Rosetta Ltd, a listed group, is a multinational enterprise that focuses on developing and delivering
psychometric tests for recruitment purposes and a wide range of training courses/products.
The group is currently finalising its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X2.
These were prepared by the CEO in the absence of a financial controller. The draft income statement
shows profit before tax of CU17 million, which represents a 16% increase on the previous year.
As the newly-appointed financial controller you have been asked to review the following matters.
(1) At the start of the year an extensive review was carried out on all the property, plant and equipment
held by the group. Following advice from an independent industry expert, the following changes were
made with effect from 1 January 20X2.

The method of depreciation used on certain items of printing equipment was changed. The
equipment was originally purchased on 1 January 20X1 for CU12 million and was initially
depreciated using a 15% reducing-balance method. This is to be changed to straight-line over a
total useful life of five years.

The total useful life of some property originally purchased on 1 January 20X0 for CU40 million
was reduced from 25 to 20 years.

In the draft accounts both of the above items have been dealt with as adjustments to the retained
earnings brought forward at 1 January 20X2. Retained earnings as restated are shown as CU35 million
in the draft accounts.
(2) During the current year the group has expanded into the computer-based training market. This has
been achieved in two ways.
(i)

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Via the acquisition on 1 January 20X2 of 60% of Newtrain Ltd, a company which already had a
portfolio of CD-Rom training products. To integrate Newtrain Ltd into the group, Rosetta Ltd
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the acquisition date a reorganisation provision of CU1.2 million was recognised. Goodwill arising
in the business combination was then measured at CU6 million.
In the draft accounts the goodwill has been amortised over its estimated useful life of twenty
years. An impairment review at 31 December 20X2 revealed its recoverable amount to be
CU4.1 million.
(ii)

Via the internal development of new IT technology which allows for close monitoring of trainees
progression through the learning material. The project was started in early February 20X2 and
the final product was successfully launched on 30 November 20X2. At that date the following
costs were capitalised as an intangible non-current asset.
IT hardware (purchased 1 February 20X2, useful life 48 months)
Employment costs of those developing the product
Costs incurred in training staff to deliver the new product

CU
600,000
1,800,000
480,000
2,880,000

This total cost is being amortised over the product's expected useful life of 72 months.
60% of the employment costs were incurred prior to 31 August 20X2, the date on which the
technical feasibility and financial viability of the product were confirmed. A competitor has
recently approached Rosetta Ltd and offered CU6 million for the know-how embodied in the
product. As a result, the intangible asset has been revalued to CU6 million in the draft financial
statements, and a gain of CU3,160,000 recognised in the income statement.
Intangible assets at 1 January 20X2 comprised goodwill in respect of an earlier acquisition of
CU2,100,000. Accumulated impairment losses in relation to that goodwill at 1 January 20X2 were
CU300,000. A further CU200,000 still needs to be recognised in the current year.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the note analysing the movement on intangible assets which would appear in the financial
statements of Rosetta Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X2.
(6 marks)

(b) Calculate a revised pre-tax profit for the year ended 31 December 20X2 and the correct retained
earnings brought forward.
(11 marks)
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Arran Ltd
The board of directors of Arran Ltd have asked you, as financial controller, to prepare some information in
relation to the companys draft financial statements for the year ended 31 May 20X1. Details are as follows.
(1) On 1 June 20W8 Arran Ltd acquired 75% of the ordinary share capital of Jura Ltd and 80% of the
ordinary share capital of Islay Ltd. On 1 December 20X0 Arran Ltd purchased 30% of the ordinary
share capital of Millport Ltd. On 31 January 20X1 Arran Ltd disposed of its entire holding in Islay Ltd
for CU2.5 million.

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The draft income statements of the four companies for the year ended 31 May 20X1 were as follows.

Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Profit before tax
Tax
Profit for the period

Arran Ltd
CU
10,000,000
(7,400,000)
2,600,000
(1,100,000)
1,500,000
(450,000)
1,050,000

Jura Ltd
CU
6,500,000
(4,500,000)
2,000,000
(650,000)
1,350,000
(400,000)
950,000

Islay Ltd
CU
3,900,000
(2,700,000)
1,200,000
(390,000)
810,000
(240,000)
570,000

Millport Ltd
CU
14,500,000
(10,000,000)
4,500,000
(1,700,000)
2,800,000
(840,000)
1,960,000

Arran Ltd acquired its holding in Islay Ltd for CU1,600,000 when the fair value of the net assets
of Islay Ltd was CU1,400,000. The net assets of Islay Ltd on 1 June 20X0 were CU1,700,000.

Goodwill impairment reviews to the start of the current year revealed cumulative impairments of
CU96,000 in relation to the acquisition of Islay Ltd.

Millport Ltd sold goods to Arran Ltd on 1 January 20X1 for CU480,000, at a mark-up on cost of
331/3%. Arran Ltd still had half of these goods in inventory at the year end.

Arran Ltd has not yet accounted for the disposal of Islay Ltd.

(2) Property, plant and equipment in the draft financial statements is currently stated as follows.
CU
5,500,000
3,400,000
1,200,000
200,000

Arran Ltd
Jura Ltd
Islay Ltd
Millport Ltd

The directors had planned to carry out an impairment review of certain items of plant at 31 May
20X1. However, they were too busy to do this and the review was therefore carried out in June
20X1. It revealed the following in respect of machines owned by Jura Ltd and Millport Ltd.

Carrying amount
Fair value
Costs to sell
Value in use

Jura Ltd
CU
500,000
400,000
50,000
390,000

Millport Ltd
CU
100,000
80,000
10,000
60,000

No falls below carrying amounts were identified at that date in respect of the plant and machinery of
Arran Ltd. However, a fire at one of Arran Ltds processing units on 1 July 20X1 destroyed much of
the plant at that unit. This plant had a carrying amount at 31 May 20X1 of CU1 million. Unfortunately,
the directors had not kept their insurance valuations up to date and, as a result, only expect to
recover 50% of this amount.
Depreciation and impairments on plant and machinery are charged to cost of sales. The income
statement extracts above do not reflect the above issues. All falls in value are considered to have
taken place in the second half of the year to 31 May 20X1.
Requirements
(a)

Calculate the following amounts for inclusion in the consolidated income statement of Arran Ltd for
the year ended 31 May 20X1.
(i)

Cost of sales

(ii)

Profit arising on the disposal of Islay Ltd

(iii) Share of profits of associates


(iv) Tax charge

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(12 marks)

QUESTION BANK

(b) Calculate the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment for inclusion in the consolidated
balance sheet of Arran Ltd as at 31 May 20X1 and prepare any relevant extracts from the financial
statements arising from (2) above.
(3 marks)
(c)

Explain the rationale for the required treatment of each of the items in (a) above.

(6 marks)
(21 marks)

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Elie Ltd
The directors of Elie Ltd are in the process of preparing financial statements for the year ended 30 June
20X2. They have asked you to assist them with certain calculations, details of which are set out below.
(1) On 1 July 20X1 Elie Ltd acquired 80% of the CU1 million ordinary share capital of Monans Ltd by
issuing 200,000 CU1 ordinary shares. Elie Ltds ordinary shares were quoted at CU17 on 1 July 20X1.
Professional fees to support the acquisition process amounted to CU90,000. A further amount of
CU92,000 is payable in cash on 1 July 20X2.
An issue of a further 24,000 shares is contingent on Monans Ltd achieving a 10% increase in revenue in
the year ended 31 October 20X2. These extra shares would be issued on 1 July 20X3. Monans Ltd has
achieved increases in revenue over the past five years of 11%, 8%, 10%, 11% and 12% (from the
earliest to the most recent year).
The net assets of Monans Ltd in its accounts as at 1 July 20X1 were CU3 million, with fair value CU1
million higher than carrying amount.
Elie Ltd has identified the following matters not recognised in the financial statements of Monans Ltd
as at 1 July 20X1.

A legal claim had been made by Monans Ltd against a supplier for damages suffered as a result of
faulty goods supplied to Monans Ltd. At the acquisition date the companys lawyers considered it
virtually certain that the claim would succeed. The fair value of the claim was assessed as
CU200,000 and this amount was received in December 20X1. Monans Ltd disclosed CU200,000
as a contingent asset at the acquisition date.

Operating losses of CU300,000 were expected to be incurred in the 6 months after acquisition.

Reorganisation costs of CU100,000 were to be incurred to bring Monans Ltds systems into line
with those of the group. A detailed plan for these changes was not yet in existence and no
announcement for such changes had been made.

A fall of CU50,000 in the value of inventories held on 30 June 20X1 due to a fire at a warehouse
on 5 July 20X1. The inventories now have a net realisable value of CU5,000. All inventories in the
group at 30 June 20X2 were correctly valued.

The goodwill impairment review at 30 June 20X2 revealed a loss of CU70,000 in relation to this
acquisition.

(2) The consolidated income statement currently shows a profit for the period of CU1,456,500 but has
not yet been adjusted to reflect any adjustments required as a result of matter (1) above.
In addition to the ordinary shares issued on acquisition of Monans Ltd Elie Ltd also issued 300,000
redeemable and 200,000 irredeemable preference shares during the year. All preference shares were
issued at a premium of CU0.20p over their nominal value of CU1 per share and have a coupon rate of
5%.
The following ordinary dividends were declared by Elie Ltd.
15 July 20X1
10 July 20X2

10p per share


15p per share

All of the preference dividends were declared before the end of the year.
No adjustments to the draft financial statements have been made in respect of these dividends.
On 1 July 20X1 Elie Ltd had the following balances on its consolidated capital and reserves.

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CU
1,000,000
500,000
250,000
5,678,500
7,428,500

Ordinary shares
Share premium
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings

(3) The revaluation reserve arose in 20X0 when the companys plant and machinery was revalued. One
item of plant, which was purchased on 1 July 20W8 for CU100,000 and was revalued to CU120,000
on 1 July 20X0, was subjected to an impairment review on 30 June 20X2. The review revealed that
this asset now has a recoverable amount of CU50,000.
Elie Ltds depreciation policy is to depreciate all plant on a 10% straight-line basis, whether based on
cost or on revalued amount. Elie Ltd makes an annual transfer between the revaluation reserve and
retained earnings as a result of its revaluations in accordance with best practice.
Depreciation for the year ended 30 June 20X2 has already been correctly charged to the income
statement and includes depreciation on the above impaired asset. No adjustment has been made as yet
in respect of the above impairment. If total depreciation had been calculated on cost as opposed to on
revalued amounts, the charge would have been CU45,000 lower.
Requirements
(a)

Calculate the amount of goodwill acquired in the business combination with Monans Ltd that would be
carried in the group accounts of Elie Ltd for the year ended 30 June 20X2.
(6 marks)

(b) Prepare the following columns only from the consolidated statement of changes in equity for Elie Ltd
for the year ended 30 June 20X2: ordinary share capital, irredeemable preference share capital, share
premium and revaluation reserve.
(10 marks)
(16 marks)

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Wester Ross Ltd


On 1 February 20X0 Wester Ross Ltd acquired 75% of the ordinary share capital of Ullapool Ltd, financed
by the issue of 2 million CU1 ordinary shares of Wester Ross Ltd at CU7 per share and by CU7 million in
cash.
On 10 March 20W8 Wester Ross Ltd acquired 30% of the ordinary share capital of Glenelg Ltd for CU2
million cash.
The summarised balance sheets of the companies were as follows.

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment
Investments
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets

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At 31 October 20X0 (draft)


Wester Ross
Ullapool
Glenelg
Ltd
Ltd
Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
CU'000

At acquisition
Ullapool
Glenelg
Ltd
Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

42,000
9,000

18,000

3,000

17,000

2,300

4,000
8,500

63,500

2,500
1,700
700
22,900

500
400

3,900

2,000
1,500
300
20,800

300
100

2,700

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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
(CU1 shares)
Revaluation reserve
General reserve
Retained earnings
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Total equity and liabilities

At 31 October 20X0 (draft)


Wester Ross
Ullapool
Glenelg
Ltd
Ltd
Ltd

40,000
10,000

3,000
53,000
5,500
5,000
63,500

12,000
2,000
4,000
2,600
20,600
1,000
1,300
22,900

1,500

1,900
3,400
300
200
3,900

At acquisition
Ullapool
Glenelg
Ltd
Ltd

12,000
1,500
3,500
2,000
19,000
800
1,000
20,800

1,500

900
2,400
200
100
2,700

Additional information
(1) The fair value of freehold property in Glenelg Ltd was CU1.5 million above carrying amount at the
date of acquisition; all of this related to the land element of the property.
(2) Wester Ross Ltd has not yet accounted for the shares issued in acquiring Ullapool Ltd but has fully
accounted for the cash element of the consideration for both Ullapool Ltd and Glenelg Ltd.
(3) Ullapool Ltd sold various items of property, plant and equipment to Wester Ross Ltd for CU750,000
on 30 April 20X0. The assets originally cost CU1 million on 30 April 20W5 and are being depreciated
over ten years on a straight-line basis. Wester Ross Ltd is depreciating the assets over their remaining
useful life.
(4) As at 31 October 20X0 the impairment reviews revealed cumulative losses of CU810,000 in relation
to the goodwill acquired in the business combination with Ullapool Ltd and of CU276,000 in respect
of the investment in Glenelg Ltd.
(5) At the time Ullapool Ltd was acquired the company was in dispute with one of its suppliers, giving rise
to a contingent liability of CU110,000. The fair value of this liability as at acquisition was assessed as
CU98,000 and the liability was still outstanding as at the year end. In addition, at acquisition Ullapool
Ltd held raw materials which had cost CU30,000 but which had a replacement cost of CU42,000. This
inventory was all sold following the acquisition.
(6) After Wester Ross Ltd's draft balance sheet had been prepared, it was decided that the provision for
uncollectible trade receivables at 31 October 20X0 should be increased by CU400,000.
(7) On 1 January 20X0 the companies paid the following ordinary dividends.
Wester Ross Ltd
Ullapool Ltd
Glenelg Ltd

10p per share


5p per share
20p per share

These dividends have been correctly and consistently accounted for.


Requirements
(a)

From the above data calculate the following amounts for the consolidated balance sheet of Wester
Ross Ltd as at 31 October 20X0.
(i)

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of Ullapool Ltd

(ii)

Investments in associates

(iii) Retained earnings

(11 marks)

(b) Prepare extracts from the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 October 20X0 in
so far as the information is available, including any relevant notes.
(9 marks)
(c)

Explain the purpose of group financial statements and the concepts underlying their preparation.
(5 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

(25 marks)

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Shadowlands Ltd
You are the newly-appointed financial controller of Shadowlands Ltd. The directors have asked you to
prepare certain items of information for the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X7.
The following information is relevant.
(1) The directors have prepared the following summarised consolidated income statement.
Operating profit
Investment income
Interest payable
Profit before taxation
Income tax
Profit after taxation

CU
3,500,000
950,000
(50,000)
4,400,000
(1,700,000)
2,700,000

Current assets and liabilities at 31 December 20X7 and 31 December 20X6 and the depreciation
charges for those years were as follows.
20X7
20X6
CU
CU
Inventories
350,600
460,700
Trade and other receivables
279,600
256,900
Cash and cash equivalents
10,500
7,850
Trade and other payables
178,500
182,300
Depreciation charges
356,000
372,000
(2) On 1 January 20X7 Shadowlands Ltd entered into a finance lease for a machine with a fair value of
CU105,000. On that date the company paid a deposit of CU10,000. On 31 December 20X7 the
company paid the first instalment of CU30,000. Three other instalments of CU30,000 each are due.
The directors have debited the payments to date to cost of sales.
(3) In 20X3 Shadowlands Ltd had purchased 30% of the ordinary share capital of Bacardi Ltd for
CU300,000 and has treated Bacardi Ltd as an associated undertaking since that date. Bacardi Ltds
capital and reserves have been as follows.
At 31 December
20X7
At acquisition
CU
CU
Ordinary share capital
500,000
500,000
Retained earnings
200,000
650,300
In the year to 31 December 20X7 Bacardi Ltd took CU110,200 to retained earnings. Shadowlands Ltd
disposed of its holding in Bacardi Ltd on 30 June 20X7 for CU750,000. The directors have credited
this amount to investment income. Up until 31 December 20X6 Shadowlands Ltd had recognised
impairments in respect of Bacardi Ltd of CU20,000 in both its individual and its group accounts.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the note to the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7
which reconciles profit before tax to cash generated from operations.
(6 marks)

(b) Calculate the liability in respect of the finance lease at 31 December 20X7 and show how this would
be disclosed in the financial statements. Use the sum-of-the-digits basis to allocate interest. Notes to
the accounts are not required.
(4 marks)
(c)

Calculate the profit or loss on the disposal of Shadowlands Ltds interest in Bacardi Ltd in both the
group accounts and Shadowlands Ltds individual accounts.
(5 marks)
(15 marks)

Note: Ignore taxation.

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Scribo Ltd
Scribo Ltd is a large publishing company which is organised into several divisions. The financial controller
has asked you, as assistant accountant, to prepare certain items of information for the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 20X6. The following information is relevant.
(1) The financial controller has calculated a preliminary figure for revenue for the year ended 30 June
20X6. This is made up of the following.
Revenue
CU
356,700
789,400
3,450,800
367,700
4,964,600

Division
Magazine subscriptions
Magazines sold via newsagents
Book sales
Advances for books yet to be published

The company publishes one magazine, sales of which commenced on 1 March 20X6. Magazine
subscriptions are purchased on an annual basis for CU30 each and magazines are despatched on the
first working day of the month. 50% of the above revenue from magazine subscriptions arose prior to
the first issue, 25% in March and 25% in April.
Magazines are also sold via newsagents on a sale or return basis for CU3 each. When they receive the
next months delivery newsagents are required to return any unsold magazines for the previous
month, together with a returns note detailing how many copies are being returned. Within the next
week they are invoiced by Scribo Ltd for the previous months purchases. Returns notes received by
Scribo Ltd on 5 July 20X6 showed returns of 10,500 copies.
(2) The financial statements for the previous year showed that Scribo Ltd had the following recorded
within non-current assets at 30 June 20X5 in respect of intangible assets.
Cost
Goodwill
Publishing titles
Technical know-how

CU
450,000
120,000
300,000

Accumulated
amortisation/impairments
CU
120,000
12,000
90,000

The goodwill was acquired on the purchase of a sole trader on 1 July 20X2. At that time it was
estimated that the goodwill had a useful life of ten years. The technical know-how, which relates to
Scribo Ltds printing methods, is protected by a legal right which has a life of ten years.
On the last day of the year Scribo Ltd purchased the assets of one of its competitors, including
customer lists valued at CU30,000, publishing titles valued at CU45,000 and goodwill of CU100,000.
Impairments to be recognised in the current year amount to CU50,000 in respect of goodwill.
Publishing titles and customer lists are considered to have useful lives of five years.
Requirements
(a)

Calculate revenue for inclusion in the income statement for the year ended 30 June 20X6. (3 marks)

(b) Prepare the note showing the movements on intangible assets which would appear in the financial
statements for the year ended 30 June 20X6.
(4 marks)
(7 marks)

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Preparation of full consolidated financial statements

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Hemmingway Ltd
Hemmingway Ltd has investments in Steinbeck Ltd which is a subsidiary and Innes Ltd which is an investment.
The draft balance sheets of Hemmingway Ltd and Steinbeck Ltd at 30 June 20X4 are shown below.
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment in Steinbeck Ltd
Investment in Innes Ltd

Hemmingway Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
6,720
1,540
1,200

Steinbeck Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
820

9,460

Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Amount due from Steinbeck Ltd
Cash and cash equivalents

360
370
75
15

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Issued CU1 ordinary shares
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Amount due to Hemmingway Ltd

170
230

10
820
10,280

410
1,230

5,000
200
1,210
6,410

600
40
220
860

3,200

50

670

270
50
670
10,280

Total equity and liabilities

820

320
1,230

Additional information
(1) Hemmingway Ltd acquired 450,000 CU1 ordinary shares in Steinbeck Ltd on 1 July 20X2 for CU1.54
million. At that date the balance on Steinbeck Ltd's retained earnings was a credit of CU140,000 and the
balance on the revaluation reserve was a credit of CU28,000.
(2) Innes Ltd is not an associate of Hemmingway Ltd.
(3) The fair value of the plant of Steinbeck Ltd was CU200,000 in excess of its carrying amount at 1 July
20X2. This plant is to be depreciated over five years from the acquisition date on a straight-line basis, with
no residual value.
(4) Hemmingway Ltd sold plant to Steinbeck Ltd on 1 July 20X3 for CU96,000; the plant had cost CU100,000
on 1 July 20X2 and had a carrying amount of CU80,000. The plant is to be depreciated over its estimated
remaining useful life of four years.
(5) Hemmingway Ltd sold goods to Steinbeck Ltd at a price of CU25,000 on 30 June 20X4, which were not
received by Steinbeck Ltd until 5 July 20X4. Hemmingway Ltd calculates selling price at a mark-up of 25%
on cost.

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Requirements
(a)

Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of Hemmingway Ltd at 30 June 20X4.


Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

(15 marks)

(b) Hemmingway Ltd is considering the purchase of more shares in Innes Ltd which will make Innes Ltd an
associate of Hemmingway Ltd. State briefly and justify the appropriate accounting treatment in the
consolidated balance sheet of Hemmingway Ltd if Innes Ltd becomes an associate.
(3 marks)
(18 marks)

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Highland Ltd
The draft summarised balance sheets of Highland Ltd and Lowland Ltd at 31 December 20X2 are set out
below. On 31 March 20X2 Highland Ltd acquired for cash 75% of the CU1 ordinary shares in Lowland Ltd. The
retained earnings of the two companies at 1 January 20X2 were CU2,800,000 and CU1,500,000 respectively.
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment in Lowland Ltd
Current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables group
Trade receivables other
Cash and cash equivalents

Highland Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

Lowland Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

3,560
2,940
6,500
1,150
400
1,500
100

2,800

2,800
550

800
50

Total assets

3,150
9,650

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Retained earnings
Equity

3,500
700
3,500
7,700

900
170
2,300
3,370

1,100

110

Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Current liabilities
Trade payables group
Trade payables other
Dividends
Total equity and liabilities

700
150

850
9,650

400
240
80

1,400
4,200

720
4,200

Additional information
(1) The fair value of Lowland Ltd's property on 31 March 20X2 was CU200,000 above its carrying amount. All
of this relates to the buildings element of the property, which is being depreciated at 4% per annum.
(2) At the date of acquisition the replacement cost of raw material inventories was CU400,000. The carrying
amount was CU300,000. At 31 December 20X2 30% of these raw materials remained in inventory. The
rest had been converted to finished goods and sold to third parties.
(3) Highland Ltd has not yet recognised in its draft balance sheet the dividend receivable from Lowland Ltd,
which was declared out of post-acquisition profits.
(4) Since the date of acquisition Highland Ltd has sold to Lowland Ltd inventories valued at CU800,000; half
of these goods remained in the inventories of Lowland Ltd at 31 December 20X2. Highland Ltd calculated
the transfer price of the goods at cost plus a mark-up of 25%.

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(5) It is the accounting policy of Highland Ltd to undertake annual reviews for goodwill impairment. At
31 December 20X2 an impairment of CU20,000 was identified in respect of Lowland Ltd.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of Highland Ltd as at 31 December 20X2.


Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

(18 marks)

(b) Explain the purpose of group financial statements and the concepts underlying their preparation.
(6 marks)
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Ullapool Ltd
Ullapool Ltd acquired 70% of the ordinary share capital of Kyle Ltd on 1 May 20X7. The consideration
comprised CU500,000 cash payable 1 May 20X7 and 3 million 25p ordinary shares issued on 1 May 20X7
(market value 50p). Professional advisers' fees on the acquisition amounted to CU250,000.
On 31 August 20X7 Ullapool Ltd acquired 30% of the ordinary share capital of Portree Ltd (incorporated on
1 November 20X6) for CU590,000 cash. Portree Ltd should be accounted for as an associate.
The draft summarised balance sheets of the three companies at 31 October 20X7 showed the following.
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment
Investments

Ullapool Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
6,500
2,840

Kyle Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
2,900

9,340
Current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Issued CU1 ordinary
shares
Issued 25p ordinary shares
Share premium
Retained earnings
Equity
Current liabilities
Trade payables
Total equity and liabilities

900
430
330

1,660
11,000

Portree Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
1,800

2,900
830
350
120

1,300
4,200

1,800
420
130
150

700
2,500

1,700

800

4,750
1,250
2,200
8,200

1,850
3,550

1,200
2,000

2,800
11,000

650
4,200

500
2,500

Additional information
(1) The CU2,840,000 investments in the balance sheet of Ullapool Ltd comprise CU2,250,000 in respect of
Kyle Ltd and CU590,000 in respect of Portree Ltd.
(2) The company estimates that a further cost of the acquisition of Kyle Ltd was CU50,000 for its own staff
time. This has been charged to the income statement in the year ended 31 October 20X7.
(3) At the date of acquisition land held by Kyle Ltd had a market value of CU290,000 in excess of its carrying
amount. In addition inventories included raw materials at an original cost of CU150,000, which had a
replacement cost of CU182,000. These inventories had all been sold by the year end.
(4) As at 31 October 20X7 the impairment review indicated losses of CU1,000 in relation to the acquisition
of Portree Ltd.

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(5) At the dates of acquisition the retained earnings of Kyle Ltd and Portree Ltd were CU1.25 million and
CU1 million respectively.
(6) The inventories of Ullapool Ltd include goods purchased from Kyle Ltd for CU51,000 on 10 October
20X7. Kyle Ltd applies a mark-up of 50% on the cost of its goods. Ullapool Ltd had paid for CU31,000 of
these goods on 20 October. The final CU20,000 was paid on 30 October 20X7, but Kyle Ltd did not
receive and account for the CU20,000 cheque until 3 November 20X7.
Requirement
Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of Ullapool Ltd as at 31 October 20X7.

(14 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Law Ltd
Law Ltd acquired holdings in Balgay Ltd and Newtyle Ltd as follows.
Balgay Ltd
Newtyle Ltd

70% of the ordinary share capital on 1 July 20X0 for CU5.5 million cash.
40% of the ordinary share capital on 10 May 20W7 for CU1 million cash.

The summarised balance sheets of the companies as at 31 August 20X1 were as follows.

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments
Intangibles
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Preference share capital (irredeemable)
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings/(losses)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Dividends
Total equity and liabilities

Law Ltd
CU'000

Balgay Ltd
CU'000

Newtyle Ltd
CU'000

7,500
6,500
100

6,000

120

2,500

1,000
1,100
200
16,400

500
450
50
7,120

200
190
90
2,980

10,000
2,000

3,000
15,000

6,000

500
(280)
6,220

1,000

1,820
2,820

700
700
16,400

720
180
7,120

110
50
2,980

Additional information
(1) The intangibles carried by Balgay Ltd are CU70,000 goodwill acquired on the acquisition of the net assets
and trade of an unincorporated business in 20W9, and CU50,000 relating to legal rights acquired in the
same year over specialised machinery, without which Balgay Ltd cannot operate.

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(2) The reserves of the companies on the dates of acquisition of share capital were as follows.
Revaluation
reserve
CU'000
Newtyle Ltd
Balgay Ltd

10 May 20W7
1 July 20X0

500

Retained
earnings
CU'000
900
600

(3) There have been no changes in the share capitals of the companies since Law Ltd acquired the shares.
(4) As at 31 August 20X1 the impairment reviews revealed cumulative losses of CU116,000 relating to the
goodwill arising in the business combination with Balgay Ltd and CU120,000 in respect of the investment
in Newtyle Ltd. Goodwill in respect of Balgay Ltd was originally estimated to have a useful life of five
years.
(5) Balgay Ltd sold a property to Law Ltd on 1 September 20X0 for CU400,000. The property had a carrying
amount of CU300,000 in the accounts of Balgay Ltd as at 1 September 20X0, with an original cost of
CU600,000 in September 20W5 and an estimated useful life of ten years from that date.
(6) Current liabilities of the companies include the following amounts for dividends declared before the year
end.
Ordinary
shares
CU'000
500
180
50

Law Ltd
Balgay Ltd
Newtyle Ltd

Preference
shares
CU'000
200

Law Ltd has not yet accounted for any dividends receivable.
Requirement
Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of Law Ltd as at 31 August 20X1.
Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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(17 marks)

Heeley Ltd
Heeley Ltd, a listed company, has investments in two companies, Sothall Ltd and Aughton Ltd. The draft
summarised balance sheets of the three companies at 31 December 20X3 are shown below.
Heeley Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment
Investments

5,200
18,600

Sothall Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

4,000

23,800

Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other
receivables
Amount due from
Sothall Ltd
Cash and cash equivalents

Aughton Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

8,000

4,000

8,000

2,300

1,600

4,500

4,800

2,400

3,700

500
1,100

300

400

8,700
32,500

4,300
8,300

8,600
16,600

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Heeley Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Issued
CU1
ordinary
shares
Retained earnings/(losses)
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Amount due to Heeley
Ltd

20,000

5,000

6,500

Aughton Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
6,000

(1,000)

5,000

26,500

4,000

11,000

2,000

3,700
2,300

Total equity and liabilities

Sothall Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

1,500
500
300
6,000
32,500

4,200
1,400

2,300
8,300

5,600
16,600

Additional information
(1) Heeley Ltd acquired 3 million CU1 ordinary shares in Sothall Ltd on 1 April 20X1 for CU3 cash per share.
At that date the credit balance on Sothall Ltd's retained earnings was CU4 million.
(2) On 1 April 20X3 Heeley Ltd acquired 2.4 million CU1 ordinary shares in Aughton Ltd for CU4 cash per
share. Aughton Ltd should be accounted for as an associate. The draft profit of Aughton Ltd for the year
ended 31 December 20X3 was CU6 million, which accrued evenly over the year.
(3) Professional fees of CU500,000 incurred by Heeley Ltd, which are directly attributable to the acquisition
of Aughton Ltd, have been charged in the income statement of Heeley Ltd.
(4) The fair value of the freehold land of Sothall Ltd was CU1 million in excess of its carrying amount at the
date of acquisition.
(5) Impairment reviews carried out since acquisition have revealed the following losses in relation to goodwill
and the investment in the associate.
For year ended 31 December
20X1
20X2
20X3

Sothall Ltd
CU'000
300
800
700

Aughton Ltd
CU'000
1,500

(6) On 27 December 20X3 Sothall Ltd sent a cash payment of CU200,000 to Heeley Ltd. Heeley Ltd received
the cash on 5 January 20X4.
(7) Heeley Ltd sold goods at a transfer price of CU1 million to Sothall Ltd during the year; three quarters of
these goods remained in the inventory of Sothall Ltd at the year end. Heeley Ltd calculates the price of
the goods using a gross profit of 20% on the transfer price.
(8) After Aughton Ltd's draft balance sheet was prepared, it was discovered that no revenue had been
recognised for sales totalling CU200,000 made on the last three days of the accounting period, even
though the relevant goods had been despatched to customers and excluded from Aughton Ltd's
inventories at 31 December 20X3.
Requirement
Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of Heeley Ltd as at 31 December 20X3.
Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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(16 marks)

QUESTION BANK

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Harris Ltd
Harris Ltd has investments in two companies, Scalpay Ltd and Auskerry Ltd. The draft, summarised balance
sheets of the three companies at 31 December 20X5 are shown below.
Harris Ltd

Scalpay Ltd

Auskerry Ltd

CU'000
20,200
20,000
4,000

CU'000
15,100

CU'000
8,600

Current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets

3,500
2,300
200
50,200

2,700
1,600
300
19,700

1,400
900
100
11,000

Capital and reserves


Issued CU1 ordinary shares
Retained earnings

35,000
6,000

15,000
2,300

8,000
1,900

6,000

1,000

500

3,200

50,200

1,200
200
19,700

600

11,000

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment in Scalpay Ltd
Investment in Auskerry Ltd

Non-current liabilities
Debentures
Current liabilities
Trade payables
Dividends
Total equity and liabilities
Additional information

(1) Harris Ltd acquired 75% of the CU1 ordinary shares in Scalpay Ltd on 1 October 20X3. At that date the
balance on Scalpay Ltd's retained earnings was CU1,800,000.
(2) On 1 October 20X5 Harris Ltd acquired 30% of the CU1 ordinary shares in Auskerry Ltd. The profit for
Auskerry Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X5 was CU600,000, and this profit accumulated evenly
over the year. Auskerry Ltd paid no dividends in the year ended 31 December 20X5. Auskerry Ltd should
be accounted for as an associated company of Harris Ltd.
(3) Harris Ltd has calculated that the costs incurred in acquiring Auskerry Ltd were CU200,000 and this sum
has been charged to the income statement of Harris Ltd. This comprises CU120,000 allocated overheads
from the acquisitions department and CU80,000 of directly attributable costs.
(4) The fair value of the land in Scalpay Ltd was CU1 million in excess of carrying amount at the date of
acquisition.
(5) Harris Ltd has not recognised the dividend receivable from Scalpay Ltd in its draft balance sheet at
31 December 20X5.
(6) At 1 October 20X3 Scalpay Ltd had a contingent liability relating to a legal claim against the company of
CU400,000, for which the fair value was estimated at CU300,000. An out of court settlement was agreed
on 30 June 20X5 and CU300,000 was paid to settle the case.
(7) Harris Ltd has carried out annual impairment reviews on goodwill. On 31 December 20X4 an impairment
loss of CU100,000 was recognised on the goodwill relating to Scalpay Ltd, but there have been no further
impairment losses identified.
(8) Scalpay Ltd sold goods to Harris Ltd valued at CU800,000 during the year ended 31 December 20X5 and
a quarter of these goods have been re-sold by Harris Ltd. Scalpay Ltd calculated the transfer price of the
goods at cost plus a mark-up of 25%.
(9) Harris Ltd's draft financial statements at 31 December 20X5 included a note explaining a contingent asset
of CU200,000. This sum was received on 31 January 20X6. This should now be accounted for as an
adjusting event after the balance sheet date.

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Requirements
(a)

Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of Harris Ltd at 31 December 20X5.

(15 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.


(b) Explain in what circumstances, if any, Auskerry Ltd could have been considered to be an associated
company of Harris Ltd if the shareholding had been 15%, rather than 30%.
(4 marks)
(19 marks)

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Lowland Ltd
Lowland Ltd acquired two subsidiaries as follows.
1 July 20X1

80% of Aviemore Ltd for CU5 million when the carrying amount of the net assets of
Aviemore Ltd was CU4 million (represented by share capital of CU3,800,000 and
retained earnings of CU200,000).

30 November 20X7

65% of Buchan Ltd for CU2 million when the carrying amount of the net assets of
Buchan Ltd was CU1.6 million (represented by share capital of CU1,200,000 and
retained earnings of CU400,000).

The income statements of the companies for the year ended 31 March 20X8 were as follows.

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Net operating expenses
Finance cost
Investment income
Profit/(loss) before tax
Income tax expense
Profit/(loss) for the year

Lowland
Ltd
CU'000
5,000
(3,000)
2,000
(1,000)

230
1,230
(300)
930

Aviemore
Ltd
CU'000
3,000
(2,300)
700
(500)
(50)

150
(50)
100

Buchan
Ltd
CU'000
2,910
(2,820)
90
(150)
(210)

(270)

(270)

Extracts from the statements of changes in equity of the companies (all relating to retained earnings) for the
year ended 31 March 20X8 were as follows.

Net profit/(loss) for the year


Interim dividends on ordinary shares
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Lowland
Ltd
CU'000
930
(200)
730
1,500
2,230

Aviemore
Ltd
CU'000
100
(50)
50
240
290

Buchan
Ltd
CU'000
(270)

(270)
580
310

Additional information
(1) On 1 April 20X7 Buchan Ltd issued CU2.1 million 10% loan stock to Lowland Ltd. Interest is payable
twice yearly on 1 October and 1 April. Lowland Ltd has accounted only for the interest received on
1 October 20X7.
(2) On 1 April 20X7 Aviemore Ltd sold a freehold property to Lowland Ltd for CU800,000 (land element
CU300,000). The property originally cost CU900,000 (land element CU100,000) on 1 April 20W7. The
property's total useful life was 50 years on 1 April 20W7 and there has been no change in the useful life
since that time. Aviemore Ltd has credited the profit on disposal to 'Net operating expenses'.
(3) The property, plant and equipment of Buchan Ltd on 30 November 20X7 was valued at CU500,000
(carrying amount CU350,000) and was all acquired in April 20X7. Those assets have a total useful life of
ten years. Buchan Ltd has not adjusted its accounting records to reflect fair values.

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(4) Lowland Ltd charges Aviemore Ltd an annual fee of CU85,000 for management services. This has been
recognised by Lowland Ltd in 'Investment income'.
(5) Lowland Ltd has recognised its dividend received from Aviemore Ltd in 'Investment income'.
(6) In 20X2 the impairment review revealed a loss of CU1,080,000 in relation to Aviemore Ltd. A further
loss of CU180,000 has been identified in the current year. In addition, the impairment review in relation
to the acquisition of Buchan Ltd has revealed a loss of CU102,000.
Requirement
Prepare the consolidated income statement for Lowland Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X8 and the
movement on retained earnings and minority interest as they would appear in the consolidated statement of
changes in equity for the year ended 31 March 20X8.
(22 marks)
Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Vanguard Ltd
Vanguard Ltd owns 75% of the ordinary share capital of Formidable Ltd and 45% of the ordinary share capital
of Albion Ltd. The draft income statements of the three companies for the year ended 31 March 20X4 were as
follows.
Vanguard
Ltd
CU
346,932
(261,023)
85,909
(53,811)
32,098
(2,301)
24,244
54,041
(15,753)
38,288

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Net operating expenses
Profit from operations
Finance cost
Investment income
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period

Formidable
Ltd
CU
289,028
(202,319)
86,709
(55,606)
31,103
(1,500)
3,242
32,845
(6,982)
25,863

Albion
Ltd
CU
75,201
(55,342)
19,859
(9,765)
10,094
(1,121)

8,973
(1,863)
7,110

Extracts from the statements of changes in equity of the companies (all relating to retained earnings) for the
year ended 31 March 20X4 were as follows.
Vanguard
Ltd
CU
38,288
(9,000)
29,288
539,260
568,548

Net profit for the year


Interim dividends on ordinary shares
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Formidable
Ltd
CU
25,863
(20,500)
5,363
327,530
332,893

Albion
Ltd
CU
7,110
(5,500)
1,610
25,850
27,460

Additional information
(1) Details of intra-group trading are as follows.
Sales by Vanguard Ltd to Formidable Ltd
Cost to Formidable Ltd of inventory items purchased from Vanguard Ltd
At 31 March 20X3
At 31 March 20X4

CU
35,908
5,600
8,350

Vanguard Ltd has a standard mark-up on cost of 25% for sales to Formidable Ltd. Vanguard Ltd held no
inventories purchased from Albion Ltd at either the start or the end of the year.
(2) All dividends have been fully accounted for in the draft figures given.

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(3) Formidable Ltd was acquired on 1 April 20X0 for CU415,000 when the carrying amount of its net assets
was CU485,000. Retained earnings of Formidable Ltd were CU150,000 at this date.
(4) During the acquisition process the management of Vanguard Ltd identified a number of intangible assets
which were not recognised in the financial statements of Formidable Ltd. The fair values were measured
reliably at CU15,000. The useful life of these intangible assets was estimated at 20 years. No other fair
value adjustments were identified.
(5) Albion Ltd was acquired in April 20X2 for CU53,000 when its retained earnings were CU3,500 and the
carrying amount of its net assets was CU90,000. There was no material difference between the carrying
amount and fair value of Albion Ltd's net assets.
(6) An impairment loss in respect of the goodwill acquired in the business combination with Formidable Ltd
of CU12,000 was recognised in the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 20X3. A further loss
of CU4,000 still needs to be recognised in the current year financial statements. A current year
impairment loss of CU1,250 still needs to be recognised in the financial statements in respect of the
investment in Albion Ltd. No previous impairment losses had been identified in respect of Albion Ltd.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the consolidated income statement of Vanguard Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X4, and the
movement on retained earnings as it would appear in the consolidated statement of changes in equity for
the year ended 31 March 20X4.
(16 marks)

(b) Calculate the carrying amount of goodwill in respect of Formidable Ltd that would appear in the
consolidated balance sheet of Vanguard Ltd as at 31 March 20X4.
(2 marks)
(18 marks)

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Heaton Ltd
Heaton Ltd has investments in two companies, Sharston Ltd and Ardwick Ltd. Extracts from the draft financial
statements of the three companies for the year ended 31 March 20X4 are shown below.
Income statements

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Expenses
Profit from operations
Finance cost
Dividend received
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period

Heaton
Ltd
CU'000
23,700
(17,580)
6,120
(2,870)
3,250
(220)
320
3,350
(1,230)
2,120

Sharston
Ltd
CU'000
12,500
(9,770)
2,730
(700)
2,030
(50)

1,980
(650)
1,330

Ardwick
Ltd
CU'000
5,200
(3,350)
1,850
(430)
1,420
(40)

1,380
(480)
900

Extracts from statement of changes in equity (retained earnings)

Net profit for period


Ordinary share dividends
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Heaton
Ltd
CU'000
2,120
(1,000)
1,120
4,250
5,370

The only equity reserve of each company is retained earnings.

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Sharston
Ltd
CU'000
1,330
(400)
930
2,200
3,130

Ardwick
Ltd
CU'000
900

900
1,450
2,350

QUESTION BANK

Additional information
(1) The issued share capital of each company is
CU1 ordinary shares
6 million
5 million
4 million

Heaton Ltd
Sharston Ltd
Ardwick Ltd
There have been no movements in share capital since 1 April 20X2.

(2) Heaton Ltd acquired 80% of the CU1 ordinary shares in Sharston Ltd on 1 April 20X2 for CU6.4 million.
At that date the balance on Sharston Ltd's retained earnings was a credit balance of CU625,000.
(3) On 1 October 20X3 Heaton Ltd acquired 30% of the CU1 ordinary shares in Ardwick Ltd for CU1.97
million. Ardwick Ltd should be accounted for as an associate.
(4) Profits accrued evenly over the current year.
(5) The fair value of the plant and equipment of Sharston Ltd was CU500,000 in excess of its carrying amount
at the date of acquisition. The remaining useful life of the plant and equipment was assessed at five years
from that date.
(6) The impairment reviews relating to Sharston Ltd and Ardwick Ltd revealed the following losses.

Year ended 31 March

Sharston
Ltd
CU'000
300
300

20X3
20X4

Ardwick
Ltd
CU'000

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(7) Heaton Ltd sold goods at a transfer price of CU2 million to Ardwick Ltd in January 20X4; one half of
these goods remained in Ardwick Ltd's inventories at the year end. Heaton Ltd calculates the price of the
goods using a mark up of 25% on cost.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the consolidated income statement of Heaton Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X4.(8 marks)

(b) Prepare the retained earnings and minority interest sections of the consolidated statement of changes in
equity of Heaton Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X4.
(5 marks)
(c)

Explain the single entity concept.

(2 marks)
(15 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Jerome Ltd
Jerome Ltd acquired 400,000 ordinary shares of George Ltd ten years ago for CU1,820,000. The share capital
of George Ltd was 500,000 CU1 ordinary shares. Goodwill acquired in the business combination was
CU800,000.
On 1 July 20X7 Jerome Ltd acquired 40,000 of Harris Ltd's 100,000 CU1 ordinary share capital for CU4
million. The carrying amount of the assets at acquisition was CU8,500,000. No fair value adjustments were
identified.

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The results for these companies for the year ended 31 December 20X7 are as follows.
Jerome Ltd
George Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
Revenue
3,268
2,500
Cost of sales
(1,840)
(1,375)
Gross profit
1,428
1,125
Distribution costs
(115)
(190)
Administrative expenses
(93)
(245)
Profit from operations
1,220
690
Finance cost
(50)
(15)
Investment income
335

Profit before tax


1,505
675
Income tax expense
(315)
(175)
Profit after tax
1,190
500

Harris Ltd
CU'000
1,500
(1,050)
450
(25)
(45)
380
(20)

360
(100)
260

Extracts from the statement of changes in equity (all relating to retained earnings) for the year ended
31 December 20X7 are as follows.
Jerome Ltd
George Ltd
Harris Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
CU'000
Profit for the year
1,190
500
260
Dividends on ordinary shares (declared on
1 April 20X7 and paid on 1 May 20X7)
(200)
(300)
(80)
990
200
180
Balance brought forward
5,310
12,520
340
Balance carried forward
6,300
12,720
520

The following information is available.


(1) On 1 January 20X6 George Ltd transferred a non-current asset to Jerome Ltd for CU28,000. George Ltd
had purchased this asset on 1 January 20X3 for CU30,000. The asset had a total useful life of ten years
with a residual value of nil.
Depreciation on this non-current asset is allocated to administrative expenses.
(2) Jerome Ltd has accounted for its share of any dividends received from George Ltd and Harris Ltd.
(3) The 20X7 impairment review revealed that no impairment adjustment needed to be made in respect of
George Ltd, but that an impairment loss of CU31,000, which has not yet been accounted for, was
required in respect of the investment in Harris Ltd.
(4) On 1 April 20X6 Jerome Ltd made loans of CU100,000 to George Ltd and CU150,000 to Harris Ltd.
Both of these loans carry interest at 10%.
(5) Profits accrue evenly over the year.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare the consolidated income statement for Jerome Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X7.
(9 marks)

(b) Prepare the movement on retained earnings as it would appear in the consolidated statement of changes
in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X7.
(6 marks)
(c)

Calculate the carrying amount of the investment in Harris Ltd that would be presented in the
consolidated balance sheet of Jerome Ltd at 31 December 20X7.
(2 marks)
(17 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Hardmead Ltd
Hardmead Ltd prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with BFRS. Hardmead Ltd has
investments in two companies, Stony Ltd and Stratford Ltd.
Extracts from the draft financial statements of the three companies at 30 September 20X5 are shown below:
Income statements

Hardmead
Ltd
CU'000
10,040
(8,760)
1,280
(400)
880
80
960
(400)
560

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Profit from operations
Dividends received
Profit before taxation
Income tax expense
Net profit for year

Stony Ltd

Stratford Ltd

CU'000
7,500
(6,900)
600
(420)
180

180
(60)
120

CU'000
4,600
(3,000)
1,600
(1,120)
480

480
(160)
320

Extracts from statements of changes in equity


Hardmead
Ltd
CU'000
2,500
560
(600)
2,460

Balance brought forward


Net profit for period
Ordinary share dividends
Balance carried forward

Retained earnings
Stony Ltd
CU'000
6,400
120
(100)
6,420

Stratford Ltd
CU'000
2,000
320

2,320

Additional information
(1) The issued share capital of each company is:
Hardmead Ltd
Stony Ltd
Stratford Ltd

CU1 ordinary shares


2 million
1 million
3 million

(2) Hardmead Ltd acquired 80% of the CU1 ordinary shares in Stony Ltd on 30 September 20X1 for CU6
million. The retained earnings of Stony Ltd on that date were CU6 million.
(3) On 1 November 20X2, Hardmead Ltd acquired 60% of the CU1 ordinary shares in Stratford Ltd for CU4
million. The retained earnings of Stratford Ltd at that date were CU3 million.
(4) Hardmead Ltd disposed of its entire holding in Stratford Ltd for CU3 million on 31 March 20X5. It has
not yet accounted for this disposal. Profits in Stratford Ltd have accrued evenly throughout the year.
(5) The fair value of the plant and equipment of Stony Ltd was CU200,000 in excess of its carrying amount at
the date of acquisition. The remaining useful life of the plant and equipment was assessed at four years
from that date.
(6) Stony Ltd sold goods to Hardmead Ltd at a transfer price of CU180,000 during the year ended
September 20X5. The transfer price was based on a mark-up of 50% on cost. One third of the goods
remained in the inventory of Hardmead Ltd at the year end.

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(7) Hardmead Ltd's inventory includes 5,000 finished goods items with a carrying amount of CU100 each. The
normal selling price of these items is CU120 per item and selling commissions are CU30 per item.
Hardmead Ltd had a contract in place to sell 2,000 items to a customer at CU70 per item in October
20X5. No selling commissions will be incurred under this contract.
(8) Hardmead Ltd has undertaken annual impairment reviews of goodwill. At 30 September 20X4 impairment
losses of CU120,000 and CU50,000 for Stony Ltd and Stratford Ltd respectively needed to be recognised.
A further impairment loss of CU30,000 has been identified in respect of Stony Ltd for the year ended 30
September 20X5.

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Requirements
(a)

Prepare the consolidated income statement of Hardmead Ltd for the year ended 30 September 20X5.(14
marks)
Note: You should assume that the disposal of Stratford Ltd constitutes a discontinued operation in
accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.

(b) Prepare the movements on retained earnings and minority interest that would appear in the consolidated
statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 September 20X5.
(7 marks)
(c)

Set out the principles you have applied in accounting for the disposal of Stratford Ltd.

(2 marks)
(23 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Tain Ltd
Tain Ltd acquired holdings in other companies as follows.
Banchory Ltd
55% of the ordinary share capital was purchased for CU2.5 million on 1 November 20X4.
Dornoch Ltd
Tain Ltd holds 75% of the ordinary share capital acquired in 20X6. No goodwill was acquired in this business
combination. Retained earnings at the date of acquisition were CU80,000.
Nairn Ltd
30% of the ordinary share capital was purchased for CU1 million on 1 May 20X9. The net assets of Nairn Ltd
had a carrying amount of CU3 million and a fair value of CU2.7 million at 1 May 20X9.
The income statements of the companies for the year ended 31 October 20X9 were as follows.

Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Dividends received
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit after tax

Tain Ltd
CU'000
10,600
(7,400)
3,200
(1,700)
375
1,875
(460)
1,415

Banchory Ltd
CU'000
5,500
(3,700)
1,800
(900)

Dornoch Ltd
CU'000
4,700
(3,520)
1,180
(700)

900
(280)
620

480
(140)
340

Nairn Ltd
CU'000
5,900
(4,130)
1,770
(880)
890
(290)
600

Additional information
(1) Banchory Ltd had the following balances on its reserves.

1 November 20X4
31 October 20X8

Retained
earnings
CU'000
1,600
2,000

Revaluation
reserve
CU'000
300
400

There has been no change to the revaluation reserve since 31 October 20X8.
(2) The issued share capitals of Tain Ltd and Banchory Ltd have remained for many years at 5 million and
2 million CU1 ordinary shares respectively.
(3) On 31 October 20X9 Tain Ltd disposed of its entire holding in Banchory Ltd for CU3.5 million. Tain Ltd
has not yet accounted for this disposal.
(4) On 1 July 20X9 Dornoch Ltd sold goods to Tain Ltd for CU500,000 on the basis of cost plus a mark-up of
one third. Tain Ltd had CU200,000 of these goods in its inventory at 31 October 20X9.

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(5) The goodwill impairment review in relation to the acquisition of Banchory Ltd revealed cumulative
impairments of CU142,000 at 31 October 20X8. In addition, the 20X9 review in relation to the
investment in Nairn Ltd revealed that an impairment loss of CU19,000 should be recognised.
(6) During the year Tain Ltd and Dornoch Ltd declared total dividends of CU700,000 and CU500,000
respectively.
(7) Retained earnings at 31 October 20X8 for the other group companies were as follows.
CU'000
2,356
152
562

Tain Ltd
Dornoch Ltd
Nairn Ltd
These companies have no other equity reserves.
Requirement

Prepare the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of changes in equity of Tain Ltd for the
year ended 31 October 20X9 (excluding the section relating to the minority interest).
Note: You should assume that the disposal of Banchory Ltd constitutes a discontinued operation in
accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. You are not required to
provide any additional disclosure notes required by BAS 28 Investments in Associates. Work to the nearest
CU'000.
(18 marks)

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Glencoe Ltd
Glencoe Ltd acquired holdings in other companies as follows.
Date of acquisition
Cost of acquisition
Percentage of ordinary share capital acquired
Carrying amount of net assets at date of acquisition
(equal to fair value)

Rannoch Ltd
1 September 20X7
CU3 million
75%

Leven Ltd
1 May 20X6
CU10 million
80%

CU4 million

CU11.7 million

The companies' draft income statements for the year ended 31 August 20Y0 and draft balance sheets as at that
date were as follows.
Income statements for the year ended 31 August 20Y0

Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit after tax

Glencoe Ltd
CU'000
50,000
(32,000)
18,000
(10,000)
8,000
(2,500)
5,500

Rannoch Ltd
CU'000
11,000
(7,000)
4,000
(2,000)
2,000
(600)
1,400

Leven Ltd
CU'000
35,000
(23,000)
12,000
(7,000)
5,000
(1,500)
3,500

CU'000

CU'000

CU'000

3,500

10,000

5,900
9,400

8,000
18,000

Balance sheets as at 31 August 20Y0


ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments
Current assets
Total assets

29,500
(3,000)
36,000
62,500

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Glencoe Ltd
CU'000

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings

35,000
17,500
52,500
10,000
62,500

Current liabilities
Total equity and liabilities

Rannoch Ltd
CU'000

Leven Ltd
CU'000

4,000
1,400
5,400
4,000
9,400

7,000
9,000
16,000
2,000
18,000

Additional information
(1) Glencoe Ltd disposed of its entire holding in Leven Ltd for CU14 million on 1 June 20Y0. It has not yet
accounted for this disposal except to debit bank and credit the sales proceeds to investments. Profits in
Leven Ltd have accrued evenly throughout the year.
(2) Glencoe Ltd disposed of one-fifth of its holding in Rannoch Ltd for CU2,000,000 on the last day of its
financial year. The only accounting entries made have been, as for Leven Ltd, to debit bank and credit the
sales proceeds to investments.
(3) As at 31 August 20X9 the impairment reviews revealed cumulative losses of CU256,000 in relation to the
acquisition of Leven Ltd.
(4) There has been no change in the issued share capitals of the companies since the dates of acquisition.
(5) After Rannoch Ltd's draft financial statements had been prepared, it was discovered that operating
expenses invoices totalling CU200,000 had been omitted in error from trade payables at 31 August 20Y0.
Requirement
Prepare the consolidated income statement of Glencoe Ltd for the year ended 31 August 20Y0 and the
consolidated balance sheet as at that date.
Note: You should assume that the disposal of Leven Ltd constitutes a discontinued operation in accordance
with BFRS 5 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations but that the disposal of Rannoch Ltd
does not. Work to the nearest CU'000.
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Herdings Ltd
Herdings Ltd acquired 8,000,000 CU1 ordinary shares in Sandygate Ltd on 1 April 20X1 for CU2.50 cash per
share. At that date the balance on Sandygate Ltd's retained earnings was CU5,000,000. On 1 October 20X2
Herdings Ltd acquired 1,500,000 CU1 ordinary shares in Abbeydale Ltd for CU4 cash per share. Abbeydale Ltd
should be accounted for as an associate.
The draft summarised balance sheets of the three companies at 31 March 20X3 are shown below.
Herdings Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment
Investments

13,100
23,500

Sandygate Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

16,400

36,600

Current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets

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8,100
6,850
3,750

18,700
55,300

Abbeydale Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

12,200

16,400

5,230
4,950
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10,330
26,730

12,200
3,000
4,140
50

7,190
19,390

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Herdings Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Issued CU1 ordinary
shares
Retained earnings
Non-current liabilities
7% secured bank debt
Current liabilities
Trade payables
Taxation
Dividends

12,000

10,000

9,740

5,560
1,700
300

Total equity and liabilities

Sandygate Ltd
CU'000
CU'000

Abbeydale Ltd
CU'000
CU'000
5,000

8,200

9,000

21,740

18,200

14,000

26,000

2,000

7,560
55,300

5,450
880
200

6,530
26,730

4,600
790

5,390
19,390

Additional information
(1) The fair value of the plant of Sandygate Ltd was CU2,000,000 in excess of its carrying amount at the date
of acquisition. The group policy is to depreciate plant over ten years.
(2) At the acquisition date the financial statements of Sandygate Ltd disclosed a contingent liability for an
environmental damages claim. An independent expert quantified the fair value of the claim as CU100,000
at that date.
(3) Herdings Ltd has not recognised the dividend receivable from Sandygate Ltd in its draft balance sheet.
(4) Herdings Ltd has undertaken annual reviews of goodwill for impairment. At 31 March 20X2 an
impairment loss of CU1,680,000 was recognised in respect of Sandygate Ltd.
(5) Sandygate Ltd sold goods valued at CU3,300,000 to Herdings Ltd during the year; half of these goods
remained in the inventories of Herdings Ltd at the year end. Sandygate Ltd calculated the transfer price of
the goods at cost plus a mark-up of 10%.
(6) On 30 September 20X2 Herdings Ltd sold 1,000,000 of its 8,000,000 shares in Sandygate Ltd for
CU3,500,000. Herdings Ltd recorded the profit on sale correctly in its own financial statements.
(7) The profits of Sandygate Ltd and Abbeydale Ltd for the year of CU3,000,000 and CU4,000,000
respectively accrued evenly over the year.
Requirements
(a)

Calculate the group profit on the disposal of the shares in Sandygate Ltd.

(3 marks)

(b) Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of Herdings Ltd as at 31 March 20X3.

(18 marks)

(c)

A third party controls 60% of the ordinary shares in Abbeydale Ltd. Discuss whether Herdings Ltd should
continue to classify its investment in Abbeydale Ltd as an associate.
(2 marks)
(23 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Camden Ltd
Camden Ltd holds 72% of the ordinary share capital of Kentish Ltd (acquired on 1 March 20X5) and 60% of the
ordinary share capital of Tufnell Ltd (acquired on 1 October 20X3). Camden Ltd paid CU2 million and
CU3 million respectively for these investments. Retained earnings of Tufnell Ltd on acquisition were
CU450,000.
Camden Ltd has no other investments and none of the companies has any preference share capital. Kentish Ltd
has share capital of CU1 million and Tufnell Ltd of CU1.5 million.
The income statements for the year ended 30 September 20X5 are set out below.

Revenue
Cost of sales and expenses (after crediting
dividends received from Kentish Ltd and Tufnell Ltd)
Profit from operations
Income tax expense
Profit for the period

Camden Ltd
CU'000
151,360

Kentish Ltd
CU'000
32,400

Tufnell Ltd
CU'000
95,040

(134,904)
16,456
(5,436)
11,020

(28,750)
3,650
(1,250)
2,400

(83,750)
11,290
(3,820)
7,470

Additional information
(1) The three companies paid interim dividends of CU2,820,000, CU336,000 and CU2,460,000 respectively
on 1 May 20X5. Retained earnings at 1 October 20X4 were as follows.
Camden Ltd
Kentish Ltd
Tufnell Ltd

CU'000
11,820
5,430
8,210

(2) On 30 June 20X5 Camden Ltd sold half of its shares in Tufnell Ltd for CU5 million but retained significant
influence over that company. No impairments in the value of the investment have ever been identified.
Camden Ltd has credited the sales proceeds to a suspense account.
(3) Included in the inventories of Kentish Ltd at 30 September 20X5 was CU240,000 for goods purchased in
June 20X5 from Camden Ltd, which the latter company had invoiced at a 20% gross profit margin. These
were the only goods sold by Camden Ltd to Kentish Ltd. During the year, prior to the sale of shares in
Tufnell Ltd, Camden Ltd made sales of CU345,000 to Tufnell Ltd, none of which were included in
inventory at the year end.
Requirements
(a)

Prepare a consolidated income statement and extracts from the statement of changes in equity for
Camden Ltd (retained earnings and minority interests columns only) for the year ended 30 September
20X5. You should assume that the partial disposal of Tufnell Ltd does not constitute a discontinued
operation in accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.
(22 marks)

(b) Calculate the carrying amount of Tufnell Ltd in the consolidated balance sheet of Camden Ltd as at
30 September 20X5.
(2 marks)
(c)

Explain your accounting treatment of the following items in the consolidated income statement of
Camden Ltd, referring to the principles underlying the preparation of group accounts.
(i)

Consolidation of Kentish Ltd

(ii)

Dividends received by Camden Ltd

(iii) Intra-group trading


(iv) Unrealised profits in inventories

(6 marks)
(30 marks)

Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Gallant Ltd
Gallant Ltd has a number of subsidiary companies and one associated company. There have been no changes in
the holdings of any of these investments for a number of years. The following are the draft consolidated
financial statements for Gallant Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X7. Gallant Ltd has not yet prepared its
consolidated statement of changes in equity.
Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7
CU
5,680,500
(3,120,600)
2,559,900
(987,800)
(458,000)
1,114,100
(75,000)
345,600
1,384,700
(420,000)
964,700

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Distribution costs
Profit from operations
Finance cost
Share of profits of associate
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
Attributable to
Equity holders of Gallant Ltd
Minority interest

617,900
346,800
964,700

Balance sheet as at 31 December 20X7


CU
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles
Investments in associates
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents

670,500
269,000
30,700

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital (CU1 shares)
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Attributable to the equity holders of Gallant Ltd
Minority interest
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

CU

CU

8,396,200
420,000
1,795,800
10,612,000

Total assets

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Finance lease liabilities
Ordinary dividend payable

20X7

970,200
11,582,200

20X6

CU
7,078,400
540,500
1,678,900
9,297,800

865,100
244,500
20,200

1,129,800
10,427,600

4,000,000
1,300,000
400,000
1,357,800
7,057,800
2,345,900
9,403,700

2,400,000
2,050,000
236,800
1,393,100
6,079,900
2,948,200
9,028,100

376,000

768,500
410,000
124,000
500,000

639,500
360,000

400,000
1,802,500
11,582,200

1,399,500
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Additional information
(1) The intangibles balance relates to goodwill arising on acquisition of subsidiaries, in respect of which certain
impairment losses have been written off during the year.
(2) On 1 January 20X7 Gallant Ltd made a 1 for 3 bonus issue of ordinary shares. This was followed, later in
the year, by an issue at full market price.
(3) An analysis of the movement on group property, plant and equipment during the year showed that plant
with a carrying amount of CU760,500 was sold for CU800,000. Total depreciation charges for the year
were CU970,600.
(4) The finance cost in the consolidated income statement relates to the group's only finance lease, which was
taken out at the start of the year, with the first instalment of CU100,000 being paid on the last day of the
year. This lease has been correctly accounted for in accordance with BAS 17 Leases.
Requirement
Prepare a consolidated cash flow statement and note reconciling profit before tax to cash generated from
operations for Gallant Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X7, in accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow
Statements, using the indirect method.
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Slick Ltd
Slick Ltd has a number of subsidiary companies, one of which, Kay Ltd, was acquired during the current year,
the year ended 30 June 20X7. The following are the draft consolidated financial statements for Slick Ltd for the
year ended 30 June 20X7 and the balance sheet of Kay Ltd as at the date of acquisition. Slick Ltd has not yet
prepared its consolidated statement of changes in equity.
Consolidated income statement for the year ended 30 June 20X7 (extract)
CU'000
(611)
(25)
(636)
(20)
(656)

Loss from operations


Finance cost
Loss before tax
Income tax expense
Loss for the period
Attributable to
Equity holders of Slick Ltd
Minority interest

(686)
30
(656)

Balance sheets
Slick Ltd consolidated
30 June 20X7 30 June 20X6
CU'000
CU'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets

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Kay Ltd
at acquisition
CU'000

2,145
215
2,360

1,980
130
2,110

500

500

670
520
10
3,560

590
610
35
3,345

130
200
50
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Slick Ltd consolidated


30 June 20X7 30 June 20X6
CU'000
CU'000
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital (CU1 shares)
Share premium account
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Equity
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Total equity and liabilities

Kay Ltd
at acquisition
CU'000

1,500
700
367
2,567
341
2,908

800
500
1,064
2,364
352
2,716

500
110
120
730

730

521
131
3,560

489
140
3,345

100
50
880

Additional information
(1) Slick Ltd issued 500,000 CU1 ordinary shares at a premium of 25p and paid a substantial cash sum, in
consideration for 80% of Kay Ltd's shares. At the date of acquisition all of Kay Ltd's assets and liabilities were
recorded at their fair values, with the exception of property, plant and equipment which had a fair value of
CU100,000 in excess of its carrying amount. Goodwill arising on the acquisition was CU100,000.
(2) During the year Slick Ltd made a further issue of ordinary shares, again, at a premium over nominal value.
(3) An analysis of the movement on group property, plant and equipment during the year showed that plant
with a carrying amount of CU500,000 was sold for CU420,000. Total depreciation charges for the year
were CU657,000.
(4) Intangibles comprise the goodwill arising on the acquisition of Kay Ltd, which has suffered no subsequent
impairment, and research and development expenditure capitalised in accordance with BAS 38 Intangible
Assets. The costs relate to a single project which is now complete and in respect of which amortisation
commenced during the year.
Requirement
Prepare a consolidated cash flow statement, note reconciling profit/loss before tax to cash generated from
operations and note showing the effects of the acquisition of Kay Ltd for Slick Ltd for the year ended 30 June
20X7, in accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, using the indirect method.
Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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(20 marks)

Senorita Ltd
Senorita Ltd has two subsidiary companies, both of which were acquired several years ago. On 1 April 20X5
Senorita Ltd sold its 75% interest in Amigo Ltd for cash of CU500,000. The following are the draft consolidated
financial statements for Senorita Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X5. Senorita Ltd has not yet prepared
its consolidated statement of changes in equity.
Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X5 (extract)
Continuing operations
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit for the period from discontinued operations
Profit for the period
Attributable to
Equity holders of Senorita Ltd
Minority interest

CU'000
950
(130)
820
100
920
770
150
920

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Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 20X5

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital (CU1 shares)
Share premium account
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Equity
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Bank overdraft
Dividends payable to minority
Total equity and liabilities

20X5
CU'000

20X4
CU'000

3,457

3,045

570
420
45
4,492

490
310

3,845

1,000
600
1,664
3,264
740
4,004

800
300
1,019
2,119
1,052
3,171

221
167

100
4,492

339
150
35
150
3,845

Additional information
(1) The net assets of Amigo Ltd on 1 April 20X5 were as follows.
Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other payables
Taxation

CU'000
450
120
145
12
(132)
(15)
580

(2) An analysis of the movement on group property, plant and equipment during the year showed that new
plant was purchased for cash of CU1,350,000 and old plant was sold for cash of CU600,000. Total
depreciation charges for the year were CU257,000.
(3) The profit for the period from discontinued operations, all of which is attributable to the disposal of
Amigo Ltd, can be analysed as follows.
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit on disposal

CU'000
45
(10)
65
100

Requirement
Prepare a consolidated cash flow statement, note reconciling profit before tax to cash generated from
operations and note showing the effects of the disposal of Amigo Ltd for Senorita Ltd for the year ended
31 December 20X5, in accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements using the indirect method.
(18 marks)
Note: Work to the nearest CU'000.

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Single entity financial statements: objective test questions

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Accounting and reporting concepts


1

Which of the following characteristics of financial information contribute to reliability, according to


BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements?
(1) Freedom from bias
(2) Freedom from material error
(3) Faithful representation
(4) Consistency

All of the above

(1), (2) and (3)

(1), (2) and (4)

(3) and (4)

Which two of the following, per BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial
Statements, represent the underlying assumptions relating to financial statements?
(1) The accounts have been prepared on an accrual basis
(2) Users are assumed to have sufficient knowledge to be able to understand the financial statements
(3) The accounting policies used have been disclosed
(4) The business is expected to continue in operation for the foreseeable future
(5) The information presented is free from material error or bias

(1) and (3)

(2) and (3)

(1) and (4)

(3) and (5)

Which of the following are the four principal qualitative characteristics of financial information as set
out in BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements?
A

Fair presentation, relevance, reliability and comparability

Relevance, comparability, materiality and understandability

Relevance, reliability, comparability and understandability

Materiality, comparability, reliability and fair presentation

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4

According to BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements which of the
following does an entitys income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement primarily measure?
Income statement

Balance sheet

Cash flow statement

Financial position

Financial performance

Financial adaptability

Financial performance

Financial adaptability

Financial position

Financial adaptability

Financial position

Financial position

Financial performance

Financial position

Financial adaptability

Which of the following does BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements
regard as the essential features of an asset?
(1) The item is acquired at a cost which can be reliably measured
(2) Rights to future economic benefits from the item must be legally enforceable
(3) Rights to future economic benefits from the item must be controlled by the entity

(1) and (2)

(2) only

(3) only

All of the above

Which of the following does BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements
regard as the essential features of a liability?
(1) The amount of the obligation must be certain
(2) The obligation must be legally enforceable
(3) Settlement of the obligation must involve an outflow of cash
(4) The obligation must arise from past events

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(1) and (3)

(2) only

(4) only

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According to BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements, which of the
following characteristics should make financial information relevant to users?
(1) Materiality
(2) Predictive value and confirmatory value
(3) Completeness
(4) Faithful representation
(5) Comparability

(1), (2) and (3)

(2) and (4)

(1) and (2)

(4) and (5)

Which of the following are roles of the International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation
(IASCF)?
(1) To issue IFRS
(2) To examine any identified or alleged departures from IFRS
(3) To guide the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
(4) To secure finance

(1) and (2)

(1) and (3)

(2) and (4)

(3) and (4)

Which of the following capital maintenance concepts is most closely associated with historic cost
accounting?
A

Real financial capital maintenance

Money financial capital maintenance

Operating capital maintenance

Physical capital maintenance

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Brodie Ltd has been in business for one year, making all sales at a constant margin of 50%.
During the year, Brodie Ltd sold goods with a total selling price of CU210,000. CU130,000 of these
sales were made to credit customers, of which CU100,000 had been received by the end of the year.
The remaining CU80,000 were cash sales. Expenses paid during the year amounted to CU20,000 with
CU2,000 accrued expenses at the year end.
How much profit did Brodie Ltd make for the year under the accrual basis and under the cash
accounting basis?

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Accrual basis

Cash accounting basis

CU85,000

CU68,000

CU83,000

CU70,000

CU83,000

CUnil

CU48,000

CU40,000

Doyle Ltd made a profit of CU100,000 for 20X4 based on historic cost accounting principles. General
price indices during the year have increased by 5% and specific price indices by 10%.
How much profit should Doyle Ltd record for 20X4 under three different capital maintenance concepts?

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CU100,000 under real financial capital maintenance, CU95,000 under money financial capital
maintenance, and CU90,000 under physical capital maintenance

CU100,000 under money financial capital maintenance, CU90,000 under real financial capital
maintenance, and CU95,000 under physical capital maintenance

CU100,000 under money financial capital maintenance, CU95,000 under real financial capital
maintenance, and CU90,000 under physical capital maintenance

CU90,000 under money financial capital maintenance, CU100,000 under real financial capital
maintenance, and CU95,000 under physical capital maintenance

Gene Ltd has the following assets and liabilities at 31 December 20X5.
Fixtures and fittings at carrying amount
Receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Payables

Note
(1)
(2)

CU
10,000
8,000
1,000
(5,000)
14,000

Notes
(1) The fixtures and fittings have been held for three years and had an estimated useful life of six years.
If the fixtures and fittings were to be sold on 31 December 20X5 they would realise CU14,000.
(2) If Gene Ltd was to cease trading it is estimated that an allowance against receivables of CU500
would need to be made.
At what amount would the net assets be stated in the balance sheet of Gene Ltd at 31 December
20X5 under the break-up basis and under the cash accounting basis?

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Break-up basis

Cash accounting basis

CU17,500

CU21,000

CU15,000

CU11,000

CU17,500

CU11,000

CU15,000

CU21,000

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Which of the following contribute to the qualitative characteristic of comparability, according to


BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements?
(1) Neutrality
(2) Corresponding information
(3) Disclosure of accounting policies
(4) Materiality

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All of the above

(1), (2) and (3)

(1), (2) and (4)

(2) and (3)

Sam Ltd owns a building with a fair value and carrying amount on 30 June 20X3 of CU500,000. On 1
July 20X3 Sam Ltd sold this building to Tyler Ltd for CU400,000. The sale agreement provides for Sam
Ltd to repurchase the building in four years time for CU600,000, when the fair value of the building is
estimated to be at least CU700,000.
How should the above transaction be accounted for in the financial statements of Sam Ltd for the year
ended 30 June 20X4?

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A loss on disposal of a non-current asset of CU100,000

A profit on disposal of a non-current asset of CU100,000

A loan of CU500,000

A loan of CU400,000 and accrued interest

Which of the following shows the meaning of the term GAAP in the UK?
A

Generally accepted accounting procedures

General accounting and audit practice

Generally agreed accounting practice

Generally accepted accounting practice

The BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements defines a number of
elements of financial statements.
Which of the following represents those elements of the financial statements directly related to the
measurement of financial position?
A

Assets, liabilities and cash flows

Assets, liabilities and equity

Income, expenses and equity

Income, expenses and cash flows

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BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements


1

According to BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The accounting policies adopted by a company must be disclosed in the notes to the financial
statements
(2) Inappropriate accounting policies can be rectified by disclosure of the policies used or by the
inclusion of explanatory material
(3) Companies may choose to prepare their financial statements (except for the cash flow
statement) on either the accrual basis or the cash basis

All of the above

(1) and (2)

(2) and (3)

(1) only

According to BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements which of the following items can appear in a
companys statement of changes in equity?
(1) Net profit or loss for the period
(2) Dividends paid
(3) Surplus on revaluation of properties
(4) Proceeds of issue of share capital

All of the above

(1), (2) and (3)

(1), (3) and (4)

(2) and (4)

BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements requires certain items to be disclosed on the face of the
financial statements and others to be disclosed in the notes.
Which two of the following items must be shown on the face of the income statement?
(1) Depreciation
(2) Revenue
(3) Closing inventory
(4) Finance cost
(5) Dividends

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(1) and (4)

(3) and (5)

(2) and (3)

(2) and (4)

BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements suggests two possible formats for the income statement, the
difference between them being whether expenses are classified by their nature or by their function.

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Which of the following items will be disclosed on the face of the income statement if a manufacturing
entity classifies expenses by their function?
(1) Raw materials and consumables used
(2) Distribution costs
(3) Employee benefit costs
(4) Cost of sales
(5) Depreciation and amortisation expense

(1), (3) and (4)

(2) and (4)

(1) and (5)

(2), (3) and (5)

Bromyard Ltd had a balance of CU700,000 on its retained earnings at 1 January 20X7. During the year
ended 31 December 20X7 the company:

Revalued property with a cost of CU1 million and accumulated depreciation of CU600,000 to
CU1.2 million. No annual transfers between reserves are to be made

Issued shares at a premium of CU100,000

Made a profit for the year of CU400,000

On 1 December 20X7 the directors proposed a dividend of CU250,000 for the year ended
31 December 20X7.
In accordance with BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, what is the closing balance on retained
earnings in Bromyard Ltds statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X7?

CU750,000

CU850,000

CU1,100,000

CU1,650,000

Worcester Ltd had a balance of CU2 million as its total equity at 1 January 20X2. During the year
ended 31 December 20X2 the company:

Revalued property with a cost of CU2 million and accumulated depreciation of CU1,600,000 to
CU1.5 million

Issued shares with a nominal value of CU500,000 at a premium of CU100,000

Made a profit for the year of CU750,000

On 1 February 20X3 the directors declared a dividend of CU250,000 for the year ended 31
December 20X2.
In accordance with BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, what is the closing balance on total equity
in Worcester Ltds statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X2?
A

CU4,350,000

CU4,450,000

CU4,200,000

CU3,850,000

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Finstock Ltd, a company which builds houses, has a normal operating cycle of 18 months and a year
end of 30 June 20X5.
According to BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, which of the following assets should be
classified as current in Finstock Ltds balance sheet as at 30 June 20X5?
(1) Inventory which is expected to be realised in September 20X6
(2) A house constructed by Finstock Ltd which is expected to be sold in December 20X5
(3) Marketable securities which are expected to be realised in September 20X6

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(1) and (2)

(2) and (3)

(1) and (3)

All of the above

BAS 2 Inventories
1

In accordance with BAS 2 Inventories, the cost of interchangeable inventories must be arrived at using
cost formulas.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(1) As long as the formula used is disclosed, any reasonable formula may be used
(2) First-in, first-out (FIFO) is the only acceptable formula
(3) Last-in, first-out (LIFO) is not an acceptable method
(4) An entity must use the same cost formula for all inventories having a similar nature

(1), (3) and (4)

(1) and (4)

(2) only

(3) and (4)

Which of the following items should be included in arriving at the cost of the inventory of finished
goods held by a manufacturing company, according to BAS 2 Inventories?
(1) Carriage inwards on raw materials delivered to the factory
(2) Carriage outwards on goods delivered to customers
(3) Factory supervisors salaries
(4) Factory heating and lighting
(5) Cost of abnormally high idle time in the factory
(6) Import duties on raw materials

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(1), (3), (4) and (6)

(1), (2), (4), (5) and (6)

(3), (4) and (6)

(2), (3) and (5)

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QUESTION BANK

During the year ended 30 September 20X6, Kidderminster Ltd produced 10,000 widgets, compared to
a normal production level of 12,000 widgets. 1,000 finished widgets were held at the year end.
Production costs incurred for the year were as follows.
CU
Raw materials
100,000
Direct labour
50,000
Variable overheads
40,000
Fixed overheads
120,000
In accordance with BAS 2 Inventories, what is the value of Kidderminster Ltds finished goods at
30 September 20X6?

CU19,000

CU25,000

CU29,000

CU31,000

Which of the following items would be classified as inventories in accordance with BAS 2 Inventories?
(1) Finished tables held at the year end by a furniture manufacturing company
(2) Shares held at the year end by a company dealing in shares
(3) A construction contract in progress at the year end at a company which designs and builds
motorway bridges

(1) only

(1) and (2)

(1) and (3)

All of the above

Tintagel Ltd commenced business on 1 October 20X5. During its first year of trading the company
produced 10,000 widgets, compared to an anticipated normal production level of 15,000 widgets. At
30 September 20X6 there were 1,000 finished widgets in closing inventory.
Production costs incurred for the year were as follows.
CU
100,000
50,000
40,000
120,000

Raw materials
Direct labour
Variable overheads
Fixed overheads

In accordance with BAS 2 Inventories, how much of the above costs will be carried forward in
inventory at 30 September 20X6 and how much will have been recognised in the income statement
for the year ended 30 September 20X6?
In closing inventory

In income statement

CU27,000

CU279,000

CU31,000

CU279,000

CU27,000

CU283,000

CU31,000

CU283,000

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Wythenshawe Ltd commenced business on 1 June 20X4 manufacturing a single type of widget, which
had a selling price throughout that year of CU45. During the year the company made 10,000 widgets
and incurred the following costs.
CU
150,000
75,000
50,000
37,500
40,000

Materials
Labour
Variable production overheads
Fixed production overheads
Administrative, selling and distribution costs

Towards the end of Wythenshawe Ltds first year of trading, market conditions deteriorated and the
company was left with 3,000 finished widgets in inventory at its year end. These widgets can be sold
for CU35 each but only after incurring CU6 per unit selling costs.
In accordance with BAS 2 Inventories, what was Wythenshawe Ltds net profit for the year ended
30 June 20X5?

CU49,500

CU56,250

CU74,250

CU67,500

Newcastle Ltd has the following units in inventory at the end of 20X5.
Units
Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods

7,000
2,500
1,000

Cost per unit


CU
20
25
30

Finished items usually sell for CU35 per unit. However, difficult trading conditions have meant that the
company expects to have to discount its finished items by 20% and to incur selling costs of CU2 per
item. A further CU2.50 per unit is still to be incurred to finish off the items of work in progress.
In accordance with BAS 2 Inventories, at what amount should inventories be stated in the balance sheet
of Newcastle Ltd as at the end of 20X6?

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CU232,500

CU233,500

CU224,750

CU230,500

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1

In the year ended 31 December 20X7 Drewstead Ltd made a new issue of 7,000 CU1 ordinary shares
at CU2 per share and used part of the proceeds of this issue to repay long-term borrowings of
CU4,100.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, what is the net cash flow from financing activities in
Drewstead Ltds cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7?

CU2,900

CU9,900

CU11,100

CU18,100

Parrot Ltd had the following balances in its accounts at 30 April 20X6 and 30 April 20X7.
30 April 20X6
CU
1,000
41,627

50,000

Cash in hand
Bank overdraft
Cash at bank
Long-term bank loan

30 April 20X7
CU
1,100

21,932
25,000

In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, what amount should be shown under net change in
cash and cash equivalents in the companys cash flow statement for the year ended 30 April 20X7?

CU16,695 decrease

CU63,659 increase

CU63,559 increase

CU20,295 decrease

The summarised balance sheets of Anteater Ltd were as follows.


31 December 20X7
CU
CU
Non-current assets
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Current assets
Inventories and trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents

Share capital
Retained earnings
Current liabilities: Trade payables

31 December 20X6
CU
CU

28,000
(10,000)
18,000
55,000
1,000

56,000
74,000
30,000
30,000
14,000
74,000

27,000
(8,000)
19,000
48,000
8,000

56,000
75,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
75,000

Assume that no interest, tax or dividends were paid or charged during the year, and that no noncurrent assets were sold.

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What is the cash generated from or used in operations in accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements
which would appear in Anteater Ltds cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7?

CU6,000 generated

CU8,000 generated

CU(6,000) used

CU(8,000) used

Which of the following items would appear in the reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated
from operations in a cash flow statement prepared in accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements?
(1) Increase in provision for warranty costs
(2) Decrease in income tax payable
(3) Depreciation charge
(4) Change in dividends payable

(1) and (2)

(1) and (3)

(2) and (3)

(2) and (4)

The proposed final dividend for Zebra Ltd for the year ended 30 April 20X2 was CU25,000. This was
paid in May 20X2. The interim dividend for the year ended 30 April 20X3 was CU15,000 and the
declared final dividend for the year then ended was CU30,000. The final dividend for 30 April 20X3
was declared on 25 April 20X3.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, what is the figure for dividends paid which will appear
in the cash flow statement for Zebra Ltd for the year ended 30 April 20X3?

CU25,000

CU30,000

CU40,000

CU70,000

The accounting records of Tiger Ltd for 20X6 show the following amounts.
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at 31 December 20X5
Proceeds of sales of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation charged on property, plant and equipment
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at 31 December 20X6

CU
330,000
60,000
90,000
15,000
270,000

In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, what amount would appear in Tiger Ltds cash flow
statement for 20X6 for purchase of property, plant and equipment?

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CU90,000

CU75,000

CU60,000

CU30,000

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During 20X1 Lion Ltd issued 200,000 ordinary CU1 shares at CU1.20 per share and 100,000
redeemable CU1 preference shares at CU1.10 per share. During 20X1 Lion Ltd also made a 1 for 4
bonus issue of the ordinary shares held at the start of the year by the existing 200,000 shareholders.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, how much should be shown in Lion Ltds cash flow
statement for 20X1 in respect of proceeds from the issue of equity share capital in respect of the
above share issues?

CU200,000

CU240,000

CU350,000

CU550,000

Gazelle Ltds balance sheets at 31 December 20X6 and 20X7 showed income tax payable of
CU10,000 and CU15,500 respectively. Income tax charges in the relevant income statements were
CU11,000 and CU16,000 respectively.
How will income tax be reflected in Gazelle Ltds cash flow statement and reconciliation of profit
before tax to cash generated from operations for 20X7 in accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow
Statements?

Cash flow statement

Reconciliation

Income taxes paid CU10,000

Income tax charge CU16,000

Income taxes paid CU10,000

Does not appear

Income taxes paid CU10,500

Does not appear

Income taxes paid CU10,500

Income tax charge CU16,000

Moonbeam Ltds balance sheets showed the following liabilities.


31 December
20X7
20X6
CU
CU

Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Current liabilities
Accrued interest

30,000

25,000

500

700

Moonbeam Ltds income statement for 20X7 showed a finance cost of CU600.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, how should the above be reflected in Moonbeam Ltds
cash flow statement and reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations for
20X7?
A

CU5,000 as a financing inflow, CU600 added back to profit before tax

CU5,000 as a financing inflow, CU800 as an operating outflow, CU600 added back to profit
before tax

CU800 as an operating outflow, CU5,000 as an investing inflow, CU600 added back to profit
before tax

CU5,000 as a financing inflow, CU800 as an operating outflow

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Animalus Ltd has a profit before tax for 20X1 of CU52,000 after charging depreciation of CU21,600.
Its trade receivables have increased by CU15,500 during 20X1 and its trade payables by CU14,600.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, what is Animalus Ltds cash generated from operations
for 20X1?

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CU29,500

CU31,300

CU72,700

CU74,500

The following information relates to Magi Ltd.

Ordinary shares of CU1 each


Share premium account

30 September
20X7
20X6
CU
CU
50,000
40,000
27,500
25,200

On 1 January 20X7 the company made a 1 for 10 bonus issue, and on 1 July 20X7 it issued shares for
cash.
How much should appear in Magi Ltds cash flow statement for the year ended 30 September 20X7 in
respect of these transactions?

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13

CU8,300

CU10,000

CU12,300

CU16,300

In a companys cash flow statement how would the payment of VAT to NBR be shown?
A

An operating cash outflow

A decrease in creditors

An adjustment between profit before tax and cash generated from operating activities

It would not feature in the statement at all

Golden Ltds balance sheets at 30 June 20X6 and 20X7 showed carrying amounts of property, plant
and equipment of CU225,600 and CU301,700 respectively.
During the year ended 30 June 20X7 Golden Ltd revalued an asset with a carrying amount of
CU16,500 to CU31,000. It disposed of assets for a price of CU40,000, making a profit of CU10,100 on
the transactions.
What should appear in Golden Ltds cash flow statement for the year ended 30 June 20X7 in respect
of purchase of property, plant and equipment?

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CU91,500

CU101,600

CU106,000

CU116,100

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The schedule of accruals and prepayments for Metallic Ltd for the years ended 30 April 20X7 and
20X8 show the following.
30 April 20X8
30 April 20X7
CU
CU
Accrued interest
610
590
Other accruals
1,560
1,670
Prepayments
2,550
2,300
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, what is the net effect of the above on Metallic Ltds
reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations for the year ended 30 April
20X8?

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Deduct CU340

Deduct CU360

Add back CU340

Add back CU360

During the year ended 31 December 20X6 Tara Ltd undertook the following transactions.
(1) Issued 100,000 CU1 ordinary shares at a price of CU1.20 per share
(2) Sold property, plant and equipment for CU10,000
(3) Purchased property, plant and equipment for CU109,000
(4) Paid CU25,000 off long-term borrowings
What total amounts in respect of the above will appear in cash flows from investing activities and cash
flows from financing activities in the cash flow statement of Tara Ltd for 20X6 in accordance with
BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements?
Cash inflow/(outflow)
Investing
Financing
activities
activities
CU
CU

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21,000

(25,000)

(99,000)

95,000

(99,000)

145,000

(124,000)

120,000

On 1 July 20X5 Verity Ltd entered into a finance lease agreement. The terms of the agreement
provided for annual payments of CU5,000 on 1 July each year. The asset had a fair value at the
inception of the lease of CU25,000. CU750 of interest in relation to this agreement was paid and
charged to the income statement in the year ended 30 June 20X6.
In addition to the above transaction, on 1 October 20X5 Verity Ltd purchased a machine for cash of
CU6,500.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, how should the above be reflected in Verity Ltds cash
flow statement for the year ended 30 June 20X6?
A

CU31,500 as investing outflows

CU6,500 as an investing outflow, CU5,000 as a financing outflow

CU6,500 as an investing outflow, CU4,250 as a financing outflow, CU750 as an operating outflow

CU10,750 as investing outflows, CU750 as an operating outflow

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Veronica Ltd prepares its financial statements to 31 December. During 20X8 Veronica Ltd made sales
of CU850,000 and incurred costs of CU610,500. At the beginning of 20X8 customers owed
CU125,500 and at the end of the year they owed CU135,400. At the beginning of 20X8 Veronica Ltd
owed CU45,500 to its suppliers and employees and at the end of the year it owed CU35,700.
During 20X8 Veronica Ltd received interest of CU14,500 and paid interest of CU500.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements, what was Veronica Ltds net cash from operating
activities under the direct method for the year ended 31 December 20X8?

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CU258,700

CU233,800

CU219,800

CU219,300

BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and


Errors
1

Which of the following constitute a change of accounting policy according to BAS 8 Accounting Policies,
Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors?
A

A change in the basis of valuing property

A change in depreciation method

A decision to capitalise borrowing costs relating to the construction of non-current assets, rather
than writing them off as incurred

Adopting an accounting policy for a new type of transaction not previously dealt with

According to BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors which of the following
items would qualify for treatment as a change in accounting estimate?
(1) Provision for obsolescence of inventory
(2) Correction necessitated by a material error
(3) A change as a result of the adoption of a new International Accounting Standard
(4) A change in the useful life of a non-current asset

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All of the above

(2) and (3)

(1) and (3)

(1) and (4)

In accordance with BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors how is a change
in accounting policy accounted for?
A

By changing the current year figures but not the previous years figures

Via retrospective application

No alteration of any figures but disclosure in the notes

No alteration of any figures nor disclosure in the notes

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Which one of the following would be regarded as a change of accounting policy under BAS 8
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors?
A

An entity changes its method of depreciation of machinery from straight line to reducing balance

An entity has started capitalising borrowing costs for non-current assets whereas it previously
wrote those costs off to its income statement as incurred

An entity changes its method of calculating the provision for warranty claims on its products sold

An entity disclosed a contingent liability for a legal claim in the previous years accounts. In the
current year, a provision has been made for the same legal claim

According to BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors how are each of the
following types of transactions dealt with?
(1) Change in accounting policy
(2) Change in accounting estimate
(3) Correction of a material prior period error

(1) and (2) are dealt with retrospectively, (3) is dealt with prospectively

(1) and (3) are dealt with retrospectively, (2) is dealt with prospectively

(2) and (3) are dealt with retrospectively, (1) is dealt with prospectively

All are dealt with retrospectively

From the years ended 31 December 20X6 to 31 December 20X8 Zorro Ltd capitalised CU10,000 of
finance costs in relation to self-constructed plant. By 31 December 20X8 these costs had been 50%
depreciated.
During 20X9 Zorro Ltd capitalised a further CU2,000 of such costs. On the last day of the year, just
prior to calculating the annual depreciation charge, when the carrying amount of plant stood at
CU250,000, Zorro Ltd decided to change its accounting policy to write-off such finance costs as
incurred. Retained earnings at 1 January 20X9 were CU350,000. Draft profit for 20X9 was CU45,000,
after charging the correct figure for depreciation of CU30,000.
In accordance with BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors what should the
following figures be stated at in Zorro Ltds financial statements for the year ended 31 December
20X9?
Profit for the year
CU

Retained earnings brought forward


CU

Carrying amount of plant


CU

43,000

340,000

208,000

47,000

340,000

208,000

43,000

345,000

213,000

47,000

345,000

213,000

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Harriet Ltd has proposed the following changes to its current accounting practices to be used in its
next financial statements.
(1) Motor vehicles have always been depreciated on a straight-line basis. The company has now
decided to change to the reducing balance basis as it now believes that this better reflects the
consumption of economic benefits.
(2) In preparing its income statements, Harriet Ltd has previously classified depreciation on
directors motor vehicles as administrative expenses. These depreciation charges are now to be
classified as distribution costs as the company now believes that this gives a more reliable and
relevant presentation.
According to BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors which, if any, of these
changes represent a change in accounting policy?

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(1) only

(2) only

Neither of the above

Both of the above

BAS 10 Events After the Balance Sheet Date


1

Which of the following statements concerning BAS 10 Events After the Balance Sheet Date are correct?
(1) Notes to the financial statements must give details of all material adjusting events reflected in
those financial statements
(2) Notes to the financial statements must give details of all non-adjusting events affecting users
ability to understand the companys financial position
(3) Financial statements should not be prepared on a going concern basis if, after the balance sheet
date, the directors decide to liquidate the company

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All three statements are correct

(1) and (2)

(1) and (3)

(2) and (3)

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Georgina Ltds income statement for 20X3 showed a profit before tax of CU1,800,000. Early in 20X4,
before the financial statements were authorised for issue, the following events took place.
(1) The value of an investment held at the balance sheet date fell by CU85,000 due to a fire at that
companys premises early in 20X4
(2) A customer who owed CU116,000 at the balance sheet date went bankrupt owing a total of
CU138,000
(3) Inventory valued at a cost of CU161,000 in the balance sheet was sold for CU141,000
(4) Assets with a carrying amount at the balance sheet date of CU240,000 were unexpectedly
expropriated by the Government
In accordance with BAS 10 Events After the Balance Sheet Date what is Georgina Ltds profit for 20X3
after making the necessary adjustments for the above events?

CU1,399,000

CU1,579,000

CU1,664,000

CU1,557,000

The financial statements of Anna Ltd for the year ended 31 January 20X5 were approved for
publication on 15 May 20X5.
According to BAS 10 Events After the Balance Sheet Date which of the following would be treated as a
non-adjusting event in the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 20X5?

Notice was received on 31 March 20X5 that a major customer of Anna Ltds had ceased trading
and was unlikely to make any further payments

Inventory items at 31 January 20X5, with an original cost of CU30,000, were sold in April 20X5
for CU20,000

During 20X4, a customer commenced legal action against Anna Ltd. At 31 January 20X5, Anna
Ltds legal advisers were of the opinion that Anna Ltd would lose the case, so Anna Ltd created a
provision of CU200,000 for the damages claimed by the customer. On 27 April 20X5, the court
awarded damages of CU250,000 to the customer

On 2 May 20X5 there was a fire in Anna Ltds main warehouse which destroyed 50% of Anna
Ltds total inventory

The financial statements of Louise Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X1 were approved for
publication on 20 May 20X2. The following events occurred after the year end.
(1) The directors declared a dividend of 50p per ordinary share on 17 February 20X2. Louise Ltd has
200,000 CU1 ordinary shares in issue.
(2) An insurance claim for storm damage to property, caused by unusually high winds, was under
negotiation at the balance sheet date. The claim was settled with the insurers in March 20X2
leaving uninsured damage amounting to CU75,000.
What liabilities should be recognised in the financial statements of Louise Ltd for the year ended
31 December 20X1 in accordance with BAS 10 Events After the Balance Sheet Date?
Dividend

Storm damage

CU100,000

CUNil

CU100,000

CU75,000

CUNil

CUNil

CUNil

CU75,000

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According to BAS 10 Events After the Balance Sheet Date, which of the following would be a nonadjusting post balance sheet event when preparing Gawain Ltds group financial statements as at
31 March 20X5?
A

A decision is made on 9 April 20X5 to sell Gawain Ltds major trading activities in Kenya

The financial statements of Knight Ltd, an unlisted company, in which Gawain Ltd owns 8% of the
share capital, are received on 9 April 20X5 and state that Knight Ltd is going into liquidation

A customer, against whose debt a provision had been made at 31 March 20X5, was declared
bankrupt on 8 April 20X5

An insurance claim is agreed on 10 June 20X5 for compensation for a fire in March which
destroyed part of Gawain Ltds inventory

BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment


1

The components of the cost of a major item of equipment are given below.
Purchase price
Import duties
Sales tax (refundable)
Site preparation
Installation costs
Pre-production costs
Initial operating losses before the asset reaches
planned performance
Estimated cost of dismantling and removal of the asset,
recognised as a provision under BAS 37 Provisions,
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

CU
780,000
117,000
78,000
30,000
28,000
18,000
50,000
100,000
1,201,000

In accordance with BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment what amount should be recognised as the cost
of the asset?

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CU956,000

CU1,055,000

CU1,073,000

CU1,201,000

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QUESTION BANK

According to BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, which, if any, of the following statements about
depreciation are correct?
(1) The main purpose of depreciation is to reflect the fall in value of an asset over its useful life
(2) When an asset is revalued, subsequent depreciation relating to the revaluation surplus should be
debited to the revaluation reserve rather than to the income statement
(3) The provision for depreciation ensures that there are funds available to replace an asset when
this becomes necessary, though in times of inflation additional amounts may need to be set aside
(4) A change in depreciation method constitutes a change in accounting policy and must be
accounted for as such

(1) and (4)

(2) and (3)

(4) only

None of the statements is correct

Mario Ltd purchased a machine for CU50,000 on 1 January 20X1. The machine was judged to have a
five-year life with a residual value of CU5,000. On 31 December 20X2 CU15,000 was spent on an
upgrade to the machine. This extended its remaining useful life to five years, with the same residual
value. During 20X3, the market for the product declined and the machine was sold on 1 January 20X4
for CU7,000.
According to BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, what was the loss on disposal?

CU31,000

CU35,000

CU31,600

CU35,600

Gray Ltd purchased a machine on 1 April 20X2 for CU16,000. In the years ended 31 March 20X3 and
31 March 20X4 Gray Ltd depreciated the machine at 25% per annum on a straight-line basis. On
1 April 20X4 the machine was revalued to CU12,000 with its estimated useful life being unchanged.
In accordance with BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment what was the effect of this revaluation on
Gray Ltds profit for the year ended 31 March 20X5?
A

An increase of CU1,000

An increase of CU2,000

A decrease of CU1,000

A decrease of CU2,000

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White Ltd owns many items of property, plant and equipment and accounts for them on a revaluation
basis.
In the year ended 31 March 20X2 White Ltd revalued three of its assets, all of which are in current
use, as set out below.
Carrying amount
Valuation
CU
CU
Turning machine (asset number 1001)
10,000
7,500
Turning machine (asset number 1007)
12,000
9,000
Finishing machine (asset number 1012)
8,000
6,500
The company had a revaluation reserve of CU6,500 at 1 April 20X1 due to previous revaluations. This
balance of CU6,500 relates to the following assets.
Turning machine (asset number 1001)
Turning machine (asset number 1008)
Finishing machine (asset number 1015)

CU3,000
CU1,500
CU2,000

In accordance with BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment what amount should be charged to the
income statement for the year ended 31 March 20X2 in respect of the above revaluations?

CU500

CU2,500

CU4,000

CU4,500

On 1 July 20X7 Brown Ltd bought a machine for CU48,000. The machine was depreciated at 25% per
annum on a straight-line basis until 30 June 20X9.
On 1 July 20X9 the machine was revalued to CU30,000. Brown Ltd considers that its remaining useful
life is now three years.
According to BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, what should the depreciation charge for the year
ended 30 June 20Y0 and the minimum balance on the revaluation reserve as at 30 June 20Y0 be?

Depreciation charge

Revaluation reserve

CU8,000

CU4,000

CU8,000

CU6,000

CU10,000

CU4,000

CU10,000

CU6,000

Captain Ltd purchased a piece of land during the year ended 30 June 20X5 for CU1 million and
revalued this land on 30 June 20X5 to CU1.3 million. On 1 March 20X6 the land was sold for CU1.4
million.
In accordance with BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment what is the net amount in respect of this land
which will appear in Captain Ltds statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 20X5 and
year ended 30 June 20X6?
Year ended 30 June

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20X5

20X6

CU300,000

CU400,000

CUNil

CU400,000

CU300,000

CU100,000

CUNil

CU100,000

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QUESTION BANK

On 1 January 20X1, Barbosa Ltd purchased an item of plant for CU300,000 which was to be
depreciated over its useful life of 10 years.
On 1 January 20X5, the plant was revalued to its fair value of CU600,000, with no revision to its
remaining useful life.
On 1 January 20X6, the plant was sold for CU700,000.
In accordance with BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, what was the profit on disposal to be
included in Barbosa Ltds income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X6?

CU200,000

CU260,000

CU300,000

CU400,000

Sparrow Ltd owns a building, currently carried in its accounting records at CU800,000. It has agreed
to exchange this building for a building owned by Turner Ltd. The building currently owned by
Sparrow Ltd has a fair value of CU1 million. The building currently owned by Turner Ltd has a fair
value of CU1.1 million. Sparrow Ltd has agreed to pay the legal costs of the transfer which amount to
CU10,000.
According to BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment at what value should the building currently owned
by Turner Ltd be recorded at initially in Sparrow Ltds accounting records?

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CU800,000

CU1 million

CU1.1 million

CU990,000

With regard to BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment which of the following statements is true?
A

Any assets where management believe the carrying amounts and market values are materially
different may be revalued

Assets which are carried under the revaluation model must be revalued every five years

Increases in value on an initial revaluation are always credited directly to equity

The fair value of land and buildings must be determined on an existing use basis

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BAS 17 Leases
1

Obi Ltd purchased a machine via a finance lease. The terms of the agreement provided for a primary
period of four years and a secondary period of two years. Payments are CU20,000 per annum over
the primary period. The cash price of the plant is CU60,000 and its expected life is five years. Under
normal circumstances there is an expectation that the secondary period will be used. Residual value is
expected to be insignificant.
According to BAS 17 Leases on what value should the depreciation charge on the machine be based
and over what period should depreciation be charged?

Value

Period

CU80,000

4 years

CU80,000

6 years

CU60,000

4 years

CU60,000

5 years

On 1 January 20X4 Jedi Ltd entered into a finance lease for a machine with a fair value of CU2,050.
Lease payments of CU500 are payable annually in advance for five years, starting on 1 January 20X4.
Jedi Ltd allocates finance charges on a sum-of-the-digits basis.
According to BAS 17 Leases what is Jedi Ltds non-current liability in respect of this finance lease as at
31 December 20X4?

CU1,200

CU1,230

CU1,365

CU1,500

At what amount does BAS 17 Leases require a lessee to capitalise a finance lease at?
A

The assets fair value

The cash price of the asset

The minimum lease payments less the residual value of the asset

The lower of the assets fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments

On 1 June 20X5 Aretoo Ltd acquired a machine under a finance lease. The machine would have had a
cash price of CU24,000 but Aretoo Ltd agreed to pay a deposit of CU6,000 and ten quarterly
repayments of CU2,600 each, starting on 31 August 20X5. The charge for interest is to be spread
over the period of the lease on the sum-of-digits basis.
In accordance with BAS 17 Leases how much interest would be allocated to the fourth quarterly
repayment?

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CU1,067

CU1,018

CU800

CU582

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QUESTION BANK

On 1 January 20X4 Luke Ltd entered into a finance lease for a machine with a fair value of CU2,050.
Lease payments of CU500 are payable annually in arrears for five years, starting on 31 December
20X4. Luke Ltd allocates finance charges on a sum-of-the-digits basis.
According to BAS 17 Leases what is Luke Ltds liability in respect of this finance lease as at
31 December 20X4?

CU1,550

CU1,230

CU1,320

CU1,700

In respect of an operating lease BAS 17 Leases requires which of the following to be disclosed in a
companys financial statements?
(1) The period-end liability
(2) The amount charged to the income statement for the period
(3) The total lease payments the company is committed to making over the coming years

(1) and (2)

(2) only

(2) and (3)

(3) only

In accordance with BAS 17 Leases which of the following is true with regard to leases of land and
buildings?
A

Leases of land will always be treated as operating leases; leases of buildings will always be treated
as finance leases

Leases of buildings will always be treated as operating leases; leases of land will always be treated
as finance leases

Leases of land and buildings should be split and classified according to their substance

Leases of land and buildings should be treated as a combined lease and classified according to its
substance.

On 1 January 20X5, the first day of its accounting year, Anakin Ltd entered into an operating lease.
The terms of the lease provided for an initial non-returnable deposit of CU60,000 and then three
annual rentals of CU30,000, payable on the last day of each year.
According to BAS 17 Leases what is the charge to the income statement for the year ended 31
December 20X5 and what balance is reflected in the balance sheet as at 31 December 20X5 in respect
of this lease?
Income statement charge

Balance sheet

CU30,000

CUNil

CU90,000

CUNil

CU50,000

Asset of CU40,000

CU50,000

Liability of CU40,000

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The treatment of leases in accordance with BAS 17 Leases follows which of the qualitative
characteristics of the BFRS Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements?
A

Reliability

Relevance

Comparability

Understandability

On 1 January 20X7 Darth Ltd entered into a finance lease agreement. The terms of the lease were as
follows.
CU
Cash price
36,000
Less: Deposit payable on 1 January 20X7
(12,000)
24,000
Interest at 9% for two years
4,320
Balance payable on 31 December 20X7 and 20X8
28,320
The rate of interest implicit in the lease is approximately 12%.
Applying the provisions of BAS 17 Leases, what is the finance charge in Darth Ltds income statement
for the year ended 31 December 20X7?

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CU2,160

CU2,880

CU3,240

CU4,320

BAS 18 Revenue
1

Northanger Ltds draft balance sheet at 30 June 20X7 includes inventories of CU110,000 and trade
receivables of CU190,000. Trade receivables include goods sent out on sale or return at a selling price
of CU20,000. These goods remained unsold at 30 June 20X7 and had a cost of CU15,000.
In accordance with BAS 18 Revenue at what amounts should Northanger Ltds inventories and trade
receivables be stated on 30 June 20X7?

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Inventories

Trade receivables

CU125,000

CU175,000

CU125,000

CU170,000

CU130,000

CU175,000

CU130,000

CU170,000

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QUESTION BANK

On 1 July 20X7 Mansfield Ltd entered into a CU5 million contract for the supply of computer
software and five years of after-sales support. The cost of providing after-sales support is estimated at
CU500,000 per annum and the mark-up on similar after-sales only contracts is 30% on cost.
In accordance with BAS 18 Revenue how much revenue should be included in Mansfield Ltds income
statement for the year ended 30 June 20X8 in respect of the above contract?

CU1.75 million

CU2.4 million

CU2.5 million

CU5 million

On 1 July 20X5 Price Ltd entered into a CU3 million contract for the supply of computer hardware.
An additional CU1 million was agreed for the provision of after-sales support until 30 June 20X9.
In accordance with BAS 18 Revenue how much revenue should be included in Price Ltds income
statement for the year ended 30 June 20X6 in respect of the above contract?

CU4 million

CU3 million

CU3.25 million

CU2.25 million

On 31 December 20X7 Darcy Ltd sold goods to Willoughby Ltd for CU300,000. These goods had a
cost of CU250,000. Willoughby Ltd has been granted interest-free credit and will pay for these goods
in full on 31 December 20X9. At the date of sale the fair value of the CU300,000 receivable was
CU290,000.
In accordance with BAS 18 Revenue how much revenue should be included in Darcy Ltds income
statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7 in respect of the above sale?

CUNil

CU250,000

CU290,000

CU300,000

Lydia Ltd has entered into a fixed-price contract for the provision of services to Jane Ltd. The contract
commenced in July 20X1 and will be completed in 20X2. The contract price is CU1 million and costs
are recoverable as incurred.
At 31 December 20X1, Lydia Ltds year end, costs of CU300,000 had been incurred and the contract
has been assessed as 40% complete. Costs to complete are estimated at CU500,000. All figures are
reliable estimates.
In accordance with BAS 18 Revenue how much revenue should be included in Lydia Ltds income
statement for the year ended 31 December 20X1 in respect of this contract?
A

CUNil

CU300,000

CU400,000

CU1 million

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Rochester Ltd has entered into a fixed-price contract for the provision of services to Adele Ltd. The
contract commenced in September 20X2 and will be completed in 20X3. The contract price is CU2
million and costs are recoverable as incurred.
At 31 December 20X2, Rochester Ltds year end, costs of CU500,000 have been incurred. The
contract has been assessed as 30% complete, however, costs to complete cannot be estimated reliably.
In accordance with BAS 18 Revenue how much revenue should be included in Rochester Ltds income
statement for the year ended 31 December 20X2 in respect of this contract?

CUNil

CU500,000

CU600,000

CU2 million

Rainorshine Ltd produces a series of outdoor theatre productions each spring/summer. The
companys year end is 30 June. For the 20X6 season, five productions are planned, one in each month
from May through to September. A season ticket covering all five events costs CU100. Due to adverse
weather conditions, Junes production was delayed until 2 July.
In accordance with BAS 18 Revenue how much revenue should be included from each ticket sold for
the 20X6 season in Rainorshine Ltds income statement for the year ended 30 June 20X6?

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CUNil

CU100

CU40

CU20

BAS 32 and BAS 39 Financial Instruments


1

On 3 October 20X6 Corbin Ltd issued 100,000 5% redeemable CU1 preference shares. These shares
are redeemable on 3 October 20Y1.
In accordance with BAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation how will these shares and their related
dividend be shown in Corbin Ltds financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X6?

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Shares

Dividend

Non-current liabilities

Income statement

Non-current liabilities

Statement of changes in equity

Equity

Income statement

Equity

Statement of changes in equity

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QUESTION BANK

On 5 March 20X7 Marchant Ltd issued 200,000 5% irredeemable CU1 preference shares.
In accordance with BAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation how will these shares and their related
dividend be shown in Marchant Ltds financial statements for the year ended 31 March 20X7?

Shares

Dividend

Non-current liabilities

Income statement

Non-current liabilities

Statement of changes in equity

Equity

Income statement

Equity

Statement of changes in equity

According to BAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation which of the following could be classified as
financial assets?
(1) Bank overdraft
(2) Cash at bank
(3) Inventories
(4) A current asset investment
(5) A forward contract

(1), (2) and (5)

(2), (4) and (5)

(2) and (4)

(3), (4) and (5)

According to BAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement at what amount should a
financial instrument initially be measured?
A

Cost

Fair value of consideration given

Fair value of consideration given plus directly attributable transaction costs

Fair value of consideration given less directly attributable transaction costs

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BAS 36 Impairment of Assets


1

In accordance with BAS 36 Impairment of Assets which of the following statements are true?
(1) Non-current assets must be checked annually for evidence of impairment
(2) An impairment loss must be recognised immediately in the income statement, except that all or
part of a loss on a previously revalued asset should be charged against any related revaluation
surplus
(3) If the fair value less costs to sell exceeds the carrying amount of an asset there is no need to
estimate value in use

(1) and (2)

(1) and (3)

(2) and (3)

(1), (2) and (3)

A non-current asset has a carrying amount of CU20,000. It could be sold for CU18,500 with selling
costs of CU500. Its value in use is CU22,000 and its replacement cost CU50,000.
According to BAS 36 Impairment of Assets what is the recoverable amount of this asset?

CU18,000

CU20,000

CU22,000

CU50,000

Chloe Ltd purchased equipment on 1 April 20X2 for CU100,000. The equipment was depreciated
using the reducing balance method at 25% per annum. Chloe Ltd prepares accounts to 31 March
annually.
Depreciation was charged up to and including 31 March 20X6. At that date, the recoverable amount
of this equipment was CU22,000.
According to BAS 36 Impairment of Assets what was the impairment loss on this equipment calculated
on 31 March 20X6?

CUNil

CU3,000

CU9,640

CU20,187

Lauren Ltd bought some land on 1 January 20X4 for CU500,000. On 31 December 20X5 this land was
revalued to CU700,000. On 31 December 20X7 the fair value less costs to sell of this land was
estimated at CU400,000 and its value in use at CU450,000.
According to BAS 36 Impairment of Assets what amount will be included in the income statement of
Lauren Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X7 in respect of the impairment loss on this land?

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CUNil

CU50,000

CU200,000

CU250,000

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QUESTION BANK

Alayna Ltd bought a machine on 1 January 20X2 for CU50,000. The useful life of this machine was
assessed as 10 years and it was depreciated on a straight-line basis.
On 31 December 20X3 the machine was revalued to a fair value of CU80,000 with no change to its
remaining useful life. On 31 December 20X6 the machine was identified as impaired and revalued to
CU20,000.
Alayna Ltd makes a transfer between the revaluation reserve and retained earnings each year as a
result of the revaluation in accordance with best practice.
According to BAS 36 Impairment of Assets what amount will be included in the income statement of
Alayna Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X6 in respect of this impairment loss?

CUNil

CU5,000

CU25,000

CU30,000

In accordance with BAS 36 Impairment of Assets which of the following assets must be tested for
impairment annually?
(1) All assets
(2) Any assets where there is an indication of a potential impairment
(3) All intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
(4) Goodwill acquired in a business combination

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(1) only

(2) only

(2) and (3)

(2), (3) and (4)

BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets


1

According to BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets which of the following
statements are correct?
(1) Provisions should be made for constructive obligations as well as for legal obligations
(2) Discounting may be used when estimating the amount of a provision if the effect is material
(3) A restructuring provision must include the estimated costs of retraining or relocating continuing
staff
(4) A restructuring provision may only be made when a company has a detailed plan for the
reconstruction and a firm intention to carry it out
A

All four statements

(1), (2) and (4)

(1), (3) and (4)

(1), (2) and (3)

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According to BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets which of the following criteria
must be present in order for a company to recognise a provision?
(1) There is a present obligation as a result of past events
(2) It is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation
(3) A reliable estimate of the obligation can be made

(1), (2) and (3)

(1) and (2)

(1) and (3)

(2) and (3)

Which of the following statements about contingencies, if any, are correct according to BAS 37
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets?
(1) A contingent liability should be disclosed by note if it is probable that an obligation will arise and
its amount can be estimated reliably
(2) A contingent asset should be disclosed by note if it is probable that it will arise
(3) An entity should not recognise a contingent asset

None of the statements is correct

(1) and (2)

(2) and (3)

All of the statements are correct

In which of the following circumstances would a provision be recognised under BAS 37 Provisions,
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets in the financial statements for the year ending 31 March
20X6?
(1) A board decision was made on 15 March 20X6 to close down a division. Potential costs are
CU100,000. At 31 March 20X6 the decision had not been communicated to managers,
employees or customers
(2) There are anticipated costs from returns of a defective product in the next few months of
CU60,000. In the past all returns of defective products have always been refunded to customers
(3) It is anticipated that a major refurbishment of the companys head office will take place from June
20X6 onwards costing CU85,000

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(1) and (2)

(2) and (3)

(2) only

(3) only

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QUESTION BANK

Airedale Ltd has the following two legal claims outstanding.


(1) A legal action claiming compensation of CU500,000 filed against Airedale Ltd in March 20X4
(2) A legal action taken by Airedale Ltd against a third party, claiming damages of CU200,000 was
started in January 20X3 and is nearing completion
In both cases, it is more likely than not that the amount claimed will have to be paid.
According to BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets how should Airedale Ltd
report these legal actions in its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 20X5?

Action (1)

Action (2)

Disclose as a note

No disclosure

Make a provision

No disclosure

Make a provision

Disclose as a note

Make a provision

Accrue the income

In accordance with BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets which one of the following
would require a provision to be created by Wally Ltd at its balance sheet date of 31 October 20X5?
A

The government introduced new laws on data protection which come into force on 1 January
20X6. Wally Ltds directors have agreed that this will require a large number of staff to be
retrained. At 31 October 20X5, the directors were waiting on a report they had commissioned
that would identify the actual training requirements

At the balance sheet date, Wally Ltd was negotiating with its insurance provider about the
amount of an insurance claim that it had filed. On 20 November 20X5, the insurance provider
agreed to pay CU200,000

Although it has no legal obligation to do so, Wally Ltd makes refunds to customers for any goods
returned within 30 days of sale, and has done so for many years

A customer is suing Wally Ltd for damages alleged to have been caused by a product sold to it by
Wally Ltd. Wally Ltd is contesting the claim and, at 31 October 20X5, the directors have been
advised by the companys legal advisers that the company is very unlikely to lose the case

Flyaway Ltd operates a low-cost airline. One of its aircraft will require a major refit in 20X6, at a cost
of CU500,000, to upgrade the on-board facilities. At the same time, the aircraft will also have
additional safety equipment fitted, at a cost of CU200,000, to allow the company to comply with new
legislation which has been passed and which will come into force in 20X7.
Under BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, which of the following is the correct
treatment in the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X5 for each of the above?
Refit

Safety equipment

Provision

Provision

No provision

Provision

Provision

No provision

No provision

No provision

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Charlotte Ltd has been awarded a contract to build an office block for Kylie Ltd. The site preparation
work was sub-contracted to George Ltd. George Ltds work was sub-standard and this has caused a
delay in contract completion.
As a result of the delay the client is claiming CU10 million in damages from Charlotte Ltd who has
commenced legal action against George Ltd for CU8 million. Charlotte Ltds lawyers have advised that
it is probable that both actions will be successful.
In accordance with BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets how should Charlotte
Ltd account for these legal actions in its financial statements?

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Claim against Charlotte Ltd

Claim by Charlotte Ltd

Provide

Recognise asset

Provide

Disclose

Disclose

Ignore

Ignore

Disclose

BAS 38 Intangible Assets


1

In accordance with BAS 38 Intangible Assets and BFRS 3 Business Combinations which of the following
statements is correct?
(1) Negative goodwill should be shown on the balance sheet as a deduction from positive goodwill
(2) As an alternative to capitalisation, goodwill may be written off immediately against reserves
(3) As a business grows, internally generated goodwill may be revalued upwards to reflect that
growth
(4) Internally developed brands must not be capitalised

(1) and (4)

(2) and (3)

(3) only

(4) only

During the year ended 30 June 20X3, Emily Ltd spent CU300,000 on the development of a new range
of garden machinery. In order to carry out this work, Emily Ltd purchase some highly specialised
equipment, on 1 July 20X2 at a cost of CU100,000. The equipment is expected to have a useful life of
five years and is to be depreciated over that period by the straight-line method.
According to BAS 38 Intangible Assets, what is the maximum amount that Emily Ltd can carry forward
as development expenditure as at 30 June 20X3?

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CU100,000

CU300,000

CU320,000

CU400,000

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According to BAS 38 Intangible Assets which of the following conditions would preclude any part of the
development expenditure from being capitalised as an intangible asset?
A

The development is incomplete

The benefits flowing from the completed development are expected to be at least equal to its
cost

Funds are unlikely to be available to complete the development

The development is expected to give rise to more than one product

According to BAS 38 Intangible Assets which of the following types of research and development
expenditure must be written off in the year it is incurred?
A

Costs of designing a pre-production prototype

Legal costs in connection with registration of a patent

Costs of searching for possible alternative products

Costs of research work which are to be reimbursed by a customer

In accordance with BAS 38 Intangible Assets which, if any, of the following statements is correct?
(1) Any intangible asset may be carried at its fair value, as opposed to being carried at cost
(2) Once an intangible asset has been revalued, further revaluations should be carried out annually to
ensure that the carrying amount does not differ from the fair value at the balance sheet date

(1) only

(2) only

(1) and (2)

Neither of the above

During the current accounting period Jack Ltd considered the recognition of the following costs as
intangible assets.
(1) CU40,000 spent on evaluating research findings
(2) CU60,000 spent on acquiring a brand name from a competitor
(3) CU50,000 spent on acquiring the legal rights to a production process, without which Jack Ltds
business cannot function
In accordance with BAS 38 Intangible Assets what is the maximum amount that Jack Ltd could recognise
as intangible assets?
A

CU60,000

CU100,000

CU110,000

CU150,000

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During the current accounting period Silver Ltd considered the recognition of the following costs as
intangible assets.
(1) CU50,000 spent on development expenditure on Project X. The directors are confident of the
financial, commercial and technical viability of the project
(2) CU6,000 spent on developing a brand internally
(3) CU30,000 spent on acquiring goodwill in Gold Ltds books when Silver Ltd acquired the net
assets of Gold Ltd
What is the maximum amount that Silver Ltd could recognise as intangible assets in its consolidated
financial statements in accordance with BAS 38 Intangible Assets?

CU50,000

CU56,000

CU86,000

CU30,000

In order for an asset to be recognised as an intangible asset in accordance with BAS 38 Intangible Assets
which of the following recognition criteria must be met?
(1) The asset must be identifiable
(2) The asset must be separable
(3) The cost of the asset must be able to be measured reliably
(4) It must be possible that future benefits from the asset will flow to the entity

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(1) and (3)

(2) and (3)

(1), (2) and (3)

(2), (3) and (4)

In accordance with BAS 38 Intangible Assets which of the following statements is correct?
A

All intangible assets should be amortised over their expected useful lives

When intangible assets are amortised a residual value should always be calculated

Provided a reliable value can be placed upon them, employees skills may be capitalised as an
intangible asset

Intangible assets should initially be recognised at cost

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BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations


1

Darren Ltd operates a number of divisions and has a year end of 31 December. On 15 December
20X4 the board made the decision to sell Darren Ltds manufacturing division. A buyer is expected to
be found within six months and the sale is expected to be completed in early 20X6.
In the companys financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X4 and 31 December 20X5
how should this division be treated in accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and
Discontinued Operations?

As a discontinued operation in 20X4

As a discontinued operation in both 20X4 and 20X5

As a continuing operation in 20X4 and as a discontinued operation in 20X5

As a continuing operation in both 20X4 and 20X5

In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations what is the
minimum disclosure which must be made on the face of the income statement in respect of
discontinued operations?
A

Post-tax profit or loss on operations and any post-tax gain or loss on related assets

A combined figure for the post-tax profit or loss on operations and any post-tax gain or loss on
related assets

Revenue, expenses, pre-tax profit or loss and tax on operations and any post-tax gain or loss on
related assets

Revenue, expenses, pre-tax profit or loss and tax on operations, any pre-tax gain or loss on
related assets and tax on that gain or loss

In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations what is the
minimum disclosure which must be made on the face of the cash flow statement in respect of
discontinued operations?
A

Cash flows attributable to the operating, investing and financing activities of the discontinued
operations

Net cash flows arising from the operation of the discontinued operations and the sale of related
assets

Cash flows arising from the sale of the assets of the discontinued operations

No separate disclosure is required

Gary Ltd operates a number of divisions and has a year end of 30 June. On 30 June 20X7 the board
made and announced the decision to sell Gary Ltds retail division. The sale is expected to be
completed within six months.
In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, how should the
retail divisions property, plant and equipment be classified in the balance sheets as at 30 June 20X6
and 30 June 20X7?
A

As non-current assets at 30 June 20X6 and 30 June 20X7

As non-current assets held for sale at 30 June 20X6 and 30 June 20X7

As non-current assets at 30 June 20X6 and as non-current assets held for sale at 30 June 20X7

As non-current assets at 30 June 20X6 and as current assets at 30 June 20X7

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During the year Sharon Ltd carried out a reorganisation as follows.


Division As operations were terminated in Bangladesh and moved to an overseas division.
Division B was Sharon Ltds distribution division. Sharon Ltd has now outsourced this part of the
business.
The results of both divisions have previously been reported separately.
Which, if any, of these operations could be a discontinued operation according to BFRS 5 Non-current
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations?

Neither division

Both divisions

Division A only

Division B only

At a board meeting held on 30 October 20X7 Rosa Ltd made the decision to sell a major division. The
actual closure took place on 12 February 20X8. In the year ended 31 December 20X7 the division
reported a loss of CU100,000. Costs of redundancies relating to the division to be incurred in 20X8
are expected to be CU30,000.
In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, what will be
reported in Rosa Ltds income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7 in respect of this
division?

CU100,000 loss from continuing operations

CU130,000 loss from continuing operations

CU100,000 loss from discontinued operations

CU130,000 loss from discontinued operations

On 30 September 20X1 the directors of Guido Ltd decided to sell the companys services division and
the division was classified as held for sale. The sale is expected to be completed, along with the sales
of related assets, in early December 20X1.
One item of plant within this division had originally cost CU30,000 and had a carrying amount of
CU15,000 on 1 November 20X0. Guido Ltd will carry on using this plant until it is sold.
Guido Ltd has a year end of 30 October and depreciates all plant on a monthly straight-line basis using
a monthly rate of 1%.
In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations what amount
will be recognised in the balance sheet of Guido Ltd as at 30 October 20X1 in respect of this plant?

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CU11,400 in non-current assets held for sale

CU11,400 in current assets

CU11,700 in non-current assets held for sale

CU11,700 in non-current assets

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Valerie Ltd acquired a machine on 1 January 20X2 for CU70,000. On 1 January 20X5, when the
carrying amount of the machine was CU40,000, the machine was classified as held for sale. Its fair
value was estimated at CU30,000 and costs to sell at CU500. The asset was sold on 30 June 20X5 for
CU32,000.
In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations what amounts
will be recognised in respect of this asset in Valerie Ltds income statement for the year ended
31 December 20X5?

Impairment loss

Profit on sale

CU8,000

CUNil

CU10,500

CU2,500

CUNil

CU8,000

CU10,000

CU2,000

Paul Ltd acquired a building on 1 January 20W7 for CU800,000. The building had a useful life of 50
years and was being depreciated on a straight-line basis. On 1 January 20X9 the building was classified
as held for sale. Its fair value was estimated at CU600,000 and costs to sell at CU10,000. The building
was sold on 30 June 20X9 for CU580,000.
In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations what amounts
will be recognised in respect of this building in Paul Ltds income statement for the year ended
31 December 20X9?

10

Impairment loss

Loss on sale

CU28,000

CUNil

CU18,000

CU2,000

CUNil

CU28,000

CU18,000

CU10,000

Michael Ltd bought a piece of land on 1 January 20X5 for CU1 million. The company revalued this land
on 31 December 20X6 to CU1.5 million. On 1 September 20X7 the land was classified as held for
sale. Its fair value was estimated at CU1.7 million and costs to sell at CU20,000. The land was sold on
15 February 20X8 for CU1.8 million.
In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, what amounts
will be recognised in respect of this land in Michael Ltds income statement and revaluation reserve for
the year ended 31 December 20X7?
Debit in income statement

Credit to revaluation reserve

CUNil

CU180,000

CU20,000

CU200,000

CUNil

CUNil

CU20,000

CU300,000

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Harry Ltd revalued a machine on 1 January 20X6 to CU280,000. The machine had cost CU200,000 on
1 January 20X5 and was being depreciated on a reducing balance basis at a rate of 25%. The
depreciation policy was unchanged after revaluation. On 1 January 20X8 the machine was classified as
held for sale. Its fair value was estimated at CU80,000 and costs to sell at CU5,000. The machine was
sold on 30 June 20X8 for CU75,000.
In accordance with BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, what amounts
will be recognised in respect of this machine in Harry Ltds income statement and revaluation reserve
for the year ended 31 December 20X8?

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Debit in income statement

Debit to revaluation reserve

CUNil

CU130,000

CU5,000

CU130,000

CU82,500

CUNil

CU82,500

CU130,000

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Consolidated financial statements: objective test questions

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Consolidated balance sheets


1

The summarised balance sheets of Falcon Ltd and Kestrel Ltd at 31 December 20X8 were as follows.
Falcon Ltd
CUm
68

Net assets (at fair values)


Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings

10
58
68

Kestrel Ltd
CUm
25
10
15
25

On 1 January 20X8 Falcon Ltd had purchased 80% of the ordinary share capital of Kestrel Ltd for
CU24 million. The fair value of the net assets of Kestrel Ltd was CU20 million at that date. The
goodwill arising on consolidation was impaired by 100%.
At what amount will retained earnings be stated in Falcon Ltd's consolidated balance sheet as at
31 December 20X8?

CU55 million

CU54 million

CU50 million

CU62 million

Ploughshare Ltd acquired 80% of the ordinary share capital of Sword Ltd on 30 September 20X1. On
31 December 20X1, the share capital and retained earnings of Sword Ltd were as follows.
Ordinary shares of 50p each
Retained earnings at 1 January 20X1
Retained profit for the year ended 31 December 20X1

CU'000
300
80
40
420

The profits of Sword Ltd have accrued evenly throughout 20X1. Goodwill arising on the acquisition of
Sword Ltd was CU20,000.
What was the cost of the investment in Sword Ltd?
A

CU356,000

CU328,000

CU348,000

CU430,000

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Xanthe Ltd owns 75% of the ordinary share capital of QED Ltd. At the group's year end, Xanthe Ltd
held inventories valued at CU160,000 and QED Ltd held inventories valued at CU90,000. The
inventories held by Xanthe Ltd included CU20,000 of goods purchased from QED Ltd at a profit
margin of 30%. There were also inventories in transit between the two entities; this amounted to a
further CU10,000 at selling price.
To the nearest CU'000, at what value should inventories appear in the year end consolidated balance
sheet?

CU251,000

CU253,000

CU254,000

CU255,000

Xiao Ltd owns 80% of Yacht Ltd and 75% of Zebra Ltd. At 31 December 20X5, the three companies
had declared the following dividends for the year ended on that date.
Xiao Ltd
Yacht Ltd
Zebra Ltd

CU
60,000
30,000
20,000

Xiao Ltd had also paid an interim dividend of CU15,000. What is the total liability for dividends
payable in the consolidated balance sheet of Xiao Ltd as at 31 December 20X5?

CU56,000

CU60,000

CU71,000

CU110,000

Woolf Ltd acquired 80% of the ordinary share capital of Stephen Ltd on the incorporation of that
company many years ago. No goodwill arose on the acquisition.
At 31 December 20X9, the retained earnings of Woolf Ltd were CU202,000 and the consolidated
retained earnings of the Woolf Ltd group were CU230,000.
During the year ended 31 December 20X9, Stephen Ltd had sold goods to Woolf Ltd for CU25,000.
The goods originally cost CU20,000.
What were the retained earnings of Stephen Ltd as at 31 December 20X9?

102

CU30,000

CU32,000

CU33,000

CU40,000

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Outlook Ltd has one subsidiary. On 1 January 20X7 Outlook Ltd purchased 30% of the ordinary share
capital of View Ltd for CU12 million. The summarised balance sheet of View Ltd as at 31 December
20X7 was as follows.
CUm
30

Net assets (at carrying amount)


Ordinary share capital (CU1 shares)
Retained earnings at 1 January 20X7
Net profit for the year ended 31 December 20X7

10
15
5
30

At 1 January 20X7 the fair value of the net assets of View Ltd was CU5 million greater than their
carrying amount. The difference, which has not been recorded in View Ltd's books, relates to land
which is still owned by View Ltd at 31 December 20X7.
At what amount should the investment in View Ltd be included in Outlook Ltd's consolidated balance
sheet as at 31 December 20X7?

CU12 million

CU13.5 million

CU17 million

CU9 million

On 1 January 20X2 Alfie Ltd purchased 40% of the equity share capital of Bailey Ltd for CU60,000. At
this date the retained earnings of Bailey Ltd stood at CU30,000. During the year ended 31 December
20X4 Alfie Ltd sold goods to Bailey Ltd for CU10,000. These goods were still in inventory at the year
end. Alfie Ltd makes a gross profit margin of 25% on intra-group sales.
At 31 December 20X4 the balance sheet of Bailey Ltd showed the following.
Net assets
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings

CU'000
320
100
220
320

At what amount should Alfie Ltd's interest in Bailey Ltd be stated in its consolidated balance sheet at
31 December 20X4?
A

CU135,000

CU135,200

CU136,000

CU147,000

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On 1 January 20X4, Geranium Ltd acquired 60% of the equity share capital of Rose Ltd for CU5
million. At that date, the net assets of Rose Ltd were CU8 million. On 1 July 20X9 Geranium Ltd sold
three quarters of its holding in Rose Ltd for CU6.5 million.
The capital and reserves of Rose Ltd at 31 December 20X9 are shown below.
Ordinary share capital (CU1 shares)
Retained earnings at 1 January 20X9
Retained profit for the year ended 31 December 20X9

CU'000
5,000
6,500
2,000
13,500

At what amount should the investment in Rose Ltd be shown in Geranium Ltd's consolidated balance
sheet as at 31 December 20X9?

CU750,000

CU1,725,000

CU1,875,000

CU1,925,000

Aster Ltd owns a controlling interest in Chrysanthemum Ltd and exerts significant influence over
Flower Ltd, an entity in which it holds 30% of the ordinary share capital.
During the year ended 30 April 20X5, Flower Ltd sold goods to Aster Ltd for CU80,000. The cost of
the goods to Flower Ltd was CU60,000. 25% of the goods remained in Aster Ltd's inventories at 30
April 20X5.
Which of the following is the correct consolidation adjustment in respect of these inventories?

10

Dr Consolidated retained earnings CU5,000

Cr Consolidated inventories

CU5,000

Dr Consolidated retained earnings CU1,500

Cr Consolidated inventories

CU1,500

Dr Consolidated inventories

CU5,000

Cr Consolidated retained earningsCU5,000

Dr Consolidated inventories

CU1,500

Cr Consolidated retained earningsCU1,500

Dartmoor Ltd controls another entity, Clydesdale Ltd, owning 60% of that company's ordinary share
capital. At the group's year end, 31 December 20X5, Clydesdale Ltd included CU6,000 in its
receivables in respect of goods supplied to Dartmoor Ltd. However, the payables of Dartmoor Ltd
included only CU4,000 in respect of amounts due to Clydesdale Ltd. The difference arose because, on
31 December 20X5, Dartmoor Ltd sent a cheque for CU2,000 to Clydesdale Ltd, which was not
received by Clydesdale Ltd until 3 January 20X6.
Which of the following sets of consolidation adjustments to current assets and current liabilities is
correct?

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Deduct CU6,000 from both consolidated receivables and consolidated payables

Deduct CU3,600 from both consolidated receivables and consolidated payables

Deduct CU6,000 from consolidated receivables and CU4,000 from consolidated payables, and
include cash in transit of CU2,000

Deduct CU6,000 from consolidated receivables and CU4,000 from consolidated payables, and
include inventories in transit of CU2,000

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Ella Ltd acquired 75% of the ordinary shares in Frances Ltd on 1 April 20X2. Ella Ltd has prepared a
consolidated balance sheet at 31 March 20X3, which shows goodwill of CU200,000 and consolidated
retained earnings of CU400,000. However, this consolidated balance sheet has ignored the fair value
of an item of plant held by Frances Ltd which at the date of acquisition was CU120,000 in excess of its
carrying amount. The asset has a remaining useful life of five years.
After adjusting for the above fair value, what amounts should be shown for goodwill and retained
earnings in Ella Ltd's consolidated balance sheet as at 31 March 20X3?
Goodwill
CU'000

12

Retained earnings
CU'000

80

376

110

382

110

376

200

382

Zara Ltd is the sole subsidiary of Anne Ltd. Zara Ltd's balance sheet at 31 December 20X1 can be
summarised as follows.
CU'000
1,000

Total assets
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings
Equity
Redeemable preference share capital
Total equity and liabilities

500
200
700
300
1,000

Anne Ltd holds 70% of Zara Ltd's ordinary shares and 60% of Zara Ltd's redeemable preference
shares. All shares were acquired when Zara Ltd's retained earnings were CU100,000. What is the
minority interest in Anne Ltd's consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 20X1?
A

CU180,000

CU210,000

CU300,000

CU330,000

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Sandra Ltd has a number of subsidiary companies. On 1 January 20X5 Sandra Ltd acquired 30% of the
10,000 CU1 ordinary shares of Fiona Ltd for CU14,000. The balance on Fiona Ltd's retained earnings
on that date was CU30,000. Sandra Ltd exerts significant influence over Fiona Ltd.
The balance sheet of Fiona Ltd at 31 December 20X9 is as follows.
CU'000
Total assets

68,000

Ordinary share capital

10,000

Retained earnings

38,000

Liabilities

20,000

Total equity and liabilities

68,000

At 31 December 20X9 Sandra Ltd had identified an impairment loss of 40% in the value of goodwill
arising on its investment in Fiona Ltd.
At what value will the investment in Fiona Ltd be shown in the consolidated balance sheet of Sandra
Ltd as at 31 December 20X9?

14

CU14,400

CU15,600

CU16,400

CU20,400

The summarised balance sheets of Mandy Ltd and Len Ltd at 31 December 20X7 are shown below.

Total assets
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings
Liabilities
Total equity and liabilities

Mandy Ltd
CU
349,600

Len Ltd
CU
140,000

48,000
244,800
56,800
349,600

24,000
96,000
20,000
140,000

On 1 January 20X7 Mandy Ltd purchased 100% of the equity share capital of Len Ltd for CU144,000.
At that date, Len Ltd's net assets had a fair value of CU96,000. An impairment loss of 20% has been
identified by Mandy Ltd in the value of goodwill arising on the acquisition of Len Ltd. What is the
amount of consolidated retained earnings at 31 December 20X7?

106

CU340,800

CU259,200

CU268,800

CU331,200

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Consolidated statements of financial performance


1

Betty Ltd acquired a 60% holding in Doris Ltd many years ago. At 31 December 20X3 Betty Ltd held
inventories with a carrying amount of CU30,000 purchased from Doris Ltd at cost plus 20%.
What is the effect of the above transaction on the consolidated income statement for the year ended
31 December 20X3?
Profit attributable to
Equity holders of Betty Ltd
Minority interest

Reduce by CU3,000

Reduce by

CU2,000

Reduce by CU3,600

Reduce by

CU2,400

Reduce by CU5,000

No effect

Reduce by CU6,000

No effect

Pumpkin Ltd has held 90% of the equity share capital of Squash Ltd for many years. Cost of sales for
each company for the year ended 31 December 20X3 was as follows.
Pumpkin Ltd
Squash Ltd

CU
100,000
80,000

During the year, Squash Ltd sold goods costing CU5,000 to Pumpkin Ltd for CU8,000. At the year
end, all of these goods remained in inventories.
What figure should be shown as cost of sales in the consolidated income statement of Pumpkin Ltd for
the year ended 31 December 20X3?

CU169,000

CU172,000

CU175,000

CU176,000

Zante Ltd purchased 80% of Corfu Ltd's ordinary shares on 1 July 20X0 for CU2,360,000 when the
fair value of Corfu Ltd's net assets was CU2,240,000. As at 30 June 20X2 Zante Ltd had recognised
impairments in respect of goodwill arising on the acquisition of Corfu Ltd amounting to CU100,000.
On 30 June 20X3, Zante Ltd sold all its shares in Corfu Ltd for CU3,600,000. The net assets of Corfu
Ltd were CU3,310,000 at the date of disposal.
What is the profit on disposal of the shares in Corfu Ltd which should be included in the consolidated
income statement of Zante Ltd for the year ended 30 June 20X3?
A

CU384,000

CU484,000

CU952,000

CU270,000

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On 1 January 20X4, Geranium Ltd acquired 60% of ordinary shares of Rose Ltd for CU5 million. At
that date, the fair value of the net assets of Rose Ltd was CU8 million. On 1 July 20X9 Geranium Ltd
sold three quarters of its holding in Rose Ltd for CU6.5 million.
The capital and reserves of Rose Ltd at 31 December 20X9 are shown below.
Share capital (CU1 ordinary shares)
Retained earnings at 1 January 20X9
Retained profit for the year ended 31 December 20X9

CU'000
5,000
6,500
2,000
13,500

What is the profit or loss on disposal of the shares in Rose Ltd which should be included in the
consolidated income statement of Geranium Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X9?

CU675,000 profit

CU725,000 loss

CU725,000 profit

CU3,025,000 loss

Magic Ltd acquired 90% of the ordinary share capital of Wizard Ltd many years ago. On 1 April 20X4
Magic Ltd sold one-third of its investment in Wizard Ltd. Wizard Ltd's profit for the year ended
31 December 20X4, which accrued evenly over that year, was CU576,000.
What amount of profit for the year is attributable to the minority interest in Wizard Ltd for the year
ended 31 December 20X4?

CU14,400

CU187,200

CU192,000

CU230,400

On 1 April 20X3, Bibury Ltd acquired 70% of the ordinary shares of Barnsley Ltd. The following
figures relate to the year ended 31 December 20X3.
Bibury Ltd
Barnsley Ltd
CU
CU
Revenue
769,000
600,000
Cost of sales
(568,500)
(420,000)
Gross profit
200,500
180,000
On 15 November 20X3 Barnsley Ltd sold goods which cost it CU5,000 to Bibury Ltd for CU7,000.
These goods were still held by Bibury Ltd at 31 December 20X3.
What are the amounts for revenue and gross profit in the consolidated income statement of Bibury
Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X3?

108

Revenue
CU

Gross profit
CU

1,212,000

335,500

1,212,000

333,500

1,362,000

983,500

1,362,000

985,500

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Alexander Ltd acquired 30% of Bucephalus Ltd's ordinary shares in 20X5 for CU450,000 when the fair
value of Bucephalus Ltd's net assets was CU1 million. No impairment in the value of the investment
has been identified since that date.
On 30 June 20X9 Alexander Ltd disposed of all of its shares in Bucephalus Ltd for CU600,000 when
Bucephalus Ltd's net assets amounted to CU1.2 million. Bucephalus Ltd's profit for the year to
31 December 20X9, which accrued evenly over the year, was CU120,000.
What are the amounts for the share of associate's profits and profit on disposal of associate in
Alexander Ltd's consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X9?

Share of
associate's profits
CU

Profit on
disposal of associate
CU

18,000

90,000

36,000

90,000

18,000

240,000

36,000

240,000

Chloe Ltd, which has many subsidiaries, acquired 90% of the ordinary shares of Charlotte Ltd in 20X5.
On 31 December 20X8 Charlotte Ltd's net assets amounted to CU300,000. On 30 September 20X9
Chloe Ltd sold all of its shares in Charlotte Ltd. Charlotte Ltd's profit for the year to 31 December
20X9 was CU60,000, which accrued evenly over that year.
What amount will appear as a deduction from the minority interest column in Chloe Ltd's
consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X9 in respect of
Charlotte Ltd?

CU4,500

CU30,000

CU34,500

CU36,000

Shadow Ltd acquired 80% of the ordinary shares of Pip Ltd in 20X6. On 31 December 20X8 Pip Ltd's
net assets amounted to CU400,000. On 30 September 20X9 Shadow Ltd sold one quarter of its
shares in Pip Ltd. Pip Ltd's profit for the year to 31 December 20X9 was CU120,000, which accrued
evenly over that year.
What amount will be added to the minority interest column in Shadow Ltd's consolidated statement
of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X9 in respect of Shadow Ltd's decrease in
holding in Pip Ltd?
A

CU30,000

CU80,000

CU98,000

CU104,000

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Alayna Ltd owns 75% of the ordinary shares in Ellen Ltd and 30% of the ordinary shares in Lauren Ltd,
over which it exercises significant influence. In the year ended 30 June 20X8 the companies paid the
following dividends.
Alayna Ltd
Ellen Ltd
Lauren Ltd

CU
500,000
200,000
100,000

What will be the total amount shown in Alayna Ltd's consolidated statement of changes in equity for
the year ended 30 June 20X8 in respect of dividends paid?

11

CU500,000

CU550,000

CU580,000

CU700,000

Parent Ltd owns 80% of the issued ordinary share capital of Subsidiary Ltd. For the year ended
31 December 20X6 Subsidiary Ltd reported a net profit of CU55 million. During 20X6, Subsidiary Ltd
sold goods to Parent Ltd for CU15 million at cost plus 20%. At the year end half these goods are still
held by Parent Ltd.
In the consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X6 what will be the amount
for profit attributable to the minority interest?

65

CU8 million

CU10.7 million

CU10.75 million

CU11 million

Consolidated cash flow statements


1

The consolidated financial statements of Paulo Ltd for the year ended 31 March 20X4 showed the
following.
Minority interest in the consolidated balance sheet at 31 March 20X4 was CU6 million (CU3.6 million
at 31 March 20X3).
Minority interest in the consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March 20X4 was CU2
million.
During the year ended 31 March 20X4, the group acquired a new 75% subsidiary whose net assets at
the date of acquisition were CU6.4 million. On 31 March 20X4, the group revalued all its properties
and the minority interest in the revaluation surplus was CU1.5 million. There were no dividends
payable to minority shareholders at the beginning or end of the year.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what was the dividend paid to minority shareholders
that will be shown in the consolidated cash flow statement of Paulo Ltd for the year ended 31 March
20X4?

110

CU1.2 million

CU2.7 million

CU4.5 million

CU7.5 million

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Nigel Ltd acquired 30% of the shares of Nick Ltd a number of years ago and the investment has since
been accounted for as an associate in Nigel Ltd's consolidated financial statements. Both Nigel Ltd and
Nick Ltd have an accounting year end of 31 October. Nigel Ltd has no other investments in associates.
Nick Ltd's income statement for the year ended 31 October 20X4 showed a net profit for the year of
CU230,000. Nigel Ltd's consolidated balance sheet at 31 October 20X4 showed investments in
associates of CU700,000 (20X3 CU635,000).
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what amount will be shown as dividends received from
associates in the consolidated cash flow statement of Nigel Ltd for the year ended 31 October 20X4?

CU165,000

CU765,000

CU4,000

CU295,000

Julie Ltd has one associated company, Andrew Ltd, in which Julie Ltd holds 40% of the issued 100,000
CU1 ordinary shares. The financial controller of Julie Ltd is unsure how the following transactions
should be reflected in the consolidated cash flow statement and has asked you to confirm the overall
impact.
(1) In the previous accounting period, Julie Ltd had made a cash advance of CU100,000 to Andrew
Ltd. During the current accounting period, Andrew Ltd repaid CU30,000 of this cash advance.
(2) During the current accounting period, Andrew Ltd sold an item of property, plant and machinery
at its carrying amount for CU20,000 cash.
(3) During the current accounting period, Andrew Ltd paid a dividend of 20p per share.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what is the impact of the above cash transactions on
Julie Ltd's consolidated cash flow statement for the current accounting period?
A

Cash from sale of associate's plant CU20,000; dividend paid by associate CU20,000

Cash from repayment of cash advance from associate CU30,000; cash from sale of associate's
plant CU20,000

Cash from repayment of cash advance from associate CU30,000; dividend received from
associate CU8,000

Dividend received from associate CU8,000

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On 1 June 20X5 Faraday Ltd sold its wholly owned subsidiary, Electric Ltd. Faraday Ltd received cash
of CU2 million in respect of this sale on 1 July 20X5. A further CU500,000 is payable in cash on 1
January 20X6 if Electric Ltd exceeds certain profit targets.
On 1 June 20X5 the net assets of Electric Ltd were as follows.
Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Liabilities
Net assets acquired

CU
650,000
450,000
200,000
20,000
(130,000)
1,190,000

In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what amount should be shown in the investing
activities section of the consolidated cash flow statement of Faraday Ltd for the year ended 31
December 20X5?

CU2,000,000

CU2,480,000

CU2,500,000

CU1,980,000

On 30 September 20X8 Dougal Ltd acquired 80% of the ordinary shares of Lucy Ltd. The
consideration was made up of 100,000 of Dougal Ltd's ordinary shares, issued at a price of CU1.25 per
share and cash of CU400,000.

On 30 September 20X8 the net assets of Lucy Ltd were as follows.


Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Other liabilities
Net assets acquired

CU
450,000
250,000
130,000
(40,000)
(230,000)
560,000

In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what amount should be shown in the investing
activities section of the consolidated cash flow statement of Dougal Ltd for the year ended 31
December 20X8?

112

CU360,000

CU440,000

CU432,000

CU565,000

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On 1 January 20X3 Judith Ltd's consolidated balance sheet showed property, plant and equipment of
CU257,900. By 31 December 20X3 this figure was CU578,900. The following transactions in relation
to the property, plant and equipment of the group took place during 20X3.
(1) Total additions to property, plant and equipment, as shown in the notes to the consolidated
financial statements for 20X3, included CU40,000 in relation to assets acquired under finance
leases and CU35,000 in relation to assets acquired on the acquisition of a subsidiary during the
year.
(2) Plant with a carrying amount of CU32,000 was sold for CU38,000 during the year.
(3) Total depreciation for the year was CU135,000.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what amount will be shown in Judith Ltd's consolidated
cash flow statement for 20X3 as a cash outflow under investing activities in respect of transactions in
property, plant and equipment?

CU375,000

CU413,000

CU448,000

CU488,000

The financial controller of Judith Ltd is drafting the note to the consolidated cash flow statement
reconciling group profit before tax to cash generated from operations for the year ended
31 December 20X8. He has asked you to assist him with calculating the movement on receivables and
payables.
The following information is available.
Consolidated
31 December
31 December
20X8
20X7
CU'000
CU'000
340
235
(275)
(135)

Receivables
Payables

Acquired with
subsidiary on
1 June 20X8
CU'000
90
(165)

In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what amount will be shown in Judith Ltd's
reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations for 20X8 in respect of
receivables and payables?
Receivables

Payables

Increase of

CU195,000

Increase of CU305,000

Increase of

CU105,000

Increase of CU140,000

Increase of

CU15,000

Decrease of CU25,000

Decrease of

CU195,000

Decrease of CU305,000

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On 30 June 20X8, Parry Ltd sold its investment in its only associate, Sasha Ltd, for a cash sum of
CU460,000. Parry Ltd has held 30% of Sasha Ltd's ordinary shares since its incorporation.
In the year ended 31 December 20X8 Sasha Ltd made a profit after tax of CU700,000. The net assets
of Sasha Ltd on 30 June 20X8 were as follows.
Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Other liabilities

CU
357,000
170,000
45,000
5,000
(87,000)
490,000

Parry Ltd's consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 20X7 reflected investments in associates of
CU120,600.
In accordance with BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements what amount will be shown as an investing inflow in
Parry Ltd's consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 20X8 in respect of its
investment in Sasha Ltd?

66

CU460,000

CU455,000

CU225,600

CU685,600

Group accounts accounting standards


1

Sarah Ltd has owned 100% of the ordinary share capital of Ulysses Ltd and Wally Ltd for many years.
Ulysses Ltd operates in a country in Central Africa. In June 20X3, civil war broke out in this country.
Essential services have been severely disrupted and it has been impossible to communicate with local
personnel for several months. This situation is unlikely to be resolved in the near future. Wally Ltd is
an insurance company. The rest of the group extracts and processes mineral ores.
In accordance with BAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and BFRS 3 Business
Combinations which of these companies must be consolidated by Sarah Ltd at 31 December 20X3?

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Ulysses Ltd only

Wally Ltd only

Both Ulysses Ltd and Wally Ltd

Neither Ulysses Ltd nor Wally Ltd

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Consul Ltd owns the following equity shareholdings in the following companies and has a seat on the
board of each of those companies.
Admiral Ltd
Sultan Ltd
Warrior Ltd

25%
20%
25%

Consul Ltd holds the largest shareholding in Admiral Ltd, where no other shareholdings are larger
than 10%. Another entity owns 25% of the equity shares in Sultan Ltd and also has a seat on its board.
No other individual or entity owns more than 5% of the equity shares of Sultan Ltd. A single entity
holds the remaining 75% of Warrior Ltd's equity shares and has a seat on its board. In accordance with
BAS 28 Investments in Associates, which entities are likely to be associates of Consul Ltd?

Admiral Ltd only

Admiral Ltd and Sultan Ltd

Admiral Ltd and Warrior Ltd

Admiral Ltd, Sultan Ltd and Warrior Ltd

On 1 January 20X5 Plane Ltd acquired 60% of the ordinary shares of Sycamore Ltd. Goodwill of
CU100,000 arose on the acquisition.
Sycamore Ltd's performance for the years ended 31 December 20X5 and 31 December 20X6 slightly
exceeded budget. However, in the year ended 31 December 20X7 it made substantial losses that had
not been forecast.
According to BFRS 3 Business Combinations when should the goodwill arising on the acquisition of
Sycamore Ltd be reviewed for impairment?

Annually

In 20X5 only

In 20X7 only

In 20X5 and in 20X7

The following statements refer to a situation where an investing entity (Kyle Ltd) seeks to exert
control or influence over another entity (Lyle Ltd). Assume that Kyle Ltd is required to prepare
consolidated accounts because of other investments.
(1) If Kyle Ltd owns more than 20%, but less than 50% of the equity shares in Lyle Ltd, then Lyle Ltd
is bound to be an associate of Kyle Ltd
(2) If Kyle Ltd controls the operating and financial policies of Lyle Ltd, then Lyle Ltd cannot be an
associate of Kyle Ltd
(3) If Lyle Ltd is an associate of Kyle Ltd, then any amounts payable by Lyle Ltd to Kyle Ltd are not
eliminated on preparation of the consolidated balance sheet of Kyle Ltd
Which of the above statements are true?
A

(1) and (2) only

(2) only

(2) and (3) only

(1) and (3) only

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On 1 March 20X5, Pompadour Ltd, a listed entity, acquired 80% of the three million issued ordinary
shares of Madame Ltd. The consideration for each share acquired comprised a cash payment of
CU1.20, plus two ordinary shares in Pompadour Ltd.
The market value of a CU1 ordinary share in Pompadour Ltd on 1 March 20X5 was CU1.50, rising to
CU1.60 by the company's year end on 31 March 20X5. Professional fees paid to Pompadour Ltd's
external accountants and legal advisers in respect of the acquisition were CU400,000.
According to BFRS 3 Business Combinations what is the fair value of consideration in respect of this
acquisition, for inclusion in Pompadour Ltd's own financial statements for the year ended 31 March
20X5?

CU10,080,000

CU10,480,000

CU10,560,000

CU10,960,000

On 30 September 20X5, Gary Ltd purchased 80% of the ordinary share capital of Jerry Ltd for CU1.45
million. The carrying amount of Jerry Ltd's net assets at the date of acquisition was CU1.35 million. A
valuation exercise showed that the fair value of Jerry Ltd's property, plant and equipment at that date was
CU100,000 greater than carrying amount, and Jerry Ltd immediately incorporated this revaluation into its
own books.
Jerry Ltd's financial statements at 30 September 20X5 contained notes referring to a contingent
liability (which had a fair value of CU200,000).
Gary Ltd acquired Jerry Ltd with the intention of restructuring the latter's production facilities. The
estimated costs of the restructuring plan totalled CU115,000.
According to BFRS 3 Business Combinations what is the amount of goodwill arising on the acquisition of
Jerry Ltd?

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CU290,000

CU450,000

CU530,000

CU542,000

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Preparation of full single entity financial statements

Howells Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

Income statement
Revenue
Cost of sales
Other operating income
Administrative expenses
Distribution costs
Finance costs
Investment income
Income tax expense
Presentation
Statement of changes in equity
Headings
Transfer
Profit
Ordinary dividends
Preference dividends
Balances brought forward
Presentation
Notes
Note 1
Note 2
Total available
Maximum
Paras 2 and 5
Other valid points (each)
Total available
Maximum

1
3

21

20

5
4
24

(a) Income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X8


Revenue
Cost of sales (W1)
Gross profit
Other operating income (W2)
Distribution costs (W1)
Administrative expenses (W1)
Profit from operations
Finance cost
Investment income
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period

4
1
3
1

Note

(1)

CU
1,600,047
(963,351)
636,696
39,045
(33,891)
(166,256)
475,594
(6,260)
11,000
480,334
(22,500)
457,834

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Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X8


Attributable to the equity holders
of Howells Ltd
Recognised directly in equity
Transfer between reserves
Total recognised directly in equity
Profit for the period
Total recognised income and
expense for the period
20X7 final dividends on ordinary
shares
20X8 dividends on preference
shares
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Ordinary
share
capital
CU

Preference
share capital
(irredeemable)
CU

General
reserve

Retained
earnings

CU

Total

CU

CU

10,000
10,000

(10,000)
(10,000)
457,834

457,834

10,000

447,834

457,834

(12,500)

(12,500)

100,000
100,000

50,000
50,000

10,000
10,000
20,000

(2,500)
432,834
66,015
498,849

(2,500)
442,834
226,015
668,849

Notes to the financial statements (extracts)


(1) The profit from operations is arrived at after charging (crediting)
Operating lease rentals
Gain on sale of property
Depreciation (6,700 + 8,200) (W1)
Impairment of brand
Employee benefits (126,232 + 24,291 + 54,117)

CU
6,002
(25,040)
14,900
8,500
204,640

(2) An ordinary dividend for 20X8 of CU25,000 is proposed for payment on 25 March 20X9.

(b) Fair presentation


BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements describes the concept of fair presentation. Fair presentation
involves

Representing faithfully the effect of transactions, other events and conditions


In accordance with the definitions and recognition criteria in BFRS Framework

This is developed by stating that the application of IFRS, Interpretations and additional disclosures will
result in fair presentation.
BAS 1 requires the financial statements to present fairly the financial position and performance of an
entity rather than to give a true and fair view. Present fairly is further described as representing
faithfully the effects of transactions and as a result there is unlikely to be a difference between the two.
Whilst not dealing with the concepts directly, BFRS Framework uses the descriptions of fair
presentation and true and fair view interchangeably in its discussion of the application of the principal
qualitative characteristics of financial information.

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WORKINGS
(1) Allocation of costs

Opening inventories
Purchases
Administrative salaries
Salesmen's salaries
Factory wages
Operating lease rentals
Administrative expenses
Selling and distribution costs
Closing inventories (68,000 (1,000 CU3))
Depreciation
Buildings ((450,000 115,000) 50)
Plant ((22,000 10) + ((60,000 18,000) 7))
Impairment of brand (20,500 12,000)

Cost of
sales
CU
58,045
907,989

Admin
expenses
CU

Distrib
costs
CU

126,232
24,291

54,117

6,002
18,822
9,600

(65,000)
6,700
8,200
963,351

8,500
166,256

33,891

(2) Other operating income


Royalties
Gain on sale of property

CU
14,005
25,040
39,045

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Berwick Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Balance sheet
PPE
Inventories
Receivables
Cash
Ordinary share capital
Share premium
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Non-current borrowings
Payables
Taxation
Current borrowings
Presentation
Statement of changes in equity
Gain on revaluation
Transfer
Profit
Ordinary dividends
Preference dividends
Balances brought forward
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

1
1
2
2

1
1
22
20

Balance sheet as at 31 January 20X5


ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (W1)
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables (W4)
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets

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CU

CU
2,023,000

370,000
497,000
249,000
1,116,000
3,139,000

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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (200,000 40,000)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (W5)
Taxation
Borrowings (200,000 5)

850,000
50,000
552,000
712,000
2,164,000
160,000
640,000
135,000
40,000
815,000
3,139,000

Total equity and liabilities


Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 January 20X5
Ordinary
share
capital
CU
Recognised directly in equity
Gain on property revaluation (W2)
Transfer between reserves (W2)
Total recognised directly in equity
Profit for the period (W3)
Total recognised income and
expense for the period
Final dividends on ordinary shares
Interim dividends on ordinary
shares
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Share
premium

Revaluation
reserve

CU

CU

Retained
earnings

Total

CU

CU

564,000
(12,000)
552,000

12,000
12,000
18,000

564,000
18,000

552,000

30,000
(66,000)

582,000
(66,000)

850,000
850,000

50,000
50,000

552,000

552,000

(22,000)
(58,000)
770,000
712,000

(22,000)
494,000
1,670,000
2,164,000

WORKINGS
(1) Property, plant and equipment

Per TB
Value
Depreciation b/f
Depreciation for year
((1,500 300) 40)
(650 10%)
((250 90) 20%)

Land and
buildings
CU

Plant and
machinery
CU

Motor
vehicles
CU

1,500,000

650,000
(160,000)

250,000
(90,000)

Total
CU

(30,000)
(65,000)
1,470,000

425,000

(32,000)
128,000

2,023,000

(2) Transfer from revaluation reserve to retained earnings


New value of buildings 1 February 20X4 (1,500 300)
Carrying amount of buildings 1 February 20X4 (800 46/50)
Surplus on buildings
Transfer to retained earnings per annum (464 1/40)
Total surplus on revaluation = 464 + 100 on land = CU564,000

CU
1,200,000
(736,000)
464,000
12,000

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(3) Profit for the period
CU
370,000
(127,000)
(135,000)
(20,000)
(70,000)
18,000

Draft for year


Less Depreciation (30 + 65 + 32) (W1)
Tax
Bad debt
Development expenditure
(4) Trade and other receivables

CU
400,000
97,000
497,000

Trade receivables (420,000 20,000)


Prepayments
(5) Trade and other payables

CU
380,000
100,000
50,000
110,000
640,000

Trade payables
Accruals
VAT
Bank overdraft

Note: We are not told of any right of set-off between the bank balance and the overdraft, so it would be
wrong to offset them in the balance sheet and show only a net figure.

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(a)

(b)

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Income statement
Revenue
Operating expenses (including depreciation)
Provision
Income tax expense
Loss from discontinued operations
Note
Presentation
Statement of changes in equity
Headings
Revaluation
Transfer
Profit
Dividends
Balances as previously stated
Correction of error
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Para 1
Each other valid point or example
Total available
Maximum

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1
1
1
1
1

1
16
15
1

6
21

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(a)

Financial statements
(i)

Income statement for the year ended 28 February 20X7

CU'000

Continuing operations
Revenue (W3)
Operating expenses (W3)
Provision for costs of reorganisation
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period from continuing operations

180,000
(143,965)
(1,250)
34,785
(6,000)
28,785

Discontinued operations
Loss for the period from discontinued operations (W3) (Note)
Profit for the period

(16,430)
12,355

Note: The results for the year of the European operations (the intended sale of which has been
announced) were (W3): revenue CU20,000,000, expenses CU36,230,000, loss before tax
CU16,230,000, loss on measurement of non-current assets held for sale at fair value less costs to
sell CU200,000.
(ii)

Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 28 February 20X7


Ordinary
share
capital
CU'000
Recognised directly in equity
Revaluation of
non-current assets (W1)
Transfer between reserves re
depreciation on revaluations
(W2)
Total recognised directly in equity
Profit for the period
Total recognised income and expense
for the period
Final dividends on ordinary shares
Balance brought forward
As previously stated
Correction of error
Balance carried forward

Revaluation
reserve

Retained
earnings

Total

CU'000

CU'000

CU'000

6,800

6,800

(120)
6,680

120
120
12,355

6,800
12,355

6,680

6,680

12,475
(2,000)
10,475

19,155
(2,000)
17,155

200,000

200,000

6,680

300,000
(355)
310,120

500,000
(355)
516,800

(b) Objectives of financial statements


The objective of financial statements as set out in BFRS Framework is to provide information about the
financial position, performance and changes in financial position of an enterprise that is useful to a wide
range of users in making economic decisions.
Users will include present and potential investors, employees, lenders, suppliers, customers,
government agencies and the general public.
However, this objective can usually be met by focusing exclusively on the information needs of present
and potential investors. This is because much of the financial information that is relevant to investors
will also be relevant to other users.
Information about financial position is primarily provided by the balance sheet which will allow users to
assess:

The entity's ability to generate cash (e.g. for a manufacturing company, from a strong non-current
asset base)

How future cash flows will be distributed (e.g. disclosed borrowings with applicable rates of
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Requirements for future finance (e.g. disclosed expansion plans)

The ability to meet financial commitments as they fall due (e.g. disclosed due dates of
borrowings)

Information about financial performance is primarily provided by the income statement and statement
of changes in equity. For example, the disclosure of continuing and discontinued operations will
provide information about potential changes in the company's economic resources in the future.
Information about changes in financial position is given in the cash flow statement. This will show
where the company's cash has come from (e.g. from operating cash flows or only from one-off sources
such as sales of non-current assets) and its need to use what is generated (e.g. in meeting loan
repayment schedules).
WORKINGS
(1)

Revaluation surplus
CU'000
20,000
(13,200)
6,800

Revalued amount
Less Carrying amount (16,000 2,800)

Tutorial note
Under para 17 BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors the initial application of a
policy to revalue assets is to be dealt with as a revaluation under BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment,
rather than as a change of accounting policy under BAS 8.
(2)

Excess depreciation
CU'000
400
(280)
120

Revalued depreciation charge ((20,000 4,000) 40 years)


Less Historical cost depreciation charge
(3)

Allocation of revenue/operating expenses


Total
Revenue (90:10)
Operating expenses (W5, split 80:20)
Correction of error re inventories

CU'000
200,000
(180,400)
355
(180,045)

Operating lease termination and other costs (50 + 100)


Revenue less expenses
Remeasurement of non-current assets held for sale (W4)
Loss for the period
(4)

Carrying amount before classification


Depreciation charge in operating expenses
Buildings element = CU20m CU4m = CU16m
Depreciation charge = CU16m 40 = CU400,000
Total operating expenses = CU180m + CU0.4m = CU180.4m

126

Discontinued
operations
CU'000
20,000
(36,080)

(36,080)
(150)
(36,230)
(16,230)
(200)
(16,430)

Impairment loss and other costs from disposal


Fair value on classification as held for sale
Less Costs to sell

(5)

Continuing
operations
CU'000
180,000
(144,320)
355
(143,965)

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CU'000
2,850
(50)
2,800
3,000
(200)

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Goblins Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(a)

Income statement
Revenue
Change in inventories
Raw materials and consumables
Employee benefits
Depreciation
Other expenses
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Presentation
Balance sheet
PPE
Intangibles
Inventories
Receivables
Cash
Ordinary share capital
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Redeemable preference share capital
Payables
Dividend
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Each explanation of asset for each measurement basis
Each explanation of liability for each measurement basis
Total available
Maximum

1
3
1

1
1
3
1
1
1

1
1

1
24
22

4
4
26

Income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X4


Revenue
Change in inventories of finished goods and work in progress (W2)
Raw materials and consumables used (W2)
Employee benefits expense (W2)
Depreciation and amortisation expense (W2)
Other expenses (W2)
Profit from operations
Finance costs (W8)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W4)
Profit for the period

CU
1,740,600
34,400
(294,500)
(620,400)
(45,000)
(107,765)
707,335
(6,000)
701,335
(107,600)
593,735

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Balance sheet as at 31 December 20X4

CU

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (W1)
Intangibles (W5)

CU
365,000
40,000
405,000

Current assets
Inventories (W6)
Trade and other receivables (W7)
Cash and cash equivalents

315,500
356,535
515,200
1,187,235
1,592,235

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Revaluation reserve (W9)
Retained earnings (W9)
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Preference share capital (redeemable)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (W8)
Dividend payable (W9)
Taxation

500,000
115,000
576,035
1,191,035
120,000
86,200
75,000
120,000
281,200
1,592,235

Total equity and liabilities

(b) The four measurement bases

128

Measurement basis

Assets recorded/carried at

Liabilities recorded/carried at

Historical cost

The amount of cash or cash


equivalents paid, or the fair
value of the consideration
given, at the time of
acquisition.

The amount of the proceeds


received in exchange for the
obligations or the amount expected
to be paid to settle the liabilities in
the ordinary course of business.

Current cost

The amount of cash or cash


equivalents payable if the
same or equivalent assets
were acquired currently.

The undiscounted amount that


would be required to settle the
obligations currently.

Realisable
(settlement) value

The amount of cash or cash


equivalents currently
obtainable by selling assets
in an orderly disposal.

The undiscounted amount


expected to be paid to settle the
liabilities in the normal course of
business.

Present value

The discounted present


value of the future net cash
inflows expected to be
generated by the assets in
the normal course of
business.

The discounted present value of


the future net cash outflows
expected to be required to settle
the liabilities in the normal course
of business.

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WORKINGS
(1) Property, plant and equipment
Cost
Revaluation
Depreciation
B/f
Revaluation
Charge (W2 & W3)
C/f
NBV c/f
(2) Allocation of costs

Depn and
amortn
CU

Staff costs
Leasehold (W3)
Computers (50,000 5)
Patents (60,000 3)
Directors' emoluments
Raw materials
Bad and doubtful debts
(45,000 + 18,765 (W7))
Finished games (180,000
(10 CU450) 155,600)
Work in progress
(140,000 125,500)
Consultancy fees

Raw
materials
CU

15,000
10,000
20,000
294,500

Leasehold
CU
300,000
60,000
360,000

Computers
CU
50,000

50,000

Total
CU

60,000
(60,000)
15,000
15,000
345,000

20,000

10,000
30,000
20,000

365,000

Employee
benefits
CU
260,400

Changes in
inventories
CU

Other
expenses
CU

360,000
63,765
(19,900)
(14,500)

45,000

294,500

620,400

(34,400)

44,000
107,765

(3) Depreciation on leasehold


=

Carrying amount
Remaining useful life

CU360,000
24 years

CU15,000

Total of 30 years. At 1 January 20X4 CU60,000 depreciation


charged based on (CU300,000 30) CU10,000 per year. Therefore
buildings have 24 years remaining.

Annual transfer from revaluation reserve = CU15,000 CU10,000 = CU5,000.


(4) Income tax
For year
Overprovision re previous year

CU
120,000
(12,400)
107,600

(5) Intangibles
B/f
Amortisation for the year (W2)
C/f

CU
60,000
(20,000)
40,000

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(6)

Inventories
CU
175,500
140,000
315,500

Finished games (180,000 (10 CU450))


WIP
(7) Trade and other receivables

CU
420,300
(45,000)
375,300
(18,765)
356,535

Per TB
Less Bad debt write off
Less

Specific allowance @ 5%

(8) Trade and other payables


CU
80,200
6,000
86,200

Per TB
Accrued interest on preference shares (120,000 5%)
(9) Reserves

B/f
Profit for the period
Revaluation (360,000 (300,000 60,000))
Ordinary dividends (50,000 + (15p 500,000))
Depreciation transfer (W3)
C/f

130

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Retained
earnings
CU
102,300
593,735

(125,000)
5,000
576,035

Revaluation
reserve
CU

120,000
(5,000)
115,000

ANSWER BANK

Harry Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Income statement
Revenue
Change in inventories
Work capitalised
Raw materials and consumables
Employee benefits
Depreciation/amortisation
Other expenses
Impairment
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Presentation
Balance sheet
PPE
Intangibles
Inventories
Receivables
Cash
Ordinary share capital
Share premium
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Redeemable preference share capital
Non-current finance lease liabilities
Dividend
Payables
Taxation
Current finance lease liabilities
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

1
3

1
1

1
3

1
1

1
1
1

1
1

2
1
27
25

Income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X5


Revenue (3,500,000 1,000)
Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress (W1)
Work performed by the enterprise and capitalised (W2)
Raw materials and consumables used
Employee benefits expense (1,250,500 + 10,000)
Other expenses (bad debt)
Depreciation and amortisation expense (W3)
Impairment of intangibles (15,000 750 (W3) 14,000)
Profit from operations
Finance costs (W7)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period

CU
3,499,000
5,200
74,500
(1,570,000)
(1,260,500)
(9,000)
(95,025)
(250)
643,925
(6,800)
637,125
(250,000)
387,125

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Balance sheet as at 31 December 20X5
CU

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (W2)
Intangibles

CU
5,181,725
14,000
5,195,725

Current assets
Inventories (W1)
Trade and other receivables (37,500 10,000)
Cash and cash equivalents

64,200
27,500
263,500
355,200
5,550,925

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital (W5)
Share premium account (W5)
Revaluation reserve (W4)
Retained earnings (W4)

600,000
110,000
2,040,000
2,295,725
5,045,725

Non-current liabilities
Preference share capital (redeemable)
Finance lease liabilities (W6)

120,000
36,667
156,667

Current liabilities
Dividend payable (W4)
Trade and other payables (25,400 + 4,800 (W7))
Taxation
Finance lease liabilities (45,000 36,667 (W6))

60,000
30,200
250,000
8,333
348,533
5,550,925

Total equity and liabilities


WORKINGS
(1) Change in inventories

CU
59,000
(64,200)
(5,200)

Opening (45,600 + 13,400)


Closing (50,200 + 15,000 1,000)
(2) Property, plant and equipment

Cost
B/f
Additions (54,000 + 20,500)
Revaluation
C/f
Acc dep
B/f
Revaluation
Charge (W3)
C/f
NBV c/f

132

Freehold
CU

Plant
CU

Equipment
CU

3,600,000

1,400,000
5,000,000

520,000
53,000

573,000

Sold (W3)
74,500

74,500

640,000
(640,000)
40,000
40,000

375,000

39,600
414,600

Sold (W3)

11,175
11,175

4,960,000

158,400

63,325

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Total
CU

5,181,725

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(3) Depreciation and amortisation expense
CU
3,500
11,175
39,600
40,000
750
95,025

Loss on scrapped office equipment (32,000 28,500)


Depreciation on new furniture (74,500 (W2) 15%)
Depreciation on plant ((573,000 (W2) 375,000) 20%)
Depreciation on buildings (1,000,000 4%)
Amortisation of patent (15,000 20)
(4) Reserves
Retained
earnings
CU
1,968,600

(60,000)
387,125
2,295,725

B/f
Revaluation (5,000,000 (3,600,000 640,000))
Ordinary dividends (600,000 (W5) 10p)
For year

Revaluation
reserve
CU

2,040,000

2,040,000

(5) Bonus issue


Ordinary
shares
CU
500,000

100,000
600,000

B/f
Directors' time
Bonus issue

Share
premium
CU
200,000
10,000
(100,000)
110,000

(6) Finance lease


CU
60,000
(53,000)
7,000

Lease payments (6 CU10,000)


Fair value of asset
Total interest
SOTD =

n (n 1)
67
=
= 21
2
2

Year ended 31 December


20X5
20X6

B/f
CU
53,000
45,000

(6/21 CU7,000)
(5/21 CU7,000)

Interest
CU
2,000
1,667

Payment
CU
(10,000)
(10,000)

C/f
CU
45,000
36,667

(7) Finance charges


Lease (W6)
Preference dividend (120,000 4%)

CU
2,000
4,800
6,800

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Frodo Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

134

Income statement
Revenue
Cost of sales
Administrative expenses
Distribution costs
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Presentation
Balance sheet
PPE
Inventories
Receivables
Cash
Non-current assets held for sale
Ordinary share capital
Irredeemable preference share capital
Retained earnings
Non-current borrowings
Payables
Dividend
Taxation
Current borrowings
Provisions
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Objective of most directors is to maximise profits
Not-for-profit entities have other considerations
For each example of a not-for-profit entity with explanation of
objectives (to maximum of 2 marks)
Success will be subject to non-profit measures
Example of non-profit measures
Reporting requirements:
BFRS for companies
Sector specific regulation
Foreign Donations Regulations 1978
IPSASs for public sector bodies
Total available
Maximum

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1
3
1

1
3
1
1

1
22

21

7
5
26

ANSWER BANK
(a)

Income statement for the year ended 31 March 20X6

CU
6,450,000
(4,570,400)
1,879,600
(540,500)
(375,000)
964,100
(35,000)
929,100
(350,000)
579,100

Revenue (W5)
Cost of sales (W1)
Gross profit
Administrative expenses (W1)
Distribution costs (W1)
Profit from operations
Finance costs
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
Balance sheet as at 31 March 20X6
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (W2)
Current assets
Inventories (W1)
Trade and other receivables (37,500 10,000)
Cash and cash equivalents
Non-current assets held for sale

CU

CU
2,211,000

110,000
27,500
63,500
201,000
5,000
206,000
2,417,000

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Preference share capital (irredeemable)
Retained earnings (W4)

500,000
200,000
581,600
1,281,600

Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (200,000 9/10)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (W3)
Taxation
Dividend payable (W4)
Borrowings (200,000 1/10)
Provisions

180,000
275,400
350,000
210,000
20,000
100,000
955,400
2,417,000

Total equity and liabilities


(b) Accounting requirements for not-for-profit entities

The objective of most company directors is to make a profit in order to maximise return on the
shareholders' investment in that company. However, not-for-profit entities have other considerations.
For example, not-for-profit entities might include the following:

NGOs whose objective will be to maximise revenue and minimise running costs in order to pay
as much out as a 'cost' of charitable awards

Public sector schools whose objective will be to add as much value as possible to their pupils
whilst operating within their means (i.e. not to make a profit but to achieve good results whilst
not making a loss)

Public sector hospitals whose objective will be to provide a high quality of patient care, again,
whilst operating within their means.

The 'success' of such entities will often be subject to non-profit measures such as their position in
league tables (exam results for schools, patient survival rates for hospitals).

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Nonetheless, many of these entities will be subject to various reporting requirements.

Many of these organisations may still operate as companies. In this case they will be subject to local
legislation and accounting regulation, such as Companies Act and BFRS.

In addition, many not-for-profit entities will need to comply with regulation specific to their
sector. For example, in Bangladesh, NGOs are required to comply with the Foreign Donations
Regulations 1978.

Public sector bodies will be subject to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs)
where there is no national legislation.

WORKINGS
(1) Allocation of costs

Manufacturing costs
Administrative salaries
Selling and distribution costs
Opening inventories
Depreciation (W2)
Provision
Bad debt
Closing inventories (120,000 (50,000 0.25/1.25))
Impairment on held-for-sale asset
(120,000 48,000 11,000 5,000)

Cost of
sales
CU
4,450,000

113,400
61,000

(110,000)

Admin
CU

410,500

20,000
100,000
10,000

Distribution
CU

375,000

56,000
4,570,400

540,500

375,000

Freehold
CU

Plant
CU

Total
CU

2,550,000

620,000
(120,000)
500,000

(2) Property, plant and equipment

Cost
B/f
Held for sale
C/f
Acc depn
B/f
For year ((2,550,000 1,750,000) 40)
On held for sale asset (120,000 10% 11/12)
Held for sale asset ((120,000 10% 4) + 11,000)
On other plant (500,000 10%)
C/f
NBV c/f

2,550,000
480,000
20,000

337,000

500,000

11,000
(59,000)
50,000
339,000

2,050,000

161,000

2,211,000

(3) Trade and other payables


Per TB
Fees in advance (W5)
Advances (W5)

CU
25,400
150,000
100,000
275,400

(4) Retained earnings


B/f
Ordinary dividend (500,000/50p 20p)
Preference dividend (200,000 5%)
For year

136

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CU
212,500
(200,000)
(10,000)
579,100
581,600

ANSWER BANK
(5) Revenue
Per TB
Less Fees in advance (300,000 5/10)
Advances

CU
6,700,000
(150,000)
(100,000)
6,450,000

Plodder Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Cash flow statement


Interest paid
Income tax paid
Purchase of PPE
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from sales of PPE
Proceeds from sales of intangibles
Interest received
Redemption of borrowings
Dividends paid
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
Opening and closing cash
Reconciliation
PBT
Investment income
Finance charge
Depreciation charge
Amortisation charge
Profit on disposal of PPE
Loss on disposal of intangibles
Change in inventories
Change in receivables
Change in prepayments
Change in payables
Change in accruals
Change in provisions
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

1
1
3

1
1

1
1
1
1

1
1

1
24
22

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Cash flow statement for the year ended 30 November 20X0
CU

Cash flows from operating activities


Cash generated from operations
Interest paid (W5)
Income tax paid (W7)
Net cash from operating activities

CU

1,780,000
(93,000)
(115,000)
1,572,000

Cash flows from investing activities


Purchase of property, plant and equipment (W3)
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sales of intangible assets
Interest received
Net cash used in investing activities

(1,323,000)
(406,000)
424,000
12,000
55,000

Cash flows from financing activities


Dividends paid (W8)
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares (W1)
Redemption of borrowings

(1,238,000)

(50,000)
242,000
(500,000)

Net cash used in financing activities


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

(308,000)
26,000
200,000
226,000

Note: Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations


Profit before tax
Investment income
Finance charge
Depreciation charge (W4)
Amortisation charge (W2)
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment (W7)
Loss on disposal of intangible assets (W9)
Increase in inventories (685,000 598,000)
Increase in trade and other receivables (480,000 465,000)
Decrease in prepayments (126,000 96,000)
Increase in trade and other payables ((749,000 351,000) (427,000 106,000))
Increase in accruals ((131,000 50,000) (108,000 25,000))
Decrease in provisions (140,000 120,000)
Cash generated from operations

CU
756,000
(55,000)
68,000
1,100,000
19,000
(98,000)
3,000
(87,000)
(15,000)
30,000
77,000
2,000
(20,000)
1,780,000

WORKINGS
(1)

SHARE CAPITAL AND PREMIUM


CU
C/d (1,100,000 + 342,000)

(2)

CU
1,200,000
242,000
1,442,000

INTANGIBLES ACCUMULATED AMORTISATION


Disposals
C/d

138

1,442,000
1,442,000

B/d (1,000,000 + 200,000)


Cash ()

CU
40,000
333,000
373,000

B/d
Income statement ()

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CU
354,000
19,000
373,000

ANSWER BANK
(3)

PPE COST OR VALUATION


B/d
Revaluation
Cash ()
C/d

(4)

CU
6,375,000
375,000
1,323,000
351,000
8,424,000

B/d
Disposals
C/d

CU
106,000
479,000
7,839,000
8,424,000

PPE ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION


Disposals (W7)
C/d

(5)

CU
153,000
4,921,000
5,074,000

B/d
Income statement ()

CU
3,974,000
1,100,000
5,074,000

FINANCE CHARGE
Cash ()
C/d

(6)

CU
93,000
25,000
118,000

B/d
Income statement

CU
50,000
68,000
118,000

INCOME TAX
Cash ()
C/d

(7)

CU
115,000
282,000
397,000

B/d
Income statement

CU
165,000
232,000
397,000

PPE DISPOSALS
Income statement ()
Cost

(8)

CU
98,000
479,000
577,000

Acc depn (479,000 326,000)


Cash

CU
153,000
424,000
577,000

RETAINED EARNINGS
Dividends ()
C/d

(9)

CU
50,000
1,785,000
1,835,000

B/d
Income statement

CU
1,311,000
524,000
1,835,000

INTANGIBLES DISPOSALS
Cost (938,000 883,000)

CU
55,000
55,000

Accumulated amortisation
Cash
Income statement ()

CU
40,000
12,000
3,000
55,000

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Copeland Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Cash flow statement


Interest paid
Income tax paid
Purchase of PPE
Purchase of intangibles
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from sales of PPE
Interest received
Dividends paid
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
Redemption of borrowings
Opening and closing cash
Reconciliation
PBT
Investment income
Finance charge
Depreciation charge
Amortisation charge
Loss on disposal of PPE
Change in inventories
Change in receivables
Change in prepayments
Change in payables
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

140

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1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1

2
1

1
1
26

24

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Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 May 20X2
CU

Cash flows from operating activities


Cash generated from operations
Interest paid (W11)
Income tax paid (W7)
Net cash from operating activities

CU
6,441,000
(675,000)
(546,000)
5,220,000

Cash flows from investing activities


Purchase of property, plant and equipment (W1)
Purchase of intangible assets (W4)
Purchase of investments (W6)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment (W3)
Interest received (W10)
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid (W12)
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares (W8)
Redemption of borrowings
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

(1,752,000)
(339,000)
(2,018,000)
221,000
76,000

(3,812,000)

(163,000)
422,000
(1,500,000)
(1,241,000)
167,000
322,000
489,000

Note: Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations


Profit before tax
Investment income
Finance charge
Depreciation charge (W2)
Amortisation charge (W5)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Increase in inventories (1,112,000 1,086,000)
Increase in trade and other receivables
((948,000 165,000 10,000) (840,000 79,000 8,000))
Decrease in prepayments (108,000 95,000)
Decrease in trade and other payables (1,417,000 376,000 896,000)
Cash generated from operations

CU
3,420,000
(78,000)
563,000
1,260,000
975,000
189,000
(26,000)
(20,000)
13,000
145,000
6,441,000

WORKINGS
(1)

PPE COST OR VALUATION


B/d
Cash ()
Revaluation reserve (W9)

(2)

CU
4,347,000
1,752,000
266,000
6,365,000

CU
PPE disposals
C/d

1,201,000
5,164,000
6,365,000

PPE ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION


CU
PPE disposals
(1,201,000 496,000)
Revaluation reserve (W9)
C/d

705,000
358,000
2,198,000
3,261,000

B/d
Income statement ()

CU
2,001,000
1,260,000
3,261,000

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PPE DISPOSALS
B/d
PPE cost or valuation

CU
79,000
1,201,000
1,280,000

(4)

PPE acc dep (1,201,000 496,000)


Income statement
Cash ()
C/d

INTANGIBLES COST
CU
8,645,000
339,000
376,000
9,360,000

B/d
Cash ()
C/d
(5)

CU
C/d

9,360,000
9,360,000

INTANGIBLES ACCUMULATED AMORTISATION


CU
C/d

(6)

3,690,000
3,690,000

B/d
Income statement ()

CU
2,715,000
975,000
3,690,000

INVESTMENTS
B/d
Cash ()

(7)

CU
127,000
2,018,000
2,145,000

CU
C/d

2,145,000
2,145,000

INCOME TAX
Cash ()
C/d

(8)

CU
546,000
641,000
1,187,000

B/d
Income statement

CU
503,000
684,000
1,187,000

SHARE CAPITAL AND PREMIUM


CU
C/d (1,800,000 + 1,543,000)

(9)

3,343,000
3,343,000

B/d (1,000,000 + 1,421,000)


Retained earnings
Cash ()

CU
2,421,000
500,000
422,000
3,343,000

REVALUATION RESERVE
CU
C/d

(10)

1,880,000
1,880,000

B/d
PPE cost (1,000,000 734,000)
Acc depn ()

CU
1,256,000
266,000
358,000
1,880,000

INVESTMENT INCOME
B/d
Income statement

142

CU
705,000
189,000
221,000
165,000
1,280,000

CU
8,000
78,000
86,000

Cash ()
C/d

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CU
76,000
10,000
86,000

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FINANCE CHARGE
Cash ()
C/d

(12)

CU
675,000
225,000
900,000

CU
337,000
563,000
900,000

B/d
Income statement

DIVIDENDS
Cash ()
C/d

CU
163,000
180,000
343,000

CU
100,000
243,000
343,000

B/d
Retained earnings

Tutorial note
The retained earnings T account, which was not needed as a working, is as follows.
RETAINED EARNINGS
Share capital and premium (W8)
Dividends payable ()
C/d

CU
500,000

CU
746,000
2,736,000

B/d
Income statement

243,000
2,739,000
3,482,000

3,482,000

Pippin Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Cash flow statement


Interest paid
Income tax paid
Purchase of PPE
Purchase of intangibles
Proceeds from sales of PPE
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
Proceeds from issue of redeemable preference shares
Dividends paid
Opening and closing cash
Reconciliation
PBT
Finance charge
Depreciation charge
Amortisation charge
Profit on disposal of PPE
Change in inventories
Change in receivables
Change in payables
Presentation
Total marks available
Maximum

1
1
2
1

1
1
1
1

1
1

1
1
19
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Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7
CU

Cash flows from operating activities


Cash generated from operations
Interest paid (W2)
Income tax paid (W1)
Net cash from operating activities

1,890,600
(77,000)
(300,000)

Cash flows from investing activities


Purchase of property, plant and equipment (W3)
Purchase of intangibles (W4)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities

(1,583,000)
(77,500)
600,000

CU

1,513,600

Cash flows from financing activities


Proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital (5,200,000 4,450,000)
Proceeds from issue of redeemable preference
share capital (500,000 400,000)
Dividends paid (W7)
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period (12,400 + 20,200)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period (25,000 + 10,700)

(1,060,500)
750,000
100,000
(1,300,000)

(450,000)
3,100
32,600
35,700

Note: Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations


Profit before tax
Finance charge
Depreciation charge
Amortisation charge (W4)
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment (600,000 560,500)
Decrease in inventories (765,100 560,500)
Increase in trade and other receivables (169,000 144,500)
Increase in trade and other payables (W6)
Cash generated from operations

CU
886,100
75,000
750,600
27,300
(39,500)
204,600
(24,500)
11,000
1,890,600

WORKINGS
(1)

INCOME TAX
Cash ()
C/d

(2)

CU
300,000
410,000
710,000

CU
360,000
350,000
710,000

FINANCE CHARGE
Cash ()
C/d

CU
77,000
5,000
82,000

(3)

B/d
Income statement

CU
7,000
75,000
82,000

PPE
B/d
Revaluation reserve (W5)
Cash ()

144

B/d
Income statement

CU
6,950,300
278,200
1,583,000
8,811,500

Disposals
Income statement
C/d

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CU
560,500
750,600
7,500,400
8,811,500

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(4)

INTANGIBLES
B/d
Cash

(5)

CU
300,500
77,500
378,000

CU
27,300
350,700
378,000

Income statement ()
C/d

REVALUATION RESERVE
Retained earnings
C/d

CU
15,000
500,000
515,000

CU
236,800
278,200
515,000

B/d
PPE ()

(6) Trade and other payables

CU
132,500
143,500
11,000

Opening (139,500 7,000)


Closing (148,500 5,000))
Increase
(7)

ORDINARY DIVIDENDS
Cash ()
C/d

10

CU
1,300,000
500,000
1,800,000

CU
400,000
1,400,000
1,800,000

B/d
Retained earnings

Merry Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

Cash flow statement


Interest paid
Income tax paid
Purchase of PPE
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from sales of PPE
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
Payment of finance lease liabilities
Dividends paid
Opening and closing cash
Gross operating cash flows
Cash received from customers
Cash paid to suppliers
Cash paid to employees
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
For each item
Total available
Maximum

1
3
3
1
1

1
6

1
23

21

4
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Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 March 20X5


CU

Cash flows from operating activities


Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Income tax paid (W4)
Net cash from operating activities

CU

1,711,600
(89,000)
(347,600)
1,275,000

Cash flows from investing activities


Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of investments (172,000 156,000 + 12,000)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment (496,300 (W6) 55,000)
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital
(1,020,000 (W7) + 380,000 (W8))
Payment of finance lease liabilities (W3)
Dividends paid (W5)
Net cash from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

(2,057,000)
(28,000)
441,300
(1,643,700)

1,400,000
(516,000)
(500,500)
383,500
14,800
120,200
135,000

Note: Gross operating cash flows


CU
5,626,000
(1,264,400)
(2,650,000)
1,711,600

Cash received from customers (W1)


Cash paid to suppliers (W9)
Cash paid to and on behalf of employees
Cash generated from operations
(b) Note: Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations
Profit before tax
Finance charge
Depreciation charge
Impairment write off
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Increase in inventories (460,600 365,100)
Increase in trade and other receivables (269,000 244,500)
Increase in trade and other payables (348,500 289,600)
Cash generated from operations

CU
866,100
89,000
750,600
12,000
55,000
(95,500)
(24,500)
58,900
1,711,600

WORKINGS
(1)

TRADE RECEIVABLES
B/d
Income statement

146

CU
244,500
5,650,500
5,895,000

Cash ()
C/d

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5,626,000
269,000
5,895,000

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(2) Purchases
CU
3,460,600
978,800
256,000
(12,000)
(365,100)
(750,600)
(55,000)
460,600
3,973,300

Cost of sales
Administrative expenses
Distribution costs
Adjustments:
Impairment write off
Opening inventory
Depreciation
Loss on sale
Closing inventory
(3)

FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES


Cash ()
C/d

(4)

CU
516,000
556,000
1,072,000

B/d
PPE

CU
472,000
600,000
1,072,000

INCOME TAX
Cash ()
C/d

(5)

CU
347,600
300,000
647,600

B/d
Income statement

CU
350,000
297,600
647,600

RETAINED EARNINGS
Cash dividends paid ()
C/d

CU
500,500
142,500
643,000

(6)

B/d
Income statement

CU
74,500
568,500
643,000

PPE
B/d
Cash
Finance lease liabilities

(7)

CU
2,950,300
2,057,000
600,000
5,607,300

Income statement
Disposals ()
C/d

CU
750,600
496,300
4,360,400
5,607,300

SHARE CAPITAL
CU
C/d

(8)

3,000,000
3,000,000

B/d
Bonus issue
Cash ()

CU
1,800,000
180,000
1,020,000
3,000,000

SHARE PREMIUM
Bonus issue (W7)
C/d

(9)

CU
180,000
1,050,000
1,230,000

B/d
Cash ()

CU
850,000
380,000
1,230,000

TRADE PAYABLES
Cash to suppliers ()
Cash to employees
C/d

CU
1,264,400
2,650,000
348,500
4,262,900

B/d
Income statement (W2)

CU
289,600
3,973,300
4,262,900

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Montrose Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(a)

Raw materials calculation (W1)


WIP calculation (W2)
Cost of conversion calculations (W3)
NRV calculations (W5)
Costed units (W4)
Note to IS
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Statement of two main concepts (each)
Explanation of financial capital maintenance
Monetary or CPP terms (each)
Example of monetary terms
Explanation and example of CPP terms (each)
Explanation of operating capital maintenance
Example of operating capital maintenance
Total available
Maximum

2
2
3
4

1
13
12

1
1
1
1
8
6
18

Extracts from the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 20X4
Note to balance sheet inventories
Raw materials and consumables (100,000 units @ CU7.50 (W1))
Work in progress (W2)
Finished goods and goods for resale (W4)

CU
750,000
460,312
503,177
1,713,489

Note to income statement


Certain inventories have been written down by CU8,323 to their net realisable value.
(b) Different concepts of capital and capital maintenance
There are two main capital maintenance concepts: financial capital maintenance and physical capital
maintenance (also called operating capital maintenance).
Financial capital maintenance measures capital as the equity in the balance sheet. So profit will be
measured as the increase in capital over the period, after allowing for any inflows or outflows to or
from the owners of the business.
This increase in capital can either be measured in monetary terms or in terms of constant purchasing
power.

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For example, say a business commenced on 1 January 20X1 with a contribution of CU1,000 from its
owners. During the year, this cash was used to purchase 100 units for CU10 each. These units were
then sold for CU1,100 cash.
Opening capital is CU1,000 and closing capital is CU1,100. Profit for the year would therefore be
measured as CU100.
However, the constant purchasing power variation of this system would also look at adjusting opening
capital in order to maintain the general purchasing power of the business. In the above example, say
that the increase in RPI over the year was 5%. An adjustment would be made to the opening capital of
CU50 (5% CU1,000) reducing profit for the year to CU50. This would ensure that even if the entity
paid out all of its profits it would retain sufficient funds in order to be able to continue in business. So,
assuming that units now cost CU10.50 each (CU10 105%), the business still has sufficient cash of
CU1,050 (CU1,100 minus the CU50 paid out) to purchase a further 100 units to sell.
However, the problem with this approach is that general price changes may not be appropriate to that
particular entity (or industry). The physical capital maintenance concept therefore looks at
adjusting opening capital in order to maintain the physical productive capacity of the business. It uses
specific as opposed to general price changes.
In the example, it may therefore be that these units actually now cost CU10.75 each to buy. Therefore
an adjustment of CU75 would be made to the opening capital, reducing profit for the year to CU25.
Even if all of that profit was paid out the entity would then still be left with sufficient cash of CU1,075
(CU1,100 minus the CU25 paid out) so that it can purchase a further 100 units to sell.
WORKINGS
(1) Raw materials

Purchase cost
Import duty
Transport to factory
Storage and handling costs

Cost per
unit
CU
5.00
1.00
0.50
1.00
7.50

(2) Work in progress


25,000 units @ (7.50 (W1) + (75% 2.73) (W3))
25,000 units @ (7.50 (W1) + (50% 2.73) (W3))
50,000 units

CU
238,687
221,625
460,312

(3) Cost of conversion and of bringing inventories to present location/condition


Direct labour
Production overheads (660,000 + 100,000)
Design and marketing overheads

CU
1,000,000
760,000
150,000
1,910,000

CU1,910,000 700,000 units = CU2.73 per unit


Cost of a completed unit is CU10.23 (7.50 + 2.73)
(4) Finished goods
50,000 units @ 10.23 (W3)
Less Provision (W5)

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CU
511,500
(8,323)
503,177

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(5) Net realisable value


Units
Order M147
Order M293
Order M467
Order M364
Order M191
Other ()

1,800
5,555
6,500
4,630
3,240
28,275
50,000

NRV
CU
22,000
55,000
60,000
54,000
40,000
329,000
560,000

Cost
CU
56,828
66,495

NRV
CU
55,000
60,000

NRV
per unit
CU
12.22
9.90
9.23
11.66
12.35
11.64

Therefore reduce cost of finished goods for

Order M293: 5,555 units @ 10.23 (W3)


Order M467: 6,500 units @ 10.23 (W3)

Provision
CU
1,828
6,495
8,323

Tutorial notes and assumptions


(1) The budgeted level of production for 30 September 20X4 has been used in calculating the cost of a
finished goods unit, because it represents normal capacity. It is not appropriate to use the actual level
of production when it has been affected by the interruption to the supply of raw materials (BAS 2 para
13). The use of 700,000 units results in more cost being recognised as an expense in the year than if
the 500,000 had been used.
(2) The exclusion of the CU100,000 compensation received from the finished goods unit calculation has
the effect of leaving it as a credit in the income statement, to offset the abnormal additional expenses
written off under (1) above (BAS 2 para 16(a)).
(3) Design and marketing overheads have been included in the calculation on the grounds that the
company manufactures to customers' requirements for all orders, and on the assumption that there
are firm sales contracts. It would be possible to exclude them.
(4) It would be possible to include distribution overheads in the calculation on the basis that they are
internal overheads which have been incurred in bringing the product to its present location/condition.

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Gandalf Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Draft profit
Ordinary dividend
Amortisation
Depreciation on freehold
Finance charge
Depreciation on plant
Total available
Maximum
Statement of changes in equity
Headings
Revaluation
Transfer
Profit
Final ordinary dividends
Interim ordinary dividends
Preference dividends
Issue of share capital
Balances brought forward as reported
Adjustment to prior year
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Explanation of accrual basis: each valid point mark, maximum
Explanation of cash basis: each valid point mark, maximum
Example illustrating accrual basis, maximum
Example illustrating cash basis, maximum
Explanation of break-up basis: each valid point mark, maximum
Total available
Maximum

4
1
1
1

2
2

2
12
11

3
3
3
3
2
14

8
23

Revised profit for the period


Draft profit for the period
Add back: Ordinary dividend charged to profit in error
Amortisation of intangible (10% 42,500)
Less: Depreciation on freehold land and buildings (W)
Finance charge on redeemable preference shares (5% 50,000)
Depreciation on plant ((357,800 125,700) 25%)

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1
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CU
135,500
30,000
4,250
(8,000)
(2,500)
(58,025)
101,225

ANSWER BANK

(b) Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 20X6
Attributable to the equity holders of Gandalf Ltd
Preference
share
capital
Share
Revaluation
(irredeemable)
premium
reserve
Retained earnings
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU

Ordinary
share
capital
CU
Recognised directly in equity
Revaluation of
non-current assets (W)
Transfer between
reserves (W)
Total recognised directly
in equity
Profit for the period
Total recognised income
and expenditure for
the period
Final dividends on
ordinary shares
Interim dividends on
ordinary shares
Dividends on irredeemable
preference shares
(100,000 7%)
Issue of share capital
(75,000 5,000 3,000)
Balance brought forward
as reported
Adjustment to correct prior
year error
As restated
Balance carried forward

(c)

550,000

Total
CU

550,000

5,000

545,000

5,000
101,225

550,000
101,225

545,000

106,225

651,225

(25,000)

(25,000)

(30,000)

(30,000)

(7,000)

(7,000)

300,000
300,000

100,000
100,000

67,000
67,000

545,000

44,225

500,000

120,000

420,000

347,500

800,000

100,000

187,000

965,000

(42,500)

(5,000)

467,000
1,056,225
1,387,500
(42,500)

305,000
349,225

2,401,225

Different bases of accounting


Under the accrual basis, transactions are recognised when they occur, not when the related cash flows
into or out of the entity. This means that:

Sales are recorded when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred. This means that,
for credit sales, a receivable will be set up when the sale is recorded.

Expenses are recognised when the goods or services are consumed. So a payable will be set up
for any credit purchases and there will be an adjustment for opening and closing inventory.

The consumption of non-current assets will be recognised over their useful lives via a
depreciation charge.

Under the cash basis of accounting only the cash impact of a transaction is recorded. This means that:

Sales will only be recorded when the cash is received, so there will be no receivables in respect
of credit sales.

Expenses will only be recorded when the cash is paid, so there will be no payables in respect of
credit purchases and no inventory adjustment.

No depreciation will be charged on non-current assets as the purchase of an asset will be treated
as an expense at the time the cash is paid.

For example, say a business commenced on 1 January 20X1 with a cash contribution of CU1,000 from
its owners. That cash was used to buy goods costing CU400 and a machine with a useful life of four
years for CU200. Goods costing CU300 were purchased on credit and the business made cash sales of
CU500 and sales on credit of CU400. Closing inventory at cost is CU50.

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Accrual
basis
CU
Income statement
Revenue (400 + 500)
Purchases (400 + 300)
Closing inventory
Depreciation charge/purchase of non-current asset (200 4)
Profit/(loss)
Balance sheet
Non-current asset (200 50)
Inventory
Trade receivables
Cash (1,000 400 200 + 500)
Trade payable
Capital
Retained earnings

Cash
basis
CU

900
(700)
50
(50)
200

500
(400)

(200)
(100)

150
50
400
900
(300)
1,200

900

900

1,000
200
1,200

1,000
(100)
900

The break-up basis is primarily relevant to the balance sheet. It reflects the fact that the business is no
longer a going concern. Under the break-up basis:

All assets and liabilities are classified as current.

Assets are valued on the basis of recoverable amounts rather than at cost. In the case of a forced
sale such values are likely to be less than cost.

WORKING
Revaluation
Fair value (600,000 + 400,000)
Less Carrying amount (500,000 50,000)
Revaluation surplus arising

Revaluation surplus due to building (400,000 (200,000 50,000))


Therefore annual reserve transfer = CU250,000 / 50 years
= CU5,000 pa

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CU
1,000,000
(450,000)
550,000
CU
250,000

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Cagreg Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(a)

Cost
Brought forward
Additions
Revaluation
Held for sale
Accumulated depreciation
Brought forward
Held for sale
Depreciation charges for year
Buildings
Held for sale plant
Plant held throughout year
Addition
Computer
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Each valid point
Max for any one qualitative characteristic
Total available
Maximum

2
3
3
1
2
1
17

16

3
8
6
22

Non-current asset note


Property, plant and equipment
Freehold
land
CU
100,000

30,000

130,000

Buildings
CU
200,000

200,000

Plant and
machinery
CU
200,000
60,000

(20,000)
240,000

Computer
CU
60,000

60,000

Total
CU
560,000
60,000
30,000
(20,000)
630,000

20,000
3,214

23,214

72,000
67,280
(13,760)
125,520

10,500
7,200

17,700

102,500
77,694
(13,760)
166,434

Carrying amount
At 30 September 20X9

130,000

176,786

114,480

42,300

463,566

At 1 October 20X8

100,000

180,000

128,000

49,500

457,500

Cost or valuation
At 1 October 20X8
Additions
Revaluation surplus
Classified as held for sale
At 30 September 20X9
Depreciation
At 1 October 20X8
Charge for year (W1-3)
Classified as held for sale (W2a)
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(b) Qualitative characteristics and BAS 16
Understandability
Information must be readily understandable to users so that they can perceive its significance. This is
dependent on how information is presented and how it is categorised.
For example, BAS 16 requires disclosures to be given by each class of property, plant and equipment.
Therefore it will be clear what types of assets have been purchased during the year and what types of
assets have been sold. If this information were merged over one class it would be less understandable.
Relevance
Information is relevant if it influences the economic decisions of users.
The choice of the revaluation model as a measurement model in BAS 16 provides relevant information by
showing up-to-date values. This will help give an indication as to what the entity's underlying assets are worth.
Reliability
Information is reliable if it is free from error or bias, complete and portrays events in a way that
reflects their reality.
Although the revaluation model gives relevant information this information is generally seen to be less
reliable than the cost model the other measurement model allowed by BAS 16. The cost model is
based on historic costs which are not the most relevant costs on which to base future decisions.
However, historic cost is reliable being based on fact.
Comparability
Users must be able to compare information with that of previous periods or with that of another
entity. Comparability is achieved via consistency and disclosure.
BAS 16 facilitates comparability between companies by requiring the disclosure of accounting policies
(in accordance with BAS 1) in respect of, for example, depreciation methods and measurement bases.
BAS 16 allows comparability between the cost and the revaluation model (for example to facilitate
comparison between two companies who have adopted different models) by requiring equivalent cost
information to be disclosed under the revaluation model. It also requires disclosures (in accordance
with BAS 8) of the effect of a change in an accounting estimate such as useful lives or depreciation
rates. This facilitates comparison.
WORKINGS
(1) Depreciation charges for the year on buildings
Carrying amount at 1 October 20X8 (200,000 36/40) CU180,000
Depreciation (180,000 1/56) CU3,214
(2) Plant and machinery
(a)

Held-for-sale asset
CU
Cost 1 October 20X6
Depreciation to
1 October 20X7 (40% 20,000)
1 October 20X8 (40% (20,000 8,000))
Depreciation to 1 February 20X9
(40% 4/12 7,200)
NBV on classification as held for sale
Total depreciation at date of reclassification
(12,800 + 960)

CU
20,000

Charge
for year
CU

8,000
4,800
(12,800)
7,200
(960)
6,240

960

13,760

Note: There will also be an impairment loss of 6,240 5,600 = CU640 to be charged against profits for
this plant, but the impairment loss does not have to be disclosed in the PPE note.

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(b) Plant held throughout year

Total at 1 October 20X8


Less Disposal
Plant held throughout year
Charge for year (40% (180,000 59,200))
(c)

Cost
CU
200,000
(20,000)
180,000

Depn
CU
72,000
(12,800)
59,200
48,320
107,520

48,320

Addition
Cost 1 January 20X9
Charge for year (40% 9/12 60,000)

60,000
(18,000)
42,000

Total charge for year

18,000
67,280

(3) Computer
CU
60,000
(10,500)
49,500
(4,500)
45,000

Cost
Depreciation to 1 October 20X8
Carrying amount at 1 October 20X8
Less Estimated residual value
Amount to be depreciated
Remaining useful life (40,000 10,000)

= 30,000 hours

Current usage

= 4,800 hours

Charge for year

= (

CU7,200

14

4,800
45,000) =
30,000

Roberts Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

Carrying amount of land and buildings


Original cost
Fees
Accumulated depreciation to 31 Dec 20X3
Revaluation surplus
Accumulated depreciation to 31 Dec 20X4
Revaluation reserve
Balance at 31 Dec 20X3
Annual transfer
Total available
Maximum
Calculation of impairment on land and buildings
Calculation of impairment on specialised machinery
Narrative to note
Impairment disclosure
Total available
Maximum

1
1
1

1
6
1
4

7
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(a)

Carrying amount of land and buildings

Cost
Fees
Acc depn to 31 December 20X3 (1,780 20/360)
Carrying amount 31 December 20X3
Revaluation surplus ()
Revalued amount (60%/40%)
Acc depn to 31 December 20X4 (3,120 12/460*)
Carrying amount 31 December 20X4

Land
CU'000
2,600

2,600

2,600
2,080
4,680

4,680

Buildings
CU'000
1,700
80
1,780
(99)
1,681
1,439
3,120
(81)
3,039

Total
CU'000

7,800

* Revised total life = 480 months and the factory has been occupied for 20 months remaining life is
460 months.
Revaluation reserve
CU'000
Balance as at 31 December 20X3 (2,080 + 1,439)
Annual transfer
Depn based on value
Depn based on cost (1,681 12/460)

CU'000
3,519

81
(44)
(37)
3,482

Balance as at 31 December 20X4


(b) Income statement charges and disclosure
Note to the financial statements
The profit from operations is arrived at after charging

CU'000
3,187

Impairment of non-current assets (2,737 (W1) + 450 (W2))


WORKINGS
(1) Impairment of land and buildings

CU'000
7,719
(1,500)
6,219
(3,482)
2,737

Carrying amount at 31 December 20X4 (4,680 + 3,039)


Recoverable amount
Charged to revaluation reserve
Charge to income statement
(2) Impairment of specialised machinery
Carrying amount (2,800,000 40/96)
Fair value less costs to sell
Gross selling price (1,167 65%)
Less Repair costs (CU38.40 100/120 600)
Transport costs
Insurance

CU'000

CU'000
1,167

759
(19)
(21)
(2)
717

158

Value in use (given)

600

Impairment (1,167 717)

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Dumfries Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

Each valid point


Total available
Maximum
Income statements
Operating lease payments
Depreciation
Finance charges
Balance sheet
Non-current finance lease liabilities
Current finance lease liabilities
Notes
Additions
Depreciation charge
Assets held under finance leases (in heading)
Gross basis analysis
Net basis analysis
Commitments
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

(b)

(a)

7
6
1
1
3
1
1

1
1
1
2
14

14
20

BFRS Framework and accounting for finance leases


Elements of financial statements
Assets/liabilities
A non-current asset acquired under a finance lease meets the definition of an asset as it is

Controlled by the lessee (which has physical possession of the asset)

Results from a past event (e.g. the lease agreements signed on 1 May 20X4)

Gives rise to future economic benefits, i.e. the use of the asset to generate revenue

even though the asset is not legally owned by the lessee.


The lease payments are a liability as the company has an obligation arising from a past transaction to
transfer economic benefits, i.e. to make lease payments. Under most lease contracts the lessee will not
be able to cancel these payments.
Recognition
The asset and liability should be recognised if

It is probable that future economic benefits will flow to or from the company, and
Those benefits can be measured reliably.

The inflows and outflows are probable as a contract has been signed.
The benefits can be measured reliably at the present value of the minimum lease payments or fair value.

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Measurement
The two main bases of measurement are historical cost and current cost. Leased assets are basically
included at historical cost, i.e. the minimum lease payments, although these are discounted to show
cost in 'today's pounds'.
(b) Extracts from the income statements for the years ended 30 April
Profit from operations is stated
after charging
Operating lease payments
Depreciation (109,1405)
Finance cost
Finance charges re finance
lease (W)

20X5
CU

20X6
CU

20X7
CU

20X8
CU

20X9
CU

15,000
21,828

15,000
21,828

15,000
21,828

21,828

21,828

7,784

5,432

2,844

Extracts from the balance sheet as at 30 April 20X5


CU
Non-current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities (W)
Current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities (W)

54,324
31,300

Notes to the balance sheet


(1) Property, plant and equipment
Cost
At 1 May 20X4
Additions
At 30 April 20X5
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 May 20X4
Charge for year
30 April 20X5
Carrying amount
At 30 April 20X5
At 30 April 20X4

Plant and machinery held


under finance leases
CU
X
109,140
X
X
21,828
X
X
X

(2) Analysis of finance lease liabilities


Gross basis
Finance lease liabilities include
Gross payments due within
One year
Two to five years (2 31,300)
Less Finance charges allocated to future periods ()

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CU
31,300
62,600
93,900
(8,276)
85,624

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Net basis
Finance lease liabilities include

CU

Amounts due within


One year
Two to five years

31,300
54,324
85,624

(3) Commitments
The minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows.
CU
15,000
15,000
30,000

Within one year


Within two to five years

WORKING
Finance charges
Year to 30 April

20X5
20X6
20X7
20X8

B/f
CU
109,140
85,624
59,756
31,300

Payment
CU
(31,300)
(31,300)
(31,300)
(31,300)

Capital
CU
77,840
54,324
28,456

Interest
accrued
@ 10%
CU
7,784
5,432
2,844

C/f
CU
85,624
59,756
31,300

Total
CU85,624

Non-current
CU54,324

Current ()
CU31,300

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Crieff Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(a)

Qualitative characteristic of reliability


Faithful representation therefore substance
Substance different from form
Finance lease as example: risk and rewards transferred but not legal title
Definition and recognition of asset
Definition and recognition of liability
As elements of financial statements
Total available
Maximum
Income statement
Finance cost
Note to income statement
Depreciation
Operating lease payments
Balance sheet
Non-current finance lease liabilities
Current finance lease liabilities
Notes to balance sheet
Additions
Depreciation charge
Assets held under finance leases
Net basis analysis
Gross basis analysis
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

3
2
1
3
1
1
1

2
3
2
21

20
23

BAS 17 concepts
BAS Framework sets out the qualitative characteristics of financial statements, one of which is
reliability. One aspect of reliability is that of faithful representation. For information to represent
transactions faithfully, those transactions should be accounted for in accordance with substance and
economic reality, not merely legal form.
Substance is not always consistent with legal form. An example of this is a finance lease, where
substantially all the risks and rewards relating to a non-current asset are transferred to the lessee even
though legal title remains with the lessor.
As the lessee controls the asset and will gain benefit from it, it should be treated as an asset.
Conversely, the requirement to pay instalments to the lessor is a liability. BAS Framework requires the
lessee to recognise these elements in its financial statements.

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(b) Disclosure re leases


Income statement
CU
67,593

Finance cost (10,598 (W1) + 9,583 (W3) + 47,412 (W5))


Notes to the income statement
(1) Profit from operations is stated after charging
Depreciation of leased assets (49,470 (W4) + 13,203 (balance sheet note (1) below))
Operating lease payments (75,000 (W2) + 6,000)

CU
62,673
81,000

Balance sheet
Current liabilities
CU
116,050

Finance lease liabilities (40,000 (W1) + 22,050 (W3) + 54,000 (W5))


Non-current liabilities

CU
647,933

Finance lease liabilities (103,078 (W1) + 77,323 (W3) + 467,532 (W5))


Notes to the balance sheet
(1) Property, plant and equipment
Land and
buildings
CU
X
528,120
(X)
X

Plant and
machinery
CU
X
292,270
(X)
X

X
(X)
13,203
X

X
(X)
49,470
X

Carrying amount
At 30 June 20X8

At 30 June 20X7

Cost
At 1 July 20X7
Additions (172,480 + 119,790)
Disposals
At 30 June 20X8
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 July 20X7
Eliminated on disposals
Charge for the year (528,120 40) (W4)
At 30 June 20X8

Of the carrying amount of non-current assets CU757,717 relates to assets held under finance
leases.
(2) Analysis of finance lease liabilities
Net basis
Finance lease liabilities include
Amounts due within
One year
Two to five years (W6)
Over five years (W6)

CU
116,050
214,033
433,900
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Gross basis
Finance lease liabilities include

CU

Gross payments due within


One year (40,000 + 30,000 + 54,000)
Two to five years ((40,000 3) + (30,000 3) + (54,000 4))
Over five years (34 54,000)
Less

124,000
426,000
1,836,000
2,386,000
(1,622,017)
763,983

Finance charges allocated to future periods ()


(143,078 + 99,373 + 521,532)

WORKINGS
(1) Cutting machine (finance lease)
Payment table
Year ended

B/f
CU
172,480
143,078

30 June 20X8
30 June 20X9

Payment

Capital

CU
(40,000)
(40,000)

CU
132,480
103,078

Interest
@ 8%
CU
10,598
8,246

C/f
CU
143,078
111,324

Total liability
CU143,078
Non-current
CU103,078

Current
CU40,000 ()

(2) Office equipment (operating lease)


10 months' rental included in the financial statements.
10 CU7,500 = CU75,000
(3) Packing machine (finance lease)
Payment table
Year ended

B/f
CU
119,790
99,373

30 June 20X8
30 June 20X9

Interest
@ 8%
CU
9,583
7,950

Payment
CU
(30,000)
(30,000)

Total liability
CU99,373

Non-current
CU77,323

Current
CU22,050 ()

(4) Depreciation plant and machinery


Cutting machine (172,480 5)
Packing machine (119,790 8)

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CU
34,496
14,974
49,470

Capital
c/f
CU
99,373
77,323

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(5) Buildings (finance lease)


Payment table
Year ended
30 June 20X8
30 June 20X9

B/f
CU
528,120
521,532

Payment

Capital

CU
(54,000)
(54,000)

CU
474,120
467,532

Interest
@ 10%
CU
47,412
46,753

C/f
CU
521,532
514,285

Total liability
CU521,532

Non-current
CU467,532

Current
CU54,000 ()

(6) Net basis analysis


CU

Two to five years


Cutting machine
Packing machine
Buildings (per below)

103,078
77,323
33,632
214,033

Over five years


Buildings (W5)
Less Years 2 5 ()
More than 5 years (W7)

467,532
(33,632)
433,900

(7) Continuation of buildings payment table


Year ended
30 June 20Y0
30 June 20Y1
30 June 20Y2
30 June 20Y3

B/f
CU
514,285
506,314
497,545
487,900

Payment

Capital

CU
(54,000)
(54,000)
(54,000)
(54,000)

CU
460,285
452,314
443,545
433,900

Interest
@ 10%
CU
46,029
45,231
44,355

C/f
CU
506,314
497,545
487,900

Tutorial notes
(1) As the office equipment operating lease is cancellable at any time by either party, no operating lease
commitment disclosure is required.
(2) Useful life is taken to be eight years for agreement (3) rather than the agreement term of five years.
This is because the option to acquire at the end of the agreement is assumed to take place from the
outset of the agreement, given the nominal cost involved.
(3) Assets held under finance leases should be capitalised at the lower of fair value (normally cash price)
and the present value of minimum lease payments.

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ITC Solutions Ltd


Marking guide
Marks

(a)

Meaning of elements
Elements relevant to balance sheet
Elements relevant to income statement
Conditions for recognition
Meaning of recognition
Total available
Maximum
Revenue calculations
Transaction (1), discussion of revenue recognition
Transaction (1), discussion of costs recognition and resultant loss
Transaction (2)
Transaction (3), discussion of revenue recognition
Transaction (3), discussion of treatment of deposits as liability
Total available
Maximum

(b)

(a)

1
1
1
1
1
5
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
12

12
16

Recognition of elements of financial statements


Financial statements portray the financial effects of transactions and other events. BFRS Framework
splits these transactions into broad classes according to their economic characteristics. These classes
are referred to as the 'elements' of financial statements.
Elements relevant to the measurement of financial position in the balance sheet are: assets, liabilities
and equity.
Elements relevant to the measurement of financial performance in the income statement are: income
and expenses.
Although there are specific definitions which relate to each type of element, each element is only
'recognised' in the financial statements if:

It is probable that any future economic benefit associated with the item will flow to or from the
entity, and

The item has a cost or value which can be measured reliably.

Recognition means incorporating the item into the income statement or balance sheet by depicting the
item in words and by including it as a monetary amount.
(b) Application of the above principles to the three transactions
(1) Fixed price contract to build computer
Revenue = recoverable costs = CU50,000
Because the outcome of the project is uncertain it is not yet probable that future benefits for the
whole of this CU120,000 will flow to the entity. There is only certainty over the CU50,000 which
is considered to be recoverable and can be reliably measured (being part of actual costs incurred
of CU60,000). Hence only CU50,000 should be recognised as revenue this year.
The costs incurred this year of CU60,000, which have already led to an outflow of benefits and
can be reliably measured (as actual costs) should also have been recognised (as an expense). As a
result, a loss of CU10,000 will be recognised in the current year.

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(2) Agency commission


Revenue = agency commission = CU300,000 15% = CU45,000
Although the CU300,000 can be reliably measured, the economic benefit from the whole
CU300,000 does not flow to ITC as ITC has to remit 85% of this back to ProMarket Ltd. ITC's
inflow is only 15% of this.
ITC should therefore recognise only the 15% commission as revenue. It should not recognise the
total amount received as revenue, and the 85% paid out as an expense.
(3) Deposits
Revenue = CUnil
ITC should not recognise any revenue as it has not yet provided any goods to customers and
therefore has no probability of any economic benefit. The revenue should only be recognised
when the computers are delivered to the customer and the receipt of the final instalment can be
reliably measured.
ITC will have to refund the deposits if the supplier fails to deliver. There is therefore a future
obligation which meets the definition of a liability. Hence the deposits of CU75,000 should be
shown in the balance sheet as 'deferred' under current liabilities.

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Withington Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

Presentation
Opening provision
Utilised in year
Income statement charge
Closing provision
Faulty goods narrative
Compensation claim narrative
Rectification costs narrative
Onerous contract narrative
Restructuring narrative
Contingent asset note
Total available
Maximum
1 mark each calculation
Maximum

1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
15
3

15
3
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(a)

Notes to the financial statements as at 31 December 20X0 (extracts)


(1) Provisions for liabilities
Provision
re faulty
goods
CU'000
At 1 January 20X0
Utilised in the year
Income statement
charge (bal fig)
At 31 December
20X0 (W)

Provision
for
compensation
claim
CU'000

Provision
for
rectification
costs
CU'000

Provision
for
onerous
contract
CU'000

Provision
for
restructuring
CU'000

Total
CU'00
0
1,000
(800)

1,300

9,000

1180

126

3,300

13,906

1,500

9,000

180

126

3,300

14,106

1,000
(800)

The provision in respect of faulty goods relates to the supply of faulty electrical transformer units
during 20X0. The provision is based on the level of claims anticipated to succeed, based on legal
advice.
The compensation claim provision is in respect of a claim made by a customer for damages as a
result of a faulty mechanical transformer unit supplied by the company. It represents the present
value of the amount at which the company's legal advisors believe the claim is likely to be settled.
The provision for rectification costs is in respect of the company's operations to extract metal
ore in Didland. Withington Ltd has a five year operating licence issued by the Didland
government and has estimated that the cost of cleaning up the extracted ore hole will be
CU400,000 at the end of those five years. A provision of CU80,000 is to be made each year. In
addition, the cost of removing infrastructure from the site in five years' time will be CU100,000.
The provision for the onerous contract is in respect of a two-year fixed-price contract which
Withington Ltd entered into on 1 July 20X0. Due to unforeseen cost increases and production
problems, a loss on this contract is now anticipated. The provision is based on the amount of this
loss up to the end of the contract, which is less than the compensation which would be payable
in the event of the contract not being fulfilled.
During the year Withington Ltd announced and commenced a restructuring of its Chuckholder
division. Details of the restructuring have been fully communicated to those affected. The cost of
the restructuring, which began on 1 September 20X0, is estimated at CU3.3 million.
(2) Contingent assets
A counter-claim in respect of the compensation claim provided for above has been made against
the supplier of parts for the affected transformer. Legal advice is that this claim is likely to
succeed and should amount to around 40% of the total damages (CU3.6 million).
(b) Depreciation charge for 20X0
Electric machine ((200,000 40,000) 20 years)
Lining (40,000 4 years)
Infrastructure ((200,000 + 100,000) 5 years))

CU
8,000
10,000
60,000

WORKING
Closing provisions
Provision re faulty goods (75% 2,000 CU1,000)
Provision for rectification costs (400,000 5 years + 100,000)
Onerous contract (18 months 1,000 per month CU7)
Restructuring (1,000,000 + 2,300,000)

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CU
1,500,000
180,000
126,000
3,300,000

ANSWER BANK

Tutorial notes
(1) Installation of new machine
The proposed treatment of building up a replacement provision does not fall within the BAS 37
definition of a provision, as it is not a legal or constructive obligation at the balance sheet date. No
obligation to replace the lining exists independent of the company's future actions, because the
company could sell the asset before the replacement became necessary.
(2) Onerous contract
A provision for this should be recognised at the lower of the cost of fulfilling the contract and the
compensation payable for not fulfilling it. At 31 December 20X0 the contract has a further 18 months
to run, so the cost of fulfilling it is CU126,000 (18 months 1,000 per month CU7). This is the
amount of the provision to be made, as it is lower than the CU2m cost of not fulfilling the contract.
(3) Restructuring of the Chuckholder division
The Chuckholder division programme of restructuring meets the BAS 37 requirements for recognition
the announcements and implementation before the year end means the company is demonstrably
committed.
However, the only provisions which should be made are those for the direct expenditure necessarily
entailed in the reorganisation and not associated with ongoing activities. Redundancy costs and lease
terminations match this definition, but the other expenditures listed will benefit ongoing operations
and do not qualify for recognition in 20X0.

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Islay Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Balance sheet
Intangibles
Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Intangibles note
Opening cost
Additions
Opening impairment/amortisation
Charge for year
SOCIE
Headings
Revaluation
Transfer
Profit
Brought forward balances
Total available
Maximum

1
2
11
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Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 May 20X9 (extracts)
CU

Non-current assets
Intangibles
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings

976,000
5,000,000
540,000
676,000
6,216,000

Disclosure note for intangibles


Non-current assets intangibles
Cost
At 1 June 20X8
Additions
At 31 May 20X9
Impairment/amortisation
At 1 June 20X8
Charge for the year
At 31 May 20X9
Carrying amount
At 31 May 20X9
At 31 May 20X8

Goodwill
(W1)
CU
730,000
260,000
990,000

Patent
rights
CU
70,000

70,000

Total
CU
800,000
260,000
1,060,000

20,000
50,000
70,000

7,000
7,000
14,000

27,000
57,000
84,000

920,000
710,000

56,000
63,000

976,000
773,000

Consolidated statement of changes in equity attributable to equity holders of Islay Ltd


for the year ended 31 May 20X9
Ordinary
share
capital
CU
Recognised directly in equity
Revaluation of non-current assets
Transfer between reserves re
depreciation on revaluations
Total recognised directly in equity
Profit for the period (W5)
Total recognised income and expense
for the period
Balance brought forward (W6)
Balance carried forward

Revaluation
reserve
CU

Retained
earnings
CU

Total
CU

600,000

600,000

(60,000)
540,000

60,000
60,000
118,500

600,000
118,500

5,000,000
5,000,000

540,000

540,000

178,500
497,500
676,000

718,500
5,497,500
6,216,000

Savalight
(W2)
CU
80,000
(20,000)

60,000

Green
Goods
(W3)
CU
650,000

(50,000)
600,000

Smart IT
Ltd
(W4)
CU
260,000

260,000

WORKINGS
(1) Goodwill

Goodwill
Impairment b/f
Impairment in the year
C/f

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Total
CU
990,000
(20,000)
(50,000)
920,000

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(2) Savalight
CU
580,000
(500,000)
80,000
(20,000)
60,000

Cost
Less Net assets acquired at fair value
Goodwill
Impairment at 1 June 20X8
Carrying amount b/f and c/f

(3) Green Goods


CU
Cost
Less Net assets acquired at fair value
Existing goodwill
Goodwill carrying amount b/f
Impairment in the year
Carrying amount c/f

CU
1,800,000

1,300,000
(150,000)
(1,150,000)
650,000
(50,000)
600,000

(4) Smart IT
Cost
Less Net assets acquired at fair value (1,200,000 70%)
Goodwill carrying amount c/f

CU
1,100,000
(840,000)
260,000

(5) Revised profit for the year


Original profit for the year
Less Goodwill impairment in the year (W1)
Patent amortisation in the year (70,000 10)

CU
175,500
(50,000)
(7,000)
118,500

(6) Retained earnings b/f


Original retained profit b/f (700,000 175,500)
Less Goodwill impairment b/f (W1)
Patent amortisation b/f (70,000 10)

CU
524,500
(20,000)
(7,000)
497,500

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Greenstones Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Explanation of relevance
Explanation of reliability
Explanation of conflict
Example
Total available
Maximum
Explanation of criteria for carry forward
Evaluation against reliability
Evaluation against relevance
BAS 38 approach to conflict
Total available
Maximum
Income statement
Revenue
Balance sheet
PPE
Intangibles
SOCIE
Prior year errors
Operating profit note
R&D write-offs
Amortisation
Impairment
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

1
1
3

2
1
1
1
5

3
1
2
1
1
1
11

10
17

Relevance and reliability


Information is relevant if it influences the economic decisions of users. Information is reliable if it is
free from error or bias, complete and portrays events in a way that reflects their reality.
The potential for conflict between relevance and reliability arises because economic decisions can only
be made in relation to future events, so forward-looking information is very relevant to users of
financial statements. But much forward-looking information is of very limited reliability, because it
relates to what might happen, but might not.
A classic example of the possible conflict is how to reflect in financial statements a substantial claim for
damages lodged against an entity. Many different estimates can be made of the outcome of such a
claim; which should be recognised in the statements, and when? Relevance argues for early
recognition, reliability for recognition only when it would not present a potentially misleading picture
of the position of the entity.

(b) Evaluation of treatment of development expenditure against relevance and reliability


Under BAS 38 development expenditure should be recognised as an asset, but only where it meets a
number of stringent conditions. These relate to the technical feasibility of the project, how the
probable future economic benefits will be generated and the availability of resources to complete the
development. It must also be possible to measure the development expenditure reliably.

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The most reliable information would be provided if the costs are recognised in the income statement
as they are incurred (indeed this is the approach to be taken to research expenditure and to
development expenditure where the recognition criteria are not met).
However, this does not provide relevant information where benefits from the expenditure will flow
into the entity over several accounting periods. However, the reliability of this more relevant
information can be seriously compromised where there are uncertainties surrounding the future
outcome of the project.
Hence, BAS 38 adopts the relevance approach but only where the information backing up that
approach is reliable, i.e. there is sufficient certainty surrounding the viability/profitability of the project.
(c)

Extracts from the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X8
Income statement
CU
93,800
(257,150)

Revenue (67,000 (W1) 140%)


Cost of sales (W1)
Balance sheet

CU
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles (W2)

140,000
477,850

Statement of changes in equity


CU
At the beginning of the year
As previously reported
Prior year errors (160,000 + 470,000)
Restated

Retained
earnings
CU

X
(630,000)
X

Note to the financial statements


Operating profit is stated after charging
Research and development expenditure written off (W1)
Amortisation of development expenditure (W2)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (W3)

CU
147,000
25,150
85,000

WORKINGS
(1) Cost of sales
Project Alpha write off (22,000 + 45,000)
Project Beta write off (15,000 + 65,000)
Project Gamma amortisation (W2)
Impairment (W3)

CU
67,000
80,000
147,000
25,150
85,000
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(2)

Intangible assets
CU

Cost
Gamma costs from 1 April 20X7 to 31 December 20X7 correctly capitalised
(650,000 470,000)
Gamma costs in year (98,000 + 75,000)
Depreciation on specialised equipment used from 1 April 20X7 to
30 September 20X8 (18/60 CU500,000)

180,000
173,000

Accumulated amortisation (503,000 0.25 )


5

(25,150)

150,000
503,000

477,850

(3) Impairment of specialised equipment


CU
225,000
(140,000)
85,000

Carrying amount at 1 October 20X8 (500,000 27/60)


Recoverable amount

Tutorial note
Research and development costs written off or amortised in the year and the impairment of the specialised
equipment have all been charged to cost of sales. Other classifications would also be marked as correct.

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Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

174

Carrying amounts
Revaluation reserve
Total available
Maximum
Depreciation
Impairment losses
Total available
Maximum
Income statement amounts
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2
4

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(a)

Balances at 31 December 20X6


George House
Carrying amount as non-current asset at 30 June 20X6 (300,000 (6,000 50%))
Fair value at 30 June 20X6
Increase in revaluation surplus
Carrying amount at 31 December 20X6 (320,000 9,000 costs to sell)
Elizabeth House
Carrying amount as non-current asset at 30 June 20X6 (400,000 (12,000 50%))
Fair value at 30 June 20X6
Decrease in revaluation surplus charged to revaluation reserve as balance re this
asset is sufficient (50,000 2,000 excess deprecation, per below)
Carrying amount at 31 December 20X6 (360,000 8,000 costs to sell)
Axford plant
Carrying amount as non-current asset at 30 June 20X6 (200,000 (20,000 50%))
Fair value less costs to sell at 30 June 20X6 (140,000 9,000)
Impairment loss to income statement
Carrying amount at 31 December 20X6
Waterman plant
Carrying amount as non-current asset at 30 June 20X6 (600,000 (90,000 50%))
Fair value less costs to sell at 30 June 20X6 (620,000 15,000)
No change to carrying amount
Carrying amount at 31 December 20X6
Revaluation reserve
Balance at 1 January 20X6
Transfer to retained earnings of excess of depreciation over that calculated on
historical cost for 6 months to 30 June 20X6:
George House (6,000 4,000) 50%
Elizabeth House (12,000 8,000) 50%
Revaluation surplus/(deficit) at 30 June 20X6:
George House (as above)
Elizabeth House (as above)
Balance at 31 December 20X6

CU
297,000
320,000
23,000
311,000
394,000
360,000
(34,000)
352,000
190,000
131,000
(59,000)
131,000
555,000
605,000
555,000
370,000
(1,000)
(2,000)
23,000
(34,000)
356,000

(b) Income statement for year ended 31 December 20X6


Depreciation ((6,000 + 12,000 + 20,000 + 90,000) 50%)
Impairment loss
(9,000 + 8,000 costs to sell re land and buildings and 59,000 re Axford)
(c)

CU
(64,000)
(76,000)

Income statement and revaluation reserve in 20X7


Income statement
Profit on sale of non-current assets held for sale
George House (350,000 311,000)
Elizabeth House (310,000 352,000)
Axford plant (120,000 131,000)
Waterman plant (635,000 555,000)
Revaluation reserve
Balance at 1 January 20X7
Transfer to retained earnings of surpluses re assets now disposed of
George House (100,000 1,000 + 23,000)
Elizabeth House (50,000 2,000 34,000)
Balance at 31 December 20X7

CU
39,000
(42,000)
(11,000)
80,000
66,000
356,000
(122,000)
(14,000)
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Banchory Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Contingent asset note


Warranties narrative note
Warranties movement note
Total available
Maximum
Contingent asset
Legal costs
Provision (2)
Provision (3)
Goodwill impairment
Profit on factory
Impairment loss on factory on classification as held for sale
Additional depreciation on machine
Total available
Maximum
Headings
Revaluation
Revaluation on classification as held for sale
Transfers
Issue of share capital
Brought forward balances
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

1
1
1
4
4

1
1

1
6
6

1
3
2
1
1
9

8
18

Notes to the financial statements


Contingent asset
The company is currently involved in litigation with one of its suppliers under product liability for a
claim of CU500,000. Legal costs, currently CU40,000, may also be reimbursed. The legal costs have
been accrued for at the year end and recognised as an expense in the income statement.
Warranties provision
The amount of CU200,000 relates to a new provision against claims made on a warranty offered by
the company on its products. It relates to claims on products sold in the last two months of the year.
It is expected that most of the expenditure will be incurred in the next financial year.
CU
Movement during year
Balance as at 1 May 20W9
Increase during the year
Balance as at 30 April 20X0 (2/6 6,000,000 10%)

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200,000
200,000

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(b) Revised consolidated profit before tax


CU
2,665,000
(500,000)
(40,000)
(200,000)
(12,500)
(1,800,000)
(50,000)
(60,000)
300,000
100,000
402,500

Per question
Less Contingent asset (1)
Legal costs (1)
Provision (2)
Impairment of goodwill (4) (W4)
Profit on sale of factory unit (3,100,000 1,300,000) (5)
Impairment loss on asset reclassified as held for sale (5)
'Additional' depreciation on machine (6) (W1)
Add back Provision (3)
Add profit on sale of held for sale asset (3,100,000 3,000,000)

(c)

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 April 20X0
Ordinary
share capital
CU

Recognised directly in equity


Revaluation of non-current assets
Revaluation on classification as
held for sale
(3,050,000 2,100,000)
Transfer between reserves (W2)
Total recognised directly in equity
Profit for the period
Total recognised income and expense
for the period
Issue of share capital (W3)
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Share
premium
CU

Revaluation
reserve
CU
500,000

Retained
earnings
CU

Total
CU

500,000

200,000
200,000

(200,000)
(200,000)

950,000
(1,755,000)
(305,000)

1,755,000
1,755,000
402,500

950,000

1,450,000
402,500

200,000
550,000
2,000,000
2,750,000

(200,000)
412,500
450,000
662,500

(305,000)

800,000
495,000

2,157,500

3,672,000
5,829,500

1,852,500
962,500
6,922,000
9,737,000

WORKINGS
(1) Depreciation on machine
CU
300,000
(360,000)
(60,000)

Charge per draft income statement (1/6 1,800,000)


Charge needed ( 1,440,000)
Adjustment
(2) Transfer between reserves

CU
Extra depreciation re revalued asset since date of revaluation
(500,000 50 6/12)
Balance re revalued asset sold in the year (800,000 + 950,000)

5,000
1,750,000
1,755,000

(3) Share issues

B/f
Bonus issue (2,000,000 10)
Rights issue (2,200,000 4)

Ordinary
shares
CU
2,000,000
200,000
2,200,000
550,000
2,750,000

CU0.75

Share
premium
CU
450,000
(200,000)
250,000
412,500
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(4) Goodwill impairment write down
CU
962,500
(950,000)
12,500

Cost of acquisition (550,000 + 412,500) (W3)


Less Fair value

Tutorial note
The fact that the carrying amount of property at the date of sale is based on cost means that a
measurement adjustment under BFRS 5 at the time of the decision to sell would only have been made if fair
value less costs to sell had been below the then carrying amount. With the ultimate selling price so much in
excess of cost, it was unlikely that any such adjustment would have been necessary. This is the reason why
the question did not contain any information about values at the time the decision to sell was made.

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Banff Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

178

Balance sheet
Owned plant
Leased plant
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Non-current assets held for sale
Current finance lease liabilities
Provision
Current deferred income
Non-current finance lease liabilities
Non-current deferred income
Income statement
Revenue
Cost of sales
Loss on termination
Finance cost
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Income statement amount
Balance sheet amount
Total available
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1
2
2
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(a)

Extracts from the financial statements


Balance sheet as at 30 April 20X1
CU
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Plant and machinery (W1)

195,000

Plant and machinery held under finance leases (780,000 780,000 )


6
Current assets
Inventories (W4)
Trade and other receivables (W4)

650,000
250,000
2,250,000
X

Non-current assets held for sale (W5)


Current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities (W2)
Provision for closure costs (250,000 + 100,000)
Deferred income (500,000 150%)

781,250
150,000
350,000
750,000

Non-current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities (W2)
Deferred income (750,000 2)

553,333
1,500,000

Income statement for the year ended 30 April 20X1


CU
3,800,000
(1,750,000)
(350,000)
(23,333)

Revenue (1,750,000 (W3) + 2,050,000 (W4))


Cost of sales (W4)
Loss on termination of operations
Finance cost
(b) Six-year lease as an operating lease
Income statement: Operating lease rentals (850,000 6) = CU142,000
Balance sheet: Accrual (142,000 100,000) = CU42,000
WORKINGS
(1) Specialised plant carrying amount
CU
Materials
Labour costs
Factory staff
Less Abnormal costs (should be expensed in the year)
Factory supervision incremental costs
Professional fees
Installation costs
Less Depreciation of component re overhauls (80,000 4)
Depreciation of remainder (230,000 80,000) 10)

100,000
(20,000)

CU
100,000

80,000
15,000
22,000
13,000
230,000
(20,000)
(15,000)
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(2) Finance lease
CU
850,000
(780,000)
70,000

Total payments (100,000 + (5 150,000))


Less Fair value of asset
Finance charge
5 (5 1)
Sum of digits allocation =
= 15 (lease is payable in advance)
2
Year
20X1
20X2

B/f
CU
780,000
703,333

Payment
CU
(100,000)
(150,000)

Capital
CU
680,000
553,333

Interest
CU
23,333 (5/15 70,000)
18,667 (4/15 70,000)

C/f
CU
703,333
572,000

Total liability at 30 April 20X1


CU703,333

Non-current liability
CU553,333

Current liability ()
CU150,000

(3) Hardware revenue


CU
4,000,000
(3,000,000)
1,000,000

Total revenue
Support service (500,000 x 150% x 4 years)
Attributable to hardware
Support services pa (500,000 x 150%)
Hardware

750,000
1,000,000
1,750,000

(4) Software revenue and costs


CU
3,000,000
(2,600,000)
400,000

Estimated profit on contract


Price
Costs estimated (200,000 + 2,000,000 + 400,000)
To date
CU
2,250,000
(1,950,000)
300,000

Revenue (75% x 3,000,000)


Costs ()
Profit (75% x 400,000)

20X0
CU
200,000
(200,000)

20X1
CU
2,050,000
(1,750,000)
300,000
CU
2,200,000
(1,950,000)
250,000

Inventories
Costs incurred to date (200,000 + 2,000,000)
Recognised in income statement

(5) Held for sale asset


Lower of:
Carrying amount at classification (1,000,000 6
Fair value less costs to sell (900,000 97%)

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873,000

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Skinner Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

Cost
Brought forward
Revaluation
Additions
Depreciation
Brought forward
Revaluation
Charge
Notes
Valuation
Leased assets
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Analysis of gross lease payments
Finance cost
Financing activities
Operating activities
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Cost
NRV
Total available
Maximum

5
1

1
10
10

1
1
2

1
6

2
1
4
3
19

(a) Notes to the financial statements as at 30 June 20X3 (extracts)


Property, plant and equipment

Cost or valuation
At 1 July 20X2
Revaluation
Additions (W3)
At 30 June 20X3
Depreciation
At 1 July 20X2
Revaluation
Charge for the year (W1)
At 30 June 20X3
Carrying amount
At 30 June 20X3
At 30 June 20X2

Freehold land
and buildings
CU

Plant and
machinery
CU

Total
CU

1,620,000
740,000

2,360,000

1,278,000

849,900
2,127,900

2,898,000
740,000
849,900
4,487,900

148,800
(148,800)
20,000
20,000
2,340,000
1,471,200

539,600

210,788
750,388
1,377,512
738,400

688,400
(148,800)
230,788
770,388
3,717,512
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The freehold land and buildings were valued for the purposes of the 20X3 financial statements at open
market valuation. This valuation was made by . . The historical cost of the land and
buildings was CU1,620,000 and the related depreciation is CU161,200.
Of the total carrying amount of plant and machinery of CU1,377,512, CU367,412 (419,900 52,488
(W1)) relates to assets held under finance leases.
(b) Finance lease
Balance sheet as at 30 June 20X3 (extracts)
Current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities (W2)

CU
46,205

Non-current liabilities
Finance lease liabilities (W2)

CU
329,690

Notes to the financial statements as at 30 June 20X3 (extracts)


Analysis of finance leases gross basis
Finance lease liabilities include
Gross lease payments due within
One year
Two to five years (65,000 4)
Over five years (65,000 2)
Less Finance charges allocated to future periods
((65,000 8) 419,900 20,995) or ()

CU
65,000
260,000
130,000
455,000
(79,105)
375,895

Income statement for the year ended 30 June 20X3 (extracts)


Finance cost (W2)

CU
20,995

Cash flow statement for the year ended 30 June 20X3 (extracts)
Cash flows from operating activities
Finance costs paid
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of finance lease liabilities (65,000 20,995)
(c)

(44,005)

Closing inventory
Cost
Variable cost
Share of overheads (0.60 + 0.40 + 1.40)
Net realisable value
Selling price
Less Selling, marketing and distribution costs (1.20 + 0.40)

Value at lower of cost and net realisable value (4,000 CU28.40)

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CU
26.00
2.40
28.40
32.00
(1.60)
30.40
CU
113,600

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WORKINGS
(1) Depreciation charge
Buildings
CU
2,360,000
(1,600,000)
760,000

Valuation
Land element
Buildings

Years
50

Original useful life


Elapsed ( 148,800 50)
620,000
Remaining useful life

(12)
38

760,000
Depreciation charge =
= CU20,000 per annum
38 years
Plant and machinery
CU
1,278,000
(150,000)
1,128,000
@ 10%

Cost at 1 July 20X2


Less Revised useful life asset
Asset with revised useful life
Depreciation charge = Carrying amount = 150,000 80%
Revised useful life
5 years

Depreciation
CU

112,800
24,000

Additions 430,000 10% for 6 months


Leased asset

21,500

Depreciation charge = 419,900


8 years

52,488
210,788

(2) Leased grinding machine


PV of MLP = CU419,900
Representing

419,900
100 = 93% of the fair value of the asset
450,000

Year ended

B/f
CU
419,900
375,895

30 June 20X3
30 June 20X4

Interest @ 5%
CU
20,995
18,795

Payment
CU
(65,000)
(65,000)

Capital c/f
CU
375,895
329,690

Total
CU375,895
Capital > 1 year
CU329,690

(3) Additions
Plant and machinery purchases
Leased machine

Capital < 1 year


CU46,205 ()

CU
430,000
419,900
849,900

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Rosetta Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(a)

Cost
Brought forward
Additions
Amortisation/impairment
Brought forward
Charge
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Revised pre-tax profit
Adjustments re depreciation
Adjustments re goodwill
Adjustments re development costs
Retained earnings brought forward
Total available
Maximum

2
1
7

4
2
4
1
11
11
17

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X2 (extracts)
Intangibles
Cost
At 1 January 20X2
Additions
At 31 December 20X2
Amortisation/impairment
At 1 January 20X2
Charge for year
At 31 December 20X2
Carrying amount
At 31 December 20X2
At 31 December 20X1

Development
costs
CU

Goodwill
CU

Total
CU

2,100,000
4,800,000
6,900,000

(W2)

757,500 (W3)
757,500

2,100,000
5,557,500
7,657,500

300,000
900,000
1,200,000

(W2)

10,521 (W3)
10,521

300,000
910,521
1,210,521

5,700,000
1,800,000

746,979

6,446,979
1,800,000

(b) Revised pre-tax profit


Per draft financial statements
Depreciation adjustments (1) (150,000 + 44,444) (W1)
Acquisition (2)(i)
Goodwill amortisation added back (6,000,000 20 years)
Provision for reorganisation added back to goodwill
Capitalised development costs (2)(ii)
Amortisation added back (2,880,000 1/72)
Employment costs (1,800,000 60%)
Staff training costs
Depreciation of computer equipment not capitalised (W3)
Revaluation gain reversed
Correct amortisation of development costs (W3)
Goodwill impairments in year (W2)

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CU
17,000,000
(194,444)
300,000
(1,200,000)
40,000
(1,080,000)
(480,000)
(100,000)
(3,160,000)
(10,521)
(900,000)
10,215,035

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Retained earnings brought forward


CU
35,000,000
1,400,000
36,400,000

As incorrectly restated
Add back Depreciation adjustment (600,000 + 800,000) (W1)

WORKINGS
(1) Depreciation charges
Carrying amount at 1 January 20X2
Cost
Acc depn
15% 12,000,000

Equipment
CU
12,000,000

Property
CU
40,000,000

(1,800,000)

40,000,000 2 years
25

(3,200,000)

Depreciation charge for year ( 4 / 18)


Treatment per draft accounts

10,200,000

36,800,000

2,550,000

2,044,444

Dr
CU

Cr
CU

Equipment
Statement of changes in equity ( 12,000,000 1,800,000)
5
12,000,000
Income statement (
)
5
Acc depn
Property
Statement of changes in equity
(( 40,000,000 2 years) 3,200,000)
20
Income statement ( 40,000,000 )
20
Acc depn

600,000
2,400,000
3,000,000

800,000
2,000,000
2,800,000

Additional charge needed 150,000 + 44,444

(2) Goodwill arising in year and impairments of goodwill


As calculated
Less Reorganisation provision
Recoverable amount
Impairment
Impairment re b/f goodwill
Total impairments in year

CU
6,000,000
(1,200,000)
4,800,000
(4,100,000)
700,000
200,000
900,000

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(3) Development costs


CU
Employment costs after 31 August 20X2
(40% 1,800,000)
Amortisation of IT hardware * from 31 August 20X2
to 30 November 20X2 (600,000 3/48)

720,000
37,500
757,500
10,521

Amortisation in year ( 1/72)


* should have been capitalised within PPE. Additional depreciation not capitalised
as intangible = 600,000 8/48 (Feb to Aug plus December)

100,000

Tutorial note
In the draft financial statements the excess reorganisation provision of CU400,000 has been correctly
released to the income statement but the original provision set up of CU1.2 million was not charged. Once
the adjustment of CU1.2 million has been actioned (Dr Income statement, Cr Goodwill) the income
statement will have borne the true post-acquisition cost of CU0.8 million.

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Arran Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

186

Cost of sales
Profit on disposal
Share of profits of associate
Tax charge
Total available
Maximum
PPE calculation
Operating profit note
Events after the balance sheet date note
Total available
Maximum
Cost of sales
Profit on disposal
Share of profits of associate
Tax charge
Total available
Maximum

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2
4
3
2
12
12
1

1
3
3
2
2
2
1
7
6
21

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(a)

Calculation of amounts for the consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 May
20X1
(i)

Cost of sales

CU
7,400,000

Arran Ltd
Jura Ltd
Per question
Impairment of PPE (500,000 390,000)
Islay Ltd (2,700,000 8/12)
(ii)

Profit on disposal of Islay Ltd


Sales proceeds
Less Share of net assets at disposal
Net assets at 1 June 20X0
Profit to 31 January 20X1 (8/12 570,000)

4,500,000
110,000
1,800,000
13,810,000
CU
1,700,000
380,000
2,080,000

CU
2,500,000

80%

Less Carrying amount of goodwill at disposal (W3)

(1,664,000)
(384,000)
452,000

(iii) Share of profits of associates


Share of profit after tax ((1,960,000 6/12) (100,000 - 70,000) 30%)
Less Share of PURP (60,000 (W2) 30%)

CU
285,000
(18,000)
267,000

(iv) Tax charge


CU
450,000
400,000
160,000
1,010,000

Arran Ltd
Jura Ltd
Islay Ltd (240 8/12)

(b) Calculation of property, plant and equipment for the consolidated balance sheet as at
31 May 20X1
Arran Ltd
Jura Ltd (3,400,000 110,000 (a))

CU
5,500,000
3,290,000
8,790,000

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 20X1 (extracts)
(1) Operating profit is stated after charging
Impairment of property, plant and equipment

CU
110,000

(2) Events after the balance sheet date


On 1 July 20X1 there was a serious fire at one of the companys processing units. This fire
destroyed plant included in the consolidated balance sheet at a carrying amount of CU1 million.
Only 50% of this amount is expected to be recoverable from the companys insurers and hence a
loss of CU500,000 is anticipated in the current year.

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(c)

Rationale for treatment


Cost of sales
This should reflect the cost of goods sold outside the group, comprising parent and entities controlled
by the parent, i.e. its subsidiaries.
Applying the single entity concept, the only amounts to be included are those for the period during
which the parent controls the subsidiaries.
Associates are not controlled by the investor (the investor only has significant influence over the
investee), so nothing is included for them in cost of sales and no adjustment is required.
Profit on disposal of Islay Ltd
This should be based on the groups investment in Islay Ltd, not only the parent companys investment.
This is a better reflection of profit/loss on disposal achieved by management, as it is based on original
cost plus post acquisition profits.
Any unimpaired goodwill arising on acquisition should be derecognised, as this part of the cost of
acquiring the investment can no longer be carried as an asset.
Share of profits of associates (Millport Ltd)
The level of investment in Millport Ltd is one of 'significant influence', so mere inclusion of dividend
income would not reflect profit to the group shareholders and the return achieved by management.
Equity accounting has been used: this shows the group share of after-tax profits from the associate
(irrespective of whether or not a dividend is declared) for the post-acquisition period.
As Arran Ltd holds inventory on which Millport Ltd made a profit, its share of the unrealised amount
must be excluded from its share of Millport Ltd's profit for the year.
Tax charge
This should be based on the whole groups individual company charges.
It only includes tax on subsidiaries held up to the date of disposal or from acquisition to balance sheet
date as appropriate as profits earned up to these dates are included.

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Arran Ltd
75%

80%
30%

Jura Ltd

(2) PURP
SP
Cost
GP

188

Islay Ltd
Disposed of
31 Jan 20X1

Millport Ltd

8/12 incl

Acquired
1 Dec 20X0
6/12 incl

%
1331/3
(100)
331/3

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CU
240,000
(180,000)
60,000

( 480)

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(3) Goodwill in respect of Islay Ltd


CU
1,600,000
(1,120,000)
480,000
(96,000)
384,000

Cost of investment
Less Share of net assets acquired (80% 1,400)
Goodwill
Impairment prior to start of year
Goodwill at disposal date

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Elie Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(a)

Cost of investment
Fair value of net assets acquired
Impairment
Total available
Maximum
Presentation
Impairment recognised against revaluation reserve
Transfer of excess depreciation
Share issues
Brought forward balances
Total available

4
2

6
6

1
3
1
2
1

10
16

Goodwill calculation
CU
Cost of investment
Shares (200,000 CU17)
Professional fees
Contingent share element (24,000 CU17)
Deferred cash consideration
Less

Fair value of net assets acquired


Carrying amount
Unrecognised asset the legal claim
Fair value adjustments

Goodwill
Less Goodwill impaired to date
Goodwill for the consolidated balance sheet

CU
3,400,000
90,000
408,000
92,000
3,990,000

3,000,000
200,000
1,000,000
4,200,000
80%

(3,360,000)
630,000
(70,000)
560,000

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(b)

Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 20X2 (extract)
Ordinary
share
capital
CU
Recognised directly in equity
Impairment of
non-current asset
previously revalued (W3)
Transfer between
reserves (45,000
2,000 (W2))
Total recognised income
and expense for the period
Issue of share capital (W1)
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward

Attributable to the Equity Holders of Elie Ltd


Preference
share capital
Share
Revaluation
(irredeemable)
premium
reserve
CU
CU
CU

(38,000)

(43,000)

200,000
200,000
1,000,000
1,200,000

200,000
200,000

200,000

3,240,000
3,240,000
500,000
3,740,000

(81,000)

(81,000)
250,000
169,000

WORKINGS
(1) Share issues

B/f
Acquisition of Monans Ltd

Ordinary
shares
CU
1,000,000
200,000

Irredeemable preference shares


1,200,000

Irredeemable
preference shares
CU

200,000
200,000

(2) Revaluation surplus on impaired asset


Cost on 1 July 20W8
Depreciation to 30 June 20X0 @ 10% 2
Revalued on 1 July 20X0
Surplus
Transfer to retained earnings y/e 30 June 20X1
Depreciation based on revalued amount (10% 120,000)
Depreciation based on cost (10% 100,000)
In revaluation reserve on 1 July 20X1
(3) Impairment of asset
Revalued amount on 1 July 20X0
Depreciation to 30 June 20X1 @ 10%
Recoverable amount at 30 June 20X2
Charge to revaluation reserve (W2)
Charge to income statement

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Share
premium
CU
(
CU16)
( 20p)

CU

3,200,000
40,000
3,240,000

CU
100,000
(20,000)
80,000
120,000
40,000

12,000
(10,000)
(2,000)
38,000

CU
120,000
(12,000)
108,000
(50,000)
(38,000)
20,000

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Wester Ross Ltd


Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Goodwill
Investments in associates
Retained earnings
Total available
Maximum
Cash flow extracts
Acquisition
Dividends from associates
Dividends paid
Note
Narrative
Minority interest
Current liabilities
All other amounts (not totals or sub-totals)
Total available
Maximum
Purpose
Key concepts
Discussion of single entity concept
Discussion of substance over form
Total available
Maximum

4
2
5
11
11
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
9
9

2
1
1
1
5

5
25

Calculation of balance sheet amounts at 31 October 20X0


(i)

Goodwill arising on Ullapool Ltd


Cost of acquisition ((2,000 CU7) + 7,000)
Less Fair value of net assets acquired
Ordinary share capital
Revaluation reserve
General reserve
Retained earnings
Fair value adjustments
To inventory (42 30)
Re contingent liability
75%

CU'000
21,000

12,000
1,500
3,500
2,000
12
(98)
18,914
(14,185)
6,815

Goodwill
Less Impairment to date
Goodwill for consolidated balance sheet
(ii)

CU'000

(810)
6,005

Investments in associates
Cost
Share of post acquisition change in net assets (30% (1,900 900))
Less Impairment to date

CU'000
2,000
300
2,300
(276)
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(iii) Retained earnings
Wester Ross Ltd
Less Provision for uncollectible trade receivables
Ullapool Ltd (363,000 (W1) 75%)
Glenelg Ltd (ii)
Less Goodwill impairment to date (276 + 810)

CU'000
3,000
(400)
2,600
272
300
(1,086)
2,086

(b) Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 October 20X0 (extracts)
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of Ullapool Ltd net of cash acquired (Note 1)
Dividends received from associate (W3)

CU'000
(6,700)
90

Cash flows from financing activities


Dividends paid (W3)

(4,000)

Notes to the cash flow statement


(1) Acquisition of subsidiary
During the period the group acquired 75% of the ordinary share capital of Ullapool Ltd. The fair
value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows.

Goodwill ((a) (i))


Property, plant and equipment
Inventories (2,000 + 12 ((a) (i)))
Trade and other receivables
Cash
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities (1,000 + 98)
Minority interest (18,914 (a) (i) 25%)
Total purchase price
Less Non cash consideration
Cash consideration
Less Cash acquired
Cash flow on acquisition

(c)

CU'000
6,815
17,000
2,012
1,500
300
(800)
(1,098)
(4,729)
21,000
(14,000)
7,000
(300)
6,700

Group accounts
Purpose
The purpose of group financial statements is to provide comprehensive information to investors on a
company which uses resources to invest in other companies.
Group financial statements give information to users on the abilities of management to produce an
acceptable return on the capital employed.
Specific rules on consolidations contained in BAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements
result in only the profits of subsidiaries earned in the post acquisition period being reported in the
consolidated income statement.
Managers are therefore held accountable for their performance after acquisition and not on the profits
'bought in'.

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Concepts underlying their preparation


The two key concepts underlying the preparation of group financial statements are

The single entity concept, and

The principle of substance over form.

In order that users are better informed, the group financial statements are presented for the group as
a single economic unit.
Therefore all the resources at the groups disposal and the return on those resources can be seen in
one set of financial statements.
Without this users would be presented with various sets of individual company financial statements
based on the legal form that each company is a separate legal entity.
The preparation of group financial statements under the single entity concept underlines the
application of 'substance over form', which is a fundamental principle in the preparation of financial
statements.
This ignores the fact that the group is not a legal unit.
The 'single entity' concept means that all effects of intra-group trading are eliminated, so that only the
results of trading with entities outside the group are shown; this provides a more meaningful basis for
assessing managements performance.
WORKINGS
(1) Post-acquisition retained earnings of Ullapool Ltd
CU'000
2,600
(12)
(225)
(2,000)
363

Per individual company balance sheet


Less Reduction in profit re inventories
NCA PURP (W2)
Pre-acquisition profits

(2) PURP in non-current asset transfer


CU'000
Carrying amount at 30 April 20X0
Cost
Less Accumulated depreciation (5 years 10%)
Carrying amount
Disposal proceeds
Unrealised profit
Less Effect of excess depreciation
Normal depreciation (CU1m 10)
New depreciation (CU750 5 years remaining)
For half a year
Net effect adjust against retained earnings of seller (Ullapool Ltd)

CU'000
1,000
(500)
500
750
250

100
150
(50)

(25)
225

(3) Dividends
Wester Ross Ltd paid ordinary (10p 40,000,000)
Glenelg Ltd paid to Wester Ross Ltd ordinary (20p 1,500,000 30%)

CU'000
4,000
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Shadowlands Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Profit before tax


Depreciation charge
Profit on disposal of associate
All other adjustments (1 mark each)
Total available
Maximum
Total finance charge calculation
Sum of digits calculation
Lease payments table
Disclosure
Total available
Maximum
Individual accounts
Group accounts
Proceeds
Share of net assets
Goodwill
Total available
Maximum

3
7
1

1
1
4

1
2
5
5
15

Note reconciling profit before tax to cash generated from operations


CU
3,680,000
60,000
(200,000)
356,000
(351,440)
110,100
(22,700)
(3,800)
3,628,160

Profit before tax (4,400,000 + 40,000 10,000 (b) 750,000)


Finance cost (50,000 + 10,000 (b))
Investment income (950,000 750,000)
Depreciation charge
Profit on disposal of associate (c)
Decrease in inventories (460,700 350,600)
Increase in trade and other receivables (279,600 256,900)
Decrease in trade and other payables (182,300 178,500)
Cash generated from operations

(b) Finance lease


CU
10,000
120,000
(105,000)
25,000

Deposit
Instalments (4 CU30,000)
Fair value of asset
Finance charge

SOD =

n (n 1)
45
=
= 10
2
2
Year ended

31 December 20X7
31 December 20X8

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B/f
CU
105,000
75,000

Interest
CU
4
10,000 ( /10 25,000)
3
7,500 ( /10 25,000)

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Payment
CU
(40,000)
(30,000)

C/f
CU
75,000
52,500

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(c)

Disclosed as
Current liabilities
Finance lease liability (75,000 52,500)

CU
22,500

Non-current liabilities
Finance lease liability

52,500

Disposal of Bacardi Ltd


In the individual accounts of Shadowlands Ltd

CU

Cost
Less Impairments to date of sale
Carrying amount at disposal
Proceeds
Profit on disposal
In the group accounts

300,000
(20,000)
280,000
750,000
470,000
CU

Proceeds
Less Share of net assets to date of sale
Share capital
Retained earnings (650,300 ( 110,200))

CU
750,000

500,000
595,200
1,095,200
30%

Less Goodwill not yet impaired


Original cost
Less Share of net assets acquired
(30% (500,000 + 200,000))
Less Impaired to date

300,000
(210,000)
90,000
(20,000)
(70,000)
351,440

Profit on disposal

30

(328,560)

Scribo Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

Magazine subscriptions
Magazines sold via newsagents
Book sales
Total available
Maximum
Cost
Brought forward
Additions
Amortisation/impairment
Brought forward
Charge for year
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

2
1

3
3

1
1
4
4
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(a)

Calculation of revenue
CU
96,607
757,900
3,450,800
4,305,307

Magazine subscriptions (W1)


Magazines sold via newsagents (W2)
Book sales
(b) Intangible assets movements note
Goodwill
Cost
At 1 July 20X5
Additions
At 30 June 20X6
Accumulated
amortisation/impairment
At 1 July 20X5
Charge for year
(120,000 5)
At 30 June 20X6
Carrying amount
At 30 June 20X6
At 1 July 20X5

Publishing
titles
CU

Technical
know-how
CU

Customer
lists
CU

450,000
100,000
550,000

120,000
45,000
165,000

300,000

300,000

30,000
30,000

870,000
175,000
1,045,000

120,000

12,000

90,000

222,000

50,000
170,000

24,000
36,000

30,000
120,000

104,000
326,000

380,000
330,000

129,000
108,000

180,000
210,000

30,000

719,000
648,000

CU

Total
CU

WORKINGS
(1) Magazine subscriptions revenue
Pre March (50% CU356,700 4/12)
March (25% CU356,700 3/12)
April (25% CU356,700 2/12)

CU
59,450
22,294
14,863
96,607

(2) Magazines on sale or return revenue


Total
Less June returns (10,500 CU3)

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CU
789,400
(31,500)
757,900

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31

Hemmingway Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

CBS
PPE
Intangibles/goodwill
Investment
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Borrowings
Trade and other payables
Other workings
Group structure (W1)
Net assets (W2)
PPE PURP (W8)
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Carried at cost plus share of post-acquisition profits
Increase consolidated earnings by share of post-acquisition profits
less impairments
Equity method used where significant influence
Do not add assets and liabilities to those of parent as no control
No minority interest
Total available
Maximum

1
1

1
1

2
2
1
15
1

15

3
3
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(a)

Consolidated balance sheet at 30 June 20X4


CU'000

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
(6,720 + 820 + (200 80 (W2)) 12 (W8))
Intangibles (W3)
Investments

CU'000

7,648
814
1,200
9,662

Current assets
Inventories (360 + 170 5 (W5) + 25 (W7))
Trade and other receivables (370 + 230)
Cash and cash equivalents (15 + 10)

550
600
25

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Revaluation reserve (W6)
Retained earnings (W5)
Attributable to equity holders of Hemmingway Ltd
Minority interest (W4)
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (3,200 + 50)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (670 + 270)
Total equity and liabilities

1,175
10,837

5,000
209
1,193
6,402
245
6,647
3,250
940
10,837

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Hemmingway Ltd
75%
Steinbeck Ltd

(2) Net assets

Steinbeck Ltd
Revaluation reserve
Share capital
Retained earnings
Fair value adjustment
Depn thereon (40% 200)

198

At balance
sheet date
CU'000
40

Acquisition
CU'000
28

Post acq
CU'000
12

600
220
200
(80)
940

600
140
200

940

80

(80)

980

968

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(3) Intangibles goodwill


Cost of investment
Less Share of net assets acquired (75% 968 (W2))

CU'000
1,540
(726)
814

(4) Minority interest


CU'000
245

25% 980 (W2)


(5) Retained earnings
Hemmingway Ltd
Inventory PURP (25 25/125)
PPE PURP (W8)

CU'000
1,210
(5)
(12)
1,193

(6) Revaluation reserve


Hemmingway Ltd
Steinbeck Ltd (75% 12 (W2))

CU'000
200
9
209

(7) Inter-company balances


Hemmingway Ltd receivable
Inventory in transit
Steinbeck Ltd payable

CU'000
75
(25)
50

(8) PPE PURP


Carrying amount after transfer (96 (96 25%))
Carrying amount without transfer (100 (100 20% 2))

CU'000
72
(60)
12

(b) Innes Ltd as an associate


If Innes Ltd became an associate of Hemmingway Ltd, then the investment would be carried in the
consolidated balance sheet at its equity method valuation which would be

Cost of the investment, plus


Share of post acquisition change in Innes Ltd's net assets.

Hemmingway Ltd's consolidated retained earnings would be increased by Hemmingway Ltd's share of
the post acquisition profits retained by Innes Ltd, less any impairment to the investment.
This equity method of accounting is used where a parent company has significant influence over an
associate.
The individual assets and liabilities are not added to those of the parent company as there is no
control over them.
There is no 'minority interest' as only the parent company's share of the net assets is included in the
consolidated balance sheet, unlike a subsidiary where 100% of the assets and liabilities are included
even though the ownership may be less than 100%.

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Highland Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(a)

CBS
PPE
Intangibles/goodwill
Inventories
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Share capital
Share premium
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Borrowings
Trade payables
Dividends payable
Other workings
Net assets (W2)
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Purpose
Comprehensive information
Ability of management to produce acceptable return
Only post-acquisition profits allowed
Therefore managers assessed on only post-acquisition performance
Concepts
Single entity and explanation of how accounts would differ without this
Explanation of calculation of intra-group items
Substance over form and explanation
Total available
Maximum

6
1
18
18

2
1
1
7
6
24

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ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (3,560 + 2,800 + 200 6 (W2))
Intangibles (W3)
Current assets
Inventories (1,150 + 550 80 (W6) + (100 70 (W2)))
Trade receivables (1,500 + 800)
Cash and cash equivalents (100 + 50)
Total assets

200

1
1
1

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CU'000

CU'000
6,554
602
7,156

1,650
2,300
150

4,100
11,256

ANSWER BANK

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium account
Retained earnings (W6)
Attributable to equity holders of Highland Ltd
Minority interest (W4)
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (1,100 + 110)
Current liabilities
Trade payables (700 + 240)
Dividends payable (W7)

CU'000

CU'000
3,500
700
3,838
8,038
898
8,936
1,210

940
170
1,110
11,256

Total equity and liabilities

(b) Group accounts


Purpose
The purpose of group financial statements is to provide comprehensive information to investors on a
company which uses resources to invest in other companies.
Group financial statements give information to users on the abilities of management to produce an
acceptable return on the capital employed.
Specific rules on consolidations contained in BAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements
result in only the profits of subsidiaries earned in the post acquisition period being reported in the
consolidated income statement.
Managers are therefore held accountable for their performance after acquisition and not on the profits
'bought in'.
Concepts underlying their preparation
The two key concepts underlying the preparation of group financial statements are

The single entity concept, and


The principle of substance over form.

In order that users are better informed, the group financial statements are presented for the group as
a single economic unit.
Therefore all the resources at the group's disposal and the return on those resources can be seen in
one set of financial statements.
Without this users would be presented with various sets of individual company financial statements
based on the legal form that each company is a separate legal entity.
The preparation of group financial statements under the single entity concept underlines the
application of 'substance over form', which is a fundamental principle in the preparation of financial
statements.
This ignores the fact that the group is not a legal unit.
The 'single entity' concept means that all effects of intra-group trading are eliminated, so that only the
results of trading with entities outside the group are shown; this provides a more meaningful basis for
assessing management's performance.

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WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Highland Ltd
75%
Lowland Ltd

(2)

Net assets of Lowland Ltd

Share capital
Share premium
Fair value adjustment on property
Fair value adjustment on inventory
(400 300)
Retained earnings
Less Additional depreciation on
property (200 4% 9/12)
Inventory disposed of (70% 100)

Balance
sheet date
CU'000

CU'000
900
170
200

2,300

100

2,224
3,594

100

1,720
3,090

504
504

Goodwill on acquisition of Lowland Ltd


CU'000
2,940
(2,318)
622
(20)
602

Cost of investment
Less Share of net assets acquired (75% 3,090 (W2))
Impairment to date
Balance c/f
(4)

Minority interest
CU'000
898

Share of net assets (3,594 (W2) 25%)


(5)

Retained earnings
CU'000
3,500
60
378
(80)
(20)
3,838

Highland Ltd
Add Dividend from Lowland Ltd (80 75%)
Lowland Ltd (504 (W2) 75%)
Less PURP (W6)
Goodwill impairment to date

(6)

PURP
SP (800 )
Cost
GP

202

Post acq
CU'000

(6)
(70)

(1,500 + 220 (W8))

(3)

Acquisition
CU'000
900
170
200

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%
125
(100)
25

CU'000
400
(320)
80

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(7) Dividends
Highland Ltd
Lowland Ltd minority interest (80 25%)

CU'000
150
20
170

(8) Pre/post acquisition profits


Retained profit for the year (2,300 1,500)
Add back Dividend
Total profits for the year
Pre-acquisition (3/12 880)
Post-acquisition ((9/12 880) 80)

33

CU'000
800
80
880
220
580
800

Ullapool Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

CBS
PPE
Investments in associates
Inventories
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Share capital
Share premium
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Trade payables
Other workings
Net assets (W2)
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

1
1
1
1
1

3
1
15
14

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Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 October 20X7
CU'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (6,500 + 2,900 + 290)
Investments in associates (W7)

CU'000
9,690
649
10,339

Current assets
Inventories (900 + 830 17 (W6))
Trade receivables (430 + 350 20)
Cash and cash equivalents (330 + 120 + 20)

1,713
760
470
2,943
13,282

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Share premium
Retained earnings (W5)
Attributable to the equity holders of Ullapool Ltd
Minority interest (W4)
Equity
Current liabilities
Trade payables (2,800 + 650)
Total equity and liabilities

4,750
1,250
2,685
8,685
1,147
9,832
3,450
13,282

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Ullapool Ltd
70%
Kyle Ltd

30%
Portree Ltd

(2) Net assets


Kyle Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings
Per question
PURP (W6)
FV adj inventory
FV adj land

Portree Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings

204

Balance sheet date


CU'000
CU'000
1,700

Acquisition
CU'000
CU'000
1,700

1,850
(17)

Post acq
CU'000

1,250

32
1,833
290
3,823

1,282
290
3,272
Balance
sheet date
CU'000
800
1,200
2,000

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Acquisition
CU'000
800
1,000
1,800

551

Post
acq
CU'000
200

ANSWER BANK

(3) Goodwill Kyle Ltd


CU'000
2,250
(2,290)
(40)

Cost of investment as recorded (2,840 590)


Less Share of net assets acquired (70% 3,272 (W2))
Discount on acquisition

(4) Minority interest


CU'000
1,147

Kyle Ltd (30% 3,823 (W2))

(5) Retained earnings


CU'000
2,200
386
60
(1)
40
2,685

Ullapool Ltd
Kyle Ltd (70% 551 (W2))
Portree Ltd (30% 200 (W2))
Less Impairment to date
Add Discount on acquisition (W3)

(6) PURP
%
150
(100)
50

SP
Cost
GP

CU'000
51
(34)
17

(7) Investments in associates


Cost
Share of post acquisition change in net assets (30% 200 (W2))
Less Impairment to date

CU'000
590
60
650
(1)
649

Tutorial note
In accordance with BFRS 3 the staff costs re acquisition should be included in cost of investment only if
directly attributable to the acquisition. As the staff would have been paid irrespective of whether the
acquisition was made, the cost is recognised in profit or loss.

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Law Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

CBS
PPE
Intangibles
Investments in associates
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Ordinary share capital
Preference
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Trade and other payables
Dividends payable
Other workings
Net assets (W2)
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

2
2
1

1
3
1
18
17

Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 August 20X1


CU'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (7,500 + 6,000 80 (W6))
Intangibles (100 + 50 + 463 (W3))
Investments in associates (W7)
Current assets
Inventories (1,000 + 500)
Trade and other receivables (1,100 + 450 + 20 (W5))
Cash and cash equivalents (200 + 50)

13,420
613
1,248
15,281
1,500
1,570
250

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Preference share capital
Retained earnings (W5)
Attributable to the equity holders of Law Ltd
Minority interest (W4)
Equity
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (700 + 720)
Dividends payable (700 + 180 126 (W5))
Total equity and liabilities

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CU'000

3,320
18,601

10,000
2,000
2,606
14,606
1,821
16,427
1,420
754

2,174
18,601

ANSWER BANK

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Law Ltd
40%
70%

Newtyle Ltd

Balgay Ltd

(2) Net assets


Balgay Ltd
Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings/(losses)
Per question
FV adjs
Goodwill
NCA PURP (W6)

Balance sheet date


CU'000
CU'000
6,000
500

Acquisition
CU'000
CU'000
6,000
500

(280)

600

(70)
(80)

(70)

Newtyle Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings

(430)
6,070
1,000
1,820
2,820

(3) Goodwill
Balgay Ltd
Cost of investment
Less Share of net assets acquired (70% 7,030) (W2))
Less Impairment to date
Balance c/f
(4) Minority interest Balgay Ltd
Share of net assets (30% 6,070 (W2))
(5) Retained earnings
Law Ltd
Dividends receivable
Balgay Ltd (180 70%)
Newtyle Ltd (50 40%)
Balgay Ltd (70% 960 (W2))
Newtyle Ltd (40% 920 (W2))
Less Goodwill impairment to date (116 + 120)

Post acq
CU'000

530
7,030

(960)

1,000
900
1,900

920

CU'000
5,500
(4,921)
579
(116)
463

CU'000
1,821

CU'000
3,000
126
20
(672)
368
(236)
2,606

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(6) NCA PURP


Carrying amount after transfer (400 4/5)
Carrying amount as if transfer never occurred (300 600 )
10

(7) Investments in associates


Cost
Share of post acquisition change in net assets (40% 920 (W2))
Less Impairment to date

35

CU'000
320
(240)
80

CU'000
1,000
368
1,368
(120)
1,248

Heeley Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

CBS
PPE
Intangibles
Investment in associates
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Share capital
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Borrowings
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Other workings
Group structure (W1)
Net assets (W2)
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

208

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1
2
1

3
1
17
16

ANSWER BANK

Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 20X3


CU'000

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (5,200 + 4,000 + 1,000)
Intangibles (W3)
Investments in associates (W9)

CU'000

10,200
1,200
10,480
21,880

Current assets
Inventories (2,300 + 1,600 150 (W6))
Trade and other receivables (4,800 + 2,400)
Cash and cash equivalents (1,100 + 300 + 200 (W7))

3,750
7,200
1,600
12,550
34,430

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings (W5)
Attributable to the equity holders of Heeley Ltd
Minority interest (W4)
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (3,700 + 1,500)
Taxation (2,300 + 500)

20,000
2,430
22,430
2,000
24,430
2,000
5,200
2,800
8,000
34,430

Total equity and liabilities

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Heeley Ltd

60%
Sothall Ltd

40%
Aughton Ltd

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(2) Net assets
Balance
sheet date
CU'000
5,000
(1,000)
1,000
5,000

Sothall Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings
FV adj land

Aughton Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings
Uninvoiced sales

Balance sheet date


CU'000
CU'000
6,000
5,000
200
5,200
11,200

Acquisition
CU'000
5,000
4,000
1,000
10,000

At acquisition
CU'000
CU'000
6,000
500*

500
6,500

Post
acq
CU'000

(5,000)

Post acq
CU'000

4,700

* The retained earnings of Aughton Ltd at the date of acquisition are the unadjusted retained earnings
at the year end less nine months' profit for the year on a pro rata basis (5,000 (9/12 x 6,000)).
(3) Goodwill
Sothall Ltd
Cost of investment (3,000 CU3)
Less Share of net assets acquired (60% 10,000 (W2))

CU'000
9,000
(6,000)
3,000
(1,800)
1,200

Impairment to date (300 + 800 + 700)


Balance c/f

(4) Minority interest Sothall Ltd


CU'000
2,000

Share of net assets (40% 5,000 (W2))

(5) Retained earnings


CU'000
6,500
(150)
500
6,850
(3,000)
1,880
(3,300)
2,430

Heeley Ltd
Less PURP (W6)
Add Professional fees (W8)
Sothall Ltd (60% 5,000 loss (W2))
Aughton Ltd (40% 4,700 (W2))
Less Goodwill impairment to date (1,800 (W3) + 1,500)

(6) PURP
SP (1,000 )
Cost
GP

210

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%
100
(80)
20

CU'000
750
(600)
150

ANSWER BANK

(7)

Cash in transit
The cash in transit needs recording in the consolidated financial statements, and the inter-company
balances need eliminating.
Dr Amount due to Heeley Ltd
Dr Cash
Cr Amount due from Sothall Ltd

CU'000
300
200

CU'000
500

(8) Professional fees


CU'000
500

Dr Investment in Aughton Ltd


Cr Retained earnings

CU'000
500

(9) Investments in associates Aughton Ltd


CU'000
9,600
500
10,100
1,880
11,980
(1,500)
10,480

Cost (2,400 CU4)


Professional fees (W8)
Share of post acquisition change in net assets (40% 4,700 (W2))
Less Impairment to date

36

Harris Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

CBS
PPE
Intangibles
Investment in associates
Inventories
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Share capital
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Debentures
Trade payables
Dividends payable
Other workings
Net assets (W2)
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Significant influence presumed at 20%, so 15% not usually associated
Only if exercised significant influence
Via mark each
Majority/substantial holding of remaining 85% would not preclude
significant influence
Total available
Maximum

1
1
2
1

2
1
16
1

15
(max 2)

4
4
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Consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 20X5


ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (20,200 + 15,100 + 1,000)
Intangibles (W3)
Investments in associates (W7)

CU'000
36,300
6,775
4,125
47,200

Current assets
Inventories (3,500 + 2,700 120 (W6))
Trade receivables (2,300 + 1,600)
Other receivables (W5)
Cash and cash equivalents (200 + 300)

6,080
3,900
200
500
57,880

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings (W5)
Attributable to the equity holders of Harris Ltd
Minority interest (W4)
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Debentures (6,000 + 1,000)
Current liabilities
Trade payables (3,200 + 1,200)
Dividends payable (25% 200)
Total equity and liabilities

35,000
6,885
41,885
4,545
46,430
7,000
4,400
50
57,880

(b) Associate at shareholding of 15%


Significant influence is presumed to exist if Harris Ltd holds 20% or more of the shares in Auskerry
Ltd, so a 15% holding would not normally give rise to an associated company.
However, Auskerry Ltd would be an associate of Harris Ltd if Harris Ltd exercised significant influence
over Auskerry Ltd. In spite of only a 15% holding, significant influence could exist if Harris Ltd

Has representation on Auskerry Ltd's board of directors

Participates in Auskerry Ltd's policy-making decisions

Has material transactions with Auskerry Ltd

Interchanges managerial personnel with Auskerry Ltd

Provides essential technical information

A majority or substantial ownership of the remaining 85% shares in Auskerry Ltd would not
necessarily preclude Auskerry Ltd from being an associate.
WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Harris Ltd
75%
Scalpay Ltd

212

30%
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(2) Net assets Scalpay Ltd

Share capital
Retained earnings
PURP (W6)
Fair value adj re land
Fair value adj contingent liability

Balance sheet
date
CU'000
15,000
2,300
(120)
1,000

18,180

Acquisition

Post acq

CU'000
15,000
1,800

1,000
(300)
17,500

CU'000

500
(120)

300
680

(3) Goodwill Scalpay Ltd


CU'000
20,000
(13,125)
6,875
(100)
6,775

Cost of investment
Less Share of net assets acquired (75% 17,500 (W2))
Less Impairment to date

(4) Minority interest Scalpay Ltd


CU'000
4,545

Share of net assets (25% 18,180 (W2))


(5) Retained earnings

CU'000
6,000
150
80
200
6,430
510
45
(100)
6,885

Harris Ltd
Add Dividends receivable from Scalpay Ltd (75% 200)
Professional fees
Contingent asset
Scalpay Ltd (75% 680 (W2))
Auskerry Ltd (30% 150 (W7))
Less Goodwill impairment to date

(6) PURP
%
125
(100)
25

SP (800 )
Cost
GP

CU'000
600
(480)
120

(7) Investments in associates Auskerry Ltd


Cost of investment
Professional fees
Share of post acquisition profits (3/12 600 = 150 30%)

CU'000
4,000
80
4,080
45
4,125

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Lowland Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

CIS
Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Finance cost
Investment income
Tax
Minority interest
Presentation
CSCE
Profit for period
Dividends
Arising on acquisition
Brought forward
Presentation
Other workings
Freehold PURP (W4)
Depreciation adjustment (W5)
Interest on loan stock (W6)
Total available
Maximum

1
1
3
1
2

1
1

1
2
3
1
2
1
1
23
22

Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March 20X8


Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales (W2)
Gross profit
Net operating expenses (W2)
Finance cost (W2)
Investment income (W2)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W2)
Profit after tax
Attributable to equity holders of Lowland Ltd ()
Minority interest (W3)

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CU'000
8,970
(6,240)
2,730
(1,816)
(50)
140
1,004
(350)
654
680
(26)
654

ANSWER BANK

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 March 20X8 (extract)
Retained
earnings
CU'000
680
(200)
480

452
932

Profit/(loss) for the period


Interim dividends on ordinary shares (50 20%)
Arising on acquisition of subsidiary (W9)
Balance brought forward (W7 and W8)
Balance carried forward

Minority
interest
CU'000
(26)
(10)
(36)
613
808
1,385

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Lowland Ltd
80%

65% 4/12 (30 November 20X7)

Aviemore Ltd

Buchan Ltd

(2) Consolidation schedule

Revenue
C of S
Op expenses
Per question
PURP (W4)
Depn adj (W5)
Impairment of GW (180 + 102)
Finance cost (W6)
Inv income
Per question (230 (80% 50))
Accrued loan stock interest
(W6)
Tax
PAT/(loss)

Lowland
Ltd
CU'000
5,000
(3,000)
(1,000)

Aviemore
Ltd
CU'000
3,000
(2,300)
(500)
(64)

Buchan
Ltd 4/12
CU'000
970
(940)
(50)

(50)

(70)

190
105

70
(85)
(70)

(50)
36

(95)

Consol
CU'000
8,970
(6,240)

85

(5)

(282)

(300)

Adj
CU'000

(1,816)
(50)
140
(350)

(3) Minority interest


Aviemore Ltd (20% 36 (W2))
Buchan Ltd (35% (95) (W2))

CU'000
7
(33)
(26)

Tutorial note
A share of the loss for the year in Buchan Ltd can be allocated to the minority only because overall Buchan
Ltd has net assets. If Buchan Ltd were to have net liabilities overall, the minority could only be allocated
their share of those net liabilities if they were to have a binding obligation to make an additional investment
over the losses, and are able to do so.

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(4) PURP on freehold property Aviemore Ltd
(i)

Profit on sale
Proceeds
Less Carrying amount of land and property
at disposal
Land
Property
Cost
Less

(ii)

CU'000

Accum depn ( 800 10 yrs)


50

CU'000

CU'000
800

100
800
(160)

Depreciation adjustment
Annual depreciation
Without transfer (800 50)
Actual depreciation with transfer ((800 300) 40)

640

(740)
60

16
(12)
4
64

(5) Depreciation adjustment Buchan Ltd


CU'000

(500 350) 4
/12
Fair value adjustment
10 years

(6) Interest on loan stock

Loan of CU2.1m with interest @ 10%


Annual interest
Split Pre-acq 8/12
Post-acq 4/12

Lowland Ltd has accounted for six months only = CU105,000 (6/12 210,000)

Adjustment
(i)

Include CU105,000 in Lowland Ltd

(ii)

Remove CU70,000 as post-acq intra-group transaction

CU'000
210,000
140,000
70,000

(7) Retained earnings b/f


Lowland Ltd
Aviemore Ltd (80% (240 200))
Buchan Ltd
Impairment of goodwill

CU'000
1,500
32

(1,080)
452

(8) Minority interest b/f Aviemore Ltd


Share capital
Retained earnings b/f
Net assets b/f
20%

216

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CU'000
3,800
240
4,040
808

ANSWER BANK

(9) Minority interest arising on acquisition of subsidiary Buchan Ltd


Share capital
Retained earnings at 1 April 20X7
Loss to date of acquisition (400 580)

CU'000

CU'000
1,200

580
(180)

Fair value adjustment (500 350)


35%

400
150
1,750
613

Tutorial note
It would be possible to accrue two months' loan stock interest for Lowland Ltd (CU35,000) for preacquisition interest, instead of per W6.

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Vanguard Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

CIS
Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Finance cost
Investment income
Share of profits of associates
Tax
Minority interest
Presentation
CSCE
Profit for period
Dividends
Brought forward
Presentation
Other workings
PURP (W4)
Intangible amortisation (W5)
Total available
Maximum
Cost of acquisition
Share of fair value of net assets acquired
Accumulated impairment losses
Total available
Maximum

1
2
1

1
1

2
1
17

16

2
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(a)

Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March 20X4


CU
600,052
(428,734)
171,318
(113,417)
57,901
(3,801)
9,636
1,950
65,686
(22,735)
42,951

Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales (W2)
Gross profit
Net operating expenses (W2)
Profit from operations
Finance cost (W2)
Investment income (W2)
Share of profit of associates (W6)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W2)
Profit for period

36,673
6,278
42,951

Attributable to equity holders of Vanguard Ltd ()


Minority interest (W3)

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 March 20X4 (extract)
Retained
earnings
CU
36,673
(9,000)
27,673
667,657
695,330

Profit for the period


Interim dividends on ordinary shares
Balance brought forward (W7)
Balance carried forward (W9)
(b) Carrying amount of goodwill re Formidable Ltd
Cost of acquisition
Less Share of fair value of net assets acquired (75% (485,000 + 15,000))
Less Accumulated impairment losses (12,000 + 4,000)
Goodwill in consolidated balance sheet
WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Vanguard Ltd
75%
Formidable Ltd

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CU
415,000
(375,000)
40,000
(16,000)
24,000

ANSWER BANK

(2) Consolidation schedule

Revenue
C of S
Per question
PURP (W4)
Amortisation of intangibles (W5)
Op expenses
Per question
Impairment loss (current year)
Finance cost
Investment income (W8)
Tax

Vanguard
Ltd
CU
346,932

Formidable
Ltd
CU
289,028

Adj
CU
(35,908)

(261,023)
(550)

(202,319)

35,908

(53,811)
(4,000)
(2,301)
6,394
(15,753)

(55,606)

PAT

(750)

Consol
CU
600,052

(428,734)
(113,417)
(3,801)
9,636
(22,735)

(1,500)
3,242
(6,982)
25,113

(3) Minority interest


CU
6,278

Formidable Ltd (25% 25,113 (W2))


(4) PURP

%
125
(100)
25

SP
Cost
GP

Opening
inventories
CU
5,600
(4,480)
1,120

Closing
inventories
CU
8,350
(6,680)
1,670

Movement
CU
550

(5) Intangible amortisation


Intangible FV adjustment
Amortisation b/f (15,000 3/20)
Amortisation in current year (15,000 1/20)
Intangible c/f

CU
15,000
(2,250)
12,750
(750)
12,000

(6) Share of profit of associates


Share of profit after tax (45% 7,110)
Less Current year impairment loss

CU
3,200
(1,250)
1,950

(7) Retained earnings b/f


Vanguard Ltd
Formidable Ltd (75% (327,530 150,000 2,250 (W5)))
Albion Ltd (45% (25,850 3,500))
Less Impairment losses
PURP on opening inventories (W4)

CU
539,260
131,460
10,057
(12,000)
(1,120)
667,657

(8) Non-group investment income in Vanguard Ltd


Total per income statement
Less From Formidable Ltd (20,500 75%)
From Albion Ltd (5,500 45%)

CU
24,244
(15,375)
(2,475)
6,394

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(9) Proof of retained earnings c/f (for tutorial purposes only)
CU
568,548
134,920
10,782
(17,250)
(1,670)
695,330

Vanguard Ltd
Formidable Ltd (75% (332,893 150,000 3,000 (W5)))
Albion Ltd (45% (27,460 3,500))
Less Goodwill impairment to date (12,000 + 4,000 + 1,250)
PURP on closing inventories (W4)

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Heaton Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Revenue
Cost of sales
Expenses
Finance cost
Share of profit of associates
Tax
Minority interest
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Profit for period
Dividends
Brought forward
Total available
Maximum
Consolidation as if single entity
Represents substance not legal form
Substance is that shareholders invest in subsidiaries via parent
therefore interested in whole group
Total available
Maximum

1
4
5

5
1
1
1
3
2
15

Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March 20X4


Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales (W2)
Gross profit
Expenses (W2)
Profit from operations
Finance cost (W2)
Share of profits of associates (W5)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W2)
Profit for period
Attributable to equity holders of Heaton Ltd ()
Minority interest (W3)

220

1
3

1
9

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CU'000
35,900
(27,510)
8,390
(3,570)
4,820
(270)
115
4,665
(1,880)
2,785
2,539
246
2,785

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(b) Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 March 20X4 (extract)
Retained
earnings
CU'000
2,539
(1,000)
1,539
5,130
6,669

Profit for the period (part (a))


Dividends (400 20%)
Balance brought forward (W6 and W7)
Balance carried forward (W9) and (20% 8,430 (W8))

(c)

Minority
interest
CU'000
246
(80)
166
1,520
1,686

The single entity concept


Group financial statements consolidate the results and net assets of group members to present the
financial statements as if the group were a single economic entity.
This represents the economic substance of the group and contrasts with the legal form, where each
company is a separate legal entity.
However, in substance, the shareholders of the parent company are investing in the subsidiaries
through their investment in the parent company, and as such are interested in the financial
performance and position of all members of the group.

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Heaton Ltd
80%
30% (6/12 incl)
Sharston Ltd

Ardwick Ltd

(2) Consolidation schedule

Revenue
Adjustment re Ardwick Ltd's inventory (2,000 50% 30%)
Cost of sales
Per question
Adjustment re Ardwick Ltd's inventory (300 100/125)
Depn adj (W4)
Subsid goodwill impairment current year
Expenses
Finance cost
Tax
(3) Minority interest
Share of profit after tax (20% 1,230 (W2))

Heaton
Ltd
CU'000
23,700
(300)

Sharston
Ltd
CU'000
12,500

(17,580)
240

(9,770)

(300)
(2,870)
(220)
(1,230)

Consol
CU'000
35,900

(100)
(700)
(50)
(650)
1,230

(27,510)
(3,570)
(270)
(1,880)

CU'000
246

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(4) Depreciation adjustment
The fair value adjustment needs to be depreciated. The uplift is CU500,000 so the depreciation is
CU100,000 per annum. At the start of the year the accumulated depreciation is CU100,000 (500,000
1/5) and it will be CU200,000 (500,000 2/5) at the end of the year.
(5) Share of profits of associates

CU'000
135
(20)
115

Share of profit after tax (6/12 900 30%)


Less Impairment losses

(6) Retained earnings b/f

CU'000
4,250
1,180
(300)
5,130

Heaton Ltd
Sharston Ltd (80% (2,200 100 (W4) 625)
Impairment of goodwill b/f

(7) Minority interest b/f


CU'000
5,000
2,200
400
7,600

Share capital
Retained earnings
Fair value adjustment (W4)
Net assets
20%

1,520

(8) Net assets


Balance
sheet date
CU'000
Sharston Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings per question
Fair value adj (W4)
Ardwick Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings per question

Acquisition
CU'000

Post acq
CU'000

5,000
3,130
300
8,430

5,000
625
500
6,125

2,505
(200)
2,305

4,000
2,350
6,350

4,000
1,900
5,900

450
450

The retained earnings of Ardwick Ltd at the date of acquisition are the retained earnings at the year
end less six months' profit for the year on a pro-rata basis (2,350 (6/12 900)).
(9) Proof of retained earnings c/f (for tutorial purposes only)
Heaton Ltd (5,370 300 + 240)
Sharston Ltd (80% 2,305 (W8))
Ardwick Ltd (30% 450 (W8))
Impairment of goodwill (300 + 300 + 20)

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CU'000
5,310
1,844
135
(620)
6,669

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Jerome Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Revenue
Cost of sales
Distribution cost
Administrative expenses
Finance cost
Investment income
Share of profit of associates
Tax
Minority interest
Presentation
Group structure (W1)
Total available
Maximum
Profit for period
Dividends
Brought forward
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Cost of investment
Share of post acquisition change in net assets
Impairment to date
Total available
Maximum

2
1
1
1

10

2
2
17

Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7


Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales (W2)
Gross profit
Distribution costs (W2)
Administrative expenses (W2)
Profit from operations
Finance cost (W2)
Investment income (W2)
Share of profit of associates (W5)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W2)
Profit for period
Attributable to equity holders of Jerome Ltd ()
Minority interest (W3)

CU'000
5,768
(3,215)
2,553
(305)
(337)
1,911
(55)
85
21
1,962
(490)
1,472
1,372
100
1,472

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(b) Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X7
(extract)
Retained
earnings
CU'000
1,372
(200)
1,172
14,701
15,873

Profit for the period (from (a))


Final dividends on ordinary shares
Balance brought forward (W8)
Balance carried forward (W10)
(c)

Carrying amount of investment in Harris Ltd in consolidated balance sheet at


31 December 20X7
CU'000
4,000
52
4,052
(31)
4,021

Cost of investment
Share of post acquisition change in net assets (W5)
Less Impairment to date

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Jerome plc

400
400
= 80%
= 80%
500
500
George Ltd

40
6
= 40% on 1 July 20X7 /12 incl
100
Harris Ltd

(2) Consolidation schedule

Revenue
C of S
Distribution costs
Administrative expenses
Per question
Depn adj on NCA (W4)
Finance cost
Investment income (W6)
Tax
PAT

Jerome
Ltd
CU'000
3,268
(1,840)
(115)

George
Ltd
CU'000
2,500
(1,375)
(190)

(93)

(245)
1
(15)

(50)
95
(315)

(175)
501

Adj
CU'000

10 (W7)
(10)(W7)

Consol
CU'000
5,768
(3,215)
(305)
(337)
(55)
85
(490)

(3) Minority interest


George Ltd (501 (W2) 20%)

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CU'000
100

ANSWER BANK

(4) Depreciation adjustment to non-current asset transferred


Depreciation without transfer (30 10)
Depreciation with transfer (28 7)
Excess depreciation in year to be eliminated

CU'000

4
1

Carrying amount at 31 December 20X6 without transfer (30 6/10)


Carrying amount at 31 December 20X6 with transfer (28 6/7)

18
24
(6)

Carrying amount at 31 December 20X7 without transfer (30 5/10)


Carrying amount at 31 December 20X7 with transfer (28 5/7)

15
20
(5)

(5) Share of profits of associates Harris Ltd


Share of profit after tax (260 x /12 40%)
Less Impairment losses
6

CU'000
52
(31)
21

(6) Investment income Jerome Ltd


Per question
Less Dividends received from George Ltd (300 80%)

CU'000
335
(240)
95

(7) Intra group investment income/finance cost


Loan to George Ltd (100 10%)

CU'000
10

(8) Retained earnings b/f


Jerome Ltd
George Ltd (80% (12,520 775 (W9) 6 (W4)))

CU'000
5,310
9,391
14,701

(9) Retained earnings on acquisition George Ltd


CU'000
1,820
(400)
(800)
620

Cost of investment
Less Share capital (80% 500)
Goodwill
80% of retained earnings
100

/80

775

(10) Proof of retained earnings c/f (for tutorial purposes only)


Jerome Ltd
George Ltd (80% (12,720 775 (W9) 5 (W4)))
Harris Ltd (W5)

CU'000
6,300
9,552
21
15,873

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Hardmead Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Tax
Loss from discontinued operations
Minority interest
Profit split
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Profit for period
Dividends
Eliminated on disposal
Brought forward
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Mark each point per answer
Total available
Maximum

1
1
5

14

2
2
23

Consolidated income statement for the year ended 30 September 20X5


Continuing operations
Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales (W2)
Gross profit
Operating expenses (W2)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W2)
Profit for period from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Loss for the period from discontinued operations (160 (W4) 446 (W6))
Profit for the period
Attributable to
Equity holders of Hardmead Ltd ()
Minority interest (W3)

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1
5
1

5
1

1
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CU'000
17,360
(15,640)
1,720
(850)
870
(460)
410
(286)
124
50
74
124

ANSWER BANK

(b) Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 September 20X5
(extracts)
Retained
earnings
CU'000
50
(600)

(550)
2,090
1,540

Profit for the period


Dividends on ordinary shares (100 20%)
Eliminated on disposal of subsidiary (W12)
Balance brought forward (W9 & W11)
Balance carried forward (W10 & W13)
(c)

Minority
interest
CU'000
74
(20)
(2,064)
(2,010)
3,490
1,480

Underlying principles re disposal

The concept of control is an example of the substance over form concept. The subsidiary is
consolidated whilst it is under the control of the parent.

Therefore 100% of the results of Stratford Ltd are consolidated until the date on which control is
relinquished.

40% of the results for the first six months are acknowledged as belonging to the minority interest
which is consistent with the concept of ownership.

The loss on disposal is based upon the net assets of Stratford Ltd at the date of disposal.

The loss on disposal includes any unimpaired goodwill, since this asset is also disposed of even
though it is not recognised in Stratford Ltd's own balance sheet.

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Hardmead Ltd
80%
Stony Ltd

60% Disposed of 31 March 20X5 (6/12 incl)


Stratford Ltd

(2) Consolidation schedule for continuing operations

Revenue
Cost of sales
Per question
Inventory NRV adj (W8)
PURP (W7)
Fair value adj (200/4)
Operating expenses
Per question
Impairment loss
Tax
PAT

Hardmead
Ltd
CU'000
10,040
(8,760)
(90)

Stony
Ltd
CU'000
7,500
(6,900)

Adjs
CU'000
(180)
180

Total
CU'000
17,360
(15,640)

(20)
(50)
(400)
(30)
(400)

(420)

(850)

(60)
50

(460)

(3) Minority interest


Stony Ltd (20% 50 (W2))
Stratford Ltd (40% 160 (W4))

CU'000
10
64
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(4) Profit for Stratford Ltd for year to disposal
CU'000
160

PAT = 320 6/12 =


(5) Goodwill Stratford Ltd
CU'000
Cost of investment
Less Share of fair value of net assets acquired
Share capital
Retained earnings

CU'000
4,000

3,000
3,000
6,000 60%

Goodwill
Impairment brought forward
Goodwill at date of disposal

(3,600)
400
(50)
350

(6) Group loss on disposal of Stratford Ltd


CU'000
Sales proceeds
Less Share of net assets at disposal
Share capital
Retained earnings (2,000 + 160 (W4))

CU'000
3,000

3,000
2,160
5,160 60%

Less Carrying amount of goodwill at disposal (W5)


Loss on disposal

(3,096)
(96)
(350)
(446)

(7) PURP
SP
Cost
GP

%
150
(100)
50

(8) Inventory NRV adjustment


Contract (2 70)
Remainder ((5 2) (120 30))
Current carrying amount (5 100)
Provision needed
(9) Consolidated retained earnings brought forward
Hardmead Ltd per question
Stony Ltd (80% (6,400 6,000 + 200 150))
Stratford Ltd (60% (2,000 3,000))
Impairment (120 + 50)

CU'000
(180 1/3) 60
(40)
20
CU'000
140
270
410
500
90
CU'000
2,500
360
(600)
(170)
2,090

(10) Consolidated retained earnings carried forward (for tutorial purposes only)
Hardmead Ltd per question
NRV adjustment (W8)
Loss on investment (4,000 3,000)
Stony Ltd (80% (6,420 6,000 + 200 200 20))
Impairment (120 + 30)

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CU'000
2,460
(90)
(1,000)
320
(150)
1,540

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(11) Minority interest brought forward


CU'000
1,490
2,000
3,490

Stony Ltd ((1,000 + 6,400 + 200 150) 20%)


Stratford Ltd ((3,000 + 2,000) 40%)
(12) Minority interest eliminated on disposal of Stratford Ltd

CU'000
2,000
64
2,064

Brought forward (W11)


MI in profit of year (W3)
(13) Minority interest carried forward (for tutorial purposes only) Stony Ltd

CU'000
1,490
10
(20)
1,480

Brought forward (W11)


In year (W3)
Less Dividends to MI in year

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Marking guide
Marks

CIS
Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Share of profits of associate
Tax
Profit from discontinued operations
Minority interest
Profit split
Presentation
Group structure
CSCE
Profit for period
Dividends
Brought forward
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

1
2

5
1

19

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Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 October 20X9
CU'000

Continuing operations
Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales (W2)
Gross profit
Operating expenses (W2)
Share of profit of associates (W9)
Profit before tax
Tax (W2)
Profit for the period from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit for the period from discontinued operations (620 (W4) + 526 (W6))
Profit for the period
Attributable to equity holders of Tain Ltd (balancing figure)
Minority interest (W3)

14,800
(10,470)
4,330
(2,400)
71
2,001
(600)
1,401
1,146
2,547
2,196
351
2,547

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 October 20X9 (extract)
Ordinary
share
capital
CU'000

5,000
5,000

Profit for the period


Dividends
Balance brought forward (W8)
Balance carried forward
WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Tain Ltd

55%
75%

Banchory Ltd
Disposed of 31
October 20X9
( 1212 incl)

230

Domoch Ltd

30%

Nairn Ltd
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Retained
earnings
CU'000
2,196
(700)
1,496
2,488
3,984

Total
CU'000
2,196
(700)
1,496
7,488
8,984

ANSWER BANK

(2) Consolidation schedule for continuing operations


Tain
Ltd
CU'000
10,600

Revenue
Cost of sales
Per Q
PURP (W7)
Operating expenses
Tax
PAT

(7,400)
(1,700)
(460)

Dornoch
Ltd
CU'000
4,700

Adj
CU'000
(500)

(3,520)
(50)
(700)
(140)
290

500

Consol
CU'000
14,800
(10,470)
(2,400)
(600)

(3) Minority interest


CU'000
72
279
351

Dornoch Ltd (25% 290 (W2))


Banchory Ltd (45% 620 (W4))
(4) Profit of Banchory Ltd for year to disposal

CU'000
620

PAT = 620 12/12


(5) Goodwill
Banchory Ltd
Cost of investment
Less Share of fair value of net assets acquired
Share capital
Retained earnings
Revaluation reserve

CU'000

CU'000
2,500

2,000
1,600
300
3,900 55%

(2,145)
355
(142)
213

Goodwill
Impairment brought forward
Goodwill at date of disposal
(6) Group profit on disposal of Banchory Ltd
Sales proceeds
Less Share of net assets at disposal
Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings (2,000 + 620)

CU'000

CU'000
3,500

2,000
400
2,620
5,020 55%

(2,761)
739
(213)
526

Less Carrying amount of goodwill at disposal (W5)


Profit on disposal
(7) PURP

%
1331/3
(100)
331/3

SP
Cost
GP

CU'000
200
(150)
50

(8) Retained earnings b/f


Tain Ltd
Banchory Ltd ((2,000 1,600) 55%)
Dornoch Ltd ((152 80) 75%)
Less Goodwill impairment to date (Banchory Ltd)

CU'000
2,356
220
54
(142)
2,488

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(9) Share of profits of associates
Share of profit after tax (30% 600 6/12)
Less Impairment loss

43

CU'000
90
(19)
71

Glencoe Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

CIS
Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
Profit on sale of interest in subsidiary
Tax
Profit from discontinued operations
Minority interest
Presentation
Group structure
CBS
PPE
Current assets
Share capital
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Current liabilities
Presentation
Total available
Maximum

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Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 August 20Y0


Continuing operations
Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales (W2)
Gross profit
Operating expenses (W2)
Operating profit
Profit on sale of interest in subsidiary (W9)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W2)
Profit for the period from continuing operations

CU'000
61,000
(39,000)
22,000
(12,200)
9,800
1,220
11,020
(3,100)
7,920

Discontinued operations
Profit for the period from discontinued operations
(2,625 (W3) + 1,516 (W4))
Profit for the period

4,141
12,061
11,236
825
12,061

Attributable to equity holders of Glencoe Ltd ()


Minority interest (W6)
Balance sheet as at 31 August 20Y0
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (29,500 + 3,500)
Current assets (36,000 + 5,900)
Total assets

CU'000
33,000
41,900
74,900

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings (W7)
Attributable to the equity holders of Glencoe Ltd
Minority interest (W8)
Equity
Current liabilities (10,000 + 4,000 + 200)
Total equity and liabilities

35,000
23,620
58,620
2,080
60,700
14,200
74,900

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Glencoe Ltd
(15% sold 31 August 20Y0) 75% 60%

Rannoch Ltd

80% Sold 1 June 20Y0 (9/12 incl)

Leven Ltd

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(2) Consolidation schedule for continuing operations

Revenue
C of S
Op expenses per question
omitted invoices
Tax
PAT

Glencoe
Ltd
CU'000
50,000
(32,000)
(10,000)
(2,500)

Rannoch
Ltd
CU'000
11,000
(7,000)
(2,000)
(200)
(600)
1,200

Consol
CU'000
61,000
(39,000)
(12,200)
(3,100)

(3) Profit of Leven Ltd for year to disposal


CU'000
2,625

PAT= 3,500 9/12


(4) Group profit on disposal of Leven Ltd
CU'000
Sales proceeds
Less Share of net assets at date of disposal
At 1 September 20X9 (16,000 3,500)
Add Profit to 1 June 20Y0 (W3)

12,500
2,625
15,125 80%

Less Carrying amount of goodwill at disposal (W5)


Profit on disposal

CU'000
14,000

(12,100)
1,900
(384)
1,516

(5) Goodwill on acquisition


Rannoch Ltd
Cost
Less Net assets acquired (4,000 75%)

CU'000
3,000
(3,000)

Leven Ltd
Cost of investment
Less Share of fair value of net assets acquired (11,700 80%)

CU'000
10,000
(9,360)
640
(256)
384

Impairment brought forward

(6) Minority interest income statement


Leven Ltd (20% 2,625 (W3))
Rannoch Ltd (25% 1,200 (W2))

CU'000
525
300
825

(7) Consolidated retained earnings


Glencoe Ltd
Profits on disposal omitted in error ((14,000 10,000) + (2,000 (15/75 3,000)))
Rannoch Ltd (60% (1,400 200))

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17,500
5,400
720
23,620

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(8) Minority interest balance sheet


CU'000
2,080

Rannoch Ltd ((5,400 200) 40%)

(9) Group profit on partial disposal of Rannoch Ltd


CU'000
2,000
(780)

1,220

Sales proceeds
Less Share of net assets at date of disposal disposed of ((5,400 200) 15%)
Less Carrying amount of goodwill at disposal (W5)
Profit on disposal

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Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

Sales proceeds
Share of net assets disposed of
Goodwill disposed of
Total available
Maximum
CBS
PPE
Intangibles
Investments in associates
Inventories
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings
Minority interest
Bank debt
Trade payables
Taxation
Provisions
Dividends payable
Other workings
Group structure (W1)
Net assets (W2)
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Explanation of significant influence
Impact of third party holding 60%
Conclusion
Total available
Maximum

1
2
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1

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(a)

Group profit on disposal of shares in Sandygate Ltd


Sales proceeds
Less Share of net assets disposed of at date of disposal
Net assets at 31 March 20X3
Fair value adjustment (2,000 8/10)
Add back Dividend
Less Profit for 6 months (3,000 6/12)

Less

CU'000
18,200
1,600
200
(1,500)
18,500
10%

Carrying amount of goodwill on disposal relating to shares disposed of (W3)

CU'000
3,500

(1,850)
1,650
(600)
1,050

(b) Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 March 20X3


CU'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (13,100 + 16,400 + 1,600 (W7))
Intangibles (W3)
Investments in associates (W8)
Current assets
Inventories (8,100 + 5,230 150 (W6))
Trade receivables (6,850 + 4,950)
Cash and cash equivalents (3,750 + 150)

31,100
4,200
6,600
41,900
13,180
11,800
3,900
28,880
70,780

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital
Retained earnings (W5)
Attributable to equity holders of Herdings Ltd
Minority interest (W4)
Equity
Non-current liabilities
7% secured bank debt (26,000 + 2,000)
Current liabilities
Trade payables (5,560 + 5,450)
Taxation (1,700 + 880)
Provisions
Dividends payable (300 + (200 140)(W5))
Total equity and liabilities
(c)

CU'000

12,000
10,865
22,865
5,865
28,730
28,000
11,010
2,580
100
360

14,050
70,780

Classification of investment in Abbeydale Ltd


The key issue in defining an associate in BAS 28 Investments in Associates is whether an investor has
significant influence over the investee. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial
and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control over those policies. If the investor
holds 20% or more of the voting power, it is presumed that it does have significant influence.
The third party owning 60% appears to have control and has the power to govern the financial and
operating policies of Abbeydale Ltd. If one party has control and can govern those policies, it is
reasonable to question whether another investor could ever have significant influence.
However, BAS 28 states that this does not necessarily preclude another investor from having
significant influence. The 20% test is not definitive, and the investor should consider other evidence
such as board representation.

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WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Herdings Ltd
8,000
80%
10,000

7,000
70%
10,000

30% =

Sandygate Ltd

1,500
on 1 October 20X2 (6/12 incl)
5,000

Abbeydale Ltd

(2) Net assets


Balance sheet date
CU'000
CU'000
10,000

Sandygate Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings
Per question
PURP (W6)
Depreciation adjustment (W7)

Acquisition
CU'000
10,000

Post acq
CU'000

8,200
(150)
(400)

Fair value adjustments


PPE (W7)
Contingent liability

7,650

5,000

2,650

2,000
(100)
19,550

2,000
(100)
16,900

2,650

Abbeydale Ltd
Share capital
Retained earnings

5,000
5,000
9,000
7,000 *
2,000
14,000
12,000
2,000
* The retained earnings of Abbeydale Ltd at the date of acquisition are the retained earnings as at the
year end less six months' profit for the year on a pro-rata basis (i.e. 9,000,000 (6/12 4,000,000)).
(3) Goodwill Sandygate Ltd
Cost of original investment (8,000 CU2.50)
Less Share of fair value of net assets acquired (80% 16,900 (W2))
Impairment to 31 March 20X2
Balance at disposal
Less Disposed of (1/8)
Balance c/f

CU'000
20,000
(13,520)
6,480
(1,680)
4,800
(600)
4,200

(4) Minority interest Sandygate Ltd


Share of net assets (30% 19,550 (W2))

CU'000
5,865

(5) Retained earnings


Herdings Ltd
Add Dividend not recorded (70% 200)
Sandygate Ltd (70% 2,650 (W2))
Abbeydale Ltd (30% 2,000 (W2))
Less Goodwill impairment to date on shares retained (1,680 7/8)

CU'000
9,740
140
9,880
1,855
600
(1,470)
10,865

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(6) PURP
SP (3,300 )
Cost
GP

%
110
(100)
10

CU'000
1,650
(1,500)
150

(7) Fair value adjustment PPE


At acquisition the PPE needs revaluing upwards by CU2,000,000. The additional depreciation to date
will be for two years.
CU'000
400
1,600

Accumulated depreciation = 2/10 2,000,000


Net adjustment to PPE
(8)

Investments in associates
CU'000
6,000
600
6,600

Cost
Share of post acquisition change in net assets (30% 2,000 (W2))

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Marking guide
Marks

(a)

(b)

(c)

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CIS
Revenue
Cost of sales and expenses
Profit on sale of interest in subsidiary
Share of profits of associate
Tax
Minority interest
Split of profit
Presentation
Group structure
CSCE
Profit for period
Dividends
Added on acquisition
Eliminated on disposal
Brought forward
Presentation
Total available
Maximum
Cost
Share of post-acquisition change in net assets
Total available
Maximum
Consolidation of Kentish Ltd
Dividends received by Camden Ltd
Intra group trading
Unrealised profit in inventories
Total available
Maximum

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(a)

Consolidated income statement for the year ended 30 September 20X5


CU'000
240,955
(215,668)
229
560
26,076
(9,030)
17,046

Revenue (W2)
Cost of sales and expenses (W2)
Profit on sale of interest in subsidiary (W10)
Share of profits of associate (W7)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense (W2)
Profit for the period

14,413
2,633
17,046

Attributable to equity holders of Camden Ltd ()


Minority interest (W4)

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 September 20X5
(extracts)

Net profit for the period


Interim dividends on ordinary shares (W5)
Added on acquisition of subsidiary (W6)
Eliminated on disposal of subsidiary (W8)
Balance brought forward (11,820 + (60% (8,210 450))) (W8)
Balance carried forward

Retained
earnings
CU'000
14,413
(2,820)

11,593
16,476
28,069

Minority
interest
CU'000
2,633
(1,078)
2,080
(5,141)
(1,506)
3,884
2,378

(b) Carrying amount of Tufnell Ltd in consolidated balance sheet as at 30 September 20X5
Cost (3,000 30/60)
Share of post acquisition change in net assets (30% (8,210 + 7,470 2,460 450))

(c)

CU'000
1,500
3,831
5,331

Explanation of accounting treatment


(i)

(ii)

Consolidation of Kentish Ltd

As Camden Ltd acquired 72% of Kentish Ltd on 1 March 20X5, it is on this date that
Camden Ltd gains control, and from this date that 100% of Kentish Ltd's costs and revenues
should be taken into the consolidated income statement, as Camden Ltd controls the
whole of Kentish Ltd.

Therefore the consolidated income statement includes seven months of the results of
Kentish Ltd.

28% of Kentish Ltd is later appropriated to the minority interest because this is the
proportion not owned by Camden Ltd.

Dividends received by Camden Ltd

The dividend income from subsidiaries in Camden Ltd's own income statement should be
ignored on consolidation and 'replaced' with the results of the subsidiaries line-by-line.

This is because under the single entity concept Camden Ltd controls the subsidiaries and
therefore controls the entire results made, not just those distributed as dividends.

As the results should be brought in, the intra-group dividends received should be
eliminated, to avoid double counting.

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(iii) Intra-group trading

Any trade between members of the group should be eliminated on consolidation.

This is because under the single entity concept a group cannot sell to/buy from itself;
therefore the sales by Camden Ltd to both subsidiaries must be cancelled by eliminating the
sale in the books of Camden Ltd and the purchases in the books of the subsidiaries.

(iv) Unrealised profits in inventories

Under the single entity concept, no sale of goods has been made until they are sold outside
the group.

Prior to that time, any profit created by intra-group transactions should not be recognised.

Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value to the group in
this case the price paid by Camden Ltd, i.e. CU192,000 (240,000 80%).

By eliminating the unrealised profit, the closing inventories in the income statement (within
cost of sales) are reduced to their cost to the group.

WORKINGS
(1) Group structure

Camden Ltd
(Acq 1 March 20X5 7/12 incl) 72%

Kentish Ltd

60% 30% (on 30 June 20X5 9/12 incl)

Tufnell Ltd

(2) Consolidation schedule


Camden
Ltd

Revenue
C of S and expenses
Per Q
Divs received from
Kentish Ltd (72% 336)
Tufnell Ltd (60% 2,460)
PURP (W3)
Tax
PAT

CU'000

Kentish
Ltd
7
/12
CU'000

Tufnell
Ltd
9
/12
CU'000

151,360

18,900

71,280

(134,904)

(16,771)

(62,812)

(729)
1,400

(2,865)
5,603

(242)
(1,476)
(48)
(5,436)

Adj

Consol

CU'000
(240)
(345)

CU'000
240,955

240
345

(215,668)
(9,030)

(3) PURP
SP
Cost
GP

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100
(80)
20

CU'000
240
(192)
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(4) Minority interest in profit for the year


CU'000
392
2,241
2,633

Kentish Ltd (28% 1,400 (W2))


Tufnell Ltd (40% 5,603 (W2))
Cost

(5) Dividends to minority


CU'000
94
984
1,078

Kentish Ltd (28% 336)


Tufnell Ltd (40% 2,460)

(6) Minority interest added on acquisition


CU'000
2,080

Kentish Ltd (28% (1,000 + 5,430 + (5/12 2,400))

(7) Share of profits of associate


CU'000
560

Share of profit after tax (30% 7,470 3/12)


(8) Minority interest eliminated on disposal

CU'000
3,884
2,241
(984)
5,141

MI brought forward (40% (8,210 + 1,500))


MI for year (W4)
Less Dividend paid to MI (W5)

(9) Minority interest carried forward (for tutorial purposes only)


CU'000
2,378

Kentish Ltd (28% (1,000 + 5,430 + 2,400 336)

(10) Group profit on part disposal of Tufnell Ltd


CU'000
Sales proceeds
Less Share of net assets disposed of at date of disposal
Net assets at 1 October 20X4 (1,500 + 8,210)
Profit to 30 June 20X5 (7,470 9/12)
Dividends paid
Less Carrying amount of goodwill on disposal relating to shares
Cost
Share of fair value of net assets acquired (60% (1,500 + 450))
Original goodwill
Now disposed of 30/60

9,710
5,603
(2,460)
12,853 30%

CU'000
5,000

(3,856)
1,144

3,000
(1,170)
1,830
(915)
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Gallant Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Cash flow statement


Interest paid
Income tax paid
Purchase of PPE
Proceeds from sales of PPE
Dividends from associates
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
Payment of finance lease liabilities
Dividends paid to MI
Dividends paid
Opening and closing cash
Presentation
Reconciliation
Each item mark (max 4)
Total available
Maximum

1
3

1
2

1
1

1
4
18
17

Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 20X7
CU
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations (see Note)
Interest paid
Income tax paid (W2)
Net cash from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (W5)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Dividends received from associates (W1)
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital (W8)
Payment of finance lease liabilities (100,000 75,000)
Dividends paid to minority interests (W4)
Dividends paid (W7)
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

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CU

2,464,800
(75,000)
(370,000)
2,019,800
(2,360,700)
800,000
228,700
(1,332,000)
850,000
(25,000)
(949,100)
(553,200)
(677,300)
10,500
20,200
30,700

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Note: Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations


Profit before tax
Share of profits from associates
Finance charge
Depreciation charge
Impairment losses (540,500 420,000)
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment (800,000 760,500)
Decrease in inventories (865,100 670,500)
Increase in trade and other receivables (269,000 244,500)
Increase in trade and other payables (768,500 639,500)
Cash generated from operations

CU
1,384,700
(345,600)
75,000
970,600
120,500
(39,500)
194,600
(24,500)
129,000
2,464,800

WORKINGS
(1)

INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
B/d
Share of profits (IS)

(2)

CU
1,678,900
345,600
2,024,500

Cash ()
C/d

CU
228,700
1,795,800
2,024,500

INCOME TAX
Cash ()
C/d

(3)

CU
370,000
410,000
780,000

B/d
IS

CU
360,000
420,000
780,000

RETAINED EARNINGS
Dividends
C/d

(4)

CU
653,200
1,357,800
2,011,000

B/d
IS

CU
1,393,100
617,900
2,011,000

MINORITY INTEREST
Cash ()
C/d

(5)

CU
949,100
2,345,900
3,295,000

B/d
IS

CU
2,948,200
346,800
3,295,000

PPE
B/d
Leased assets
(376,000 + 124,000 + 25,000)
Additions ()
Revaluation (W6)

CU
7,078,400
525,000
2,360,700
163,200
10,127,300

Disposals
IS Depn charges
C/d

CU
760,500
970,600
8,396,200
10,127,300

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(6)

REVALUATION RESERVE
CU
C/d

(7)

400,000
400,000

CU
236,800
163,200
400,000

B/d
PPE ()

DIVIDENDS (GALLANT LTD)


Cash ()
C/d

(8)

CU
553,200
500,000
1,053,200

CU
400,000
653,200
1,053,200

B/d
SCE (W3)

SHARE CAPITAL AND PREMIUM


CU

CU
4,450,000
800,000
850,000
6,100,000

B/d (2,400,000 + 2,050,000)


Bonus issue
C/d (4,000,000 + 1,300,000)

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800,000
5,300,000
6,100,000

Bonus Issue (2,400,000 3)


Cash ()

Slick Ltd
Marking guide
Marks

Cash flow statement


Interest paid
Income tax paid
Acquisition of subsidiary
Purchase of PPE
Proceeds from sales of PPE
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
Dividends paid to MI
Dividends paid
Opening and closing cash
Presentation
Reconciliation
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
Each other item
Note re acquisition of sub
Each item other than totals mark (max 5)
Total available
Maximum

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20

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Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 30 June 20X7
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations (Note (1))
Interest paid
Income tax paid (W4)
Net cash from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiary Kay Ltd net of cash acquired (Note (2))
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (W1)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital (W2)
Dividends paid to minority interests (W3)
Dividends paid (W5)
Net cash from financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

CU'000

CU'000

413
(25)
(79)
309
(89)
(722)
420
(391)
275
(207)
(11)

57
(25)
35
10

Notes to the cash flow statement


(1) Reconciliation of loss before tax to cash generated from operations
Loss before tax
Finance charge
Depreciation charge
Amortisation charge (130 115)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (500 420)
Decrease in inventories (670 590 130)
Decrease in trade and other receivables (520 610 200)
Decrease in trade and other payables (521 489 100)
Cash generated from operations

CU'000
(636)
25
657
15
80
50
290
(68)
413

(2) Acquisition of subsidiary


During the year the group acquired subsidiary Kay Ltd. The fair value of the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed were as follows.
Property, plant and equipment (500 + 100)
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Minority interest (W3)
Goodwill
Total purchase price
Less Cash and cash equivalents of Kay Ltd
Non-cash consideration shares issued (500 CU1.25)
Cash flow on acquisition net of cash acquired

CU'000
600
130
200
50
(100)
(50)
(166)
664
100
764
(50)
(625)
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WORKINGS
(1)

PPE
B/d
On acq of sub (500 + 100)
Additions ()

(2)

CU'000
1,980
600
722
3,302

CU'000
657
500
2,145
3,302

SHARE CAPITAL AND PREMIUM


CU'000
C/d (1,500 + 700)

(3)

2,200
2,200

B/d (800 + 500)


Acq of sub
Cash ()

CU'000
1,300
625
275
2,200

MINORITY INTEREST
CU'000
Dividends to MI ()
C/d

(4)

207
341
548

B/d
Acq of sub ((880 + 100 150) 20%)
IS

CU'000
352
166
30
548

INCOME TAX
CU'000
Cash ()
C/d

(5)

79
131
210

B/d
IS
Acq of sub

CU'000
140
20
50
210

RETAINED EARNINGS
Dividends ()
IS
C/d

246

IS Depn
Disposals
C/d

CU'000
11
686
367
1,064

B/d

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1,064
1,064

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Marking guide
Marks

Cash flow statement


Income tax paid
Disposal of subsidiary
Purchase of PPE
Proceeds from sales of PPE
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
Dividends paid to MI
Dividends paid
Opening cash
Closing cash
Presentation
Reconciliation
Profit before tax
Depreciation charge
Profit on disposal
Inventories
Trade and other payables
Note re disposal of sub
Each item other than totals mark (max 4)
Total available
Maximum

1
2
1

1
1

2
1
1
4
19
18

Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 20X5
CU'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations (Note (1))
Income tax paid (W1)
Net cash from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Disposal of subsidiary Amigo Ltd net of cash disposed of (Note (2))
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital ((1,000 + 600) (800 + 300))
Dividends paid to minority interests (W3)
Dividends paid (W2)
Net cash from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

CU'000

442
(108)
334
488
(1,350)
600
(262)
500
(367)
(125)
8
80
(35)
45

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Preparation of full consolidated financial statements


Notes to the cash flow statement
(1) Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations
Profit before tax (950 + 45)
Depreciation charge
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment (600 231 (W4))
Increase in inventories (570 490 + 120)
Increase in trade and other receivables (420 310 + 145)
Increase in trade and other payables (221 339 + 132)
Cash generated from operations

CU'000
995
257
(369)
(200)
(255)
14
442

(2) Disposal of subsidiary


During the year the group disposed of subsidiary Amigo Ltd. The book value of the assets and
liabilities disposed of were as follows.
CU'000
450
120
145
12
(132)
(15)
(145)
435
65
500
(12)
488

Property, plant and equipment


Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other payables
Taxation
Minority interest (580 25%)
Profit on disposal
Total sales proceeds
Less Cash and cash equivalents of Amigo Ltd
Cash flow on disposal net of cash disposed of
WORKINGS
(1)

INCOME TAX
On disposal
Cash ()
C/d

(2)

CU'000
15
108
167
290

CU'000
150
140
290

RETAINED EARNINGS
Dividends paid ()
C/d

(3)

CU'000
125
1,664
1,789

B/d
IS

CU'000
1,019
770
1,789

MINORITY INTEREST
Dividends paid ()
Disposal (Note (2))
C/d (740 + 100)

CU'000
367
145
840
1,352

(4)

B/d (1,052 + 150)


IS

CU'000
1,202
150
1,352

PPE
B/d
Additions

CU'000
3,045
1,350
4,395

248

B/d
IS (130 + 10)

Disposal of sub
Disposals ()
IS Depn charge
C/d

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450
231
257
3,457
4,395

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Accounting and reporting concepts


1

Consistency contributes to comparability.

The Framework cites two underlying assumptions that the accounts have been prepared on an
accrual basis (accrual basis of accounting) and that the business is expected to continue in
operation for the foreseeable future (going concern).

The four principal qualitative characteristics are relevance, reliability, comparability and
understandability.

The income statement measures financial performance, the balance sheet measures financial
position and the cash flow statement measures financial adaptability.

An asset is 'a resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events and from which
economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity'. An item might meet the definition of an
asset (3) but can only be recognised if both (1) and (3) are true. Rights to future economic
benefits do not need to be legally enforceable (a lessee does not have legal ownership of a
finance lease but it is still recognised as an asset).

A liability is 'a present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is
expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits'. The
amount of the liability need not be certain (e.g. a provision). The obligation need not be legally
enforceable (it may be a constructive obligation). Settlement of the obligation must involve an
outflow of economic resources, but not necessarily cash.

The qualitative characteristic of relevance is dependent on materiality and predictive and


confirmatory values. Completeness and faithful representation are characteristics of the
qualitative characteristic of reliability not relevance. Comparability is a separate qualitative
characteristic.

The IASB issue IFRS although the IASCF guide their work programme.

Historic cost accounting measures capital in money terms which does not necessarily maintain
either the real financial capital or the operating capacity of the business.

10

Accrual basis (210,000 50/100) 22,000 = CU83,000


Cash accounting basis ((100,000 + 80,000) 50/100)) 20,000 = CU70,000

11

Historic cost accounting is based on a system of money financial capital maintenance, hence profit
under that system is CU100,000. A system of real financial capital maintenance adjusts for general
price changes (i.e. the CU100,000 is reduced by an allowance for the 5% general price changes,
giving profit of CU95,000). A system of physical capital maintenance adjusts for specific price
changes (i.e. the CU100,000 is reduced by an allowance for the 10% specific price changes, giving
profit of CU90,000).

12

Break-up basis = 14,000 + 7,500 + 1,000 5,000 = CU17,500


Cash accounting basis = 20,000 + 1,000 = CU21,000

13

Users need to be able to compare financial statements through time and across different entities.
Hence the disclosure of corresponding information and accounting policies will assist in this.
Neutrality is relevant to the characteristic of reliability. Materiality is relevant to the
characteristic of relevance.

14

The substance of the arrangement is that of a loan secured on the building. A portion of the
interest of CU200,000 (CU600,000 - CU400,000) should be charged in each of the four years so
that by the repurchase date the loan account stands at CU600,000.

15

GAAP stands for 'generally accepted accounting practice'.


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The elements of the financial statements are assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses.
Assets, liabilities and equity are directly related to the measurement of financial position. Income
and expenses are directly related to the measurement of profit.

BAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements


1

Inappropriate accounting policies cannot be rectified by disclosure of the policies used or by the
inclusion of explanatory material. Companies must prepare their financial statements (except for
the cash flow statement) on the accrual basis.

All of the items listed will be reflected in the statement of changes in equity.

Revenue and finance cost must be disclosed on the face of the income statement whichever
format is used. Depreciation will appear on the face of an income statement where expenses are
classified by nature but would be subsumed within other categories (cost of sales, administrative
expenses, distribution cost) where expenses are classified by function. Closing inventory appears
on the face of the balance sheet but will be subsumed within cost of sales or changes in
inventories in the income statement.

This is the most commonly seen form of the income statement, which includes cost of sales and
distribution costs. The other three items are all used where expenses are classified by nature.

700,000 + 400,000 250,000 = CU850,000

B
CU'000
2,000
1,100
600
750
4,450

Brought forward
Revaluation (1,500 (2,000 1,600))
Share issue (500 + 100)
Profit
Carried forward

The dividend was not declared until after the year end so does not reduce equity this year.
7

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The inventory is expected to be realised within the normal operating cycle of 18 months
therefore is classified as current. Because Finstock Ltd builds houses, the house is inventory as
opposed to property and hence, since it will be realised within the normal operating cycle, is
classified as current. According to BAS 1, marketable securities are classified as current if they
are expected to be realised within 12 months of the balance sheet date. This is not the case here
so the securities are classified as non-current.

BAS 2 Inventories
1

Only two cost formulas are allowed by BAS 2: FIFO and WAC (Weighted Average Cost)
therefore (1) and (2) are incorrect and (3) is correct. (4) is correct although if inventories do
not have a similar nature different cost formulas may be used.

Carriage outwards on goods delivered to customers will be relevant to the calculation of NRV,
but not cost. BAS 2 specifies that abnormal costs should not be carried forward in inventory.

Raw materials (CU100,000 10,000)


Direct labour (CU50,000 10,000)
Variable overheads (CU40,000 10,000)
Fixed overheads (CU120,000 12,000)
4

250

Cost per widget


CU
10
5
4
10
29

1,000 widgets = CU29,000

BAS 2 applies to all inventories except work-in-progress under construction contracts, financial
instruments (e.g. shares, bonds) and biological assets.

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Costs applicable to normal levels of production = 100,000 + 50,000 + 40,000 + (120,000 2/3)
= 270,000
Closing inventory 1,000/10,000 270,000 = CU27,000
Charged to IS in year (270,000 27,000) + (120,000 1/3) = CU283,000

A
Revenue ((10,000 3,000) CU45)
Costs
Closing inventory at NRV* (3,000 CU29)
Net profit

CU
315,000
(352,500)
87,000
49,500

*Cost per unit = 312,500/10,000 = CU31.25 therefore NRV of CU29 (35 6) is lower
7

C
Raw materials (7,000 CU20)
Work in progress at NRV (2,500 ((35 80%) 2 2.50))
Finished goods at NRV (1,000 ((35 80%) 2))

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CU
140,000
58,750
26,000
224,750

BAS 7 Cash Flow Statements (single company only)


1

B
Issue of shares (7,000 CU2)
Repay long-term borrowings
Net cash flow from financing activities

CU
14,000
(4,100)
9,900

Increase in cash in hand (1,100 1,000)


Increase in cash at bank (21,932 + 41,627)
Net increase

CU
100
63,559
63,659

Profit before tax (30,000 25,000)


Increase in inventories and trade receivables (55,000 48,000)
Decrease in trade payables (20,000 14,000)
Depreciation charge (10,000 8,000)
Cash used in operations

CU
5,000
(7,000)
(6,000)
2,000
(6,000)

Tax and dividends appear below profit before tax and hence do not appear in the reconciliation.
Depreciation and an increase in a provision are charged before arriving at profit before tax and
hence are adjusted for in the reconciliation.

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C
DIVIDENDS PAYABLE
CU
40,000
30,000

Cash ()
C/d Final for 20X3

B/d Final for 20X2


Income statement
Interim for 20X3
Final for 20X3

70,000
6

CU
25,000
15,000
30,000
70,000

B
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT NBV
B/d
Cash ()

CU
330,000
75,000
405,000

Depn
Disposals (W)
C/d

CU
90,000
45,000
270,000
405,000

WORKING
DISPOSALS
Income statement
NBV ()
7

CU
15,000
45,000
60,000

Cash

CU
60,000
60,000

Only the fresh issue of ordinary shares generates cash = 200,000 CU1.20 = CU240,000
The redeemable preference shares are classified as borrowings so the CU110,000 received will
be classified as proceeds from issue of borrowing, not proceeds from issue of equity share
capital.

The reconciliation starts with profit before tax so tax does not appear within it. Income taxes
paid were CU10,500.
WORKING
INCOME TAX PAID
Cash ()
C/d

10

CU
10,500
15,500
26,000

B/d
Income statement

Issue of non-current interest-bearing borrowings of (30,000 25,000) CU5,000 shown as an


inflow under financing activities. Interest paid of (700 + 600 500) CU800 shown as an outflow
under operating activities. The finance cost of CU600 is added back to profit before tax in the
reconciliation.

Profit before tax


Depreciation charge
Increase in trade receivables
Increase in trade payables
Cash generated from operations

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CU
10,000
16,000
26,000

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52,000
21,600
(15,500)
14,600
72,700

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SHARE CAPITAL
CU
C/d

50,000
50,000

CU
40,000
4,000
6,000
50,000

B/d
Bonus issue (40,000 10)
Cash ()

SHARE PREMIUM
CU
4,000
27,500
31,500

Bonus issue
C/d

CU
25,200
6,300
31,500

B/d
Cash ()

Therefore, total cash received for shares (6,000 + 6,300)


12

13

12,300

It would not feature in the statement at all, but would appear in the reconciliation note.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT NBV


B/d
Revaluation (31,000 16,500)
Additions ()
14

CU
225,600
14,500
91,500
331,600

Disposals (40,000 10,100)


C/d

CU
29,900
301,700
331,600

B
Profit before tax
Increase in prepayments (2,550 2,300)
Decrease in accruals* (1,670 1,560)
Deduct

CU
X
(250)
(110)
(360)

* other than accrued interest which is adjusted for in arriving at interest paid.
15

Investing activities
Sale of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment

CU
10,000
(109,000)
(99,000)

Financing activities
Share issue (100,000 CU1.20)
Repay loan
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17

CU
120,000
(25,000)
95,000

CU6,500 will be shown as purchase of PPE (an investing outflow), CU4,250 (the capital element
of the finance lease repayment) will be shown as a financing outflow, and the interest of CU750
will be shown as an operating outflow.

Cash receipts from customers (850,000 + 125,500 135,400)


Cash paid to suppliers and employees (610,500 + 45,500 35,700)
Interest paid

CU
840,100
(620,300)
(500)
219,300

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BAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and


Errors
1

A is not a change of accounting policy (the accounting policy is still to carry property under the
valuation model as opposed to under the cost model), B is a change of accounting estimate, D is
specifically mentioned in IAS 8 as not constituting a change of accounting policy.

Material errors are treated in the same way as changes of accounting policy, by the application of
retrospective restatement.

BAS 8 requires that a change in accounting policy is accounted for by retrospective application.

Only capitalisation of borrowing costs represents a change of accounting policy.

Both changes in accounting policies and the correction of material prior period errors are dealt
with retrospectively. Changes in accounting estimates are dealt with prospectively.

Profit for the year = 45,000 2,000 = CU43,000


Retained earnings brought forward = 350,000 5,000 = CU345,000
Plant at NBV = 250,000 30,000 5,000 2,000 = CU213,000

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(1) is a change in accounting estimate. (2) is not a change in accounting policy, but a change in
classification. This is covered by BAS 1 which requires that comparative amounts are also
reclassified and certain disclosures given.

BAS 10 Events After the Balance Sheet Date


1

Adjusting events are reflected in the financial statements, therefore there is no specific
requirement to disclose such events.

CU1,800,000 CU116,000 CU20,000 = CU1,664,000

The fire (D) had not taken place at the balance sheet date. Although notice of the customer
ceasing to trade (A) was not received until 31 March 20X5, the customer would have been in
difficulties at the balance sheet date and hence the debt was irrecoverable at that date. Although
evidence of the inventorys NRV at below cost was not available until April, NRV is assumed to
have fallen by the balance sheet date. The legal action (B) was ongoing at the balance sheet date,
and the courts decision on 27 April showed the amount to be provided.

Only dividends declared before the year end are recognised as liabilities. The claim in respect of
storm damage was in negotiation at the year end so that storm must have occurred by the
balance sheet date hence this is an adjusting event and the uninsured amount of CU75,000
should be recognised as a liability.

In A, the decision to sell was not made until after the year end therefore this is a non-adjusting
event. In B and C, the liquation/bankruptcy would have occurred by the year end; it was just that
Gawain Ltd did not know of it until after the year end. In that it had occurred by the year end
both matters are adjusting. In D, the fire took place before the year end so is an adjusting event.

BAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment


1

780,000 + 117,000 + 30,000 + 28,000 + 18,000 + 100,000 = CU1,073,000

None of these statements is correct. The purpose of the provision for depreciation is to spread
the cost less residual value of an asset over its useful life ((1) and (3)). When an asset is revalued,
depreciation on the whole (revalued) amount is charged to the income statement. Depreciation
on the surplus may be debited to the revaluation reserve but only as a reserve transfer from
retained earnings (2). A change in depreciation method constitutes a change in accounting
estimate, not policy per BAS 8 (4).

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C
Original purchase price
Depreciation for 20X1 ((50,000 5,000) 5)
Depreciation for 20X2
Upgrade 31 December 20X2
NBV at end of 20X2
Depreciation for 20X3 ((47,000 5,000) 5)
NBV 1 January 20X4
Disposal proceeds
Loss on disposal

D
Depreciation based on original cost (16,000 25%)
Depreciation based on revalued amount (12,000 2)
Decrease in profit

CU
48,000
(24,000)
24,000
30,000
6,000
(2,000)
4,000

*Historic cost depreciation charge (24,000 3)


Depreciation charge on revalued amount (30,000 3)
Excess depreciation

8,000
(10,000)
2,000

Year ended 30 June 20X5 on revaluation (1.3m 1m)


Year ended 30 June 20X6 on disposal (1.4m 1.3m)

CU
300,000
100,000

A
Revalued on 1 January 20X5 to
Accumulated depreciation to 31 December 20X5 (600,000 6)
NBV on 1 January 20X6
Sale proceeds
Profit on disposal

CU
4,000
6,000
2,000

Only asset 1001 has a balance in respect of it in the revaluation reserve. Since its revaluation loss
of CU2,500 is less than its balance on the revaluation reserve of CU3,000 the whole of this loss
can be charged to the revaluation reserve. The losses on the other two (CU3,000 and CU1,500)
must be charged to the income statement.

Cost
Depreciation to 30 June 20X9 (48,000 25% 2)
Carrying amount at revaluation
Revaluation
Revaluation reserve
Excess depreciation charged to revaluation reserve
in y/e 30 June 20Y0*
Revaluation reserve at 30 June 20Y0

CU
50,000
(9,000)
(9,000)
15,000
47,000
(8,400)
38,600
(7,000)
31,600

CU
600,000
(100,000)
500,000
700,000
200,000

BAS 16 states that where there is an exchange of items of PPE such that there is no cash price,
cost should be measured at fair value. Here, instead of paying cash, Sparrow Ltd has given up an
asset with a fair value of CU1 million, in order to acquire the building previously owned by
Turner Ltd. Hence this building should be recorded in Sparrow Ltds books at that amount.

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This is true for initial revaluations upwards. For a subsequent revaluation upwards which
reverses a previous revaluation loss which was recognised in the income statement this will not
necessarily hold true. Re A, whole classes of assets must be carried under either the revaluation
model or the cost model it is not permissible to revalue just those assets where carrying
amounts and market values are materially different. Re B, assets must be revalued with sufficient
regularity such that carrying amounts never differ materially from fair values. Although BAS 16
mentions five years, longer could be justified if fair value movements are small and slow. Re D,
the fair value of land and buildings is based on market values, which will take into account
alternative uses.

BAS 17 Leases
1

Assets held under finance leases are recorded at their fair value (here, the cash price) and
depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the assets useful life. Here, the lease term is
six years (the primary period plus the secondary period, since this is expected to be taken up)
and the useful life is five years.
Year ended
31 Dec 20X4
31 Dec 20X5

B/f
CU
2,050
1,730

Payment
CU
(500)
(500)

Capital
CU
1,550
1,230

Interest
CU
(4/10) 180
(3/10) 135

C/f
CU
1,730
1,365

Borrowing over four periods (since paying in advance)


Therefore SOTD = (4 5) 2 = 10
Total interest = (5 500) 2,050 = CU450
3

Borrowing over ten quarters (since paying in arrears)


Therefore SOTD = (10 11) 2 = 55
CU
6,000
26,000
(24,000)
8,000

Deposit
Instalments (10 CU2,600)
Cash price
Total interest
Allocated to 4th repayment = 7/55 CU8,000 = CU1,018
5

D
Year ended
31 Dec 20X4
31 Dec 20X5

B/f
CU
2,050
1,700

Interest
CU
(5/15) 150
(4/15) 120

Payment
CU
(500)
(500)

C/f
CU
1,700
1,320

Borrowing over five periods (since paying in arrears)


Therefore SOTD = (5 6) 2 = 15
Total interest = (5 500) 2,050 = CU450

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There is no period-end liability for an operating lease, only for a finance lease.

Although this will usually lead to leases of land being treated as operating leases and leases of
buildings being treated as finance leases this will not always be the case.

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Cash paid (60,000 + 30,000)
Income statement charge ((60,000 + (3 30,000)) 3))
Prepayment

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CU
90,000
(50,000)
40,000

The underlying concept of the treatment of leases is substance over form. This is a consequence
of the requirement to present transactions faithfully, part of the qualitative characteristic of
reliability.

10

CU24,000 (the cash price less the deposit) is owed on 1 January 20X7. This is subject to interest
at 12% for 20X7, as no further payment is made until the last day of 20X7. Therefore CU24,000
12% = CU2,880.

BAS 18 Revenue
1

Because the risk and rewards of ownership have not yet passed (the goods are unsold at the year
end) revenue should not be recognised. Hence the CU20,000 selling price should be removed
from revenue and trade receivables and the CU15,000 cost added in to closing inventories (and
hence be removed from cost of sales).
Inventories = 110,000 + 15,000 = CU125,000
Trade receivables = 190,000 20,000 = CU170,000

B
Total contract price
Less: After-sales support (500,000 5 years 130%)
Revenue for year re supply of software
Revenue for year re after-sales support (500,000 130%)

CUm
5.00
(3.25)
1.75
0.65
2.4

C
Supply of hardware
One year of after-sales support at additional fixed fee
(1m 4 years)

CUm
3.00
0.25
3.25

Once a sale has been made, the revenue should be measured at the fair value of the
consideration receivable, i.e. CU290,000.

For the rendering of services, BAS 18 requires that revenue is recognised by reference to the
stage of completion of the contract (provided revenue, stage of completion and costs can be
measured reliably and it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the seller). We are told
that all figures are reliable and that the contract is expected to make a profit hence economic
benefits will flow to the seller. Therefore 40% of the revenue is recognised this year.

Where costs cannot be measured reliably in respect of a contract for the rendering of services
(see answer 5 above) and the outcome of the contract is uncertain, revenue should be restricted
to the extent of the costs which are recoverable.

BAS 18 requires revenue from artistic performances to be recognised when the event takes place
(Appendix para 15). Since the June production was delayed until July only Mays proportion of the
season ticket (1/5 CU100) should be recognised by 30 June 20X6.

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BAS 32 and BAS 39 Financial Instruments


1

Redeemable preference shares are classified as liabilities. Dividends on these shares are shown as
finance cost in the income statement, not as dividends in the statement of changes in equity.

Irredeemable preference shares are classified as equity. Dividends on these shares are reflected
in the statement of changes in equity.

(1) is a financial liability, (2) and (4) are financial assets, (3) is neither and (5) could be either,
depending on which companys financial statements are being considered.

BAS 36 Impairment of Assets


1

They are all true. (3) is true because an asset is impaired if its recoverable amount is less than its
carrying amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in
use so if fair value less costs to sell already exceeds the carrying amount there is no need to
estimate value in use.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell (CU18,000) and value in use
(CU22,000).

C
Cost
Depreciation:
Year ended 31 March 20X3 @ 25%
Year ended 31 March 20X4 @ 25%
Year ended 31 March 20X5 @ 25%
Year ended 31 March 20X6 @ 25%
Recoverable amount
Impairment loss

(25,000)
75,000
(18,750)
56,250
(14,063)
42,187
(10,547)
31,640
(22,000)
9,640

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use i.e. CU450,000.
The impairment loss is therefore CU250,000 (700,000 450,000). Since there is CU200,000
(700,000 500,000) in the revaluation reserve in respect of this land, then CU200,000 of the
impairment loss can be set against the revaluation reserve, with the remaining CU50,000 charged
to the income statement.

Carrying amount at revaluation


Depreciation to 31 December 20X6 (80,000 3/8)
Carrying amount on 31 December 20X6
Revalued to
Impairment loss
Charged to revaluation reserve (see below)
Charged to income statement ()
Cost 1 January 20X2
Depreciation to 31 December 20X3 (50,000 2/10)
Carrying amount on 31 December 20X3
Revalued to
To revaluation reserve on 31 December 20X3
Annual transfer of excess depreciation
Depreciation based on revalued amount (see above)
Depreciation based on historic cost (50,000 3/10)
Balance on revaluation reserve on 31 December 20X6

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100,000

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CU
80,000
(30,000)
50,000
(20,000)
30,000
25,000
5,000
30,000
50,000
(10,000)
40,000
80,000
40,000
(30,000)
15,000
25,000

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60

61

In addition to intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and goodwill acquired in a business
combination, which must be tested for impairment annually, other assets are only required to be
tested for impairment if there are indications of a possible impairment (such as a fall in market
values or evidence of physical damage).

BAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets


1

BAS 37 excludes retraining and relocation of continuing staff from restructuring provisions.

All three criteria must be present.

(1) is not correct if it is probable and the amount can be estimated reliably, then it must be
provided for.

In (1) as the board decision had not been communicated by the year end there is assumed to be
no legal or constructive obligation therefore no provision should be made. In (2) as refunds have
been made in the past to all customers there is a valid expectation from customers that the
refunds will be made therefore the amount should be provided for. In (3) there is no present
obligation to carry out the refurbishment therefore no provision should be made.

Since it is probable (i.e. 'more likely than not') that the claim will be paid out a provision should
be made for the claim against Airedale Ltd. The claim Airedale Ltd has made against a third party
is a contingent asset. Contingent assets are only ever disclosed, and only then if it is probable that
the asset will be recovered, as is the case here.

As refunds have been made in the past there is a valid expectation from customers that the
refunds will be made, creating a constructive (as opposed to a legal) obligation. Therefore Wally
Ltd must provide for customer refunds. Regarding A there is no obligating event (see answer 7)
as the training has not been carried out, therefore no provision should be made. B is a contingent
asset as opposed to a contingent liability or a provision. Regarding D since Wally Ltd is unlikely
to lose the case, disclosure should be made as a contingent liability, as opposed to a provision
being made.

A provision is recognised under BAS 37, inter alia, where the entity has a present obligation as a
result of a past event. At 31 December 20X5 there is no obligating event as neither the refit nor
the fitting of the safety equipment has been carried out therefore no provision is needed for
either.

Since it is probable (i.e. 'more likely than not') that the claim against Charlotte Ltd will succeed a
provision should be made. Counter-claims should be recognised as separate assets but only
where reimbursement is virtually certain. Here reimbursement is only 'probable' so the claim
against George Ltd should be disclosed, but not recognised as an asset.

BAS 38 Intangible Assets


1

(1) False negative goodwill is recognised immediately in profit or loss, not shown on the
balance sheet. (2) False positive goodwill is capitalised and then subject to impairment reviews
there is no alternative treatment. (3) and (4) False and true neither internally generated
goodwill nor internally developed brands can be capitalised.

Development costs
Depreciation on equipment used for development (100,000 5)
3

CU
300,000
20,000
320,000

Regarding A costs are capitalised throughout the development phase then amortised once
development is complete. Regarding B this says that the project will at least break even if it
was to make a loss, the costs could not be carried forward.

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260

C is given as an example of research activities in BAS 38 (para 56 (c)). Research costs are written
off as incurred. A is given as an example of development activities in BAS 38 (para 59 (a)) and
may therefore be carried forward if certain conditions (para 57) are met. B the cost of the
patent, including these legal costs, will be capitalised as a separately acquired intangible. D
recoverable costs will be an asset in their own right (a receivable from the customer).

(1) Whilst there is a choice to measure all intangibles after initial recognition at cost or fair value,
in order for fair value to be used it must be possible to measure fair values reliably with
reference to an active market. This is unlikely to be possible for most (unique) intangibles.
Also for one intangible to be revalued, the whole class of intangibles must be revalued. (2)
Revaluations must be carried out with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount
does not differ from the fair value. This is not necessarily annually.

(1) is given as an example of research activities in BAS 38 (para 56 (b)). Research costs are
written off as incurred. (2) is an acquired intangible and will therefore automatically meet BAS
38s recognition criteria. Although (3) is not a separable intangible it arises from legal rights and is
therefore identifiable and may be recognised provided its cost can be measured reliably (and it
can, at CU50,000). Therefore a total of CU110,000 is recognised (CU60,000 plus CU50,000).

(1) can be capitalised as the BAS 38 para 57 criteria appear to be met. (2) cannot be capitalised as
BAS 38 prohibits the recognition of internally generated brands. Regarding (3) although
goodwill acquired on a business combination is recognised under BFRS 3 Business Combinations as
an intangible asset, per BAS 38 any goodwill recorded in the acquirees books cannot be
recognised. Therefore only CU50,000 (1) is recognised.

For an asset to be recognised as an intangible asset in accordance with BAS 38 it must be


identifiable (1). Identifiable means the asset is either separable or arises from contractual or
other legal rights therefore (2) is not correct. Once an asset had met the identifiability test it is
only recognised if it is probable (not just 'possible' per (4)) that future benefits from the asset
will flow to the entity and the cost of the asset must be able to be measured reliably (3).

Having been initially recognised at cost, the entity then has a choice of the cost model or the
revaluation model for each class of intangibles. A is false intangible assets with indefinite useful
lives are not amortised but reviewed for impairment annually. B is false residual values are
assumed to be zero unless a third party is committed to buying the asset at the end of its useful
life or there is an active market for that type of asset (which would be unusual for an intangible).
C is false intangible assets must meet the basic definition of an asset, which includes the fact
that the asset must be under the control of the entity. Employees skills are not controlled by the
entity as the employees could decide to leave.

BFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations


1

A discontinued operation is one that has either been disposed of in the period, or is held for sale.
A held for sale asset is one where the sale has been committed or is expected to be complete
within one year from the date of classification. This division does not qualify as held for sale in
20X4 as it is not expected to be sold until early 20X6. It will therefore not be disclosed as
discontinued until 20X5.

BFRS 5 para 33. Additional disclosures are required by way of note.

BFRS 5 para 33. Although the disclosures described in C are required they may be given on the
face of the cash flow statement, or by way of note.

Since the decision to sell was made by the year end and the sale is expected to be completed
within 12 months the retail division will be classified as a discontinued operation. Until the noncurrent assets of the division are finally disposed of, they are shown in the balance sheet,
separately from all other assets, as non-current assets held for sale (usually immediately
underneath the sub-total for current assets). This will be the case at 30 June 20X7. These assets,
which were classified as non-current assets prior to their division being classified as held for sale
are not reclassified as held for sale in any prior periods.

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5

Both meet the definition of a component as they have both been reported separately. The
closure of Division A does not represent the discontinuance of a separate major line of business
as its operations have been moved to another division. Division B does represent this type of
discontinuance as its operations have been outsourced.

Since the sale was completed within one year of classification this is a discontinued operation in
the year ended 31 December 20X7. The original loss of CU100,000 will be increased by a
provision for the redundancy costs in accordance with BAS 37.

Once the division is classified as held for sale any non-current assets are reclassified as noncurrent assets held for sale and depreciation on them ceases.
Carrying amount on 1 November 20X0
Depreciation up to classification as held for sale (30,000 1% 11)

On classification as held for sale an asset held under the cost model is measured at the lower of
its carrying amount and its fair value less costs to sell. On ultimate disposal any difference
between carrying amount and disposal proceeds is treated as a loss or gain under BAS 16.
Carrying amount on classification as held for sale
Fair value less costs to sell (30,000 500)
Impairment loss
Profit on sale (32,000 29,500)

CU
40,000
(29,500)
10,500
2,500

D
Cost
Depreciation to 31 December 20X8 (800,000 50 12)
Carrying amount on classification as held for sale
Fair value less costs to sell (600,000 10,000)
Impairment loss
Loss on sale (590,000 580,000)

10

CU
15,000
(3,300)
11,700

CU
800,000
(192,000)
608,000
(590,000)
18,000
10,000

Assets held under the revaluation model are revalued to fair value immediately prior to
classification as held for sale. Costs to sell are immediately recognised in the income statement as
an impairment loss.
Immediately before classification as held for sale:
Carrying amount
Revaluation
Credit to revaluation reserve

CUm
1.5
1.7
0.2

On classification as held for sale:


Costs to sell recognised in income statement

CU20,000

Sale is in the year ended 31 December 20X8 so final profit of CU100,000 (1.8m 1.7m) will be
recognised in the income statement then and the balance in the revaluation reserve in respect of
this asset transferred to retained earnings.

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B
Cost
Depreciation to 31 December 20X5 (200,000 25%)
Carrying amount on revaluation
Revalued to
Original balance on revaluation reserve
Carrying amount on revaluation on 1 January 20X6
Depreciation for 20X6 @ 25%
Depreciation for 20X7 @ 25%
Carrying amount immediately before classification as held for sale

CU
200,000
(50,000)
150,000
280,000
130,000
280,000
(70,000)
210,000
(52,500)
157,500

Immediately prior to classification as held for sale the asset will be revalued to its fair value of
CU80,000, and this fall in value of CU77,500 will be debited to the revaluation reserve. The
remaining CU52,500 in the revaluation reserve will be transferred out to retained earnings on
sale. The classification as held for sale at below carrying amount brings forward the debit to the
revaluation reserve.
On classification as held for sale the costs to sell of CU5,000 are recognised in the income
statement.

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Consolidated balance sheets


1

B
Falcon Ltd
Kestrel Ltd (80% (15 10))
Less: Impairment of goodwill *

Cost of investment
Less: Fair value of net assets acquired (80% 20)
*Goodwill
2

CUm
58
4
(8)
54
CUm
24
(16)
8

C
CU'000
Fair value of net assets acquired
Ordinary shares
Retained earnings at 1 January 20X1
Retained profit for the 9 months ended 30 September 20X1 (9/12 40)

328
20
348

Group share ( 80%)


Add Goodwill
Cost of investment
3

A
Xanthe Ltd
QED Ltd
Inventories in transit
Less: PURP ((20 + 10) 30%))

CU'000
160
90
10
(9)
251

C
Dividends payable by parent (Xiao Ltd)
Dividends payable to minority
Yacht Ltd (20% 30,000)
Zebra Ltd (25% 20,000)

300
80
30
410

CU
60,000
6,000
5,000
71,000

D
Consolidated balance sheet
Less Woolf Ltd
Add back PURP (5,000 80%)
Group share of Stephen Ltd
Therefore, retained earnings of Stephen Ltd = 100/80 CU32,000

CU
230,000
(202,000)
4,000
32,000
CU40,000

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B
Cost of investment
Group share of post-acquisition retained earnings (30% 5)

A
Cost of investment
Group share of post-acquisition retained earnings (40% (220 30))
Less: PURP (40% 10 25%)

10

11

CU'000
1,875
50
1,925

The unrealised profit is CU5,000 and the inventories are still held by Aster Ltd. Therefore the
adjustment must be to Cr consolidated inventories. However as Flower Ltd is an associate the
amount is only the group share of the unrealised profit i.e. 30% 5,000 = CU1,500.

Consolidated retained earnings per question


Less: Group share of depreciation of fair value adjustment ((120 5) 75%)
Goodwill per question
Less: Group share of fair value adjustment (120 75%)

CU'000
60
76
(1)
135

After the disposal, Geranium Ltd retains a 15% holding in Rose Ltd. This is treated as a simple
non-current asset investment and valued at the date of disposal using the equity method.
Net assets (15% (5,000 + 6,500 + 6/12 2,000))
Goodwill remaining (1/4 (5,000 60% 8,000))

12

CUm
12.0
1.5
13.5

CU'000
400
(18)
382
200
(90)
110

The redeemable preference shares are debt, not equity, so do not feature in the calculation of
minority interest.
Minority interest = 700,000 30% = CU210,000

13

B
Cost of investment
Group share of post-acquisition retained earnings (30% 8,000)
Less: Goodwill impairment to date (40% 2,000)

Cost of investment
Less: Fair value of net assets acquired (30% 40,000)
Goodwill

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CU
14,000
2,400
(800)
15,600
CU
14,000
(12,000)
2,000

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B
Mandy Ltd
Len Ltd (96,000 (96,000 24,000))
Less: Goodwill impairment (48,000 20%)

Cost of investment
Less: Fair value of net assets acquired
Goodwill

64

CU
244,800
24,000
(9,600)
259,200
CU
144,000
(96,000)
48,000

Consolidated statements of financial performance


1

The provision for unrealised profit is CU5,000 (30,000 20/120). Since the seller was the
subsidiary, the profit is eliminated against the subsidiary's profits, meaning that both the group
and the minority interest will bear their share.
Pumpkin Ltd
Squash Ltd
Less: Intra-group sales
Add: PURP (8,000 5,000)

B
Sale proceeds
Less: Share of net assets at disposal (80% 3,310)
Less: Carrying amount of goodwill at date of disposal
(2,360 (80% 2,240) 100)

C
Sale proceeds
Less: Share of net assets at disposal (45% 12,500)
Less: Carrying amount of goodwill at date of disposal
((5,000 (60% 8,000)) 3/4)
Profit on disposal

B
Pre-disposal (3/12 576,000 10%)
Post-disposal (9/12 576,000 40%)

B
Revenue (769,000 + (9/12 600,000) 7,000)
Cost of sales (568,500 + (9/12 420,000) 7,000 + 2,000)
Gross profit

CU
100,000
80,000
(8,000)
3,000
175,000

CU'000
3,600
(2,648)
(468)
484

CU'000
6,500
(5,625)
(150)
725

CU'000
14,400
172,800
187,200

CU
1,212,000
(878,500)
333,500

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A
Share of associate's profits (30% 120,000 6/12)
Sales proceeds
Less: Share of net assets at disposal (30% 1,200,000)
Less: Carrying amount of goodwill at date of disposal
(450,000 (30% 1,000,000))
Profit on disposal of associate

11

CU
30,000
4,500
34,500

CU
490,000
98,000

B
Alayna Ltd paid to group shareholders
Ellen Ltd paid to minority interest (200,000 25%)

CU
500,000
50,000
550,000

Subsidiary Ltd
Less: PURP (15,000 20/120 )

CU'000
55,000
(1,250)
53,750

10,750

MI share ( 20%)

65

(150,000)
90,000

An adjustment representing the increase in the minority interest on the decrease in holding must
be made. This will be the increase in the minority interest in the net assets of Pip Ltd at disposal.
Net assets at disposal (400,000 + (9/12 120,000))
increase in minority interest % (was 20% now 40% therefore 20%)

10

600,000
(360,000)

C
Minority interest at start of year (10% 300,000)
Minority interest in profits of year (10% 60,000 9/12)

CU
18,000

Consolidated cash flow statements


1

B
MINORITY INTEREST
CUm

266

Dividends to MI ()

2.7

C/d

6.0
8.7

B/d
IS
Revaluation
Acquisition of sub (6.4 25%)

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3.6
2.0
1.5
1.6
8.7

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C
INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
CU'000
635
69
704

B/d
IS (230 30%)

Dividends from associates ()


C/d

CU'000
4
700
704

Transactions between associates and the group are not cancelled on consolidation, hence the
repayment of the advance of CU30,000 will appear in the consolidated cash flow statement. The
cash from sale of the plant will be reflected in the associate's own cash flow statement, but not in
the consolidated cash flow statement all that is shown in the consolidated cash flow statement
is dividends received by the parent from associates (100,000 20p 40% = CU8,000).

The net cash effect of the disposal is shown (i.e. CU2 million cash proceeds less the CU20,000
cash and cash equivalents disposed of = CU1,980,000).

The net cash effect of the acquisition is shown. This will usually be the cash consideration less
the cash and cash equivalents acquired. However, in this case, Dougal Ltd has acquired Lucy Ltd's
overdraft so the net cash effect is the cash consideration of CU400,000 plus the overdraft of
CU40,000 = CU440,000.

The cash outflow will be in respect of cash paid for purchases of PPE. In calculating this figure
the PPE acquired under finance leases and the PPE acquired with the subsidiary need to be
excluded. The former because the purchase was not for cash, the latter because any cash effect
will have already been included in the consolidated cash flow statement as part of the figure for
acquisition of subsidiary. The cash from the disposals of CU38,000 will be shown as a cash inflow
the two are not netted off.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
B/d
Finance leases
On acquisition of subsidiary
Cash additions ()

CU
257,900
40,000
35,000
413,000
745,900

Disposals
IS - Depreciation
C/d

Increase in receivables (340 235 90)

15

Decrease in payables (275 135 165)

25

CU
32,000
135,000
578,900
745,900

Cash received from the sale of CU460,000 will be shown as an investing inflow, along with any
dividends received from the associate which in this case were CU225,600 (see working below).
INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
B/d
IS (30% 350,000)

CU
120,600
105,000
225,600

Dividends from associates ()


C/d

CU
225,600

225,600

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Group accounts accounting standards


1

Ulysses Ltd is not consolidated. The civil war means that Sarah Ltd is no longer able to exercise
control over Ulysses Ltd; consequently the definition of a subsidiary is not met. Dissimilar
activities are not grounds for exclusion and hence Wally Ltd is consolidated.

Consul Ltd cannot exercise significant influence over Warrior Ltd because it is controlled by
another company and, with a 75% holding, that company can do most things, including passing
special resolutions, without paying much attention to Consul Ltd. Consul Ltd has the largest
shareholding in Admiral Ltd and a board seat, so will be able to exercise significant influence over
Admiral Ltd. Sultan Ltd is not so clear cut. However, it is likely that both the other entity and
Consul Ltd have significant influence over Sultan Ltd.

Per BFRS 3 goodwill acquired in a business combination should be reviewed for impairment
annually.

Statement (1) Untrue there is a presumption that Lyle Ltd would be an associate of Kyle Ltd
at a holding or 20% or over, but this is rebuttable (for example if another party held, say, 70% of
the shares whilst Kyle Ltd only held 30%).
Statement (2) True if Kyle Ltd controls Lyle Ltd then Lyle Ltd will be a subsidiary not an
associate.
Statement (3) True there is no elimination of balances for an associate as the associate is not
part of the group.

B
CU
2,880,000
7,200,000
400,000
10,480,000

Cash (80% 3,000,000 CU1.20)


Shares (80% 3,000,000 2 CU1.50)
Acquisition fees

In accordance with BFRS 3, restructuring provisions can only be included in the goodwill
calculation if there is an existing liability for the restructuring in accordance with BAS 37
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. In this case Jerry Ltd has no such existing
liability and therefore the provision is excluded.
Cost of investment
Less: Share of fair value of net assets acquired
Carrying amount of net assets
Fair value adjustment to PPE
Contingent liability
Group share 80%
Goodwill

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CU
1,350,000
100,000
(200,000)
1,250,000

CU
1,450,000

(1,000,000)
450,000

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