Question 1

JHG manufactures inexpensive cars that compete largely on price Its cars have very basic equipment and small but economical engines JHG's Board is considering launching a luxury brand of cars that will be far better equipped, more comfortable and have much better performance
Which THREE of the following would be relevant factors to incorporate into the stress testing of this new strategy to create a luxury brand?

Options :

A : Reductions m motorway speed limits

B : The need for consumer research

C : Increased tax on vehicle emissions

D : The cost of designing new cars.

E : Potential changes in interest rates.

F : Sales of JHG-s existing range of cars

Answer: A,C,D

Question 2

GHY is a listed company. Tom isGHY'sCEO and Peter isitsnon-executive Chair of the Board. Tom and Peterbothhave substantial relevant business and industrial experience andboth are believed to have considerable integrity. Tom and Peter quickly developed a good working relationship after Peter's appointment. They have become close friends.
Tom briefs Peter on every aspect of the business. Tom and Peter jointlyagreethe agenda foreveryboard meetingandboth agree on the manner in which matterswill be presented to theboard.
Taking account of the principles of goodcorporategovernance, which of the following statements is correct?

Options :

A : It is entirely appropriate that Tom and Peter have this kind of relationship and both are acting in the best interests of the company

B : Non-contentious board meetings show how well Tom and Peter are running the company and shows that the management is cohesive.

C : The relationship between Peter and Tom may have a detrimental effect on company decision making as the Boardis not always being informed about matters in an unbiased manner.

D : Since the non-executive chair clearly has a significant role within this company there is little danger that any individual will become excessively dominant.

Answer: C

Question 3

R plc is considering an investment of $1,100,000 in a new machine which is expected to have substantial cash inflows over the next five years.
The annual cash flows from this investment and their probability are shown below:
Annual cash flow ($)Probability
200,000 0.4
280,000 0.5
350,000 0.1
At the end of its five-year life, the asset is expected to sell for $100,000. The cost of capital is 5%.
What is the Expected Net Present Value?
Give your answer to the nearest whole $.

Options :

A : C

Answer:

Question 4

TRF is conducting a post completion audit on an investment in a pollution control machine that has reached the end of its five year useful life.
TRF could have been heavily fined if the machine had failed to keep pace with the output of emissions, measured in units. TRF's cost of capital is 10%. When the machine was purchased, there was a choice of three machines on the market:
TRF purchased the Big machine, but annual requirements only exceeded 600,000once, in year 3, when 720,000 units of emissions were emitted.
Calculate the amount that the post completion audit showsTRF overpaid for the ownership costs associated with this machine.
Give your answer to the nearest whole $ (in $'000s).

Options :

A : A

Answer: A

Question 5

Company M has lost 25% of its revenue in the last three months due to bad debts. One of thereceivables written offwasfroma long standing customer and the other three werefromnew customers. The management accountant has warned the sales team that the company cannot survive any more substantial bad debts.
Which of the following internal controls should be put in place to try and prevent further bad debts?

Options :

A : A credit check should be carried out on each new customer.

B : Credit limits should be set for all customers. However, if the credit limit will cost a sale then sales staff can override this limit.

C : Two sales staff must authorise new customers and sign a form stating that they have done so.

D : An aged analysis of customer balances must be reviewed every month.

E : As soon as a customer payment is overdue they should not be allowed to purchase more until their balance has been reduced

Answer: A,D

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