Question 1

How would KL account for itsinvestment in MNin its consolidated financial statements for the year to 31 December 20X9?

Options :

A : Joint venture

B : Joint arrangement

C : Financial asset

D : Subsidiary

Answer: A

Question 2

W and Y are very similar entities with the same level of profit before interest and tax. However, W has gearing of 95% and Y has gearing of 30%.

Which of the following statements is true?

Options :

A : Investing in W carries a higher level of risk than investing in Y.

B : A greater proportion of profit will be available out of which to declare a dividend in W.

C : Investors in Y will expect a higher return than investors in W.

D : Y has a greater commitment to meet interest payments than W.

Answer: A

Question 3

ST acquired 75% of the 2 million $1 equity shares of CD on 1 January 20X3, when the retained earnings of CD were S3,550,000. CD has no other reserves.

ST paid $5,600,000 for the shares in CD and the non controlling interest was measured at its fair value of S1,400,000 at acquisition.

At 1 January 20X3, the fair value of CD's net assets were equal to their carrying amount, with the exception of a building. This building had a fair value of $1,000,000 in excess of its carrying amount and a remaining useful life of 25 years on 1 January 20X3.

At 31 December 20X5, the retained earnings of ST and CD were $8,500,000 and $5,250,000 respectively.

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

Options :

A : $1,795,000

B : $1,607,500

C : $1,825,000

D : $1,805,000

Answer: A

Question 4

KL sells luxury leather handbags and has 3 stores in exclusive shopping areas. Following years of static revenues and margins, in August 20X6KLopened a fourth store at a busy airport terminal which is proving to be successful.

The revenue and gross profit of KL for the years ended 31 March 20X7 and 20X6 are as follows:

Which of the following would be a contributing factor to the movement in the gross profit margin of KL?

Options :

A : A worldwide shortage of leather resulting in increased prices from suppliers.

B : The opportunity to sellhandbags in the airport store at a premium price.

C : KL locating a new supplier prepared to supply handbags at a cheaper price.

D : KL locating a new supplier closer to the warehouse, reducing distribution costs.

Answer: A

Question 5

ST has sold its main office property, which had a carrying value of $360,000,to AB, a property management entity.

The property was sold for $400,000 which isequal to itsfair value and was immediately leased back under an operating lease agreement.

Which of the following journals will record this transaction?

Options :

A :

B :

C :

D :

Answer: A

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