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FA – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q5c – Profitability vs Liquidity Ratios

Explain the difference between profitability and liquidity ratios and provide two examples of each.

Accounting ratios cover a wide array of ratios that are used by accountants and act as different indicators that measure profitability, liquidity, and potential financial distress in a company’s financials.

Required:

Differentiate between profitability ratios and liquidity ratios and give TWO examples each.

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FA – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q5a – Inventory Loss and Statement of Profit or Loss

Compute inventory loss due to fire and prepare a statement of profit or loss for a sole trader.

Mawulolo Enterprise is a retail business that prepares its accounts on 31 March each year. The business maintains a standard gross profit margin of 30% on sales.

The following financial information was extracted from its records as at 31 March 2024:

Item GH¢
Inventory at 1 April 2023 254,000
Operating Expenses 378,000
Finance Cost 58,000
Purchases 1,306,000
Sales 1,900,000
Inventory in good standing at 31 March 2024 192,000

On 31 March 2024, a fire outbreak in the warehouse destroyed some of the inventory records and goods.

The tax charge for the year is estimated at GH¢30,000.

Required:

i)Calculate the amount of inventory lost.

ii) Prepare the Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 March 2024

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FA – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q4- Preparation of Financial Statements for a Sole Trader

Prepare the Statement of Profit or Loss and Statement of Financial Position for a sole trader from given financial data and adjustments.

The following list of assets, liabilities, and equity as at 30 June 2023 was extracted from the books of Akuorkor, a sole trader:

Trial Balance as at 30 June 2023

Item GH¢
Plant and equipment – cost 100,000
Accumulated depreciation – Plant & Equipment 36,000
Office fixtures – cost 25,000
Accumulated depreciation – Office Fixtures 2,500
Inventory 15,250
Trade receivables and prepayments 17,500
Trade payables and accrued expenses 8,800
Bank overdraft 4,425
Loan (10% interest per annum) 47,500
Capital 58,525

Summary of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

Receipts GH¢
Capital introduced 11,000
Cash from customers 213,750
Total Receipts 224,750
Payments GH¢
Cash drawings (Note 5) 11,225
Loan repayments (Note 7) 10,000
Payment to suppliers 87,800
Rent 11,000
Wages 45,000
Office expenses 6,250
Total Payments 171,275

Additional Information:

  1. Closing inventory on 30 June 2024 was GH¢13,925.
  2. Depreciation policies:
    • Plant & Equipment: 20% per annum reducing balance.
    • Office Equipment: 10% per annum on cost.
    • Fixtures & Fittings: Straight-line method over 4 years with a full year’s charge in the year of acquisition.
  3. GH¢2,500 worth of fixtures & fittings was introduced into the business.
  4. Prepayments and accrued expenses as at 30 June 2023:
    • Rent paid in advance: GH¢1,250
    • Accrued wages: GH¢2,150
  5. Cash drawings included:
    • Wages: GH¢3,375
    • Payments to suppliers: GH¢2,100
    • Advertising leaflets: GH¢1,300 (Half not yet distributed).
  6. Bank balance per statement: GH¢53,350 after adjusting for unpresented cheques.
  7. Loan repayments include GH¢4,750 in interest payments.
  8. Assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2024:
    • Rent paid in advance: GH¢1,350
    • Accrued wages: GH¢2,625
    • Amounts due to suppliers: GH¢6,100
    • Amounts due from customers: GH¢11,150
  9. Major customer went into liquidation owing GH¢8,000; only 20% recoverable.

Required:

Prepare:
i) Statement of Profit or Loss for Akuorkor for the year ended 30 June 2024
ii) Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2024.

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FA – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q3b – Bank Reconciliation

Prepare an adjusted cash book and reconcile it with the bank statement balance.

The cash book of Lawra Ltd as at 31 December 2023 shows a balance of GH¢36,900, which does not match the bank statement balance of GH¢41,100. Investigation revealed the following discrepancies:

  1. Cheques received of GH¢104,000, GH¢10,000, and GH¢24,900 were still in the business drawer.

  2. Standing orders for electricity charges (GH¢2,400) and insurance (GH¢3,600) were paid by the bank but not recorded in the cash book.

  3. The bank charged GH¢300 for a cheque book issued to Lawra Ltd.

  4. The bank incorrectly debited GH¢9,910 to Lawra Ltd’s account, which was intended for another customer.

  5. A credit transfer of GH¢10,000 was received but not recorded in the cash book.

  6. A cheque for GH¢140,000 drawn by Lawra Ltd was correctly recorded in the cash book but was debited as GH¢14,000 by the bank.

  7. The following cheques, paid in November 2023, remained unpresented:

    Cheque Number Amount (GH¢)
    0000111 4,000
    0000117 10,000
    0000120 9,310

Required:

i) Prepare the adjusted cash book for Lawra Ltd as at 31 December 2023.

ii) Prepare a bank reconciliation statement reconciling the adjusted cash book balance to the bank statement balance.  

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FA – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q2b – Allowance for Receivables and Irrecoverable Debt

Prepare the allowance for receivables and irrecoverable debt expense accounts for a financial period.

At 1 August 2023, the balance on the allowance for receivables account was GH¢12,600.

At 31 August 2023, the company’s management decided that the revised balance should be 10% of the month-end accounts receivable.

Required:

Prepare the Allowance for Receivables and Irrecoverable Debt Expense accounts, showing the necessary entries for the financial period ending 31 August 2023.

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ICMA – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q5b – Budgeting Models and Systems

Explain the benefits of GIFMIS to the government of Ghana.

Efforts to improve Public Financial Management (PFM) Systems in Ghana led to the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), which is an adaptation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). The rationale of GIFMIS is to establish an integrated ICT-based PFM system in Ghana at national, regional, and district levels.

Required:

State FOUR benefits of GIFMIS to the government of Ghana.

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ICMA – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q5a – Cost Segregation and Estimation

Determine fixed and variable cost components using regression analysis and estimate total cost for a given production level.

Ebo LTD is planning to determine its variable and fixed cost elements for its planned activity level for the next year. The company has recorded the following costs and production units in the past six months:

Month Units (X) Cost (Y)
January 5.8 40.3
February 7.7 47.1
March 8.2 48.7
April 6.1 40.6
May 6.5 44.5
June 7.5 47.1

Required:

i) Construct the least square regression model. 
ii) Determine the variable cost per unit of output using the model. 
iii) Determine the fixed cost for the month using the model. 
iv) Estimate the total cost if the company plans to produce 6,200 units.

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

Objective questions testing knowledge on Nigerian government functions.

A rule of customary law that is against the principles of natural justice, equity, and good conscience is said to have failed the
A. Incompatibility test
B. Public policy test
C. Repugnancy test
D. Equity test
E. Good conscience test

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Objective questions testing knowledge on Nigerian government functions, customary law, and partnership structures.

1. The organ of the government that is responsible for making laws in Nigeria is
A. Judiciary
B. Executive
C. Legislature
D. Courts
E. House of Chiefs

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q6 – Basics of Business Finance and Financial Markets

Explanation of loan covenants, reasons and benefits for share repurchase, and features of a finance lease arrangement.

(a) For many loan agreements, the borrower is required to provide undertakings or guarantees of some kind.
Distinguish between covenants and guarantees. (5 Marks)

(b) State THREE reasons why a company will repurchase its shares and THREE benefits that will accrue to the company for doing so. (6 Marks)

(c) Companies can acquire assets with finance lease instead of buying assets with equity or debt capital.
State SIX main features of a finance lease arrangement. (9 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Investment Decisions

Evaluate the investment project using IRR and advise management on the project feasibility.

Uhuru Nigeria Limited wants to buy a new item of equipment which will be used to improve service delivery to its customers. Using the internal rate of return (IRR) method of investment appraisal, you are required to evaluate the project and advise the management of the company. Estimated cash flows from the project are as provided below:

Year Cash Flow (N)
0 (400,000)
1 140,000
2 150,000
3 170,000
4 190,000

The expected minimum required rate of return of the company is fixed at 25%.

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q4 – The Role of Professional Accountants in Business and

Explanation of ethical dilemmas, powers of professional bodies, and methods for resolving ethical dilemmas.

(a) Distinguish between ethical dilemma and conflict of interest. (4 Marks)
(b) Globally, professional bodies are backed by law, consequently, a measure of authority is conferred upon them which they regularly exercise whenever the situation or circumstance demands.
State THREE powers of a professional body. (6 Marks)
(c) State FIVE possible ways of resolving ethical dilemma in a business environment. (10 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Management Functions, Organizational Behavior

Explanation of supervision and detailed classification of Mintzberg's managerial roles.

(a) Describe the term “supervision”. (2 Marks)
(b) Henry Mintzberg suggested that managers perform three main roles, which can be further analysed into TEN different roles. Classify and explain these management roles. (18 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Explanation of reinforcement theory and self-efficacy, and their applications in the business environment.

(a) Describe reinforcement theory and state the main assumption that guides reinforcement theory.
(b) Explain the ways by which reinforcement theory can be employed in the business environment.
(c) What is self-efficacy? State and explain the ways by which levels of self-efficacy impact human functions.

(Total 20 Marks)

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q1b – The Business Environment

State five functions each for the Administration and Finance departments of an organization.

Innoson Transport Company plans to create two new departments, administration and finance. In view of this, two managers will be hired to oversee these functional units.
State FIVE functions of each of the two departments.

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q1a – The Business Environment

Identify and explain Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture.

Geert Hofstede gave an international perspective on suggesting that culture differs among nations.

Identify and explain the FIVE dimensions of national culture as suggested by Hofstede.

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BMF- Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q20 – The Business Environment

Identify the correct statement regarding the laws of demand and supply.

Which of the following statements in relation to the laws of demand and supply is correct?
A. An increase in price leads to an increase in demand
B. A decrease in price leads to a decrease in demand
C. If demand is highly elastic, a reduction in the sales price will result in an increase in total sales revenue
D. The quantity of a good that suppliers are willing to sell falls when the price of the good rises
E. The quantity of a good that suppliers are willing to sell rises when the price of the good falls

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