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  • 20 Marks

CR – Nov 2018 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Statement of Cash Flows (IAS 7)

Preparation of Happy Plc’s statement of cash flows and analysis of revaluation and financing adjustments.

Happy is a publicly listed company. Its financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2017, including comparatives, are shown below:

Notes:

  1. On November 1, 2016, Happy acquired an additional plant under a finance lease with a fair value of ₦3 million. The property was also revalued upward by ₦4 million, with ₦1.3 million of the revaluation reserve transferred to deferred tax. No disposals occurred during the period.
  2. Depreciation on property, plant, and equipment amounted to ₦1.8 million, and amortization of deferred development expenditure was ₦0.4 million.

Required:

Prepare the statement of cash flows of Happy Plc for the year ended July 31, 2017, in accordance with IAS 7, using the indirect method. (20 Marks)

 

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  • 30 Marks

CR – Nov 2018 – L3 – SA – Q1a – Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS 10)

Prepare a consolidated statement of financial position for Adegaga Laboratories Plc., including the effects of an acquisition and goodwill impairment.

Adegaga Laboratories Plc (“AdeLabs”) is one of the largest companies in Nigeria engaged in cosmetic development and manufacturing. Its largest customer base is in the healthcare sector for post-surgery patients and the Nigeria movie industry (aka Nollywood). In the prior financial period, AdeLabs’ expansion strategy has been largely focused on growth by acquisition and joint ventures.

Additional Information:

  1. As part of this, AdeLabs acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Bodegas Limited (“Bodegas”) on January 1, 2015, when the retained earnings of Bodegas was N93.75 million. Following the share acquisition, AdeLabs had control over Bodegas – no shares have been issued by Bodegas following the acquisition. The non-controlling interest in Bodegas was measured at its fair value of N20 million at the date of acquisition.
  2. On January 1, 2016, AdeLabs acquired 50% of the equity share capital of ChidePlastics Limited (“ChidePlast”) when the retained earnings of ChidePlast was N41.25 million. This acquisition was classified as a joint venture in accordance with IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements. ChidePlast has not issued any shares since the acquisition date.
  3. The balance on “other reserves” relates to movements in the values of investments in Bodegas and ChidePlast in the books of AdeLabs. N18.75 million relates to Bodegas, and the remainder to ChidePlast.
  4. AdeLabs’ non-current liabilities relate to a borrowing (long-term) taken out on January 1, 2017. This borrowing has an agreed coupon rate of 4% p.a., and the interest expense due in respect of 2017 has been paid and accounted for in profit for the year. The effective interest rate estimated with this financial liability is 8% p.a.
  5. As part of its annual impairment review, AdeLabs concluded that the goodwill on the acquisition of Bodegas was impaired by 20% at December 31, 2017. No other impairments of goodwill have arisen.
  6. AdeLabs sold goods to ChidePlast with a value of N75 million and a selling margin of 40% in November 2017. As at year-end December 31, 2017, 75% of these items are unsold.

Accounts for all companies are made up to December 31 annually.

Required:

Prepare for Adegaga Laboratories Plc:

  1. A consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2017. (20 Marks)
  2. On January 1, 2018, AdeLabs acquired an additional 10% of the equity shares of Bodegas. The purchase consideration for this additional acquisition was N52,500,000.

    i. Briefly explain how this additional acquisition will impact the preparation of AdeLabs’ consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. (4 Marks)

    ii. Calculate the adjustment that will be required to be made to AdeLabs’ statement of financial position as a result of this acquisition. (6 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q7 – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Reasons for business cessation, computation of net terminal adjusted profit, and assessable profits

Raposa Nigeria Limited, a company located in Sambisa Forest, Kutunwegi State of Nigeria, commenced operations on November 1, 2017. The accounting year-end was September 30. Due to government policy restricting rice importation, the business’s going concern was threatened, leading the Board of Directors to decide to cease operations on December 31, 2022.

The adjusted profits for the relevant periods are as follows:

Period Adjusted Profit (N)
Period to September 30, 2019 2,100,000
Year ended September 30, 2020 2,400,000
Year ended September 30, 2021 3,640,000
Year ended September 30, 2022 6,300,000
Period to December 31, 2022 500,000

Additional Information:

  1. A bad debt of N120,000, written off in the 2020 assessment year, was recovered in October 2021.
  2. N20,000 was spent to recover this debt.
  3. An expenditure of N350,000 incurred in the 2020 assessment year was accounted for in the profit or loss but was not paid until August 2022.

Upon cessation, the revenue authority planned a back-duty investigation and informed the taxpayer accordingly. As a tax consultant, you are invited to determine the assessable profits for the relevant periods from the commencement of trade to business cessation.

Required: a. State THREE reasons why a business may cease trading. (3 Marks)
b. Compute net terminal adjusted profit. (6 Marks)
c. Compute assessable profits for all the relevant years of assessment. (6 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q6b – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explain five key contents required in a Withholding Tax returns/payment schedule.

It is expected that a schedule of Withholding Tax (WHT) payable should be prepared by applying the correct WHT rate on each transaction/payment made during the month. Thereafter, a cheque for the amount due to the Federal Inland Revenue Service is raised and forwarded together with the WHT schedule to one of the approved collecting banks for processing.

Required:
Explain FIVE contents of a WHT returns/payment schedule. (10 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q6a – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explain the functions and powers of the Nigerian Customs Service Board.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is one of the major revenue-generating agencies for the Federal Government of Nigeria. The establishment of the Nigerian Customs Service Board, which is under the control of the Federal Ministry of Finance, is contained in section 1 of the Nigerian Customs Service Board Act Cap.C45 LFN 2004 (as amended). The Board is responsible for the administration of the Customs and Excise Management Act.

Required:
Explain the functions and powers of the Board. (5 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5 – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explain stamp duty exemptions, electronic document receipt, duties on contracts, and electronic money transfer levies.

Stamp duties are duties basically on instruments (defined to include written document). Stamp duties are governed by Stamp Duties Act Cap. S8 LFN 2004 (as amended), which provides for the levying of duties on certain matters specified in the Act, effective April 1, 1993.

a. Explain THREE instruments exempted from stamp duties. (3 Marks)
b. Describe when electronic documents are considered received in Nigeria. (3 Marks)
c. Discuss duty on contracts. (3 Marks)
d. Explain the electronic money transfer levy. (6 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4 – Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Compute the net income assessable in the hands of trustees and assessable income of each beneficiary.

The records of the two trustees of Olalomi Children Settlement created in favor of the three children—Olami, Olambe, and Olaide—revealed the following as of December 31, 2020:

Income Type Amount (N)
Rental income (gross) 398,900
Trading income 210,000
Dividend (gross) 196,000
Profit on sale of non-current assets 600,000

Additional Information:

  1. The interest received was from Gbogbo-Ero Commercial Bank Limited.
  2. Other allowable expenses amounted to N23,000.
  3. Each beneficiary was entitled to a quarter of the net distributable income.
  4. Fixed annuity to the beneficiaries was N42,000 (gross) to be shared equally.
  5. Trustee’s remuneration per trust deed was fixed at N25,000 each, plus 2.5% of the total computed income.
  6. Discretionary payments were made to Olami (N10,000), Olambe (N34,000), and Olaide (N29,000).
  7. Agreed capital allowance was N87,600.
  8. Administrative and other expenses amounted to N106,000.

Required: a. Compute the net income assessable in the hands of the trustees. (14 Marks)
b. Compute the assessable income in the hands of each beneficiary. (6 Marks)

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  • 9 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3b – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explain the roles and responsibilities of government, taxpayers, and revenue agencies in Nigeria’s National Tax Policy.

In line with the provisions of the revised National Tax Policy (NTP) in 2017, explain the roles and responsibilities of the following stakeholders:

i. The government (3 Marks)
ii. The taxpayers (3 Marks)
iii. Revenue agencies (3 Marks)

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  • 11 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3a – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Describe the composition and functions of Nigeria’s tax administration bodies, including the Joint Tax Board and State Board of Internal Revenue.

a. Tax administration in Nigeria involves the practical interpretations and application of the tax laws. The bodies charged with the administration of tax in Nigeria are the Federal, State, and Local Governments. The tax authorities of these tiers of government derive their power from Federal laws.

i. State the composition of the Joint Tax Board. (3 Marks)

ii. Outline FOUR functions of the State Board of Internal Revenue. (3 Marks)

iii. State FIVE levies and taxes collectible by the Local Government Revenue Committee. (5 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q2 – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Discuss the tax law provisions for a change in accounting year end, revenue practice, and compute assessable profits.

Forward Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian manufacturing company, has been operating for several years with an accounting year-end on June 30. The company recently decided to change its year-end to September 30. The adjusted profits for the relevant periods are as follows:

Period Adjusted Profit (N)
Year ended June 30, 2014 2,700,000
Year ended June 30, 2015 3,300,000
Period ended September 30, 2015 1,500,000
Year ended September 30, 2016 4,200,000
Year ended September 30, 2017 3,600,000

Additional Information:

  1. Income overstated:
    • June 30, 2015: N250,000
    • September 30, 2016: N280,000
  2. Expenditure understated:
    • June 30, 2014: N160,000
    • September 30, 2017: N150,000

Required: a. Explain the tax law provisions for a business changing its accounting year-end. (5 Marks)

b. Describe the Revenue practice related to these provisions. (3 Marks)

c. Compute the assessable profits for all affected years of assessment, considering the tax law and Revenue practice. (12 Marks)

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  • 4 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q4c – IFRS 9 Financial Instrument Classes

Describe two classifications of financial instruments under IFRS 9, including criteria for measurement.

Explain TWO classes of financial instruments in accordance with IFRS 9. (4 Marks)

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  • 2 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q4b – Enhancing Characteristics of Financial Information

Explain any two enhancing characteristics of financial information as per IFRS.

Explain any TWO enhancing characteristics of financial information. (2 Marks)

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  • 7 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q4a – IFRS Issuance Process

Summary: Describe six steps in the issuance process of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Describe SIX steps involved in the process of issuing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). (6 Marks)

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  • 5 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q3b – Bargain Purchase and IFRS 3 Review Requirements

Explanation of a bargain purchase and IFRS 3 items requiring review when gain from bargain purchase arises.

b. A gain from a bargain purchase may arise in the course of a business combination and when this happens, the acquirer must review or reassessthe procedure used to measure certain items at the acquisition date.
Required:
Explain the term “Gain from a bargain purchase” and identify the three
items stipulated in IFRS 3 that must be reviewed.

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  • 15 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q3a – Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Preparation of the consolidated statement of financial position for Food Plc and its subsidiary Eba Ltd as of September 30, 2020.

a. Food Plc has a subsidiary, Eba Limited. The statements of financial position of the companies as at September 30, 2020 are presented below:


Additional Information:
(i) Food PLC acquired four hundred and eighty million shares in Eba Limited two years ago when the balances in retained earnings and general
reserves were N60,000,000 and N48,000,000 respectively.
(ii) The fair value of non-controlling interests in Eba limited as at the acquisition date was N158,000,000.
(iii) During the year, goods costing N80,000,000 to Food PLC were transferred to Eba Limited. It is the policy of Food PLC to transfer goods at cost plus 25%. A quarter of these goods have been sold by Eba Limited at year end.
(iv) Part of the bills receivable have been discounted by Food PLC.
(v) The sum of N8,000,000 transferred by Eba Limited to Food PLC as part payment for indebtedness was received after the reporting date.
(vi) An impairment test revealed a loss of N16,000,000 on the goodwill arising on the acquisition of Eba Limited.
(vii) The carrying amount of the net assets of Eba Limited is N20,000,000 more than the fair value at acquisition date. This was due to the loss in value of the company’s machinery occasioned by change in technology. The machinery is depreciated at a flat rate of 15% on cost.
(viii) The nominal value of the ordinary shares of Food PLC are denominated in 50 kobo per share, while those of Eba Limited are 25 kobo each.

Required:
a. Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position of Food group as at September 30, 2020. (15 Marks)

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  • 9 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q2 – Statement of Cash Flows

Prepare a statement of cash flows using the direct method for Obudu Nigeria Limited based on the given financial statements.

Financial statements and extract from the cashbook of Obudu Nigeria Limited for the year ended December 31, 2020 are summarised below:
Obudu Nigeria Limited Statement of profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2020

Obudu Nigeria Limited Statement of financial position as at December 31



Other Information
(i) The 8% loan notes have been partly redeemed. It is expected that the full redemption will be made in five years time.
(ii) A cash payment for insurance of N1million was omitted in the cash book and other records.
(iii) The investments are not easily realisable.
Required:
a. Prepare the statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2020 using the direct method in accordance with IAS 7. (9 Marks)
b. Prepare a statement of reconciliation of the operating profit to cash flow from operations. (5 Marks)
c. Discuss the benefits of statement of cash flows information to users of financial statements.

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  • 30 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q1 – Financial Performance Ratios

This question asks for the computation of key financial ratios and an analysis of the viability of acquiring controlling interests in two companies.

There has been agitation to stop importation of containers from China, to increase patronage of local industries. The Board of Favour PLC is planning to acquire 75% controlling interests in either Grace Limited or Blessing Limited which produce better and cheaper containers locally. As a trainee working in
Obokun Chartered Accountants, the Managing Partner has requested you to carry out performance score cards of the companies using accounting ratios to assess the viability of the acquisition.

Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2020:



Additional Information:
(i) Inventories as at December 31, 2019 were N60 million, N30 million and N50 Million and the current market prices, 30 kobo, 28 kobo and 10 kobo
for Favour Plc, Grace Limited and Blessing Limited respectively.
(ii) Purchases for cash within 365 days in the year 2020 were 10%, 20% and 40% of cost of sales for Favour Plc, Grace Limited and Blessing Limited
respectively.
Required:
a. Calculate the following ratios for Grace Limited and Blessing Limited.
i. Net profit margin
ii. Quick ratio
iii. Debt equity ratio
iv. Proprietary ratio
v. Earnings yield
vi. Net asset per share

b. Draft a technical report titled “Performance Scorecard‟ of Blessing Limited and Grace Limited and advise Favour Plc in which of the two companies it should acquire 75% controlling interests. (10 Marks)

c. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Favour Plc noted that the records of Blessing Limited and Grace Limited are maintained using block chain technologies.

Required: Discuss the type of records that a company can maintain in blockchain and state TWO benefits of making use of this technology. (10 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q5 – Professional Behaviour and IAS 38 Conditions

Discuss professional behaviour and threats for accountants, and conditions for recognizing development costs.

(a) Explain briefly what is meant by professional behaviour and outline THREE threats that could affect the work of professional accountants. (5 Marks)

(b) IAS 38 prescribes the requirements for reporting intangible assets in the financial statements of an entity.

Required:
i. Explain FIVE conditions under which development costs can be recognised as intangibles in financial statements. (5 Marks)

ii. Highlight FIVE conditions, which should be considered to determine the useful life in the amortisation of intangible assets in the financial statements. (5 Marks)

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  • 3 Marks

FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q6a – Potential Ordinary Shares in EPS Calculation

Explain potential ordinary shares with three examples as per IAS 33.

IAS 33 – Earnings Per Share (EPS) requires entities to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share. However, diluted EPS and basic EPS will usually differ when there are potential ordinary shares in existence.
Required:

i. Explain the term “potential ordinary share” and provide THREE examples as stated in IAS 33. (3 Marks)
ii. Describe the procedure for ranking when there are several types of potential ordinary share in issue when calculating diluted EPS.
(3 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2022 – L2 – Q6b – Potential Ordinary Shares

Rank the types of potential ordinary shares and calculate the diluted EPS for Jumai Nigeria Limited.

The following information relates to Jumai Nigeria Limited for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Issued ordinary shares of 50k each N3,000,000
Profit for the year N18,000,000
Average market price of shares during the year was N70 per share. The potential financial instruments in existence in the company are detailed below:
i. 800,000 options with exercise price of N52.50.
ii. 5% convertible bond of N6,000,000. Each bond is convertible in year 2025 into ordinary shares at the rate of 30 new shares for every N100 bonds.
iii. 200,000 8% convertible preference shares at N10 per share. Each preference share is convertible in year 2024 at the rate of one ordinary share for every 25 preference shares held. The Company income tax rate is 30%. Assume that all the options are exercised.
Required:
Rank the potential ordinary shares and calculate the diluted EPS for the year ended December 31, 2020. (7 Marks)

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