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FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Mergers and Acquisitions

Advise on the benefits, drawbacks, alternatives, and target selection criteria for expansion through mergers or acquisitions.

One of the means by which companies expand is through mergers and acquisitions. However, there are other means of expansion aside from these methods.

Inkline Plc. is one of your client companies intending to expand its business by means of merger or acquisition. Your firm of management consultants has been asked to advise the management of the company on what steps to take while considering the merger and acquisition methods, and whether it should go ahead with the expansion programme or otherwise.

Required:

a. (i) FOUR benefits derivable from its proposed means of expansion. (4 Marks)
(ii) THREE probable demerits of employing its proposed method of expansion. (3 Marks)

b. TWO alternatives to merger and acquisition in your report. (2 Marks)

c. Where the company decides to go ahead with either of these methods, indicate THREE criteria the company may consider in choosing its target company. (6 Marks)

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PSA&F – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q3b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explains the term "public debt" and discusses three benefits and two demerits of public debt.

The Debt Management Office (DMO) in Nigeria manages the Nation’s public debt.

Required:

  • Explain the term “Public Debt.”
  • Discuss THREE benefits and TWO demerits of public debt.

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PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the causes of Nigeria’s public debt increase, along with the benefits and adverse effects of public debt.

For some years, the level of Nigeria’s public debt has maintained an upward trend.

Required:
(a) Discuss four major causes for the increase in public debt.
(7 Marks)
(b) Explain three major benefits and two adverse effects of public debt to the country.
(8 Marks)

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q4 – The Business Environment

Benefits of engaging in international business.

Which of the following is a benefit derivable through international business?
A. Economies of scale
B. Low profit
C. High cost
D. Short supply of goods and services
E. Insufficient capital accumulation

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MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q6c – Decision-Making Techniques | Information Systems

Enumerates three advantages and two disadvantages of Decision Support Systems (DSS).

Enumerate THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages of DSS.

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MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q5d – Information Systems Development and Security

Defines social networking, states two benefits, and outlines two risks associated with it.

Define social networking, stating TWO benefits and TWO risks of social networking.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identifying a non-benefit of management by objectives (MBO)

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of management by objectives (MBO)?
A. Ensures team members are clear about their work
B. Helps managers control teams
C. Provides a sense of purpose for individuals
D. Provides for easy implementation without employee resistance
E. Enables employees and managers to discern tasks that contribute to the organisation’s objectives

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PT – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3a – Income Tax Liabilities

Computation of chargeable income for a physically challenged employee with various benefits and allowances.

Mr. Antitom (physically challenged) was employed as a Chief Accountant of Nangode Ltd on 1 April 2020 on an annual basic salary of GH¢60,000 x 10,000 – GH¢100,000. He was entitled to the following monthly allowances and benefits:

Allowances & Benefits Monthly Amount (GH¢)
Responsibility Allowance 4,400
Professional Allowance 6,600
House Help Allowance 8,200
Utilities 4,200
Overtime Allowance 6,000
Provision of furnished accommodation by the employer for which he paid 5% of his basic salary.
Provision of vehicle and fuel by the employer for both official and private use.
Bonus payment amounting to 25% of his basic salary.
He contributed 5.5% of his basic salary to the Mandatory Pension Scheme and an additional 10% to a Voluntary Pension Scheme approved by the National Pension Regulatory Authority.
Married with 3 children, 2 in approved Senior High Schools in Ghana, 1 at the University of South Africa.
Earned interest of GH¢4,000 on a savings account with Kilma Bank.
Received a net dividend of GH¢20,480 from an investment with Enoga Securities.
Required:
Compute the chargeable income of Mr. Antitom for the 2022 year of assessment.
(20 marks)

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AA – July 2023 – L2 – Q5b – Audit and Assurance Evidence, Professional and Ethical Considerations

Explanation of five benefits of documenting audit work.

b) ISA 230: Audit Documentation deals with the auditor’s responsibility to prepare audit documentation for an audit of financial statements.

Required:
State FIVE (5) benefits of documenting audit work. (5 marks)

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FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Mergers and Acquisitions

Advise on the benefits, drawbacks, alternatives, and target selection criteria for expansion through mergers or acquisitions.

One of the means by which companies expand is through mergers and acquisitions. However, there are other means of expansion aside from these methods.

Inkline Plc. is one of your client companies intending to expand its business by means of merger or acquisition. Your firm of management consultants has been asked to advise the management of the company on what steps to take while considering the merger and acquisition methods, and whether it should go ahead with the expansion programme or otherwise.

Required:

a. (i) FOUR benefits derivable from its proposed means of expansion. (4 Marks)
(ii) THREE probable demerits of employing its proposed method of expansion. (3 Marks)

b. TWO alternatives to merger and acquisition in your report. (2 Marks)

c. Where the company decides to go ahead with either of these methods, indicate THREE criteria the company may consider in choosing its target company. (6 Marks)

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PSA&F – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q3b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explains the term "public debt" and discusses three benefits and two demerits of public debt.

The Debt Management Office (DMO) in Nigeria manages the Nation’s public debt.

Required:

  • Explain the term “Public Debt.”
  • Discuss THREE benefits and TWO demerits of public debt.

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PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the causes of Nigeria’s public debt increase, along with the benefits and adverse effects of public debt.

For some years, the level of Nigeria’s public debt has maintained an upward trend.

Required:
(a) Discuss four major causes for the increase in public debt.
(7 Marks)
(b) Explain three major benefits and two adverse effects of public debt to the country.
(8 Marks)

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q4 – The Business Environment

Benefits of engaging in international business.

Which of the following is a benefit derivable through international business?
A. Economies of scale
B. Low profit
C. High cost
D. Short supply of goods and services
E. Insufficient capital accumulation

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MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q6c – Decision-Making Techniques | Information Systems

Enumerates three advantages and two disadvantages of Decision Support Systems (DSS).

Enumerate THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages of DSS.

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MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q5d – Information Systems Development and Security

Defines social networking, states two benefits, and outlines two risks associated with it.

Define social networking, stating TWO benefits and TWO risks of social networking.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identifying a non-benefit of management by objectives (MBO)

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of management by objectives (MBO)?
A. Ensures team members are clear about their work
B. Helps managers control teams
C. Provides a sense of purpose for individuals
D. Provides for easy implementation without employee resistance
E. Enables employees and managers to discern tasks that contribute to the organisation’s objectives

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PT – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3a – Income Tax Liabilities

Computation of chargeable income for a physically challenged employee with various benefits and allowances.

Mr. Antitom (physically challenged) was employed as a Chief Accountant of Nangode Ltd on 1 April 2020 on an annual basic salary of GH¢60,000 x 10,000 – GH¢100,000. He was entitled to the following monthly allowances and benefits:

Allowances & Benefits Monthly Amount (GH¢)
Responsibility Allowance 4,400
Professional Allowance 6,600
House Help Allowance 8,200
Utilities 4,200
Overtime Allowance 6,000
Provision of furnished accommodation by the employer for which he paid 5% of his basic salary.
Provision of vehicle and fuel by the employer for both official and private use.
Bonus payment amounting to 25% of his basic salary.
He contributed 5.5% of his basic salary to the Mandatory Pension Scheme and an additional 10% to a Voluntary Pension Scheme approved by the National Pension Regulatory Authority.
Married with 3 children, 2 in approved Senior High Schools in Ghana, 1 at the University of South Africa.
Earned interest of GH¢4,000 on a savings account with Kilma Bank.
Received a net dividend of GH¢20,480 from an investment with Enoga Securities.
Required:
Compute the chargeable income of Mr. Antitom for the 2022 year of assessment.
(20 marks)

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AA – July 2023 – L2 – Q5b – Audit and Assurance Evidence, Professional and Ethical Considerations

Explanation of five benefits of documenting audit work.

b) ISA 230: Audit Documentation deals with the auditor’s responsibility to prepare audit documentation for an audit of financial statements.

Required:
State FIVE (5) benefits of documenting audit work. (5 marks)

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