Question Tag: Investor's Stake

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(i) During the year ended March 31, 2021, plant and equipment with a carrying amount of N40,000,000 were sold for N55,000,000. The profit or loss on disposal was charged to distribution expenses.
(ii) Dividend of 2 kobo per share was paid in the year ended March 31, 2021, and there were also bonus issues.
(iii) Depreciation charged for the year was N10,000,000 on furniture and N30,000,000 on plant and equipment.
(iv) During the year, an investment that cost N12,500,000 some years ago was disposed of for N20,000,000. The profit or loss on disposal was charged to administrative expenses.
(v) Dividends received were from investments in shares and the immediate disposal of rights issues from the investment in a blue-chip company.

You are required to:
a. Prepare the statement of cash flows of Badary Plc for the year ended March 31, 2021, using the direct method in accordance with IAS 7. (20 Marks)
b. Discuss the profitability, gearing, and investor’s stake in Badary Plc and recommend strategies for improving or sustaining them. (10 Marks)