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FA – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Financial Statements Preparation

Determining which item is not part of the statement of financial position.

Which of the following will NOT be a content of the Statement of Financial Position of a company?

A. Non-current assets
B. Finance charge
C. Inventory
D. Payables
E. Loan notes

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CR – May 2020 – Q4a – Capital Reduction Account

This question requires the preparation of a Capital Reduction Account for Sasasila Ltd following a reorganization.

Sasasila Ltd has been operating profitably for a number of years. However, in recent times, the company has been making losses. Below is the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019:

Assets GH¢000
Non-Current Assets
Patents and copyrights 75,000
Land and buildings (net) 200,000
Plant and machinery (net) 150,000
Current Assets
Inventories 125,000
Trade receivables 125,000
Bank 37,500
Investments (cost) 100,000
Total Assets 812,500
Equity and liabilities:
Equity
Ordinary share capital (issued at GH¢10 each) 375,000
20% cumulative preference shares (issued at GH¢10 each) 175,000
Retained earnings (75,000)
Non-current Liabilities
15% Debentures 125,000
Current Liabilities
Interest on debentures 18,750
Trade payables 93,750
Provision for business restructuring 50,000
Provision for legal damages & claims 12,500
Provision for warranties 37,500
Total Equity and Liabilities 812,500

Additional relevant information: The following scheme of reconstruction was approved by all parties as well as the High Court with the exception of only one ordinary shareholder:

  1. The ordinary shares were to be reduced to GH¢5 per share.
  2. The preference shares were to be reduced to GH¢7.5 per share and arrears in dividends for three years were to be canceled from the company’s books.
  3. The fair values of the assets were agreed at the following values:
    • Patents and copyrights: Nil
    • Land and buildings: GH¢225,000
    • Plant and machinery: GH¢75,000
    • Investments: GH¢75,000
    • Inventories: GH¢105,000
    • Trade receivables: GH¢70,000
  4. The balance on retained earnings is to be eliminated in full.
  5. The liability for legal damages and claims was to be settled for GH¢10 million, and the provision for warranties reduced to GH¢27.5 million.
  6. The accrued debenture interest was to be paid in cash.
  7. Investments with a carrying amount of GH¢52.5 million were to be sold for cash at that value to strengthen the working capital position.
  8. The amount set aside for business restructuring was to be eliminated as well.
  9. The High Court directed a payment of GH¢0.2 million to a member who opposed the scheme for 50 ordinary shares held by him.

Prepare the Capital Reduction Account as at 30 June 2019.

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FA – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Elements of Financial Statements

Determines the percentage of liabilities against assets.

What is the percentage of liabilities against assets?
A. 48%
B. 50%
C. 52%
D. 54%
E. 56%

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FA – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Elements of Financial Statements

Defines the residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities.

In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities is termed:
A. Liability
B. Provision
C. Equity
D. Assets
E. Reserves

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FA – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Elements of Financial Statements

Identifies elements related to the measurement of an entity's financial position.

Which of the following elements is directly related to the measurement of an entity’s financial position?
A. Performance, income, and expenses
B. Income, expenses, and equity
C. Performance, income, and equity
D. Assets, liabilities, and equity
E. Assets, liabilities, and performance

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FA – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Recording Financial Transactions

Analyzes the impact of a purchase on the assets and liabilities of a business.

Adeyemi Boat Shop bought a N70,000 electric hoist to lift engines out of boats. The Boat Shop paid N20,000 in cash for the hoist and signed a note to pay the balance in 90 days. This transaction will cause:
A. The Boat Shop’s assets to increase by N70,000 and liabilities to increase by N50,000.
B. No change in owners’ equity but a N50,000 increase in both assets and liabilities.
C. Assets to increase by N50,000 and owners’ equity to decrease by the same amount.
D. No change in total assets, but a N50,000 increase in liabilities.
E. Both assets and liabilities decrease by N50,000.

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FA – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Financial Statements

This question tests the ability to identify which of the listed items is not a liability.

Which of the following is NOT a liability?
A. Accrued wages
B. Trade Payables
C. Prepayments
D. Insurance due but unpaid
E. Rent arrears

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FA – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Financial Analysis

Identify the item that is not considered a liability.

Which of the following is NOT a liability?
A. Accrued wages
B. Trade payables
C. Prepayments
D. Insurance due but unpaid
E. Rent received in advance

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FA – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Elements of Financial Statements

Explain five elements of financial statements and state four models of measurement of elements of financial statements.

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Conceptual Framework describes the elements of financial statements as broad classes of financial effects of transactions and other events.

i. Explain five elements of financial statements.
ii. State four models of measurement of the elements of financial statements.

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FA – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Elements of Financial Statements

Identifying the correct term for a present obligation of an entity arising from past events.

A present obligation of an entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits, is known as:

A. An asset
B. A provision
C. A liability
D. A payable
E. A receivable

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FA – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Financial Statements Preparation

Determining which item is not part of the statement of financial position.

Which of the following will NOT be a content of the Statement of Financial Position of a company?

A. Non-current assets
B. Finance charge
C. Inventory
D. Payables
E. Loan notes

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CR – May 2020 – Q4a – Capital Reduction Account

This question requires the preparation of a Capital Reduction Account for Sasasila Ltd following a reorganization.

Sasasila Ltd has been operating profitably for a number of years. However, in recent times, the company has been making losses. Below is the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019:

Assets GH¢000
Non-Current Assets
Patents and copyrights 75,000
Land and buildings (net) 200,000
Plant and machinery (net) 150,000
Current Assets
Inventories 125,000
Trade receivables 125,000
Bank 37,500
Investments (cost) 100,000
Total Assets 812,500
Equity and liabilities:
Equity
Ordinary share capital (issued at GH¢10 each) 375,000
20% cumulative preference shares (issued at GH¢10 each) 175,000
Retained earnings (75,000)
Non-current Liabilities
15% Debentures 125,000
Current Liabilities
Interest on debentures 18,750
Trade payables 93,750
Provision for business restructuring 50,000
Provision for legal damages & claims 12,500
Provision for warranties 37,500
Total Equity and Liabilities 812,500

Additional relevant information: The following scheme of reconstruction was approved by all parties as well as the High Court with the exception of only one ordinary shareholder:

  1. The ordinary shares were to be reduced to GH¢5 per share.
  2. The preference shares were to be reduced to GH¢7.5 per share and arrears in dividends for three years were to be canceled from the company’s books.
  3. The fair values of the assets were agreed at the following values:
    • Patents and copyrights: Nil
    • Land and buildings: GH¢225,000
    • Plant and machinery: GH¢75,000
    • Investments: GH¢75,000
    • Inventories: GH¢105,000
    • Trade receivables: GH¢70,000
  4. The balance on retained earnings is to be eliminated in full.
  5. The liability for legal damages and claims was to be settled for GH¢10 million, and the provision for warranties reduced to GH¢27.5 million.
  6. The accrued debenture interest was to be paid in cash.
  7. Investments with a carrying amount of GH¢52.5 million were to be sold for cash at that value to strengthen the working capital position.
  8. The amount set aside for business restructuring was to be eliminated as well.
  9. The High Court directed a payment of GH¢0.2 million to a member who opposed the scheme for 50 ordinary shares held by him.

Prepare the Capital Reduction Account as at 30 June 2019.

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FA – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Elements of Financial Statements

Determines the percentage of liabilities against assets.

What is the percentage of liabilities against assets?
A. 48%
B. 50%
C. 52%
D. 54%
E. 56%

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FA – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Elements of Financial Statements

Defines the residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities.

In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities is termed:
A. Liability
B. Provision
C. Equity
D. Assets
E. Reserves

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FA – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Elements of Financial Statements

Identifies elements related to the measurement of an entity's financial position.

Which of the following elements is directly related to the measurement of an entity’s financial position?
A. Performance, income, and expenses
B. Income, expenses, and equity
C. Performance, income, and equity
D. Assets, liabilities, and equity
E. Assets, liabilities, and performance

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FA – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Recording Financial Transactions

Analyzes the impact of a purchase on the assets and liabilities of a business.

Adeyemi Boat Shop bought a N70,000 electric hoist to lift engines out of boats. The Boat Shop paid N20,000 in cash for the hoist and signed a note to pay the balance in 90 days. This transaction will cause:
A. The Boat Shop’s assets to increase by N70,000 and liabilities to increase by N50,000.
B. No change in owners’ equity but a N50,000 increase in both assets and liabilities.
C. Assets to increase by N50,000 and owners’ equity to decrease by the same amount.
D. No change in total assets, but a N50,000 increase in liabilities.
E. Both assets and liabilities decrease by N50,000.

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FA – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Financial Statements

This question tests the ability to identify which of the listed items is not a liability.

Which of the following is NOT a liability?
A. Accrued wages
B. Trade Payables
C. Prepayments
D. Insurance due but unpaid
E. Rent arrears

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FA – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Financial Analysis

Identify the item that is not considered a liability.

Which of the following is NOT a liability?
A. Accrued wages
B. Trade payables
C. Prepayments
D. Insurance due but unpaid
E. Rent received in advance

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FA – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Elements of Financial Statements

Explain five elements of financial statements and state four models of measurement of elements of financial statements.

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Conceptual Framework describes the elements of financial statements as broad classes of financial effects of transactions and other events.

i. Explain five elements of financial statements.
ii. State four models of measurement of the elements of financial statements.

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FA – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Elements of Financial Statements

Identifying the correct term for a present obligation of an entity arising from past events.

A present obligation of an entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits, is known as:

A. An asset
B. A provision
C. A liability
D. A payable
E. A receivable

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