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PSAF – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q1a – Financial Statements Preparation

Prepare the Statement of Financial Performance for Paja Teaching Hospital following IPSAS guidelines.

Below is a Trial Balance of Paja Teaching Hospital (PTH) under the Ministry of Health for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Debit (GH¢000) Credit (GH¢000)
Cash and Bank – GoG 3,400
Cash and Bank – IGF 72,200
Cash and Bank – Donor Funds 210,400
Undeposited Cash – IGF 4,000
Petty Cash 100
Investments 2,000
Debtors 661,400
Other Receivables 17,700
Withholding Tax
Trust Funds
Trade Payables
GoG Subsidy – Employee Compensation
GoG Subsidy – Goods & Services
Development Partners Programmes Receipt
Other Non-Operating Income
Medicines & Pharmaceuticals 433,900
Surgical 50,800
Medical 111,400
Investigation 140,900
OPD 238,400
Obstetrics and Gynaecology 135,300
Dental 8,300
Pediatrics 40,300
Ear, Nose & Throat 5,300
Eye Care 7,300
Mortuary 30,000
Ambulance Fees 300
Ophthalmology 3,000
Physiotherapy 3,300
Examination Fees 200
Dialysis 400
Feeding 30,400
Employee Compensation – GoG 3,912,500
Goods & Services – GoG 20,800
Employee Compensation – IGF 148,000
Goods & Services – IGF 978,500
Capital Expenditure – IGF 27,500
Goods & Services – Partners Fund 472,400
Accumulated Fund
Total 6,530,900

Additional Information:

  1. The hospital previously used modified accrual accounting but switched to IPSAS accrual basis in 2023.
  2. The hospital revalued legacy assets as follows:
    • Motor Vehicles: GH¢50,250,000
    • Buildings: GH¢120,540,000
    • Medical Equipment & Other Equipment: GH¢31,500,000
    • Land: GH¢15,000,000
  3. Gavi supported the hospital with GH¢200,000,000 in 2023, but 20% was allocated for Q1 of 2024. The Global Fund committed GH¢250,000,000, but only GH¢200,000,000 was received.
  4. NHIA rejected 10% of the hospital’s total claims of GH¢100,300,000.
  5. Parliament approved a write-off of GH¢20,225,000 for unpaid hospital services.
  6. The capital expenditure consists of:
    • Medical Equipment: GH¢19,236,000
    • Furniture & Fittings: GH¢8,264,000
  7. Depreciation Policy (Straight-Line Basis):
    • Building: 5%
    • Motor Vehicle: 20%
    • Medical Equipment: 10%
    • Furniture & Fitting: 25%
  8. Year-end inventory values:
Inventory Type Cost (GH¢000) Replacement Cost (GH¢000) Net Realisable Value (GH¢000)
Medicines (for resale) 146,800 176,100 132,100
Medical Consumables (For use on clients) 29,400 33,800 30,800
Office Consumables 19,600 29,400 18,600

Required:

In compliance with IPSAS, the PFM Act, and the Government of Ghana Chart of Accounts, prepare:
a) A Statement of Financial Performance for Paja Teaching Hospital for the year ended 31 December 2023.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q3 – Financial Statements Preparation

Preparation of Fahnbulleh LTD’s Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Financial Position using IFRS.

Fahnbulleh LTD (Fahnbulleh) is a well-known company manufacturing thrill rides. During the current economic climate, Fahnbulleh has experienced some difficulties and has had to close down its Merry Go Round division.

The company’s trial balance as at 31 October 2023 is as follows:

Account Description Dr (GH¢’000) Cr (GH¢’000)
Revenue 1,296,000
Cost of Sales 546,480
Distribution Costs 127,080
Administrative Expenses 142,560
Investment Income 28,080
Investment Property 270,000
Interest Paid 17,280
Income Tax 10,800
Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE) – Carrying Value at 1 Nov 2022 1,620,000
Inventories (31 October 2023) 108,000
Trade Receivables 135,000
Bank 64,800
Payables 43,200
Deferred Tax (1 Nov 2022) 75,600
8% Loan Note 432,000
Ordinary Share Capital (GH¢1 per share) 540,000
Retained Earnings (1 Nov 2022) 605,520
Totals 3,031,200 3,031,200

Additional Information:

  1. Revenue Adjustments:

    • Revenue includes VAT of GH¢72 million.
  2. Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE):

    • A building with a carrying value of GH¢54 million was revalued on 1 November 2022 to GH¢72 million.
    • The building had an estimated useful life of 25 years when purchased, and this has not changed after the revaluation.
    • All other PPE should be depreciated at 20% per annum (reducing balance method).
    • All depreciation should be charged to cost of sales.
  3. Closure of the Merry Go Round Division (Discontinued Operations):

    • Closure Date: 1 October 2023
    • Division’s Results (1 Nov 2022 – 1 Oct 2023):
    Item GH¢’000
    Revenue 58,800
    Cost of Sales 38,700
    Distribution Costs 12,240
    Administrative Expenses 11,880
    • The division’s net assets were sold at a loss of GH¢19.2 million, recorded in cost of sales.
  4. Investment Property Revaluation (IAS 40):

    • Investment property value increased by 5%, which should be incorporated into the financial statements.
  5. Income Tax and Deferred Tax (IAS 12):

    • The estimated income tax provision for the year: GH¢140.4 million.
    • Deferred tax liability should be adjusted for temporary differences (GH¢129.6 million) at a 25% tax rate.
  6. Damaged Inventory (IAS 2):

    • Inventory worth GH¢46 million was damaged.
    • It can be reconditioned at a cost of GH¢12 million and sold for GH¢52 million.
    • Appropriate adjustments should be made.

Required:

Prepare and present the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 October 2023 and the Statement of Financial Position as at 31 October 2023 for Fahnbulleh LTD.

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FR – May 2016 – L2 – Q1 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Prepare profit or loss statement and financial position statement for Gbenga Nig. Plc for the year ending December 31, 2015, following IFRS standards.

GBENGANIG Plc. Trial balance as at December 31, 2015 is shown below:

Account Debit (N) Credit (N)
Revenue 2,290,125
Administrative expenses 237,150
Selling and distribution expenses 175,200
Legal and professional expenses 81,150
Allowance for receivables – 31/12/15 8,625
Inventories – finished goods – 31/12/14 276,750
Work-in-progress – 31/12/14 49,125
Inventories – raw materials at cost-31/12/14 162,600
Purchases – raw materials 1,125,900
Carriage inwards – raw materials 15,750
Manufacturing wages 375,000
Manufacturing overheads 187,500
Authorized and issued 900,000 ordinary shares of N0.50 each fully paid 450,000
150,000 8.4% cumulative preference shares of N1 each fully paid 150,000
Revaluation surplus 65,000
Share premium 150,000
General reserve 85,000
Retained earnings-31/12/14 425,250
Patents and trademarks 323,250
Freehold property at cost 375,000
Leasehold property at cost 112,500
Amortization of leasehold property – 31/12/14 22,500
Plant and equipment at cost 225,000
Accumulated depreciation – plant and equipment – 31/12/14 102,750
Furniture and fittings at cost 75,000
Accumulated depreciation – furniture and fittings – 31/12/14 23,625
Motor vehicles at cost 112,500
Accumulated depreciation – motor vehicles 31/12/14 37,500
10% loan notes 150,000
Trade payables 146,250
Trade receivables 266,445
Bank overdraft 76,875
Cash 7,680
Total 4,183,500 4,183,500

Additional Information:

  1. A gain of N20,000 made on the revaluation of old freehold property during the year is yet to be accounted for.
  2. Inventories at December 31, 2015 were:
    • Raw materials: N168,900
    • Finished goods: N413,025
    • Work-in-progress: N56,700
  3. Legal and professional expenses include solicitor’s fees of N7,500 for the purchase of new freehold land.
  4. Provision is to be made for a full year’s interest on the loan notes.
  5. The leasehold land and buildings have an unexpired life of 40 years as of December 31, 2014.
  6. Depreciation for the year is charged as follows:
    • Plant and equipment at 8% on cost (production)
    • Furniture and fittings at 10% on cost (administration)
    • Motor vehicles at 20% on carrying amount (25% to administration and 75% to selling/distribution).
  7. Income tax for the year is estimated at N68,900.
  8. A dividend of N2.25 per ordinary share is recommended by the directors. No dividend was paid in the prior year.

Required:

a. Prepare the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2015.
b. Prepare a statement of financial position as at December 31, 2015, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q1 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Prepare financial statements from a trial balance, including adjustments for provisions, tax, asset disposals, depreciation, and development costs.

The following is the trial balance of Almajiri Nigeria Limited as at September 30, 2018:

Account Debit (₦’m) Credit (₦’m)
Revenue 60,000
Cost of sales 40,800
Distribution costs 2,900
Administrative expenses 4,440
Interest on bank borrowings 40
Research and development costs 1,720
Leasehold property (at valuation Oct 1, 2017) 10,000
Plant and equipment (at cost) 15,320
Plant and equipment (accum. depr. at Oct 1, 2017) 4,920
Capitalised development expenditure (Oct 1, 2017) 4,000
Development expenditure (accum. amortiz. at Oct 1, 2017) 1,200
Closing inventory (30 Sept 2018) 4,000
Trade receivables 8,620
Bank 260
Trade payables & provisions 4,760
Preference dividend paid 160
Dividend paid on ordinary shares 1,200
Ordinary shares at 25k each 10,000
8% Redeemable preference shares at N1 each (year 2020) 4,000
Retained earnings brought forward 4,900
Deferred tax 1,160
Leasehold property revaluation reserve 2,000
Total 93,200 93,200

Additional information:
(i)
One of the reputable customers of Almajiri Nigeria Limited sued the company for
N
400 million for breach of contract over a cancelled order. Almajiri Nigeria
Limited obtained a legal opinion that there is 20% chance that Almajiri will lose the
case.
Accordingly, it has provided for N
80 million (N
400 million x 20%) included in
administrative expenses in respect of the claim. The unrecoverable legal cost of
defending the action was estimated at N20 million and these have not been
provided for as the legal action will not go to court until next year.
(ii)
The directors of the Company have estimated the provision for income tax for the
year ended September 30, 2018 at N2,280 million. The required deferred tax
provision at September 30, is N
1,200 million.
(iii) The redeemable preference shares were issued on April 1, 2018 at par. They are
redeemable at a large premium which gives them an effective finance cost of 12%
per annum.
(iv) The leasehold property had a remaining life of 20 years at October 1, 2017. The
company‟s policy is to revalue its property at each year end and as at September
30, 2018 it was revalued at N
8,600 million.
(v) On October 1, 2017 an item of plant and equipment was disposed of for N500
million cash. The proceeds have been treated as revenue by the company. The
plant is still included in the company‟s trial balance figure at the cost of N
million and accumulated depreciation of N
1,600
800 million (to date of disposal). All
plants and equipment are depreciated at 20% per annum using reducing balance
method. Depreciation and amortisation of all non-current assets are charged to
cost of sales.
(vi) In addition to capitalised development expenditure of N
4,000 million further
research and development cost were incurred on a new project which commenced
on October 1, 2017. The research stage of the new project lasted until December
31, 2017 and incurred N
280 million costs, from that date the project incurred
development cost of N160 million per month. On April 1, 2018 the directors
became confident that the project would be successful and yield a profit well in
excess of its costs. The project is still in development as at September 30, 2018.

Capitalised development expenditure is amortised at 20% per annum using straight
line method. All expensed research and development expenditure is charged to
cost of sales.

You are required to prepare:
a. Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended
September 30, 2018.

b. Statement of changes in equity for the year ended September 30, 2018.

c. Statement of movement in property, plant and equipment to be included in
published financial statements.

d. Statement of financial position as at September 30, 2018.

 

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FR – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q1 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Analyze a trial balance to prepare financial statements, compute impairment, and adjust inventories for a corporate entity.

The Trial Balance of Excellent Plc. as at 30 June 2014 is as follows:

 

The following notes are relevant:
i. Inventories as at 30/6/2013:

The net realisable values of these commodities per unit are as follows:

ii. Inventories on 30 June 2014 amounted to N9,000,000

iii. Prepaid salaries and wages were N10,000,000

iv. Included in the plant and machinery maintenance cost was depreciation of
N14,800,000.

v. The allowances for receivables are no longer required. The outstanding 10%
loan notes interest was paid on 30 June 2014 and this has not been accounted
for. The fair value of goods is N40,000,000 at the end of the year.

vi. The value in use of delivery van for the year 30 June 2014 is N31,000,000. The
prevailing market interest rate is 21% per annum and the Discounting Factor for
this year is 0.8264.

vii. The fair value of delivery van at an arm’s length transaction as at 30 June 2014
was N28,000,000 and the cost to sell was N2,000,000. All non-current assets
were depreciated at 10% per annum on reducing balance basis.

viii. Current tax provision for the year is N165,000,000.

Required:

a. Identify any FOUR of the cost items that are EXCLUDED in the valuation of inventories under IAS 2. (4 Marks)

b. Calculate the following:

  • (i) Value of opening inventories to be included in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. (2 Marks)
  • (ii) The present value in the use of delivery van (1 Mark)
  • (iii) The fair value and recoverable amount of delivery van (2 Marks)
  • (iv) The carrying amount and impairment if any on delivery van (2 Marks)

c. Prepare the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2014. (11 Marks)

d. Prepare the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2014. (8 Marks)

Show all relevant workings

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FA – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Control Accounts

Identifying an advantage not associated with control accounts.

The advantages of Control Accounts do NOT include:

A. Locating errors
B. Facilitating the extraction of trial balance
C. Detecting fraud
D. Checking on the accuracy of ledger entries
E. Discouraging adherence to double entry principle

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FA – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Trial Balance

Identifying how a trial balance helps disclose errors.

In which of the following circumstances will the preparation of a Trial Balance assist in disclosing an error?

A. Failure to post an entry journal
B. Posting rent expenses to motor running account
C. Failure to post part of a journal entry
D. Posting the debit of a journal entry as a credit and vice versa
E. Failure to record an entry in the journal

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FA – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Double-Entry Accounting Principles

Identifying the shortcoming of single entry book-keeping.

Which of the following is NOT a shortcoming of single entry book-keeping?

A. A trial balance is not available
B. Profits are overstated
C. There are no subsidiary books
D. There are no control accounts
E. There are no ledger accounts.

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FA – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Trial Balance: Usefulness and Limitations

This question identifies which item is NOT expected on the debit column of a trial balance.

Which of the following items is NOT found on the debit column of a trial balance?
A. Capital
B. Motor vehicle
C. Rent
D. Salaries and wages
E. Postage and stationery

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FA – May 2018 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Recording Financial Transactions

Prepares a three-column cash book, ledger accounts, and a trial balance for a sole trader.

On January 1, 2016, Mr. Wale commenced business as a sole trader with N10,000,000, which he paid into the business bank account. He purchased a van for N6,000,000 from Mallam Tanko and paid half of the amount due by cheque on January 2, 2016. The following transactions took place in the month of January 2016:

  • Jan 2: Paid rent of N500,000 for two years in advance for the business premises by cheque.
  • Jan 3: Purchased goods worth N2,000,000 from Granules Limited and paid half of the amount by cheque so as to enjoy a cash discount of 4%.
  • Jan 4: Purchased furniture for N200,000 and computers for N250,000 by cheque.
  • Jan 6: Conducted sales promotion for one month, offering cash and trade discounts as follows:
    • 5% discount on cash sales
    • 10% trade discount for sales above N500,000
  • Jan 8: Sold goods for cash to Sanders Limited for N340,000.
  • Jan 10: Sold goods to Miles and Stone Limited for N1,000,000, who paid 75% by cheque.
  • Jan 12: Mr. Bobby purchased goods valued at N100,000 and paid in full by cash.
  • Jan 13: Deposited N300,000 cash in the bank.
  • Jan 15: Paid salaries by cheque (N80,000) and electricity bill by cheque (N10,000).
  • Jan 20: Paid the sum of N1,750,000 to Mallam Tanko for the van by cash.
  • Jan 27: Mr. Wale withdrew N10,000 for personal expenses.
  • Jan 30: Cash sales of N40,000 were made.

Required:
a. Prepare a three-column cash book. (6 Marks)
b. Prepare the ledger accounts for the transactions. (8 Marks)
c. Prepare a trial balance as at January 31, 2016. (6 Marks)

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FA – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Trial Balance: Usefulness and Limitations

Identifies the type of error that does not affect the balancing of a trial balance.

Which of the following errors does NOT affect the balancing of a trial balance?
A. Error of principle
B. Casting error
C. Transposition error
D. Duplication entries
E. Missing entries in the ledger

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FA – Nov 2021 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Trial Balance

This question involves preparing financial statements based on a given trial balance and additional adjustments.

The following balances remained in the books of Chukwu Limited as at December 31, 2020:

Accounts ₦’000
200,000,000 ordinary shares of N1 each 200,000
Cash at bank and in hand 500
Inventory (December 31, 2020) 61,200
Receivables 18,005
Payables 15,009
Gross profit 128,942
General reserves 25,000
Salaries and wages 28,430
Prepayments 600
Bad debts written off 500
Accrued expenses 526
Director’s account (Credit) 2,500
Interest on loan notes (half year) 600
Sundry expenses 4,100
Rates and insurance 1,520
6% loan notes 20,000
Lighting and cooling 1,310
Postage and telephones 800
Motor vehicles (Cost ₦25,000,000) 25,000
Office fittings and equipment (Cost ₦65,500,000) 42,350
Provision for depreciation – Motor vehicles 10,000
Provision for depreciation – Office fittings & equipment 23,150
Profit or loss (January 1, 2020) (Credit) 22,300
Land and buildings (Cost) 239,362

Additional Information:

  1. Office fittings and equipment are to be depreciated at 15% on cost, and motor vehicles at 20% of cost.
  2. Provisions are to be made for:
    • Directors’ fees of N6,000,000
    • Audit fees of N2,500,000
  3. The amount for insurance includes a premium of ₦600,000 paid in September 2020 to cover fire loss for the period September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021.
  4. A bill for N548,000 in respect of electricity consumed up to December 31, 2020, has not been accounted for.
  5. The directors have recommended:
    • N15,000,000 be transferred to general reserves
    • A 5% dividend on ordinary share capital

You are required to prepare:
a. The trial balance of Chukwu Limited at December 31, 2020. (6 Marks)
b. The statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2020. (8 Marks)
c. The statement of financial position as at December 31, 2020. (6 Marks)
Note: Ignore taxation.

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FA – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Trial Balance

This question evaluates the treatment of discounts in the cash book and their impact on the trial balance.

If the total discount allowed in a cash book was N52,000 and the total discount received was N66,700, which of the following is TRUE concerning the two discounts?
A. They should not appear in the trial balance as they were already either received or paid out
B. They must be balanced in the cash book and the difference taken to the receivables
C. They must not appear in the general ledger
D. They must be balanced in the cash book and the difference taken to the trial balance
E. They should not be balanced in the cash book before being taken to the trial balance

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FA – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Financial Statements Preparation

This question requires preparing a trial balance, profit and loss statement, and statement of financial position for Chukwu Limited.

The following balances remained in the books of Chukwu Limited as at December 31, 2020.

Debit Credit
Cash at bank and in hand ₦500
Inventory at December 31, 2020 ₦61,200
Receivables ₦18,005
Payables ₦15,009
Gross profit for the period ending ₦120,942
Salaries and wages ₦28,430
Prepayments ₦600
Bad debt written off ₦500
Accrued expenses ₦526
General reserves ₦25,000
6% Loan Notes ₦20,000
Land and buildings ₦223,362
Motor vehicles (cost) ₦15,000
Office fittings and equipment (cost) ₦42,350
Director’s account (credit) ₦2,500
Interest on loan notes (for half year) ₦600
Sundry expenses ₦4,100
Rates and insurance ₦1,520
Lighting and cooling ₦1,310
Postage and telephones ₦8,800
Profit or loss at January 1, 2020 ₦22,300
200,000,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each ₦200,000

Additional Information:
(i) Office fittings and equipment are to be depreciated at 15% on cost, and motor vehicles at 20% on cost.
(ii) Provisions are to be made for directors’ fees of ₦6,000,000 and audit fees of ₦2,500,000.
(iii) The amount for insurance includes a premium of ₦600,000 paid on September 1, 2020, to cover the company against fire loss for the period September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021.
(iv) A bill for ₦548,000 in respect of electricity consumed up to December 31, 2020, has not been accounted for.
(v) The directors have recommended that ₦15,000,000 be transferred to general reserves and a 5% dividend be paid on ordinary share capital.

You are required to prepare:
a. Trial balance of Chukwu Limited at December 31, 2020. (6 Marks)
b. Statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2020. (8 Marks)
c. Statement of financial position as at December 31, 2020. (6 Marks)

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FA – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Trial Balance

Determine the correct treatment of discounts allowed and received in the trial balance.

If the total discount allowed in a cash book was N52,000 and the total discount received was N66,700, which of the following is TRUE concerning the two discounts?
A. They should not appear in the trial balance as they were already either received or paid out
B. They must be balanced in the cash book and the difference taken to the receivables
C. They must not appear in the general ledger
D. They must be balanced in the cash book and the difference taken to the trial balance
E. They should not be balanced in the cash book before being taken to the trial balance

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FA – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Control Accounts

Identify the use of control accounts in financial records.

The control account is used in facilitating
A. The location of errors in the various accounts
B. The update of bank transactions
C. The payment of debts and liabilities of the firm
D. Location of petty cash book error
E. Balancing the trial balance

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