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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q8 – Controlling Risk

Explain the ISO 31000 risk management framework and the OECD principles relevant to Bazar's governance concerns.

The Director of Finance and Operations, Mrs. Emma Owusu-Kwakye, is concerned about the lack of a “standardised risk management system” and “good corporate governance” at Bazar. Following Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training organised recently by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), on this subject and attended by you as a member of the Finance Team, duly paid for from Bazar’s training budget:

Required:
You have been asked by management to brief your finance team members on the following:

i) The International Standardisation for Organisation (ISO 31000) framework for risk management using the three (3) main elements. (5 marks)
ii) TWO (2) out of the Six OECD principles of Corporate Governance. (5 marks)

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q7 – Ethics and Social Responsibility

Explanation of remuneration policies in Ghana’s Code of Best Practices and their implications for corporate governance at Bazar.

Remuneration packages should attract individuals to a company and persuade them to work for the company. Ghana’s Code of Best Practices makes three statements about remuneration policy. The Code adds that the remuneration level for individual directors should reflect their experiences and the level of responsibilities they undertake.

Required:
i) Explain the three statements about remuneration as stated in the Ghana’s Code of Best Practices policy to support Bazar management engagement with the General Welfare Committee (GWC). (6 marks)

ii) Explain to the management of Bazar why executive remuneration is a governance issue. (4 marks)

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q6 – Strategy Implementation

Application of Lewin's change model to propose a transformation plan for Bazar's management style from authoritarian to a more open style.

The management style of Bazar is in transition from a somehow authoritarian style described by some managers as almost autocratic and militaristic to a more ‘open’ style that encourages managers and supervisors to seek ideas from staff and to operate in an informal manner.

Required:
Using Lewin’s Model for Managing Change, (unfreeze, change, re-freeze) suggest an approach to introducing planned transformational change in the management style of Bazar.

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q5 – Financial Management

Prepare Little Bee’s financial forecast and calculate its gearing ratios, explaining their significance to Bazar.

Using the additional information presented by AB Consult & Associate to the Director of Finance and Operations, Mrs. Emma Owusu-Kwakye, on 4 August, prepare the following:

i) Little Bee new forecasted Statement of financial performance after the changes that will be discussed at the board meeting on the 5 August 2022. (4 marks)
ii) Calculate the operating gearing, measured as the ratio of the percentage increase in profit before interest and tax divided by the percentage increase in sales. (2 marks)
iii) Calculate the financial gearing, measured as the ratio of the percentage change in total earnings (or EPS) to the percentage increase in profit before interest and tax. (2 marks)
iv) Calculate the Combined gearing, measured as the ratio of the percentage change in total earnings (or EPS) to the percentage increase in sales. (2 marks)
v) Explain the significance of operating gearing and financial gearing to the management of Bazar. (10 marks)

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q4 – Competitive Advantage

Explains the five primary activities of Porter's value chain and their relevance to Bazar's business processes.

Within an entity, there is a primary value chain and there are support activities (also called secondary value chain). Porter identified five primary value chain activities which can be applied to a retailing company such as Bazar.

Required:
Using the concept of the value chain, explain using a diagram the FIVE (5) primary value chain as explained by Porter to the management of Bazar highlighting their relevance. (10 marks)

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q3 – Conflicts of interest and ethical conflict resolution

Explains whistleblowing and what an employee should consider before whistleblowing in Bazar.

“Whistleblowing” means reporting suspicions of illegal or improper behaviour to a person in authority.

Required:
In relation to the comments above, explain to the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Culture, Mrs. Raju Asha, the consequences of comments recorded by an employee. Additionally, advise the employee on what he/she should consider before deciding on “blowing the whistle” and the potential difficulties that the staff might encounter.

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q2 – Strategy Implementation

A report detailing the advantages of acquisition and mergers as a growth strategy versus internal development for Bazar.

In discussing the report presented by AB Consult & Associate, the Director of Finance and Operations made a strong point for acquisition and mergers as a growth strategy instead of internal development. She gave her full support to the decision to acquire the 20 stores.

Required:
Write a report detailing the advantages of an acquisition and mergers method of growth instead of an internal development. Conclude your report by explaining why the financial position and financial performance of Bazar will support or not support the decision to acquire the 20 stores.

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q1b – Strategy implementation

Explanation of four organizational configurations identified by Mintzberg and their relevance in supporting change management at Bazar.

The organisational structure of Bazar is ‘family centric management’ while not interested
in changing the structure any time soon. It is important to recognise that the most suitable
organisation structure depends partly on circumstances and partly on management
preference. An organisation structure can therefore be changed.
Required: 

Mintzberg identified six different organizational configurations. Explain to Bazar management FOUR (4) of these organizational configurations suitable to support the change management process highlighting the differences.

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SCS – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q1a – Strategy, stakeholders, and mission

Explanation and illustration of Mintzberg’s five organizational building blocks and their relevance to Bazar's organizational structure.

The organisational structure of Bazar is ‘family centric management’ while not interested
in changing the structure any time soon. It is important to recognise that the most suitable
organisation structure depends partly on circumstances and partly on management
preference. An organisation structure can therefore be changed.
Required:
Using the Mintzberg’s five building blocks for organizational configurations, explain and illustrate with a diagram to the management of Bazar, why management needs to review its current organization structure in order to coordinate its business activities and work processes effectively.

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AA – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q5c – Completion Procedures and Reporting

Distinguishes between Emphasis of Matter and Other Matter paragraphs in the audit report and explains communication requirements.

ISA 706 (Revised): Emphasis of Matter Paragraphs and Other Matter(s) paragraphs in the Independent Auditor’s Report requires that an auditor’s report may include an “emphasis of matter” paragraph and/or an “other matter” paragraph.

Required:
Distinguish between Emphasis of Matter and Other Matter paragraphs, showing clearly requirements of Audit Report and communication with those charged with governance.

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AA – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q1b – Audit and Assurance Evidence

Defines the term management’s expert and explains audit approaches for obtaining audit evidence.

Auditors may need to rely on other parties such as management’s experts, internal auditors, or component auditors during an audit engagement. Auditors may also use various audit approaches to obtain audit evidence.

Required:
i) Define the term management’s expert.
(2 marks)

ii) State FIVE (5) factors which the auditor should consider before relying on management’s expert as a means of audit evidence.
(10 marks)

iii) Distinguish between substantive approach and system approach in the audit of financial statements.
(3 marks)

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AA – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q1a – Regulatory Framework and Audit Responsibilities

This question discusses why the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) prohibits accounting firms from offering non-audit services to audit clients.

Accounting firms are in an excellent position to provide their clients with non-audit services such as consultancy, financial system design, review services, recruitment and valuation, among others, provided the necessary safeguards are in place. However, the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) prohibits the offering of such services to audit clients.

Required:
State FOUR (4) reasons for the prohibition of non-audit services to audit clients under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).

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FR – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q5c – Group Financial Statements and Consolidation

Explain how liabilities related to restructurings or exit activities and contingencies of an acquiree should be dealt with at the acquisition date under IFRS 3.

In line with IFRS 3 (Business Combinations), explain how the following items of an acquiree should be dealt with at the acquisition date:

i) Liabilities related to restructurings or exit activities (3 marks)
ii) Contingencies (2 marks)

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FR – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q5b – Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Determine whether Rivoli Hotel Ltd’s disposal and refurbishment decisions meet the criteria for classification as discontinued operations under IFRS 5.

Rivoli Hotel Ltd’s sole activity is the operation of hotels in major cities across Ghana. After a period of declining profitability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company made the following decisions during the year ended 30 April 2022:

i) Rivoli Hotel Ltd disposed of all its hotels in City A.

ii) Rivoli Hotel Ltd refurbished all its hotels in City B to target the holiday and tourism market, shifting away from business clients.

Required:

Treating the two decisions separately, justify whether they meet the criteria for being classified as discontinued operations in the financial statements of Rivoli Hotel Ltd for the year ended 30 April 2022.

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FR – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q5a – Professional and Ethical Issues in Financial Reporting

Discuss the potential ethical issues in breaching IFAC’s Code of Ethics and recommend actions to deal with the ethical dilemma in the context of project reporting.

You are a newly qualified accountant in practice, and you lead a team providing management consultancy services. In recent years, your practice has undertaken several assignments on manufacturing efficiency improvements for medium-sized, listed groups of companies in Ghana. One of the Regional Directors has requested an urgent investigation into Project A due to delays and potential cost overruns. After some initial investigation, your team discovers significant issues that could cause a delay of at least three months and additional costs of GH¢7 million to GH¢10 million, not including possible compensation claims.

One week before the final report is due, the Finance Director of the group calls you and asks for an update on Project A’s status. He mentions that the Regional Director informed the Board that the additional costs would only be GH¢4 million to GH¢5 million, with a delay of about six to eight weeks. He asks for confirmation of this information before the upcoming Board meeting, where they will discuss remedial actions for the group’s cash flow.

Required:

i) Discuss the potential ethical issues involved in breaching the fundamental principles of IFAC’s Code of Ethics. (5 marks)
ii) Recommend the possible actions that you should take as a newly admitted member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, in dealing with this ethical dilemma. (5 marks)

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FR – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Calculate various financial ratios for Pat Plc and compare them to industry averages and Write a report to assess the financial performance and position of Pat Plc relative to industry standards based on the calculated ratios.

Pat Plc is a listed Ghanaian company that produces textile prints for local and African markets. During the year ended 31 March 2022, the following financial information was available:

Gross profit: GH¢12,150
Cost of sales: GH¢77,850
Operating profit before interest and tax: GH¢7,130
Finance cost: GH¢920
Tax charged to profit or loss: GH¢1,400
Inventory turnover: 3.6 times
Dividend per share: GH¢0.36
Dividend yield: 6%

Extracts from the Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2022:

Required:
a. Based on the information provided, compute the following ratios for Pat Plc:
i) Profit (after tax) margin
ii) Current ratio
iii) Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
iv) Receivables period
v) Price/Earnings ratio
vi) Debt/Equity ratio

b. Using the ratios computed in Question 4a, write a report to the Board of Directors of Pat Plc assessing the financial performance and financial position of the entity, relative to its industry.

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FR – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q3 – Preparation of Financial Statements

Prepare the Statement of Profit or Loss and Financial Position for Morontuo Plc for the year ended 31 December 2021, along with all relevant workings.

Morontuo Plc deals in electrical and other household appliances. It has a fleet of vehicles used in the distribution of these goods. The company is preparing its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021. Below is the trial balance for the period:

Additional Information:

i) The company repairs goods returned by customers for minor or major defects. It estimates that 25% of goods sold would have minor defects and 15% would have major defects. Estimated repairs cost for minor and major defects is GH¢8 million and GH¢2 million respectively. This effect has not been incorporated in the trial balance.

ii) Morontuo rents some of its vehicles and routinely sells them after some time. Vehicles X and Y (GH¢3.5 million and GH¢2 million respectively) used for rental services were acquired on 1 January 2021. Vehicle Y was sold on 1 December 2021 for GH¢1.88 million, which remains unpaid. The effects of the decision to sell the vehicles have not been incorporated.

iii) Suspense account represents interest and principal payments on a loan from Alpha Bank contracted on 1 July 2021. The loan is repayable in monthly instalments of GH¢1 million over 3 years, with 24% annual interest.

iv) Inventory includes slow-moving finished goods costing GH¢15 million. These were sold at 98% of their carrying amounts in January 2022.

v) Current tax for the year is estimated at GH¢15.8 million.

Required:

Prepare the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December 2021 and the Statement of Financial Position as at that date in accordance with IFRS. Include all relevant workings.

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FR – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q2b – Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Explain the key concepts of accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, and prior period errors as per IAS 8.

IAS 8: Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates, and Errors is applied in selecting and applying accounting policies, accounting for changes in estimates, and reflecting corrections of prior period errors. The standard requires compliance with any specific IFRS applying to a transaction, event, or condition, and provides guidance on developing accounting policies for other items that result in relevant and reliable information.

Required:

Explain the following in accordance with IAS 8:

i) Accounting policies (2 marks)
ii) A change in accounting estimate (2 marks)
iii) Prior period errors (2 marks)

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Aug 2022 – L2 – Q2a – Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Discuss the accounting treatment of specific transactions for Hiba Ltd under IFRS for the year ending December 31, 2021.

Hiba Ltd is a Ghanaian company located in the Bono region, and the directors are unsure of the implications of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) on the following specific transactions that took place during the accounting period:

i) On 1 January 2021, Hiba sold one of its mining equipment to Wontumi Ltd for GH¢900,000. The carrying amount of the equipment before the transaction was GH¢500,000, with a remaining useful life of 10 years. On the same day, Hiba entered into a contract with Wontumi Ltd to use the equipment for 5 years, with annual payments of GH¢200,000 payable in arrears. The fair value of the equipment was GH¢800,000, and the interest implicit in the lease was 10% per annum. The sale satisfies the performance obligation criteria in IFRS 15.

ii) On 1 January 2021, Hiba issued 1.5 million shares at GH¢1 each for GH¢1.5 million. Each share is convertible on 31 December 2025 into 2 ordinary shares with a par value of GH¢0.10 each. Interest is payable at 8% per annum. The market interest rate for similar debt without a conversion option was 11%.

iii) On 1 January 2021, Hiba received notice of a lawsuit from an ex-employee claiming unjust dismissal, with an 85% chance of losing the case and being required to pay GH¢1.275 million by 1 January 2022. Based on legal advice, Hiba recorded a provision of GH¢1 million and made no further adjustments. The cost of capital is 9%, and the discount factor at 9% for one year is 0.9174.

Required:
Discuss how the above transactions (i) – (iii) should be treated in Hiba’s financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2021 in accordance with IFRSs. (Show all calculations wherever possible).

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FR – Aug 2022 – L2 – Q1 – Group Financial Statements and Consolidation

Preparation of consolidated statement of financial position for Adanse Group, considering intercompany transactions, fair value adjustments, and goodwill impairment.

Below are the statements of financial position of two entities: Adanse Plc (Adanse) and Fomena Plc (Fomena).

Statement of financial position as at 31 August 2021

Additional information:
i) All ordinary shares were issued at GH¢2 per share. There have been no movements in the share capital of Fomena since its acquisition.
ii) On 1 September 2020, Adanse acquired 80% ordinary shares in Fomena when Fomena’s retained earnings balance was GH¢45 million. The purchase and sale agreement provided that the shares should be settled as follows:

  • Immediate issue of Adanse’s 25 million 15% cumulative redeemable preference shares, issued at GH¢3 per share. Adanse has not yet recorded this consideration.
  • Immediate transfer of a parcel of land with a carrying amount and fair value of GH¢17 million and GH¢20 million respectively. Adanse has only debited “Investment in shares” and credited “Property, Plant and Equipment” with the carrying amount of the land.

Goodwill in Fomena has been impaired by 10%. Goodwill is valued using full fair value method. Each ordinary share of Fomena had a fair market price of GH¢6 at acquisition and GH¢7.5 at the current year-end.

iii) At acquisition date, the carrying amount of Fomena’s identifiable net assets were equal to their fair value except the following two items:

  • Intangible asset (purchased franchise right) has a fair value of GH¢12 million and carrying amount of GH¢8 million. Its remaining useful life was estimated at 5 years. The recoverable amount of the right at 31 August 2021 was estimated at GH¢9 million. Fomena has not incorporated the fair values in its separate financial statements. (Ignore deferred tax for this adjustment)
  • An item of equipment has its fair value of GH¢5 million in excess of its carrying amount. It had a remaining useful life of 5 years. This fair value adjustment should be deemed as a temporary difference which suffers tax of 20%.

iv) Fomena sold goods to Adanse for GH¢3.2 million in July 2021. Adanse held a half of these items in its year-end inventory. Fomena bought the goods sold to Adanse for GH¢5 million from an outside supplier. At year-end, Fomena still owed the supplier 40% of the purchase cost. At year-end, Adanse did not owe Fomena in respect of the above transactions. All items were in good condition at the date of transfer. Ignore any deferred tax implications.

v) Adanse accounts for all passive equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income. The fair value of Adanse’s investment in Fomena was GH¢110 million as at 31 August 2021.

Required:
Prepare a Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 August 2021.

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