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  • 15 Marks

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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  • 15 Marks

FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – SC – Q6 – Strategic Performance Measurement

Evaluate Osamco Limited’s financial performance compared to industry benchmarks and discuss reasons for considering stock exchange listing.

Osamco Limited, manufacturer of wire and cables, was bought from its conglomerate parent company in a management buyout deal in August 2010. Six years later, the managers are considering the possibility of listing the company’s shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The following information is made available:

OSAMCO LIMITED
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016

N’million Amount
Turnover 91.25
Cost of sales (79.00)
Profit before interest and taxation 12.25
Interest (3.25)
Profit before taxation 9.00
Taxation (1.25)
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders 7.75
Dividend (0.75)
Retained profit 7.00

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT JUNE 30, 2016

N’million Amount
Non-current assets (at cost less accumulated depreciation)
Land and buildings 9.00
Plant and machinery 24.75
Total non-current assets 33.75
Current assets
Inventories 11.00
Accounts receivable 11.75
Cash at bank 2.50
Total current assets 25.25
Total assets 59.00
Equity
Ordinary shares of N1 each 6.75
Reserves 24.25
Total equity 31.00
Non-current liabilities
Accounts payable due after more than one year: 12% Debenture 2018 5.50
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable 17.50
Bank overdraft 5.00
Total current liabilities 22.50
Total equity and liabilities 59.00

Industry sector ratios:

Metric Industry Average
Return before interest and tax on long-term capital employed 24%
Return after tax on equity 16%
Operating profit as percentage of sales 11%
Current ratio 1.6:1
Quick (acid test) ratio 1.0:1
Total debt: equity (gearing) 24%
Dividend cover 4.0
Interest cover 4.5

Required:
a. Evaluate the financial state and performance of Osamco Limited by comparing it with that of its industry sector. (10 Marks)

b. Discuss FOUR probable reasons why the management of Osamco Limited is considering Stock Exchange listing. (5 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – SC – Q5 – Portfolio Management

Assess CAPM's basic assumptions and determine overvalued securities among four companies using CAPM metrics.

a. Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is an equilibrium model of the trade-off between expected portfolio return and unavoidable risk.
What are the basic assumptions on which this model is based? (6 Marks)

b. Currently, the rate of return on the Federal Government Bond redeemable at par in the year 2018 is 5%. The securities of four companies, Akira Plc., Bombadia Plc., Courage Plc., and Divine Plc., have expected returns of 12%, 9.5%, 10.5%, and 13%, respectively. The average expected return on the market portfolio is 10%, subject to a 6% risk (standard deviation). Other relevant information relating to the four securities of the companies is as stated below:

Company Standard Deviation Correlation Coefficient
Akira Plc 0.080 0.975
Bombadia Plc 0.075 0.640
Courage Plc 0.090 0.740
Divine Plc 0.150 0.680

You are required to show which of the companies is/are overvalued. (9 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Investment Appraisal Techniques

Evaluate Gugi Plc.'s proposed investment in a foreign factory, considering costs, revenues, tax, and exchange rate impacts.

Gugi Plc. is a highly successful manufacturing company operating in Nigeria. In addition to sales within Nigeria, the company also exports to a foreign country (with currency F$) along the ECOWAS sub-region. The export sales generate annual net cash inflow of ₦50,000,000. Gugi Plc. is now considering whether to establish a factory in the foreign country and stop exporting from Nigeria to the country. The project is expected to cost F$1 billion, including F$200million for working capital.

A suitable existing factory has been located, and production could commence immediately. A payment of F$950million would be required immediately, with the remainder payable at the end of year one. The following additional information is available:

  • Annual production and sales in units: 110,000
  • Unit selling price: F$5,000
  • Unit variable cost: F$2,000
  • Unit royalty payable to Gugi Plc: ₦300
  • Incremental annual cash fixed costs: F$50million

Assume that the above cash items will remain constant throughout the expected life of the project of 4 years. At the end of year 4, it is estimated that the net realisable value of the non-current assets will be F$1.40billion.

It is the policy of the company to remit the maximum funds possible to the parent (i.e., Gugi Plc.) at the end of each year. Assume that there are no legal complications to prevent this.

If the new factory is set up and export to the foreign country is stopped, it is expected that new export markets of a similar worth in North Africa could replace the existing exports.

Production in Nigeria is at full capacity, and there are no plans for further capacity expansion.

Tax on the company’s profits is at a rate of 40% in both countries, payable one year in arrears. A double taxation agreement exists between Nigeria and the foreign country, and no double taxation is expected to arise. No withholding tax is levied on royalties payable from the foreign country to Nigeria.

Tax allowable “depreciation” is at a rate of 25% on a straight-line basis on all non-current assets.

The Directors of Gugi Plc. believe that the appropriate risk-adjusted cost of capital for the project is 13%.

Annual inflation rates in Nigeria and the foreign country are currently 5.6% and 10%, respectively. These rates are expected to remain constant in the foreseeable future. The current spot exchange rate is F$1.60 = N1. You may assume that the exchange rate reflects the purchasing power parity theorem.

Required:
a. Evaluate the proposed investment from the viewpoint of Gugi Plc.
Notes:
i. Show all workings and calculations to the nearest million.
ii. State all reasonable assumptions. (18 Marks)

b. State TWO further information and analysis that might be useful in the evaluation of this project?

(2 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

FM – Nov 2016 – L3 -SB – Q3 – Capital Gains Tax

Calculate EVA for Jack Limited and determine its market value added (MVA) based on provided assumptions.

Jack Limited is a family-owned business that has grown strongly in the last 50 years. The key objective of the company is to maximise the family’s wealth through their shareholdings. Recently, the directors introduced value-based management, using Economic Value Added (EVA) as the index for measuring performance.

You are provided with the following financial information:

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2015:

₦’million 2015
Operating profit 340.0
Finance charges (115.0)
Profit before tax 225.0
Tax at 25% (56.3)
Profit after tax 168.7

Notes

Notes 2015 (₦’m) 2014 (₦’m)
(i) Capital employed – from the Statement of Financial Position 6,285 6,185
(ii) Operating costs:
Depreciation 295 285
Provision for doubtful debts 10 2.5
Research and development 60 –
Other non-cash expenses 35 30
Marketing expenses 50 45
(iii) Economic depreciation is assessed to be ₦415 in 2015. Economic depreciation includes any appropriate amortisation adjustments. In previous years, it can be assumed that economic and accounting depreciation were the same.
(iv) Tax is the cash paid in the current year (₦45million) and an adjustment of ₦2.5million for deferred tax provisions. There was no deferred tax balance prior to 2015.
(v) The provision for doubtful debts was ₦22.5million on the 2015 Statement of Financial Position.
(vi) Research and development cost is not capitalised in the accounts. It relates to a new project that will be developed over five years and is expected to be of long-term benefit to the company. The first year of this project is 2015.
(vii) The company has been spending heavily on marketing each year to build its brand long term.
(viii) Estimated cost of capital of the company:
Equity 16%
Debt (pre-tax) 5%
(ix) Gearing (Debt/Equity) Ratio 1.5: 1

Required:
a. Calculate, showing all relevant workings, the Economic Value Added (EVA) for the year ended December 31, 2015. Make use of the adjusted opening capital employed. Comment on your result and make appropriate recommendations. (15 Marks)

b. Irrespective of your answer in (a) above, assume the company’s current EVA is ₦120million and that this will decline annually by 2% for the next ten years and then increase by 4% per annum in perpetuity. Assume the following for this part only:

  • Cost of equity 14%
  • WACC 10%

Calculate the market value added (MVA) by the company. Show all workings. (5 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – SB – Q2 – Investment Appraisal Techniques

Calculate the value of the convertible loan stock, expected growth rate in equity price, and provide recommendations on whether to hold or sell the security.

Honey Comb Plc has issued 10% convertible loan stock, which is due for redemption in 10 years’ time (i.e., December 31, 2025). The option to convert is open only for another two years. If conversion does not take place by December 31, 2017, the option will lapse. The issue was sold to the public at a price of N920 for N1000 of convertible loan stock. The conversion rate at January 1, 2016 was 250 equity shares for N1000 of stock. Non-convertible loan stock in a similar risk class is presently yielding 12%. The market price of Honey Comb Plc equity shares has been increasing steadily over time, reflecting the performance of the company. The shares currently pay a dividend of N0.30 per share. The current price of the convertible security is N960, and each share is currently valued at N3.00. A holder of the convertible loan stock is considering whether to sell his holdings or continue to hold the stock. Ignore taxation while answering the questions.

Required:
a. What is the value of the security as simple unconvertible loan stock? (5 Marks)

b. What is the expected minimum annual rate of growth in the equity share price that is required to justify the holder of convertible loan stock holding on to the security before the option expires? (12 Marks)

c. What recommendation would you make to the holder of the security and why? (3 Marks)

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  • 30 Marks

FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – SA – Q1 – Cost of Capital

Analyze a potential investment project, including the valuation of the firm’s equity and bonds, calculation of the risk-adjusted cost of capital, and project valuation with and without a buyout offer.

Tinko Plc (TP) repairs and maintains heavy-duty trucks with workshops across Nigeria and parts of Africa. Below are extracts from its financial position:

Item ₦’million
Share capital (50k/share) 200
Reserves 320
Non-current liabilities 760
Current liabilities 60

The company’s Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) is estimated at ₦153 million, with a perpetual growth rate of 2.5% annually. The equity shareholders require an 11% return.

The non-current liabilities consist of ₦1,000 nominal value bonds redeemable in 4 years at par with a 5.4% coupon. The credit spread is 80 basis points above the risk-free rate.

A project related to the “Graduates Back To Land (GBTL)” program is under consideration. The initial investment is ₦84 million, with estimated cash flows for four years. Details about the project include alternative scenarios for the program’s growth and a potential buyout offer of ₦100 million at the end of year one.

Required:
a. Calculate the current total market value of TP’s:
i. Equity (3 Marks)
ii. Bonds (4 Marks)

b. Calculate the risk-adjusted cost of capital required for the new project. (10 Marks)

c. Estimate the value of the project with and without the offer from FL (10 Marks)

d. State the assumptions made in your calculations. (3 Marks)

 

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  • 15 Marks

AT – Nov 2016 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Tax Planning and Management

Explain tax planning and anti-avoidance legislation, summarize tax evasion and double taxation provisions, and highlight non-tax investment factors.

You were invited as the Chairman of a Tax Summit at Ikeja, Lagos State. The topics for discussion were as follows:

i. Tax Planning, an Effective Method of Tax Avoidance
ii. Tax Evasion in a Growing Economy
iii. Double Taxation – The Provisions and the Impact
iv. Jurisdiction for Investment – Non-Tax Factors

As the Chairman, you had the opportunity to summarize the papers presented by the four paper presenters in just ten minutes.

You are required to:

a. Explain briefly, Tax Planning and Anti-Avoidance Legislations put in place by the Government (3 Marks).

b. Summarize situations that may involve Tax Evasion (4 Marks).

c. Explain Double Taxation Agreement – Provisions and the Main Objectives (4 Marks).

d. Summarize Non-tax factors that attract investors in choosing a business jurisdiction (4 Marks).

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  • 15 Marks

AT – Nov 2016 – L3 – SC – Q6 – Petroleum Profits Tax (PPT)

Explain associated gas and downstream activities and compute petroleum profits tax for Bivenette Petroleum Company Ltd.

a. The administration of the Petroleum Profits Tax Act is under the charge and management of the Federal Inland Revenue Service with respect to Petroleum Profits Tax Act Cap P13 LFN 2004.

You are required to explain:
i. Associated Gas (2 Marks)
ii. Downstream Activities (2 Marks)

b. Bivenette Petroleum Company Limited has been in the oil prospecting business for some years. Extracts from the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, show the following information:

Details Amount (₦’000)
Value of oil exported 1,030,000
Domestic sales 842,000
Chargeable gas sales 603,000
Other income 425,000
Operating costs 1,385,000
Intangible costs 142,800
Royalty on export sales 125,000
Royalty on local sales 96,500
Non-productive rent 102,000
Exploration incentives 313,500
Rental 101,200
Interest paid 98,000
Administrative expenses 265,000

Additional Information:
(i) The Petroleum Profits Tax rate is 85%.
(ii) Interest paid included ₦12,000,000 paid to an affiliated company.
(iii) Capital allowances were agreed at ₦253,750,000.
(iv) Included in the operating cost is ₦302,000,000 paid to a company for information on oil prospect in Adamawa State.
(v) The company is entitled to Investment Allowance of ₦173,000,000.

Required:
Determine the Assessable Profit, Chargeable Profit, Assessable Tax, and Chargeable Tax of the company for the relevant Year of Assessment. (11 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

AT – Nov 2016 – L3 – SC – Q5 – Tax Incentives and Reliefs

Identify industries qualifying as Pioneer Industries and compute tax liabilities and withholding tax for Ajanaku Nigeria Limited.

a. **One of the incentives available to industries in Nigeria is contained in the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act 1971, which grants tax holidays to companies in the industries that meet the conditions for being designated “Pioneer Industries.”

Under the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act 1971, state any FOUR industries that qualify to be regarded as Pioneer Industries.** (4 Marks)

b. Ajanaku Nigeria Limited was incorporated as a pioneer company on March 15, 2011, with a focus on the manufacture of aluminum roofing sheets. It was granted a Pioneer Certificate with Production Day given as July 1, 2011. Extracts of Audited Financial Statements are as shown below:

Period 6 Months to 31/12/11 Year to 31/12/12 Year to 31/12/13 Six Months to 30/6/14
(Loss) / Profit (3,750) (4,800) 2,250 4,500
After Charging: Depreciation 2,800 2,500 1,700 1,000
Withholding Tax on Rent Included 500 250 – –
Donations to:
Epe Traditional Dance Troupe 10 – – –
Nigerian Red Cross – 100 – –
Borno State General Hospital – – 120 –

Additional Information:

  • Ajanaku Nigeria Limited declared gross dividends of ₦600,000 and ₦1,500,000 for 2013 and 2014, respectively.
  • Withholding tax rates on dividends for the relevant years are 10%.
  • Ignore minimum tax provisions.
  • The company’s initial tax relief period was not extended.

Required:
Compute the tax liabilities for the relevant years of assessment relating to Pioneer Status only, and state the amount of Withholding Tax due from the shareholders. (11 Marks)

a. Four Industries Qualifying as Pioneer Industries:

  1. Agricultural production, including food processing and packaging.
  2. Manufacturing, such as aluminum products and roofing sheets.
  3. Mining and processing of minerals, including petroleum refining.
  4. Telecommunication and information technology.

b. Computation of Tax Liabilities and Withholding Tax for Ajanaku Nigeria Limited:

Step 1: Pioneer Period

  • Pioneer period runs from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014.

Step 2: Loss/Profit Exemption During Pioneer Period

  • Losses incurred during the pioneer period are disregarded for tax purposes.
  • Profits during the pioneer period are exempt from tax.

Step 3: Dividend Withholding Tax (WHT):

Year Gross Dividend (₦’000) Withholding Tax Rate (%) WHT Amount (₦’000)
2013 600 10 60
2014 1,500 10 150

Total Withholding Tax Due = ₦60,000 + ₦150,000 = ₦210,000.

Final Tax Liabilities:

  • Since Ajanaku Nigeria Limited’s profits during the pioneer period are exempt from tax, Tax Liability = ₦0.

Withholding Tax Due from Shareholders:

  • Total Withholding Tax on dividends for 2013 and 2014 is ₦210,000.

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  • 15 Marks

AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5 – Audit of Financial Statements

This question covers the definition of an audit, the overall objectives of an independent auditor, and the rights of auditors as per Nigerian law.

The Nigerian Standard of Auditing (NSA 1) and International Standard on Auditing (ISA 200) deal with the objective and general principles governing an audit of financial statements. It sets out the overall objectives of the independent auditor and explains the nature and scope of an audit designed to enable the independent auditor to meet those objectives.

Required:

a) Explain the term “Audit of the financial statement”.
(4 Marks)

b) Describe the overall objectives of the independent auditor in conducting the audit of financial statements in accordance with NSA 1 and ISA 200.
(6 Marks)

c) Sections 360 and 363 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) CAP 20 LFN 2004 stipulate the rights of the independent auditors in the conduct of the statutory audit. State these rights.
(5 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q4 – Audit Documentation

This question covers the need for a letter of representation, its content, and steps to be taken when management refuses to sign the letter.

Polyet Nigeria Plc is into the manufacture of plastic materials. It has its factory in Apapa, Lagos, with distribution outlets spread across the country. A new Managing Director, Mr. KO has just been appointed. Shortly after the new Managing Director was appointed, your firm concluded the audit of the Company’s Financial Statements. A request was made from the newly engaged Managing Director for a letter of representation. He informs you in no uncertain terms that the company engaged you as the auditor to take responsibilities for your audit opinion, and that he is not ready to repeat in writing the information that the Chief Finance Officer, other accounting staff, and himself provided to you during the audit exercise. You tried to explain to him that it is standard practice to request a letter of representation from the Management, but he remained adamant.

Required:
a. Explain the need for the auditor to obtain a letter of representation from the management. (5 Marks)
b. Itemise TEN contents of a Letter of Representation. (10 Marks)
c. What steps should you take as the auditor if the Managing Director still persists in his refusal to sign the letter? (5 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)

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  • 8 Marks

AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q3b – Internal Control Systems

This question explains four categories of control activities, focusing on their roles in ensuring effective internal control within an organization.

State and explain FOUR categories of control activities.

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  • 12 Marks

AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q3a – Internal Control Systems

his question identifies and evaluates internal control issues at Clear View Cinemas, including cash handling, ticketing, and reconciliation processes.

Clear View Cinemas Nigeria Limited operates in the entertainment industry in five different locations. Access into the Cinema Hall is based on tickets purchased at the point of entry. The entity’s ticketing process is manually driven. At the beginning of every day, the ticketing staff collects and signs for manual tickets from the Accountant. Unused tickets are returned to the Accountant, while the ticketing staff prepares a sales report for the day, which is reviewed and signed off by the Accountant. Concession items such as popcorn and soft drinks are also sold to customers. Both the ticketing and concession transactions are paid for in cash. All cash received is handed over to the Accountant who posts the transactions to SAGE Line 50 Application at the end of every day’s transactions. In view of the Company’s prime location and level of awareness, it records a high volume of transactions daily.
To ensure there are no delays in payment of routine bills and also reduce exposure to bank charges, the Accountant disburses cash from daily collections and the balance is lodged into the bank on an irregular basis. Bank reconciliation statements are prepared at the end of the financial year in readiness for the audit.

Required:
As the Auditor in charge of this engagement, identify and evaluate the relevant internal control issues in the above scenario.

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  • 5 Marks

AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2d – Ethical Issues in Auditing

This question explains the technique of "low-balling" used by audit firms when tendering for audit engagements and its potential ethical implications.

Explain briefly the technique used by an audit firm known as “low-balling” when it tenders for audit work.

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AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2c – Audit Documentation

This question details the elements that must be included in an engagement letter issued to a new audit client, covering responsibilities, terms, and scope of the audit.

Discuss in detail the content of an engagement letter to be issued to a new client.

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AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2b – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

This question explains the steps an incoming auditor must take after accepting an appointment when there is a change in professional auditors.

Explain in brief the measures to be taken by incoming Independent Auditors after accepting an appointment and when there is a change in professional appointment.

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AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2a – Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct for Auditors (IESBA Code)

This question addresses the ethical issues auditors face when accepting clients and engagements, focusing on independence and professional conduct.

Audit practice around the world is generally a business, and its objective is to make profit. However, this does not mean that the practice should automatically accept every audit engagement that is offered to it to maximise profit. Circumstances may arise where it is appropriate to decline the offer of an audit engagement for either commercial or ethical reasons.

Required:
a. Discuss the ethical issues to be considered by an independent auditor in the following matters:
i. Client Acceptance
ii. Engagement Acceptance
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  • 30 Marks

AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q1 – Internal Audits

This question addresses internal audit functions, the differences between internal and external auditors, outsourcing internal audit, and risk categories considered by internal auditors.

KEMTA Nigeria Limited is a private electrical and mechanical engineering company. The company is one of the major players in the provision of cutting-edge engineering construction services in the Nigerian electrical, mechanical, and communication engineering industry. The company has sites in all 36 States of the Federation, including Abuja. They also work for major financial institutions, educational institutions, Federal, State, and Local Governments. The company has over 500 professionals, skilled, and unskilled workers on its payroll.

You have been the auditor of the company for the past five years. During your audit, you observed some weaknesses in the internal control system of the company. Your review of the domestic reports showed that your firm has been recommending the establishment of an internal audit department for the past three years. However, you observed that the Managing Director is not favorably disposed to this idea, seeing it as an additional cost to the company. He requested to know more about outsourcing the internal audit department.

Required:
a) State and explain the purpose and functions of internal audit in an organisation. (5 Marks)
b) Enumerate the fundamental differences between the internal and external auditors. (10 Marks)
c) Present:
i) The main reasons for outsourcing internal audit. (3 Marks)
ii) The benefits of outsourcing. (2 Marks)
iii) Possible problems of outsourcing. (4 Marks)
d) Identify and explain the THREE main categories of risks usually considered by internal auditors. (6 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

PM – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q7 – Risk Management

This question involves advising a company on how to protect its data from hackers and viruses, addressing cybersecurity threats and preventive measures.

Adak Nigeria Limited sells its products through the internet. Many people around the world have access to its website to transact various businesses. Recently, the company has been experiencing security issues with its business processes. The management has raised concerns about the following:

a. How to protect its data from hackers.
b. How to prevent its files from being destroyed by viruses.

As a Performance Management Expert, you have been consulted to provide advice on the following:
(i) How to protect the company’s data from hackers.
(ii) The types of viruses that can affect the company’s files.

Required:
Prepare a paper that addresses the concerns above.

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