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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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  • 4 Marks

FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q5a – Accounting for Government Grants (IAS 20)

Question tests understanding of different types of government grants as defined in IAS 20, specifically grants related to assets and income.

In many Countries of the world, Government provides financial assistance to industry in the form of grants. In accordance with IAS 20 – Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. Explain the term:
i. Grant related to Assets (2 Marks)
ii. Grant related to Income (2 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q4 – Statement of Cash Flows (IAS 7)

Preparation of statement of cash flows using indirect method and explanation of benefits of published cash flow statements to users.

The summarised Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2016 of Perfect World Plc are as follows:

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2016

N’m
Revenue 19,350
Cost of Sales (9,000)
Gross Profit 10,350
Operating Expenses (4,500)
Finance Costs (1,125)
Profit Before Tax 4,725
Income Tax Expense (2,025)
Profit for the year 2,700

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT MARCH 31

2016 2015
N’m N’m
Non-Current Assets:
Property, Plant & Equipment 18,900 16,650
Current Assets
Inventories 6,750 7,200
Trade Receivables 9,900 8,100
16,650 15,300
Total Assets 35,550 31,950
Equity
Share Capital 5,400 5,400
Retained Earnings 9,900 8,550
15,300 13,950
Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred Tax 4,815 3,825
Financial Lease Liabilities 5,850 5,400
10,665 9,225
Current Liabilities
Trade Payables 5,625 4,905
Current Tax 1,013 923
Finance Lease Obligation 2,250 2,025
Bank Overdraft 697 922
9,585 8,775
Total Equity & Liabilities 35,550 31,950

Additional Information include:

(i) Dividend paid during the year amounted to N1,350million.

(ii) Perfect World Plc finances a number (but not all) of its property plant and equipment purchased using finance lease. During the period, property, plant and equipment which would have cost N2,700million to purchase outright was acquired under finance lease.

(iii) There was no accrual of interest at the beginning or at the end of the year.

(iv) Depreciation charged for the year totalled N4,365million. There were no disposals of property, plant and equipment during the year.

Required:

a. Prepare the statement of cashflows of Perfect World Plc for the year ended March 31, 2016 using indirect method. (14 Marks)

b. Draft a Memo to the Director of Perfect World Plc summarising the major benefits that users receive from a published statement of cashflows. (6 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q3 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Analysis of company's financial performance through ratio analysis and preparation of technical report evaluating liquidity, stability and performance.

Magifera Plc had been trading in merchandise for several years in Garden City. The information below relates to extracts from the Financial Statements for the past two (2) years.

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended September 30:

2016 2015
N’ Million N’ Million
Revenue 100,000 160,000
Gross Profit 45,000 70,000
Administrative Expenses 22,500 27,500
Finance Cost:
10% Loan Note Interest 1,250 1,250
23,750 28,750
Operating Profit Before Tax 21,250 41,250
Less: Taxation Expense 8,000 16,000
Operating Profit for the year 13,250 25,250
Dividends Paid to Equity holders 6,050 8,550

Extract of Statement of Financial Position as at September 30

2016 2015
N’Million N’Million
Assets:
Non – Current Assets at Cost 50,000 70,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation 10,000 12,500
Carrying Amount 40,000 57,500
Current Assets:
Inventory 32,500 7,500
Trade Receivables 20,000 5,000
Bank Balance 4,000 37,500
56,500 50,000
Total Assets 96,500 107,500
Equity and Liabilities:
Ordinary Share Capital @ 50k each 23,000 23,000
Retained Earnings 17,200 10,000
10% Loan notes 12,500 12,500
10% Redeemable Preference Shares _______ 2,000
52,700 47,500
Current Liabilities:
Trade Payables 7,500 10,750
Taxation 24,000 16,000
Bank Overdrafts 12,300 33,250
43,800 60,000
Total Equity and Liabilities 96,500 107,500

The Board of Directors were worried over the dwindling financial performance and precarious financial position of the company. The products are ageing; the economic depression is biting as a result of the worsening exchange rate of $1 to N400. The company imports 60% of the goods sold in Garden City. The worsening exchange rate had affected the company’s importation, consequently the revenue of the company dropped significantly. The unsafe financial performance has also affected the market price of the company’s share which dropped from 12kobo/share in the year ended September 30, 2015 to 8kobo/share in 2016.

You are required to:

a. Calculate the following ratios for the year ended September 30, 2015 and 2016 in columnar form:

i. Return on Capital Employed

ii. Total Assets Turnover

iii. Quick Ratio

iv. Debt- Equity Ratio

v. Fixed Interest Cover

vi. Earnings Yield

vii. Price Earnings Ratio

viii. Dividend Yield (12 Marks)

b. Write a brief and formal technical report to the Board of Directors to assess the performance, liquidity and stability of the Company using only: i. Return on Capital Employed

ii. Total Assets Turnover

iii. Quick Ratio

iv. Fixed Interest Cover

v. Debt Equity Ratio (8 Marks)

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  • 11 Marks

FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q2c – Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

Question tests understanding of capital maintenance concepts and their practical application in profit measurement under different concepts.

i. The conceptual framework states that there are two concepts of capital. Explain these two concepts. (4 Marks)

ii. Perfect World Limited commenced business on January 1, 2015 with a single item of inventory which costs N120,000. During the year it sold the item for N180,000 in cash. Also, during the year, general inflation was 10% but the inflation specific to the item was 12%. Calculate the profit under each concept of capital maintenance and show the effect on the Equity of the Company. (7 Marks)

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  • 5 Marks

FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q2b – Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

Question tests understanding of conceptual issues in development costs and application of asset recognition criteria per the conceptual framework.

Evaluate the conceptual issues involved in product development costs and the definition of an asset that may be applied in determining whether development expenditure should be treated as an expense or an asset.

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  • 4 Marks

FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q2a – Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

Question tests understanding of substance over form concept in the conceptual framework and its importance in financial reporting.

Conceptual framework for reporting emphasises the importance that transactions should be recorded on the basis of their substance over their form. Explain the importance of substance over form and why financial statements should show the substance of the underlying transaction different from its legal form.

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  • 22 Marks

FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q1c – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Complex consolidation question involving share exchange, fair value adjustments, intra-group transactions, associate investments and goodwill impairment.

On January 1, 2016 Kehinde Plc acquired 45million of the Equity shares of Taiwo Plc in a share exchange in which Kehinde Plc issued two (2) new shares for every three (3) shares it acquired in Taiwo Plc. This gave Kehinde Plc a holding of 90%, additionally on 31 December, 2016, Kehinde Plc will pay shareholders of Taiwo Plc N1.76 per share acquired. Kehinde Plc cost of capital is 10% per annum.

At the date of acquisition, the shares in Kehinde Plc and Taiwo Plc had a market price of N6.50 and N2.50 respectively.

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

KEHINDE PLC TAIWO PLC
N’000 N’000
Revenue 323,000 190,000
Cost of Sales (256,000) (130,000)
Gross Profit 67,000 60,000
Distribution Cost (8,000) (9,000)
Administrative Expenses (19,000) (12,000)
Investment Income 2,500 –
Finance Cost (2,100) –
Profit before Tax 40,400 39,000
Income Tax Expenses (14,000) (8,000)
Profit for the year 26,400 31,000

Equity as at October 1, 2015:
Share Capital(N1 per share) 300,000 75,000
Retained Earnings 270,000 175,000

The following additional information is also relevant:

(i) At the date of acquisition the Fair Value of Taiwo Plc’s assets and liabilities were equal to their carrying amount with the exception of two items:

  • An item of plant had a fair value of N9million above the carrying amount. The remaining life of the plant at the date of acquisition was three (3) years. Depreciation is charged to cost of sales.
  • Taiwo Plc had a contingent liability which Kehinde Plc estimated to have a fair value of N2.25million. This has not changed as at September 30, 2016.
  • Taiwo Plc has not incorporated this fair value changes into its financial statements.

(ii) It is Kehinde Plc’s policy to value non-controlling interest at fair value at the date of acquisition. For this purpose, Taiwo Plc share price at the date can be deemed to be representative of the fair value of the shares held by the non-controlling interest.

(iii) Sales from Kehinde Plc to Taiwo Plc throughout the year ended September 30, 2016 had consistently been N4million per month. Kehinde Plc made a mark-up of 25% on these sales. Taiwo Plc had N7.5million of these goods in inventory as at September 30, 2016.

(iv) Kehinde Plc’s investment income is a dividend received from its investment in a 40% owned associates which it has held for several years. The underlying earnings of the associate for the year ended September 30, 2016 were N10million.

(v) Although Taiwo Plc has been profitable since its acquisition by Kehinde Plc, the market for Taiwo Plc’s product has been badly hit in recent months and Kehinde Plc has calculated that the goodwill has been impaired by N10million as at September 30, 2016.

Required:

(i) Calculate the goodwill on acquisition of Taiwo Plc. (7 Marks)

(ii) Prepare the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for Kehinde Plc group for the year ended September 30, 2016. (15 Marks)

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FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q1b – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Calculation of gain on bargain purchase arising from business acquisition with consideration of fair values and non-controlling interests.

Harmony Limited acquired 70% interest in the equity shares of Foremost Limited for N3,000,000 on January 1, 2015. The abridged Statement of Financial Position of both companies at the date of acquisition were as follows:

HARMONY LIMITED FOREMOST LIMITED
N’000 N’000
Identifiable Assets 32,800 8,000
Investment in Foremost Limited 3,000 _____
35,800 8,000
Equity 24,000 4,800
Identifiable Liabilities 11,800 3,200
35,800 8,000

The fair value of the identifiable assets of Foremost Limited amounts to N11,200,000 and the fair value of its liabilities is N3,200,000. The Non-Controlling Interest will be measured as a percentage of the Net Asset of the acquiree.

Required:

Calculate the Gain on Bargain Purchase arising from the acquisition.

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FR – NOV 2016 – L2 – Q1a – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Question tests understanding of IFRS 3 treatment of non-controlling interests and its impact on consolidated financial statements.

IFRS 3 on Business Combination permits a non-controlling interest at the date of acquisition to be valued by one of two methods. i. At its proportionate share of the subsidiary’s identifiable Net Assets or ii. At its Fair Value (usually determined by the directors of the parent Company).

Required:

Explain the difference that the accounting treatment of these alternative methods could have on the Consolidated Financial Statements, including where Consolidated Goodwill may be impaired.

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QT – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q7 – Forecasting

Analyze absenteeism trends using time series and forecasting techniques for Dropper Ltd.

The personnel department of Dropper Ltd, a large cocoa processing company in DropperLand, is concerned about absenteeism among its shop floor workforce. The mean number of absentees per day for each quarter of the years 1999 to 2001 and Quarter 1 in 2002 is given in the table below:

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1999 25.10 14.40 9.50 23.70
2000 27.90 16.90 12.40 26.10
2001 31.40 19.70 15.90 29.90
2002 34.50 – – –

Required:
a) Plot the data on a graph, leaving space for the remaining 2002 figures. (3 marks)

b) Using the method of 2-quarterly centered moving averages,
i) Determine the trend in the series and superimpose this on your graph in (a). (4 marks)
ii) Determine the equation of the trend line above by considering only the first and last centered moving average value on your graph in (i). (3 marks)

c) Using an appropriate decomposition model, determine the seasonal variations in the data. Give reasons for your choice of model. (5 marks)

d) Use your analysis above to roughly forecast the mean number of absentees for the remaining quarters of 2002. Comment on your forecast. (5 marks)

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