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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q7 – Corporate Governance

Provide a defence for the unitary board structure, outline core roles, and discuss the composition and size of the board.

It is important that, as a member of the board of directors of a company, you have a good understanding of the nature, types, and structures of a board.

You are required to:
a. Provide a defence for the unitary board structure. (5 Marks)
b. Outline the core roles of a board of directors. (5 Marks)
c. Provide a broad overview of the composition and size of a unitary board of directors. (5 Marks)

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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q6 – Corporate Strategy Formulation

Explain the BCG Model with a diagram to analyze a firm's business portfolio, detailing the four product categories.

As part of a training session in strategic management, deploy a diagram to explain how a firm would use the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) model to analyze its business portfolio. Explain each category of products identified in the BCG model.

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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q5 – Ethics in Business

Discuss the six stages in handling ethical conflicts based on ICAN's professional code of conduct.

You have been invited to facilitate a session on how to deal with ethical conflicts based on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria code of professional conduct. Discuss the six stages in handling ethical conflicts.

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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q4 – Ethics in Business

Discuss ethical considerations for accountants, actions to serve the public interest, and the nature and purpose of a corporate code of ethics.

There is an increasing demand on professional accountants to pay close attention to ethical standards as they carry out their professional duties. This requires, among other considerations, that accountants act professionally and in the public interest. They are also expected to abide by the code of ethics of their profession and the corporate code of ethics of the organization in which they work.

Required:

a. Discuss the ethical considerations a professional accountant should attend to in the discharge of professional duties. (6 Marks)

b. What specific actions are you expected to take in order to serve the public interest? (5 Marks)

c. Discuss the nature and purpose of corporate code of ethics. (9 Marks)

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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q3 – Risk Management and Corporate Strategy

Explain the processes of identifying, assessing, measuring, and prioritizing risks, and discuss the impact on stakeholders.

Success and profit maximization in business are premised on factors that include the ability to identify, assess, and measure risks. As a risk manager, how would you explain the following to a group of prospective entrepreneurs in ways that would adequately equip them to deal with operational, business, and strategic risks?

a. Risk identification (4 Marks)
b. The impact of risk on any four stakeholders (4 Marks)
c. Assessing risks: impact and probability (4 Marks)
d. Measuring risks (4 Marks)
e. Prioritizing risks (4 Marks)

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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q2 – Corporate Governance

Identify five key corporate governance issues for expansion and principles of good corporate governance for PKL Restaurants Limited.

PKL Restaurants Limited was established in 1995 and now has 12 branches in different parts of Lagos. The company wants to expand its operations to Abuja and Port Harcourt. Consequently, it seeks to restructure the business and build structures for good corporate governance.

Required:

a. Develop a proposal highlighting five key issues of corporate governance. (10 Marks)

b. Evaluate five principles of good corporate governance that the company should adhere to. (10 Marks)

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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1b – Business-Level Strategies

Describe two key risks associated with adopting a cost leadership strategy in business.

Provide a detailed account of two of the risks business entities might face by adopting a strategy of cost leadership.

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CSME – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Environmental Analysis

Perform a SWOT analysis using a Mini Resource Audit and Porter's Five Forces for Igbadun Nigeria Limited in the online streaming business.

Igbadun Nigeria Limited is a private limited liability company engaged in the business of online content streaming to registered subscribers through a dedicated website “igbadun.com”. The company’s content offerings include movies, TV episodes, cartoon series, educational series, documentaries, and reality shows.

The subscriber base growth rate of Igbadun has been phenomenal, jumping from about 3,000 in 2013 to 30,000 at the end of 2017. This is despite the fact that the industry is relatively new in Nigeria. The growth has led to an increase in revenue from N72 million in 2013 to N450 million by the year ended 31 December 2017. However, the only source of revenue to the company is customer subscriptions.

The impressive performance of Igbadun Nigeria Limited has been attributed to several factors, including:

  • Increasing internet usage;
  • Increased patronage of streamed online programs;
  • Improved access to the internet at a reduced cost;
  • Affordability of internet-enabled devices suitable for viewing online video content;
  • Cost reduction strategies and a very affordable subscription rate, which has been reduced from N2,000 in 2013 to N1,500 in 2017. This is the second-lowest rate in the industry;
  • Aggressive marketing strategy and investment in advertising;
  • Reduction in marketing costs as a percentage of revenue from 16% in 2013 to 12.8% in 2017;
  • Growth of gross subscribers by more than 100% per annum;
  • Investment of over 60% of its earnings for growth and development, especially in purchasing the best hardware and software available;
  • Aggressive R & D policy that has led to in-house development of most of its software, with all of them duly patented;
  • Effective Human Resource Management strategy that has helped to attract, motivate, train, and retain highly qualified and experienced manpower;
  • Management team of highly experienced personnel.

A report recently released by Arthur Baker and Company, a reputable consulting firm in Nigeria, predicted that the demand for online program streaming in Nigeria will grow significantly to 5 million by 2020. Consequently, existing rivals, such as Netcom and other smaller competitors, are jostling to gain competitive advantage. The relatively liberal legal requirements for entry have also facilitated an influx of new entrants into the industry. Netflox, the world’s biggest provider of online program streaming service, recently commenced operations in Nigeria.

Copyright activists recently proposed a bill to the National Assembly, allowing online program streaming providers to stream new releases only after two months of release. This bill will adversely affect the subscription revenue of igbadun.com if passed into law.

A major part of Igbadun’s subscription revenue is received through online payments using debit cards. However, a recent report by an independent consultant shows a decline in the use of online payment platforms due to increased security concerns. This has the potential to hurt Igbadun’s revenue stream.

Igbadun is also struggling to compete with other movie entertainment media such as cable TV, DVDs, and cinemas. The most worrisome for the company has been DVDs. The activities of pirates have made the price of DVDs for new releases as low as N500 each. If this continues unabated, the company risks losing its subscriber base.

Despite these challenges, Igbadun plans to grow its subscriber base to 200,000 by the end of 2020.

Required:

a. With the aid of a Mini Resource Audit and Porter’s Five Forces Model, prepare a SWOT analysis for the management of Igbadun Nigeria Limited.

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PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q7 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the objectives of an ideal intergovernmental fiscal system and the problems facing intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.

“There are critical issues and problems with decentralisation of government and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.”

Required:
a. The main objectives of an ideal system of fiscal relations among sub-national units in a federation.
(6 Marks)
b. Three problems of intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.
(9 Marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q6 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the concept of market failure and provide cases justifying government intervention in the economy.

he need for government intervention in the economy is justified on the basis of market failure. In particular, the intervention has become inevitable in view of some practical situations for which the market is rather unhelpful.

Required:
a. Discuss the notion of “market failure” as a basis for government intervention.
(5 Marks)
b. Provide four illustrative cases to justify government intervention in the Nigerian economy.
(10 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1b – Group Financial Statements and Consolidation

Preparation of consolidated statement of profit or loss for Faisal Group including two subsidiaries.

b) You are the Financial Accountant of Faisal Ltd (Faisal), a Ghanaian listed company, involved in food retailing. During 2017, Faisal acquired interests in Zaytuna Ltd (Zaytuna) and Medeama Ltd (Medeama). The Statement of profit or loss for Faisal, Zaytuna, and Medeama for the year ended 31 December 2017 are as follows:

Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2017

Faisal (GH¢’million) Zaytuna (GH¢’million) Medeama (GH¢’million)
Revenue 450 150 75
Cost of sales (300) (90) (45)
Gross profit 150 60 30
Operating expenses (25) (15) (5)
Operating profit 125 45 25
Interest and similar charges (15) (5) (1)
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 110 40 24
Income tax expense (27.5) (10) (6)
Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 82.5 30 18
Retained earnings at start of year 117.5 45 7
Retained earnings at end of year 200 75 25

Additional information:

  1. On 1 April 2017, Faisal purchased 12 million of the 15 million GH¢1 ordinary shares in Zaytuna at a cost of GH¢8 per ordinary share. At the date of acquisition, the fair values of Zaytuna’s net assets were equal to their book value with the exception of property, the details of which are as follows:

    Zaytuna Property Details:

    Description GH¢’million
    Cost 75
    Accumulated depreciation at 1 January 2017 (6)
    Net book value at 1 January 2017 69

    The property, which had a useful economic life of 25 years on 1 January 2015, is in a prime commercial location and has increased dramatically in value since it was purchased by Zaytuna on 1 January 2015. The replacement cost of a similar building, with a similar remaining useful economic life at 1 April 2017, is GH¢100 million. The fair value at acquisition has not been reflected in the records of Zaytuna.

  2. On 1 July 2017, Faisal purchased 4 million of the 10 million GH¢1 ordinary shares in Medeama at a cost of GH¢6 per ordinary share. At the date of acquisition, the fair values of Medeama’s net assets were equal to their book value with the exception of property that had a fair value of GH¢9 million in excess of its book value and a remaining useful life of four years.
  3. In August 2017, Faisal sold goods to Zaytuna for GH¢7.5 million, and 20% of these goods remained unsold at 31 December 2017. Faisal prices its sales at cost plus 50%.
  4. On 23 January 2018, Faisal sold its former head office administrative building for GH¢1.25 million. At 31 December 2017, the building was for sale and unoccupied, with staff having moved to a new premises. The book value of the building in the statement of financial position of Faisal as at 31 December 2017 was GH¢2 million.
  5. Each company charges depreciation on a time-apportionment basis to operating expenses.
  6. The directors of Faisal believe that any goodwill arising on the acquisition of Zaytuna and Medeama has been impaired by 25% as at 31 December 2017. The directors have a policy of measuring non-controlling interests at the proportionate share of identifiable net assets.

(Note: All calculations may be taken to the nearest GH¢0.01 million and assume all expenses and gains accrue evenly throughout the year unless otherwise instructed.)

Required:

Prepare the consolidated statement of profit or loss account of Faisal Group for the year ended 31 December 2017 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). (16 marks)

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Preparation of Financial Statements, Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Explains the accounting treatment for deferred and contingent considerations during a subsidiary acquisition.

Explain the accounting treatment for ‘deferred consideration’ and ‘contingent consideration’ in the context of the acquisition of a subsidiary by a parent entity.

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q5b – The role of the treasury function in multinationals

Explain key money market instruments, including securitization, reverse repurchase agreements, banker’s acceptance, and commercial paper.

The money market deals primarily with short-term instruments with short-term maturities and the repayment of funds borrowed is required within a short period of time.

Required:
Explain the following in the money markets:
i) Securitization.
ii) A “Reverse Repurchase Agreement”.
iii) Banker’s Acceptance.
iv) Commercial Paper.
(10 marks)

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q5a – The role of the treasury function in multinationals

Determine whether GCB should borrow locally or through a portfolio of foreign currencies based on borrowing rates and expected currency changes.

The Ghana Cocoa Board (GCB) is contemplating borrowing one-year funds in anticipation of the coming cocoa season, which starts in September/October 2017. GCB can borrow from the local financial market in Ghana or borrow a portfolio of funds made up of UK pounds and Euros. The information below is the borrowing rates and the probabilities of expected strengthening of the international currencies vis-à-vis the cedi.

Required:
Determine whether GCB should borrow from the local financial market or borrow a portfolio of funds made up of UK pounds and Euros.

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q4 – Financial reconstruction

Explain the concept of EVA, calculate EVA and NOPAT for 2016 and 2017, and distinguish between spin-offs and sell-offs.

Jabesh Company limited income statements for the years 2016 and 2017 are provided below:

The company directors at a meeting argued that the use of Economic Value Added as a measure of corporate performance is more relevant to current developments in financial markets and agreed to employ it in assessing its performance for years 2017 and 2016.

Additional information is as follows:

  1. The allowance for doubtful debts was GH¢300,000 at 1 January 2016, GH¢250,000 at 31 December 2016, and GH¢350,000 at 31 December 2017.
  2. Research and development costs of GH¢500,000 were incurred during each of the years 2016 and 2017 on Project Z. These costs were expensed in the income statement, as they did not meet the requirements of financial reporting standards for capitalization. Project Z is not complete yet.
  3. At the end of 2015, the company had completed another research and development project, Project X. Total expenditure on this project had been GH¢1,500,000, none of which had been capitalized in the financial statements. The product developed by Project X went on sale on 1 January 2016, and the product was a great success. The product’s lifecycle was only two years, so no further sales of the product are expected after 31 December 2017.
  4. The company incurred non-cash expenses of GH¢15,000 in both years.
  5. Capital employed (equity plus debt) per the statement of financial position was GH¢33,500 at 1 January 2016 and GH¢37,000 at 1 January 2017.
  6. The pre-tax cost of debt was 5% in each year. The estimated cost of equity was 12% in 2016 and 14% in 2017. The rate of corporate tax was 25% during both years.
  7. The company’s capital structure was 60% equity and 40% debt.
  8. There was no provision for deferred tax.

Required:
a) Explain what the directors meant by Economic Value Added (EVA). (2 marks)

b) Calculate the company’s Economic Value Added (EVA) for the years ended 2017 and 2016. (5 marks)

c) Calculate the Net Operating Profit After Tax (NOPAT) for the years ended 2017 and 2016. (6 marks)

d) Explain spin-offs and sell-offs, and identify THREE (3) reasons for spin-offs. (7 marks)

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q3b -Valuation and use of free cash flows

Estimate the value of the firm and its equity using the FCFF and FCFE valuation approaches and calculate the value per share.

DoGood Ltd is evaluating Phinex Ltd using the Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) and Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) valuation approaches.

DoGood Ltd has gathered the following information (in current Ghana Cedis terms):

  • Phinex Ltd has net income of GH¢250 million, depreciation of GH¢90 million, capital expenditures of GH¢170 million, and an increase in working capital of GH¢40 million.
  • Phinex Ltd will finance 40% of the increase in net fixed assets (capital expenditures less depreciation) and 40% of the increase in working capital with debt financing.
  • Interest expenses are GH¢150 million. The current market value of Phinex’s outstanding debt is GH¢1,800 million.
  • FCFF is expected to grow at 6.0% indefinitely, and FCFE is expected to grow at 7.0%.
  • The tax rate is 30%.
  • Phinex Ltd is financed with 40% debt and 60% equity. The before-tax cost of debt is 9% and the before-tax cost of equity is 13%.
  • Phinex Ltd has 10 million outstanding shares.

Required:
i) Using the FCFF valuation approach, estimate the total value of the firm, the total market value of equity, and the value per share.
(6 marks)

ii) Using the FCFE valuation approach, estimate the total market value of equity and the value per share.
(6 marks)

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q3a – Acquisitions and mergers versus other growth strategies

Discuss when takeovers make financial and economic sense and reasons why takeovers may fail to increase shareholder wealth.

Despite substantial evidence, drawn from different countries and different time periods, that suggests the wealth of shareholders in a bidding company is unlikely to be increased as a result of taking over another company, takeovers remain an important part of the business landscape.

Required:
i) Explain briefly when a takeover will make economic and financial sense.
(3 marks)

ii) Discuss briefly FIVE (5) reasons why a takeover may fail to deliver an expected increase in wealth for the bidding company’s shareholders.
(5 marks)

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q2b – International investment and financing decisions

Evaluate the impact of profit repatriation restrictions and provide strategies to deal with blocked funds in international investments.

Suppose the South African government changes its policy on profit repatriation and legislates that profit cannot be repatriated until termination or exit.

i) If Rock can invest blocked funds in South Africa for a 12% annual rate of return, by how much would the project’s NPV differ from your results in sub-question (a) above?
(5 marks)

ii) Suggest THREE (3) ways through which Rock can deal with the risk of blocked funds.
(3 marks)

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q2a – International investment and financing decisions

Evaluate an international mining investment opportunity in South Africa using NPV approach for financial feasibility.

Rock Minerals Ltd (Rock) is a minerals mining company based in Ghana. Rock is considering an investment opportunity in South Africa, which involves developing and operating a gold mine and later transferring the mine to the South African government.

Last year, the directors commissioned a special committee to assess investments and regulatory requirements relating to the project. Based on the committee’s report, the directors estimate that it will take two years to develop the mine. Development of the mine entails an immediate outlay of ZAR1.2 million in regulatory requirement expenditures, an investment of ZAR20 million in plants and equipment in the first year, and ZAR15 million for development expenditure in the second year. The directors also estimate that Rock will invest ZAR2 million in net working capital at the beginning of the third year. The investment in net working capital is expected to be increased to ZAR3 million at the beginning of the fifth year.

Commercial production and sales are expected to begin in the third year. Below are estimated operating cash flows before tax in the first three years of commercial production:

Year Revenue collections (ZAR’ millions) Variable operating costs (ZAR’ millions) Fixed operating costs (ZAR’ millions)
3 100 40 20
4 150 50 25
5 210 80 30

At the end of the fifth year, Rock will transfer ownership and control of the mine to the South African government for an after-tax consideration of ZAR100 million. The special committee also reports that the income tax rate for mining operations is 30%, and capital expenditure in relation to acquisition of property, plant, and equipment, and development expenditure qualifies for capital allowance at the rate of 20% per annum on a straight-line basis. Capital allowance is granted at the end of each year of commercial production. On repatriation of profit, the committee reports that the South African government does not restrict the repatriation of profit, and there are no profit repatriation taxes. Rock would repatriate cash returns as they become available.

Rock plans to finance this project using existing capital. Rock’s after-tax cost of capital is 25% in Ghana. The annual rate of inflation is expected to be 11% in Ghana and 5% in South Africa in the coming years. Currently, the rate of exchange between the Ghanaian cedi (GH¢) and the South African rand (ZAR) is GH¢0.3822 = ZAR1.

Required:
Evaluate the project on financial grounds using the net present value (NPV) approach and recommend whether the investment proposal should be accepted for implementation or not.
(12 marks)

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AFM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q1b – Economic environment for multinational organisations

Advising One-Village on the risks associated with a proposed irrigation project in a Sub-Saharan African country based on the World Bank Doing Business Report.

The directors of One-Village are considering another irrigation project in a country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The World Bank’s Doing Business Report for 2017 ranked the destination country 140th out of 190 countries on the ease of doing business. Below is the ease of doing business statistics for the destination country and One-Village’s home country as reported in the Doing Business 2017 report.


Required:
Advise the directors on four risks or issues One-Village should consider when deciding on whether to implement the proposed irrigation project in the destination country, and suggest how the risks or issues may be mitigated or resolved.
(8 marks for risks and mitigation)

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