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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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QT – Nov 2018 – L1 – Q1a – Forecasting

Explain the term coefficient of correlation in forecasting.

Explain the term Coefficient of Correlation in forecasting.

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q5b – Professional and Ethical Issues in Financial Reporting

Explanation of the importance of 'Substance Over Form' and features indicating that the economic substance of a transaction may differ from its legal form.

Under the IASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, certain qualitative characteristics of useful financial information are identified. These are subdivided into characteristics considered fundamental and those considered to be enhancing. The two fundamental characteristics identified by the framework are ‘relevance’ and ‘faithful representation’. In order for financial transactions to be represented faithfully in the financial statements, the principle of ‘substance over form’ should be applied. This means that wherever there is a difference between the legal form of a transaction and its economic substance, the financial statements should reflect the economic substance.

Required:
i. Discuss the importance of the concept of ‘substance over form’.
(4 marks)

ii. Describe FOUR (4) features of a transaction that suggest that its economic substance may differ from its legal form.
(6 marks)

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q5a – Preparation of Financial Statements

Preparation of partners' capital accounts and statement of financial position after changes in a partnership.

Alex, Dennis, and Francis have been in partnership business for several years, sharing profits in the ratio 6:5:3, respectively. The statement of financial position of the partnership as at 31 March 2018 showed the following position:

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2018 GH¢ GH¢
Capital Accounts:
Alex 50,000
Dennis 36,000
Francis 17,400
Sundry Payables 135,200
Total 238,600
Tangible Non-current Assets 44,800
Goodwill 25,900
Sundry Receivables 147,000
Bank Balance 20,900
Total 238,600

Additional Information:
On 31 March 2018, Alex retired from the partnership, and the remaining partners agreed to admit George as a partner under the following terms:

  • Goodwill in the old partnership was to be revalued to two years’ purchase of the average profits over the last three years. The profits for the last three years were GH¢24,800, GH¢27,200, and GH¢28,010. Goodwill was to be written off in the new partnership.
  • Alex was to take his car out of the partnership assets at an agreed value of GH¢2,000. The car had been included in the accounts as of 31 March 2018 at a written-down value of GH¢1,188.
  • The new partnership, comprising Dennis, Francis, and George, was to share profits in the ratio 5:3:2, respectively, with an initial capital of GH¢50,000 subscribed in the profit-sharing ratio.
  • Dennis, Francis, and George were each to pay Alex GH¢10,000 out of their personal resources in part repayment of his share of the partnership.
  • Alex was to lend George any amount required to make up his capital in the firm from the monies due to him, and any further balance due to Alex was to be left in the new partnership as a loan, bearing interest at 20% per annum. Any adjustments required to the capital accounts of Dennis and Francis were to be paid into or withdrawn from the partnership bank account.

Required:
i. Prepare the partners’ capital accounts, in columnar form, reflecting the adjustments required on the change in partnership.
(5 marks)

ii. Prepare the statement of financial position on completion.
(5 marks)

iii. For registration of partnership to be effected, there shall be sent to the Registrar a copy of the partnership agreement and a statement on a prescribed form signed by all the partners. Outline the main contents of the statement on the prescribed form.
(2 marks)

iv. In accordance with the Incorporated Private Partnership Act 1962 (Act 152), state THREE (3) grounds upon which the Registrar General’s Department may refuse to register a partnership business.
(3 marks)

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Assess the financial performance and position of Light Ltd and Favour Ltd for acquisition purposes based on profitability, liquidity, and gearing ratios.

Salt Ltd is a Government Business Entity that would like to acquire 100% of a viable private company. It has obtained the following draft financial statements for two companies, Light Ltd and Favour Ltd. They operate in the same industry, and their managements have indicated they would be receptive to a takeover.

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2017:

Description Light Ltd (GH¢’000) Favour Ltd (GH¢’000)
Revenue 12,000 20,500
Cost of sales (10,500) (18,000)
Gross profit 1,500 2,500
Operating expenses (240) (500)
Finance costs (210) (600)
Profit before tax 1,050 1,400
Income tax expense (150) (400)
Profit for the year 900 1,000
Dividends paid 250 700

Statements of Financial Position as at 31 December 2017:

Description Light Ltd (GH¢’000) Favour Ltd (GH¢’000)
Assets
Non-current assets:
Freehold factory 4,400
Owned plant 5,000 2,200
Leased plant 5,300
Total non-current assets 9,400 7,500
Current assets:
Inventory 2,000 3,600
Trade receivables 2,400 3,700
Bank 600
Total current assets 5,000 7,300
Total assets 14,400 14,800
Equity and Liabilities
Equity shares of GH¢1 each 2,000 2,000
Property revaluation reserve 900
Retained earnings 2,600 800
Total equity 5,500 2,800
Non-current liabilities
Finance lease obligations 3,200
7% loan notes 3,000
10% loan notes 3,000
Deferred tax 600 100
Government grants 1,200
Total non-current liabilities 4,800 6,300
Current liabilities
Bank overdraft 1,200
Trade payables 3,100 3,800
Government grants 400
Finance lease obligations 500
Taxation 600 200
Total current liabilities 4,100 5,700
Total equity and liabilities 14,400 14,800

Notes:

i. Both companies operate from the same premises.
ii. Additional details of the two companies’ plant are:

Description Light Ltd (GH¢’000) Favour Ltd (GH¢’000)
Owned plant – Historical cost 8,000 10,000
Leased plant – Original fair value 7,500

There were no disposals of plant during the year by either company.

iii. The interest rate implicit within Favour Ltd’s finance leases is 7.5% per annum. For the purpose of calculating ROCE and gearing, all finance lease obligations are treated as long-term interest-bearing borrowings.

Required:
Assess the relative financial performance and financial position of Light Ltd and Favour Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2017 to inform the directors of Salt Ltd in their acquisition decision. Your analysis should focus on profitability, liquidity, and gearing.
(15 marks)

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q3b – Financial Statement Analysis

Explanation of four benefits of cash flow information to users of financial statements.

An entity shall prepare a statement of cash flows in accordance with the requirements of IAS 7: Statement of Cash Flows and shall present it as an integral part of its financial statements for each period for which financial statements are presented.

Required:
Explain FOUR (4) benefits of cash flow information to users of financial statements.
(4 marks)

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q2e- Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

This question tests the explanation of temporary differences in relation to deferred tax liabilities and assets under IAS 12.

In accordance with IAS 12: Income Taxes, deferred tax liabilities are the amounts of income taxes payable in future periods in respect of taxable temporary differences.

Required:
Explain temporary differences.

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q2d- Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

This question tests the classification of events after the reporting period as either adjusting or non-adjusting.

The following events occurred after the year end, but before the financial statements were authorised for issue:

  1. Enactment by the government of a revised tax rate affecting the amount of the settlement of the deferred tax liability included in the financial statements.
  2. A share split in respect of the earnings per share calculation.
  3. Criteria being met in order to classify non-current assets as held for sale.
  4. A material, but not fundamental, error arising in the comparative figures.

Required:
In accordance with IAS 10: Events after the reporting period, explain with justification whether each of the above is an adjusting or a non-adjusting event after the reporting period.

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q2c- Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

This question requires calculating the adjustments to opening retained earnings and profit or loss due to changes in accounting policies and estimates.

Talensi, a company reporting under IFRS, is considering making the following changes to its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017. Talensi presents one year of comparative information.

  1. Changing the method of depreciation of its plant from straight-line depreciation over five years (with a nil residual value) to reducing balance at 20% per annum with effect from 1 January 2017. The plant originally cost GH¢100 million on 1 January 2015.
  2. Changing the basis of valuation of certain non-seasonal inventories from first-in, first-out (FIFO) to weighted average cost (WAC). Inventories were valued as follows under the two different methods:
    31 December 2015 31 December 2016 31 December 2017
    FIFO: GH¢64 million FIFO: GH¢66 million FIFO: GH¢71 million
    WAC: GH¢62 million WAC: GH¢63 million WAC: GH¢67 million
  3. Changing the revenue recognition basis for certain seasonal goods that were first sold in 2015 such that revenue is recognised on delivery to the customer rather than on shipment. This has arisen as a result of a change in delivery arrangements such that, with effect from 1 January 2017, risks are now borne by Talensi until delivery has been made to the customer.
    2015 2016 2017
    Revenue based on shipment date: GH¢50 million GH¢86 million GH¢90 million
    Revenue based on delivery date: GH¢46 million GH¢84 million GH¢88 million

The cost of the seasonal goods is consistently 80% of sales price.

Profit (calculated using existing policies and accounting estimates) was GH¢240 million for the year ended 31 December 2017.

Required:
Calculate the adjustment to opening retained earnings in the statement of changes in equity (including 2016 comparative figures) in the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 and profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2017.

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q2b- Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

This question relates to the impairment test of an asset, applying IAS 36.

Due to a change in Pusiga Ltd’s production plans, an item of machinery with a carrying value of GH¢11 million at 31 December 2017 (after adjusting for depreciation for the year) may be impaired due to a change in use. An impairment test conducted on 31 December 2017 revealed its fair value less cost of disposal to be GH¢5 million. The machine is now expected to generate an annual net income of GH¢2 million for the next three years at which point the asset would be sold for GH¢2.4 million. An appropriate discount rate is 10%. Pusiga charges depreciation at 20% on a reducing balance method on machinery.

Note:

  • The present value of ordinary annuity of GH¢1 at 10% for one year, two years, and three years is 0.909, 1.736, and 2.487 respectively.
  • The present value of GH¢1 at 10% for one year, two years, and three years is 0.909, 0.826, and 0.751 respectively.

Required:
In accordance with IAS 36: Impairment of Assets, explain with justification the required accounting treatment in the financial statements of Pusiga Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2017.

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FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q3a – Preparation of Financial Statements

Preparation of the statement of cash flows using the indirect method based on the financial statements of Conso Bank Ghana Ltd.

The following financial statements relate to Conso Bank Ghana Limited for the year ended 31 December 2017:

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December 2017

Description Note GH¢’000
Interest income (iii) 364,524
Interest expense (iv) (107,571)
Net interest income 256,953
Fees and commission income 132,374
Fees and commission expense (24,183)
Net fees and commission income 108,191
Other income (v) 9,727
Operating income 374,871
Impairment charge on loans and advances (93,492)
Operating expenses (vi) (169,317)
Profit before tax 112,062
Income tax expense (33,617)
Profit for the year 78,445

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2017

Description Note 2017 (GH¢’000) 2016 (GH¢’000)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 577,767 752,303
Government securities 2,037,292 1,857,337
Advances to banks 214,875 107,407
Loans and advances to customers 1,190,782 1,145,133
Property and equipment (vii) 139,889 123,936
Intangible assets (viii) 18,131 12,162
Income tax asset 6,626 5,778
Total assets 4,185,362 4,004,056
Liabilities
Deposits from customers 3,368,406 3,078,071
Other liabilities and provisions 171,718 359,192
Total liabilities 3,540,124 3,437,263
Equity
Stated capital 100,000 100,000
Retained earnings 545,238 466,793
Total equity 645,238 566,793
Total liabilities and equity 4,185,362 4,004,056

Required:
Using the indirect method, prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2017, in accordance with IAS 7: Statement of Cash Flows.
(16 marks)

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