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TAX – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Value Added Tax (VAT)

Identify which information is not required on a tax invoice for goods or services.

Question

A tax invoice issued for goods sold or services rendered must contain the following information, EXCEPT:
A. Type/nature of goods
B. Customer’s name and address
C. Rate of VAT applied
D. Bio data of taxpayer
E. Taxpayer’s identification number

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Value-Added Tax (VAT), Customs, and Excise Duties
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q6 – Information System Development and Security

Identify costs of software implementation, types of firewalls, common network issues, and methods to manage email inboxes.

Question

a. When a new software is implemented, various costs are incurred. Identify FIVE of such costs. (5 Marks)

b. Identify FOUR types of firewalls. (4 Marks)

c. State FIVE common network issues an organisation may encounter. (5 Marks)

d. If email is used inappropriately, it can hinder productivity. Identify SIX ways email inbox can be better managed. (6 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Information Systems

Define Decision Support System, list DSS packages, and outline advantages, disadvantages, and impact of IT.

Question

a. Define Decision Support System (DSS). (2 Marks)

b. List FIVE DSS packages that can be used to explore alternatives. (5 Marks)

c. Enumerate THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages of DSS. (5 Marks)

d. State FOUR benefits and FOUR lapses of information technology to individual, organisation, and government. (8 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Tags: DSS, IT Impact, Management Tools
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q4b – Basic Variance Analysis

Calculate material and labour variances for product AB, and list possible causes of each variance.

Question

b. ABC maintains the following standard cost card for product AB:

Item	Standard Quantity	Standard Price	Total Cost (N)
Direct Material A	3kg @ N8 per kg	N24
Direct Material B	5kg @ N6 per kg	N30
Direct Labour	2hrs @ N24 per hr	N48
Variable Overhead	2hrs @ N9 per hr	N18
Total Standard Cost			N120

Actual Results for the Period:

Actual production: 11,800 units
Direct material A: 35,800kg @ N7.5 per kg = N268,500
Direct material B: 62,000kg @ N7 per kg = N434,000
Direct labour: 24,500 hours @ N25 per hour = N612,500
Variable overhead: 24,500 hours @ N9 per hour = N220,500

Required:
i. Calculate the following variances:

Material price
Material usage
Total material
Labour rate
(9 Marks)

ii. List TWO possible causes of each of the variances in (i) above. (3 Marks)

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Tags: Labour Variance, Material Variance, Standard Costing, Variance Analysis
Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Variance Analysis
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q4a – Costing Techniques

Identify the purposes of standard costing systems and the types of standards used in management information.

Question

a. Standard costing systems are widely used because they provide cost information for many different purposes.

Required:
i. Identify FIVE of such purposes. (5 Marks)
ii. State THREE types of standards. (3 Marks)

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Tags: Budgeting, Cost Control, Standard Costing, Types of Standards
Level: Level 1

Topic: Costing Techniques
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Costing Methods

Apportion joint costs of three products using the physical unit and sales value basis, and calculate profit percentages.

Question

Standard Limited produces three products, “Sta,” “And,” and “Ard,” which pass through the same process and can all be sold as good products. Total joint costs incurred amount to N3,710,000. Output and selling prices of the products are as follows:

Product	Output (Units)	Selling Price (N)
Sta	6,000	250
And	3,500	400
Ard	4,500	350

Required:
Apportion the joint costs and calculate the profit percentage using:
a. The physical unit basis. (10 Marks)
b. The sales value basis. (10 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Costing Methods
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Costing Methods

Prepare the contract account for “Recoverable 777” with materials, plants, and other expenses involved in the contract.

Question

Recoverable Limited is into construction, and the following information relates to one of its contracts, code-named “Recoverable 777” as at the end of the first year. It is the company’s policy to take the difference between the value of work certified and the cost of work certified as profit for the year:

Description	N
Materials purchased directly to site	3,450,000
Materials purchased directly to site but not yet paid	1,300,000
Materials transferred to site	5,650,000
Materials transferred out of site	720,000
Plants purchased for contract	15,000,000
Plant transferred to site	5,000,000
Payment of sub-contractor	4,500,000
Insurance (effective 2 months after commencement of contract)	600,000
Salary	7,500,000
Salary due but not paid	2,000,000
Other site expenses	1,905,000
Head office charges	500,000
Value of work certified	36,500,000
Contract value	50,000,000
Payment received	33,800,000
Value of material on site at end of year	850,000
Value of plant 1 c/d	12,000,000
Value of plant 2 c/d	4,000,000

Required:
Record the contract account for “Recoverable 777”. (Total 20 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Costing Methods
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Budgeting

Prepare the cash budget for the first three months of the year based on provided sales, expenses, and additional company details.

Question

WXYZ is preparing for the first half of the next year. The following information was available:

a. Sales – 15% of monthly sales are in cash, while the balance is sold on credit. Collections from receivables are 50% in the first month after sales, 30% in the second month, and the balance in the third month after sales.
b. Purchases are usually 55% of sales and paid in the month of purchase.
c. Insurance company is expected to pay the sum of N525,000 in February based on the company’s accidented vehicles.
d. Salary deductions are paid on a preceding-month basis.
e. Company income tax of N475,550 will be paid in March.
f. Cash and cash equivalent balance as at December is N502,760.
g. Bank charges are 1% of total payments for the month.
h. Additional Information:

Month	October (N)	November (N)	December (N)	January (N)	February (N)	March (N)
Sales	750,000	600,000	850,000	520,000	670,000	800,000
Net Salaries	230,000	200,000	250,000	210,000	240,000	270,000
Other Expenses	200,700	187,500	197,500	177,200	187,500	192,700
Salaries Deductions	29,400	28,400	39,400	28,700	32,750	27,650

Required:
Prepare the cash budget for the first three months of the year. (Total 20 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Budgeting
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

Identify the option that is NOT a type of wireless communication technology.

Question

The following are the different types of wireless communication technologies, EXCEPT:

A. Bluetooth

B. WiFi

C. Cellular

D. Satellite

E. Coaxial

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Information Systems Development and Security

Identify the device that uses light beams to convert images or text into digital files.

Question

Which of the following devices uses light beams to digitally convert images, codes, text, or objects as two-dimensional (2D) digital files for transfer to the computer for processing?

A. Magnetic Character Reader

B. Optical Character Reader

C. Optical Mark Reader

D. Digital Camera

E. Magnetic Ink Character Reader

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Information Systems

Defines an information system and explains the functions of different types of support systems.

Question

a. Define an Information System. (2 Marks)

b. Explain FOUR functions of an Executive Support System. (8 Marks)

c. Explain briefly the following:
i. Transaction Processing System (TPS). (5 Marks)
ii. Decision Support System (DSS). (5 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q4b – Information Systems

Summary: Describes three main methods used to monitor performance in IT-based organizations.

Question

State and describe briefly THREE main methods of monitoring performance in
an IT based organisation. (6 Marks)

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q4a – Information Systems

Identifies values added by an Accounting Information System and its various uses.

Question

a. “A well-designed Accounting Information System normally adds VALUES to an organization.”
Required:
i. Enumerate FOUR of these values. (4 Marks)

ii. State FIVE uses of Accounting Information System and explain each briefly. (10 Marks)

(Total 14 Marks)

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Accounting for Cost Elements

Determines inventory balance using FIFO and weighted average pricing methods.

Question

A company located in Ijora area of Lagos extracted the following figures from its materials analysis sheet:

Date	Transaction	Quantity	Unit price (N)
1st January	Balance b/f	10,000	50
25th January	Receipt	7,000	55
6th February	Issue	14,000	–
3rd March	Receipt	5,000	60
27th March	Receipt	4,500	62
4th June	Issue	7,500	–
24th June	Issue	2,500	–
30th June	Receipt	6,500	65

You are required to record the above transactions in the inventory ledger and determine the value of the inventory balance at the end of June 2015 using:
a. First-in-First-out pricing method. (10 Marks)
b. Weighted average pricing method. (10 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Accounting for Cost Elements
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Budgeting

Compiles functional budgets for sales, production, and material purchases for six months.

Question

ABC Limited is engaged in the production of AiBiCi product and the following data were extracted from the Budget Committee’s Report:

i. Sales is expected to be 20,000 units each in months 1 and 2, this will increase by 10% each in months 3 and 4, and 5% each in months 5 and 6.

ii. Unit selling price is currently estimated at N250, and due to increased awareness, the price will move up to N300 in the fourth month.

iii. To produce one unit of AiBiCi, the following materials are required:

2kgs of A @ N20/kg
5kgs of B @ N5/kg
2kgs of C @ N10/kg

iv. The company keeps 10% of estimated sales as closing inventory for the month. Assume no opening inventory for month 1.

You are required to compile, in tabular form, the following functional budgets for the next 6 months:

a. Sales in quantity and value. (6 Marks)

b. Production in quantity. (6 Marks)

c. Material purchase in quantity and the total cost. (8 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Budgeting
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Costing Techniques

Involves calculating the life cycle target cost and addressing cost reduction actions for a new product.

Question

XYZ Limited has just designed a new consumer product – XEE, which is expected to have a ten-year life cycle. Based on its market research, XYZ Limited’s Management has determined that the new product should be packaged in a 5kg-polymer sack with a selling price of N150 in the first four years, N120 in the next four years, and N90 per unit during the last two years.

Sales in units are expected as follows:

Year	Units
1	400,000
2	500,000
3	600,000
4	800,000
5	1,000,000
6	1,200,000
7	900,000
8	600,000
9	500,000
10	300,000

Variable selling costs are expected to be N10 per package throughout the product’s life. Annual fixed selling and administrative costs are estimated to be N1,200,000. XYZ Limited’s management desires a 25% profit margin on the selling price.

Required:
a. Compute the life cycle target cost of manufacturing the product (round up to the nearest kobo). (14 Marks)

b. If XYZ Limited anticipated that the new product will cost N90.50 per unit to manufacture in the first year, what are the maximum manufacturing costs in the following nine years? (3 Marks)

c. Suppose that the outcome of the market research indicates that expected manufacturing cost per unit over the product life cycle is N89.90, what actions would the company take to reduce this cost? (3 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Costing Techniques
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Information Systems

Identifies an incorrect statement regarding directional alignment between IT strategy and business strategy.

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of Directional Alignment between IT Strategy and Business Strategy?
A. The alignment must consider all of the organisation’s business functions
B. It must consider the related importance of data on assets throughout the enterprise
C. Alignment causes an organisation to incur costs that may not be necessary to the business needs
D. An organisation can transform technology into business service functions by aligning existing architecture and project portfolios with business needs
E. The cost of not having a directional alignment can be stated through direct costs to the technology environment

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Information Systems

Identifies a career path that is not typically suitable for a Chartered Accountant in a computer-based industry.

Question

The possible career paths for a Chartered Accountant in a computer-based industry include the following EXCEPT:
A. System Analyst
B. Computer Manufacturer
C. Computer Programmer
D. Web Designer
E. Database Administrator

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Decision-Making Techniques

Identifies a factor that does not contribute to improving decision-making through information.

Question

Which of the following is NOT a means by which information can improve decision making?
A. Increasing information overload
B. Reducing uncertainty
C. Providing feedback about the effectiveness of prior decisions
D. Identifying situations requiring management action
E. Improving the timing of information

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Decision-making techniques
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Information Systems

Identifies an item that is not considered a component of an Accounting Information System.

Question

Which of the following is NOT a component of an Accounting Information System (AIS)?
A. Humanware
B. Software
C. Information Technology Infrastructure
D. Office structure
E. Internal control and security measures

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Series: NOV 2015

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MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

Identify the option that is NOT a type of wireless communication technology.

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Identify the device that uses light beams to convert images or text into digital files.

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