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FR – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Assessment of impairment loss for a cash-generating unit including intangible assets and goodwill.

Question

Hukpor Ltd (Hukpor) manufactures a variety of consumer products. The company’s founders have managed the company for thirty years and are now interested in selling the company and retiring. Seekers Ltd is looking into the acquisition of Hukpor and has requested the company’s latest financial statements and selected financial ratios in order to evaluate Hukpor’s financial stability and operating efficiency. The summary of information provided by Hukpor is presented below:

Statements of Financial Position as at 31 December

Selected Financial Ratios of Hukpor Ltd for 2017
Current ratio 1.61:1
Acid-test ratio 0.64:1
Inventory turnover 3.17 times
Times interest earned 8.55 times
Debt-to-equity ratio 86%
Required:
a) Calculate ratios for the years 2018 for Hukpor in comparison with ratios for 2017. (5 marks)
b) For each of the ratios computed for 2018, analyse Hukpor’s performance for 2018 based
on the results of the ratio computed, in comparison with the results for 2017. (10 marks) c) Explain FIVE (5) limitations of accounting ratios. (5 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2020 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Identify the Superior Courts in Ghana and describe their unique features.

Question

Which courts constitute the Superior Courts and what are their unique features? (6 marks)

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Level: Level 1

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Series: NOV 2020

BCL – Nov 2020 – L1 – Q1a – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advise on the appropriate court for filing a civil case involving GH¢28,500 and identify the Superior Courts.

Question

Abaabase Ltd, a printing company located on the Main Campus of the University for Development Hohoe, employed Kweku Ofori as a new store keeper with HND Purchasing & Supply qualification in January 2017. He started very well but because the controls were deficient, he was able to steal GH¢28,500 worth of paper and cartridge for his private photocopying business which is run on the same University Campus. After an audit exercise, this deal was discovered and the Chief Executive Officer has directed that the company takes both civil and criminal action against Kweku Ofori. Courts impose punishment on convicts according to their respective jurisdictions.

As a Business Law Student, the Chief Executive Officer has asked you to advise him on the appropriate court in which this case can be filed and why? (4 marks)

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Series: NOV 2020

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

State the appellate structure of the court system of Ghana in civil matters.

Question

State the Appellate structure of the court system of Ghana in civil matters. (4 marks)

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Series: MAY 2016

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

List the Superior Courts of Ghana in ascending order.

Question

List, in an ascending order, the Superior Courts of Ghana, as stated in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

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Series: NOV 2016

BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q1c – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advising on the potential for overturning a High Court decision and possible redress options.

Question

Mr. Biggs initiated a claim before the High Court at Agona Swedru for certain reliefs. These were based upon Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s allegedly unlawful acts of encroachment upon a piece of land belonging to Mr. Biggs’ family on which a telecommunication tower (mast) had been erected. The action went through a trial. At the end, the court held a judgment that accepted Mr. Biggs’ version of the matter and awarded damages of GH¢ 92 million against Mempeasem Communication Ltd.

Required:
You are working at Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s legal department as an intern. Your boss has asked you to advise him on whether or not the High Court decision, being a Superior Court, can be overturned by any other court. In addition, state if any, from which courts could further redress be sought?

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Topic: Hierarchical Structure of Courts
Series: MAY 2021

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q1c – Human Rights, Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Evaluate the jurisdiction of courts in Ghana regarding fundamental human rights under the 1992 Constitution.

Question

“All the Courts in Ghana have jurisdiction in matters relating to the fundamental Human Rights of every citizen.”

Required:

Explain if the above is a true or false statement in terms of the provisions of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana? (2 marks)

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Topic: Hierarchical Structure of Courts
Series: MAR 2024

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Identify the courts in Ghana that have appellate jurisdiction.

Question

State the courts in Ghana that have appellate jurisdiction.

(3 marks)

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Series: MAR 2024

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q1a – Tort, Human Rights, Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Evaluate the likelihood of Agro Club succeeding in their court action against the school authorities for trespassing.

Question

Ten members of a club (Agro Club) trespassed on a piece of land belonging to a public school. The club erected a wooden structure on the land in which they were residing. When the school authorities noticed their presence, they were then asked to vacate the land, but they defied the warning. The school authorities served written notice on them to remove the structure they have erected on the land, and vacate same within five days or risked their structure being demolished. The club decided to take legal action against the school authorities in the Supreme Court.

Required:
Explain whether Agro Club will succeed in their court action. (5 marks)

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Series: MAR 2024

May 2019 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts Series

Write short notes on the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court in Ghana.

Question

In two points each, write short notes on the following: b) Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (4 marks)

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Series: MAY 2019

FR – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Assessment of impairment loss for a cash-generating unit including intangible assets and goodwill.

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BCL – Nov 2020 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Identify the Superior Courts in Ghana and describe their unique features.

Question

Which courts constitute the Superior Courts and what are their unique features? (6 marks)

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Series: NOV 2020

BCL – Nov 2020 – L1 – Q1a – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advise on the appropriate court for filing a civil case involving GH¢28,500 and identify the Superior Courts.

Question

As a Business Law Student, the Chief Executive Officer has asked you to advise him on the appropriate court in which this case can be filed and why? (4 marks)

Answer

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

State the appellate structure of the court system of Ghana in civil matters.

Question

State the Appellate structure of the court system of Ghana in civil matters. (4 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

List the Superior Courts of Ghana in ascending order.

Question

List, in an ascending order, the Superior Courts of Ghana, as stated in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

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BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q1c – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advising on the potential for overturning a High Court decision and possible redress options.

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Series: MAY 2021

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q1c – Human Rights, Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Evaluate the jurisdiction of courts in Ghana regarding fundamental human rights under the 1992 Constitution.

Question

“All the Courts in Ghana have jurisdiction in matters relating to the fundamental Human Rights of every citizen.”

Required:

Explain if the above is a true or false statement in terms of the provisions of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana? (2 marks)

Answer

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Series: MAR 2024

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Identify the courts in Ghana that have appellate jurisdiction.

Question

State the courts in Ghana that have appellate jurisdiction.

(3 marks)

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BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q1a – Tort, Human Rights, Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Evaluate the likelihood of Agro Club succeeding in their court action against the school authorities for trespassing.

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Required:
Explain whether Agro Club will succeed in their court action. (5 marks)

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Series: MAR 2024

May 2019 – L1 – Q1b – Hierarchical Structure of Courts Series

Write short notes on the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court in Ghana.

Question

In two points each, write short notes on the following: b) Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (4 marks)

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