Important CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Exam Questions

PQ and WX are similar sized entities andoperate in thesame industry within Country X . Both operate from a single warehouseand have similar levels of non current asset resources.

The following ratioshave been calculated at 31 October 20X8:

If considered individually, which of the following would limit the usefulness of these ratios in assessing the comparative financial performances of PQ and WX?

GH acquired3,000,000 of the 12,000,000 equity shares of JK. All shares carried equal voting rights and no other single shareholder of JK held more than 10% of the equity shares. GH has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions but not control them.

Based on the information provided above, how would GH's investment in JK be accounted for in its consolidated financial statements?

The basic earning per share computed by a company for year ended 31st March 20X7 is 2 per share. The company had certain convertible debentures outstanding as on 31st March 20X7. The conversion of debentures to equity shares would result in the earnings per share to be 2.2. Which of the following should the company disclose?

Entity A entered into a 3 year operating lease on 1 April 20X3. The rentals are 5,000 a year payable in advance with an additional payment of $1,800 payable on 1 April 20X3.

The rental expense to be included in the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X3 will be:

XY owned 80% of the equity share capital of AB at 1 January 20X5. XY disposed of 20% of AB's equity share capital on 31 December 20X5 for $200,000. The non controlling interest was measured at $140,000 immediately prior to the disposal.

What was the amount of the credit to retained earnings that XY will process in respect of this disposal when it prepares its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X5?