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CR – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q5a – Financial Analysis and Investment Evaluation

Compute financial ratios for Nsawkaw PLC to evaluate its financial performance for investment recommendation.

Nsawkaw PLC (NK), a gold processing and trading company, has been identified by Djaraye Private Equity Fund (DPEF) as a target for long-term equity investment. As a financial consultant of DPEF, you have been tasked to evaluate the integrated financial condition of NK and make an investment recommendation.

Below are the summarised versions of NK’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2024 (together with its comparative period):

Summarised Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 30 June 2024

2024 (GH¢000) 2023 (GH¢000)
Revenue 2,538,000 2,125,000
Operational expenses (1,909,100) (1,592,900)
Interest costs (186,700) (157,250)
Taxation (234,000) (198,500)
Profit after tax 208,200 176,350
Other comprehensive income 17,900 10,550
Total comprehensive income 226,100 186,900

Summarised Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2024

Equity Holders of the Parent (GH¢000) Non-controlling Interests’ Equity (GH¢000) Total Equity (GH¢000)
2024
Balances b/d 457,200 65,600 522,800
Total comprehensive income 190,800 35,300 226,100
Dividends (110,000) (8,700) (118,700)
Balances c/d 538,000 92,200 630,200
2023
Balances b/d 355,000 46,650 401,650
Total comprehensive income 160,500 26,400 186,900
Dividends (58,300) (7,450) (65,750)
Balances c/d 457,200 65,600 522,800

Summarised Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2024

2024 (GH¢000) 2023 (GH¢000)
Non-current assets
Property, plant, and equipment 718,000 657,000
Others 156,000 99,000
Total Non-current assets 874,000 756,000
Current assets
Trade receivables 140,000 121,000
Others 236,500 123,050
Total Current assets 376,500 244,050
Total Assets 1,250,500 1,000,050
Total Equity and Liability 1,250,500 1,000,050

Additional information:

  1. The total number of equity shares outstanding was 1.2 million and 1.4 million at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2024 respectively.
  2. Other comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests for the years ended 30 June 2023 and 2024 amounted to GH¢8.05 million and GH¢9.6 million respectively.
  3. Non-current liabilities at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2024 amounted to GH¢250,800 and GH¢308,510 respectively.
  4. The following metrics have been gleaned from NK’s published sustainability reports across the two years:
Metric 2024 2023
Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions (tonnes of CO2) 650 780
Scope 3 carbon emissions (tonnes of CO2) 2,400 2,380
Women in senior management (%) 21 16
Total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) per 100 full-time workers 3.3 4.1

The scope and definitions of the above sustainability measures have remained materially unchanged across the two years.

Required:

Compute the following ratios for the years ended 2024 & 2023:

  1. Operating profit margin
  2. Return on parent’s equity
  3. Earnings per share
  4. Current ratio
  5. Trade receivables days
  6. Total liabilities to total assets %

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q4b – Financial Performance Assessment of Acquisition Targets

Assessment of financial performance and position of Suah LTD and Nagbe LTD to assist Dukuly LTD in an acquisition decision.

Dukuly LTD, a public entity, has been expanding through acquisitions. It is assessing two potential acquisition targets, Suah LTD and Nagbe LTD, both operating in the same industry.

The financial statements of Suah LTD and Nagbe LTD for the year ended 30 September 2024 have been provided, along with a set of financial ratios calculated for Suah LTD.

Required:
Using the calculated ratios for Nagbe LTD from Question 4a, assess the relative financial performance and financial position of Suah LTD and Nagbe LTD, to assist the directors of Dukuly LTD in making an acquisition decision.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q4a – Financial Ratios and Performance Evaluation

Calculation of key financial ratios for Nagbe LTD to compare with Suah LTD and evaluate financial performance.

Dukuly LTD, a public entity, has been expanding through acquisitions. It is assessing two potential acquisition targets, Suah LTD and Nagbe LTD, which operate in the same industry. The indicative price for acquiring either entity is GH¢12 million.

The financial statements for Suah LTD and Nagbe LTD are provided as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 30 September 2024

Item Suah LTD (GH¢’000) Nagbe LTD (GH¢’000)
Revenue 25,000 40,000
Cost of Sales (19,000) (32,800)
Gross Profit 6,000 7,200
Distribution & Admin Expenses (1,250) (2,300)
Finance Costs (250) (900)
Profit Before Tax 4,500 4,000
Income Tax Expense (900) (1,000)
Profit for the Year 3,600 3,000

Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2024

Item Suah LTD (GH¢’000) Nagbe LTD (GH¢’000)
Non-Current Assets 4,800 10,300
Current Assets 4,800 8,700
Total Assets 9,600 19,000
Equity 2,600 5,600
Non-Current Liabilities 5,000 9,200
Current Liabilities 2,000 4,200
Total Equity & Liabilities 9,600 19,000

Additional Information:

  1. Carrying Amount of Plant Assets:

    • Suah LTD: GH¢4,800,000
    • Nagbe LTD: GH¢2,000,000

  2. The following ratios for Suah LTD are provided:

    Ratio Suah LTD
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) 62.5%
    Net Asset Turnover 3.3 times
    Gross Profit Margin 24.0%
    Profit Margin (Before Interest & Tax) 19.0%
    Current Ratio 2.4:1
    Inventory Holding Period 31 days
    Trade Receivables Collection Period 31 days
    Trade Payables Payment Period 24 days
    Gearing Ratio 65.80%
    Acid Test Ratio 1.6:1

Required:
Using the financial statements provided, calculate the corresponding ratios for Nagbe LTD to compare with Suah LTD.

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CR – May 2015 – L3 – Q3 – Emerging Trends in Corporate Reporting

Analyze financial statements of two companies and discuss limitations of ratio analysis.

Real Expansion Plc is a large group that seeks to grow by acquisition. The directors have identified two potential entities and obtained copies of their financial statements. The accountant of the company computed key ratios to evaluate the performance of these companies relating to:

  • Profitability and returns;
  • Efficiency in the use of assets;
  • Corporate leverage; and
  • Investor-based decisions.

The computation generated hot arguments among the directors, and they decided to engage a Consultant to provide expert advice on which company to acquire.

Extracts from these financial statements are given below:

Required:

(a) As the Consultant to the company, carry out a financial analysis on the financial statements and advise the company appropriately. (15 Marks)

(b) State the major limitations of ratio analysis for performance evaluation. (5 Marks)

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CR – May 2016 – L3 – Q2 – Introduction to Corporate Reporting

Analyze Ehis Marvel Plc's financial performance and assess clothing and food sales divisions' contributions.

Ehis Marvel, a public company, is a high street retailer that sells clothing and food. The managing director is very disappointed with the current year’s result. The company expanded its operations and commissioned a famous designer to restyle its clothing products. This has led to increased sales in both retail lines, yet overall profits are down.

Extract from the Income Statement for the two years to March 31, 2016, are shown:

Ehis Marvel Plc – Statement of cash flow for the year to March 31, 2016

(ii) The share price of Ehis Marvel Plc averaged N6.00 during the year to March 31, 2015, but was only N3.00 at March 31, 2016.

Required:
Write a report analysing the financials of Ehis Marvel Plc, utilising the above ratios and the information in the statement of cash flows for the two years ended March 31, 2016. Your report should refer to the relative performance of the clothing and food sales and be supported by any further ratios you consider appropriate.

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CR – May 2019 – L3 – Q2 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates, and Errors (IAS 8)

Assess the accounting treatment of a policy change and analyze the profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios of the company based on the financial statements.

Below is the draft financial statement of Lanwani Plc., a manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods.

Statement of financial position as at

Statement of profit or loss

Additional Information:

  1. The company changed its accounting policy from the cost model to the revaluation model for its property. The revaluation reserve represents the revaluation surplus recognized in 2017. No adjustment was made for 2016.
  2. Development costs of ₦45 billion were capitalized during 2017. The related asset is not expected to generate economic benefits until 2020.

Required:
a. Assess the accounting treatment of the change in accounting policy and state the impact on the return on capital employed (ROCE). (3 Marks)
b. Analyze the profitability, liquidity, and efficiency of Lanwani Plc. (15 Marks)
c. Briefly discuss TWO limitations of the analysis done in (b) above. (2 Marks)

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CR – Nov 2014 – L3 – SC – Q6b – Introduction to Corporate Reporting

Evaluate Luck & Co's financial position and recommend restructuring options to address going concern threats.

Scenario:
Luck & Co. has been making losses over the last few years. Its statement of financial position at 31 December, 2013, showed the following:

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December, 2013

Assets N
Property, plant, and equipment 80,000
Inventory 20,000
Receivables 40,000
Total Assets 140,000
Equity and Liabilities N
Ordinary Capital 100,000
Retained Earnings (140,000)
Secured Loan Stock 100,000
Payables 80,000
Total Equity & Liabilities 140,000

On liquidation, the assets would realise the following:

Assets N
Property, plant, and equipment 30,000
Inventory 12,000
Receivables 36,000
Total Realisable Value 78,000

If the company continues to trade for the next four years, profit after charging N20,000 per annum as depreciation on the property, plant and equipment would be as follows:

Year Profit (N)
2014 4,000
2015 20,000
2016 26,000
2017 28,000
Total 78,000

Assume that there would be no surplus cash to settle the payables and loan stock holders until after four years when inventory and receivables could be realised at their book values.

Required:

Evaluate the financials and advise the management of Luck & Co on the options available to them and redraft the statement of financial position of Luck & Co after the exercise. (9 Marks)

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FM – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q6 – Strategic Performance Measurement

Evaluate Osamco Limited's financial performance and discuss reasons for its potential stock exchange listing.

Osamco Limited, a manufacturer of wire and cables, was bought from its conglomerate parent company in a management buyout deal in August 2010. Six years later, the managers are considering the possibility of listing the company’s shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The following financial information is made available:

OSAMCO LIMITED
Income Statement for the Year Ended June 30, 2016

Item Amount (N’million)
Turnover 91.25
Cost of sales (79.00)
Profit before interest and taxation 12.25
Interest (3.25)
Profit before taxation 9.00
Taxation (1.25)
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders 7.75
Dividend (0.75)
Retained profit 7.00

Statement of Financial Position as at June 30, 2016

Average performance ratios for the industry sector in which Osamco Limited operates are as stated below:

Industry Sector Ratios

Ratio Industry Average
Return before interest and tax on long-term capital employed 24%
Return after tax on equity 16%
Operating profit as a percentage of sales 11%
Current ratio 1.6:1
Quick (acid test) ratio 1.0:1
Total debt: equity (gearing) 24%
Dividend cover 4.0
Interest cover 4.5

Required:

  1. (a) Evaluate the financial state and performance of Osamco Limited by comparing it with that of its industry sector. (10 Marks)
  2. (b) Discuss four probable reasons why the management of Osamco Limited is considering Stock Exchange listing. (5 Marks)

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CR – May 2018 – L3 – SB – Q4a – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Explain how off-statement financing can mislead financial statement users, with examples for three user groups.

a. Recording the substance of transactions, rather than their legal form, is an important principle in financial reporting. The use of off-statement of financial position financing arrangement enables companies to obtain financing without showing debts in their books.

Required:

Describe how the use of off-statement of financial position financing can mislead users of financial statements, making specific reference to THREE user groups and giving examples where recording the legal form of transactions may mislead them. (6 Marks)

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PM – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q6 – Costing Systems and Techniques-

Determine the most profitable product mix for Markus Limited, and prepare a profitability statement for the optimal product mix.

Markus Limited manufactures three products and operates a marginal costing system.

The following information has been extracted from the company’s records:

Products X Y Z
Units budgeted to be produced and sold 3,600 6,000 3,400
Selling Price (₦) 120 110 100
Requirement per Unit:
Direct Material (kg) 5 3 4
Direct Labour (Hours) 4 3 2
Direct Labour Hour rate (₦) 4 4 4
Direct Material Cost per Kg (₦) 8 8 8
Variable Overheads (₦) 14 26 16
Fixed Overheads (₦) 20 20 20
Maximum possible sales (units) 8,000 10,000 3,000

All the three products are produced from the same direct material using the same types of machine and labour. Direct labour, which is the key factor, is limited to 37,200 hours.

Required: a. Determine the most profitable product mix. (6 Marks)
b. Prepare a statement of profitability for the product mix. (9 Marks)

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CR – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q2 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Analyze Odua Plc’s financial performance using ratios under profitability, efficiency, liquidity, solvency, and market performance.

The summarized comparative financial statements of Odua Plc. for the years ended December 31, 2016, and 2015 are as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended December 31

2016 (N’m) 2015 (N’m)
Revenue 550 400
Cost of Sales (400) (200)
Gross Profit 150 200
Operating Costs (72) (60)
Operating Profit 78 140
Investment Income – –
(Loss)/Gain on Revaluation of Investments (10) 20
Finance Costs (10) (6)
Profit Before Taxation 58 154
Income Tax Expense (8) (30)
Profit for the Year 50 124
Other Comprehensive Income
Revaluation Losses on PPE (90) –
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year (40) 124

Statement of Financial Position as of December 31

2016 (N’m) 2015 (N’m)
Assets
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment 430 490
Investments (Fair Value) 70 80
Total Non-Current Assets 500 570
Current Assets
Inventory 80 38
Trade Receivables 104 56
Bank – 20
Total Current Assets 184 114
Total Assets 684 684
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Equity Shares of N0.50 Each 240 240
Revaluation Reserve 20 110
Retained Earnings 180 130
Total Equity 440 480
Non-Current Liabilities
Bank Loan 100 100
Current Liabilities
Trade Payables 100 78
Bank Overdraft 40 –
Current Tax Payable 4 26
Total Current Liabilities 144 104
Total Equity and Liabilities 684 684

Additional Information:

  1. The Managing Director asserts that Odua Plc has retained book value and has not deteriorated, appraising the company’s new strategy.
  2. In recent years, Odua Plc has faced difficulties maintaining sales due to a shift to online shopping. In response, Odua launched a price-cutting strategy on January 1, 2016.
  3. Odua installed a new product movement and control system on January 1, 2016, costing N40 million and depreciated over five years, replacing an older system disposed of at zero consideration.
  4. The share price declined from N2.80 per share on December 31, 2015, to N1.60 per share on December 31, 2016.

Required:
Evaluate and interpret the following ratios under the headings of profitability, efficiency, short-term liquidity, long-term solvency and stability, and stock market performance for each financial year:

  • Profitability Ratios: Gross Margin, Net Margin, ROCE, ROE
  • Efficiency Ratios: Inventory Days, Receivables Days, Payables Days
  • Liquidity Ratios: Current Ratio, Acid Test Ratio
  • Solvency Ratios: Interest Cover, Gearing
  • Market Ratios: Earnings Per Share, Price Earnings Ratio

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FR – May 2016 – L2 – Q4 – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Calculate and assess Quintet Plc's performance against industry averages using ratio analysis.

Quintet Plc sells provisions through its stores located in various retail shopping centers in the major cities in Nigeria. It has recently been experiencing declining profitability, and the board is concerned whether this issue is specific to the company or related to the sector as a whole. Additionally, concerns regarding the company’s solvency have been raised. To address these, the company has engaged a consulting firm specializing in corporate report analysis to provide average ratios across the business sector to rate performance.

Below are the ratios provided by the consulting firm for Quintet Plc’s business sector based on the year ending June 30, 2015:

  • Debt to equity: 38%
  • Gross profit margin: 35%
  • Operating profit margin: 12%
  • Return on year-end capital employed (ROCE): 16.8%
  • Net asset turnover: 1.4 times
  • Current ratio: 1.25:1
  • Average inventory turnover: 3 times
  • Trade payables’ payment period: 64 days

The financial statements of Quintet Plc for the year ending September 30, 2015, are as follows:

Income Statement

Item Amount (N’000)
Revenue 224,000
Opening Inventory 33,200
Purchases 175,600
Closing Inventory (40,800)
Gross Profit 56,000
Operating Costs (39,200)
Finance Costs (3,200)
Profit Before Tax 13,600
Income Tax Expense (4,000)
Profit for the Year 9,000

Statement of Financial Position

Item Amount (N’000)
Assets
Non-current assets
Property and shop fittings 102,400
Deferred development expenditure 20,000
Total Non-current assets 122,400
Current Assets
Inventory 40,800
Bank 4,000
Total Current Assets 44,800
Total Assets 167,200
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Equity shares of N1 each 60,000
Property revaluation reserve 12,000
Retained earnings 34,400
Total Equity 106,400
Non-current Liabilities
10% loan notes 32,000
Current Liabilities
Trade payables 21,600
Current tax payable 7,200
Total Current Liabilities 28,800
Total Equity and Liabilities 167,200

Note:

  1. Net asset is defined by the consulting firm as total assets less current liabilities.
  2. The deferred development expenditure relates to a one-off payment for a franchise as a sole distributor of a particular product under negotiation but not concluded as of September 30, 2015, although payment has been made.

Required:

a) Compute the equivalent ratios for Quintet Plc provided by the consulting firm for the business sector.
(9 Marks)

b) Write a report to the board assessing the profitability and solvency performance of Quintet Plc compared to its business sector averages. For clarity, solvency measures both liquidity and gearing.
(11 Marks)

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q5 – Performance Analysis

Analyze profitability, liquidity, and financial stability of Pepeyoyo Limited based on provided ratios.

You are the Chief Accountant of Jolmarg Nigeria Limited. Pepeyoyo Limited is a competitor in the same industry as Jolmarg and has been operating for the past 20 years.

The following is the result of Pepeyoyo Limited for the last three years ended December 31:

Ratios 2016 2017 2018
Gross profit margin (%) 34 34.4 35.4
ROCE (%) 21.1 21.5 17.8
Net profit margin (%) 11.9 12.4 11.4
Asset turnover (times) 1.78 1.73 1.56
Gearing ratio (%) 15.6 24.3 23.6
Debt ratio (%) 18.5 32.0 30.9
Interest cover (times) 16.7 8.1 5.5
Current ratio 3:1 2.8:1 2.7:1
Quick ratio 1.2:1 1.1:1 1.1:1
Receivable collection period (days) 46 52 64
Inventory turnover period (days) 158 171 182
Payable payment period (days) 35 42 46

Required:

a. Write a report to the finance director of Jolmarg Nigeria Limited analyzing the performance (profitability, liquidity, and long-term financial stability) of Pepeyoyo Limited based on the information available.
(10 Marks)

b. Identify FIVE areas which require further investigation, including references to other pieces of information which would complement your analysis of the performance of Pepeyoyo Limited.
(10 Marks)

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PM – May 2024 – L2 – SC – Q6 – Balanced Scorecard

Explanation of profitability measures and the application of the balanced scorecard in an insurance company.

Many firms still focus on profitability as their main measure of performance, despite increasing evidence that non-financial measures are often more important.

Required:
a. Explain the arguments for using the profit measure as the all-encompassing measure of the performance of a business. (5 Marks)
b. An insurance company is considering introducing a balanced scorecard. State the FOUR perspectives of the balanced scorecard and recommend, with explanations, two performance measures for each perspective. (10 Marks)

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PM – May 2024 – L2 – SB – Q3 – Budgeting and Budgetary Control

Evaluation of budgeting systems and identification of behavioral issues with variance reporting in a recently acquired company.

Ogbunigwe Nigeria Limited is a big and reputable publishing firm established in the early 1970’s. The company has recently been taken over by Wisdom International Publishing Company (WIPC) – a multinational company operating in several countries of the world.

Mr. Pampam, who is the Managing Director of WIPC, has been sent from the company’s headquarters to review, among other things, the budgeting and reporting system used by Ogbunigwe Nigeria Limited.

During his visit to all the departments, he discovered that monthly budgets are prepared for each department in the company. Upon request, the newly acquired company submitted the last budget statement for the notebook production department, which covered Quarter 3 of 2022, as shown below:

Budget statement for Quarter 3
Department: Notebook Production

Particulars Actual Results (N’000) Budget (N’000) Variances (N’000)
Direct materials 1,512 1,440 (72)
Direct labor 738 720 (18)
Variable production overhead 474 432 (42)
Fixed production overhead 354 336 (18)
Variable administrative overhead 246 240 (6)
Fixed administrative overhead 300 288 (12)
Total costs 3,624 3,456 (168)
Sales value of production 4,650 4,464 186
Profit 1,026 1,008 18

The Head of Department of the notebook production department, Mr. Josiah Okoli, commented on the state of affairs of the department. He revealed that the budget statement presented was based on 72,000 units with a standard labor processing time of 2.85 hours per unit.

Mr. Pampam observed that Mr. Josiah Okoli was not enthusiastic about the budget system. He viewed it as a pressure system imposed by the company to portray some departmental managers in a bad light. He pointed out that the system was hurriedly introduced by Dynamic Financial Konsult about twelve months ago. The consultant did not provide sufficient explanation to assist users of the budget to understand the system. Mr. Josiah Okoli expressed doubt about the competence of the consultant and believed the system was not suitable for Ogbunigwe Nigeria Limited. He even stated that his department might have actually made a loss, as against the reported profit.

This situation cuts across many departments, making it imperative and urgent to resolve the issues with the budget system. Your advice to Mr. Pampam will assist tremendously in addressing these problems.

Required:
a. Redraft the budget statement in a more informative manner, showing the relevant variances. (12 Marks)
b. State the general behavioral problems associated with budgeting, and relate these issues to this situation. (4 Marks)
c. Recommend ways to make the budgeting system more useful and acceptable in the current situation. (4 Marks)

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FR – May 2024 – L2 – SB – Q3 – Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting

Calculation of financial ratios and analysis of Lamido Ltd’s financial performance and position for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Lamido Limited is a courier service company that operates in Nigeria and West Africa.

Initially, Lamido Limited experienced strong growth, but in recent periods the company has been criticised for under-investing in its non-current assets.

Lamido Limited statement of financial position as at December 31:

The following information is also relevant:

  1. Lamido Limited had exactly the same delivery volumes in 2022 as in 2021, with the customer base being the same in both years.
  2. In October 2022, Lamido Limited had to renegotiate its operating licenses in three of its countries of operation. This led to an increase in the fees Lamido Limited had to pay to operate in these countries. The operating licenses in five other countries are due to expire in December 2022, and Lamido Limited is currently negotiating with the concerned authorities of these countries.

You are required to:
a. Calculate the following ratios for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2022:
i. Operating profit margin
ii. Return on capital employed
iii. Net asset turnover
iv. Current ratio
v. Interest cover
vi. Gearing (Debt/equity)
(6 Marks)

b. Comment on the performance and position of Lamido Limited for the year ended December 31, 2022, and highlight any issues Lamido Limited should consider in the near future. (14 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2015 – L2 – Q3 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Calculation of accounting ratios for creditors, management, and shareholders with comparisons between 2013 and 2014.

The summarized final accounts of Omosigho Ltd, manufacturer of Aluminum roofing sheets and its accessories, for two years ended December 31, 2013, and 2014 were as follows:

Required:
a. Calculate TWO accounting ratios each that will be of interest to the following stakeholders:
i. Creditors
ii. Management
iii. Shareholders
(15 Marks)

b. Comment briefly on the changes between the ratios arrived at in 2013 and 2014.
(5 Marks)

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PM – May 2022 – L2 – SA – Q5 – Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis

Analysis of Abayomi Plc's financial data to determine break-even sales and evaluate budget adjustments.

Abayomi Plc produces and sells two major products, A and B. The budgeted income statement for the year to December 31, 2022 is given below:

The budgeted selling prices of the products are:

  • A: ₦120
  • B: ₦180

Required:
a. Determine the breakeven sales in units for each of the products, using the budgeted data. (6 Marks)

Now assume that the following changes are made to the budget:
(i) Unit selling price of product B is reduced to ₦160.
(ii) Direct material cost is expected to drop by 10% for product A and 20% for product B.
(iii) Direct labour costs for each product will increase by 10%.
(iv) Additional ₦456,000 will be spent on advertising.
(v) 80% of total revenue will be derived from product B.

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FR – May 2022 – L2 – SB – Q7 – Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS 10)

Evaluate the acquisition of Warri Health PLC by computing financial ratios and drafting a technical report to the Chief Accountant of Owerri PLC.

The Board of Directors of Owerri PLC is planning to acquire a controlling interest in Warri Health PLC, a vaccine-producing company, to expand the profitability of the group. Both companies are quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The Chief Accountant of Owerri PLC has been given the industrial average and the financial statements of Owerri PLC and Warri Health PLC for the year ended December 31, 2020. This was done to enable the Chief Accountant compute the relevant ratios and evaluate the inherent potentials of the acquisition.

The following comparative ratios of Warri Health PLC and Owerri PLC with the industrial average are provided:

You are required to:
a. Compute the cost of sales ratio and earnings yield (EY) for both companies for the year ended December 31, 2020. (2 Marks)

b. Draft a technical report to the Chief Accountant of Owerri PLC, evaluating and advising on the desirability of acquiring a controlling interest in Warri Health PLC. (13 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q5 – Financial Instruments (IAS 32, IFRS 9)

Analyze the performance of Sekiri Nigeria Limited and identify areas for further investigation based on financial information.

Sekiri Nigeria Limited is a major competitor to Ijor Ventures Limited. Both companies operate in the same industry over the last 20 years.

The summarised financial information of Sekiri Nigeria Limited for the last 2 years is as follows:

Summarised Profit or Loss for the Year Ended September 30:

Description 2019 (N’m) 2018 (N’m)
Revenue 4,565 4,905
Cost of Sales (2,950) (3,225)
Gross Profit 1,615 1,680
Selling, Distribution & Admin Expenses (1,095) (1,070)
Interest Expense (95) (75)
Net Profit Before Taxation 425 535
Taxation (225) (260)
Profit for the Year 200 275

Statement of Financial Position as at September 30:

Description 2019 (N’m) 2018 (N’m)
Non-Current Assets:
Intangible Assets 240 200
Tangible Assets (Carrying Amount) 1,080 1,030
Total Non-Current Assets 1,320 1,230
Current Assets:
Inventories 1,470 1,515
Trade Receivables 800 705
Bank 260 290
Total Current Assets 3,850 3,740
Total Assets 5,170 4,970

Equity & Liabilities:

Description 2019 (N’m) 2018 (N’m)
Equity
Ordinary Share Capital 500 500
Retained Earnings 1,730 1,650
Total Equity 2,230 2,150
Non-Current Liabilities 690 690
Current Liabilities:
Trade Payables 375 375
Other Payables 555 525
Total Liabilities 3,850 3,740

Sekiri Nigeria Limited declared dividend of N120m each in years 2018 and 2019

Required:

(a) As the Chief Accountant of Ijor Ventures Limited, write a report to your company’s Finance Director analyzing the performance of Sekiri Nigeria Limited.
(10 Marks)

(b) Highlight FIVE areas that will require further investigation, including reference to other pieces of information that would complement your analysis of the performance of Sekiri Nigeria Limited.
(10 Marks)

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