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CR – Nov 2014 – L3 – SB – Q4a – Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Compute the impact of deferred tax on retained earnings and advise Lagos Plc on IAS 12 compliance.

The following is the statement of financial position of Lagos Plc as at 31 December, 2013, with its immediate two comparative years.

The management of Lagos Plc is not sure of the impact of IAS 12 (Income Taxes) on its retained earnings as at 31 December, 2013, as well as what the new deferred tax balance will be on migrating to IFRS.

The following information was also available as at the year-end:

Details Value (N’000)
Tax written down value of PPE 40,300
Tax written down value of goodwill 4,300
Tax base of trade receivables 29,800
Tax base of trade payables 13,000

Assume that current tax has been correctly computed in line with the applicable tax laws at 30%.

Required:
Using relevant computations, advise the management of Lagos Plc on the impact of deferred tax calculated on retained earnings in accordance with IAS 12.

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FR – May 2018 – L2 – Q6b – Accounting for Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Calculate the deferred tax charge/credit for Lawmarg Nigeria Limited and the deferred tax balance in the statement of financial position.

Lawmarg Nigeria Limited purchased an item of plant for N2,000,000 on October 1, 2014. It had an estimated life of eight years and an estimated residual value of N400,000. The plant is depreciated on a straight-line basis. The tax authorities do not allow depreciation as a deductible expense. Instead, an initial capital allowance of 40% of the cost of this type of asset can be claimed against income tax, and 20% per annum (on a reducing balance basis) of its tax base thereafter. The rate of income tax is 30%.

Required: In respect of the above item of plant, calculate the deferred tax charge/credit in Lawmarg Nigeria Limited’s statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2017, and the deferred tax balance in the statement of financial position at that date.

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FR – Mar 2023 – L2 – Q2c – Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Calculation of deferred tax liability considering temporary differences in various assets and liabilities, including tax base and carrying values.

The Financial Accountant of Abodie Ltd is finalising the financial statements of Abodie Ltd for the year ended 31 August 2021. The following items are being considered for deferred tax purposes:

  • At year end, Abodie Ltd’s property, plant & equipment had a tax base and carrying value of GH¢72 million and GH¢95 million, respectively.
  • The company’s provision for decontamination costs was GH¢11 million (appropriately discounted) at the year end. Decontamination costs are tax deductible when paid.
  • The company had inventory with a carrying value of GH¢24 million. This did not agree with the tax base because of a GH¢3 million write-down for obsolete items. Tax relief is only granted for inventories upon sale.
  • The company incurred GH¢15 million in respect of new software development during the year, which was capitalised and will be amortised over the next 5 years. Full year’s charge is required in the first year of completion or purchase. This cost was deducted in the current year for tax purposes. The company is liable for income tax at 30%.

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Compute the company’s deferred tax liability at 31 December 2021.

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CR – Nov 2014 – L3 – SB – Q4a – Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Compute the impact of deferred tax on retained earnings and advise Lagos Plc on IAS 12 compliance.

The following is the statement of financial position of Lagos Plc as at 31 December, 2013, with its immediate two comparative years.

The management of Lagos Plc is not sure of the impact of IAS 12 (Income Taxes) on its retained earnings as at 31 December, 2013, as well as what the new deferred tax balance will be on migrating to IFRS.

The following information was also available as at the year-end:

Details Value (N’000)
Tax written down value of PPE 40,300
Tax written down value of goodwill 4,300
Tax base of trade receivables 29,800
Tax base of trade payables 13,000

Assume that current tax has been correctly computed in line with the applicable tax laws at 30%.

Required:
Using relevant computations, advise the management of Lagos Plc on the impact of deferred tax calculated on retained earnings in accordance with IAS 12.

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FR – May 2018 – L2 – Q6b – Accounting for Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Calculate the deferred tax charge/credit for Lawmarg Nigeria Limited and the deferred tax balance in the statement of financial position.

Lawmarg Nigeria Limited purchased an item of plant for N2,000,000 on October 1, 2014. It had an estimated life of eight years and an estimated residual value of N400,000. The plant is depreciated on a straight-line basis. The tax authorities do not allow depreciation as a deductible expense. Instead, an initial capital allowance of 40% of the cost of this type of asset can be claimed against income tax, and 20% per annum (on a reducing balance basis) of its tax base thereafter. The rate of income tax is 30%.

Required: In respect of the above item of plant, calculate the deferred tax charge/credit in Lawmarg Nigeria Limited’s statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2017, and the deferred tax balance in the statement of financial position at that date.

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FR – Mar 2023 – L2 – Q2c – Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Calculation of deferred tax liability considering temporary differences in various assets and liabilities, including tax base and carrying values.

The Financial Accountant of Abodie Ltd is finalising the financial statements of Abodie Ltd for the year ended 31 August 2021. The following items are being considered for deferred tax purposes:

  • At year end, Abodie Ltd’s property, plant & equipment had a tax base and carrying value of GH¢72 million and GH¢95 million, respectively.
  • The company’s provision for decontamination costs was GH¢11 million (appropriately discounted) at the year end. Decontamination costs are tax deductible when paid.
  • The company had inventory with a carrying value of GH¢24 million. This did not agree with the tax base because of a GH¢3 million write-down for obsolete items. Tax relief is only granted for inventories upon sale.
  • The company incurred GH¢15 million in respect of new software development during the year, which was capitalised and will be amortised over the next 5 years. Full year’s charge is required in the first year of completion or purchase. This cost was deducted in the current year for tax purposes. The company is liable for income tax at 30%.

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Compute the company’s deferred tax liability at 31 December 2021.

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