The following is the statement of Profit or Loss and other comprehensive income of ABRICON NIGERIA LIMITED for the year ended December 31, 2016.

ABRICON NIGERIA LIMITED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

Requirements:

(a) Perform analytical tests on the figures given. (16 Marks)

(b) Identify unusual features. (8 Marks)

(c) Provide possible explanations why some apparently unusual items were not selected in (b) above. (6 Marks)

Explanation: The figures above were selected based on significant percentage changes that indicate substantial variances year-over-year. For example, Telephone Expenses show an 820% increase, which could imply increased business activity or new policies requiring enhanced communication infrastructure.

(b) Identification of Unusual Features

  • High increase in “Staff Salaries & Allowances” and “Subscriptions & Donations.”
  • Large increment in “Telephone Expenses,” which may need verification for proper allocation or categorization.

(c) Explanations for Non-Selected Items

Certain items were not flagged in part (b) despite moderate increases, as they fall within expected operational changes that do not significantly impact overall financial health.

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