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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q6 – Ethics in Business

Analysis of Mr. John’s actions regarding insider trading based on various ethical perspectives.

Mr John, a professional accountant, is the Chief Executive Officer of a company quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He also owns about 20% of the company’s shares worth hundreds of millions of Naira. Due to several factors, the company began performing poorly, leading to an unpublished financial report indicating a huge loss. In anticipation of a slide in the company’s share price, Mr. John instructed his stockbroker to sell half of his shares for potential repurchase once the price drops after the financial statements are released. He profited substantially from this transaction.

Required:

a. Analyse the action of Mr. John using:
i. The Model Code (3 Marks)
ii. Critical Theory (3 Marks)
iii. Moral Development of Accountants (4 Marks)

b. Advise Mr. John on the fundamental ethical principles which professional accountants are expected to comply with. (10 Marks)

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q5c – Risk Management and Corporate Strategy

Relating 'Impact and Likelihood' to 'Objective and Subjective' risk perception using a table.

Risk Assessment is a very important activity in an organisation. With the use of a table, relate ‘Impact and Likelihood’ to ‘Objective and Subjective’ risk perception.

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q5b – Risk Management and Corporate Strategy

Explanation of the ALARP principle with the aid of a diagram.

With the aid of a diagram, explain the concept of “As Low as Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP) principle. (5 Marks)

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q5a – Corporate Governance

Discussing four different ways in which agency conflict can arise between stakeholders.

Discuss FOUR of the different ways in which agency conflict can arise. (5 Marks)

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q4 – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Explanation of social responsibility levels by Gray, Owen, and Adams, and ethical stances by Johnson and Scholes.

Gray, Owen, and Adams (1996) provided a framework for classifying different groups of people and their views of the relationship between business organizations and society.

Required:

a. State and explain SEVEN levels or positions on social responsibility by Gray, Owen, and Adams (1996). (15 Marks)
b. State Johnson and Scholes FOUR possible ethical stances for a business entity. (5 Marks)

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q3b – Corporate Governance

Explanation of board responsibilities per ICSA guidelines that cannot be delegated.

Using the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) guidance note, explain responsibilities of board of directors that should not be delegated.

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q3a – Corporate Governance

Advising on voting rights to protect a shareholder's investment in a struggling company.

A friend of yours, who invested heavily in the ordinary shares of a company that has been struggling in recent years, came to you for advice. He is confused as to what he can do to protect his investment.

Advise him on:
i. How he can use his voting rights as a shareholder to secure his investment. (6 Marks)
ii. Limitations to the use of his voting rights. (4 Marks)

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q2 – Risk Management and Corporate Strategy

Examination of a risk manager’s role, specific risks managed, and purposes of risk monitoring.

“A risk manager is not a line manager and is not directly responsible for risk management but might help with the management of specific risks.”

Required:

a.
i. Review the statement above within the context of the role of a risk manager. (7 Marks)
ii. Evaluate THREE specific risks that can be managed. (3 Marks)

b. Discuss the purposes of risk monitoring. (10 Marks)

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CSME – May 2021 – L2 – Q1 – Strategic Implementation

Assessing Davidson Ltd's key resources, strategic choices, and restructuring to address international opportunities.

Davidson Ltd is an automobile company based in Aba, Nigeria. It has been in
existence for nearly eighty years. The company originally began by supplying
components for small vehicles and was producing equipment during the Second
World War. However, in the nineties, it underwent rapid transformation under
the founder‟s son, Tony. Tony has diversified the company into supplying tricycle
components and spare parts to the Nigerian market. The company now employs
some 500 staff around the country and is well known for the quality of its
workmanship. The company operates under three divisions. One division is
concerned with the manufacture of tricycle components, a second division with
spare parts and the third division undertakes specific one–off work in automobile
and automobile design. The tricycle component division is by far the biggest and
accounts for seventy per cent of the total turnover. The smaller specialist
automobile design division is by far the most profitable in terms of return on
capital employed and it relies a great deal on a senior engineer, Emmanuel, who
has been with the company for more than twenty years.
Recently, the company was invited to send sample components to a Japanese car
manufacturer who is keen to commence operations in Nigeria. These components
are needed within eight months. However, Mr. Tony is concerned that his
company may not be able to meet the strict standard imposed by the Japanese
manufacturer. The deal, if it is sealed, would establish Davidson Ltd as an
important auto component supplier in South East Asia, thus, opening up the
potential for exports. Tony realises that the export potential is great and that any
initiative towards exports would get full backing from the government. While,
this is happening, the spare parts division is also showing signs of growth.
Recent reforms in part of North Africa has made companies in that region to be
very keen to modernise and innovate their old manufacturing processes and
Davidson had received business enquiries from the region.
Tony faces a dilemma. He knows that the opportunities that have presented
themselves would give the company a global presence. At the same time, he
knows that the company is solely under his management as chief executive.
Tony holds eighty percent of the shares. The other two directors hold ten percent
each. Although the other divisions have managing directors, they rely on him for
decision making. The current managing directors are family members. One is a brother in-law and the other a cousin. Their knowledge of the industry and its
workings is generally poor. He made these appointments to please his father so
that he could be left to run the company as he deems fit. Tony knows that to
satisfy the Japanese auto manufacturer, he needs to reorganise the automobile
design division and consider issues of Total Quality Management (TQM). This will
take time and requires that he delegates responsibilities to other divisions.
However, he feels uncomfortable doing this.
The company is at crossroads. The three divisions are doing well, but could do
even better, if their old, bureaucratic and hierarchical systems are reviewed.
Indeed, some of the younger managers and engineers would prefer a more open,
flexible management structure. Some of them have studied both engineering and
management in Holland and the United States, and are keen to see key
innovations in place. While Tony knows that these opportunities highlighted
above should not be missed, he has to ensure that they are handled successfully
so that the future is secured for Davidson Ltd. This requires that he takes some
tough decisions in restructuring the company within a few months.

Required:

Write a report to the Chief Executive of Davidson Ltd addressing the following issues:

a.
i. The key resources and implementation issues facing Davidson Ltd in the scenario above. (15 Marks)
ii. How the key resources will affect strategic choices. (7 Marks)
iii. How implementation issues will affect strategic choices. (8 Marks)

b. How should Tony restructure the company? (10 Marks)

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PSAF – May 2021 – L2 – Q6b – The Budgeting Process in the Public Sector

Explanation of budget uses and steps for National Chart of Accounts application in public budgeting.

The importance of classification code as a system driven for budget cannot
be over emphasised as it forms the basis for budgeting and budgetary
control mechanism. Thus, for a country, state or local government to
achieve a reasonable level of success in accountability, transparency,
performance evaluation and adherence to Appropriation Act, the
application of unified chart of accounts is paramount.

Required:

Discuss FOUR uses of budget and FOUR steps to be followed to ensure completeness of using the National Chart of Accounts for budgeting.

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q2a(i) – Disposal Group Concept under IFRS 5

Explain the disposal group concept under IFRS 5.

In accordance with IFRS 5: Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, an entity shall classify a non-current asset (or disposal group) as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use.

On 1 April 2016, Gologo Ltd purchased an equipment at a cost of GH¢450,000. It is being depreciated on a straight line basis over its useful economic life of 15 years. The reporting date of Gologo Ltd is 31 March. At 31 December 2020, the equipment was no longer needed by the entity. It was decided that the asset should be sold, and a buyer was being sought. The asset is advertised for sale at a price of GH¢275,000, which was a reasonable reflection of its fair value. It is anticipated that a transportation cost of GH¢30,000 will be incurred to deliver the item to the buyer. The sale is expected to occur within one year.

Required:
i) Explain the ‘disposal group concept’ under IFRS 5.
(2 marks)

 

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q2b – Accounting for Government Grants under IAS 20

Explain how government grants and tax reliefs should be accounted for under IAS 20

Tango Ltd, a manufacturer and supplier of cashew products, has recently established a new facility in Damongo. To help in this new operation, Tango Ltd has secured support from the Government of Ghana and is unsure how the grants are to be accounted for in the financial statements. The company has a year-end of 30 April 2021, and all the following transactions took place on 1 May 2020.

i) A grant of GH¢150,000 was paid to a company to allow it to settle its outstanding accounts payable and prevent it from going into liquidation.

ii) A grant of 50% tax relief, the net effect of which is estimated at GH¢85,000 per annum, for establishing a manufacturing company in the area to provide employment for the youth.

iii) Tango Ltd receives a grant of GH¢300,000 towards the acquisition of a machine costing GH¢500,000. The machine has a useful life of five years.

Required:
Explain how each of the above should be accounted for in the financial statements of Tango Ltd for the year ended 30 April 2021, in accordance with IAS 20: Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance.
(6 marks)

 

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q2c – Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share under IAS 33

Calculate basic and diluted earnings per share based on the financial information provided.

Dome Ltd has 5,000,000 ordinary shares in issue and also had in issue in 2020:

  • GH¢1,000,000 of 14% convertible loan stock, convertible in three years at the rate of 2 shares for every GH¢10 of stock.
  • GH¢2,000,000 of 10% convertible loan stock, convertible in a year’s time at the rate of 3 shares for every GH¢5 of stock.

The total earnings in 2020 were GH¢1,750,000. The rate of income tax is 35%.

Required:
In accordance with IAS 33: Earnings Per Share, calculate the basic and diluted earnings per share.
(4 marks)

 

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q2d – Lease Accounting

Show the accounting treatment for lease transactions.

Odwira Ltd operates in the mining industry with a financial year end 31 December 2020. On 1 January 2020, Odwira Ltd began to lease a group of machines that were used in the production process. The lease was for five years, and the total annual rental (payable in arrears) was GH¢8 million. The lessor paid GH¢30 million for the machines on 31 December 2019. The lessor has advised Odwira Ltd that the interest rate implicit in the lease can be taken as 10%. The estimated useful economic life of the machines was five years.

Required:
In accordance with IFRS 16: Leases, show the accounting treatment of the above transaction.

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q3 – Statement of Profit or Loss

Prepare financial statements based on the provided trial balance.

The following trial balance relates to Koli Ltd for the year ended 31 December, 2020.

Description Debit (GH¢’000) Credit (GH¢’000)
Sales 128,000
Purchases 75,000
Distribution expenses 8,000
Administrative expenses (Note ii) 22,000
License (Note iii) 5,000
Inventories at 31 December 2019 26,200
Finance costs on a long-term loan 3,000
Income tax (Note iv) 200
Deferred tax (Note iv) 6,000
Dividend paid on equity shares 2,000
Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) 57,000
Provision for depreciation on PPE 10,790
Trade receivables 52,000
Bank balances 33,790
Trade payables 12,000
Provision for legal costs (Note ii) 10,000
Long-term loan 40,000
Stated capital 50,000
Retained earnings as at 31 December 2019 27,000
Total 283,990 283,990

Additional information:

i) The carrying value of inventories on 31 December 2020 was GH¢23 million.

ii) Administrative expenses include a provision of GH¢10 million for the possible costs of a legal claim lodged against Koli Ltd by one of its customers before 31 December 2020. The directors of Koli Ltd consider that it is probable that Koli Ltd can successfully defend the case, but they are providing for the worst possible outcome on the grounds of prudence. The provision of GH¢10 million is for the amount sought by the customer (GH¢9.6 million) plus the directors’ best estimate of the legal costs incurred in defending the case.

iii) On 1 January, 2020, Koli Ltd paid GH¢5 million for a ten-year export license.

iv) The estimated income tax on the profits for the year to 31 December 2020 is GH¢2.5 million. During the year, GH¢2.2 million was paid in full and in the final settlement of income tax on the profits for the year ended 31 December 2019. The statement of financial position on 31 December 2019 had included GH¢2.4 million in respect of this tax liability. A transfer of GH¢1.4 million is required to increase the deferred tax liability in the statement of financial position; GH¢900,000 of this amount was necessary due to the taxable temporary difference caused by the property revaluation (see note v below).

v) The details of property, plant and equipment are as follows:

Component of PPE Cost (GH¢’000) Accumulated Depreciation (GH¢’000) Carrying Amount (GH¢’000)
Land 12,000 0 12,000
Buildings 18,000 3,240 14,760
Plant and Equipment 27,000 7,550 19,450
Total 57,000 10,790 46,210

Estimate of useful economic life (at the date of purchase) of PPE components:

  • Land: nil (infinite life)
  • Building: 50 years
  • Plant and Equipment: 4 years

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is allocated as follows:

  • 80% to cost of sales
  • 10% to distribution expenses
  • 10% to administrative expenses

On 1 January, 2020, the directors of Koli Ltd decided to revalue its property (Land and Building) to its market value of GH¢40 million, including GH¢19.5 million for the Land. The original estimate of the useful economic life of the property was still considered valid. The directors wish to make an annual transfer of excess depreciation from the revaluation reserve to realized profits following the revaluation.

Required:
Prepare for Koli Ltd,
a) The Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December 2020. (8 marks)
b) The Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31 December 2020. (4 marks)
c) The Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2020. (8 marks)

(Total: 20 marks)

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FR – MAY 2021 – L2 – Q4a – Performance Analysis

Analyze Zeus Ltd's performance and position from 2018 to 2020, including calculations.

You are the Financial Controller of Konka Ltd. Zeus Ltd is a competitor in the same industry, and it has been operating for 20 years. Summaries of Zeus Ltd’s statements of profit or loss and financial position for the previous three years are given below.

Summarised Statement of Profit or Loss For the year ended 31 December

2018 2019 2020
Revenue 840 981 913
Cost of sales (554) (645) (590)
Gross profit 286 336 323
Administration and selling expenses (186) (214) (219)
Profit before interest and taxes 100 122 104
Finance cost (6) (15) (19)
Profit before taxation 94 107 85
Taxation (45) (52) (45)
Profit after taxation 49 55 40
Dividends 24 24 24

Summarised Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December

2018 2019 2020
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 36 40 48
Tangible assets at net book value 176 206 216
Total Non-current assets 212 246 264
Current assets
Inventories 237 303 294
Receivables 105 141 160
Bank 52 58 52
Total Current Assets 394 502 506
Total Assets 606 748 770
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Stated capital 100 100 100
Retained earnings 299 330 346
Total Equity 399 430 446
Non-current liabilities
Long-term loans 74 138 138
Current liabilities
Trade payables 53 75 75
Other payables 80 105 111
Total Current Liabilities 133 180 186
Total Equity and Liabilities 606 748 770

Required:
a) Analyzing the performance and position of Zeus Ltd and showing any calculations in an appendix to this report.
(15 marks)

 

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FR – MAY 2021 – L2 – Q4b – Areas Requiring Further Investigation

Identify five areas needing further investigation regarding Zeus Ltd's performance.

Summarising FIVE (5) areas that require further investigation, including reference to other pieces of information which would complement your analysis of the performance of Zeus Ltd.

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FR – May 2021 – L2 – Q2a(ii) – Accounting for Non-current Assets Held for Sale under IFRS 5

Demonstrate how to account for a transaction under IFRS 5 involving non-current assets held for sale.

In accordance with IFRS 5: Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, demonstrate how to account for the following transaction.

On 1 April 2016, Gologo Ltd purchased an equipment at a cost of GH¢450,000. It is being depreciated on a straight line basis over its useful economic life of 15 years. The reporting date of Gologo Ltd is 31 March. At 31 December 2020, the equipment was no longer needed by the entity. It was decided that the asset should be sold, and a buyer was being sought. The asset is advertised for sale at a price of GH¢275,000, which was a reasonable reflection of its fair value. It is anticipated that a transportation cost of GH¢30,000 will be incurred to deliver the item to the buyer. The sale is expected to occur within one year.

Required:
ii) Demonstrate how to account for the above transaction on 31 March 2021 in accordance with IFRS 5.
(4 marks)

 

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FR – MAY 2021 – L2 – Q5a – Ethical Compliance

Identify and evaluate ethical threats faced by KK in Dibimame Ltd's financial statements.

a) Kwadwo Kusi (KK), the Financial Accountant of Dibimame Ltd was reviewing the draft
financial statements prepared by an Accounts Officer and came across the following issues:
i) In calculating the interest on staff loan, the Accounts Officer in error applied 5% instead of
10% interest rate. KK is a beneficiary of the staff loan and a member of the staff loan
committee.
ii) The staff union has demanded a separate accounts for the staff loan. This they advise would
promote transparency and accountability in the process and approval of loans.
iii) Included in accounts receivables was a company known as Sede Ltd, owned by his motherin law. Instead of an outstanding amount of GH¢60,000, the account balance as per the
draft financial statements was GH¢80,000.
iv) The CEO who is known to be domineering has an outstanding balance of GH¢100,000.
This was as a result of cumulative unaccountable imprest which is against the accounting
policy of Dibimame Ltd.
Required:
Identify, evaluate and address the above threats to compliance with the fundamental
principles of good ethical behavior, KK is confronted with

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FR – MAY 2021 – L2 – Q5b – Qualitative Characteristics

Distinguish between fundamental and enhancing qualitative characteristics in financial reporting.

The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting identifies faithful representation as a fundamental qualitative characteristic of useful financial information.

Required:
Distinguish between fundamental and enhancing qualitative characteristics.
(4 marks)

 

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