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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q5 – Conceptual Framework

Explain the elements of financial statements and their recognition criteria per the IASB Conceptual Framework.

a) Explain the elements of financial statements and indicate how an item can be recognised as an element.

b) The principle of recording the substance of transactions rather than their legal form lies at the heart of the IASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting as well as numerous International Financial Reporting Standards.

Required:

i) Explain why it is important to record the substance rather than the legal form of transaction. (2 marks) ii) Describe TWO features that may indicate that the substance of a transaction is different from its legal form.

c) Sustainable development as defined by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development, is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Required:

i) Explain the term sustainability in a business setting. (2 marks) ii) Explain the THREE core areas of sustainability.

d) Ahiati LTD (Ahiati) is one of the leading manufacturers of pharmaceuticals in West Africa. Ahiati has a customer in Mexico called Taco. Ahiati made a credit sale to Taco on 1 October 2024 for Mex $100,000. Ahiati received part payment on 30 November 2024 of Mex $60,000. The following exchange rates applied during the financial year:

| 1 October 2024 | GH¢1 = Mex $1.25 | | 30 November 2024 | GH¢1 = Mex $1.20 | | 31 December 2024 | GH¢1 = Mex $1.10 |

Required:

i) Prepare journal entries to show how the above transactions should be recorded in the books of Ahiati for the year ended 31 December 2024. (4 marks) ii) Show the financial reporting treatment of the foreign exchange gain or loss at the 31 December 2024 for Ahiati.

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Compute adjusted financial ratios for 2022 and 2023, excluding business unit sale, and assess Ben Garzy LTD’s financial performance post-sale and IT system deployment.

Ben Garzy LTD has recently undertaken significant strategic initiatives, including the sale of a key business unit and the implementation of a new information technology (IT) system aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Below are excerpts from the company’s most recent financial statements:

Income Statements for the Year ended 31 December

2023 GH¢’000 2022 GH¢’000
Revenue 45,000 60,000
Cost of Sales (27,000) (36,000)
Gross Profit 18,000 24,000
Gain on Sale of Business Unit 2,000 –
Distribution Expenses (4,000) (6,000)
Administrative Costs (5,500) (3,800)
Finance Costs (600) (1,200)
Profit Before Tax 9,900 13,000
Tax Expense (2,500) (3,900)
Net Profit 7,400 9,100

Additional Information:

  1. On 1 January 2023, Ben Garzy LTD completed the sale of a business unit for GH¢10 million, resulting in a gain of GH¢2 million. This sale was approved by shareholders, who received a special dividend of GH¢0.50 per share from the proceeds. The business unit’s financial performance included in the 2022 income statement was as follows:
  • Revenue: GH¢20,000
  • Cost of Sales: GH¢12,000
  • Gross Profit: GH¢8,000
  • Distribution Costs: GH¢1,500
  • Administrative Expenses: GH¢2,000
  • Profit Before Interest and Tax: GH¢4,500
  1. During 2023, Ben Garzy LTD deployed an advanced IT system across its operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve financial reporting accuracy. This development is expected to influence the company’s financial metrics and operational outcomes.
  2. The following financial ratios were calculated for Ben Garzy LTD for the year ended 31 December 2022:
    Gross Profit Margin: 40.0%
    Operating Profit Margin: 21.7%
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 44.38%
    Net Asset Turnover: 2.73 times

Required:
a) Compute the comparable financial ratios for Ben Garzy LTD;
i) For the year ended 31 December 2022, excluding the financial contribution of the sold business unit.
(6 marks)
ii) For the year ended 31 December 2023, excluding the gain on the sale of the business unit.
(6 marks)
b) Assess the financial performance and position of Ben Garzy LTD as at 31 December 2023, taking into consideration the effects of the business unit sale and the implementation of the new IT system on the company’s operational efficiency and overall financial health.

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q3 – Preparation of Financial Statements

Prepare Halidu LTD's financial statements for 2024, including comprehensive income, changes in equity, and financial position per IFRS.

The following trial balance relates to Halidu LTD (Halidu) at 30 June 2024:

GH¢’000 GH¢’000
Revenue 3,120,000
Cost of sales 1,757,400
Distribution costs 45,600
Administration expenses 118,800
Loan interest paid 28,800
Property – cost 1,200,000
Property – depreciation at 1 July 2023 225,000
Plant and equipment – cost 1,011,600
Plant and equipment – depreciation at 1 July 2023 291,600
Licence – cost 240,000
Licence – amortisation at 1 July 2023 96,000
Trade receivables 259,200
Inventory – 30 June 2024 112,800
Bank 78,000
Trade payables 211,200
Share capital (GH¢0.25 each) 420,000
Revaluation surplus 78,000
12% loan note (issued 1 July 2023) 240,000
Taxation 12,000
Retained earnings at 1 July 2023 68,700
4,774,200 4,774,200

The following notes are relevant:
i) Halidu made credit sales for GH¢196 million on a sale or return basis and this is currently included in revenue in the trial balance. At 30 June 2024 customers who had not paid for the goods, had the right to return GH¢62.4 million of them. Halidu applied a mark-up on cost of 30% on all these sales. In the past Halidu’s customers have sometimes returned goods under this type of agreement.
ii) On 1 July 2023, Halidu revalued its property to GH¢1,440 million, of which GH¢360 million relates to the land. This property was acquired 10 years ago at a cost of GH¢1,200 million which included GH¢300 million for the land. The building had an estimated life of 40 years when it was acquired and this has not changed as a result of the revaluation. Depreciation is charged on a straight line basis. The revaluation has not yet been recorded in the books. Halidu has a policy of transferring any excess depreciation to retained earnings.
iii) During the year, Halidu sold some plant that cost GH¢120 million on 1 December 2020. The proceeds of this sale were GH¢72 million and these have been credited to cost of sales. No other entries have been made relating to the disposal. Plant and equipment is to be depreciated on the reducing balance basis at a rate of 20% per annum. Halidu charges a full year’s depreciation in the year of acquisition and none in the year of disposal.
iv) The licence is being amortised on the straight line basis at a rate of 20% per annum. All depreciation and amortisation is to be charged to cost of sales.
v) The directors have estimated the provision for income tax for the year ended 30 June 2024 at GH¢76.2 million. The balance of taxation in the trial balance relates to over/under provision of tax in the previous year. The only deferred tax consequence relates to those mentioned in note (ii) above. The company pays tax on profit at the rate of 25%.
vi) Halidu intends to dispose of a major line of its business operations in the course of the year. At the date the held for sale criteria were met, the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities comprising the line of business were:

GH¢’000
Plant and equipment 138,000
Trade receivables 9,000
Trade payables 7,000

It is anticipated that Halidu will realise GH¢135 million for the business. No entries have yet been made in respect of this information.

Required:
Prepare and present a statement of comprehensive income, a statement of changes in equity and a statement of financial position at 30 June 2024 in a form suitable for presentation to the shareholders and in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q2 – Inventories

Identify four situations where net realisable value is likely less than cost per IAS 2.

a) IAS 2: Inventories prescribes the accounting treatment for inventories; it provides guidance on the determination of cost and its subsequent recognition as an expense, including any write-down to net realisable value. Mrs. Christiana Addo, the Managing Director of Malik LTD has a number of specific queries in relation to inventory and has asked you for professional advice in relation to IAS 2. Malik LTD’s closing inventory at 31 December 2024 is GH₵345,000. This includes GH₵4,600 for items accidentally destroyed on 31 December 2024 after the count was completed. Also included is GH₵2,900 which relates to the cost of inventory damaged in October 2024, which can be reworked at a cost of GH₵600 and which can then be sold for GH₵2,400.

Required:

i) Identify FOUR situations in which net realisable value is likely to be less than cost.

ii) Calculate the closing value of inventory at 31 December 2024 and show how it should be accounted for in the statement of financial position and the statement of profit or loss.

b) IAS 23: Borrowing Costs sets out the conditions under which borrowing costs should be capitalised or expensed. On 1 August 2023, Fausty PLC commenced construction of a factory building for its own use. On the same date it issued a 5% loan notes for GH₵40 million. The entire proceeds of the loan notes were used immediately to pay for the land and to purchase building materials for the project. Construction work commenced on 1 October 2023 and continued throughout the year, except for a half-month break in December 2023 and a further half-month break in July 2024.

Required:

i) State the conditions under which borrowing costs can be capitalised.

ii) Calculate the amounts that should be capitalised as borrowing costs for the financial year end July 2024. (3 marks)

c) IAS 12: Income Taxes prescribes the accounting treatment of income taxes, including how to account for the current and future tax consequences of assets, liabilities and transactions recognised in the financial statements. IAS 12 requires entities reporting under IFRS to disclose certain items.

Required:

Identify THREE disclosure requirements of IAS 12. (3 marks)

d) Akweley LTD issued GH₵20 million of GH₵100 9% bonds at par on 1 January 2023. The maturity date of the bonds is 31 December 2026. At that date the bonds are redeemable at par or convertible to ordinary shares on the basis of 14 ordinary shares for each GH₵100 bond. The market interest rate for identical bonds with no conversion rights would have been 5.5% every six months. Coupon interest is paid in two instalments of 4.5% in arrears on 30 June and 31 December. The following are cumulative discount factors (which you should use where appropriate):

| | 4.5% | 5.5% | 9% | 11% | | 3 periods | 2.7490 | 2.6979 | 2.5313 | 2.4437 | | 4 periods | 3.5875 | 3.5052 | 3.2397 | 3.1024 | | 7 periods | 5.8927 | 5.6830 | 5.0330 | 4.7122 | | 8 periods | 6.5959 | 6.3346 | 5.5348 | 5.1461 |

Required: i) Determine the value of the liability component and the equity component of the bonds at 1 January 2023 (to the nearest GH₵1). ii) Determine the value of the liability component of the bonds at 31 December 2024 (to the nearest GH₵1).

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q1 – Consolidated Financial Statements

Prepare consolidated financial statements for Aba LTD, including adjustments for acquisition, intra-group sales, government grants, and impairment.

Aba LTD (Aba), a technology company, acquired 60% of the share capital of Boafo LTD (Boafo) on 1 January 2024. There are two elements to the purchase consideration – a share exchange transaction of three shares in Aba for every five shares acquired in Boafo, and a cash consideration of GH¢20.4 million on the date of acquisition. The share price of Aba at the acquisition date was GH¢1.2 per share. Only the cash consideration of GH¢20.4 million has been recorded in the books by Aba. The market price of Boafo’s shares just before the acquisition was GH¢1.015.
The summarised draft Financial Statements of both companies as at 31 December, 2024 are as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2024

Aba (GH¢’000) Boafo (GH¢’000)
Sales revenue 200,500 50,500
Cost of sales (110,000) (24,000)
Gross profit 90,500 26,500
Admin expenses (50,300) (15,700)
Finance cost (1,200) –
Profit before tax 39,000 10,800
Income tax expense (5,450) (2,200)
Profit for the year 33,550 8,600

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2024

Aba (GH¢’000) Boafo (GH¢’000)
Non-current assets:
Property, plant & equipment 40,500 35,000
Investment in Boafo 20,400 –
60,900 35,000
Current assets
Inventories 10,500 12,000
Trade and other receivables 20,000 2,500
Cash and cash equivalents 12,500 550
43,000 15,050
103,900 50,050
Equity
Share capital (GH¢1 per ordinary shares) 50,000 35,000
Retained earnings as at 31 December 2023 10,000 5,000
Retained earnings for year ended 31 December 2024 33,550 8,600
93,550 48,600
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 5,600 800
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,750 650
10,350 1,450
103,900 50,050

The following information is relevant:
i) The fair values of Boafo’s net assets were equal to their carrying amounts at the date of acquisition with the exception of a plant which was valued at GH¢4 million below its carrying amount. The remaining useful life for this plant is four (4) years and this period has not changed as a result of the acquisition. Depreciation of plant is on a straight-line basis and charged to cost of sales. The fair value of the plant has not been incorporated in the financial statements.
ii) In the post-acquisition period, Aba sold goods to Boafo at a total value of GH¢4.6 million. These goods cost Aba GH¢3 million. During the year, Boafo had sold GH¢2.5 million out of the GH¢4.6 million goods from Aba for GH¢3.2 million.
iii) On the first of July 2024, Aba received a grant from the Government in the form of a building. The value of this building was GH¢5 million with a useful life of 20 years. The Accountant of Aba who is not a Chartered Accountant credited the value of the building to revenue. It has been advised that the recognition of this transaction should be done in line with the provisions of IAS 20: Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. It is the group’s policy to recognise grants relating to assets as deferred income.
iv) Aba’s policy is to value non-controlling interest at fair value at the date of acquisition. For this purpose, Boafo’s share price at that date can be deemed to be representative of the fair value of the shares held by the non-controlling interest.
v) Goodwill was reviewed for impairment at the end of the reporting period and had suffered an impairment loss equivalent to 10% of goodwill at acquisition which is to be treated as an operating expense.

Required:
Prepare for Aba LTD a Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2024 and a Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2024.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5d – Revenue Recognition under IFRS 15

Analyzing distinct performance obligations in a software contract under IFRS 15.

Togbah LTD (Togbah), a software developer, enters into a contract with a customer to transfer the following:

  • Software licence
  • Installation service (includes changing the web screen for each user)
  • Software updates
  • Technical support for two years

Togbah sells the above separately. The installation service is routinely performed by other entities and does not significantly modify the software. The software remains functional without the updates and the technical support.

Required:
Explain whether the goods or services promised to the customer are distinct in terms of IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5c – Revenue Recognition under IFRS 15

Assessing whether goods and services in a contract are distinct under IFRS 15.

Togbah LTD (Togbah), a software developer, enters into a contract with a customer to transfer the following:

  • Software licence,
  • Installation service (includes changing the web screen for each user),
  • Software updates, and
  • Technical support for two years.

Togbah sells the above separately. The installation service is routinely performed by other entities and does not significantly modify the software. The software remains functional without the updates and the technical support.

Required:
Explain whether the goods or services promised to the customer are distinct in terms of IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5b – Ethical Issues in Government Grants

Identification of ethical issues in recording a government grant and recommended corrective actions.

Dahn is a Chartered Accountant who works for a large Pharmaceutical Company, Nimely Company Ltd (Nimely), as an Assistant Financial Controller. The Financial Controller of Nimely is also a Chartered Accountant with more than ten years of experience.

During the year, Nimely received a vehicle worth GH¢800,000 from the government to support its operations. According to the Government Official who presented the vehicle to the management of Nimely, the company has been compliant in filing and paying its taxes.

At the year-end, the Financial Controller passed the following entry in the Tally Software of Nimely Company Ltd:

Dr Vehicle GH¢800,000
Cr Income GH¢800,000

Dahn explained to the Financial Controller that the grant should be treated in line with the provisions of IAS 20: Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. It is the company’s policy that such grants should be treated as deferred income.

The Financial Controller agreed that the treatment should have been in line with IAS 20, but mentioned that the entries should not be changed since the current treatment may help them meet their profit targets.

It is Nimely’s policy to depreciate its vehicles at a rate of 25% per annum on a straight-line basis.

Required:

i) Identify the ethical issues involved.
ii) Recommend the appropriate actions to be taken by Dahn.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5a – Barriers to Harmonisation of Accounting Standards

Identifying five barriers to the harmonisation of accounting standards across different countries.

Harmonisation of accounting standards is a topical issue and is needed due to the increasing globalisation and competitiveness of governments and services. Harmonisation ensures reliable and high-quality financial reporting. However, not all countries have been able to harmonise their accounting standards in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards.

Required:
State FIVE barriers to the harmonisation of accounting standards faced by these countries.

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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 – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q5 – Conceptual Framework

Explain the elements of financial statements and their recognition criteria per the IASB Conceptual Framework.

a) Explain the elements of financial statements and indicate how an item can be recognised as an element.

b) The principle of recording the substance of transactions rather than their legal form lies at the heart of the IASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting as well as numerous International Financial Reporting Standards.

Required:

i) Explain why it is important to record the substance rather than the legal form of transaction. (2 marks) ii) Describe TWO features that may indicate that the substance of a transaction is different from its legal form.

c) Sustainable development as defined by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development, is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Required:

i) Explain the term sustainability in a business setting. (2 marks) ii) Explain the THREE core areas of sustainability.

d) Ahiati LTD (Ahiati) is one of the leading manufacturers of pharmaceuticals in West Africa. Ahiati has a customer in Mexico called Taco. Ahiati made a credit sale to Taco on 1 October 2024 for Mex $100,000. Ahiati received part payment on 30 November 2024 of Mex $60,000. The following exchange rates applied during the financial year:

| 1 October 2024 | GH¢1 = Mex $1.25 | | 30 November 2024 | GH¢1 = Mex $1.20 | | 31 December 2024 | GH¢1 = Mex $1.10 |

Required:

i) Prepare journal entries to show how the above transactions should be recorded in the books of Ahiati for the year ended 31 December 2024. (4 marks) ii) Show the financial reporting treatment of the foreign exchange gain or loss at the 31 December 2024 for Ahiati.

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Compute adjusted financial ratios for 2022 and 2023, excluding business unit sale, and assess Ben Garzy LTD’s financial performance post-sale and IT system deployment.

Ben Garzy LTD has recently undertaken significant strategic initiatives, including the sale of a key business unit and the implementation of a new information technology (IT) system aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Below are excerpts from the company’s most recent financial statements:

Income Statements for the Year ended 31 December

2023 GH¢’000 2022 GH¢’000
Revenue 45,000 60,000
Cost of Sales (27,000) (36,000)
Gross Profit 18,000 24,000
Gain on Sale of Business Unit 2,000 –
Distribution Expenses (4,000) (6,000)
Administrative Costs (5,500) (3,800)
Finance Costs (600) (1,200)
Profit Before Tax 9,900 13,000
Tax Expense (2,500) (3,900)
Net Profit 7,400 9,100

Additional Information:

  1. On 1 January 2023, Ben Garzy LTD completed the sale of a business unit for GH¢10 million, resulting in a gain of GH¢2 million. This sale was approved by shareholders, who received a special dividend of GH¢0.50 per share from the proceeds. The business unit’s financial performance included in the 2022 income statement was as follows:
  • Revenue: GH¢20,000
  • Cost of Sales: GH¢12,000
  • Gross Profit: GH¢8,000
  • Distribution Costs: GH¢1,500
  • Administrative Expenses: GH¢2,000
  • Profit Before Interest and Tax: GH¢4,500
  1. During 2023, Ben Garzy LTD deployed an advanced IT system across its operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve financial reporting accuracy. This development is expected to influence the company’s financial metrics and operational outcomes.
  2. The following financial ratios were calculated for Ben Garzy LTD for the year ended 31 December 2022:
    Gross Profit Margin: 40.0%
    Operating Profit Margin: 21.7%
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 44.38%
    Net Asset Turnover: 2.73 times

Required:
a) Compute the comparable financial ratios for Ben Garzy LTD;
i) For the year ended 31 December 2022, excluding the financial contribution of the sold business unit.
(6 marks)
ii) For the year ended 31 December 2023, excluding the gain on the sale of the business unit.
(6 marks)
b) Assess the financial performance and position of Ben Garzy LTD as at 31 December 2023, taking into consideration the effects of the business unit sale and the implementation of the new IT system on the company’s operational efficiency and overall financial health.

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q3 – Preparation of Financial Statements

Prepare Halidu LTD's financial statements for 2024, including comprehensive income, changes in equity, and financial position per IFRS.

The following trial balance relates to Halidu LTD (Halidu) at 30 June 2024:

GH¢’000 GH¢’000
Revenue 3,120,000
Cost of sales 1,757,400
Distribution costs 45,600
Administration expenses 118,800
Loan interest paid 28,800
Property – cost 1,200,000
Property – depreciation at 1 July 2023 225,000
Plant and equipment – cost 1,011,600
Plant and equipment – depreciation at 1 July 2023 291,600
Licence – cost 240,000
Licence – amortisation at 1 July 2023 96,000
Trade receivables 259,200
Inventory – 30 June 2024 112,800
Bank 78,000
Trade payables 211,200
Share capital (GH¢0.25 each) 420,000
Revaluation surplus 78,000
12% loan note (issued 1 July 2023) 240,000
Taxation 12,000
Retained earnings at 1 July 2023 68,700
4,774,200 4,774,200

The following notes are relevant:
i) Halidu made credit sales for GH¢196 million on a sale or return basis and this is currently included in revenue in the trial balance. At 30 June 2024 customers who had not paid for the goods, had the right to return GH¢62.4 million of them. Halidu applied a mark-up on cost of 30% on all these sales. In the past Halidu’s customers have sometimes returned goods under this type of agreement.
ii) On 1 July 2023, Halidu revalued its property to GH¢1,440 million, of which GH¢360 million relates to the land. This property was acquired 10 years ago at a cost of GH¢1,200 million which included GH¢300 million for the land. The building had an estimated life of 40 years when it was acquired and this has not changed as a result of the revaluation. Depreciation is charged on a straight line basis. The revaluation has not yet been recorded in the books. Halidu has a policy of transferring any excess depreciation to retained earnings.
iii) During the year, Halidu sold some plant that cost GH¢120 million on 1 December 2020. The proceeds of this sale were GH¢72 million and these have been credited to cost of sales. No other entries have been made relating to the disposal. Plant and equipment is to be depreciated on the reducing balance basis at a rate of 20% per annum. Halidu charges a full year’s depreciation in the year of acquisition and none in the year of disposal.
iv) The licence is being amortised on the straight line basis at a rate of 20% per annum. All depreciation and amortisation is to be charged to cost of sales.
v) The directors have estimated the provision for income tax for the year ended 30 June 2024 at GH¢76.2 million. The balance of taxation in the trial balance relates to over/under provision of tax in the previous year. The only deferred tax consequence relates to those mentioned in note (ii) above. The company pays tax on profit at the rate of 25%.
vi) Halidu intends to dispose of a major line of its business operations in the course of the year. At the date the held for sale criteria were met, the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities comprising the line of business were:

GH¢’000
Plant and equipment 138,000
Trade receivables 9,000
Trade payables 7,000

It is anticipated that Halidu will realise GH¢135 million for the business. No entries have yet been made in respect of this information.

Required:
Prepare and present a statement of comprehensive income, a statement of changes in equity and a statement of financial position at 30 June 2024 in a form suitable for presentation to the shareholders and in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q2 – Inventories

Identify four situations where net realisable value is likely less than cost per IAS 2.

a) IAS 2: Inventories prescribes the accounting treatment for inventories; it provides guidance on the determination of cost and its subsequent recognition as an expense, including any write-down to net realisable value. Mrs. Christiana Addo, the Managing Director of Malik LTD has a number of specific queries in relation to inventory and has asked you for professional advice in relation to IAS 2. Malik LTD’s closing inventory at 31 December 2024 is GH₵345,000. This includes GH₵4,600 for items accidentally destroyed on 31 December 2024 after the count was completed. Also included is GH₵2,900 which relates to the cost of inventory damaged in October 2024, which can be reworked at a cost of GH₵600 and which can then be sold for GH₵2,400.

Required:

i) Identify FOUR situations in which net realisable value is likely to be less than cost.

ii) Calculate the closing value of inventory at 31 December 2024 and show how it should be accounted for in the statement of financial position and the statement of profit or loss.

b) IAS 23: Borrowing Costs sets out the conditions under which borrowing costs should be capitalised or expensed. On 1 August 2023, Fausty PLC commenced construction of a factory building for its own use. On the same date it issued a 5% loan notes for GH₵40 million. The entire proceeds of the loan notes were used immediately to pay for the land and to purchase building materials for the project. Construction work commenced on 1 October 2023 and continued throughout the year, except for a half-month break in December 2023 and a further half-month break in July 2024.

Required:

i) State the conditions under which borrowing costs can be capitalised.

ii) Calculate the amounts that should be capitalised as borrowing costs for the financial year end July 2024. (3 marks)

c) IAS 12: Income Taxes prescribes the accounting treatment of income taxes, including how to account for the current and future tax consequences of assets, liabilities and transactions recognised in the financial statements. IAS 12 requires entities reporting under IFRS to disclose certain items.

Required:

Identify THREE disclosure requirements of IAS 12. (3 marks)

d) Akweley LTD issued GH₵20 million of GH₵100 9% bonds at par on 1 January 2023. The maturity date of the bonds is 31 December 2026. At that date the bonds are redeemable at par or convertible to ordinary shares on the basis of 14 ordinary shares for each GH₵100 bond. The market interest rate for identical bonds with no conversion rights would have been 5.5% every six months. Coupon interest is paid in two instalments of 4.5% in arrears on 30 June and 31 December. The following are cumulative discount factors (which you should use where appropriate):

| | 4.5% | 5.5% | 9% | 11% | | 3 periods | 2.7490 | 2.6979 | 2.5313 | 2.4437 | | 4 periods | 3.5875 | 3.5052 | 3.2397 | 3.1024 | | 7 periods | 5.8927 | 5.6830 | 5.0330 | 4.7122 | | 8 periods | 6.5959 | 6.3346 | 5.5348 | 5.1461 |

Required: i) Determine the value of the liability component and the equity component of the bonds at 1 January 2023 (to the nearest GH₵1). ii) Determine the value of the liability component of the bonds at 31 December 2024 (to the nearest GH₵1).

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FR – Mar 2025 – L2 – Q1 – Consolidated Financial Statements

Prepare consolidated financial statements for Aba LTD, including adjustments for acquisition, intra-group sales, government grants, and impairment.

Aba LTD (Aba), a technology company, acquired 60% of the share capital of Boafo LTD (Boafo) on 1 January 2024. There are two elements to the purchase consideration – a share exchange transaction of three shares in Aba for every five shares acquired in Boafo, and a cash consideration of GH¢20.4 million on the date of acquisition. The share price of Aba at the acquisition date was GH¢1.2 per share. Only the cash consideration of GH¢20.4 million has been recorded in the books by Aba. The market price of Boafo’s shares just before the acquisition was GH¢1.015.
The summarised draft Financial Statements of both companies as at 31 December, 2024 are as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2024

Aba (GH¢’000) Boafo (GH¢’000)
Sales revenue 200,500 50,500
Cost of sales (110,000) (24,000)
Gross profit 90,500 26,500
Admin expenses (50,300) (15,700)
Finance cost (1,200) –
Profit before tax 39,000 10,800
Income tax expense (5,450) (2,200)
Profit for the year 33,550 8,600

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2024

Aba (GH¢’000) Boafo (GH¢’000)
Non-current assets:
Property, plant & equipment 40,500 35,000
Investment in Boafo 20,400 –
60,900 35,000
Current assets
Inventories 10,500 12,000
Trade and other receivables 20,000 2,500
Cash and cash equivalents 12,500 550
43,000 15,050
103,900 50,050
Equity
Share capital (GH¢1 per ordinary shares) 50,000 35,000
Retained earnings as at 31 December 2023 10,000 5,000
Retained earnings for year ended 31 December 2024 33,550 8,600
93,550 48,600
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 5,600 800
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,750 650
10,350 1,450
103,900 50,050

The following information is relevant:
i) The fair values of Boafo’s net assets were equal to their carrying amounts at the date of acquisition with the exception of a plant which was valued at GH¢4 million below its carrying amount. The remaining useful life for this plant is four (4) years and this period has not changed as a result of the acquisition. Depreciation of plant is on a straight-line basis and charged to cost of sales. The fair value of the plant has not been incorporated in the financial statements.
ii) In the post-acquisition period, Aba sold goods to Boafo at a total value of GH¢4.6 million. These goods cost Aba GH¢3 million. During the year, Boafo had sold GH¢2.5 million out of the GH¢4.6 million goods from Aba for GH¢3.2 million.
iii) On the first of July 2024, Aba received a grant from the Government in the form of a building. The value of this building was GH¢5 million with a useful life of 20 years. The Accountant of Aba who is not a Chartered Accountant credited the value of the building to revenue. It has been advised that the recognition of this transaction should be done in line with the provisions of IAS 20: Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. It is the group’s policy to recognise grants relating to assets as deferred income.
iv) Aba’s policy is to value non-controlling interest at fair value at the date of acquisition. For this purpose, Boafo’s share price at that date can be deemed to be representative of the fair value of the shares held by the non-controlling interest.
v) Goodwill was reviewed for impairment at the end of the reporting period and had suffered an impairment loss equivalent to 10% of goodwill at acquisition which is to be treated as an operating expense.

Required:
Prepare for Aba LTD a Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2024 and a Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2024.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5d – Revenue Recognition under IFRS 15

Analyzing distinct performance obligations in a software contract under IFRS 15.

Togbah LTD (Togbah), a software developer, enters into a contract with a customer to transfer the following:

  • Software licence
  • Installation service (includes changing the web screen for each user)
  • Software updates
  • Technical support for two years

Togbah sells the above separately. The installation service is routinely performed by other entities and does not significantly modify the software. The software remains functional without the updates and the technical support.

Required:
Explain whether the goods or services promised to the customer are distinct in terms of IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5c – Revenue Recognition under IFRS 15

Assessing whether goods and services in a contract are distinct under IFRS 15.

Togbah LTD (Togbah), a software developer, enters into a contract with a customer to transfer the following:

  • Software licence,
  • Installation service (includes changing the web screen for each user),
  • Software updates, and
  • Technical support for two years.

Togbah sells the above separately. The installation service is routinely performed by other entities and does not significantly modify the software. The software remains functional without the updates and the technical support.

Required:
Explain whether the goods or services promised to the customer are distinct in terms of IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5b – Ethical Issues in Government Grants

Identification of ethical issues in recording a government grant and recommended corrective actions.

Dahn is a Chartered Accountant who works for a large Pharmaceutical Company, Nimely Company Ltd (Nimely), as an Assistant Financial Controller. The Financial Controller of Nimely is also a Chartered Accountant with more than ten years of experience.

During the year, Nimely received a vehicle worth GH¢800,000 from the government to support its operations. According to the Government Official who presented the vehicle to the management of Nimely, the company has been compliant in filing and paying its taxes.

At the year-end, the Financial Controller passed the following entry in the Tally Software of Nimely Company Ltd:

Dr Vehicle GH¢800,000
Cr Income GH¢800,000

Dahn explained to the Financial Controller that the grant should be treated in line with the provisions of IAS 20: Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. It is the company’s policy that such grants should be treated as deferred income.

The Financial Controller agreed that the treatment should have been in line with IAS 20, but mentioned that the entries should not be changed since the current treatment may help them meet their profit targets.

It is Nimely’s policy to depreciate its vehicles at a rate of 25% per annum on a straight-line basis.

Required:

i) Identify the ethical issues involved.
ii) Recommend the appropriate actions to be taken by Dahn.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5a – Barriers to Harmonisation of Accounting Standards

Identifying five barriers to the harmonisation of accounting standards across different countries.

Harmonisation of accounting standards is a topical issue and is needed due to the increasing globalisation and competitiveness of governments and services. Harmonisation ensures reliable and high-quality financial reporting. However, not all countries have been able to harmonise their accounting standards in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards.

Required:
State FIVE barriers to the harmonisation of accounting standards faced by these countries.

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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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