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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 – 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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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q3 – Financial Statements Preparation

Preparation of Fahnbulleh LTD’s Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Financial Position using IFRS.

Fahnbulleh LTD (Fahnbulleh) is a well-known company manufacturing thrill rides. During the current economic climate, Fahnbulleh has experienced some difficulties and has had to close down its Merry Go Round division.

The company’s trial balance as at 31 October 2023 is as follows:

Account Description Dr (GH¢’000) Cr (GH¢’000)
Revenue 1,296,000
Cost of Sales 546,480
Distribution Costs 127,080
Administrative Expenses 142,560
Investment Income 28,080
Investment Property 270,000
Interest Paid 17,280
Income Tax 10,800
Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE) – Carrying Value at 1 Nov 2022 1,620,000
Inventories (31 October 2023) 108,000
Trade Receivables 135,000
Bank 64,800
Payables 43,200
Deferred Tax (1 Nov 2022) 75,600
8% Loan Note 432,000
Ordinary Share Capital (GH¢1 per share) 540,000
Retained Earnings (1 Nov 2022) 605,520
Totals 3,031,200 3,031,200

Additional Information:

  1. Revenue Adjustments:

    • Revenue includes VAT of GH¢72 million.
  2. Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE):

    • A building with a carrying value of GH¢54 million was revalued on 1 November 2022 to GH¢72 million.
    • The building had an estimated useful life of 25 years when purchased, and this has not changed after the revaluation.
    • All other PPE should be depreciated at 20% per annum (reducing balance method).
    • All depreciation should be charged to cost of sales.
  3. Closure of the Merry Go Round Division (Discontinued Operations):

    • Closure Date: 1 October 2023
    • Division’s Results (1 Nov 2022 – 1 Oct 2023):
    Item GH¢’000
    Revenue 58,800
    Cost of Sales 38,700
    Distribution Costs 12,240
    Administrative Expenses 11,880
    • The division’s net assets were sold at a loss of GH¢19.2 million, recorded in cost of sales.
  4. Investment Property Revaluation (IAS 40):

    • Investment property value increased by 5%, which should be incorporated into the financial statements.
  5. Income Tax and Deferred Tax (IAS 12):

    • The estimated income tax provision for the year: GH¢140.4 million.
    • Deferred tax liability should be adjusted for temporary differences (GH¢129.6 million) at a 25% tax rate.
  6. Damaged Inventory (IAS 2):

    • Inventory worth GH¢46 million was damaged.
    • It can be reconditioned at a cost of GH¢12 million and sold for GH¢52 million.
    • Appropriate adjustments should be made.

Required:

Prepare and present the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 October 2023 and the Statement of Financial Position as at 31 October 2023 for Fahnbulleh LTD.

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FR – Dec 2022 – L2 – Q2d – Structured Entities

Justify whether Wesseh LTD qualifies as a structured entity under IFRS 12.

Under IFRS 12: Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, a structured entity is defined as one designed so that voting or similar rights are not the dominant factor in deciding who controls the entity.

Wesseh LTD is an entity set up by a sponsoring bank to hold specific mortgages, securitised by that bank. The operation of Wesseh LTD is governed by an operating agreement that sets out the managerial structure and rules of operation.

Required:
Justify whether the above would meet the definition of a structured entity.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q2c – Intangible Assets and Their Measurement

Determining the correct accounting treatment for various intangible assets in Dolo LTD's financial statements, including licensing, software, and book rights.

Question:

Dolo LTD, a market leader in the pharmaceutical industry, incurred the following expenditures during the financial year ended 31 December 2023:

Expenditure Item Amount (GH¢’000) Additional Information
Licence to operate in the pharmaceutical industry (10-year validity from January 2023) 200 Intangible asset
Costs incurred in setting up a website for a new product 20 The website will be developed in 2024
Purchase of 295 personal computers on 1 July 2023 (three-year useful life) 840 Excludes software costs
Windows operating system (for 295 PCs) 530 Perpetual software license
Microsoft Office software (for 295 PCs) 24 Three-year software license
Induction training for new staff 430 Staff training for new hires
Book rights purchased from another entity a few years ago 90 The rights have an indefinite useful life
Independent valuation of book rights as of 31 Dec 2023 240 Valued by an independent expert

Dolo LTD’s policy is to use the revaluation model for intangible assets where a market valuation is available.

Required:
Determine the carrying amount of intangible assets at 31 December 2023, in accordance with IAS 38 – Intangible Assets and IFRS.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q2b – Events After the Reporting Period

Accounting treatment of a court ruling after the reporting period and its impact on Mulba LTD’s financial statements.

As a Trainee Financial Accountant working for Mulba LTD, a technology business, you have been asked by the Financial Controller to provide guidance on how to account for a variety of transactions that took place after the company’s fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023.

Mulba LTD was sued by a customer who was dissatisfied with the quality of a product delivered in June 2023. The court case was heard in late October 2023, but the judgment was delivered on 8 January 2024, ruling in favor of Mulba LTD. The ruling awarded the company legal costs of GH¢20,000 to cover solicitor’s fees.

The legal costs were paid by the customer to Mulba LTD on 12 January 2024.

Mulba LTD was doubtful of winning the case and had previously made a provision in its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 as follows:

Account Debit (GH¢) Credit (GH¢)
Legal Fees – Administrative Expenses 25,000
Cost of Sales 35,000
Provisions – Current Liabilities 60,000

Required:
In accordance with IAS 10: Events after the Reporting Period, advise the management of Mulba LTD on the proper accounting treatment of the above issue to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS.

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q4 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Prepare the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for Gbenga Nigeria Plc based on provided trial balance.

Gbenga Nigeria Plc trial balance as at December 31, 2019 is shown below:

Item N’000 N’000
Revenue 2,290,125
Administrative expenses 237,150
Selling and distribution expenses 175,200
Legal and professional expenses 81,150
Allowance for receivables 8,625
Inventories – finished goods – 31/12/18 276,750
Work-in-progress – 31/12/18 49,125
Inventories – raw materials at cost – 31/12/18 162,600
Purchases – raw materials 1,125,900
Carriage inwards – raw materials 15,750
Manufacturing wages 375,000
Manufacturing overheads 187,500
Authorised and issued 900,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each fully paid 450,000
150,000 8.4% cumulative preference shares of N1 each fully paid 150,000
Revaluation surplus 65,000
Share premium 150,000
General reserve 85,000
Retained earnings – 31/12/18 425,250
Patents and trademarks 323,250
Motor vehicle at cost 112,500
Freehold property at cost 375,000
Leasehold property at cost 112,500
Plant and equipment at cost 225,000
Furniture and fittings at cost 75,000
Amortisation of leasehold property – 31/12/18 22,500
Accumulated depreciation @ 31/12/2018:
– Plant and equipment 102,750
– Furniture and fittings 23,625
– Motor vehicles 37,500
10% loan notes 150,000
Trade payables 146,250
Trade receivables 266,445
Bank overdraft 76,875
Cash 7,680
4,183,500 4,183,500

Additional information:
(i) A gain of N20,000 made on the revaluation of old freehold property during the year is yet to be accounted for.
(ii) Inventories at December 31, 2019 were:

  • Raw materials: N168,900
  • Finished goods: N413,025
  • Work-in-progress: N56,700

(iii) Legal and professional expenses include solicitor’s fees for purchase of new freehold land during the year of N7,500.
(iv) Provision is to be made for full year’s interest on the loan notes.
(v) The leasehold land and buildings are held on a 50-year lease, with 40 years unexpired life left as at the end of December 31, 2018.
(vi) Depreciation for the year is to be charged as follows:

  • Plant and equipment 8% on cost – charged to production
  • Furniture and fittings 10% on cost – charged to administration
  • Motor vehicles 20% on carrying amount – charged 25% to administration and 75% to selling and distribution.

(vii) Income tax on the profit for the year is estimated at N68,900 and is due for payment on February 28, 2020.

Required:
Prepare the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2019.

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q3b – Events After the Reporting Period (IAS 10)

Advise on accounting treatment for events after the reporting date in a company case study.

(b) The following events took place in Chakachaka Company Nig. Limited:

(i) Shortly after the financial year ended on June 30, 2018, but before the financial statements were authorized for issue, Chakachaka Nigeria Limited’s inventory was destroyed by a fire outbreak which resulted in a loss of N200 million.

(ii) The company’s financial year that ended June 30, 2018, shows an amount of N60 million due from one of its debtors, Mr. Onigbese. Chakachaka Nigeria Limited provided for impairment at June 30, 2018, of N15 million against the gross value of N60 million. On July 31, 2018, before the financial statements were authorized for issue, Mr. Onigbese was declared bankrupt and unable to pay the debt.

(iii) Chakachaka Nigeria Limited was sued on June 30, 2018, but the judgment was only handed down on July 21, 2018. The Company was found liable for damages and costs amounting to N31 million. On July 22, 2018, Chakachaka Nigeria Limited filed a claim with its insurers, and on July 29, 2018, it was notified that the insurer would only cover N26 million of the loss.

Required:
Prepare a brief memorandum advising the directors of Chakachaka Nigeria Limited on the accounting treatment and/or disclosure required as a result of the events in (i) to (iii) after the reporting date.

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q3a – Events After the Reporting Period (IAS 10)

Discussion of key concepts under IAS 10 related to events after the reporting period.

IAS 10 on events after the reporting period has two main objectives:

  • To specify when a company should adjust its financial statements for events that occur after the end of the reporting period.
  • To specify the disclosure that should be given about events that have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the financial statements were authorized for issue.

Required:
Discuss the following key concepts under IAS 10:
i. Event after the reporting period
ii. Adjusting events
iii. Non-adjusting events

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q2d – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates, and Errors (IAS 8)

Required adjustments for Eko Transport Company’s overstated inventory, dividend error, and omitted share issue.

Eko Transport Company (ETC) Limited is preparing its financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2019. The draft statement of changes in equity is presented as follows:

 

Additional Information:

  1. On January 10, 2020, ETC Limited discovered that inventory was overstated by N105 million as at August 31, 2019, and by N90 million as at August 31, 2018.
  2. There was a transposition error in reporting dividend payments in the statement of changes in equity. The correct figure as at August 31, 2019, was N105 million.
  3. The company income tax rate is 30% in each year.
  4. On August 31, 2019, additional shares of 50,000,000 were issued at N1.25 per share. The par value of ETC Limited shares is N1.00 per share. This was inadvertently omitted in the record.

You are required to prepare:
i. Revised Comparative Income Statements after necessary adjustments for the years ended August 31, 2018, and 2019. (3 Marks)
ii. Adjusted Statement of Changes in Equity as at August 31, 2019. (5 Marks)
iii. The journal entries to correct the errors in (2) and (4) above. (2 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q2c – Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting

Highlights of the objectives of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Non-accounting professionals usually wonder why an entity’s general-purpose financial reporting should be regulated without allowing users to be free to choose their presentations.

Required:

Highlight THREE objectives of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q2b – Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting

Explanation of two sources of accounting regulations in Nigeria.

Non-accounting professionals usually wonder why an entity‟s general purpose
financial reporting should be regulated without allowing users to be free from
choice of presentations.
In order to give clarity on this subject to the non-accounting professionals in your
workplace,

Identify and explain TWO sources of accounting regulations in Nigeria. (3 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q2a – Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting

Explanation of reasons why financial reporting should be regulated in Nigeria.

Non-accounting professionals usually wonder why an entity’s general-purpose financial reporting should be regulated without allowing users to be free to choose their presentations.

Required:
Explain FOUR reasons why financial reporting should be regulated in Nigeria. (4 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q1b – Ethical Issues in Financial Reporting.

Analyze signs, causes, and solutions to overtrading at Ikoko Plc based on its financial statements.

Ikoko Plc started business 3 years ago following a research breakthrough that motivated large-scale customers to order the company’s new product.

The extract from the financial statements recently published is as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the Year Ended December 31, 2014

 

Statement of Financial Position as at December 31, 2014

Required:
i. Discuss THREE signs that show Ikoko Plc is suffering from overtrading during the year ended December 31, 2014, from the published financial statements. (5 marks)
ii. Identify any FIVE possible causes of the problem from the published financial statements. (5 marks)
iii. Recommend any FIVE possible solutions to the problem. (5 marks)

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FR – Nov 2021 – L2 – Q7b – Property, Plant, and Equipment (IAS 16)

Explain the two methods of valuation for property, plant, and equipment as per IAS 16.

AS 16 prescribes the principles and models of the valuation in recognizing items of property, plant, and equipment in the financial statements of an entity.

Required:
Briefly explain the TWO methods of valuation recognized in IAS 16 – property, plant, and equipment.

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FR – Nov 2021 – L2 – Q7a – Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

Identify and explain five qualitative characteristics of General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS).

The Conceptual Framework states the qualitative characteristics of financial information.

Required:
Identify and explain FIVE qualitative characteristics of General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS).

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