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  • 5 Marks

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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  • 5 Marks

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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  • 5 Marks

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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  • 10 Marks

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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  • 20 Marks

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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  • 7 Marks

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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  • 6 Marks

FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q2a – Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

Determining the correct accounting treatment for warranty obligations and legal provisions in Kamara LTD’s financial statements.

Kamara LTD manufactures and sells health equipment and has a financial year-end of March 2024. It offers a one-year guarantee for equipment supplied directly to clients. One of the company’s clients is suing the business at the financial year-end for failing to fix equipment within the guarantee period. The company argues that the issue is due to the client disregarding usage instructions, and Kamara LTD believes it is not liable.

Kamara LTD’s lawyer has advised that it is more likely than not that the company will not be found liable. If found liable, the company is estimated to incur legal expenses of approximately GH¢24,000.

Kamara LTD also manufactures another line of equipment sold to wholesalers. During the financial year, it sold 3,200 items of this equipment, which come with a one-year repair guarantee. Based on past experience, 10% of items sold are returned for repairs. Of these returns:

  • 70% require minor repairs at a cost of GH¢64 per item.
  • 30% require significant repairs at a cost of GH¢200 per item.

Required:
Determine the correct accounting treatment to deal with the above issues in the books of Kamara LTD for the year ended 31 March 2024.

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FR – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q1- Group Financial Statements

Preparation of the consolidated statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position for Yarkpawolo Group, including goodwill calculation and intra-group adjustments.

Yarkpawolo LTD, a company in the healthcare industry, purchased 80% of the ordinary shares of Weah LTD on 1 January 2023. There are three elements to the purchase consideration: an immediate payment of GH¢1,400,000 and two further payments of GH¢100,000 on 31 December 2023 and GH¢120,000 on 31 December 2024 if the return on capital employed (ROCE) exceeds 15% in each of the financial years. All indicators have suggested that the ROCE for the company will be 17% and 16% for the financial years ending 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2024 respectively.

Yarkpawolo uses a discount rate of 10% in any present value calculations. The present value of GH¢ 1 receivable based on 10% are as follows:

Year Present Value
1 0.909
2 0.826

The draft financial statements of both companies as at 31 December 2023 are as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2023

Yarkpawolo (GH¢’000) Weah (GH¢’000)
Sales revenue 14,000
Cost of sales (10,000)
Gross profit 4,000
Operating expenses (2,050)
Profit before tax 1,950
Income tax expense (450)
Profit for the year 1,500
Retained earnings brought forward 3,500
Retained earnings to statement of financial position 5,000

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2023

Yarkpawolo (GH¢’000) Weah (GH¢’000)
Non-current assets:
Property, Plant & Equipment 4,500
Patents 500
Investment in Weah 1,400
Total Non-current assets 6,400
Current assets:
Inventories 5,500
Trade and other receivables 2,000
Cash and cash equivalents 1,200
Total Current assets 8,700
Total Assets 15,100
Equity:
Share capital (GH¢0.20 per ordinary share) 1,500
General reserve 3,000
Retained earnings as at 31 December 2023 5,000
Total Equity 9,500
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term borrowings 1,600
Current liabilities:
Trade and other payables 4,000
Current portion of long-term borrowings –
Total Liabilities 5,600
Total Equity and Liabilities 15,100

Additional Information:

  1. Fair Value Adjustments on PPE:

    • Property: Increase from GH¢200,000 to GH¢250,000 (Depreciation rate 10%)
    • Plant: Increase from GH¢80,000 to GH¢100,000 (Depreciation rate 20%)
    • Equipment: Decrease from GH¢120,000 to GH¢80,000 (Depreciation rate 20%)
    • Weah has not adjusted its PPE values for the fair value assessment.

  2. Intra-Group Trading:

    • Since acquisition, Weah purchased GH¢50,000 worth of goods from Yarkpawolo. Half of these goods remained in inventory at year-end. Yarkpawolo makes a mark-up on cost of 25%.
    • Yarkpawolo also purchased GH¢50,000 of goods from Weah, with one-third remaining in inventory. Weah sells at a margin of 20%.

  3. Intercompany Balances:

    • Yarkpawolo’s trade receivables include GH¢5,000 owed by Weah. The current accounts do not balance due to GH¢2,000 in transit from Weah.

  4. Impairment:

    • A goodwill impairment review identified a loss of GH¢100,000. No adjustment has been made yet.

  5. Non-controlling Interest Valuation:

    • Yarkpawolo values non-controlling interest at fair value at the acquisition date. The share price for Weah was GH¢0.75 per share.

Required:
Prepare for Yarkpawolo LTD:
(a) Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2023
(b) Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2023

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FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q7b – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Lists minimum line items for the statement of financial position and changes in equity as per IAS 1

IAS 1- Presentation of Financial Statements provides a list of line items that, as a minimum, must be shown on the face of the statement of financial position.

Required:

i. Give FIVE examples of minimum line items to be shown on the face of the statement of financial position. (5 Marks)
ii. State FIVE items that should be accounted for in the statement of changes in equity. (5 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q7a – Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting

Discusses main sources of financial reporting regulations and reasons for regulatory practices.

Within the context of financial reporting and regulatory frameworks:

i. Discuss the main sources of regulations. (3 Marks)
ii. Discuss TWO reasons why financial reporting practice should be regulated. (2 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q6c – Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

Discusses areas of financial reporting enhanced by technology, such as data collection, recording, and report distribution.

Discuss TWO areas of financial reporting that could be enhanced by the use of technology. (4 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q6b – Ethical Issues in Financial Reporting

List three types of non-financial information useful to stakeholders for decision-making.

Businesses are increasingly accepting that they are not only accountable to investors and lenders, but also accountable to a much wider group of people or stakeholders to which non-financial information is useful in understanding and taking informed decisions on financial statements of the entities.

Required:
State THREE of such useful non-financial information. (3 Marks)

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  • 8 Marks

FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q6a – Ethical Issues in Financial Reporting

Identify and discuss techniques for manipulating financial statements under ethical compliance.

The management of an entity experiencing a decline in profits or poor cash flows may use various forms of creative accounting techniques to manipulate the views shown by the financial statements while complying with all applicable accounting standards and regulations.

Required:
Identify and discuss FOUR techniques of creative accounting. (8 Marks)

 

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  • 12 Marks

FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5b – Accounting for Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Calculate Shakara Limited's income tax liability, deferred tax balance, and movement of deferred tax.

Shakara Limited was incorporated on January 1, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the company made a profit before taxation of N18,150,000.

The following capital expenditure were made during the year:

Expenditure N’000
Plant and machinery 7,200
Motor vehicles 1,800

The depreciation charged for the year amounted to N1,650,000, and capital allowance granted by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) for the same period amounted to N2,250,000.

Company income tax rate is 30%, and deferred tax liability brought forward was N1,200,000.

Required:
i. Calculate the company income tax liability for the year ended December 31, 2022. (3 Marks)

ii. Calculate the deferred tax balance that should be disclosed in the statement of financial position of Shakara Limited as at December 31, 2022. (3 Marks)

iii. Prepare notes showing the movement of deferred tax charged to profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2022. (3 Marks)

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FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5a – Accounting for Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Define deferred tax, permanent differences, and temporary differences per IAS 12.

Explain the following terms in accordance with IAS 12 – Income tax.
i. Deferred tax
ii. Permanent differences
iii. Temporary differences

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  • 20 Marks

FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4a & b – Earnings Per Share (IAS 33)

Discuss diluted EPS and calculate EPS measures for Ebonyi Limited.

IAS 33 requires publicly-traded companies to calculate a diluted Earning Per Share (EPS) in addition to their basic EPS for the current year (with a comparative diluted EPS for the previous year), allowing for the effect of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

Required: a. Explain the purpose of the dilutive measures and discuss THREE types of dilution. (8 Marks)

b. The statement of financial position (extracts) for Ebonyi Limited for the year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:

Equity and Liabilities N’000
Ordinary shares (N1 each) 12,000
Retained earnings 36,000
Equity 48,000
Non-current liabilities:
5% convertible loan notes 4,000

Additional information: i. As at December 31, 2022, there has been no new issue of shares or loan notes for several years.
ii. The loan notes are convertible into ordinary shares in year 2023 or year 2024 at the following rates.
iii. At 30 shares for every N100 of loan notes if converted at December 31, 2023.
iv. At 25 shares for every N100 of loan notes if converted at December 31, 2024.
v. Company income tax rate is 30% on profit.

Required: Calculate the basic EPS and diluted EPS for year 2022. (8 Marks)

c. IAS 33 allows an entity to disclose an alternative measure of EPS in addition to the EPS calculated.

Required: Identify and explain TWO conditions that are required in accordance with IAS 33 to be complied with where an alternative measure of EPS is shown in the financial statements of an entity. (4 Marks)

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