(ii) Briefly discuss TWO factors which could reduce the rate of return earned by the inves
(ii) Briefly discuss TWO factors which could reduce the rate of return earned by the investment as per the
results in part (a). (4 marks)
(ii) Briefly discuss TWO factors which could reduce the rate of return earned by the investment as per the
results in part (a). (4 marks)
第1题
(ii) Briefly discuss THREE disadvantages of using EVA? in the measurement of financial performance.
(3 marks)
第2题
(ii) Briefly discuss FOUR non-financial factors which might influence the above decision. (4 marks)
第3题
(ii) Briefly explain the extent to which the application of sensitivity analysis might be useful in deciding
which refrigeration system to purchase and discuss the limitations inherent in its use. (3 marks)
第4题
(ii) Briefly outline the tax consequences for Henry if the types of protection identified in (i) were to be
provided for him by Happy Home Ltd compared to providing them for himself. You are not required to
discuss the corporation tax (CT) consequences for Happy Home Ltd. (4 marks)
第5题
(c) Explain the term ‘target costing’ and how it may be applied by GWCC. Briefly discuss any potential
limitations in its application. (8 marks)
第6题
(e) Briefly discuss FOUR initiatives that management might consider in order to further enhance profitability.
(4 marks)
第7题
(b) Briefly discuss how stakeholder groups (other than management and employees) may be rewarded for ‘good’
performance. (4 marks)
第8题
(c) Briefly discuss why the directors of HFL might choose contract D irrespective of whether or not contract D
would have been selected using expected values as per part (a). (2 marks)
第9题
(c) Briefly outline the corporation tax (CT) issues that Tay Limited should consider when deciding whether to
acquire the shares or the assets of Tagus LDA. You are not required to discuss issues relating to transfer
pricing. (7 marks)
第10题
Required:
(a) (i) Discuss the approach taken by IFRS 9 in measuring and classifying financial assets and the main effect that IFRS 9 will have on accounting for financial assets. (11 marks)
(ii) Grainger, a public limited company, has decided to adopt IFRS 9 prior to January 2012 and has decided to restate comparative information under IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. The entity has an investment in a financial asset which was carried at amortised cost under IAS 39 but will be valued at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) under IFRS 9. The carrying value of the assets was $105,000 on 30 April 2010 and $110,400 on 30 April 2011. The fair value of the asset was $106,500 on 30 April 2010 and $111,000 on 30 April 2011. Grainger has determined that the asset will be valued at FVTPL at 30 April 2011.
Required:
Discuss how the financial asset will be accounted for in the financial statements of Grainger in the year ended 30 April 2011. (4 marks)
(b) Recently, criticisms have been made against the current IFRS impairment model for financial assets (the incurred loss model). The issue with the incurred loss model is that impairment losses (and resulting write-downs in the reported value of financial assets) can only be recognised when there is evidence that they exist and have been incurred. Reporting entities are not allowed currently to consider the effects of expected losses. There is a view that earlier recognition of loan losses could potentially reduce the problems incurred in a credit crisis.
Grainger has a portfolio of loans of $5 million which was initially recognised on 1 May 2010. The loans mature in 10 years and carry an interest rate of 16%. Grainger estimates that no loans will default in the first two years, but from the third year onwards, loans will default at an annual rate of about 9%. If the loans default as expected, the rate of return from the portfolio will be approximately 9·07%. The number of loans are fixed without any new lending or any other impairment provisions.
Required:
(i) Discuss briefly the issues related to considering the effects of expected losses in dealing with impairment of financial assets. (4 marks)
(ii) Calculate the impact on the financial statements up to the year ended 30 April 2013 if Grainger anticipated the expected losses on the loan portfolio in year three. (4 marks)
Professional marks will be awarded in question 4 for clarity and quality of discussion. (2 marks)