Free CIMA CIMAPRA19-F02-1-ENG Exam Questions

When consolidating for group accounts, a number of calculations and adjustments are required to properly combine the entities into a single group. Which of the following processes are involved in this consolidation method?

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LM acquired an asset under a 5-year non-cancellable operating lease agreement on 1 January 20X8. Under the terms of the agreement, LM paid nothing for the first year and then made fourpayments of $50,000 in each subsequent year. LM adopted the provisions of IAS 17 Leases when accounting for this agreement.

Which of the following is correct in respect of this operating lease in LM's financial statements for the year to 31December 20X8?

LM has made the following share purchases during the year:

* Purchased 55% of the equity share capital of OP.

* Purchased 45% of the equity share capital of QR.LM have the power to appoint the majority of board members on the QR board.

* Purchased 30% of the equity share capital of ST. LM is represented by one director on the main board of ST which has five members in total. The other 70% of ST's equity share capital is owned by a single company, UV.

The Managing Director has told you that OP has performed well, but both QR and ST have not performed as expected. He is therefore pleased thatOP will be included as a subsidiaryand that QR and ST will only be included as investments in the group financial statements.

In accordance with the ethical principle of professional competence and due care how should the investments in OP, QR and ST be treated in the group financial statements?