Free CIMA CIMAPRA19-F02-1-ENG Exam Questions

Which TWO of the following could explain themovement in both gearing and ROCE?

GG's gearing is currently 50% compared to the industry average of 40% (both measured as debt/equity). GG's debt is all in the form of a single bank loan that is repayable in five years' time. The directors of GG are seeking to raise finance for a new project and they are considering an additional bank loan from the same bank.

Which of the following would prevent the bank from lending the finance for the project in the form of a new bank loan?

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?

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?

Select ALL that apply: