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Question 1

D plc is a public relations company. Shares in D plc have recently been listed on the UK stock exchange.
D plc has an internal audit department that reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is considering outsourcing internal audit to an audit firm, whichwould not be the firm that conducts D plc's external audit.
Identify THREE advantages to D plc of outsourcing internal audit in this way.

A : ing so may improve independence.

B : cisions relating to internal audit can be based solely on cost.

C : ternal audit will have a better understanding of D plc's objectives and culture.

D : ecialist skills may be more readily available.

E : k of staff turnover is passed to the outsource company.

Answer: A,D

Question 2

M plc is an IT company thatbids for large contracts to sell computer systems and also to serviceexisting systems. M plc's senior management hasalwayssetbudgets which are hard to achieve andhavemade no allowances for the recession.
The economy has improved andM plc's senior managershave made the budget even more optimistic. The budgetedsalestargethas been increased by 40%.
In the past,sales staffhave not tried to achievethe budgetsales because itwas generallybelieved that the targets wereimpossible to reach.
M plc has recently appointed a new Sales Directorwhohas decided that sales staff will bedismissedif they fail to meet sales targets for three successive months. He is also looking forhighersalesmargins than wereachievedbefore.
What are the likely consequences ofthe new Sales Director'spolicy?

A : les staff will be happier in their jobs.

B : les staff will tender for riskier contracts.

C : les staff will encroach on other sales staff territories to get more work.

D : les staff will look for new jobs.

E : les staff will feel more settled and secure in their jobs.

Answer: B,C,D

Question 3

With regard to the rote of the audit committee which of the following statements are correct? Select ALL that apply

A : audit committee should design the system of internal controls

B : audit committee should decide annually whether it needs an internal audit function

C : audit committee should decide annually whether it needs an external audit function

D : audit committee should review and monitor the effectiveness of the company's internal audit function

E : audit committee should provide arrangements for whistle blowing

F : The audit committee should engage consultants to carry out business reviews

Answer: A,D

Question 4

Zia is an accountant and wishes to take out a Forward Rate Agreement (FRA)as a hedging instrument. The company treasurer has advised that a short-term interest rate (STIR)future would be better.
Which of the following is true of an STIR?

A : TIR can be tailored to the exact needs of the company.

B : TIR is flexible and the position can be closed quickly and easily

C : TIR must be kept for the whole duration of the contract.

D : interest rates have gone down the price of the future will have fallen.

Answer: B

Question 5

R plc is considering an investment of $1,100,000 in a new machine which is expected to have substantial cash inflows over the next five years.
The annual cash flows from this investment and their probability are shown below:
Annual cash flow ($)Probability
200,000 0.4
280,000 0.5
350,000 0.1
At the end of its five-year life, the asset is expected to sell for $100,000. The cost of capital is 5%.
What is the Expected Net Present Value?
Give your answer to the nearest whole $.

A :

Answer:

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