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April 2025

2 Questions
Question 4c
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Beta Insurance Company Ltd. underwrites three classes of insurance namely; marine, motor vehicle and life insurance. The company operates from its own building, the major part of which is rented for commercial use. 

The following details were obtained from the records of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024:

 Marine 
Sh.“000”
Motor vehicle 
Sh.“000”
Life insurance 
Sh.“000”
Rental activity 
Sh.“000”
Management expenses
4,460
3,500
-
15,480
Gross premium received in the year 
194,640
345,500
76,690
-
Claims paid 
16,420
84,440
23,450
-
Rental income received in the year
-
-
-
154,800
Agency expenses 
685
1,248
272
12,680
Allowance for credit loss
5,670
1,200
-
26,400
Reserve for unexpired risk January 2024
5,360
11,896
-
-
Claims owing: 1 January 2024 
10,380
5,970
-
-
Claims owing: 31 December 2024 
33,960
12,660
-
-
Legal expenses 
1,782
648
1,230
12,789
Commission on reinsurance accepted
2,190
1,140
-
-
Reserve for unexpired risk: 31 December 2024
1,680
890
-
-
Telephone and postage 
480
360
640
1,320
Premiums returned
845
987
849
-
Furniture and fittings 
389
680
920
1,280
Interest income
336
540
-
-
Commission on reinsurance ceded 
8,450
4,380
-
-
Premiums paid to reinsurance company
980
1,120
-
-

Additional information:
  1. The company had installed water pump and a generator costing Sh.120,000 and Sh.480,000 respectively in the building. It was agreed that the usage be apportioned in the ratio of 3:3:2:1 between marine, motor vehicle, life insurance and commercial rental activity respectively. 
  2. Internet income consisted of 30% interest from outstanding premiums while the balance was from commercial banks fixed deposit account. 
  3. Legal expenses for commercial rental activity comprised of drawing of 10 years lease agreement, Sh.34,000, conveyance fees Sh.284,000 and breach of tenancy agreement defence Sh.640,000. 
  4. Life insurance fund balance was revalued by actuary at Sh.600,000,000. As at 31 December 2024, 10% of this fund balance was recommended to be transferred for the benefit of shareholders. 

Required: 
Compute the taxable profit or loss of Beta Insurance Company Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2024. 


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Question 1c
​ ​ ​ ​​Marine Shipping Line Ltd. is a Kenyan resident company that carried on the business of transporting cargo, mails and passengers in the various ports of the world. The company reported the following transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024:

Income
Sh"000"
Revenue generated from carriage of passengers from Kenya to other countries
851,580
Revenue generated from carriage of cargo and mails from Kenya to China 
1,147,500
Revenue from carriage of passengers and cargo from China to Kenya 
2,502,820
Rebate received for meeting destination timelines 
12,220
Income from the lease of a ship 
362,500

Expenditure:
1.
The company started its operations on 1 April 2024 and acquired the following assets: 
1
Sh.“000”
Ships: MV Border 
340 tonnes 
89,000
Ships: MV Queen 
100 tonnes 
28,000
Ships: MV Olympic
490 tonnes 
20,000
Tools and implements 
6,000
Pick up vans 
16,000
Mobile cranes
10,000
2
The following expenses were incurred during the year: 
Sh.“000”
  • Business licences and permits
40,000
  • Port facilities fee 
132,400
  • Catering bills for passengers 
237,800
  • Salaries and wages 
1,118,000
  • Estimated default by debtors
12,000
3
Out of the revenue generated from carriage of passengers and cargo from China to Kenya, Sh.520,000,000 was in respect of passengers who embarked in Kenya as a result of transshipment.

Required: 
Compute the taxable profit or loss and tax payable (if any) for Marine Shipping Line Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2024.


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December 2024

4 Questions
Question 2b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Ocean Ltd. is a holding company operating through two independent branches, the head office branch and Wekah branch located in a different town. The company acquired 100% shares of Zurih Ltd. in the year 2022. The following information has been provided to assist in determination of taxable income:

Head Office Branch
Sh.
Wekah Branch
Sh.
Zurih Ltd
Sh.
Sales
345,800,000
148,000,000
280,000,000
Cost of sales
(123,678,000) 
(73,890,000) 
(136,800,000) 
Gross profit 
222,122,000
74,110,000
143,200,000 
Other incomes: 
Profit from sale of marketable securities 
3,800,000
-
-
Dividend: Wezesha Co-operative Society (Net) 
800,000
-
640,000
Interest: Banks (Net) 
300,000
250,000
160,000
Total incomes 
227,022,000
74,360,000
144,000,000
Expenses: 
Repairs and maintenance 
17,400,000
3,850,000
8,900,000
Finance charges 
20,700,000
12,680,000
7,560,000
Legal fees 
560,000
-
300,000
Depreciation
9,345,000
5,890,000
11,890,000
Computer software
-
460,000
-
Lorry - scrapped
630,000
-
-
Loss on investment 
640,000
-
890,000
Travelling costs
14,670,000
3,690,000
9,490,000
Staff pension contribution 
26,890,900
-
13,670,000
Intangible assets written off 
45,450,000
8,960,000
19,956,000
Directors allowance 
28,670,000
-
6,850,000
Rent and rates 
32,450,000
6,700,000
16,900,000
Investors loss
-
670,000
-
Staff salaries 
23,469,700
9,880,000
-
(220,875,600) 
(52,780,000) 
(96,406,000) 
Net income 
 6,146,400 
21,580,000 
 47,594,000

  1. Head office branch sales include goods sold to Wekah branch and Zurih Ltd. worth Sh.3,450,000 and Sh.10,470,000 which have been marked up by 15%. 
  2. Legal fee for Head office branch and Zurih Ltd. consist of 30% for 100 year lease while the balance was for 5 year lease for Head office and 15 year lease for Zurih Ltd. 
  3. Head office branch finance charges consist of interest on 10% loan of Sh.5,000,000 from Zurih Ltd. advanced on 1 January 2023. 
  4. The insurance company agreed to cover 40% of inventory loss. This has not been adjusted in the above inventory loss. 
  5. Head office branch staff salaries consist of Sh.9,655,000 paid on behalf of Zurih Ltd. and Sh.320,000 for Wekah branch.  

Required: 
(i) Compute the taxable profit or loss for Ocean Ltd. and Zurih Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

(ii) Determine the tax payable if any by Ocean Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023. 


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Question 3c
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Septer Energy Ltd. is a company registered and operating in Kenya in the business of petroleum exploration and extraction. The management of the company has provided the following information to assist in determination of taxable income for the year ended 31 December 2023:

Sh.
Disposal of interest in a contract area 
7,890,000 
Exploration expenditure 
380,000,000
Depreciation
945,000,000
Management and administrative expenses 
580,000,000
Oil and gas storage facilities  
15,200,000
Decommissioning costs 
580,610,000
Amortisation of intangible assets
680,760
Instalment tax paid 
7,248,540,000
Hire of saloon cars 
3,800,000
Hire of tractors 
2,380,000
Custom duty on drilling machines 
560,000
Sale of natural gas
975,800,000
General expenses 
78,000,000

Additional information: 
1.
Crude oil sold locally 
59,000 barrels 
Crude oil sold to a company in UK 
1,920,000 barrels 
Crude oil sold to a company in USA 
3,381,000 barrels 
2.
The selling prices of crude oil was as follows during the year: 
  • Local sales Sh.9,600 per barrel
  • Company in USA: 50 US Dollars per barrel
  • Company in UK : 44 UK£ per barrel
3.
The average exchange rates were as follows: 
  • US dollars to shilling - 1 dollar: Sh.120
  • UK£ to shilling - 1£ : Sh.190  
4.
The following details relate to capital expenditure: 
4.
Item
Date
Cost(Sh)
Location
Oil rig 
1 April 2022
12,800,000 
Offshore
Telecommunication equipment 
1 January 2023
2,500,000
Offshore
Pipelines and storage tanks
1 September 2023
10,480,000
Offshore
Computers
1 January 2023
3,000,000
Offshore

Required:
(i) Prepare adjusted taxable profit or loss for Septer Energy Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

(ii) Determine the corporate tax payable if any, for the year ended 31 December 2023.  


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Question 5a
​​The taxation of capital gains in Kenya represents a significant shift in the country’s tax policy. While its reintroduction has increased government revenue and aligned Kenya with international practices, it also presents challenges. Hence ongoing improvements and adjustments in its administration is crucial for optimising the benefits of capital gains tax while minimising its drawbacks. 

Required: 
(i) Analyse TWO circumstances that constitute transfer of property for purpose of computing Capital Gains Tax. 

(ii) Explain TWO challenges encountered in administration of Capital Gains Tax in your country.


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Question 5d
​ ​ ​​Hightec Contractors Ltd. has been in the construction business for many years. The following information relates to one of its construction contracts for the year ended 31 December 2023:


Balances as at 1 January 2023:
Sh.“000”
Material on site
30,000
Accrued wages 
2,000
Rent prepaid (contract related) 
4,000
Plant (written down value)
20,000

Transactions during the year: 
Material sent to site 
100,000
Plant purchased 
10,000
Wages paid 
8,000
Inspection fees 
2,000
Subcontractors’ fee 
1,000
Consultancy fee 
3,000
Materials sold (cost) 
1,500
Casual labour 
2,000
Head office expenses 
3,000
Depreciation (provision) 
4,000
Rent paid (non-contract related) 
8,000
Other expenses (allowable) 
2,000
Value of work certified in the year 
120,000
Cost of work uncertified 
20,000
Cash received from client 
80,000

Balances as at 31 December 2023: 
Materials on site 
50,000
Wages accrued 
4,000
Rent accrued (contract related) 
5,000
 
Additional information: 
  1. Investment allowances agreed with the commissioner of revenue authority is at the rate of 10% on plant. 
  2. The company policy recognises two-thirds of annual profits when they arise for tax purposes. 
  3.  Any contract losses are recognised in full in the year of their occurrence. 
Required: 
(i) Compute contract profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2023 for Hightec Contractors Ltd. 

(ii) Determine taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2023, assuming that there were no other contracts.


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August 2024

3 Questions
Question 3b
​ ​ ​​The following balances were extracted from the books of Sharp Bank Ltd. on 31 December 2023:

Sh.“000”
Government securities
1,172,000
Loans and advances to customers
2,973,200
Cash and balances with central bank
628,500
Property, plant and equipment 
504,000
Interest on loans and advances
435,400
Interest on government securities 
238,200
Foreign exchange income
72,000
Fees and commission income 
170,200
Deposits with other banks 
115,000
Other fixed assets 
32,000
Interest on placement and bank balances 
36,000
Non-operating income 
17,000
Customers deposits
4,240,000
Deposits and balances due to other banks 
215,000
Depreciation expense
42,000
Directors emolument 
12,500
Bad and doubtful debts expenses 
34,000
Interim dividends paid 
25,000
Staff costs 
295,000
Interest on customers deposits 
115,000
Interest on borrowed funds
35,000
Ordinary share capital 
250,000
Auditors fees 
3,500
Contribution to staff provident fund 
14,500
Loss on sale of fixed asset 
21,800
General administration expenses 
142,500
Reserves
529,000
Legal and professional fees 
20,000

 Additional information: 
  1. Taxable profit for the year 2023 had been estimated at Sh.100,000,000 on 1 January 2023 for corporate tax purposes. 
  2. Final dividend has been proposed at 10%. 
  3. Accrued interest expense on customers deposit as at 31 December 2023 was Sh.30,000,000.
  4. Unrecorded interest income on loans advanced to customers was Sh.1,500,000 as at 31 December 2023. 

Required: 
(i) Compute the taxable income for Sharp Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

(ii) Determine the tax payable if any by Sharp Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023.

(iii) Indicate the due dates, amount of tax payable and any penalty applicable for instalment tax payable by Sharp Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023


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Question 4b
​ ​ ​​The following information relates to Pembe Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023: 

1.
Trading income before tax was reported to be Sh.38,400,000 which included net rental income from a commercial property of Sh.4,800,000.

The rental income was after deducting the following expenses:
1.
Sh.
  • Advertising before letting
400,000
  • Mortgage repayment (Interest Sh.360,000) 
1,200,000
  • CCTV cameras and partitions cost 
360,000
2.
The trading income was before adjusting for the following transactions: 
2.
Sh.
  • Foreign exchange gains unrealised 
1,926,000
  • Insurance compensation on inventory
192,000
  • Bad debts recovered previously written off 
144,000
2.
  • The company had a loan of Sh.24,000,000 with an interest rate of 12% per annum. Accrued interest at year end was Sh.520,000 which was not factored in determining profit for the year.
  • Investment allowances deducted amounted to Sh.8,000,000. However, this was revised to Sh.6,000,000 following an audit and agreement with the revenue authority. 
3.
Other incomes of the company included: 
  • Interest income from Mavuno Ltd. 
Sh.480,000 (gross)
  • Dividend from Biashara Bank Ltd. 
Sh.142,500 (net) 
  • Dividend from Mazera Co-operative Society Ltd. 
Sh.204,000 (net) 
4.
Pembe Ltd. dividend payout ratio is 40% of trading income and 100% for any other income received during the year.
5.
Total dividends paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 amounted to Sh.7,600,000.
6.
Corporate tax rate is 30%.

Required: 
Compute the shortfall distribution tax for the year ended 31 December 2023. 


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Question 4c
​ ​ ​ ​​The following balances were extracted from the books of Bright Sacco Ltd as at 31 December 2023:

Sh.
Sh.
Dividend from investments 
1,407,400
Rental income 
2,495,000
Sundry provisions
892,500
Interest income SBN Bank
2,604,500
Interest income CMC Wealth Fund
804,000
Revaluation reserve
2,075,000
Statutory reserve fund 
1,374,000
Entrance fees
430,000
Members deposits
70,000
Share capital 
6,465,000
Sundry creditors 
340,815
Bank overdraft 
615,000
Interest received from members loans 
3,200,000
Travelling expenses: Staff 
88,030
Travelling expensesCommittee members 
210,015
Bank charges
40,000
Bank interest 
280,500
Salaries and wages 
228,600
Committees education
500,000
Interest on mortgage for rented property 
482,000
Printing and stationery
316,500
Annual general meeting expenses
1,070,000
Entertainment
105,000
Audit fees 
613,650
Legal fees 
440,000
Cash in hand 
1,054,000
KUSCCO deposits 
2,438,000
SBN Bank savings
3,240,000
Loans to members 
69,333,420
Receivables (members)
2,268,500
Investment in CMC Wealth Fund 
5,540,000
Receivables (non-members) 
2,250,000
Other investments 
2,115,000
Furniture and office equipment
90,000
90,703,215
90,703,215

Additional information:
1.
The management committee has proposed the payment of honoraria amounting to Sh.1,120,000.
2.
Outstanding rental income as at 31 December 2023 amounted to Sh.86,000 and as at 1 January 2023 Sh.124,000.
3.
Dividend from investment companies: 
 Sh.
Dividend received from Kenya Union of Saving and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO).
1,200,000
Dividend received from Weka Ltd.
 86,050
Dividend received from Apex Ltd. – Uganda.
121,350
4.
Staff salaries amounting to Sh.315,000 had not been paid as at 31 December 2023.
5.
Members are to be paid dividend at the rate of 10% per share.
6.
Accrued interest on members loans as at 31 December 2023 amounted to Sh.480,000. Interest and dividends were stated at the gross amount.

Required: 
Compute the taxable income and tax payable if any by Bright Sacco ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023.  


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April 2024

3 Questions
Question 1a
​​SpeedTech Corporation is a multinational technology company operating in Kenya. The company provides digital services to consumers in the country. 

Required: 
Analyse the impact of digital service tax on SpeedTech Corporation’s operations in Kenya.


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Question 3b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Masterway Insurance Company Ltd. operates both general insurance policy in respect of motor vehicles and life assurance policy. The following details were obtained from the company records for the year ended 31 December 2023:


Motor vehicle
Sh.“000”
Life assurance
Sh.“000”
Gross premium 
757,000
189,000
Claims paid 
 124,900
128,000
Management expenses
112,640
36,000
Specific provision for bad debts
                                   728
2,500
Reserve for unexpired risk:
1 January 2023 
968
-
31 December 2023 
716
-
Claims owing:
1 January 2023
119,700
-

31 December 2023
115,120
1,000
General expenses
1,280
-
Interest on policy holders outstanding premiums
                                    240
-
Office utilities 
300
120
Premiums returned 
696
-
Commission on reinsurance ceded 
                                    684
-
Commission on reinsurance accepted 
                                    600
-
Agency expenses 
344
-
Premiums paid to reinsurance company
                                 4,720
-

Additional information:
1.
Life assurance fund balance was valued by an actuary at Sh.270,000,000 as at 31 December 2023. 5% of this fund balance was recommended to be transferred for the benefit of shareholders.

As at 1 January 2023, the life fund had been valued at Sh.240,000,000. 15% of the surplus was recommended to be transferred for the benefit of shareholders.
2.
Premiums outstanding for life insurance business were as follows:
  • As at 1 January 2023 Sh.15,000,000
  • As at 31 December 2023 Sh.12,000,000
3.
Masterway Ltd. owns the building which houses its offices and has let extra space to other tenants. The company received net rental income of Sh.1,800,000 for the year ended 31 December 2023. Property management fees amounting to Sh.2,600,000 relating to the rented space for the year had not been deducted.
4.
The company had invested in fixed deposits and shares and in the year 2023, the following incomes were earned:
                                                                                                 Sh. 
  • Interest from fixed deposits with a money market fund: 459,000 net
  • Gross dividend from a foreign company: 180,000
  • Dividend from Highrise Ltd. where Masterway Insurance Company Ltd. owns 80% share capital: 820,000 gross 

Required: 
(i).
Compute the total taxable income or loss for Masterway Insurance Company Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023. 
(ii).
Tax payable (if any) from the income computed in (b) (i) above. 

     


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Question 5c
​ ​ ​ ​​The following information was presented to you by the management of SmartTech Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company deals in the sale of a variety of laptop models and sells them entirely to college and university students on hire purchase terms:
 
1.
SmartTech Ltd. buys the laptops at Sh.40,000 each
2.
The hire purchase price per unit comprises of a deposit of Sh.12,000 plus eight quarterly installments of Sh.6,000. The cash price per unit is Sh.50,000. 
3.
For the year ended 31 December 2023, a total of 2,460 laptops were sold and the company had received total cash of Sh.86,600,000 from the sales. 
4.
During the last quarter of the year 100 laptops were repossessed and the students had already paid Sh.2,400,000 on the repossessed laptops. This amount was included in the total cash collections for the year.
5.
Expenses incurred in the course of the year comprised of:
  • Rent expense of Sh.420,000. Prepaid rent as at 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023 amounted to Sh.180,000 and Sh.60,000 respectively.
  • Legal expenses of Sh.1,200,000 out of which Sh.320,000 was in respect of defense against copyright license infringement.
  • Marketing cost of Sh.525,000 out of which 40% was in respect of donation to Leo University research and development fund and Sh.120,000 for erection of a signpost.
  • Salaries and management expenses of Sh.890,000. This included renewal of employment contracts of Sh.100,000 and provision for salary increment of Sh.200,000.
  • Installation of CCTV cameras at Sh.200,000.
6.
SmartTech Ltd. had agreed with the revenue authority that profits for tax purposes should be computed on the basis of proportionate cash collected from the customers for the year sales.
7.
Other incomes of SmartTech Ltd. included:
  • Income from lease of 20 laptops to Leo University at a lease charge of Sh.3,000 per month for the whole year.
  • Sale of five defective laptops at Sh.15,000 each.
  • Dividend from a unit trust of Sh.120,000 gross.

Required: 
Compute the total taxable income or loss of SmartTech Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023. 


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December 2023

3 Questions
Question 2c
​ ​ ​ABC Ltd. acquired a building in March 2021 for Sh.8,500,000 and later on renovated it at a cost of Sh.465,000. Other costs incurred during the acquisition were valuation fees of Sh.84,000 and legal costs on acquisition of Sh.450,000. The building was later sold in October 2023 for Sh.12,400,000. The costs incurred in the process of selling the building were; advertisement Sh.140,000, agent fees Sh.128,000 and valuation fees Sh.136,000. 

Required: 
Compute the capital gains tax payable by ABC Ltd.


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Question 4b
​ ​ ​​The following is a statement of profit or loss for Express Commercial Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2022:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Income: 
Interest on loans and advances to customers
936,480
Royalty income (net of withholding tax) 
11,400
Rebate on bills discounted 
1,800
Interest on Treasury bills and bonds 
168,000
Interest on placement with Central Bank
51,240
Fees and commission income 
43,440
Investment revaluation surplus 
11,232
Profit on sale of motor vehicle
5,256
1,228,848
Expenses: 
Rent and rates 
75,250
Staff costs 
347,720
Impairment of intangible assets 
10,440
Depreciation
42,800
Deposit protection fund contribution 
16,360
Interest on deposits from other banks 
62,800
Directors remuneration
26,600
Interest on customer deposits 
184,200
Audit fees
2,040
10% debenture stock 
200,000
Redemption reserve 
3,240
Purchase of delivery van vehicle 
3,500
Installation of online banking system 
32,600
Finance lease rentals 
14,860
Loss on sale of equipment 
19,640
Finance costs 
70,200
Allowance for bad and doubtful debts 
98,160
(1,210,410)
18,438

Additional information:
1.
Staff costs include:
Sh.“000”
Provision for proposed tax increment 
480
Ex-gratia payment 
1,240
Negotiating loans for staff 
1,000
Retrenchment costs 
1,680
Provision for staff leave arrears 
8,680
2.
Directors remuneration include: 
Education trip cost for directors children
1,600
Entertainment allowance for clients 
1,560
Air tickets for expatriate directors 
720
3.
Allowance for bad and doubtful debt analysis: 
Specific provision 
Sh.“000”
General provision
Sh.“000”
Total
Sh.“000”
Balance brought forward 1 January 2022 
684,000
888
684,888 
Charge in the year 
108,000
8,640
116,640
Reduction in the year 
(18,480)
-
(18,480)
Balance carried forward 31 December 2022 
773,520
9,528
783,048 

Required:
(i) Compute the adjusted taxable income and tax payable by Express Commercial Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2022.

(ii) Express Commercial Bank Ltd.’s taxable income for the year ended 31 December 2021 was assessed as Sh.260,000,000. 

     Calculate the tax due as at 31 December 2022 clearly indicating the due dates for the payment of the tax.


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Question 3c
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Titanic Air Ventures Ltd. is a company incorporated in Kenya that operates a fleet of passenger and cargo aircrafts in Kenya and other neighbouring countries. The trading results for the year ended 31 December 2022 are presented below:

Sh.“million”
Sh.“million”
Revenue
106,115
Operating expenditure 
66,564
Fleet ownership 
13,653
(80,217)
Gross profit 
25,898
Other income:  
Interest income (net)
558,025
Bonus shares from associate company 
174
Fair value gains on fuel derivatives
7,482
Gain on hedged exchange differences: 
  • Borrowings 
1,920
  • Fuel contracts  
597
10,731.025
Total income 
36,629,025
Expenses: 
Overheads
24,898.5
Finance costs 
2,228
Realised losses on fuel derivatives 
5,656
Other losses 
752
Deferred taxation on cash flow hedges  
755
(34,289.5)
Net profit for the year  
2,339.525

Additional information: 
1.
Revenue comprises of: 
Sh.“million”
Cargo freight revenue 
8,151
Passenger revenue 
94,257
Handling
1,968
Miscellaneous revenue 
1,739
106,115
2.
Operating expenditure analysis: 
Sh.“million”
Direct expenses 
13,938
Aircraft fuel and oil 
12,795
Aircraft landing, handling and navigation 
21,832
Passenger services
6,668
Commission on sale of air ticket
4,869
Aircraft passenger and cargo insurance
549
Crew expenses 
2,613
Central reservation system 
2,708
Other miscellaneous expenses  
592
66,564
3.
Fleet ownership costs analysis: 
Sh.“million”
Hire of aircrafts 
8,880
Depreciation on aircrafts and engines 
4,641
Depreciation on rotables and equipment 
393
Aircraft purchase subsidy from government
(261)
13,653 
4.
Analysis of overhead costs: 
Sh.“million”
Administration expenses 
15,262.5
Staff costs 
522
Legal and professional fees 
110
Directors remuneration
16
Audit fees 
2.238
General maintenance and supplies 
2,094
Depreciation of buildings and office equipment 
1,290
Amortisation of intangible assets 
546
Selling
997
Advertising and publicity 
413
Bad debts written off  
1,410
24,898.5
5.
The company purchased two aircrafts in the course of the year at a total cost of Sh.560 million. This excludes the aircraft purchase subsidy from the government. 

Required: 
Compute the taxable income and tax payable (if any) by Titanic Air Ventures Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2022. 


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August 2023

2 Questions
Question 4b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​KK Realtors are in the real estate business. They rent out two prime highrise buildings, one a residential apartment and the other an office block. They are registered for the monthly residential rental obligation as well as filing for value added tax (VAT). 

Details of their transactions for the month of December 2022 are provided below:

Incomes
Sh.“000”
Rent: Apartment
1,248,450
Rent: Office block
7,244,200
Expenses: 
Garbage collection
75,864
Sewerage
92,8090
Repairs and maintenance (outsourced to local company)
144,420 
Housing agents fee (5% of income)
Security firm (eight day and eight night guards) 
464,000
Insurance
580,000
Interest on bank loan
139,200
Caretakers’ salaries
92,800
Webhosting (by South Africa-based company) 
67,280
Audit and assurance fee 
1,334,000
Telephone and electricity 
52,952
Other staff salaries 
992,496
Architect’s fee (based in France) 
184,730

The following additional information is provided: 

1. With the exception of housing agents fee, webhosting and architect’s fee, a quarter of the expenses relate to the residential business while the rest relate to the office block. 2. Housing agents fee accrues based on the amount paid for income collected from each property. 
3. Webhosting and architects fee could not be directly attributed to either the residential apartment or office block. 
4. Tenants of the office block are agents for withholding value added tax (VAT) and withholding rental income. 
5. The figures provided are quoted inclusive of VAT where applicable.   

Required:
(i) Calculate the tax payable under the VAT and income tax obligations by KK Realtors for the month of December 2022. 

(ii) Show the withholding tax collected under the obligations in (b)(i) above, if any, as well as the net rent income received by KK Realtors, as cash.


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Question 3b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Nalo Ltd. started a small merchandise business on 1 January 2022. The company did not maintain a set of complete records and as such has not filed income tax returns for the year of income 2022. The Revenue Authority has sent the company a demand notice of Sh.2,200,000 as the tax due for the year 2022. 

The company director has approached you and requested that you assist in ascertaining the correct tax liability and also advise him on whether to object the demand notice. 

The following details have been availed: 

1.
Analysis of the bank account for the year ended 31 December 2022 revealed the following:

DR 
CR 
 Sh.
 Sh.
Balance brought forward 1 January 2022 
1,940,000
Fixtures and fittings (cost) 
366,000
Cheques from customers
1,299,200
Suppliers of goods 
1,392,000
Refund from suppliers
83,530
Bank charges 
29,600
Rental income
1,040,000
Delivery van at cost 
1,000,000
Sale of fixtures 
96,000
Salaries and wages
1,060,000
Cash sales
8,816,000
Computers at cost 
480,000
-
-
Rent and rates 
124,000
-
-
Electricity
116,000
-
-
Telephone and postage 
125,800
-
-
Refunds to customers
74,250
-
-
Computer software cost 
120,000
-
-
Balance carried forward
8,387,090
-
13,274,730
-
13,274,730
2.
Other information obtained from the books of accounts included: 
 1 January 2022 Sh.
 1 December 2022 Sh.
Inventory
4,320,000
2,250,000
Suppliers of goods
478,200
239,200
Trade debtors
348,000
960,000
Accrued electricity
66,000
116,000
Lorry
1,400,000
1,400,000
Prepaid wages and salaries
320,000
140,000
Rent and rates owing  
45,000
17,000
3.
All non-current assets were acquired in the course of the year. The cost of fixtures sold was Sh.220,000.
4.
Opening and closing inventories were undervalued and overvalued by 20% and 10% respectively.
5.
Cash purchases amounted to Sh.2,400,000. All sales and purchases are inclusive of value added tax (VAT) at the rate of 16%.
6.
The business issued credit notes of Sh.34,800 for goods returned by credit customers and received discount from suppliers of Sh.52,000.

Required:
(i)
Prepare a statement showing the correct adjusted taxable income and tax payable (if any) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
(ii)
Advise the director on the action to take on the demand notice.



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April 2023

4 Questions
Question 3b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Saika Ltd. is a company engaged in real estate development. The company constructed eight, two-bedroomed residential houses for sale and three commercial buildings in different locations in the country. 

The company has presented the following information relating to the properties development as at 31 December 2022:

Residential houses:
1.
Cost of acquisition of land where the houses were constructed was Sh.10,000,000. The company had incurred the following costs in relation to land acquisition; stamp duty Sh.1,800,000, brokerage fees Sh.800,000 and legal fees to facilitate the purchase Sh.360,000.
2.
The following costs were incurred on construction:
  • Material cost for each house was Sh.4,350,000 inclusive of value added tax (VAT) at a rate of 16%.
  • Architectural and surveying fee was Sh.1,624,000 inclusive of VAT. The company paid Sh.50,000 for each house to the county government for approval of the construction.
  • Professional fees for engineers amounted to Sh.3,480,000 inclusive of VAT.
  • Labour cost was Sh.400,000 for each house per month. It took the company nine months to complete the construction.
  • The construction was financed by Ujenzi Housing Bank with a loan of Sh.80,000,000 at an interest rate of 12% per annum. The loan was to be repaid at year end when all houses were sold. Only 70% of the loan was used on the houses. The balance was used to finance construction of the commercial buildings.
  • Drainage system and sewerage line cost Sh.960,000 for all houses.
  • The company leased equipment for construction at a total lease charge of Sh.2,000,000.
3.
Other costs incurred included:
  • Cost of landscaping the entire land where the houses were constructed Sh.300,000.
  • Legal fees of Sh.180,000 to settle disputes in relation to the title deed of the land.
4.
All the houses were sold by 31 December 2022 at a selling price of Sh.12,500,000 per house. The following costs were incurred in selling the houses:
  • Legal fees Sh.120,000 per house.
  • Valuation fee for all houses Sh.1,200,000
  • Advertising to find a buyer Sh.1,000,000 for all houses.
Commercial buildings: 
 
  • The commercial buildings were constructed at a total cost of Sh.30,000,000 each. This included shops at Sh.2,200,000, gym and steam bath Sh.1,450,000 and a swimming pool for the tenants at Sh.2,400,000.
  • The commercial buildings were leased on 1 October 2022 at a monthly rent of Sh.1,200,000 each. Key money received on signing the lease agreement amounted to Sh.1,000,000 per building.
  • The tenants were required to pay a monthly premium charge for extra services provided of Sh.200,000 per house.
  • Maintenance expenses per month amounted to Sh.300,000.
  • The company incurred advertising costs of Sh.400,000 of which Sh.120,000 was incurred before leasing the buildings.
  • Installation of CCTV cameras cost. Sh.180,000 on each building and insurance for the whole year amounted to Sh.480,000 for all the buildings.

Required:
Compute the total taxable income and tax payable (if any) by Saika Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2022.


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Question 5c
​ ​​Malezi Trust was formed in the year 2021 for the benefit of Alex Malezi’s two children, Mona and Nora. The following information was provided to you by the trustees in respect of the trust’s income and expenses for the year ended 31 December 2022:

1.
The trustee reported a trading profit of Sh.160,000,000 for the year. This was after deducting the following expenses: 
Printing and stationery Sh.1,000,000. 
  • Legal fees of Sh.6,000,000 out of which Sh.1,200,000 was in respect of defending one of the trustee involved in an illegal business deal. 
  • Tax consultancy fees Sh.2,400,000. 
  • Purchase and installation of accounting software Sh.2,000,000. 
  • Trustees salary as per the trust agreement Sh.10,000,000. 
  • Loan repayment (interest Sh.1,100,000) Sh.8,000,000. 
  • Lease charges were Sh.3,000,000 out of which Sh.600,000 was in respect of drafting 10 year lease agreement
  • Preliminary expenses in respect of the trust formation Sh.3,400,000. 
2.
The trading profit was before taking into account the following capital expenditure: 
Asset
Date of first use
Amount (Sh.)
Warehouse
1 April 2022 
3,500,000
Delivery truck
5 March 2022
1,750,000
Saloon vehicle 
1 January 2022 
3,800,000
Sports pavilion 
1 September 2022
1,200,000
3.
The trustees received gross rental income from commercial properties of Sh.120,000,000 and gross interest income from fixed deposits of Sh.20,000,000. Fee paid to investment managers in charge of the rental properties and fixed deposits amounted to Sh.12,000,000.
4.
Additional information:
  • Each beneficiary is entitled to ¼ share of the net distributable income.
  • Fixed annuity to each beneficiary was Sh.10,000,000 (gross).
  • The trustees made Sh.6,000,000 to Mona and Sh.3,000,000 to Nora as discretionary payments as per the agreement.

Required:
(i).
Compute the income tax payable on the trust income for the year ended 31 December 2022.
(ii).
Compute the amount due to each beneficiary for the year ended 31 December 2022. 


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Question 4c
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Venture Miners Ltd. are petroleum contractors. They have been granted by your government three licenses for the A, B and C contract areas in the Oil Basin. Details of their drilling and sale of petroleum for the year ended 31 December 2022 are as follows:

Sh.“000”
Sales
: A
2,000,000
: B
2,500,000
Disposal of interest (gross) 54% of A
5,400,000
Development expenditure
:  A
:  B
:  C
Cost of disposal of interest 
1,200,000
Exploration expenditure 
:  A
210,000
:  B
175,000
:  C
100,000
Loose tools 
:  A
90,000
:  B
76,000
Decommissioning expenditure
: A
80,500
: C
33,200
Decommissioning refund from account
: B
66,300
Machinery for exploration operations 
: A
154,900
: B
208,400
: C
110,000

Additional information: 
1. The C contract area is mostly under exploration and has not yet reached the commercial levels of production. 
2. The Company’s Directors hold the company’s governance and supervisory meetings outside the country. 
3. The loose tools and machinery for exploration were brought in new during the year. 

Required: 
Determine the taxable income or loss and tax payable (if any) for Venture Miners Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2022.


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Question 4b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ Tusaidiane SACCO is a deposit taking cooperative society. The SACCO has a clear separation of its back-office activities (BOSA) and its front-office activities (FOSA).

Details of their operations for the year ended 31 December 2022 are as follows:

Sh.“000”
Interest income: BOSA (from members)
1,300,000
Interest income: FOSA
820,000
Commission received from Visa Card (FOSA)
80,000
Rental income (net of allowable expenses) 
30,000
Dividends from Cooperative Bank (net)
78,375
Foreign exchange gains realised 
16,000
Capital gains
9,000
Other operating income 
23,000
Administration and governance expenses 
79,000
Salaries and wages 
168,000
Interest on deposits: BOSA 
420,000
Interest on deposits: FOSA
280,000
Sales and marketing costs 
53,800
Insurance expense 
25,000
Allowance for doubtful debts 
300,000
Asset impairment 
226,000
Repairs and maintenance
8,000
Computers and printers 
25,500
Software
12,800
Furniture and fittings
9,700
Audit and accounting fee 
5,600
Motor vehicle running expenses
1,300
Rent and rates 
84
Interest on loans (BOSA and FOSA) 
12,540

Additional information: 
  1. The foreign exchange gains realised and other operating income were earned equally between the BOSA and FOSA business. 
  2. Expenses accrued in the ratio of 3:2 between BOSA and FOSA businesses respectively unless indicated otherwise. 
  3. Not included in the information provided is the purchase cost of a Toyota Van for Sh.2,000,000 to be used for the SACCO’s marketing sensitisation campaigns. 
Required: 
The taxable income or loss (if any) and the tax payable for Tusaidiane SACCO for the year ended 31 December 2022.  


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December 2022

3 Questions
Question 2a
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Mawingu Ltd. is a foreign subsidiary company operating a fleet of passenger and cargo aircrafts in Country A. The flights are between Country A and other countries. The operating results for the year ended 31 December 2021 are as follows:

Sh.“000”
Income from cargo freight: Country A/Country B 
567,720
Income from passengers’ freight: Country A/Country C
765,000
Income from passengers’ freight: Country C/Country A 
1,001,880
Income from cargo loaded into aircraft on other routes 
630,000
Salaries and other costs 
1,530,000
Depreciation
288,000
General allowance for credit loss 
72,000
Capital expenditure (cost Sh.2,000,000,000) 
1,750,000
Compensation costs for stolen baggage 
23,600

Additional information:
1.
Salaries and other costs include: 
Sh.“000”
Purchase of twin engines
117,000
Use of airport facilities 
32,400
Hotel bills for passengers 
37,800
Accommodation for airline crew 
9,000
Gift to airport staff 
10,800
2.
Investment allowances were agreed with the Revenue Authority at 85% of depreciation charged in the account. 
3.
Assume a corporation tax rate of 30%.
 
Required: 
(i) Compute adjusted taxable profit or loss of Mawingu Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2021.

(ii) Compute tax payable (or refundable) for Mawingu Ltd. 


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Question 2b
​​ZamZam Company Ltd. purchased a property whose cash price was Sh.1,264,000 under the following terms: 
1. The deposit paid for the purchase of the property was Sh.400,000.  
2. The balance of the purchase price was to be paid over a 3-year period at a monthly instalment of Sh.40,000 inclusive of Sh.16,000 per month as mortgage interest.  
 
Required: 
Assuming the property was sold as follows: 
 
Option I:  For Sh.2,000,000 after payment of twenty-four instalments. 
Option II:  For Sh.2,680,000 after full payment of all the instalments, cost of valuation Sh.54,000 and legal fees Sh.72,000. 
  
 Calculate capital gains tax under each option. ....


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Question 4b
​ ​ ​ ​​Mijengo Contractors Ltd. is a resident firm engaged in the property development business. As at 1 January 2021, the firm secured two construction contracts namely X and Y which are to be completed within a period of two years. The information relating to the contracts is as flows:

Contract X
Sh.
Contract Y
Sh.
Gross Contract Price 
22,500,000
20,900,000
Direct costs incurred in the year 2021:
Materials
2,500,000
1,800,000
Direct labour 
2,000,000
3,600,000
Consultancy fee
300,000
260,000
Subcontracting fee 
1,420,000
2,030,000
Other direct costs 
34,500
45,500

Additional information: 
1.
Contract X’s material cost includes material costing Sh.240,000 that remained at the site as at 31 December 2021, while under contract Y, material costing Sh300,000 was sold during the year.
2.
The company estimates that costs to be incurred to complete the contract work will be 150% of the contract costs incurred in the current year for both contracts. 
3.
The company computes taxable revenue on the basis of the percentage of completion method for the two contracts.
4.
Analysis of general and administrative expenses for the year is as follows: 
Sh.
Office salaries 
850,000
Renewal of construction license
186,600
Pension contributions 
236,000
Billboard cost and billboard erection cost 
202,000
Purchase of computers and software (of which software cost amounted to Sh.30,000)
210,000
Depreciation
29,500
Subscriptions due to contractors association 
35,680
Interest on overdue loan 
22,000
Legal fee on defense against claim of breach of contract 
80,000
Rent for the office premises 
614,000
Utilities
245,600
5.
Other income received by the company included: 
Sh.
Interest income from Upland Bank 
348,800 (Gross)
Dividend income from Lima Co-operative Society 
360,000 (Gross)
Royalties income (net of tax) 
695,000

Required: 
(i) Compute the total taxable income for Mijengo Contractors Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2021.

(ii) Compute the tax payable (if any) by Mijengo Contractors Ltd. 


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August 2022

4 Questions
Question 3d
​​Explain four possible tax implications of transferring or selling a subsidiary to another subsidiary where both belong to the same parent company.


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Question 2a
​ ​ ​​Bale Ltd., a small scale retailer operates two sales outlets, one at the head office and the other at the branch. For the year ended 31 December 2021, the following results of the head office and the branch were presented to you:

Head office Sh.
Branch Sh.
Gross profit 
12,200,000
7,000,000
Gain on shares sold
30,000
-
Insurance recovery 
30,000
9,000
Gain on sale of land and building 
-
600,000
Interest income: Lex Bank
180,000
-
Bonus shares 
120,000
-
Interest income: Beta Microfinance
200,000
-
Total gross income
12,760,000
7,609,000
Expenses: 
Staff salaries 
240,000
90,000
Maintenance expenses 
80,000
58,000
Preliminaries expenses
100,000
30,000
Retrenchment costs
2,500,000
1,300,000
Rent, rates and insurance paid 
410,000
110,000
Goodwill written off 
20,000
-
Legal and accountancy fees 
330,000
120,000
Depreciation
180,000
70,000
Interest on overdue tax
80,000
-
Subscription to golf club for directors 
105,000
109,000
Donations
100,000
70,000
General administrative expenses 
360,000
140,000
Purchase of a lorry 
3,200,000
-
Loss of stock 
200,000
500,000
Loan interest 
360,000
-
Directors’ remuneration 
1,500,000
830,000
Pension contribution 
685,000
155,000
Total expenses 
(10,450,000)
(3,582,000)
Net profit 
2,310,000
4,027,000

Additional information: 
1.
Goods worth Sh.600,000 were transferred from the head office to the branch at 10% below the normal selling price.
2.
70% of insurance recovery was in respect of stocks destroyed by fire, the balance was on compensation on capital items.
3.
Staff salaries include provision for leave accruals equal to a third of the total salaries for head office and the branch.
4.
The interest income recorded in the books of Bale Ltd. was gross although Bale Ltd. received net of withholding tax.
5.
Bonus shares were from a company where Bale Ltd. has 30% control.
6.
Rent, rates and insurance paid for the branch: At the beginning of the year, rent accrued amounted to Sh.24,000 and as at 31 December 2021 rent prepaid was Sh.42,000. These had not been adjusted for in the accounts.
7.
The lorry purchased was imported and duty paid was Sh.130,000. This was omitted from the cost of the lorry.
8.
Retrenchment cost analysis. 
Head office Sh.
Branch Sh.
Provision for staff gratuity 
800,000
500,000
Pension payments 
1,700,000
800,000
2,500,000 
1,300,000
9.
Loss of stock: Fire razed down a warehouse where goods are stored before they are transported to the head office and branch. VAT at 16% was included in the stocks destroyed by fire.
10.
20% of loan interest relates to a loan obtained to finance purchase of shares.

Required:
(i)
Compute the combined adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2021. 
(ii)
Compute the tax payable (or refundable) for the year ended 31 December 2021 based on your results in (a) (i) above.


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Question 3c
​​Explain the tax implications of the following: 

(i) Where two or more entities enter into a joint venture agreement or partnership. 

(ii) Where shareholders are wholly or partly paid in cash for forfeiting their shares in a cessation of business.


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Question 4a
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Riziki Insurance Company Ltd. was incorporated in the year 2019. The company deals with different classes of insurance. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of account as at 31 December 2021:

Sh.
Sh.
Property, plant and equipment
10,200,000
-
Provision for depreciation
805,000
-
Investment in government securities 
1,200,000
-
Gross premiums received from direct clients:  Motor vehicle 
-
3,000,000
Gross premiums received from direct clients:  Fire
-
2,500,000
Gross premiums received from agents: Motor vehicle
-
2,000,000
Gross premiums received from agents: Fire
-
1,200,000
Commission on reinsurance accepted: Motor vehicle
600,000
-
Commission on reinsurance accepted: Fire
200,000
-
Commission on reinsurance ceded: Motor vehicle 
-
700,000 
Commission on reinsurance ceded: Fire
-
300,000
Sundry receivables
750,000
-
Bank balance 
90,000
-
Directors’ fees
495,000
-
Reinsurance premiums paid: Motor vehicle
400,000
-
Reinsurance premiums paid: Fire
150,000
-
Unearned premiums as at 1 January 2021:Motor vehicle  
-
4,800,000
Unearned premiums as at 1 January 2021:Fire
-
2,500,000
Claims outstanding as at 1 January 2021:Motor vehicle
-
1,100,000
Claims outstanding as at 1 January 2021:Fire
-
840,000
Claims paid: Motor vehicle
2,770,000
-
Claims paid:Fire
2,110,000
-
Legal costs on claims: Motor vehicle
280,000
-
Legal costs on claims: Fire
130,000
-
Sundry expenses on motor vehicle claims 
220,000
-
Provision for bad and doubtful debts:Motor vehicle
370,000
-
Provision for bad and doubtful debts:Fire
320,000
-
Management expenses: Motor vehicle
450,000
-
Management expenses: Fire
380,000
-
Investment income 
-
4,150,500
Premiums returned: Motor vehicle
800,000
-
Premiums returned: Fire
700,000
-
Profit and loss account 
-
329,500
23,420,000
23,420,000

Additional information:
1.
Claims intimated and outstanding as at 31 December 2021 amounted to Sh.750,000 for motor vehicle insurance and Sh.480,000 for fire insurance.
2.
Unearned premium is maintained at 80% and 50% of the net premiums received for motor vehicle and fire insurance respectively. 
3.
Investment allowances have been agreed with the Commissioner at Sh.1,200,000 for the year ended 31 December 2021.
4.
Investment income analysis: 
           Sh.
  • Interest received from Government securities 
2,040,000 net
  • Interest received from local banks 
   760,500 net
  • Dividend received from a Ugandan company 
   450,000 gross
  • Dividend received from a local company 
   900,000 net
5.
Fees paid to investment managers amounted to Sh.750,000 for the year ended 31 December 2021. 

Required: 
(i)
Taxable income or loss for Riziki Insurance Company for the year ended 31 December 2021
(ii)
Compute the tax payable, if any.


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April 2022

3 Questions
Question 3c
​ ​ ​ ​​Petro Ltd. is a company in the business of exploration and production of oil and gas in your country. The company reported a petroleum profit of Sh.143,600,000 in the year ended 31 December 2021. This figure excludes crude oil produced but not sold valued at Sh.4,200,000. The following expenses comprising capital and revenue expenditures were deducted in arriving at the reported profit.

Sh.
Geophysical staff salaries
789,000
Legal costs for title deeds
562,400
Dry hole contributions
448,000
Drilling and test development costs
942,600
Capital losses from previous year
192,800
Memorandum of understanding credit
2,840,000
Royalties on domestic sales
3,600,000
Royalties on export sales
5,760,000
Non-productive rent
2,374,800
Customs duty on plant and equipment
672,300
Purchase of assets for offshore operations
7,840,000
Provision for restoration of wells
1,575,000
Petroleum investment allowance
9,262,000

Additional information: 
1. Petroleum investment allowance included depreciation of equipment of Sh.378,200. 
2 Off-shore operations included a tractor purchased at Sh.920,000 for use on site in your country. 
3. Computers and computer software was for Sh.780,000 and Sh.360,000 respectively, for use in the country offices. 
4 The offices were partitioned at a cost of Sh.1,480,000 

Required: 
(i) A statement of computation of petroleum profit or loss for the accounting period ended 31 December 2021. 

(ii) Tax payable, if any, by the company.


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Question 1b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​The following information was extracted from the accounting records of Sambamba Sports Club, a small-size members club as at 31 December 2021:

1.
 Receipts
Sh.
Payments
Sh.
Balance brought forward
288,000
Salaries and wages
254,000
Subscriptions
2,500,000
New equipment
690,000
New members entrance fee 
600,000
Repairs and maintenance
124,000
Dividend: Weco Co-operative Society
884,000
Furniture
240,000
Interest: Excel Bank Kenya
2,140,000
Office expenses 
415,000
Dinner dance
723,000
Printing and stationery
168,000
Beverage sales-members
657,000
Purchase of beverages
497,000
Investment income
2,400,000
Dinner dance expenses
315,000


Refund of subscriptions
45,000


Legal fee on acquisition of investment
25,000

Transport
248,000

Fee to investment managers
1,100,000

Balance carried forward
6,071,000

10,192,000

10,192,000
2.
 Extracts from the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021 were as follows:
Sh.
Furniture and fittings (cost)
240,000
Equipment (cost) 
690,000
Investment (cost)
3,500,000
Subscription in arrears
300,000
Accrued salaries
68,000
Stock of beverages
184,000
Subscriptions in advance
85,000
3.
The dividend and interest income were stated at the gross amount.
4.
Stock of beverages at the beginning of the year were Sh.162,000.
5.
Subscription in arrears written off in the year amounted to Sh.288,000.

Required: 
The taxable income (or loss) and tax payable if any, by Sambamba Sports Club for the year ended 31 December 2021. 


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Question 5c
​ ​ ​​Haraka Ltd. started operations on 1 January 2021 in the business of leasing vehicles and computers. 

The following information relates to the company's transactions for the year ended 31 December 2021.

1.
The company leased the following assets in the course of the year.
  • Six delivery vans to Zito Ltd. for six months at Sh.30,000 each per month.
  • Four pickup vehicles to Chama Ltd. in Uganda for Sh.400,000 per month for six months.
  • Twenty computers to Upper University at a monthly lease of Sh.4,000 each for the whole year.
  • A BMW vehicle to B Ltd. for use by one of its directors at a monthly lease charge of sh.60,000.
  • Two Landcruiser in Prado vehicles to Z Contractors at an annual lease charge of Sh.1,440,000 total. The lease contract for one vehicle was cancelled on 30 June 2021 after Z Contractors failed to pay lease charges for 4 months in the year.
  • The delivery vans to Zito Ltd. were returned upon lease expiry and Haraka Ltd. leased them to Sokoni Supermarket for four months at Sh.24,000 each per month.
2.
Haraka Ltd. incurred the following expenses in the course of the year: 
2.
Sh.
General administration expenses
1,600,000
Legal expenses
480,000
Repairs and servicing
320,000
  • Legal expenses included Sh.120,000 for defence against claims of breach of the lease contract.
3.
 Investment allowances have been agreed with the revenue authority to be Sh.620,000 for the year.
4.
Haraka Ltd. had other incomes as follows:
  • Rental income from residential property Sh.2,400,000 per annum.
  • Dividend from Sifa Mutual Fund Sh.36,000 gross.
  • Interest from money market fund Sh.120,000 gross.
  • Royalties of Sh.360,000 net of advertising expenses of Sh.60,000, renewal of patents Sh.40,000 and research costs of Sh.80,000.

Required:
Compute:
(i)
The taxable income or loss for Haraka Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2021. 
(ii)
The tax payable (if any) by Haraka Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2021.
  
 


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Question 4b(ii)

Bandari Realtors’ Ltd. provided the following information relating to the sale of their properties in the year 2020. 

  1. Sale proceeds were Sh.2,000,000 and the incidental costs were; Legal fees - Sh.100,000; Advertisement - Sh.50,000; Agent’s commission - Sh.200,000 and Valuation fees - Sh.150,000. 
  2. Cost of acquisition/construction was Sh.1,500,000 and the other relevant/ incidental costs were as follows: Legal cost on acquisition - Sh.60,000; Valuation - Sh.70,000; Costs to change the roof of property - Sh.130,000; Legal cost to defend title Sh.50,000; investment allowance had been allowed totaling Sh.450,000 over the years.

Required: 

Compute the capital gains tax. 


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Question 4a
​ ​ ​​BSI Fly High Ltd. presented the following trading results for the year ended 31 December 2020:

Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2020 
Sh.“million”
Sh.“million”
Turnover
-
70,743
Direct cost
44,376
Fleet ownership
9,102
(53,478)
Gross profit
-
17,265
Other incomes
Interest income (net)
372
Fair value gains/losses on fuel derivatives
6,140
Shares of results of associated company
77
Gain/loss on hedged exchange differences:
On borrowings 
1,280
Gain on hedged fuel contacts
398
8,267
Total income
-
25,532
Less: Expenses 
  • Overheads
15,426
  •  Finance cost
1,485
Realised losses on fuel derivatives
3,771
Other losses/gains
501
Deferred taxation on cash flow hedges
503
(21,686)
Total profits/loss
-
3,846

Additional information:
1.
Turnover includes
Sh.“million”
Passenger revenue
63,838
Freight and mail 
5,434
Handling
1,312
Others
1,159
70,743
2.
Analysis of operating expenditure:
Direct cost
9,292
Aircraft fuel and oil
8,530
Aircraft landing, handling and navigation
14,555
Commissions on sales
3,246
Aircraft passenger and cargo insurance
366
Crew route expenses
1,742
Central reservation system (net) and frequent flier programme
1,805
Others
395
44,376
Fleet ownership costs
Hire of aircraft and engines 
5,920
Depreciation on air craft and engines
3,094
Depreciation on rotables and other equipment
262
Amortisation of refurbishment costs 
-
Air craft purchases subsidy
(174)
9,102
Overheads
Administration
10,175
Employee costs
348
Legal and professional fees 
73
Director’s remuneration
11
Audit fees
1,492
12,099
Establishment
General maintenance and supplies
1,163
Depreciation of buildings vehicle and other equipment 
860
Amortisation of intangible assets and prepaid operating lease 
364
2,387
Selling
Advertising and publicity 
665
Bad debts expense 
275
940
Total overheads 
15,426

Required: 
(i) Compute adjusted taxable income for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

(ii) Tax payable, if any for the year. 


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Question 2d
​ ​ ​​(i) Explain the taxable incomes of a life assurance company. 

(ii) The following information relates to Beta Life Assurance Company Limited for the year ended 31 December 2020: 

The fund balance was valued by an actuary at Sh.220 million as at 31 December 2020. 40% of this fund balance was recommended to be transferred for the benefits of shareholders.

Sh.“million”
Received during the year
120
Outstanding as at: 1 January
60
Outstanding as at: 31 December
40

Management expenses and commissions paid during the year amounted to Sh.40 million and Sh.6 million respectively. 

The company had no other income during the year. 

Required: 
Taxable income of Beta Life Assurance Company Limited for the year ended 31 December 2020. 


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Question 2a
​​Under Section 24 of the Income Tax Act, a company is required to adhere to the rules under the shortfall distribution. If a company is unable to pay the required amount, it has to make a representation to the tax department. 

In relation to the above provision, explain four factors that must be included in its representation.


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December 2021

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Question 2b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Triplecom Insurance Company Ltd. is a resident company carrying on both general and life assurance businesses. The following information relates to the insurance company's business for the year ended 31 December 2020:

General insurance
Life assurance
Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Profit on sale of investments
14,200
-
Premium received in the year
15,450
100,000
Commission ceded
8,000
-
Premium returned
374
-
Recovery from reinsurance company
1,200
-
Premiums paid to reinsurance company
7,680
-
Commission expenses
1,050
2,960
Management expenses
2,034
25.000
Travelling expenses
1,200
-
Marketing expenses
314
1,820
Fees paid to investment managers
900
-
Legal expenses relating to claims
740
120
General expenses
8,490
4,640
Bad and doubtful debts
468
1,280
Claims paid in the year
9,800
-
Bonus utilised in reduction of premiums
180
-

Additional information:
1.
Claims outstanding for general business were as follows:
  • As at 1 January 2020 Sh.6,640,000.
  • As at 31 December 2020 Sh.7,000,000. 
2.
General expenses under general insurance include cost of computers Sh. 800,000 and cost of saloon car Sh.3,260,000.
3.
Reserves for unexpired risks for general insurance were as follows:
  • As at 1 January 2020 Sh.3,240,000.
  • As at 31 December 2020 Sh.6,200,000. 
4.
The Life assurance fund balance was valued by an actuary at Sh. 310,000,000 as at 31 December 2020. 8% of this fund balance was recommended to be transferred for the benefit of shareholders. At the beginning of the year, the fund had been valued at Sh.250,000,000. 10% of the surplus was recommended to be transferred for the benefit of shareholders.
5.
Outstanding premiums in respect of life insurance business were as follows:
  • As at 1 January 2020 Sh.12,000,000.
  • As at 31 December 2020 Sh.9,200,000. 
6.
Other income received by Triplecom Insurance Company Ltd. comprised:
  • Interest from fixed deposit account Sh.780,000. 
  • Dividend received from qualifying company Sh.3,000,000 (net). 
  • The company owns the building which houses its offices. Part of the office space is rented out to other tenants. In the year to 31 December 2020, the company received Sh.2,800,000 net rental income from their estate agents. Property management fees amounting to Sh.3,200,000 for the year to 31 December 2020 had not been deducted.
 

Required:
The taxable income or loss for Triplecom Insurance Company Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020.  


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Question 2a
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​The following information relates to Msanii Sacco Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020:

                   Income statement for the vear ended 31 December 2020
Income
Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Interest from members' loans

16,200
Interest from Treasury bills

3,200
Interest from government infrastructure bonds: (5 years)
1,800
Interest from ABA Bank
1,500
Rental income
3,200
Dividend from Mazao Sacco
1,000
Dividends from Sopa Co-operative Ltd.
600
Gross income
27,500
Expenditure:
Office expenses
5,600
General expenses
1,400
Credit loss (bad debts)
60
Repairs of rental property
1,300
(8,360)
Net profit
19,140

Additional information:
1.
Office expenses include:
Sh. "000"
  • Salaries to Sacco employees
1,200
  • Salary to the caretaker of rental property
200
  • Purchase of office computers
400
2.
General expenses include depreciation of Sh. 484,000 and non-performing loans to members of Sh. 620,000 which were written off.
3.
Corporate tax rate during the year was 25%.

Required:
(i).
Adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Hint: Start with the reported profit.
(ii).
Таx liability for the year ended 31 December 2020.
   


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September 2021

4 Questions
Question 5b
​ ​ ​ ​​The following information was obtained from the financial records of Alemao Commercial Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020:

Sh."000"
Interest on advances
697,200
Contribution to deposit protection fund
147,000
Operating lease rentals
9,720
Interest on government securities
21,900
Interest paid on deposits
7,110
Interest on placement and bank balances
3,990
Loss on disposal of collaterals
1,260
Fees and commission expenses
2,130
Losses from investment in securities
1,185
Purchase of equipment
1,800
Depreciation
744
Transfer to statutory reserves
939
Losses on stock brokerage dealings
522
Gain on foreign exchange dealings
2,205
Discounts on bills purchased
493.5
Auditors remuneration
1,179
Provision for bad and doubtful debts
810
Investments in government securities
2,775
Bills receivable and for collection
471
Guarantees and performance bonds
567
Interest accrued and paid
2,961
Bills for collection, acceptances and endorsements
705
Rebates on bills discounted
438
Provision for taxation
600
General charges recovered
375
Commission on exchange and brokerage
1,176

Additional information:
1. Contribution to deposit protection fund includes investment revaluation surplus of Sh.972,000.
2. Included in transfer to statutory reserves is an amount paid for exchange and commission of Sh.72,000.
3. Discounts on bills purchased include interest and discount paid of Sh.58,500. 
4. Provision for bad and doubtful debts include specific bad debts at the beginning and at the end of the year amounting to Sh.102,000 and Sh.210,000 respectively. 
5. The corporate tax rate applicable during the year was 25%. 

Required: 
(i) A statement showing the taxable profit or loss for Alemao Commercial Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

(ii) Tax payable (or refundable) by the bank from the income computed in (b) (i) above.
 


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Question 3b
​ ​ ​ ​​The following information was presented to you by the management of Credit Lenders Ltd. as at 31 December 2020. The company deals in the sale of manufacturing machines on hire purchase terms: 

1.
The company purchases the machines at Sh.600,000 each.
2.
The hire purchase price per unit comprises of a deposit of Sh.160,000 and eight quarterly instalments of Sh.80,000. Cash price per unit is Sh.700,000.
3.
During the year ended 31 December 2020, the company sold 4,080 manufacturing machines of which collections of Sh.569,600,000 were received at year end. 
4.
During the year, the company repossessed 80 machines which had been sold earlier in the year. The customer had already paid Sh.6,400,000 on the units which was included in the total cash collections for the year. The repossessed units were valued at Sh.520,000 each at year end.
5.
Expenses incurred in the course of the year included:
Sh.
Rent expenses
420,000
Legal expenses
1,200,000
(of which Sh.320,000 was in respect of defence against illegal importation of a machine). 
Advertising and marketing
525,000
Salaries and management expenses
890,000
Purchase of a mobile forklift (in August 2020)
2,800,000
6.
Other incomes included:
  • Royalties of Sh.289,750 net of withholding tax.
  • Dividend from Uzima Co-operative Society Sh.120,000 net of withholding taх.
7.
The Revenue Authority has reached an agreement with the company whereby profit for tax purposes will be determined on the basis of proportionate cash collected from the customers for the year's sales.

Required: 
Taxable profit or loss for Credit Lenders Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020.


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Question 2c
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Oil Merchants Ltd. is in the petroleum business. The following information was extracted from the books of accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December, 2020:


Crude oil exported 140,000 barrels.
Domestic crude oil sales 50,000 barrels.
Posted price per barrel for crude oil exported Sh.505.
Posted price per barrel for domestic crude oil Sh.102.
Miscellaneous income Sh.800,000.
Administrative expenses Sh.8,850,000.
Income from oil refinery business Sh.1,000,000.
Royalty on oil exported Sh.5,000,000.
Royalties on local sales Sh.1,060,000.
Value of chargeable oil sold as per audited financial statements Sh.60,000,000.
Customs duty on plant and machinery essential to the company in its operation Sh.150,000.
Capital expenditure on petroleum tanks Sh.19,000,000.
Intangible drilling costs Sh.5,000,000.
Losses from previous year are classified as follows:
  • Loss from 2019 refinery business Sh.2,000,000.
  • Loss from 2019 petroleum business Sh.3,000,000.
Administrative expenses of Sh.8,850,000 included above comprised:
  • Depreciation Sh.1,000,000.
  • Stamp duty on increase of ordinary share capital Sh.500,000.
  • Loss on foreign exchange transactions Sh.60,000.
  • Defending a driver on traffic offence Sh.16,000,

Required:
A statement of taxable profit or loss of Oils Merchants Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020.


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Question 1b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Poxmax Enterprises is a resident company that deals in asset leasing. For the year ended 31 December 2020, the company reported the following transactions:

1.
Assets leased in the course of the year:
  • Manufacturing machinery to Pendo Ltd. at an annual lease cost of Sh.4,200,000.
  • Ten saloon cars to Samtech Tours for four months at Sh.40,000 each per month.
  • At the end of the four months, Samtech Tours returned four saloon cars and renewed the lease for the others for an additional three months at a discounted pay by 10%.
  • Five lorries to Athi Ltd. at an annual lease of Sh.800,000 per lorry. However, the lease was terminated after 9 months after it was found that the lorries had serious mechanical problems.
  • Six pickup vehicles to Fahari Ltd. in Rwanda for Sh.200,000 per month for the whole year.
  • Computers to Digitech Ltd. at an annual lease of Sh.200,000. 
2.
Poxmax Enterprises incurred the following expenditure in the course of the year:
Sh.
Purchase of manufacturing machine for leasing
6,000,000
Installation costs and repairs of the manufacturing machine before use
240,000
Purchase of two saloon cars each at Sh.2,100,000
4,200,000
Purchase of a lorry (4 tonnes)
1,800,000
Administration expenses
2,400,000
Legal expenses of Sh.240,000 out of which Sh.100,000 was in respect of defence of an alleged breach of lease agreement.
Marketing costs were Sh.300,000 with Sh.80,000 being for erection of a billboard for advertising.
3.
The following additional information was provided:
A pickup vehicle whose written down value as at 1 January 2020 was Sh.420,000 was sold upon expiry of lease in 2020 for Sh.580,000.
The written down values of the following assets as at 1 January 2020 were:
3.
Sh.
Lorries (4 tonnes)
4,000,000
Computers
420,000
Motor vehicles
1,200,000
Furniture
180,000
Other incomes of Poxmax Enterprises include:
3.
            (i).
Interest income from Ufanisi Deposit taking micro finance Sh.240,000 (net).
            (ii)
Dividend income from Wananchi Sacco Sh.120,000 (net).
            (iii)
Royalties income of Sh.400,000 (net).
Corporate tax rate applicable during the year was 25%.

Required:
The adjusted taxable income or loss and tax payable (if any) for Poxmax Enterprises for  he year ended 31 December 2020.


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May 2021

2 Questions
Question 4b
​ ​ ​ ​​Jamji Manufacturers Ltd. presented the following statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2020:

Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Turnover
384,900
Cost of sales
\(\underline{(98,200)}\)
Gross profit
286,700
Other incomes:
Gain on foreign exchange transactions
42,600
Capital gain on sale of motor vehicle
14,200
Refund of import duty 
8,400
Investment income
12,000
\(\overline{363,900}\)
Less expenses:
Purchase of copyright
24,800
Design of company website
1,200
Directors fees
4,600
Donations to charitable institutions
200
Depreciation expense
1,640
Advertisement
450
Professional fees
448
General expenses
3,640
Legal costs
1,840
Loan repayment
312
Provision for bad debts
142
Impairment loss of a building
280
(39,552)
Net profit
324,348

Additional information:
1.
On 1 July 2020, the company acquired Jilo Ltd., a manufacturing company for Sh.56,000,000 and took over all assets and liabilities, which included; 
1.
Assets
Sh."000"
  • Factory building
14,800
  • Furniture and fittings
1,400
  • Processing machinery
8,600
  • Lorry (4 tonnes)
1,500
  • Computers and printers
600
  • Delivery van
840
Liabilities:
  • 15% bank loan
6,000
  • Trade payables
1,720
  • Bank overdraft 
1,480
Jilo Ltd. had operated for only 6 months and had not claimed any investment allowances before it was closed down by the Environmental Authority.
2.
Turnover includes goods sold to the company's branch of Sh.72,000,000. It was established that at the end of the accounting period, 20% of these goods had not been sold by the branch.
3.
Professional fees included:
Sh."000"
Management fees
280
Tax consultancy fees
148
Audit fees
252
Preparing of tender documents 
185
Environmental assessment fees
360
4.
General expenses imcluded:
Sh."000"
Installation of Neon signs
420
Car grant to a director 
1,800
Partition of an office block
560
Directors Christmas party
240
Branch closure costs
180
Repayment of hire purchase loan
120
5.
Legal costs comprised:
Sh."000"
Drafting sale agreement between the company and Jilo Ltd.
458
Defending a company against breach of contract
386
Negotiating a bank loan
168
Preparing copyright documents
172
Drafting lease agreements (50 years)
656
6.
Provisión for bad debts include 15% of debts amounting to Sh.600,000 from a company which was declared irrecoverable.
7.
The corporate tax rate during the year was 25%.

Required:
(i)
A statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2020.
(ii)
Tax liability and the instalments for the year 2020, assuming the actual profits were made.
     


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Question 1c
​ ​ ​​The following details were obtained from the records of Maendeleo Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020:

1.
The net loss for the year was Sh.22,160,000 after the following had been recorded:

Sh.
Income from trading activities of a foreign bank subsidiary
980,000
Gain on sale of shares
294,000
Fees and commission income
1,460,500
Interest from government treasury bills
936,400
Interest on deposits with other banks
1,740,600
Interest on loans and advances to customers
12,460,300
Contributions to deposit protection fund
428,000
Interest on customer deposits
8,484,000
Rent and rates
864,000
Directors emoluments
1,480,000
Income from foreign exchange dealings
1,243,600
Depreciation
445,300
Provision for interest expenses
184,400
Auditors fees
236,800
Loss on disposal of collaterals
1,560,000
Installment tax
724,800
Installation of a new online banking system
1,820,000
Staff costs
1,680,000
Operating lease rentals
268,200
Capital redemption reserve
920,000
12% debenture stock
1,200,000
Purchase of double cabin pickup October 2020
2,400,000
Profit and loss account
964,000
(Dr)
Rebate on bills discounted
296,000
2.
Staff costs include:
Sh.
Provision for salary increase
220,000
Cost of negotiating loans for staff
140,000
Senior staff club membership
360,000
3.
The online banking system was installed in May 2020 and it included the cost of computer software of Sh.200,000 and new computers at a cost of Sh.620,000. 

Required: 
Statement of adjusted taxable income or loss for Maendeleo Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2020.


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November 2020

1 Questions
Question 2a
​ ​ ​​The following financial information was extracted from the books of Oil Drillers and Exporters Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2019:

Income
sh.
  • Proceeds of oil sold to foreign subsidiary company (50,000 barrels of crude oil at Sh.500 per barrel
25,000,000
  • Value of oil disposed of to local refineries
125,000
  • Freight charges received from other oil companies for transporting their crude oils to neighbouring country
190,000
  • Sale of natural gas
160,000
Expenditure
  • Staff accommodation expenses
60,000
  • Wages and salaries for employees
15,000
  • Annual compensation paid to local people for disturbance during petroleum exploration
75,000
  • Royalties incurred in respect to crude oil exported
42,000
  • Interest on loan from a foreign subsidiary company
31,250
  • Specific bad debts written off
8,500
  • Depreciation of non-current assets (Class IV)
45,100
  • Exploration and drilling costs in respect to cement and casing of oil wells
24,500,000
  • Contribution to approved provident fund
65,000
  • Custom duties on imported equipment
21,500
General expenses
65,000

Additional information:

1. Nen-current assets comprised; drilling machines Sh.900,000, Furniture Sh.240,000 and saloon car Sh.2,800,000 acquired during the year.

2. Staff accommodation expenses include management fees of Sh. 18,000 for a director from a foreign subsidiary company.

3. Lorries for transporting crude oil comprised:

7.5 tonnes lorry Sh.2,400,000.

4.2 tonnes lorry Sh. 1,800,000.

Required:
 A statement of taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2019.


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November 2019

3 Questions
Question 4c
​​Benita Contractors Ltd. operates in the construction industry. On 1 November 2016, the company won a tender for the construction of two projects, a hospital and an office complex. Construction of the projects commenced on 1 January 2017. The following details relate to the two projects for the year ended 31 December 2018:

Balance as at 1 January 2018:
Hospital project
Sh."000"
Office complex
Sh."000"
Materials
6,000
4,000
Accrued salaries and wages
1,500
1,200
Plant (written down value)
190,000
150,000
Cost of work done
200,000
200,000
Value of works certified to date
200,000
160,000
Transactions undertaken during the year:
Material delivered to site
From store
10,000
14,000
From supplier
100,000
128,000
Plant purchased at cost
-
120,000
Sub contractors fee
-
18,000
Consultancy fees
30,000
29,000
Inspection fee
10,000
5,000
Salaries and wages
120,000
180,000
Head office expenses
-
2,000
Material transferred out
10,000
17,000
Material sales
-
22,000
Plant lease charges
400
200
Direct expenses
3,000
2,000
Cash received from sub contractor
300,000
600,000
Cumulative value of work certified as at 31 December 2018
700,000
860,000
Value of work uncertified in the year
30,000
42,000
Balance carried forward:
Material on site
40,000
50,000
Material on site
1,000
2,000

Additional information: 
1
Consultancy fees for the hospital project include Sh.40,000 prepaid for the year 2019.
2
Wear and tear allowance on plant was provided at the rate of 12.5% per annum.
3
Direct expenses accrued and not reflected above were as follows:
Hospital
Sh."000"
Office
Sh."000"
As at I January 2018
200
-
As at 31 December 2018
1,000
400

Required:
A schedule showing the taxable profit and tax payable (if any) by Benita Contractors Ltd. as at 31 December 2018.


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Question 3c
​​Maisha Mema Insurance Company Limited provided the following information for the year ended 31 December 2018:

Sh."000"
Gross premiums received
30,000
Claims paid
4,000
Commission ceded
800
Commission accepted
20
Claims recovered on reinsurance
3,000
Foreign exchange gains realised
3,500
Dividends from life assurance fund
2,000
Rental income (commercial building)
1,600
Bad debts provision
500
Investment income
1,200
Reserve for unexpired risks (1 January 2018)
1,000
Legal expenses related to claims
400
Agency fees
400
Management fees
120
Repairs on rental properties
200
Entertainment expenses
400
Purchase of furnitur
600
Purchase of computer
300
Reinsurance premiums paid
4,000
Returned premiums
5,000

Additional information:
1
Reserves for unexpired risks on 31 December 2018 were Sh.200,000.
2
Claims outstanding on 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018 were Sh.600,000 and Sh.900,000 respectively.
3
Premiums outstanding on 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018 were Sh.6,000,000 and Sh.12,000,000 respectively.
4
Agency fees included Sh.200,000 relating to the life assurance business.
5
Legal fees included Sh.100,000 relating to settlement of a tax dispute.
6
Investment income comprised:
Sh.
Interest from bank
850,000(net)
Interest from treasury bonds
350,000 (gross)

Required: 
(i) Taxable profit or loss of Maisha Mema Insurance Company Limited for the year ended 31 December 2018. 

(ii) Tax payable (if any) from your computations in (c) (i) above.


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Question 3a
​​Country X has recently proposed to change the regulations on taxation of Savings and Credit Co-operation Societies (Saccos). This change will entail taxing most of the income and exempting only the interest earned from members. The proposed changes will also double the withholding tax rate on dividends paid by Saccos. 

Required: 
With reference to the above scenario, explain four effects of the proposed legislative changes on Saccos.


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May 2019

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Question 2b
​​Dawida Ltd. is a real estate developer. During the year ended 31 December 2018, the company earned the following incomes from rented properties:

Sh.
Rental income
19,400,000
Sale of timber used during construction
288,600
Sale of unused paint
92,400

The rented property is a commercial building constructed at a cost of Sh.48,460,000 and was occupied on 1 January 2018 upon completion on 31 December 2017. 

The cost of construction of the commercial building comprised the following:

Sh.
Shops (cost)
16,800,000
Offices
17,240,000
Showroom
9,460,000
Sewerage system
1,640,000

The following additional costs and expenses were incurred by the company:
1
A standby generator at a cost of Sh.600,000 and a powerhouse at a cost of Sh.280,000 were acquired.
2
CCTV surveillance cameras were installed at a cost of Sh.720,000.
3
A stone perimeter wall was constructed at a cost of Sh.1,480,000.
4
Electricity expenses incurred during the year amounted to Sh.492,800 while insurance expenses amounted to Sh.360,000.
5
Water tanks costed Sh.540,000 excluding the cost of water pumps of Sh. 248,000.
6
Land Cruiser motor vehicle of 3500cc whose cost was Sh. 2,800,000 was purchased and used for security surveillance purposes.
7
A parking bay for shoppers was constructed at a cost of Sh.4,670,000.
8
Other expenditure comprised purchase of fire extinguishers at Sh.182,000, county rates amounting to Sh.94,800, real estate agents commission amounting to Sh.138,400 and parking metres amounting to Sh.280,000.

Required: 
(i) Statement of taxable rental income for the year ended 31 December 2018. 

(ii) Tax liability, if any, for Dawida Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2018. 

(iii) Highlight any additional information to be sought from the company to help determine the accuracy of the tax computed. 


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November 2018

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Question 4a
​​ Mafuta Petroleum Company Ltd. has provided the following details for the year ended 31 December 2017:

Sh."000"
Sale of crude oil - export
834,900
Sale of natural gas
43,375
Other incidental income
4,537.5
Production expenses
217,800
Administration costs
290,000
Intangible drilling costs
45,375
Non-productive rentals
18,150
Royalties on export
4,537.5
Royalties on local sales
1,815
Provision for restoration of wells
136,125
Custom duties on plant and machinery
27,225

The following additional information is provided: 
1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) credit Sh.18,150,000. 

2. Petroleum investment allowance has been agreed at Sh.13,612,500. 

3. Depreciation included in production expenses amounted to Sh.36,300,000. 

4. Capital allowances agreed with the Revenue Authority amounted to Sh.54,450,000. 

Required: 
(i) A statement of taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2017. 

(ii) Tax liability.

(iii) Explain the significance of "Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)" in the petroleum industry.


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Question 2a
​​Maendeleo Ltd. is a manufacturing company operating through a number of branches. 75% of the share capital of Maendeleo Ltd. is held by a foreign company, Export Line Ltd. The following information relates to Maendeleo Ltd.'s operations for the year ended 31 December 2017:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Turnover
1,948,000
Cost of goods sold
(562,000)
Gross profit
1,386,000
Foreign exchange gain
14,840
Goods transferred to a branch
3,000
Insurance recovery for stolen motor vehicle
968
Proceeds from sale of factory extension
4,690
1,409,498
Less expenses:
Directors emoluments and staff costs
16,890
Pension contribution for staff
4,200
Staff recruitment costs
1,148
Purchase of furniture
420
Penalties on overdue VAT
164
Impairment loss of factory extension
150
Mortgage interest
364
Goodwill written off
162
Loan interest
1,286
Depreciation
1,480
General office expenses
1,348
(27,612)
Net profit
1,381,886

Additional information: 
1
The cost of construction of the factory extension that was disposed of during the year was Sh.2,800,000. The factory extension was repainted at a cost of Sh.75,000 while the revaluation fee for disposal purposes was Sh.146,800. Impairment loss was due to increased insecurity in the area. 
2
The branch sold 80% of the goods transferred from the head office, and 10% of these goods were sold to a customer who was later declared bankrupt. 
3
Loan interest related to a loan advanced by Export Line Ltd. 
4
Directors emoluments include management fees of Sh.4,840,000 paid to Export Line Ltd. 
5
The capital expenditure records obtained from the company's books showed the following as at 1 January 2017:
Sh."000"
Factory building
24,800
Perimeter wall around the factory
6,820
Sewerage system
2,400
Staff quarters
7,600
Processing machinery
3,700
Delivery van
1,750
Forklift
980
Parking and loading bay
2,500
Furniture
680
The capital expenditure was incurred on 1 January 2016 when the company commenced operations in Kenya. The cost of the factory building includes a godown Sh.800,000, retail shop Sh.400,000, show room Sh.800,000 and staff canteen Sh.1,900,000.

The capital allowances for year 2016 were claimed as appropriate.
6
Cost of goods sold includes purchases of Sh.174,000,000 inclusive of value added tax at the rate of 16%.

Required: 
(i) A statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2017. 

(ii) Tax liability for the year. 

(iii) Compute any other tax payable by the company.


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May 2018

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Question 5a
​​The following is the income statement of Savanna Ltd., a manufacturing company for the year ended 31 December 2017:

Sh.
Sh.
Gross profit
11,520,000
Foreign exchange gain
148,000
Dividends from Hazina Cooperative (net)
68,000
Dividends from subsidiary company
244,000
11,980,000
Less expenses
Directors emoluments
6,480,000
Provision for depreciation
250,000
Office furniture
360,000
Computer software
90,000
Donations
25,500
Legal expenses
648,000
Dividends paid
120,000
Corporation tax
375,000
Salaries and wages
674,000
9,022,500
Net profit
2,957,500

​Additional information: 
1. The company operates in a factory building whose construction cost at the time of first operation on 1 January 2003 was Sh.4,800,000. The cost of this building is included in the directors emoluments. The company installed processing machinery costing Sh.2,800,000 in year 2003. 

2. On 1 July 2017, the company acquired portable packaging machine at a cost of Sh.420,000, computers Sh.240,000 and weighing scale machine Sh.48,000. 

3. On 1 October 2017, the company put into use a staff canteen constructed at a cost of Sh.780,000 and a godown whose cost was Sh.600,000. 

4. Legal expenses include: 
  • Costs for disposal of banned packaging material Sh.27,000. 
  • Negotiating a loan agreement Sh.36,000. 
  • Processing legal documents for a new factory plant Sh.19,800. 
  • Defending a company against a law suit for smuggled goods by a director Sh.94,000. 
  • Preparing patent documents for registration Sh.52,800. 
5. Gross profit was overstated by 20% and includes a figure for purchases of Sh.340,000 which had been understated by 15%. 

6. Directors allowance include management fees of Sh.495,000 from a director of one of the subsidiary companies. 

7. Interest on a loan of Sh.96,000 from head office was included in the directors emoluments. The interest was to be treated as received from a thinly capitalised company. 

Required: 
(i).   A statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2017. 

(ii).  Tax liability, if any, for the year ended 31 December 2017. 

(iii). Comment on payment of tax for the year ended 31 December 2017, assuming that tax had been paid during the year 2017 based on previous year's tax of Sh.2,400,000. 

Note: Use capital allowance rates applicable in the year of asset acquisition.


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Question 4a
​​ Jakes Air Safaris Ltd. is a foreign company operating a fleet of passenger and cargo aircrafts in Kenya, Middle East and Far East. The operating results for the year ended 30 September 2017 are as follows:

Sh.
Income from cargo freight (Kenya/China)
1,567,720
Income from passengers and freight (Kenya/Middle East)
1,765,000
Income from passengers and freight (South Korea to Kenya)
1,001,880
Income from cargo loaded into aircraft on all routes
630,000
Salaries and other expenses
1,548,000
Accumulated depreciation on aircraft
88,000
General provision for bad debts
72,000

Additional information:
1
Salaries and other expenses include:
Sh."000"
Purchase of plane engines
117,000
Use of airport facilities
32,400
Hotel bills for first class passengers
37,800
Accommodation for airline crew
9,000
Gifts to airport staff
10,800
2
The airline has a fleet of four aircrafts whose total cost before accumulated depreciation Sh.360,000,000.

Required: 
(i) A statement of total taxable profit of Jakes Air Safaris Ltd. for the year ended 30 September 2017. 

(ii) Tax liability, if any, for the airline for the year ended 30 September 2017.
 


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Question 2b
​​One of the tax incentives provided to oil and gas exploration companies is the capital allowance on extraction expenditure. 

Discuss four other tax incentives provided to oil and gas exploration companies in your country.


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Question 2a
​​ Mafuta International Ltd., a petroleum exploration company provided the following financial information for the year ended 31 December 2017:

Crude oil exported 
1,400,000 barrels
Crude oil sold locally for further refining
750,000 barrels
Exploration costs
Sh.16,000,000
Incidental income from petroleum operations
Sh.1,250,000
Management and administration expenses
Sh.14,000,000
Depreciation
Sh.750,000
Provision for bad debts (specific debts Sh.1,250,000)
Sh.2,450,000
Non-productive rent
Sh.1,156,000

The schedule of qualifying capital expenditure was provided as follows:

Capital expenditure item
Date of acquisition
Location
Amount
Sh.

Plant and machinery
July 2015
Offshore
6,000,000
Fixtures and fittings
July 2015
Offshore
2,000,000
Building
February 2016
Offshore
4,000,000
Pipeline and storage tank
February 2017
Offshore
4,000,000

Additional information:
1. The international market price of crude oil during the year was US$12 per barrel. The average exchange rate

2. The crude oil sold locally was disposed of at Sh.35 per barrel.

Required:
Tax liability (or refund) for Mafuta International Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2017.


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November 2017

2 Questions
Question 5b
​​​Dawa Ltd. provided the foliowing income statement for the year ended 31 December 2016:

Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Turnover
27,400
Less cost of goods sold
(11,000)
Gross profit
16,400
Add other income:
Capital gain on sale of assets
468
Insurance recovery on motor vehicle
450
Dividends from subsidiary company
942
Foreign exchange gain
124
Interest on fixed deposit
300
18,684
Less expenditure:
General expenses
4,840
Impairment loss
390
Bad debts
485
Advertising
248
Donations to disaster fund
150
Property tax
136
Branch closure costs
178
Legal expenses
1,240
Staff costs
3,496
(11,163)
Net profit
7,521

Additional information:
1
The cost of goods sold includes opening stock valued at Sh.2,200,000, while closing stock was stated Sh.2,800,000. The opening stock was overcast by 10% and closing stock was undercast by 30%. 
2
Legal expenses comprised:
Sh. "000"
Acquisition of bank loan
90
Settling customers disputes
42
Preparation of memorandum of association
260
Liquidation costs
468
Patent rights
340
Notices to defaulting debtors
40
1,240

3

General expenses comprised:

Sh. "000"
Purchase of processing machinery
800
Purchase of factory building
1,280
Provision for corporation tax
394
Purchase of furniture
360
Directors allowances
480
VAT appeal
120
Credit notes received
135
Delivery van
720
Debenture interest
551
4,840
4
Bad debts analysis:
Bad debts account
Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Bad debts
178
Balance brought down: Specific provision
240
Balance carried down: Specific provision
560
General provision
180
General provision
167
Profit and loss account
485
905
905
5
Staff costs include: staff development cost Sh.96,000, staff welfare expenses Sh.200,000, pension contribution Sh.1,480,000 and personal computers Sh.360,000.
6
Advertising include: neon sign Sh. 129,000, depreciation of delivery van Sh.24,000, carriage outwards Sh.9,000 and hire of billboards Sh.86,000.

Required: 
(i) A statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2016. 

(ii) Corporation tax payable, if any, by Dawa Ltd.


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Question 5a
​​Mawela Property Developers Ltd. purchased a residential house on 1 January 2015 through a 12% per annum mortgage loan of Sh.4,000,000. The company incurred the following expenses in obtaining the loan: 
  • Audit fees Sh.48.400.
  • Valuation of the house Sh.120,000. 
  • Legal fees for conveyance Sh.80,000. 

Additional information:
1
The company replaced all doors in the residential house with metaflic doors at a cost of Sh.96,000.
2
On 31 December 2016, the company sold the house at a price of Sh.8,000,000 after incurring the following expenses
  • Repairs of the house Sh.78,000.
  • Advertisement Sh.24,200.
  • Agent's commission Sh.12,000.
  • Valuation fee Sh.148.000.
  • Legal fees Sh.42,800. 

Required:
Compute the capital gain or loss arising from the sale of the above house. 


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May 2017

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Question 2b
​ ​ ​ ​​The following information was obtained from the financial records of Mali Commercial Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2016:

Sh. "000"
Interest on advances
464,800
Contribution to deposit protection fund
98,000
Operating lease rentals
6,480
Interest on government securities
14,600
Interest paid on deposits
4,740
Interest on placement and bank balances
2,660
Loss on disposal of collaterals
840
Fees and commission expenses
1,420
Losses from investment in securities
790
Purchase of equipment
1,200
Depreciation
496
Transfer to statutory reserves
626
Losses on stock brokerage dealings
348
Gain on foreign exchange dealings
1,470
Discounts on bills purchased
329
Auditor's remuneration
786
Provision for bad and doubtful debts 
540
Investment in government securities
1,850
Bills receivable and for collection
314
Guarantees and performance bonds
378
Interest accrued and paid
1,974
Bills for collection, acceptance and endorsement
470
Rebate on bills discounted
292
Provision for taxation
400
General charges recovered
250
Commission on exchange and brokerage
784

Additional information: 
1. Contribution to deposit protection fund includes investment revaluation surplus of Sh.648,000. 

2. Included in transfer to statutory reserves is an amount paid for exchange and commission of Sh.48,000. 

3. Discounts on bills purchased include interest and discount paid of Sh.39,000. 

4. Provision for bad and doubtful debts include specific bad debts at the beginning and end of the year amounting to Sh.68,000 and Sh. 140,000 respectively. 

Required: 
(i) A statement showing the taxable profit or loss for Mali Commercial Bank Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2016. 

(ii) Tax payable by (or refundable to) the bank.


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November 2016

3 Questions
Question 5c
​​Msanifu Insurance Company Ltd. is a resident insurance firm carrying on both general and life assurance businesses. 

The following information relates to the insurance company's business for the year ended 31 December 2015:

General insurance
Sh. "000"
Life assurance
Sh. "000"
Investment income
13,780
-
Insurance premium received
15,450
100,000
Insurance and management fees
-
25,000
Premium returned
374
-
Reinsurance commission received
1,360
-
Premiums paid to reinsurance company
4,680
-
Agency expenses
1,350
1,960
Management expenses
1,934
-
Travelling expenses
1,800
2,400
Advertising 
364
820
General expenses
8,490
4,640
Bad debts (specific)
368
1,080
Income from exercise of subrogation rights
1,250
-
Recoveries of reinsurance
150
-

Additional information:
1. Investment income comprised: 
  •     Fixed deposit account Sh.780,000. 
  •     Dividend received from qualifying company Sh.3,000,000 (net). 
  •     Rental income Sh.10.000.000. 
2. General expenses include cost of computers Sh.800,000 and furniture and fittings Sh.1,260,000. 

3. Reserves for unexpired risk for general insurance business were as follows: As at 1 January 2015 Sh.3,240,000. As at 31 December 2015 Sh.6,200,000. 

4. Claims paid during the year ended 31 December 2015 amounted to Sh.7,600,000 for general business. 

5. Life assurance fund balance was valued by an actuary at Sh.300,000,000 as at 31 December 2015. 25% of this fund balance was recommended to be transferred for the benefit of shareholders. 

6. Claims outstanding for general business were as follows: As at 1 January 2015 Sh.5,640,000. As at 31 December 2015 Sh.6,000,000. 

Required: 
The taxable income or loss for Msanifu Insurance Company Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2015.  


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Question 3b
​​Ms Avril Chemu constructed a house in a high class residential estate. The following details relate to the building costs as at the date of completion. 31 December 2012:

Sh.
Cost of acquiring a half acre plot
8,000,000
Obtained a fixed 15% mortgage loan (1 January 2011)
10,000,000
Conveyance fees
200,000
Valuation fees
360,000
Building materials (including government subsidy)
4,600,000
Labour for construction workers
560,000
Painting
300,000
Stamp duty
320,000
Received government subsidy on building materials
600,000

The house was completed on 31 December 2012 and Ms Chemu moved in with her family. 

Additional information: 
1
After two years of stay, Ms Chemu opted to sell the house. On 1 March 2015, she secured a buyer at а purchase price of Sh. 20,000,000.
2
The following expenses were incurred in the process of finding a buyer:
Sh.
Agent's commission
400,000
Advertising expenses
48,000
Valuation fees
240,000
Repainting of the house
80,000
Legal fees
160,000
3
The capital deductions accumulated for the two years (2013 and 2014) in respect of wear and tear and industrial building deduction amounted to Sh.420,000.
4
The construction of the house was financed through the mortgage loan, with the balance from the mortgage loan used to buy a motor vehicle (saloon). She repaid the full mortgage on 31 December 2014.

Required: 
The capital gain and tax payable (if any) by Ms Chemu from the sale of the house.


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Question 3a
​ ​ ​​Jamboree Sacco Society Ltd. reported the following income and expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2015:

Income
Sh.
Gross rental income
840,000
Interest on savings account
160,000
Interest on members loans
1,840,000
Interest on fixed deposit account
560,000
Interest on treasury bills
435,000
3,835,000
Less expenses:
  • Repainting of rented property
156,000
  • Interest on loans for money invested in treasury bills
114,000
  • Administration expenses
496,000
  • Legal expenses relating to rented property
72,000
(838,000)
2,997,000

Additional information: 
1. The Sacco declared dividends and bonuses of Sh.980,000. 

2. Corporation tax is at a rate of 30%. 

Required:
(i) Total taxable profit for the Sacco for the year ended 31 December 2015. 

(ii) Тax payable by the Sacco for the year ended 31 December 2015.


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May 2016

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Question 4b
​ ​​Salama Insurance Company Ltd. provided the following financial records for the year ended 31 December 2015:

Sh.
Gross premium
14,890,000
Reserves for unexpired risk (1 January 2015)
486,000
Re-insurance premiums paid
384,000
Claims paid
9,364,000
Claims due: 1 January 2015 
670,000
                   31 December 2015
800,000
Life assurance fund
1,240,800
Commission on reinsurance ceded
760,200
Commission on reinsurance accepted
1,940,000
Foreign exchange loss
342,500
Rent income
678,300
Purchase of computers
300,000
Cost of computer software
150,000
Claims recovered on reinsurance
562,800
Agency expenses
1,380,700
Investment income
1,824,300
Management salaries 
948,200
Repair of rented property
28,800
Neon signs
48,000
Depreciation
150,400
Legal expenses relating to claims
64,800
Rent and rates
760,400

Additional information: 
1 The company operates both general insurance business and life insurance business in the same building where rent and rates are shared in the ratio of 2:3 respectively. 

2 Agency expenses include general manager's salary of Sh.280,000 working in the life insurance business. 

3. Investment income includes dividends of Sh.114,000 net of tax from a subsidiary company and Sh.78,400 from proceeds of sale of a car involved in an accident.

4. Gross premium includes sale of insurance policies to life insurance company amounting to Sh.748,400. 

5. The company constructed a commercial building with shops, offices and showroom at a cost of Sh.6,400,000 on 1 January 2015. Rent income from the property amounted to Sh.5,536,400 before deducting capital allowances and expenses amounting to Sh.84,600. 

Required: 
(i) A statement of taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2015. 

(ii) Tax payable (if any).


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Question 5b
​ ​​Mjengo Ltd. is a real estate development company. In the year ended 31 December 2015, the company provided the following information: 

  • Bought 100 acres at Sh.6,000.000 each for building low cost houses in an approved development area. 
  • Cost of surveying was Sh.4.600,000 and conveyance fees amounted to Sh.6,960,000. 
  • The cost of constructing each unit was Sh.1,450,000. The company constructed 240 units on a 20 acre piece of land. 
  • All the units were sold at a price of Sh.1,600,000 in the year 2015. 
  • Building materials for constructing each unit amounted to Sh.742,400 inclusive of VAT at the rate of 16%. 
  • Professional fees paid to quantity surveyors inclusive of VAT was Sh.417,600 and for civil engineers was Sh.243.600. 
  • Drainage system and sewerage line cost Sh.960,000 for connecting all units built and to be built on 100 acres. 
  • The interest on loan to acquire the 100 acres was Sh.7,800,000. 
  • Hire expenses for bulldozers used in the construction was Sh.600,000 for each of the three months used for the construction. 
  • Charges paid to the government in respect of approval of plans were Sh.678,000. 
  • Cost of constructing a site office was Sh.800,000. 
  • Hire cost for a saloon car for the site manager was Sh.40,000 per month. 
  • A commercial building was also constructed at a cost of Sh.5.600,000 in a part of the land. The building was rented at a monthly rent of Sh.480,000 with effect from 1 May 2015. 
  • The costs relating to the total 100 acres are to be apportioned according to the acreage used. 

Required: 
(i) Statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for Mjengo Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2015. 

(ii) Tax payable by Mjengo Ltd. (if any) for the year ended 31 December 2015.


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November 2015

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Question 4b
​ ​ ​ ​​Mjengo Ltd. is in the real estate business. During the year ended 31 December 2014, the company acquired ten houses each at Sh.4,000,000 before incurring the following expenses: 

  • 10% interest on mortgage loan of Sh.10,000,000. 
  • Conveyance fees for each house Sh.40.000. 
  • Estate agent's valuation fees per house Sh.28,000. 
  • Repairs undertaken for two houses Sh.44,000. 
  • Cost of repainting the houses Sh.84,000. 
  • The impairment loss of the houses was estimated at Sh.150.000. 
  • Legal expenses amounting to Sh.36,000 were incurred in defending a title for a house with defective ownership documents. 
Mjengo Ltd. sold each house at Sh.5.800,000. The cost for advertising the houses was Sh.160,000. estate agent's commission Sh.180,000, insurance Sh.72,000, valuation fees Sh.150.000 and legal fees Sh.148,000. 

Required: 
Determine the following: 

(i) Transfer value. 

(ii) Adjusted cost.

(iii) Capital gains tax. 

(iv) Due date for filing of capital gains tax.


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Question 5b
​ ​​Lima Ltd. is a company incorporated in your country. The company controls 80% of the share capital of Shamba Ltd. which is also incorporated in your country. The following is a statement of comprehensive income of Lima Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2014:

............................................................
Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Gross profit
59,220
Less:
Depreciation
4,872
Legal expenses
508
Loan interest
819
Electricity
378
Salaries and wages
9,387
Telephone
357
Patent royalties paid
756
Travel expenses 
785
17,862
41,358
Other income
Patent royalties received
2,772
Loan interest received
193
Dividend received from Shamba Ltd.
5,628
8,593
Net income
49,951

Additional information:
1
The loan interest paid included the following:
  • Interest of Sh.285,000 relating to a loan acquired to purchase office equipment.
  • Interest of Sh.258,000 relating to a loan used to acquire shares of Shamba Ltd.
2
Salaries and wages include passages of Sh.1,008,000 paid to a director who relocated to another country.
3
Travel expenses include Sh.155,000 paid to a new employee hired from a foreign country.
4
The loan interest received relates to a loan issued to an employee of the company to purchase a residential house.
5
Not included in other income was rent received of Sh.1,638,000 from one lease, gross of a loss of Sh.397,000 made on another lease. 
6
An operating loss of Sh.189,000 had been carried forward for the previous eight years. This loss was included in salaries and wages expense as at 31 December 2014.
7
Royalties of Sh.145,000 were due for receipt as at 31 December 2014 but had not been recorded in the books.
8
Legal expenses included:
  • Sh.176,000 paid on disposal of some property and equipment.
  • Sh.48,000 incurred on debt collection.
  • Sh.78,000 incurred on defending the company against a claim for breach of contract.
9
Patent royalties received were from Shamba Ltd. while those paid were to a Ugandan company.
10
Capital allowances for the year ended 31 December 2014 were agreed with the commissioner Sh.1,932.000.

Required:
A statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2014.


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Question 4c
​ ​​Rigs Drilling Ltd. is a mining company dealing with petroleum products. During the year ended 31 December 2014, the following details were extracted from the company's financial statements:

Sh."000"
Geological costs
84,680
Exploratory drilling costs
146,400
Acquisition costs
19,800
Lifting costs
12,600
Lease operating costs
64,780
Costs of refining crude oil
18,240
Oil and natural gas revenue
9,840,000
Depletion and depreciation
34,980
Share based compensation
24,670
General and administrative expenses
78,340
Reversal of litigation expenses
9,680
Finance expenses 
6,400
Decommissioning costs
4,280
Drilling machines
18,300
Investment income 
464,000
Impairment losses
5,680
Intangible drilling costs
3,420
Professional fees
2,600
Loan repayment
840
Tractor
1,500
Derivatives oil losses
480
Restructuring expenses
848
Forklift
1,800

Additional information:
1. Intangible drilling costs include Sh.420.000 for a well which failed to yield crude oil and was abandoned. 

2 Restructuring expenses include Sh.582,000 paid to a consultancy firm that restructured the capital structure of the company. 

3. Exploratory drilling costs include: 
  • Plant and machinery Sh.4,800,000. 
  • Erection of rigs and tankage Sh.1,600,000. Pipes and storage tanks Sh.9,480,000. 
  • Factory building Sh.48,400,000. 
4. Professional fees include Sh.800,000 for services provided by the general manager of the parent company. 

Required: 
A statement showing the taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2014.


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Question 4b
​ ​​ Samoa Insurance Company Ltd provides two insurance covers to their customers. The following information was obtained from the financial records of the company for the year ended 31 December 2014

Fire Insurance
Motor Insurance
Sh.
Sh.
Gross premiums
9,800,000
7,420,000
Commission on re-insurance accepted
400,000
180,000
Claims recovered on re-insurance
360,400
442,600
Bad debts
46,200
36,800
Investment income
240,000
380,000
Purchase of furniture
150,000
120,000
Returned premiums
840,000
560,000
Re-insurance premium paid
460,000
320,000
Rent income on premises
296,500
-
Unrealised foreign exchange losses
37,400
32,600
Management salaries
472,000
260,000
Agency fees
645,600
284,900
Reserves for unexpired risk 1 January 2014
96,000
74,200
Commission on re-insurance ceded
248,600
384,700
Repairs of rental premises
64,900
-
Claims paid
1,640,000
1,200,000
Claims outstanding: 1 January 2014
578,000
384,000
31 December 2014
682,000
470,000
Legal expenses relating to claims
64,000
82,000
Dividends from life assurance fund
167,800
140,800
Purchase of motor cars (Saloon)
2,400,000
2,500,000

Additional information;-
  1. Management salaries include Sh. 172,000 paid to suppliers of laptop computer, to fire insurance business
  2. The agency fees include conveyance fees of Sh. 84,500 paid by motor insurance unit
  3. Investment expenses incurred by both businesses amounted to Sh. 14,000.
  4. Investment income includes gain on sale of office equipment of Sh. 240,000 for fire Insurance and Sh. 300,000 for motor insurance
Required;-

A statement of taxable profit or loss for Samoa Insurance Company Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2014.


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Question 1b
​ ​​ Fundi Contractors Ltd is a company engaged in real estate development. On 1 January 2012, the company commenced the construction of 20 residential houses for sale and a shopping mall for lease. The construction was on a five acre piece of land, with the residential houses occupying four acres and the shopping mall one acre.
The residential houses and shopping mall were completed on 31 December 2013
Additional information;-
  1. Selling price per house was Sh. 18, 500,000.
  2. Cost of acquisition of land was Sh. 45,000,000 per acre.
  3. Materials used in building one house cost Sh. 3,480,000 inclusive of value added tax (VAT) of 16%.
  4. Drawings for the houses and related architectural design fees were a total of Sh. 450,000 net of VAT.
  5. Fees for quantity surveyors, civil engineers and electrical engineers for the houses amounted to Sh. 1,740,000 inclusive of VAT.
  6. Cost of sewerage and drainage system amounted to Sh. 4, 480,000 for the entire development in the five acre land.
  7. A second-hand bulldozer was purchased for Sh. 800,000 and used in land excavation within the enfire land.
  8. A salon car used by the site manager was valued at Sh. 900,000 as at 31 December 2013. The car had been purchased in year 2012 at Sh. 1,500,000. The car was used in the maintenance of the estate and shopping mall.
  9. The labour wages for the construction workers on the entire site were Sh. 600,000 per month up to 31 December 2013.
  10. The entire project was financed by ACDC Bank with a loan of Sh. 80,000,000 at an interest rate of 10% per annum. The loan was to be repaid in full on the completion and sale of the houses. The loan was however repaid in full on 1 July 2014.
  11. Pavement and roads within the whole estate were built at a cost of Sh. 6,000,0027 A playground was also constructed at a cost of Sh. 840,000 but for use by house owners only.
  12. The shopping mall comprised shops whose construction cost was Sh. 1,200,000, gymnasium Sh. 450,000 and offices Sh. 600,000. The shopping mall was leased on 1 January 2014 at a monthly rent of Sh. 1,400,000. Maintenance expenses per month amounted to Sh. 400,000. The company incurred costs of advertising Sh. 400,000, water metres Sh. 180,000 and electricity deposits of Sh. 360,000 before leasing.
  13. Estate power lines cost Sh. 800,000 and covered the residential estate and shopping mall.
  14. The interest on loan is to be apportioned between the housing units and shopping mall in proportion to acreage.
  15. All the houses were sold during the year ended 31 December 2014.
    Assume that deductible costs and allowances were to be carried forward to the year 2014.
    Required:
    A schedule for the year ended 31 December 2014 showing:
    (i) Total taxable profit or loss from sale of houses.

(ii) Total taxable rental income or loss for the shopping mall


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Question 2a
​​ Your country has recently introduced capital gains tax. A group of foreign investors, keen to tap in the growing property and investment sector in your country, have approached you for advice on the impact of capital gains tax
Required;-
Advise the investors on the following in the context of capital gains tax

(i) Meaning of the term "property".

(ii) What constitutes "transfer of property".

(iii) Three examples of transaction that are not deemed to be transfers for tax purposes.


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Question 3b
​ ​ ​ ​​ Deka Ltd has been operating in our country since 1 January 2012 The company is a subsidiary of Mega Ltd which is based in the United Kingdom (UK). The financial statements of Deka Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2014 are presented below

Deka Ltd
Statement of income for the year ended 31 December 2014:
Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Sales
97,440
Less:cost of sales
(44,940)
Gross profit
52,500
Less: Expenses
Wages
30,000
Depreciation
7,500
Interest
1,500
General expenses
9,000
(48,000)
4,500
(600)
3,000

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2014

Fixed assets (net)
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
93,000
Current asset
Stock
6,000
Trade debtors
2,250
Bank balance
15,000
23,250
Total assets
116,250
Capital and liabilities
Ordinary share capital
87,000
Debentures
13,500
Retained profits
10,000
Current liabilities
Trade creditors
4,775
Accrued wages
375
Proposed dividend
600
5,750
Total capital and liabilities
116,254

                              Bank account for the year ended 31 December 2014
Sh,"000"
Sh,"000"
Balance brought forward
1,500
Wages
30,375
Receipts from customers
98,250
General expenses
90,000
Payment to suppliers
43,125
Interest
1,500
Dividend
750
Balance carried down
15,000
99,750
99,750

Additional information;
1
Included in sales was Sh. 2,100,000 representing goods sold to the parent compa All sales to the parent company are made at 10% below normal selling price.
2
General expenses include:
Sh.
Floatation cost on issue of debentures
1,400,000
Stamp duty on issue of debentures
800,000
Conveyance fees on purchase of land
2,000,000
Foreign exchange losses relating to the parent company's transactions
560,000
3
The written down values of fixed assets extracted as at 1 January 2014 Were follows
Sh.
Industrial Wilding
17,100,000
Computers
900,000
Processing machinery (imported from UK)
19,906,250
Office partition
400,000
Lorries (each 3 tonnes)
4,500,000
Delivery vans
3,600,000
Pick ups
2,500,000
Furniture and fittings
600,000
Office equipment
800,000

The company did not claim investment deduction on industrial building and processing machinery in year 2012 However, the company erroneously claimed industrial building deduction and wear and tear (Class IV) allowances on the industrial building and processing machinery respectively for years 2012 and 2013 Other assets were not included in computing the capital deductions.
4
Included in the cost of processing machinery was import duty Sh. 1,200,000 and freight charges Sh. 400,000.

Required;-
(i) Investment deduction (ID) allowance that was due to Deka Ltd in year 2012

(ii) Total over or under claimed wear and tear allowance in relation to the processing machinery as at 31 December 2013

(iii) Corrected capital deductions that were due to Deka Ltd in years 2012, 2013 and 2014

(iv) Deka Ltd's adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2014 reflecting any prior-period adjustments for capital allowances.


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