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December 2025

1 Questions
Question 3
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Highland Farm Ltd. is a medium size company that operates an Agri-business. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of the company as at 30 June 2025:


Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Land and building (land Sh.150 million)
250,000
-
Farm machinery (cost Sh.135 million) 
97,500
Sales of crops 
43,750
Sale of cattle 
60,000
Sale of carcases 
18,750
Balance at bank 
3,000
Payables
18,750
Insurance premium - crops 
6,000
Inventory as at 1 July 2024: 
  • Growing crops, seeds and fertiliser 
25,000
  • Livestock
30,000
  • Livestock feeds 
7,500
Administrative expenses 
5,000
Expenses:      Crops 
12,500
Expenses:      Livestock
15,370
Purchase of:  Livestock 
16,250
Purchase of:  Seeds
5,000
Purchase of:  Livestock feeds
875
Farm house expenses 
1,500
Repairs of farm machinery
1,875
Farm tools 
3,100
Receivables
37,500
Cash in hand 
32,500
Farm manager salary 
7,500
Farm workers’ wages
6,250
Ordinary share capital 
300,000
Retained profit 1 July 2024
41,970
Loan from co-operative society
75,000
561,220
561,220

Additional information:  
1.
Inventory as at 30 June 2025 was valued as follows:
Sh.“000”
Growing crops
5,000
Seeds, fertilisers and pesticides 
7,500
Livestock
50,000
Livestock feeds  
1,250
2.
Farm managers salary is charged to livestock and crop accounts in the ratio of 4:1 respectively.
3.
The valuation of farm tools as at 30 June 2025 was Sh.2,500,000. Any depreciation on farm tools is to be apportioned equally for crop and livestock respectively.
4.
Depreciation on farm machinery is to be provided at 20% per annum on cost. This depreciation and the repairs on farm machinery are to be charged to the general statement of profit or loss.
5.
Buildings are depreciated at 2.5% per annum on cost.
6.
Growing crops valued at Sh.6,500,000 were destroyed by floods. The insurance company accepted 90% of the loss suffered by the company.
7.
Crops consumed by the farm workers were valued at Sh.1,500,000. This amount was recovered from their wages.
8.
The loan from co-operative society had an accrued interest of Sh.3,000,000.
9.
The company gave a donation of harvested crops to the disaster management committee valued at Sh.2,500,000.

Required: 
 (a) Crop account and livestock account for the year ended 30 June 2025. 

 (b) General statement of profit or loss for the year ended 30 June 2025. 

 (c) Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2025.  


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August 2025

1 Questions
Question 3a
​​A company enjoys a number of benefits over a partnership business enterprise. This is the reason as to why conversion of partnership to a company offers several advantages. 

 With reference to the above statement, explain FIVE advantages of converting a partnership into a limited liability company.


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April 2025

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Question 2a
​​Distinguish between “government grants” and “government assistance” as per International Accounting Standard (IAS) 20 “Government grants”.


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Question 5b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​The following draft financial statements were extracted from the financial records of Bestway Limited as at 31 December 2024 with comparatives for the year ended 31 December 2023: 

 Statement of financial position as at 31 December:
Assets:  
2024
2023
Non-current assets: 
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Property, plant and equipment 
92,600
74,900
Intangible assets   
13,500
12,300
106,100
87,200
Current assets: 
Inventory
28,600
24,890
Trade receivable 
18,460
14,160
Cash and cash equivalent 
2,200
1,020
49,260
40,070
Total assets 
155,360
127,270
Equity and liabilities: 
Ordinary share capital (Sh.10 per share) 
15,000
12,000
Share premium 
2,700
2,100
Revaluation surplus
5,100
-
Retained earnings
76,530
71,960
99,330
86,060
Non-current liabilities: 
10% loan notes (2028) 
16,500
10,500
Government grants 
6,300
4,800
Deferred tax 
3,840
1,620
Current liabilities: 
Trade payables 
22,400
17,540
Current tax
5,370
5,550
Government bonds    
1,620
1,200
155,360
127,270

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2024:

Sh.“000”
Revenue
113,100
Cost of sales 
(89,720)
23,380
Other operating income – government grant 
1,500
24,880
Other operating expenses 
(6,690)
18,190
Finance cost 
(1,410)
Profit before tax
16,780
Income tax expenses 
(5,310)
Profit after tax 
11,470
Other comprehensive income 
Gain on property revaluation 
5,100
Total comprehensive income for the year 
16,570

Additional information: 
  1. During the year ended 31 December 2024, motor vehicle with a cost of Sh.5.26 million with accumulated depreciation of Sh.2.33 million was disposed for a cash proceeds of Sh.4.020 million. The gain on disposal has been included in the other operating income. 
  2. Bestway Limited acquired new plants during the year ended 31 December 2024 at a cost of Sh.3.6 million from a financing company. An arrangement was made at the date of acquisition for the liability for the plant to be settled by Bestway Limited issuing at par a 10% loan note dated 2028 to the finance company. The value by which the loan note exceeded the liability for the plant was received from the finance company in cash. 
  3. Depreciation charged on property, plant and equipment during the year was Sh.10.98 million and was included in the cost of sales. 
  4. Intangible assets were amortised during the year and amortisation charged to the profit and loss amounted to Sh.1,080,000. 
  5. During the year ended 31 December 2024, Bestway Limited made a bonus issue of ordinary shares of one new share for every ten shares held utilising the share premium account. 

 Required: 
 Statement of cash flows for Bestway Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 using indirect method in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 7 “Statement of Cash Flows”. 


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December 2024

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Question 4
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Farmland Ltd. has been in operation for the past 15 years dealing in agricultural produce processing business. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of the company as at 31 October 2024:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Revenue
278,400
Income from investment 
4,500
Ordinary shares of Sh.20 each
150,000
Retained earnings
119,500
8% loan stock 
50,000
Accounts payable 
33,400
Deferred tax 
12,500
Bank balance 
15,400
Land and building at cost 
270,000
Plant at cost 
156,000
Accumulated depreciation : Building 
60,000
Accumulated depreciation : Plant
26,000
Purchases
78,200
Distribution cost
10,000
Administrative expenses 
5,500
Loan interest paid 
2,000
Leased plant rental 
22,000
Dividends paid 
15,000
Inventory (1 November 2023) 
37,800
Accounts receivable 
63,200
Investments (Long-term)  
90,000
749,700
749,700

Additional information: 
  1. As at 31 October 2024, the inventories were valued at Sh.43.2 million. 
  2. The land and buildings were purchased on 1 November 2008. The cost of land at the date of purchase was Sh.70 million. However, on 1 November 2023, the land and buildings were professionally valued at Sh.175 million and Sh.80 million respectively. The estimated useful life of the buildings before revaluation was 50 years. However, the revaluation did not change the useful life of the buildings. Plant is depreciated at 15% per annum using the reducing balance method. Depreciation expenses are to be included under cost of sales in the income statement. 
  3. On 1 November 2023, Farmland Ltd. entered into a five year lease agreement for an item of plant. This item had an estimated useful life of five years. The annual rental which was payable in advance with effect from 1 November 2023 was Sh.22 million. The fair value of the plant is Sh.92 million and the implicit interest rate is 10% per annum. 
  4. The 8% loan stock was issued on 1 January 2024 and interest is payable six months in arrears. 
  5. The income tax for the year ended 31 October 2024 is estimated at Sh.28.3 million. The deferred tax provision as at 31 October 2024 was to be increased to Sh.14.1 million. 

 Required: 
 (a) Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 October 2024.

 (b) Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 October 2024. 

 (c) Statement of financial position as at 31 October 2024. 


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Question 3b
​ ​​The draft financial statements set out below relate to Betlite Limited, a public limited entity: 

 Statement of financial position as at 31 October:
Assets: 
2024
2023
Non-current assets: 
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Property, plant and equipment 
72,475
54,160
Intangible assets 
15,700
12,240
Investments at fair value
5,825
5,500
94,000
71,900
Current assets: 
Inventory
7,485
7,040
Accounts receivable 
6,030
5,830
Cash and cash equivalents  
2,485
2,230
Total assets 
110,000
87,000
Equity and liabilities: 
Equity 
Ordinary share capital (Sh.10 par value)
50,000
40,000
Share premium
12,500
10,000
Revaluation reserve 
9,500
5,000
Retained profit 
17,505
14,755
Total equity 
89,505
69,755
Non-current liabilities: 
Long-term borrowings 
11,600
10,300
Deferred tax 
2,370
1,955
Current liabilities: 
Accounts payable 
4,645
3,505
Current tax
1,880
1,485
Total equity and liabilities 
110,000
87,000

Extract of statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended 31 October 2024:

Sh.“000”
Operating profit 
5,540
Finance costs
(1,200)
Fair value gain on investments 
325
Profit before tax 
4,665
Income tax expense 
(1,330)
Profit for the year 
3,335
Other comprehensive income:
Gain on property revaluation 
4,500
Total comprehensive income for the year 
7,835
  
Additional information: 
  1. During the year ended 31 October 2024, the directors of the company accepted a property revaluation report at a gain of Sh.4,500,000. The company does not make inter-reserve transfer for excess depreciation upon revaluation. 
  2. Depreciation on non-current tangible assets charged to profit or loss for the year amounted to Sh.2,780,000. 
  3. During the year to 31 October 2024 new patent rights were acquired at a cost of Sh.4,000,000. 
  4. The investments held by Betlite Limited are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Neither purchase nor sale of the investments occurred during the year. 

 Required:
 A statement of cash flows for Betlite Limited for the year ended 31 October 2024 using the indirect method in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 7 “Statement of Cash Flows”.  


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August 2024

3 Questions
Question 5b
​​Explain the following terms as used in the accounts of professional practitioners: 

 (i) Office account. 

 (ii) Client account.


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Question 5c
​ ​ ​​The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Kakai and Kabanze a firm of practicing advocates as at 31 July 2024:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Cash at bank: Client account 
3,720
Cash at bank: Office account 
8,355
Furniture, fitting and library books 
6,750
Insurance expenses 
1,275
Disbursement on behalf of clients 
13,500
Accounts payables 
4,080
Work-in-progress (1 August 2023) 
5,520
Clients for the money held on their behalf 
3,720
Cost charged to clients
37,500
Communication expenses 
2,730
Printing and stationery 
5,250
Rent and rates 
9,000
Salaries
10,800
Drawings
9,000
Capital account 
30,600
75,900
75,900

Additional information: 
 1. The uncompleted work on 31 July 2024 was valued at Sh.3,525,000. 
 2. Depreciation to be provided at 20% per annum on the book value of the furniture, fittings and library books. 

Required: 
 (i) Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 July 2024. 

 (ii) Statement of financial position as at 31 July 2024.  


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Question 4b
​ ​ ​ ​​John, Kelvin and Linet have been into partnership business for several years sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2 respectively after allowing for a 10% interest on fixed capital balances of the partners. No salaries or commission were to be paid to partners. 

 The trial balance as at 30 June 2024 extracted from the financial records of the business revealed the following:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Net profit for the year  
42,800
Inventory as at 30 June 2024
28,400
Accounts receivable 
23,800
Accounts payable 
32,700
Bank overdraft 
6,800
Property at carrying amount
72,950
Plant and machinery at carrying amount 
37,730
Motor vehicles at carrying amount 
10,580
Office equipment at carrying amount 
25,240
Equity investments at fair value 
10,000
Capital accounts: John
43,700
Capital accounts: Kelvin
28,500
Capital accounts: Linet
18,800
Current accounts: John 
14,790
Current accounts: Kelvin
12,960
Current accounts: Linet
9,850
Drawings: John 
4,370
Drawings: Kelvin
4,020
Drawings: Linet
2,910
Loan from Kelvin
9,100
220,000
220,000

Additional information: 
The partnership was converted into a limited liability company JKL Limited with effect from 1 July 2024 under the following terms: 
1.
The purchase consideration on business purchase was agreed at Sh.150 million and the new company issued 15 million ordinary shares of Sh.10 par value each in full satisfaction of the purchase consideration.
2.
Equity investments were taken over by the partners at the new fair value of Sh.18 million and allocated to the partners in their profit and loss sharing ratios.
3.
Loan from partner Kelvin was transferred to the new company at its carrying amount.
4.
Other assets and liabilities of the partnership were taken over by the new company at the following values:
4.
Sh.“000”
Property
74,560
Plant and machinery 
35,200
Motor vehicles 
9,520
Office equipment 
23,660
Inventory at book value less 15% 
Accounts receivable at book value less 10% 
Current liabilities at book value 
5.
The new company issued two million ordinary shares of Sh.10 each at par value. The proceeds from the issue were utilised to settle the bank overdraft and the loan taken over, with the balance used as working capital.

Required:
The following ledger entries to close off the books of the partnership:
(i)
Realisation account.
(ii)
Partners current accounts.
(iii)
Partners capital accounts.
(iv)
Opening statement of financial position for JKL Limited as at 1 July 2024. 
 


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April 2024

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Question 2a
​ ​​The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Kaleb Ltd. as at 31 March 2024:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Ordinary share capital 
475,000
Share premium
95,000
Retained profit (1 April 2023)
184,600
8% loan note 
120,000
Revenue
1,783,800
Cost of sales 
1,300,500
Distribution costs 
209,900
Administrative costs
258,600
Inventory (31 March 2024) 
308,000
Trade receivables 
382,400
Trade payables 
388,300
Bank balance 
27,500
Deferred tax
33,000
Property at cost (Land Sh.87 million) 
457,000
Plant and equipment at cost 
360,000
Motor vehicles at cost
82,000
Fixtures and fittings at cost 
64,000
Accumulated depreciation (1 April 2023): 
Building
162,800
Plant and equipment 
119,400
Motor vehicles 
41,000
Fixtures and fittings 
25,600
Interest paid 
9,600
Suspense account 
42,000
3,465,000
3,465,000

Additional information:
1.
During the year ended 31 March 2024, the company sold of an item of plant with a carrying amount of Sh.46,200,000 for cash proceeds of Sh.42,000,000. The disposal proceeds were credited to the suspense account. Plant and equipment is depreciated at the rate of 12.5% per annum on reducing balance basis. Full year depreciation is provided in the year of asset purchase and none in the year of disposal. Depreciation and any gain or loss on disposal of plant and equipment should be classified under the cost of sales.
2.
Depreciation on other non-current assets is provided and allocated as follows:
Asset
Rate per annum (%) 
Basis
Allocation
Building
2
Straight line
Administration 
Motor vehicles 
25
Straight line
Distribution
Fixtures and fittings 
10
Straight line
Administration 
3.
The 8% loan note was issued on 1 April 2023 and will be redeemable in three years’ time at a substantial premium which gives an effective interest rate of 10% per annum.
4.
Tax provision for the year to 31 March 2024 was determined to be a tax credit estimated at Sh.15,700,000. In addition, at 31 March 2024, the tax bases of assets and liabilities exceeded their carrying amounts by Sh.121,000,000. The income tax rate applicable to Kaleb Ltd. is 30%.

Required:
(i)
Property, plant and equipment movement schedule for the year ended 31 March 2024.
(ii)
Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 March 2024.


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December 2023

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Question 5
​ ​ ​​The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Kima Ltd., a manufacturing company as at 31 October 2023:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Ordinary share capital 
2,500,000
Share premium
500,000
Revaluation reserve (1 November 2022) 
600,000
Retained earnings (1 November 2022)
3,570,000
Purchases and revenue 
3,000,000
17,400,000
Production  cost
2,400,000
Administrative expenses 
1,960,000
Distribution cost
740,000
Interest on loan 
100,000
Research and development 
940,000
Land and building at valuation (1 November 2022)
3,400,000
Equipment at cost 
9,000,000
Investment property at valuation (1 November 2022) 
4,400,000
Accumulated depreciation (1 November 2022):
- Building 
800,000
- Equipment
900,000
Intangible assets at cost 
1,000,000
Accumulated amortisation (1 November 2022) 
100,000
Inventory (1 November 2022) 
100,000
Bank balance
800,000
Trade receivables and trade payables 
700,000
800,000
10% bank loan 
2,000,000
Interim dividends paid 
700,000
Corporate tax 
70,000
29,240,000
29,240,000

Additional information:
1.
Inventory as at 31 October 2023 was valued at Sh.130,000,000, but it was subsequently discovered that goods included in this value with a cost of Sh.14,000,000 were sold for Sh.4,000,000.
2.
Kima Ltd. took out the bank loan of Sh.2,000,000,000 on 1 November 2022 which is repayable in four equal annual installments. The interest rate on the loan is 10% per annum payable semi-annually. 
3.
The corporation tax for the previous year was paid during the current year. The corporation tax for the year ended 31 October 2023 was Sh.1,250,000,000.
4.
The directors have discovered that a customer who owed Sh.250,000,000 as at year end was declared bankrupt.
5.
Included in the revenue is a grant from the government of Sh.300,000,000 that Kima Ltd. received for accepting to employ additional youth in the next financial year.
6.
Research and development expenditure comprised of:
  • Sh.160,000,000 on general research.
  • Sh.134,000,000 on developing new technology. At the end of the year the directors did not have confidence that the development will be successful.
  • Sh.643,000,000 on development of new production technology. The development is almost complete and the directors are highly confident that the technology would result in significant cost savings.
7.
Intangible assets at cost relate to a development that was being amortised over a useful life of 10 years. As at 1 November 2022, this was reviewed and was then assessed as having a remaining useful life of 6 years. 
8.
The Sh.3,400,000,000 relating to land and building is based on last year’s valuation and includes land at a valuation of Sh.2,000,000,000 and has an indefinite useful life. The building should be depreciated on the value at the start of the year. The remaining useful life was 20 years as at 1 November 2022.
9.
As at 31 October 2023, the values were as follows:
  • Land Sh.2,500,000,000
  • Building Sh.1,140,000,000
10.
Equipment is depreciated on straight line basis over 5 years. Kima Ltd. estimated that the equipment is used in the business on the following basis:
  • 50% on production.
  • 25% in the administrative functions.
  • 25% in the distribution functions. 
11.
As at 31 October 2023, investment property was valued at Sh. 5,000,000,000 and the company policy is to use fair value on investment valuation.

Required: 
(a)
A statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 October 2023. 
(b)
Statement of financial position as at 30 October 2023.


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Question 4
​ ​​The following financial information was extracted from the accounting records of Bundo Limited, a public limited company:

Statement of financial position as at 31 October: 
2023
2022
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Assets: 
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment
118,400
113,600
Intangible assets 
24,290
23,680
142,690
137,280
Current assets: 
Inventory
5,880
5,760
Trade receivables 
4,070
4,290
Cash and cash equivalents 
6,360
4,670
Total assets 
159,000
152,000
Equity and liabilities: 
Equity: 
Ordinary share capital 
40,000
32,000
Share premium
3,000
2,600
Revaluation surplus 
3,400
2,560
Retained profit 
52,770
42,400
Total equity 
99,170
79,560
Non-current liabilities: 
Long term borrowings 
37,550
46,800
Deferred tax 
6,750
7,070
Current liabilities: 
Trade payables 
7,800
8,200
Current tax 
4,230
5,570
Interest payable 
3,500
4,800
Total equity and liabilities 
159,000
152,000

Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 October 2023:
Sh.“000”
Revenue
312,300
Cost of sales 
(211,400)
Gross profit
100,900
Distribution costs 
(35,280)
Administrative expenses 
(43,120)
Profit from operations 
22,500
Finance costs 
(3,800)
Profit before tax 
18,700
Income tax expense 
(4,830)
Profit for the year 
13,870
Other comprehensive income: 
Revaluation gain on property  (net of deferred tax) 
840
Total comprehensive income for the year 
14,710

Additional information: 
1.
The property, plant and equipment was made up as follows:
31 October 2023
31 October 2022
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Cost of valuation
138,200
126,200
Accumulated depreciation 
(19,800)
(12,600)
Carrying amount 
118,400
113,600
During the year ended 31 October 2023, the property was revalued upwards for a gain amounting to Sh.1,200,000. The company does not make any transfers for excess depreciation upon revaluation. However, it accounts for deferred tax on revaluation gain. The income tax rate applicable to Bundo Limited is 30%. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment has been charged to profit or loss. 
2.
During the year ended 31 October 2023, Bundo limited acquired some patent rights at a cost of Sh.5,000,000. Any amortisation of intangible assets has been included in administrative expenses.
3.
The company repaid some borrowings which had matured during the year and issued new loans amounting to Sh.3,000,000.

Required: 
 A statement of cash flows for Bundo Limited for the year ended 31 October 2023 using the indirect method in accordance with the requirements of International Accounting Standard (IAS) 7 “Statement of cash flows”.
 


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Question 3
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​R and M were partners in the business of buying and selling fruits for two activities; export and oil processing, sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2:1 for R and M respectively. The partners agreed that with effect from 1 October 2023, the business be split off and transferred to two separate companies; P Ltd. and Q Ltd. P Ltd. took over the fruit buying for export business while Q Ltd. took over the fruit buying for oil processing business.

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Non-current assets: 
Land and building (cost)
750,000
Motor vehicles (cost) 
300,000
Equipment (net book value)
90,000
Investment property
9,000
1,149,000
Current assets:
Cash in hand 
3,000
Trade receivables:  Export 
384,000
Trade receivables:  Oil 
648,000
Inventory:   Export 
1,380,000
Inventory:   Oil
675,000
3,090,000
Total assets 
4,239,000
Capital and liabilities: 
Capital:  R 
1,500,000
Capital:  M
900,000
2,400,000
Current account: R
78,000
Current account: M
72,000
150,000
Non-current liabilities:
Bank loan 
72,000
Current liabilities: 
Bank overdraft 
537,000
Trade payables:   Export 
924,000
Trade payables:   Oil
56,000
1,617,000
Total capital and liabilities 
4,239,000

Additional information: 
1.
P Ltd. took over all the non-current assets, cash, bank overdraft and its share of trade receivables, inventory and trade payables. Q Ltd. took its share of trade receivables, inventory and trade payables. The assets and liabilities were transferred at book values and the partners were paid Sh.300 million being goodwill for the oil business and Sh.240 million being goodwill for export business.
2.
The bank that had provided the loan agreed to accept Sh.43.2 million 10% debentures in P Ltd. and Sh.28.8 million 10% debentures in Q Ltd.
3.
On 1 October 2023, the purchase consideration was settled by the allotment of fully paid ordinary shares of Sh.20 each in the respective companies as follows:
R: 71,250,000 shares in P Ltd. and the balance in shares in Q Ltd.
M: 47,760,000 shares in Q Ltd. and the balance in shares in P Ltd. 
4.
P Ltd. also raised a 12% debenture of Sh.600 million on 1 October 2023 and paid-off the bank overdraft. The expenses incurred in raising the 12% debentures amounted to Sh.21 million.
5.
P Ltd. and Q Ltd. also issued 3,000,000 and 4,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares of Sh.20 each respectively to two companies, E Ltd., and F Ltd. on 1 October 2023.
6.
None of the companies has amortised the goodwill.
7.
The formation expenses were paid by the respective companies as follows:
         Sh.“million”
P Ltd.      39
Q Ltd.     24

Required:
(a)
Business purchases accounts.
(b)
Partners’ capital accounts. 
(c)
Bank account.
(d)
Vendor’s account.
(e)
Statements of financial position for P Ltd. and Q Ltd. as at 31 October 2023 (assuming no other transactions took place). 


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August 2023

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Question 2a
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Somalax Ltd. has its head office in town A and a branch in town B. Orders are received from customers by the head office, processed, packaged and sold at a profit of 12% of the selling price. Finished products are sent to the branch at selling price less 6%. 

 The following are extracts from the company as at 31 December 2022:

 Head Office         
Branch              
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Bank balance 
316,000
124,000
Branch office current account 
720,000
Head office current account
562,080
Trade payables 
800,000
80,000
Trade receivables
560,000
300,000
Other general expenses 
800,000
80,000
Goods sent to branch 
3,196,000
3,138,080
Sales
5,600,000
3,000,000
Purchase of material 
8,000,000
Packaging material 
880,000
Fixtures
320,000
Capital
2,000,000
11,596,000
11,596,000
3,642,080
3,642,080

Additional information: 
  1. Fixtures are depreciated at the rate of 20% per annum on straight-line basis. 
  2. A provision is to be made for a bonus to the branch manager at the rate of 10% of the net profit after the bonus. 
  3. Finished products whose selling price to the public was Sh.61,618,000 were dispatched by head office to the branch on 30 December 2022 and were received on 10 January 2023. 
  4. The branch had sent cash amounting to Sh.100,000,000 to the head office on 28 December 2022. This amount was received on 8 January 2023. 
  5. Materials which cost the head office Sh.20,000,000 were considered worthless.
  6. There was a loss of packaging materials costing Sh.10,000,000 at the head office.
  7. There was a shortage of products from the head office at the branch valued at Sh.26,000,000. This loss was at invoice price by the head office to the branch. 

Required: 
 (i) The head office, branch and combined statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2022. 

 (ii) The head office, branch and combined statement of financial position as at 31 December 2022, in a columnar format. 


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​​With reference to International Accounting Standard (IAS) 21 – The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, describe the procedure for translating results and financial position of a foreign entity.


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April 2023

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Question 4
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Baraka and Faulu were in partnership sharing profits and loses equally until 30 September 2021 when they decided to convert the partnership into a limited company; Bafa Ltd. The conversion of the books of account was however not completed. 

 The following trial balance was extracted from the books of account as at 30 September 2022:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Revenue
780,000
Production costs 
450,000
Distribution costs 
42,000
Administrative expenses 
156,000
Inventory – 30 September 2021 
109,200
Interest paid on loan stock 
18,000
Income tax 
1,200
Dividends paid 
12,000

Property, plant and equipment 
342,000

Accumulated depreciation – 30 September 2021 
93,540
Suspense account 
7,200
Trade receivables
296,000

Cash and cash equivalents 
80,740
Trade payables
72,000
Provisions (Legal claim) 
24,000
Loan stock
240,000
Lease rentals 
48,000
Deferred tax
36,000
Net profit to 30 September 2021 
40,000
Current account - Baraka
16,000
Current account - Faulu
4,000
Drawings to 30 September 2021 - Baraka 
28,000
Drawings to 30 September 2021 - Faulu
12,000
Capital accounts - Baraka 
160,000
Capital accounts - Faulu
120,000
1,593,940
1,593,940

Additional information:
1.
Closing inventory as at 30 September 2022 was valued at Sh.132 million.
2.
On 1 October 2021, the company leased some equipment to boost production. The lease was for five years. The lease rental payments were Sh.24 million payable semi-annually in arrears. The fair value of the equipment was Sh.186 million. Depreciation is to be charged on straight line basis and allocated to cost of sales. The interest rate implicit in the lease is at 5% per half year.
3.
The suspense account represents sales proceeds from some items of plant and equipment which had cost Sh.36 million and which were disposed of during the year. The accumulated depreciation for the disposed items as at 30 September 2021 was Sh.27 million. Any gain or loss on disposal was to be adjusted in the depreciation expense account.
4.
The income tax amount of Sh.1.2 million included in the trial balance was the estimated tax as at 30 September 2021. The current year’s tax is estimated at Sh.9 million. In addition, a deferred tax liability of Sh.36 million was provided for as at 1 October 2021. As at 30 September 2022, temporary differences were Sh.168 million. The tax rate is 30%.
5.
A legal claim of Sh.60 million was lodged against the company during the year by a customer. The directors estimated that there was a 40% possibility of the claim being successful and had made a provision of Sh.24 million which was included in the administrative expenses.
6.
Property, plant and equipment as at 30 September 2022 comprised:
Land
Building
Plant, equipment and furniture 
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Cost
72,000
108,000
162,000
Accumulated depreciation 
-
27,000
66,540
Useful life (in years) 
-
50
4
7.
Depreciation is to be provided on a straight-line basis and apportioned as follows: 
Cost
Percentage (%) 
Cost of sales 
80
Distribution cost 
10
Administrative expenses 
10
8.
No entries were made to record the conversion of the partnership into a limited company. The assets were taken over by the company on 1 October 2021 at their book values except land which was revalued to Sh.80 million. The company issued to the partners 32 million shares of Sh.10 each in settlement of their outstanding capital account balances.
 
Required:
(a) Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 30 September 2022. 

(b) Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2022.


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December 2022

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Question 2
​ ​ ​ ​​Marula Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd. deals in the marketing of two brands of coffee; Safi and Mzuri on behalf of the members. As per the society’s bylaws, the society is allowed to retain 20% of sales from Safi and Mzuri for operations and pay the balance to the members. 

 The following trial balance was extracted from the books of the society as at 31 December 2021:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Safi - Marketing expenses 
640
Safi - Processing materials 
860
Safi - Processing wages 
900
Mzuri - Marketing expenses
150
Mzuri - Processing materials
320
Mzuri - Processing wages
30
Loans to members 
972,340
Dividends from investments

470
Accrued rent 

4,950
Sundry provision 

8,930
Appropriation account 

6,050
Revaluation reserve

750
Statutory reserve fund 
13,740
Entrance fee 
300
Share capital 
900,000
Members’ deposits 
64,650
Sundry creditors 
3,410
Bank overdraft 
6,150
Interest on loans to members 
35,890
Travelling expenses - Staff 
80
Travelling expenses - Committee members
100
Bank charges 
200
Bank interest 
810
Salaries and wages 
2,290
Committee education 
1,000
Committee sitting allowance 
1,110
Printing and stationery 
2,050
General meeting expenses 
500
Members’ education 
1,500
Entertainment
50
Legal fees 
400
Cash in hand
540
Wakulima Bank Ltd. savings 
6,780
Investment in Wakulima Bank Ltd. 
26,550
Receivables - Members 
2,690
Receivables - Non-members 
22,500
Office equipment 
900
1,045,290
1,045,290

Additional information:
1.
Bora Limited markets Safi and Mzuri brands for Marula Society. On 31 December 2021, Bora Limited sold Safi and Mzuri brands for 175,000 United States (US) dollars and 115,300 US dollars respectively. Bora Limited remitted the above amounts to Marula Farmers’ Wakulima Bank account on 15 January 2022. Marula Farmers Cooperative Society does not maintain a US dollar account in Wakulima Bank.
2.
The exchange rates for the two currencies were as shown below on the respective dates:
Sh./1 US dollar
31 December 2021 
105
15 January 2022 
100
3.
Audit fee of Sh.6,000,000 is to be provided for. 
4.
Staff salaries and wages amounting to Sh.3,200,000 had not been paid as at 31 December 2021.
5.
Interest on members deposits is to be provided at Sh.6,086,000. 
6.
As per the relevant Ministry regulations, cooperative societies are required to transfer 20% of their net earnings to a statutory reserve. 

Required:
Prepare the following financial statements for Marula Cooperative Society Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2021:
(a)
Safi brand marketing account, showing the profit or loss.
(b)
Mzuri brand marketing account, showing the profit or loss.
(c)
Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2021.
(d)
Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021.


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August 2022

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Question 4b
​ ​ ​​S and M are advocates operating under the name SM Advocates. The firm’s trial balance for the year ended 30 June 2022 is as shown below:

Sh.“000”
Sh.“000”
Costs charged to clients
750,000
Work-in-progress  (1 July 2021) 
110,400
Clients: for moneys held on their behalf
74,400
Creditors
81,600
Receivables
234,000
Office expenses 
25,500
Furniture, fittings and library books 
135,000
Cash at bank: Client account 
74,400
Cash at bank: Office account
167,100
Postage, telephone and internet bills 
54,600
Printing and stationery 
105,000
Rent and rates
180,000
Salaries to staff 
216,000
Drawings
180,000
Disbursement on behalf of clients 
36,000
Capital account 
612,000
1,518,000
1,518,000

Additional information: 
 1. It is estimated that debts amounting to Sh.16,500,000 are uncollectable and should be written off.
 2. Depreciation should be provided at the rate of 20% per annum on the book value of the furniture, fittings and library books. 
 3. The uncompleted work on 30 June 2022 was valued at Sh.70,500,000. 

 Required: 
 (i) Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 30 June 2022. 

 (ii) Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022. 


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April 2022

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Question 1b
​ ​​Lipa, Maisha and Bora have been in partnership business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively. 

The draft statement of financial position of the partnership extracted as at 30 June 2021 revealed the following: 

Lipa, Maisha and Bora 
Partnership Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Non-current assets:
Premises
57,450
Plant and machinery
25,130
Motor vehicles
16,400
Office equipment
22,900

121,880
Current assets:
Investments
10,270
Trade receivables
12,800
23,070
Total assets
144,950
Capital and liabilities:
Capital accounts: Lipa
40,000
Capital accounts: Maisha
30,000
Capital accounts: Bora
20,000
Current accounts: Lipa
4,000
Current accounts: Lipa
3,000
Current accounts: Lipa
2,000
9,000
Non-current liabilities:
Loan from Maisha
9,400
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
31,040
Bank overdraft
5,510
36,550
Total capital and liabilities
144,950

Due to irreconcilable differences, the partners dissolved their business with effect from 1 July 2021, under the following terms:
1.
Partner Maisha took over the loan he had advanced to the partnership while Lipa took over one of the motor vehicles at a valuation of Sh.5 million.
2.
The rest of the assets were realised in three stages of piecemeal realisation as follows:
2.
Sh."000"
First realisation
42,310
Second realisation
24,890
Third realisation
71,000
3.
Realisation expenses amounting to Sh.1,140,000 were settled in cash.
4.
The trade payables accepted Sh.28 million in full settlement of their claims.
5.
 The rule in Garner Vs. Murray applies where applicable.

Required:
(i)
 A schedule of cash distribution to the partners.
(ii)
Realisation account.
(iii)
Partners' capital accounts.


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December 2021

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Question 2
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​K and L were sole traders manufacturing solar equipment. On 31 October 2020, they amalgamated and traded as partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2 respectively. One year later, on 31 October 2021, they converted the partnership into a limited liability company called Kilo Ltd.

 No adjustments have been made to record the amalgamation and conversion but the summarised statements of financial position for the sole traders as at 31 October 2020 and the partnership as at 31 October 2021 were as follows:

Sole traders statements of financial
position as at 31 October 2020
Partnership statement of financial
position as at 31 October 2021
K
L
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Assets:
Freehold property
6,000
4,000
14,000
Plant and equipment
27,200
22,400
52,000
Fixtures and fittings
6,400
6,200
12,000
Inventory
7,200
1,400
13,400
Accounts receivable
7,600
4,000
25,680
Balance at bank
1,200
600
500
55,600
38,600
119.580
Liabilities:
Accounts payable
(27,200)
(16,000)
(39,680)
Bank overdraft
-
-
(22,500)
28,400
22,600
57,400

Additional Information: 
1.
On 1 April 2020, the partners agreed to take up the assets and liabilities of the individual traders at book values except for freehold property, plant and equipment and fixtures and fittings which were to be revalued as follows: 
1.
K
L
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Freehold property
8,000
6,000
Plant and equipment
26,000
22,000
Fixtures and fittings
6,000
6,000
2.
During the year ended 31 October 2021, K made drawings of Sh.9,560,000 while L withdrew Sh.2,440,000.
3.
The partnership was converted into a limited company on the following terms:
  • The freehold property and accounts receivable were revalued to Sh.24,000,000 and Sh.22,680,000 respectively.
  • K and L were to receive 15% unsecured debentures at par so as to provide each partner with income equivalent to a 6% return on capital employed based on capital balances as at 31 October 2021 (that is after accounting for the profit, drawings and revaluation in bullet (i) above).
  • Kilo Ltd's. authorised share capital was made up of 600,000 ordinary shares of Sh.50 each, out of which 520,000 shares were to be issued to the partners in their profit sharing ratio.
  • Any balances in the partners' capital accounts were to be settled in cash. 

Required:
(a)
A computation showing the value of debentures and ordinary shares to be issued to the partners.
(b)
Partners capital accounts as at 31 October 2021.
(c)
Statement of financial position of Kilo Ltd. as at 31 October 2021 after completing the above transactions on conversion. 


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September 2021

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Question 4b
​ ​ ​​The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Riba Insurance Ltd. as at 31 July 2021:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Premiums outstanding (1 August 2020) - Marine
8,640
Premiums outstanding (1 August 2020) - Fire
6,720
Retained profits (1 August 2020)
4,320
Share premium
9,600
Ordinary share capital
28,800
Investment income
2,688
Accounts payable
3,168
Management expenses:- Marine
6,240
Management expenses:- Fire
5,568
Depreciation on non-current assets
8,688
Directors remuneration
4,752
Audit fees
2,304
Freehold property
40,320
Motor vehicles (net book value)
33,600
Equipment and computers (net book value)
14,400
Furniture and fittings (net book value)
12,480
Financial assets
13,440
Bad debts written off:- Marine
1,632
Bad debts written off:- Fire
1,152
Survey expenses on claims: - Marine
1,845
Survey expenses on claims: - Fire
1,227
Legal cost: Marine
1,728
Legal cost: Fire
1,248
Claims paid: Marine
23,712
Claims paid: Fire
17,280
Claims outstanding (1 August 2020) - Marine
7,680
Claims outstanding (1 August 2020) - Fire
5,184
Unexpired premiums (1 August 2020) - Marine
46,080
Unexpired premiums (1 August 2020) - Fire
24,000
Cash and bank balances
1,056
Accounts receivable
7,008
Direct premiums received: - Marine
43,200
Direct premiums received: - Fire
33,600
Re-insurance premiums received: - Marine
11,520
Re-insurance premiums received: - Fire
7,680
Re-insurance premiums paid: - Marine
7,680
Re-insurance premiums paid: - Fire
4,800
227,520
227,520

Additional information: 
1.
Premium outstanding as at 31 July 2021 amounted to Sh. 14,400,000 and Sh.6,400,000 for marine and fire insurance respectively.
2.
Reserve for unexpected premiums should be maintained at 100% and 50% of the net premium for marine and fire insurance respectively.
3.
Claims intimated and outstanding as at 31 July 2021 amounted to Sh.7,200.000 for marine and Sh.4,608,000 for fire insurance.
4.
Commission on both re-insurance ceded and re-insurance accepted is at the rate of 5% of the premiums.
5.
Provisions are to be made for the following:
  • Taxation Sh.4,152,000
  • Ordinary dividend of 5%
6.
Depreciation comprise of:
  • Motor vehicles Sh.4,120,000
  • Equipment and computers Sh.2,168,000
  • Furniture and fittings Sh.2,400,000

Required:
(i) Marine and fire insurance revenue accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021.

(ii) Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 July 2021.

(iii) Statement of financial position as at 31 July 2021.


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Question 3b
​ ​ ​ ​​Ali, Baba and Chali are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1 respectively. The partners prepare their accounts annually to 31 December.

The statement of financial position of the partnership as at 31 December 2020 was as follows:
Assets: 
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Non-current assets:

Land and building (land Sh.4,500,000)
6,000
Plant and machinery: Cost
4,500
Plant and machinery: Accumulated depreciation
(1,200)
3,300
Motor vehicles: Cost
4,800
Motor vehicles: Accumulated depreciated
(1,800)
3,000
Joint life policy
600
12,900
Current assets:
Inventory
3,000
Accounts receivable
825
Cash at bank
920
4,745
Total assets
17,645
Capital and liabilities:
Capital accounts: Ali
4,500
Capital accounts: Baba
3,000
Capital accounts:Chali
3,000
Current accounts: Ali
1,950
Current accounts: Baba
(375)
Current accounts:Chali
2,175
3,750
Bank loan
2,270
Accounts payable
1,125
17,645

Additional information:
1.
On 30 June 2021, the partners decided to dissolve the partnership following persistent disagreement. No drawings have been done by the partners to 30 June 2021, however, in arriving at the profit for the period ended 30 June 2021, depreciation was to be charged ona prorata basis on costs as follows:

Asset            Rate per annum
Building                       2% 
Plant and machinery  20%
Motor vehicles            25%

The book values of other assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2021 were as shown below:
                              Sh."000"
Land                         4,800
Joint life policy             600
 Inventory 3,600
Accounts receivable 3,000
Cash at bank               920 
Accounts payable     2,700

2.
Dissolution expenses amounted to Sh.360,000 and the accounts payable were settled net of a discount of 10%.
3.
Ali was to take over the only vehicle at an agreed valuation of Sh.1,520,000.
4.
Other assets were realised on instalments basis as follows:
                          Sh."000"
First instalment         850
Second instalment 5,000
Third instalment     6,130
Fourth instalment   4,900

Required:
(i)
Statement of cash distribution.
(ii)
Realisation account.
(iii)
Bank account.
(iv)
Partners' capital accounts.


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May 2021

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Question 2b
​ ​​The following balances were extracted from the financial records of Savanna Commercial Bank PLC for the year ended 31 December 2020:

Sh."000"
Intangible assets
857,140
Property, plant and equipment
1,494,190
Interest on loans and advances
1,329,750
Interest on customers' deposits
750,135
Loan loss reserve
578,345
Customers' deposits
3,444,990
Deposits and placements due from other banks
389,190
Interest received on deposits and placements with other banks
19,780
Interest paid on deposits and placements from other banks
26,320
Income tax credit
28,720
Ordinary share capital
1,900,000
Revaluation surplus
300,000
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
62,355
Other interest income
7,760
Equity investments
225,000
Loans and advances
3,675,230
Retained earnings (1 January 2020)
193,200
Deposits and placements due to other banks
484,490
Long-term borrowings
1,720,000
Other interest expenses
33,700
Fees and commission income
13,150
Dividend income
2,250
Share premium
270,000
Staff remuneration expenses
478,710
Pension costs
85,930
Directors' salaries
38,260
Printing and stationery
52,500
Deferred tax asset
37,500
Tax refundable
27,750
Cash in hand and with central bank
2,055,125
Miscellaneous expenses
3,400

Required: 
Prepare for Savanna Commercial Bank PLC: 

(i) Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

(ii) Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2020.


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November 2020

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Question 5b
​​In the co-operative sector, a standardised accounting system is the use of similar accounting procedures in recording transactions. It means that similar documents and books of account are used in all societies of the same type.

Required:
Discuss four objectives of a standardised accounting system for co-operative societies.


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Question 5a
​ ​​The following trial balance was extracted from the books of David Wekesa, a farmer as at 31 October 2019:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Inventory (1 November 2018): Dairy cattle
54,900
                                                 Maize (growing)
3,600
                                                 Dairy cattle feeds
2,520
                                                 Fertilisers (for maize)
1,980
Land and buildings
90,000
Tractors (net book value)
32,400
Other cattle (bulls)
6,000
Carts (net book value)
3,000
Purchases: Dairy cattle
10,440
                   Fertilizers (for maize)
2,160
                                    (for napier grass)
4,000
                   Maize seeds  
1,080
                  Dairy cattle feeds
6,120
Sales: Milk
27,360
           Dry maize
36,000
           Green maize
11,340
           Dairy cattle
8,100
           Manure
3,000
Crop expenses: Labour
6,480
                          Other expenses
720
Napier grass (labour)
1,000
General expenses
10,800
Trade payables
15,620
Capital (1 November 2018)
163,080
Cash at bank
15,300
Dairy cattle expenses: Medicine
1,080
                                    Labour
9,480
                                    Other expenses
1,440
264,500
264,500

Additional information:
1
Inventories as at 31 October 2019 were valued as follows:
Sh."000"
Dairy cattle
54,000
Maize (growing)
2,700
Other cattle (bulls)
5,400
Dairy cattle feeds
1,620
Fertilizers for planting maize
1,080
2
During the financial year ended 31 October 2019, the following distributions of farm produce were made
Value
Product
Sh."000"
Maize consumed by family members
1,080
Milk delivered to relative's hotel
4,320
5,400
3
Manure valued at Sh.600,000 was removed from the cow shed and used in the maize plantation
4
Maize stocks valued at Sh. 1,500,000 were used as dairy cattle feed.
5
Cattle bulls are used for pulling carts
6
Depreciation is to be provided on tractors and carts on the retfucing balance method at the rate of 25% and 12% per annum respectively
7
Income tax is estimated at Sh.3,600,000.

Required:
(i).   Revenue accounts for the year ended 31 October 2019.
(ii).  Income statement for the year ended 31 October 2019.
(iii). Statement of financial position as at 31 October 2019.


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Question 4
​​Mika and Nira had been operating as sole traders. On 30 September 2018, they amalgamated and traded as partners under the name Minira Traders sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:1 respectively. One year later on 30 September 2019, they converted the partnership into a limited liability company trading as MN Ltd.

No adjustments have been made to record the amalgamation and conversion but the statements of financial position for the sole traders as at 30 September 2018 and the partnership as at 30 September 2019 were as follows:

Sole Traders
Statement of financial position
as at 30 September 2018
            Minira Traders
Statement of financial position
     as at 30 September 2019
Mika
   Nira
Assets
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Freehold property
3,000
 2,000
 8,000
Plant and equipment
13,600
11,200
26,000
Fixtures and fittings
  3,200
 3,100
  6,000
Inventory
  3,600
    700
 6,700
Accounts receivable
  3,800
2,000
12,840
Balance at bank
     600
    300
    250
27,800
19,300
59,790
Liabilities:
Accounts payable
(13,600)
(8,000)
(19,840)
Bank overdraft
-
-
(11,250)
14,200
11,300
28,700

Additional Information:
1
On 1 October 2018, the partners agreed to take up the assets and liabilities of the individual traders at book value except for freehold property, plant and equipment and fixtures and fittings which were to be revalued as follows
Mika
Sh."000"
Nira
Sh."000"

Freehold property
  4,000
  3,000
Plant and equipment
13,000
11,000
Fixtures and fittings
  3,000
  3,000
2
During the year ended 30 September 2019, Mika made drawings of Sh.4.780,000 while Nira drew Sh. 1,220,000.
3
The partnership was converted into a limited company. MN Ltd., on the following terms:
(i)
The freehold property and accounts receivable were revalued to Sh.12,000,000 and Sh.11,340,000 respectively.
(ii)
Mika and Nıra were to receive 15% unsecured debentures at par so as to provide each partner with income equivalent to a 6% return on capital employed based on capital balances as at 30 September 2019 (that is after accounting for the profits, drawings and revaluation in note (i) above)
(iii)
MN Ltd.'s authorised share capital was made up of 150,000 ordinary shares of Sh.100 each out of which 130,000 shares were to be issued to the partners in their profit sharing ratio.
(iv)
Any balances in the partners' capital accounts were to be settled in cash.

Required:
(a). A computation showing the value of debentures and ordinary shares to be issued to the partners
(b). Partners capital accounts as at 30 September 2019.
(c). Statement of financial position of MN Ltd. as at 30 September 2019


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November 2019

2 Questions
Question 3b
​​The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Maweo Insurance Company Limited as at 30 September 2019:
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Property, plant and equipment 
10,500
Depreciation of non-current assets
905
Investment in government bonds and other securities
      1,400
Gross premiums received from agents
- Marine
3,000

- Fire
2,500
Gross premiums received from brokers
- Marine
1,500
- Fire
600
Gross premiums received from direct clients
- Marine
500
- Fire
1,000
Reinsurance premiums accepted
- Marine
600
Reinsurance premiums ceded
- Marine
700
- Fire
300
Sundry receivables
750
Bank
90
Directors fees
495
Audit fee
240
Unearned premiums as at 1 October 2018
- Marine
4,800
- Fire
2,500
Claims outstanding as at 1 October 2018
- Marine
1,100
- Fire
840
Claims paid
- Marine
2,770
- Fire
2,100
Legal cost on claims
- Marine
280
- Fire
130
Survey expenses on marine claims
220
Bad debts
- Marine
370
- Fire
320
Management expenses
- Marine
450
- Fire
380
Trade payables
230
Investment income
280
Ordinary shares of Sh.1,000 each
4,000
Retained profits (1 October 2018)
450
Premiums outstanding (1 October 2018)
- Marine
800
- Fire
700
23,900
23,900

Additional information:
1
 Premiums outstanding as at 30 September 2019 amounted to Sh.1,970,000 and Sh.1,200,000 for Marine Insurance and Fire Insurance respectively.
2
Claims intimated and outstanding as at 30 September 2019 amounted to Sh.750,000 for Marine Insurance and Sh.480,000 for Fire Insurance. 
3
Unearned premium is maintained at 100% and 50% of the premiums received for marine insurance and fire insurance respectively.
4
The tax rate applicable is 30%.

Required: 
 (i). Revenue accounts for both marine and fire insurance for the year ended 30 September 2019. 
(ii). Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2019.


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Question 1b
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Chanda, Pete and Tenda have been partners in a business for many years, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively.

On 30 June 2019, the partners agreed to convert their business into that of a limited liability company to be named Chapete Limited.

The trial balance extracted from the records of the partnership as at 30 June 2019 was as follows:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Property at cost (Building: Sh.50 million)
60,000
Plant and equipment at cost
25,000
Motor vehicles at cost
12,000
Furniture and fixtures at cost
4,000
Provision for depreciation (1 July 2018):
         Building
5,000
         Plant and equipment
13,000
         Motor vehicles
4,800
         Furniture and fixtures
1,600
Net profit for the year to 30 June 2019
28,800
Trade receivables and trade payables 
14,700
Inventory (30 June 2019)
18,200
Cash at bank balances
25,300
Fixed capital accounts:
8,120
        Chanda
30,000
        Pete
20,000
        Tenda
10,000
Bank loan
18,000
Current accounts:
        Chanda
4,280
        Pete
3,560
        Tenda
2,340
Drawings:
        Chanda
1,580
        Pete
1,170
        Tenda
710
156,080
156,080

Additional information:
1
The property, plant and equipment in the partnership were being depreciated as follows:
Asset
Rate per annum
Basis
Building
2%
Straight line
Plant and equipment
12.5%
Reducing balance
Motor vehicles 
20%
Straight line
Furniture and fixtures
10%
Straight line
Depreciation for the year ended 30 June 2019 had not been provided for.
2
The partners were entitled to an interest on their fixed capital balances at the rate of 10% per annum. No salaries were paid to the partners.
3
The tangible non-current assets were to be transferred to the new company at their fair values as follows:

Sh. "000"
Property
57,000
Plant and equipment
16,000
Motor vehicles
9,500
Furniture and fixtures
3,500
4
The current assets and the liabilities were taken over by the new company at their book values.
5
The purchase consideration amounted to Sh.110 million and was settled by the new company through the issue of ordinary shares of Sh.10 each to the partners in satisfaction of the amounts due to them upon conversion.

Required: 
(i) Realisation account as at 30 June 2019. 
(ii) Partners' capital accounts as at 30 June 2019. 
(iii) Opening statement of financial position as at 1 July 2019 for Chapete Limited.


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May 2019

2 Questions
Question 3b
​​Exe, Wye and Zed have been partners for several years in a partnership business under the name, Eweza Holdings. Due to successive trading losses that the business has been posting in recent years, the partners agreed to dissolve their business with effect from 1 July 2018. 

The latest statement of financial position of the firm as at 30 June 2018 showed:

Sh. "000"
Non-current assets:
Land and building
18,400
Motor vehicles
8,200
Furniture and fixtures
3,100
Investment in shares
4,600
34,300
Current Assets:
Inventories
4,750
Trade receivables
3,200
Total assets
42,250
Capital and liabilities:
Capital accounts:
Exe
14,400
Wye
7,200
Zed
3,600
Current accounts:
Exe
2,700
Wye
1,900
Zed
600
Loan from a Sacco
4,000
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
6,400
Bank overdraft
1,450
42,250

Additional information:
1
The partners shared profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 for Exe, Wye and Zed respectively.
2
Partner Wye agreed to settle the unsecured loan from the Sacco while Zed took over some of the inventory valued at Sh.2 million.
3
The trade payables accepted Sh.5.8 million in full settlement of the amounts due to them.
4
The assets ofthe partnership were auctioned and realised in stages on piece-meal basis as follows:
Date
Assets realised
Amount
Sh."000"

20 July 2018:
Trade receivables (part)
2,200
Inventory (part) 
1,750
Investment in shares
4,400
Motor vehicles (part)
7,000
31 July 2018:
Trade receivables (balance)
1,000
Furniture and fixtures
2,900
25 August 2018:
Inventory (balance) 
700
Motor vehicles (balance)
2,000
10 September 2018:
Land and building
18,000
5
The auctioneers fees were agreed at Sh.3.5 million and were to be paid upfront immediately there was an available bank balance.
6
The rule in Garner vs. Murray applies where necessary.

Required: 
(i) A schedule of payments to the partners using the maximum possible loss method. 
(ii) Realisation account. 
(iii) Partners capital accounts.


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Question 5b
Baraka Ltd. is a manufacturing firm with its head office in Kisumu, Kenya and a branch in Entebbe, Uganda. The branch carries out the final assembly of the products before selling them. The currency in Kenya is the Kenya shilling (Ksh.) while the currency in Uganda is the Uganda shilling (Ush.). The trial balances for both the head office and the branch in their respective currencies as at 31 March 2019 were as follows:

    Head office (Ksh.)   Branch (Ush.)
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Sales
416,000 
1,728,000
Freehold building at cost
56,000
252,000
Trade receivables and trade payables
35,600 
38,000
144,000
6,240
Share capital
160,000
Goods sent to branch
140,000
Head office/Branch account
240.400
2,017,040
Cost of sales (branch)
1,440,000
Provision for depreciation on machinery
6,000
226.800
Head office cost of sales(including goods sent to branch)
236,000
Administrative cost 
60,800
72,000
Inventory - 31 March 2019
115,600
46,080
Profit and loss account - 1 April 2018
8.000
Machinery at cost
24,000
504,000
Remittances
112,000
1,088,000
Bank balance
18,400
316,800
Selling and distribution costs
93,200
115.200
880,000
880,000
3,978,080
3,978,080

Additional information:
1
The branch remitted Ush.64,000,000 on 30 March 2019 which was not received by the head office until 3 April 2019. The amount realised was Ksh.7,960,000.
2
In the month of February 2019, a customer of the branch paid the head office for goods supplied by the branch. The amount due from him was Ush.1,280,000 which realised Ksh.144,000. It has been correctly dealt with by the head office but not yet entered in the branch accounts.
3
Commission which is payable to the branch manager, is to be provided at a rate of 5% of the net profits of the branch after charging such commission.
4
The cost of sales figure includes a depreciation charge of 10% par annum on the cost of machinery.
5
A provision of Ksh.1,200,000 for unrealised profit in the branch inventory is to be made.
6
The relevant exchange rates were as follows: 
Ksh.
To
Ush.
On 1 April 2018
1
20
On 31 March 2019
1
16
Average rate for the year ended 31 March 2019
1
18
On date of purchase of freehold building and machinery
1
14

Required:
(i) Branch trial balance (after the necessary adjustments) in Kenya shillings. 
(ii) Income statement for the head office, the branch and the combined business for the year ended 31 March 2019. 
(iii) Combined statement of financial position as at 31 March 2019 (ignore the effects of taxation).


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November 2018

3 Questions
Question 5b
​​The following trial balance was extracted from the books of DD Associates, a firm of advocates, as at 30 September 2018:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Costs charged to clients on:
4,250
          Civil cases
2,450
          Criminal cases
260
          Oaths
340
          Conveyance fees
200
          Preparation of wills
1,104
Cases in progress as at 1 October 2017
744
Clients account (money held on behalf of clients)
816
Accounts payable 
2,440
Accounts receivable
255
General office expenses
255
Furniture, fittings and library books
1,350
Cash at bank: Clients' account
744
             Office
1,671
Capital
6,220
Disbursements on behalf of clients
360
Drawings
1,800
Salaries to office staff
2,160
Rent and rates
1,800
Postage and telephone
546
Printing and stationery
1,050
15,280
15,280

Additional information:
1
 It is estimated that debts amounting to Sh. 165,000 might not be collected and should be written off.
2
 Depreciation should be provided at the rate of 20% per annum on the book value of furniture, fittings and library books.
3
 Cases in progress as at 30 September 2018 were valued at Sh.705,000.

Required:
(i).   Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 September 2018. 
(ii).  Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2018.


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Question 4b
​ ​ ​​A, B and C have been in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively. Their financial year end is 30 September. A decided to quit the partnership with effect from 10 May 2018. The remaining two partners. B and C, decided to dissolve the partnership from that date. The terms of dissolution were that the assets were to be realised, outstanding debts paid and the remainder to be shared by the partners. A was to be paid in an equitable manner, distribution of cash being made as soon as possible.

The following is the statement of financial position of the partnership as at 10 May 2018:

                                             A, B and C
              Statement of financial position as at 10 May 2018
Assets
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Non-current assets (net book value):
Land and building 
182,000
Plant and machinery
73,600
Fixtures and fittings
20,800
Motor vehicle
7,200
Intangible asset (goodwill)
89,200
Current assets:
Inventory
68,000
Trade receivables
62,000
Bank balance
9,200
Cash balance
3,200
142,400
515,200
Capital and liabilities:
Capital accounts: A
100,000
                            B
64,000
                            C
40,000
204,000
Current accounts: A
32,000
                             B
22,000
54,000
258,000
Long-term liability:
Bank loan
160,000
Current liabilities:
33,200
Trade payables
64,000
Bank overdraft
97,200
515,200

Additional information:
1
The partnership had an insurance policy which entitled the firm to Sh.40,000,000 immediately a partner left.
2
Dissolution expenses amounted to Sh.1,800,000 and were paid on 30 August 2018.
3
As soon as sufficient money was available, all the outstanding payables were paid after the discount received which amounted to Sh.1,000,000.
4
Assets were sold and the monies received on piecemeal basis as follows:
Date
Particulars
Amount
Sh."000"
30 May 2018:
Insurance policy
40,000
Insurance benefit received (interest)
16,000
Land and building 
180,000
25 June 2018:
Plant and machinery
41,200
Trade receivables
26,000
20 July 2018:
Motor vehicle
6,400
Fixtures and fittings
8,800
15 August 2018:
Plant and machinery
32,400
Fixtures and fittings 
8,000
20 September 2018:
Inventory
68,000
Trade receivables
40,000

Required: 
(i) Statement showing how the proceeds of the dissolution will be shared between the partners. 
(ii) Realisation account. 
(iii) Partners' capital accounts.


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Question 1b
​ ​​The following trial balance relates to Marine Insurance Company Ltd. for the year ended 30 June 2018:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Ordinary shares of Sh.10 each
50,000
9% cumulative preference shares
20,000
Statutory reserve
4,200
Retained earnings
15,800
Freehold land 
18,000
Building: Cost
60,000
             : Accumulated depreciation
5,000
Equipment: Cost
60,000
             : Accumulated depreciation
13,000
Government securities
12,500
Investment in shares
28,500
Claims paid
28,400
Gross premiums earned
86,000
Re-insurance premiums ceded
10,700
Legal expenses
3,800
Commissions earned
450
Commissions payable
700
Unearned premiums
47,500
Operating expenses
14,250
Accrued preference dividends payable
5,400
Fees received
4,400
Repairs and maintenance
8,500
Trade receivables
15,350
Trade payab!es
8,500
Investment income 
1,800
Claims outstanding
4,100
Bank balances
3,900
Receivables arising out of re-insurance arrangements
1,550
266,150
266,150

Additional information:
1
The freehold land was revalued upwards by Sh.2 million but the revaluation had not been incorporated in the accounts.
2
Dividends on preference shares were in arrears for four years. The board has decided to pay the dividends for only three years.
3
Depreciation is to be charged per annum using the straight line method as follows:
Asset            Rate per annum
Building               2%
Equipment         15%
4
Claims amounting to Sh.2,850,000 were estimated to be outstanding as at 30 June 2018.
5
Current year's estimated tax is Sh.5,000,000.
6
Out of the total legal expenses incurred in the year ended 30 June 2018, Sh.2,450,000 was on claims paid.
7
The directors have recommended a first and final dividend of 20% on ordinary shares.

Required: 
(i) Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2018. 
(ii) Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018.


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May 2018

4 Questions
Question 3a
​​Outline three circumstances under which a partnership might be dissolved by operation of law.


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​​Discuss the impact of International Financial Repotting Standard (IFRS) 9 on the tax expenses of commcrcial banks,


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Question 4a
​​The following information was extracted from the books of Maendeleo Commercial 31 December 2017:

Sh."million"
Property, plant and equipment
6,750
Intangible assets
6,450
Ordinary shares (Sh.20 each)
15,255
Share premium
270
Revaluation reserves
1,380
Statutory reserves 
5,730
Interest income: Loan advances to customers
15,042
                          Finance lease
14,040
                          Deposits with other banks
3,024
                          Government bonds
7,230
Interest expenses: On customer deposits
7,500
                         On deposits with other banks
168
Fees and commissions received
5,592
Forex commission receivable
330
Other operating incomes
4,500
Fees and other expenses
450
Impairment of loans and advances
2,520
Administrative costs
11,580
General operating expenses
9,420
Income tax expenses
6,300
Retained revenue (1 January 2017)
49,920
Deposits with Central Bank
38,400
Deposits due from other banks
57,600
Government bonds and other securities
46,230
Loans and advances to customers
396,810
Other assets
2,145
Deferred tax assets
180
Other investments
468
Deferred tax liabilities
4,338
Other liabilities
3,300
Current tax liability
3,435
Deposits from other banks
6,600
Customer deposits
452,985

Additional information:
1
Intangible assets were impaired by 20% as at the end of the year.
2
Property, plant and equipment is to be revalued to Sh. 12,750 million.
3
An allowance for unserviced loans is to be created at 2% of the outstanding loans and advances to customers.

Required: 
(i)
Income statement for the year ended 31 December 2017.
(ii)
Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2017.


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Question 3b
​​Chanda, Pete and Kidole are partners in a partnership business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively after allowing for a 10% per annum interest on fixed capital balances and commission entitled to a partner.

The trial balance extracted from the financial records of the partnership as at 30 September 2017 is as set out below:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Land and buildings at cost
123,500
Motor vehicles at cost
80,600
Office equipment at cost
70,200
Furniture and fixtures at cost
52,000
Provision for depreciation: Buildings
20,150
                                          Motor vehicles
54,600
                                          Office equipment
24,400
                                          Furniture and fixtures
18,500
Investments
44,800
Goodwill
26,000
Inventories (30 September 2017)
31,200
Accounts receivable
25,400
Accounts payable
62,400
Bank overdraft
17,550
Accrued expenses
4,000
Capital accounts: Chanda
58,500
                             Pete
37,000
                             Kidole
31,500
Net profit for the year to 30 September 2017
91,000
Drawings: Chanda
7,800
                 Pete
6,500
                 Kidole
3,900
Current accounts: Chanda
20,800
                              Pete
18,200
                              Kidole
13,300
471,900
471,900

Additional information:
1
Kidole was the only active partner and was entitled to a commission of 15% based on the annual sales revenue which averaged Sh.20 million.
2
The partners resolved to convert their business into that of a company to be named Chapeki Limited with effect from 1 October 2017 under the following terms: 
  • Investments comprised equity investments which partners had acquired jointly. Each partner was to take over a portion of the investments equivalent to the profit share. The investments had a market value of Sh.50 million on 30 September 2017.
  • Other assets and liabilities were transferred to the new company at the following agreed values:
Sh."000"
Land and buildings
115,000
Motor vehicles
25,500
Office equipment
43,500
Furniture and fixtures
29,550
Inventories at book value less 5%
Accounts receivable at book value less 21½%
Current liabilities at book values
Goodwill was considered valueless and therefore was written off.
  • The purchase consideration on business purchase was agreed at Sh.250 million.
  • The partners were to become shareholders. The company issued ordinary shares at a par value of Sh. 10 each to the partners to satisfy the balances due to them as at 30 September 2017.
3
Upon incorporation, the new company issued new debentures at par, carrying interest at 14% per annum. The cash proceeds from the issue amounting to Sh.50 million were used to purchase additional stock of raw materials worth Sh.15 million. Accrued expenses were settled in full.

Required:
(i).  A realisation account, partners' capital accounts and Chapeki Limited's account to close off the partnership's books.
(ii). Opening statement of financial position of Chapeki Limited.


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November 2017

1 Questions
Question 3
​ ​​Tenda, Mema and Nenda have been in partnership for many years as TMN Enterprises, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1 respectively. Due to the hard economic times, the partners made a resolution to dissolve the partnership. 
The partnership's statement of financial position as at 31 August 2017, just prior to the dissolution was as follows:

                                 TMN Enterprises
Statement of financial position as at 31 August 2017
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Non-current assets:
Premises
10,500
Motor vehicles
4,580
Furniture and fittings
1,880
Equipment
2,340
19,300
Current assets:
Inventories
3,000
Trade receivables
2,000
Cash and bank
200
7,200
26,500
Capital account : Tenda
12,000
                          : Mema
8,000
                          : Nenda
4,000
24,000
Current account : Tenda
(2,000)
                          : Mema
(3,000)
                          : Nenda
(6,000)
(11,000)
Non-current liabilities:
Loan account - Mema
2,000
Loan from microfinance bank
4,000
6,000
Current liabilities:
Trade payables and accruals
7,500
26,500

The terms of dissolution were as follows:
1
The partners to take over the following assets:
 Equipment to be taken over by Tenda at an agreed valuation of Sh.2,000,000.
 Furniture to be taken over by Mema at a valuation of Sh.920,000. 
2
The remaining assets were realised on installment basis as follows:
1s¹ installment      Sh.12,000,000
2nd installment     Sh.3,600.000
3rd installment      Sh.2,610,000
3
Nenda was adjudicated bankrupt before the dissolution and liquidation ofthe partnership was completed.
4
Liquidation expenses amounted to Sh.450,000.
5
Trade payables were settled net of a discount of Sh.700,000.

Required: 
(a) A statement of cash distribution. 
(b) Realisation account. 
(c) Partners capital accounts.


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May 2017

2 Questions
Question 2
​ ​​​Dida and Vuma were partners in a wholesale business. The following balances were extracted from their books of account as at 30 April 2017:

Debit
Sh."000"
Credit
Sh."000"

Accruals
9,000
Capital account: Dida
20,000
                          Vuma
30,000
Equipment
20,000
Motor vehicles at cost
55,000
Accumulated depreciation: Equipment
8,000
                                           Motor vehicles
25,000
Cash and bank balances
21,000
Drawings: Dida
15,000
                 Vuma
10,000
Net profit for the year to 30 April 2017
149.000
Prepayments
3,000
Salary paid to Vuma
20,000
Inventory at cost (30 April 2017)
70,000
Trade payables 
118,000
Trade receivables
100,000
Premises
45,000
359,000
359,000

Additional information:
1
The partnership agreement includes the following arrangements between the partners:
  • Profits and losses are to be shared in the ratio of 3:1 for Dida and Vuma respectively.
  • Interest of 15% per annum is to be paid on the partners' fixed capital.
  • Interest at a rate of 10% per annum is to be charged on partners' drawings.
  • Vuma is entitled to a salary of Sh.20 million per annum.
2
 On 1 May 2017, a company known as Fariji Ltd. was incorporated in order to make an offer for the purchase of the partnership business. The arrangements were as follows:
Vuma to take over one of the motor vehicles at an agreed valuation of Sh.5 million.
Other assets and liabilities (except cash) were taken over by the company at the following values:
Sh. "000"
       Premises
50,000
       Motor vehicles
18,000
       Equipment
10,000
       Trade payables
80,000
       Accruals
10,000
       Inventory net of 10% for obsolete stock
       Receivables net of provision for doubtful debts of 5%
       Prepayments were valueless
3
Additional costs incurred by the partnership in arranging the sale of the business amounted to Sh.3 million.
4
The company agreed to issue 15 million shares of Sh.10 each at a premium of 24%. The shares were to be divided between Dida and Vuma in the ratio of 3:2 respectively.
5
The partners' drawings were made in the following months:
    Dida:   November 2016
    Vuma: February 2017 
6
The rule of Garner Vs Murray is to apply.

Required: 
(a) Realisation account. 
(b) Partners' capital accounts. 
(c) Statement of financial position of Fariji Ltd. as at 2 May 2017.


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Question 5b
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The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Malipo Insurance Company Ltd. which specialises in general insurance as at 31 March 2017:

Sh. "million"
Sh. "million"
Freehold property
5,040
Motor vehicle (net book value)
4,200
Machinery and equipment (net book value)
1,800
Furniture (net book value)
1,560
Audit fees paid
288
Directors fees
594
Depreciation on non-current assets
1,086
Management expenses: Marine
780
                                        Fire 
696
Accounts receivable and accounts payable
876
396
Investment income
336
Ordinary share capital
3,600
Share premium
1,200
Retained profit as at 1 April 2016
540
Premiums outstanding as at 1 April 2016: Marine
1,080
                                                                  Fire
840
Unearned premiums as at I April 2016: Marine
5,760
                                                               Fire
3,000
Claims outstanding as at 1 April 2016: Marine
960
                                                             Fire
648
Claims paid: Marine
2,964
                     Fire
2,160
Legal costs: Marine
216
                    Fire156
Expenses relating to claims (Marine)
384
Bad debts written off: Marine
204
                                   Fire
114
Investment in shares
1,680

Direct premiums received: Marine
5,400
                                           Fire
4,200
Re-insurance premiums received: Marine
1,440
                                                       Fire

960
Re-insurance premiums paid: Marine
960
                                                Fire
600
Bank balance and cash in hand
132
28,440
28,440

Additional information:
1
Unearned premiums reserve for unexpired risk is to be maintained at 100% and 50% of the premiums for marine insurance and fire insurance ance respectively.
2
Commission on both insurance ceded and re-insurance accepted is at a rate of 5% of the premiums.
3
The directors have proposed a dividend of 5% on the outstanding share capital as at 31 March 2017.
4
The tax rate applicable is 30%.
5
Premiums outstanding as at 31 March 2017 amounted to Sh.1,800 million and Sh.840 million for marine insurance and fire insurance respectively.
6
Claims intimated and outstanding as at 31 March 2017 amounted to Sh.900 million for marine insurance and Sh.576 million for fire insurance.

Required: 
(i) Revenue account for both marine insurance and fire insurance for the year ended 31 March 2017. 
(ii) Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 March 2017. 
(iii) Statement of financial position as at 31 March 2017.


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November 2016

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Question 5
​​Ali, Baba and Chake have been partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively. Accounts have been prepared on an annual basis to 31 December of each year. Ali, the only active partner died on 31 May 2016 and the remaining partners decided to dissolve the business from that date. The assets are to be realised, outstanding debts paid and any remaining cash is to be shared by the partners (including the executors of Ali's estate) in an equitable manner, distribution of cash being made as soon as possible. 

The statement of financial position as at 31 May 2016 revealed the following:

Ali, Baba and Chake 
Statement of financial position as at 31 May 2016:

Non-current assets:
"Sh.000"
"Sh.000"
"Sh.000"
Freehold land and buildings
75,000
Plant and machinery 
38,600
Fixtures and fittings
8,500
Motor vehicles
4,000
Intangible assets (goodwill)
50,000
176,100
Current assets:
Inventory
32,000
Trade receivables
32,500
Less: Allowance for doubtful debts
(3,000)
29,500
Cash
80
61,580
237,680
Capital and liabilities:
Capital accounts:
            Ali
50,000
           Baba
30,000
           Chake
20,000
100,000
Current accounts:
            Ali
20,000
           Baba
15,000
35,000
Long-term liabilities:
Loan - Ali 
10,000
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
28,500
Bank overdraft
64,180
92,680
237,680

Additional information:
1
Provision was to be made for dissolution expenses of Sh.1,200,000.
2
Premiums have been paid on life assurance policies for each partner to provide the firm with cash on death. The premiums have been charged to insurance expenses and the cash payable on death of any partner is Sh.20,000,000.
3
The assets were duly sold or settled and the monies received as follows:
"Sh.000"
20 June 2016:
Life policy on Ali's life
20,000
Life policy on the lives of Baba and Chake surrendered
10,000
21 July 2016:
Frechold land and buildings
100,000
Trade receivables (part)
15,000
Inventory (part)
10,000
18 August 2016:
Plant and machinery
25,500
Fixtures and fittings
6,000
Motor vehicles
2,500
25 October 2016:
Inventory (remainder)
18,000
Trades receivables (remainder)
21,000
4
Dissolution expenses amounted to Sh.1,000,000 and these were paid on 31 October 2016.
5
As soon as sufficient money was available to pay all outstanding creditors, this was done, discounts being received amounting to Sh.500,000.

Required: 
(a) Statement showing how the proceeds of the dissolution would be shared among the partners using maximum possible loss method. 
(b) Realisation account. 
(c) Capital accounts.


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Question 3b
​​Magari Insurance Company Limited specialises in motor vehicle insurance business. The following trial balance was extracted from the books ofthe company as at 31 October 2016:

Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Ordinary share capital (Sh.100 par value)
200,000
Retained earnings 
65,000
Investment income
89,564
Receivables arising out of direct insurance business
8,940
Payables arising from reinsurance arrangements
6,000
Bank balances
6,000
Investment
79,846

Property, plant and equipment (net book value)
495,600

Premium acquisition costs
12,000
Other operating expenses
101,424
Depreciation expenses for the year
40,000
Legal fees on claim settlements 
81,690
Reinsurance share of claims outstanding as at 1 November 2015
16,000
Gross claims outstanding as at 1 November 2015 
240,000
Reinsurance share of sale of salvaged motor vehicles
4,000
Sale of salvaged motor vehicles
26,000
Gross claims paid 
381,784
Reinsurance share of claims paid
200,000
Unearned premium reserves as at I November 2015
40,000
Gross premiums: From brokers
139,124
                            From direct clients
400,000
Reinsurance premiums ceded to: Reinsurance companies
92,000
                                                      Reinsurance brokers
88,000
Commissions payable
30,404
Reinsurance commissions receivable from: Reinsurance companies
4,000
                                                                      Reinsurance brokers
16,000
1,431,688
1,431,688

Additional information:
1.  The following valuations were made as at 31 October 2016: 

Sh."000"
- Claims outstanding
90,000
- Claims incurred but not reported
158,000

2. Income tax on current year's profit is estimated at Sh.28,000,000.

Required:
(i) Income statement for the year ended 31 October 2016. 
(ii) Statement of financial position as at 31 October 2016.


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May 2016

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Question 3
​​Faith and Hope were partners in a business of manufacturing and distributing construction materials, sharing profits and losses equally. The partners agreed that with effect from 1 January 2016, the business be split off and transferred to two separate companies; Mabati Ltd. and Nyumba Ltd. Mabati Ltd. took over the manufacturing business while Nyumba Ltd. took over the distribution business.

The partnership's statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015 was as follows:

Non-current assets
Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Land and building (at cost)
200,000
Motor vehicles (net book value)
150,000
Equipment (net book value)
33,000
383,000
Current assets
Cash in hand
     1,000
Account receivables:
Manufacturing
128,000
Distribution
216,000
Inventory:
Manufacturing
460,000
Distribution
225,000
1,030,000
1,413,000
Capital and liabilities
Capital: 
Faith
526,000
Hope
324,000
850,000
Non-current liability
Bank loan
24,000
Current liabilities
Bank overdraft 
  179,000
Account payables:
Manufacturing
308,000
Distribution
52,000
539,000
1,413,000

Additional information:
1
Mabati Ltd. took over all the non-current assets, cash, bank overdraft and its share of account receivables, inventory and account payables. Nyumba Ltd. took its share of account receivables, inventory and account payables. The assets and liabilities were transferred at book values and the partners were paid Sh.100 million being goodwill for the distribution business and Sh.80 million being goodwill for the manufacturing business.
2
The bank that had provided the loan agreed to accept Sh.14.4 million 10% debentures in Mabati Ltd. and Sh.9.6 million 10% debentures in Nyumba Ltd.
3
On 1 January 2016, the purchase consideration was settled by the allotment of fully paid ordinary shares of Sh.20 each in the respective companies as follows:
Faith: 23,750,000 shares in Mabati Ltd. and the balance in shares in Nyumba Ltd.
Hope: 15,920,000 shares in Nyumba Ltd. and the balance in shares in Mabati Ltd.
4
Mabati Ltd. also raised a 12% debenture of Sh.200 million on 1 January 2016 and paid-off the bank overdraft. The expenses incurred in raising the 12% debenture amounted to Sh.7 million.
5
Mabati Ltd. and Nyumba Ltd. also issued 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares of Sh.20 each respectively to two corporate investors, A Ltd. and B Ltd. on 1 January 2016.
6
None of the companiess has amortised the goodwill.
7
The formation expenses were paid by the respective companies as follows:
                     Sh. "million"
Mabati Ltd.         13
Nyumba Ltd.        8


Required: 
Prepare the following accounts in a columnar format where applicable: 
(a) Business purchases accounts. 
(b) Partners' capital accounts. 
(c) Bank account. 
(d) Vendor's account. 
(e) Statements of financial position for the two companies after formation.


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November 2015

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Question 3
​ ​Amu and Bala are equal partners in a firm that buys and sells jewellery. The financial year end ofthe business is 31 December.

On April 2014, they converted the partnership into a company, Ambala Ltd. The trial balance as at 31 December 2014 was given as follows:

Sh."000"
Sh."000"
Sales
77,025
Purchases
57,000
Discounts allowed
1,600
Bad debts
800
Rent
1,800
Salaries
5,400
Distribution expenses
600
Formation expenses (company)
240
Sundry expenses
950
Capital: Amu
18,000
Bala
13,000
Trade payables
9,300
Furniture and fittings
2.400
Motor vehicles
2,800
Inventory as at 1 January 2014
25,000
Trade receivables
8,100
Cash at bank
5,635
Drawings: Amu
2,700
Bala
2,300
117,325
117,325

Additional information:

  1. The partners have not made any changes to reflect the conversion of the partnership into a company.
  2. Sales and purchases accrued in the ratio of 20% and 80% for the partnership and company respectively during the year.
  3. Discounts allowed are to be apportioned in accordance with sales. Other expenses accrued evenly unless stated otherwise.
  4. All the bad debts were written off in the last nine months of the year.
  5. Depreciation per annum is to be provided using the reducing balance method as follows:

  6. Partnership
    Company
    Furniture and fittings
    10%
    12%
    Motor vehicles
    20%
    18%

    Included in the motor vehicles balance in the trial balance is a purchase of a motor vehicle for Sh.700,000 on 1 May 2014.
  7. Inventory as at 31 December 2014 was valued at Sh.20,825,000.
  8. Amu and Bala withdrew Sh.600.000 and Sh.1,300,000 respectively in the quarter ended 31 March 2014. They are entitled to director's salary of Sh.1,800.000 each per annum.
  9. The company issued 200,000 ordinary shares of Sh.150 each in settlement of the purchase of the assets and liabilities of the partnership.

Required:
(a) Income statement in columnar format for the partnership and company for the year ended 31 December 2014.
(b) Statement of financial position for the company as at 31 December 2014.


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Question 3b
​ ​​Fulcon Ltd. deals in Italian shoes. It has a head office in Westlands, Nairobi and branches in several parts of the city. Accounts of all branches are maintained in the head office books. The following information relates to transactions carried out by the Eastlands branch for the year ended 31 December 2014. The amounts are stated at selling price.

Sh. "000"
Opening inventory 
31,680
Goods received from head office 
700,368
Goods received from Southlands branch
3,360
Goods sent to Northlands branch from Eastlands branch
4,320
Goods returned to Eastlands branch by credit customers
5,280
Goods returned to Northlands branch by an Eastlands branch customer
1,932
Goods returned to head office 
8,160
Goods stolen from Eastlands branch
5,760
Cash sales
316,800
Credit sales
370,116

Additional information: 

  1. Goods were marked at a normal markup of 3/s. 
  2. To clear some old stocks, goods with a normal selling price of Sh.3 million were marked down by 20%. Two thirds of these goods had been sold as at 31 December 2014. 
  3. Other than the goods stolen there were no shortages or surpluses of goods in the year. 

Required: 
(i).    Eastlands branch inventory account for year ended 31 December 2014. 
(ii).   Eastlands branch markup account for year ended 31 December 2014. 
(iii).  Goods sent to Eastlands branch account for the year ended 31 December 2014.


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