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May 2017

Unit: Financial Reporting

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1a
Public Sector Accounting Standards
With reference to International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) 14-Events After the Balance Sheet Date:

(i) Describe the two categories of events after the balance sheet date.
(ii) Explain two disclosure requirements for each category of events identified in (a) (i) above.
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1b
Accounting for Assets and Liabilities
​​In the context of International Accounting Standard (IAS) 40-Investment Property:

(i) Define an "investment property", citing two examples.
(ii) Identify two types of property that are specifically not considered as investment property.
(iii) Discuss the fair value model as applied in the valuation of investment property.
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2
Preparation of Financial Statements for different entities/Transaction
​ ​​​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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3
Preparation of Published Financial Statements
​​The following trial balance relates to Apple Ltd. as at 31 March 2017:
  
Sh. "000"
Sh. "000"
Ordinary shares of Sh.10 par value
100,000
Share premium
40,000
Retained earnings (1 April 2016)
22,400
Land and buildings at cost (Land Sh.40 million)
120,000
Plant and equipment at cost
189.000
Accumulated depreciation: 1 April 2016: Buildings
40,000
                                                 Plant and equipment
49,000
Inventories (31 March 2017)
87,400
Trade receivables
84,400
Bank balance
13,600
Deferred tax
12,400
Trade payables
70,200
Revenue
1,100,000
Cost of sales
823,000
Distribution costs
43,000
Administrative expenses
61,800
Dividends paid
40,000
Bank interest
1,400
Current tax
2,400
1,450,000
1,450,000

Additional information:
1
On 1 April 2016, the company's directors decided that land and buildings should be revalued at their market values. At that date, an independent expert valued land at Sh.24 million and buildings at Sh.70 million and these valuations were accepted by the directors. The remaining useful life of buildings on that date was 14 years. The company does not make a transfer to retained earnings for excess depreciation.
2
Plant and equipment is depreciated at 20% per annum using the reducing balance method and time apportioned as appropriate. Depreciation for the year is yet to be accounted for.
3
Directors' remuneration amounting to Sh.11 million should be provided for and is classified as administrative cost.
4
Income tax provision of Sh.54.4 million is required for the year ended 31 March 2017. As at that date, deferred tax liability amounted to Sh.18.8 million. The movement in deferred tax should be taken to profit or loss. The balance on the current tax in the trial balance represents over/under provision of tax liability for the year ended 31 March 2016.
5
On 1 July 2016, the company made a rights issue of 1 share for every 4 shares at Sh.24 each. Immediately before this issue, the stock market value of the shares was Sh.40 each.

 Required: 
(a) Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 March 2017. 
(b) Statement of changes in equity as at 31 March 2017. 
(c) Statement of financial position as at 31 March 2017.
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4
Accounting and Financial Statements for Interests in Other Entities
​ ​​The following financial statements relate to Hema Ltd. and its investment companies Shuka Ltd. and Ajabu Ltd. for the year ended 30 April 2017: 

Income statement for the year ended 30 April 2017

Hema Ltd.
Sh "million"
Shuka Ltd.
Sh "million"
Ajabu Ltd.
Sh "million"
Revenue
1,200
600
300
Cost of sales
(650)
(250)
(100)
Gross profit
550
350
200
Investment income
70
-
1
Distribution cost
(100)
(40)
(30)
Administrative expense
(130)
(90)
(50)
Finance cost
(40)
(20)
(20)
Profit before tax
350
200
101
Income tax expense
(70)
(50)
(31)
Profit for the year
280
150
70
Dividends paid
(50)
(50)
(30)
Retained profit for the year
230
100
40
Retained profit brought forward
480
275
160
Retained profit carried forward 
710
375
200

Statement of financial position as at 30 April 2017

Hema Ltd.
Sh. "million" 
Shuka Ltd.
Sh. "million" 
Ajabu Ltd.
Sh. "million" 
Assets
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment
1,250
800
650
Intangible assets
200
70
80
Investments
850
50
20
2,300
920
750
Current assets:
Inventory
200
75
60
Trade and other receivables
300
90
80
Financial assets at fair value
30
20
10
Cash and cash equivalents
150
40
40
680
225
190
Total assets
2,980
1,145
940
Equity and liabilities:
Equity:
Ordinary share capital
1000
200
200
Share premium 
300
50
50
Revaluation reserve
200
50
50
Retained profits 
710
375
200
2,210
675
500
Non-current liabilities:
10% loan stock
500
200
200
Current liabilities:

Trade and other payables
250
250
220
Current tax
20
20
20
270
270
240
Total equity and liabilities
2,980
1,145
940

Additional information:
1
Hema Ltd. acquired the investments in other companies as follows:
Company
Date
Shareholding
Cost of
purchase
Sh. "million"
Revaluation
reserve
Sh. "million"
Retained
profits
Sh. "million"
Shuka Ltd.
1 May 2014
80%
300
20
80
Ajabu Ltd.
1 May 2015
40%
200
25
150
Hema Ltd. also invested in half of the 10% loan stock in Shuka Ltd.
2
The fair value of the non-controlling interest in Shuka Ltd. was Sh.75 million on 1 May 2014.
3
During the year ended 30 April 2017, Hema Ltd. sold goods to Shuka Ltd. and Ajabu Ltd. as follows:

Selling price
Sh. "million"
Mark up
%
% of goods
held in stock
Shuka Ltd.
100
25
50
Ajabu Ltd.
50
25
Nil
4
On 1 May 2016, Hema Ltd. sold Shuka Ltd. an item of plant for Sh.200 million reporting a 25% profit on cost of the plant. The group charges depreciation at 20% per annum on cost of plant. 
5
All the goodwill of the two companies in which Hema Ltd. has invested are estimated to be impaired by 60% to the year ended 30 April 2017. 20% ofthe impairment relates to the current year.
6
Trade receivables and trade payables included Sh.50 million due from Shuka Ltd. to Hema Ltd. and Sh.10 million due from Ajabu Ltd. to Hema Ltd.
7
All dividends and interest had been paid by the end of the year.

Required:
(a).  Consolidated income statement for the year ended 30 April 2017. 
(b).  Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 April 2017. 
(c).  Consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 April 2017.
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5a
Accounting for Specialized Transactions
​​Distinguish between "value based" and "cost based" method in determining the stage of completion of a construction contract.
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5b
Preparation of Financial Statements for different entities/Transaction
​​
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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