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April 2024

Unit: Public Finance and Taxation

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1a
Public Debt Management
​ ​​(i) With reference to sources of public debt, distinguish between “external sources” and “domestic sources” giving an example in each case. 

(ii) Summarise THREE objectives of public debt management office.
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1b
Introduction to Public Financial Management
​​Highlight FOUR documents that are prepared in the process of county government budget preparation clearly indicating their timelines as envisaged by the provisions of Public Financial Management Act.
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1c
Procurement in public entities
​​The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (PPAD) Act requires that all public entities delegate the responsibility of evaluating tenders to the tender evaluation committee upon submission of the tenders by the tenderers. 

 Summarise SIX criteria used by the tender evaluation committee to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the tenders pursuant to Section 80 of the PPAD Act.
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1d
Oversight Function in Public Finance Management
​​Outline FIVE roles of the council of governors in county financial management.
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2a
Public Private Partnerships Arrangements
​ ​​Explain the term “special purpose vehicle” as used under the Public Private Partnerships Act.
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2b
Oversight Function in Public Finance Management
​​Discuss THREE ways through which the National Assembly budget committee contributes to the scrutiny and oversight of public finance management.
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2c
Administration of Value Added Tax (VAT)
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​​​Kenley Ltd. is a merchandising company operating in Kenya. The following transactions were extracted from the company’s records during the month of September 2023:

Sh.
Sales at standard rate
6,199,997
Exports to Egypt
800,000
Purchases at standard rate
4,000,000
Purchase of oil and fuel for delivery van
360,500
Repairs of office furniture
64,000
Audit fees
160,000
Salaries and wages
1,480,000
Purchase of stationery
68,000
Electricity bills for the month (not paid)
56,400
Legal fees
48,600
Purchases from traders not registered for VAT 
580,000
Zero rated sales
400,000

Additional information: 
  1. The VAT accountant established that standard rate purchases were understated by 20%. 
  2. Sales at standard rate included goods valued at Sh.278,400 sold to a credit customer who was declared bankrupt during the month. 
  3. A customer returned goods sold at standard rate valued at Sh.58,000 to the company and a credit note was issued immediately. 
  4. Credit suppliers issued debt notes in respect to suppliers at standard rate amounting to Sh.580,000. 
  5. The accountant also established that an invoice of Sh.480,000 from a foreign supplier was not recorded in the books. The import duty for these goods was at the rate of 20%. 
  6. Repairs of office furniture was carried out by a local carpenter not registered for VAT. 
  7. Transactions are inclusive of VAT at a rate of 16% where applicable. 

Required: 
Compute the value added tax (VAT) payable by or refundable to Kenley Ltd. for the month of September 2023.
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3a
Miscellaneous fees and levies
​​Explain the applicable rate and the due date for the affordable housing levy.
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3b
Introduction to Taxation
​​Explain THREE ways through which individuals could engage in tax avoidance.
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3c
Taxation of Income
​ ​ ​ ​​John Musyoka is employed as a finance manager by Safari Real Estate Ltd. He reported the following details of his income and that of his wife for the year ended 31 December 2023: 

1
He was entitled to a basic salary of Sh.400,000 per month (PAYE of Sh.120,000 per month was deducted).
2
He was also entitled to an annual bonus of Sh.120,000 during the year. The bonus for the year 2023 was however not paid until February 2024.
3
The employer provided him with a motor vehicle of 2600cc that had cost the company Sh.3,200,000 in the year 2021. The vehicle was valued at Sh.2,500,000 at the beginning of the year 2023.
4
His annual mortgage repayment of Sh.820,000 inclusive of interest of Sh.180,000 was settled by the employer. The loan was obtained from Elite Bank on 1 January 2023 to purchase own residential house.
5
The following deductions were made from his salary during the year:
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                                                                               Sh.
Subscription to Jenga Golf club                        66,000
Contribution to a registered pension scheme 180,000
6
He received a gross dividend of Sh.80,000 from his shares in Safari Real Estate Ltd. where the withholding tax was paid by the company.
7
His wife Janet Musyoka is employed by Bright Farmers Co-operative Society as a general manager at a basic salary of Sh.160,000 per month.
8
She is housed within the co-operative society’s farm where she contributes 5% of her basic salary as rent. She received free farm produce worth Sh.24,000 during the year.
9
Her other income comprised of:
  • Interest income, 10 year infrastructure development bond Sh.120,000
  • Interest from Wemah Development Bank Ltd. Sh.85,000 (net).
  • Gross farming income of Sh.240,000 excluding family consumption valued at Sh.30,000.
10
John Musyoka and his wife Janet Musyoka have been filing separate tax returns to the revenue authority.
11
Ignore computation of affordable housing levy.

Required: 
(i) Compute the taxable income for John Musyoka and his wife Janet Musyoka for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

(ii) Determine the tax payable (if any) on income computed in (c) (i) above
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4a
Taxation of Income
​​Explain the term “credit method” as used in double taxation agreement.
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4b
Customs Taxes and Excise Taxes
​​Describe THREE ways in which the operation of bonded warehouses contributes to trade facilitation and international commerce in your country.
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4c
Taxation of Income
​ ​ ​​​Lamek Ltd. is a company engaged in manufacturing business. The following details were extracted from the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023: 

Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2023
Sh.
Sh,
Turnover (inclusive of VAT at the rate of 16%)
9,744,000
Profit on sale of motor vehicle
260,000
Insurance compensation for stock destroyed by fire
374,200
10,378,200
Less expenses:
Purchases
2,880,000
New furniture
400,000
Salaries and wages
380,000
Legal expenses
420,000
General expenses
1,560,000
Corporation tax
464,000
Advertisement
520,000
Audit fees
194,000
Office rent
240,000
Purchased goodwill
90,000
Repairs and maintenance
360,000
(7,508,000)
2,870,200

Additional information:
1
 Purchases were overstated by 20% and includes carriage cost of Sh.20,000 for furniture for use in the business.
2
Legal expenses comprised:
Sh.
Conveyance fees - Company land
40,000
Defending the company against tax evasion case
68,000
Registration of trade mark
42,000
Negotiation of goodwill 
40,000
Renewal of 100-year lease agreement
36,000
Loan negotiation fees 
74,000
Defending company against trade dispute
20,000
Negotiating employee salaries with Union
100,000
420,000
3
General expenses included:
Sh.
General allowance on bad debts
38,400
Office partitions
60,000
Purchase of photocopier
180,000
Purchase of computers
350,000
Donations to charitable organisations
124,000
Construction of sewerage plant
680,000
4
Repairs and maintenance included: 
Sh.
Purchase of metallic doors
28,200
Purchase of motor vehicle engine
54,000
Purchase of plastic tank
60,000
Construction of fire exit
184,000
5
Advertisement costs include software expenses for office computers at a cost of Sh.190,000.

Required: 
(i) Prepare a statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

(ii) Determine corporation tax payable or refundable, assuming total instalment tax paid was Sh.2,084,920
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5a
Miscellaneous fees and levies
​​Summarise FOUR criticisms associated with the imposition of miscellaneous fees and levies in developing countries.
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5b
Administration of Income Tax and Tax Procedures
​​Identify FOUR benefits that could accrue to a taxpayer from appointing a tax representative.
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5c
Investment Allowances/deductions
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Fantah Manufacturing Company Ltd. started its operation on 1 January 2022 producing soft drinks for the local market. 

The company acquired the following assets on commencement of its operations:

Sh.
Land
12,500,000
Factory building
44,000,000
Office building
8,000,000
Processing machinery
2,400,000
Patents
400,000
File cabinet
100,000
Office furniture
480,000
Electric ceiling fans
230,000
Delivery vans
12,000,000
LCD television
120,000
Photocopier
280,000
Computers
1,800,000
Telecommunication equipment
640,000
Borehole
2,400,000
Water tanks
720,000
Water pump
360,000
3 lorries (4 tonnes)
9,600,000

Additional information: 
1
The company disposed of computers and electric ceiling fans that were not suitable for the company on 1 January 2023 which had cost Sh.240,000 and Sh.80,000 respectively. 
2
The company acquired the following assets during the year 2023:
Sh.
Trucks and trailers
4,800,000
Data handling machine
360,000
2-saloon cars (each Sh.3,600,000)
7,200,000
Workshop machinery
2,100,000

Required: 
Compute investment allowances due to the company for the years ended 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2023.
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