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Free CIMA F2 Advanced Financial Reporting CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Exam Questions

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Question 1

Following the impairment review of the investment in BC, whatwould bethe carrying value ofthis associate in KL'sconsolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 20X9?

Correct Answer: A. $1,050,000

Question 2

Which TWO of the following would be the primary disadvantages of producing the disclosures required in IFRS12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities?

Correct Answer: A. The users of the financial statements may feel overburdened with information.; B. The disclosures take time and therefore incur costs which erodes shareholder value.

Question 3

The dividend yield of ST hasfallen in theyear to 31 May 20X5, compared to the previous year.

The share price on 31 May 20X4 was $4.50 and on 31 May 20X5 was $4.00. There were no issues of share capital during the year.

Whichof the following should explain the reduction in the dividend yield for the year to 31 May 20X5 compared to the previous year?

Correct Answer: A. The dividend paid in the year was reduced in order to pay for new assets.

Question 4

RS has issued an instrument with a nominal value of $1 million, at a discount of 2.5%, and a coupon rate of 6%. The terms of the issue are that the instrument must eitherbe redeemed at par, at the option of the holder, in three years' time, or alternativelyconverted into equity shares in RS.

The characteristics of this instrument taken as a whole indicates that it would be classified as which of the following?

Correct Answer: A. Compound instrument

Question 5

When consolidating for group accounts, a number of calculations and adjustments are required to properly combine the entities into a single group. Which of the following processes are involved in this consolidation method?

Select ALL that apply:

Correct Answer: A. Add together the assets and liabilities of parent and subsidiary; B. Adjust for investment in subsidiaries; C. Adjustment for equity

Question 6

BC are currently seeking to establish an accounting policy for a particular type of transaction.

There are four alternative ways in which this transaction can be treated. Each treatment will have a different outcome on the financial statements as follows:

* Treatment one means that the financial statements will be easier to prepare.

* Treatment two will give a fair representation of the transaction in the financial statements.

* Treatment three will maximise the profit figure presented in the financial statements.

* Treatment four means that the financial statements will be more easily understood by shareholders.

Which accounting treatment should BC adopt?

Correct Answer: B. Two

Question 7

Ratios calculated from thefinancial statements of ST Group for the years ended 31 August 20X7 and 20X6 are as follows:

Which of the followingwould have contributed to the movements in these ratios?

Correct Answer: C. During 20X7 ST Groupincreased the useful life of its vehiclesto five years from four and adjusted the depreciation charge accordingly.

Question 8

Which TWO of the following are true in relation to IAS21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates when consolidating an overseas subsidiary?

Correct Answer: A. Acurrent period exchange gain or loss is shown within the consolidated statement of comprehensive income within other comprehensive income.; B. Goodwill is re-translated at the end of each reporting period and reflected at the period end exchange rate in the consolidated statement of financial position.

Question 9

On 1 January 20X7 GH purchased plant and equipment at a cost of $400,000. The temporary differences in respect of this plant and equipment at 31 December 20X7 and 20X8 have been calculated as follows:

Assume that there are no other temporary differences in the periods and that the corporate income tax rate is 25%. GH is expected to have significant taxable profits in the future.

Which of the following is the correct impact in GH's statement of financial position at 31 December 20X8 in respect of deferred tax?

Correct Answer: A. Increase in the deferred tax asset.

Question 10

Which THREE of the following statements about preference shares are true?

Correct Answer: B. Unlike ordinary shares, preference shares may be cumulative.; C. The characteristics of preference shares are closer to debt than equity.; E. Preference shareholders receive their dividend entitlement before the equity shareholders.

Question 11

Which of the following statements are INCORRECT with regards to impairment of financial instruments; Select ALL that apply.

Correct Answer: A. Held to maturity instruments and available for sale assets are both measured at amortised cost and are therefore impacted by impairment.; B. If a loss is suspected following an impairment review, a financial asset is written down to its fair value.

Question 12

Which of the followingreduce the usefulnessof ratio analysis when comparing entities that operate in the same industry? Select ALL that apply.

Correct Answer: A. The revenue figure being aggregated from many different activities and sources.; B. Accounting estimates in respect of depreciation being different between entities.; D. An entity adopting a policy of revaluing its non current assets.; E. Ratio calculations being based on historical information.

Question 13

LM acquired 80% of the equity shares of ST when ST's retained earnings were $50 million. The fair value of the net assets of ST included a contingent liability with a fair value of $100 million at the date of acquisition and a fair value of $40 million at 31 December 20X6. No other fair value adjustments were required at the date of acquisition.

LM and ST had retained earnings of $200 million and $80 million respectively at 31 December 20X6.

The consolidated retained earnings of LM at 31 December 20X6 were:

Correct Answer: C. $272 million

Question 14

On 1 January 20X7 GH purchased plant and equipment at a cost of $400,000. The temporary differences in respect of this plant and equipment at 31 December 20X7 and 20X8 have been calculated as follows:

Assume that there are no other temporary differences in the periods and that the corporate income tax rate is 25%. GH is expected to have significant taxable profits in the future.

Which of the following is the correct impact in GH's statement of financial position at 31 December 20X8 in respect of deferred tax?

Correct Answer: A. Increase in the deferred tax asset.

Question 15

Following a wedding in October 20X0 ten people contracted food poisoning from eating food cooked by the wedding caterer PQ. At 31 December 20X0 PQ was advised by its legal advisors that aliability was possible but not probable and the incident was disclosed as a contingent liability at that date.

As the result of developments in the case, which is still not settled, PQ was advised that it is now probable, as at 31 December 20X1, that they will be found liable and will therefore have to pay damages of unknown value.

Which of the following would indicate that in the financial statements of PQ for the year ended 31 December 20X1 this should still be recognised as a contingent liability rather than a provision?

Correct Answer: A. There is no reliable estimate of the cost.