F2 Exam Dumps - F2 Advanced Financial Reporting

AB sold the majority of its operating equipment to LM for cash on 30 December 20X9 and then immediately leased it back under an operating lease.  

AB used the cash proceeds from the sale to reduce its long term borrowings significantly.  No early repayment charge was levied by the lender.

Which of the following statements is true in respect of AB's ratios calculated at 31 December 20X9?

MNO has calculated its return on capital employed ratio for 20X4 and 20X5 as 41% and 56% respectively.

Taking each statement in isolation, which would explain the movement in the ratio between the 2 years?

On 30 November 20X9 OPQ acquires a financial asset that is classified as Available for Sale.

Which of the following describes the value of the financial asset on the date of acquisition?

XY owned 80% of the equity share capital of AB at 1 January 20X5.  XY disposed of 20% of AB's equity share capital on 31 December 20X5 for $200,000.  The non controlling interest was measured at $140,000 immediately prior to the disposal.  

What was the amount of the credit to retained earnings that XY will process in respect of this disposal when it prepares its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X5?

A local council is one year into a two year project to renovate local parks. The project is on track to be completed within the set time-scale, however it has proved more costly than initially expected.

The project is on track to be completed within its two year period. Contracts for the labour and materials needed to renovate the parks were agreed at the start of the project and no changes have arisen. Despite the fact

that the council has yet to fully settle these contracts, costs are set to be as budgeted.

Why would this example not be recognised as a provision?

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:

LM acquired 15% of the equity share capital of ST on 1 January 20X6 for $18 million.  LM acquired a further 50% of the equity share capital of ST for $50 million on 1 January 20X7 when the fair value of ST's net assets was $82 million.  The original 15% investment in ST had a fair value of $20 million at 1 January 20X7.  The non controlling interest in ST was measured at its fair value of $30 million at the date control in ST was acquired.  

Calculate the goodwill arising on the acquisition of ST that LM included in its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X7.

Give your answer to the nearest $ million.

$ ?  million

Entity A entered into a 3 year operating lease on 1 April 20X3.  The rentals are £5,000 a year payable in advance with an additional payment of $1,800 payable on 1 April 20X3. 

The rental expense to be included in the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X3 will be: