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Advanced Financial Reporting Questions 111–115 (page: 24)

XY purchased $100,000 of quoted 8% bonds in the current year which it intends to hold until redemption.
Which of the following identifies the correct classification and subsequent measurement basis for this financial instrument?

FG and RS operate in the same retail sector within the same country and are of a similar size. The following ratios have been calculated based on the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 20X4:



Which of the following factors would limit the usefulness of these ratios as a basis for assessing the comparative performances of FG and RS?

JKL measure gearing as debt:equity, based on book values. At 31 December 20X5 the ratio is 2:3 and JKL would like this to be 2:5.
Which of the following transactions individually would achieve this?

Which of the following actions should XY's management take in order to reduce its investment in working capital?

XY acquired 75% of the equity shares of LM on 31 December 20X3. LM acquired 60% of the equity shares of JK on 31 December 20X4 for $950,000. XY measured the non controlling interest in JK at the date of acquisition using the proportionate share of the fair value of the net assets acquired. The fair value of JK's net assets was $850,000 at 31 December 20X4.
What is the value of goodwill that XY will include in its consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 30X4 in respect of JK as a result of gaining indirect control?