CIMA F2 Exam
Advanced Financial Reporting (Page 3 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

CORRECT TEXT
In recent years EBITDA has been adopted by large entities as a key measure of performance. The following figures have been extracted from the financial statements of UV for the year ended 30 November 20X9:
What is EBITDA for UV for the year ended 30 November 20X9? Give your answer to the nearest $'000.
$ ? 000

  1. 61500,61500000

Answer(s): A



Which of the following is NOT an example of an unconsolidated structured entity as defined in IFRS12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities?

  1. A post-employment benefit plan
  2. A securitisation vehicle
  3. An asset-backed financing scheme
  4. An investment fund

Answer(s): A



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

  1. For an investor, preference shares carry more risk than ordinary shares.
  2. Unlike ordinary shares, preference shares may be cumulative.
  3. The characteristics of preference shares are closer to debt than equity.
  4. Preference shares cannot be issued as redeemable shares.
  5. Preference shareholders receive their dividend entitlement before the equity shareholders.
  6. Preference shareholders rank below the equity shareholders in a winding up.

Answer(s): B,C,E



CORRECT TEXT
The following is extracted from MN's statement of financial position at 30 September 20X1.



Calculate the gearing (measured as debt:equity) ratio of MN at 30 September 20X1.
Give your answer to one decimal place.
%

  1. 63.8, 63.78, 63.7, 63.80

Answer(s): A



Which TWO of the following statements about bonds and their issue are true?

  1. Credit rating agencies assign risk categories to bond issues.
  2. Bonds are a form of loan capital, traded on stock exchanges.
  3. Bonds are a risk-free form of investing because they will always be repaid.
  4. All bonds have the same terms and conditions when issued.
  5. A bond issue is never underwritten because the return is fixed and guaranteed.

Answer(s): A,B



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