CIMA F2 Exam Questions
Advanced Financial Reporting (Page 8 )

Which of the following would limit the effectiveness of analysis performed on the operating profit margins of two separate entities with the same total revenue over a12 month period?

On 1 January 20X1 KL acquired 75% of the equity shares of PQ. Goodwill arising on the acquisition was $480,000. On 31 December 20X3 KL sold the full investment of PQ to XY Group for $2,000,000. On this date the net assets of PQ were $1,340,000 and the non-controlling interests stood at $410,000.
What is the gain on disposal to be recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss of KL?

ST acquired 70% of the equity shares of DE for $87,500 on 30 September 20X5. At the date of acquisition the net assets of DE were $54,700 and the fair value of the non controlling interest was measured at $19,700. There has been no impairment of goodwill. On 30 September 20X9 ST disposed of its entire investment in DE for $262,500 when the net assets of DE were $96,250.
What is the gain or loss on disposal of DE that will be included in ST's consolidated profit or loss for the year ended 30 September 20X9?

AB acquired 90% of the equity of YZ on 31 December 20X2. On the same date YZ acquired 60% of the equity shares of VW for $750,000. AB has no other subsidiaries. The following information regarding YZ and VW was available:



What amount will AB include in its consolidated statement of financial position in respect of non controlling interest at 31 May 20X6?

On 1 January 20X4 JK had 1,500,000 ordinary shares in issue. On 1 September 20X4 JK issued 600,000 ordinary shares at the market value of $2.50 a share. For the financial year ended 31 December 20X4 the statement of profit or loss shows profit before tax of $625,000 and profit after tax of $500,000.
What is the earnings per share for the year ended 31 December 20X4?