F2 Exam Question 1

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

F2 Exam Question 2

ST acquired 75% of the 2 million $1 equity shares of CD on 1 January 20X3, when the retained earnings of CD were S3,550,000. CD has no other reserves.
ST paid $5,600,000 for the shares in CD and the non controlling interest was measured at its fair value of S1,400,000 at acquisition.
At 1 January 20X3, the fair value of CD's net assets were equal to their carrying amount, with the exception of a building. This building had a fair value of $1,000,000 in excess of its carrying amount and a remaining useful life of 25 years on 1 January 20X3.
At 31 December 20X5, the retained earnings of ST and CD were $8,500,000 and $5,250,000 respectively.
What is the figure for non-controlling interest to be shown in the consolidated statement of financial position of ST as at 31 December 20X5?
  • F2 Exam Question 3

    Mr D, a CIMA qualified accountant, is working on the preparation of a long term profit forecast required by the local stock market prior to a new share issue of equity shares. At the most recent board meeting the directors requested that the forecast be inflated. In Mr D's view this would grossly overestimate the forecast profit. The board intends to publish the revised inflated forecast.
    Which THREE of the following are the ethical options available to Mr D in this situation?
  • F2 Exam Question 4

    Which of the following statements are true regarding consolidated cash flows after the acquisition of a subsidiary?
    Select ALL that apply.
  • F2 Exam Question 5

    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?