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The following summary of receipts and payments was extracted from the records of the Ministry of Finance for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2010.
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The following summary of receipts and payments was extracted from the records of the Ministry of Finance for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2010.

Required:
The statement of comparison of budget and actual amounts for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2010 in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) 24 (Presentation of Budget Information in Financial Statements
Date posted:
February 15, 2019
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In the context of IPSAS 19 (Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets), explain the meaning of the term 'constructive obligation'.
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In the context of IPSAS 19 (Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets), explain the meaning of the term 'constructive obligation'.
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February 15, 2019
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In the context of IPSAS 23 (Revenue from Non-exchange Transactions), summarize five sources of revenue from non-exchange transactions recognized by this standard.
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In the context of IPSAS 23 (Revenue from Non-exchange Transactions), summarize five sources of revenue from non-exchange transactions recognized by this standard.
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February 15, 2019
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With reference to IPSAS 9 (Revenue from Exchange Transactions), summarize five conditions that must be satisfied before revenue from the sale of goods can be...
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With reference to IPSAS 9 (Revenue from Exchange Transactions), summarize five conditions that must be satisfied before revenue from the sale of goods can be recognized.
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February 15, 2019
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In the context of IPSAS 4 (The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates), explain how exchange differences arising on monetary items are recognized.
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In the context of IPSAS 4 (The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates), explain how exchange differences arising on monetary items are recognized.
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February 15, 2019
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With reference to IPSAS 26 (Impairment of Non-Cash Generating Assets):
i) Explain the meaning of ‘cash-generating assets’.
ii) Analyse the criteria that could be used to identify...
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With reference to IPSAS 26 (Impairment of Non-Cash Generating Assets):
i) Explain the meaning of ‘cash-generating assets’.
ii) Analyse the criteria that could be used to identify ah asset that might be impaired.
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February 15, 2019
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In the context of unethical management practices, discuss four incentives that could motivate the management of a business entity to manipulate the entity's financial statements...
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In the context of unethical management practices, discuss four incentives that could motivate the management of a business entity to manipulate the entity's financial statements as well as the underlying supporting records.
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February 14, 2019
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Pamoja group has-prepared the following draft statements of financial position as at 30 June:
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Pamoja group has-prepared the following draft statements of financial position as at 30 June:


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February 14, 2019
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The following trial balance relates to Ndovu Limited as at 31 March 2013:
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The following trial balance relates to Ndovu Limited as at 31 March 2013:

Additional information:
1. The value of land in the trial balance is given as Sh.300 million. The buildings were revalued on 31 March 2013 at Sh.920 million. The estimated useful life of buildings was 20 years as at 1 April 2012. Depreciation on buildings is charged at 60% to cost of sales and 20% each to distribution costs and administrative expenses.
2. The company constructed its own plant at a total cost of Sh.240 million. The plant was brought into use on 1 October 2012 but its cost had not been capitalized. Instead, its cost had been included in the cost of sales. Plant is depreciated at 12.5% per annum using the reducing balance method (time apportioned) and charged to the cost of sales.
3. The fair value of the investments held at fair value was Sh.271 million as at 3 1 March 2013.
4. The balance of tax on the trial balance represents an overprovision of previous years" tax.
The estimate of tax for the current year is Sh.187 million. At 31 March 2013, there were Sh.400 million of taxable temporary differences. For deferred, tax assume an average tax rate of 30%.
5. The 2% loan note was issued on 1 October 2012 under the terms that require a large premium on repayment. The effective interest rate therefore is 6% per annum.
6. The suspense account relates to a rights issue of shares that was made on 1 January 2013. The terms of the issue were one share for every four held at Sh.8 per share. The par value of each share is Sh.5. The issue was fully subscribed.
Required:
Prepare the following statements in a format suitable for publication:
a) Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 March 2013.
b) Statement of financial position as at 31 March 2013.
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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The Kengo group has prepared the following financial statements for the years ended 31st March 2013 and 2012:
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The Kengo group has prepared the following financial statements for the years ended 31st March 2013 and 2012:


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February 14, 2019
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The following trial balance relates to Mapema Limited, a quoted company, as at 30 April 2013:
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The following trial balance relates to Mapema Limited, a quoted company, as at 30 April 2013:


Required:
Prepare for publication purposes:
a) A statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 April 2013.
b) A statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 April 2013.
c) A statement of financial position as at 30 April 2013.
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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The following financial statements relate to the Crest group for the year ended 31 March 2013:
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The following financial statements relate to the Crest group for the year ended 31 March 2013:



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February 14, 2019
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The following are the group income statement and group statement or financial position of Soma group of companies, for the financial year ended 31 October...
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The following are the group income statement and group statement or financial position of Soma group of companies, for the financial year ended 31 October 2013:



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February 14, 2019
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Zeddy Limited is a company quoted at the securities exchange. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of the company as at 31...
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Zeddy Limited is a company quoted at the securities exchange. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of the company as at 31 October 2014:


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February 14, 2019
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Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in pension accounts
(i) Funded schemes.
(ii) Experience adjustments.
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Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in pension accounts
(i) Funded schemes.
(ii) Experience adjustments.
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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The following relates to Waastaafu Retirement Benefits Scheme, a defined benefit plan, for the years ended 31 December 2005, 2006, and 2007:
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The following relates to Waastaafu Retirement Benefits Scheme, a defined benefit plan, for the years ended 31 December 2005, 2006, and 2007:

Additional information:
1. As at 1 January 2005, the present value of plan obligations and fair value of plan assets were both sh. 1000 million.
2. Net cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains as at 1 January 2005 were sh. 140 million.
3. Assume all transactions occurred at the year end.
Required:
i) Actuarial gains or losses on the present value of plan obligations.
ii) Actuarial gains or losses on fair value of plan assets.
iii) Net pension cost to be charged in the income statement.
iv) Scheme balances to be reflected in the balance sheet
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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Zedkey Ltd. operates a defined benefit pension plan The following financial data relates to the scheme for the past three years ended 30 April 2012:
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Zedkey Ltd. operates a defined benefit pension plan The following financial data relates to the scheme for the past three years ended 30 April 2012:

Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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In the context of IAS 19 (Employee Benefits), evaluate:
(i) When an amount should be recognized as a defined benefit liability.
(ii) The treatment of actuarial gains...
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In the context of IAS 19 (Employee Benefits), evaluate:
(i) When an amount should be recognized as a defined benefit liability.
(ii) The treatment of actuarial gains or losses.
(iii) The items that should be recognized in the income statement.
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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With reference to IFRS 2 'Share Based Payments', outline three types of share based payment transactions.
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With reference to IFRS 2 'Share Based Payments', outline three types of share based payment transactions.
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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Jallam Co. Ltd. had been preparing its financial statements using actual taxes payable method for computing tax expense. In the year ended 30 June 2000,...
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Jallam Co. Ltd. had been preparing its financial statements using actual taxes payable method for computing tax expense. In the year ended 30 June 2000, the company changed to deferred tax method and the new policy was to be applied retroactively to the accounts of the years ended 30 June 1999 and 2000.
The following are the balance sheets of the company for the two years ended 30 June 1999 and 2000 before incorporating tax expense for the year 2000

No acquisition or disposal of fixed assets took place in the year ended 30 June 2000
3. Written down value of fixed assets were Sh.22, 500,000 and Sh.18, 000,000 as at 30 June 1999 and 2000 respectively
4. Stocks as at 30 June 2000 are net of a general provision for price fluctuation of 10% of the cost. The provision is not allowed for tax purposes.
5. Accruals include leave passage provision of Sh.2, 500,000 as at 30 June 1999 and Sh.1, 800,000 as at June 2000
6. Prepayments for the year 2000 include Sh.2, 000,000 allowed as a deduction on computation of current tax.
7. Assets subjects to wear and tear allowance were first revalued in 1999 and revaluation repeated in 2000. No adjustments were made to the tax base of the assets following the revaluations.
8. Foreign exchange loss balances amounted to Sh.3, 600,000 and Sh.2, 800,000 on 30 June 1999 and 2000 respectively.
9. Donations in the year 2000 were Sh.5, 000,000.
10 Tax rates in 1999 and 2000 were 40% and 50% respectively.
Current tax for a year is paid on 15 September of the following financial year.
Required:
a) Current tax for the year ended 30 June 2000
b) Using the method recommended by the revised IAS 12, calculate deferred tax expense or income for the years 1999 and 2000
c) The current tax account, deferred tax account and revaluation account for the years 1999 and 2000
Date posted:
February 14, 2019
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