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Question 2: Porter, a public limited company, is the parent of a listed group of companies...

Question 2: Porter, a public limited company, is the parent of a listed group of companies which have a year end of 30 April 2020. Porter’s functional currency is the pound (£) and presents its individual and consolidated financial statements in £. The statements of financial position for two entities as at 30 April 2020 are presented below:

Porter

Belobe

£000

C'000

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

15,025

7,234

Investment in Belobe at cost

9,150

24,175

7,234

Current assets

4,000

4,266

Total assets

28,175

11,500

Equity and liabilities

Share capital

4,500

2,150

Retained reserves

19,175

6,730

23,675

8,880

Current liabilities

4,500

2,620

Total equity and liabilities

28,175

11,500

Additional information

1. Porter acquired 75% of Belobe on 1 May 2019 for £9,150,000 when the retained reserves of Belobe were 3,155,000 Crowns. The functional currency of Belobe is Crowns.

2. The group policy is to value non-controlling interest at the proportionate share of the fair value of the net assets at acquisition.

3. Belobe made a profit of 3,575,000 Crowns for the year ended 30 April 2020.

4. The exchange rates between the £ and Crowns are as follows:

1 May 2019 £1: 0.69 Crowns

30 April 2020 £1: 0.62 Crowns

Average rate for the year ended 30 April 2020: £1: 0.64 Crowns

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO:

(a) Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position for the Porter group as at 30 April 2020.

(b) Prepare a reconciliation of the consolidated retained reserves figure showing the exchange gains and losses.

(c) Explain your calculation of goodwill and the treatment of exchange differences on goodwill for the year ended 30 April 2020. Your answer should refer to the relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS).(maximum word count 200 words) TOTAL 50 MARKS

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Accounting Cycle Review 11-01 a,b, c1-c3 Morgan Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2019, is presented...

Accounting Cycle Review 11-01 a,b, c1-c3

Morgan Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2019, is presented below.

MORGAN COMPANY
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2019

Cash $30,000 Accounts Payable $12,250
Inventory 30,500 Interest Payable 300
Prepaid Insurance 6,084 Notes Payable 60,000
Equipment 38,520 Owner’s Capital 32,554
$105,104 $105,104


During January 2020, the following transactions occurred. (Morgan Company uses the perpetual inventory system.)

1. Morgan paid $300 interest on the note payable on January 1, 2020. The note is due December 31, 2021.
2. Morgan purchased $240,000 of inventory on account.
3. Morgan sold for $489,000 cash, inventory which cost $263,000. Morgan also collected $31,785 in sales taxes.
4. Morgan paid $236,000 in accounts payable.
5. Morgan paid $16,500 in sales taxes to the state.
6. Paid other operating expenses of $20,500.
7. On January 31, 2020, the payroll for the month consists of salaries and wages of $58,000. All salaries and wages are subject to 7.65% FICA taxes. A total of $8,700 federal income taxes are withheld. The salaries and wages are paid on February 1.


Adjustment data:

8. Interest expense of $300 has been incurred on the notes payable.
9. The insurance for the year 2020 was prepaid on December 31, 2019.
10. The equipment was acquired on December 31, 2019, and will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over 5 years with a $3,060 salvage value.
11. Employer’s payroll taxes include 7.65% FICA taxes, a 5.4% state unemployment tax, and an 0.8% federal unemployment tax.

A)Prepare journal entries for the transactions listed above and the adjusting entries.

B)Prepare an adjusted trial balance at January 31, 2020.

C)Prepare an income statement.

D)Prepare an owner’s equity statement for the month ending January 31, 2020.

E)Prepare a classified balance sheet as of January 31, 2020

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On 11 August 2020, Vanya Ho entered into a contract with Diego Toh to renovate her...

On 11 August 2020, Vanya Ho entered into a contract with Diego Toh to renovate her school, The Umbrella Learning Centre and to set up the internet system for the school’s online lessons starting in October. They agreed to the total sum of $100,000 with a 10% deposit of $10,000 to be paid on the signing of the contract. $20,0000 was to be paid upon the design being approved by Vanya Ho. The balance of $70,000 was to be paid on the completion of the renovation works. The contract provided that Diego Toh was to complete the renovation works and handover the school to Vanya Ho not later than 20 September 2020.

The design was approved by Vanya Ho on 18 August 2020. Diego Toh proceeded with the renovation which was completed on 19 September 2020. Vanya inspected the renovation work on 20 September 2020. She was not pleased with the internet system when she tested the wifi connection. The wifi signals were weak and created issues for running the online lessons. Diego Toh explained that his electricians have gone back to Malaysia and would only be back early 2021. He insisted that the renovation works including the setting up of the internet system were in accordance with the design as approved by Vanya.

On 21 September, Vanya Ho called an independent electrician, Klaus Soh, to inspect and advise on internet system. Klaus Soh explained that the internet system was poorly set-up. He quoted $2,000 to rectify the defects which could be completed by 25 September 2020.

On 22 September, Diego Toh contacted Vanya Ho and demanded payment of the balance amount of $70,000. Vanya Ho refused to pay the balance and insisted that Diego Toh rectify the internet system by 26 September 2020.

Advise Diego Toh on the following:

Diego Toh would like to claim the full amount of $70,000. Discuss the LEGAL PRINCIPLES concerning the performance of the contract, APPLY the legal principles, and CONCLUDE on whether Diego Toh could discharge the contract with Vanya Ho and claim the full amount of $70,000.

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On 11 August 2020, Vanya Ho entered into a contract with Diego Toh to renovate her...

On 11 August 2020, Vanya Ho entered into a contract with Diego Toh to renovate her school, The Umbrella Learning Centre and to set up the internet system for the school’s online lessons starting in October. They agreed to the total sum of $100,000 with a 10% deposit of $10,000 to be paid on the signing of the contract. $20,0000 was to be paid upon the design being approved by Vanya Ho. The balance of $70,000 was to be paid on the completion of the renovation works. The contract provided that Diego Toh was to complete the renovation works and handover the school to Vanya Ho not later than 20 September 2020. The design was approved by Vanya Ho on 18 August 2020. Diego Toh proceeded with the renovation which was completed on 19 September 2020. Vanya inspected the renovation work on 20 September 2020. She was not pleased with the internet system when she tested the wifi connection. The wifi signals were weak and created issues for running the online lessons. Diego Toh explained that his electricians have gone back to Malaysia and would only be back early 2021. He insisted that the renovation works including the setting up of the internet system were in accordance with the design as approved by Vanya. On 21 September, Vanya Ho called an independent electrician, Klaus Soh, to inspect and advise on internet system. Klaus Soh explained that the internet system was poorly set-up. He quoted $2,000 to rectify the defects which could be completed by 25 September 2020. On 22 September, Diego Toh contacted Vanya Ho and demanded payment of the balance amount of $70,000. Vanya Ho refused to pay the balance and insisted that Diego Toh rectify the internet system by 26 September 2020.

(b) Diego Toh would like to claim the full amount of $70,000. Discuss the LEGAL PRINCIPLES concerning the performance of the contract, APPLY the legal principles, and CONCLUDE on whether Diego Toh could discharge the contract with Vanya Ho and claim the full amount of $70,000.

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Purple Company has $200,000 in net income for 2018 before deducting any compensation or other payment...

Purple Company has $200,000 in net income for 2018 before deducting any compensation or other payment to its sole owner, Kirsten. Kirsten is single and she claims the $12,000 standard deduction for 2018. Purple Company is Kirsten's only source of income. Ignoring any employment tax considerations, compute Kirsten's after-tax income for each of the following situations. Click here to access the 2018 individual tax rate schedule to use for this problem. Assume the corporate tax rate is 21%. When required, carryout intermediate tax computations to the nearest cent and then round your final tax liability to the nearest dollar. a.

If Purple Company is a proprietorship and Kirsten withdraws $50,000 from the business during the year; Kirsten claims a $40,000 deduction for qualified business income ($200,000 × 20%). Kirsten's taxable income and after tax income are?

Purple Company is a C corporation and the corporation pays out all of its after-tax income as a dividend to Kirsten. Note: Individual taxpayers received preferential treatment regarding the taxation of qualified dividends (0%,15%,20%). For single taxpayers, the 0 percent rate applies to the first $38,600 of taxable income. Purple Corporation's after-tax income and Kristen's after tax income are?

Purple Company is a C corporation and the corporation pays Kirsten a salary of $158,000. Kirsten's after-tax income is

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Blossom Inc. had sales of $2,300,000 for the first quarter of 2020. In making the sales,...

Blossom Inc. had sales of $2,300,000 for the first quarter of 2020. In making the sales, the company incurred the following costs and expenses.

Variable

Fixed

Cost of goods sold $936,000 $473,000
Selling expenses 119,000 71,000
Administrative expenses 116,000 120,000


Prepare a CVP income statement for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

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On January 1, 2020, ABC Ltd. sold five year, 6% bonds with a face value of...

On January 1, 2020, ABC Ltd. sold five year, 6% bonds with a face value of $ 400,000. Interest will be paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $ 417,505 to yield 5%. Using the effective-interest method of amortization of bond discount or premium, prepare the journal entries for 2020.

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In 2020, Raoul & Ayesha , married filing joint taxpayers, have adjusted gross income of $430,000....

In 2020, Raoul & Ayesha , married filing joint taxpayers, have adjusted gross income of $430,000. Their AGI includes $10,000 of interest income. They have no dependents and have $50,000 of itemize deductions. What is their 2020 federal income tax? (PLEASE SHOW ALL WORK)

A) $83,631

B) $83,829

C) $89,212

D) $89,404

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1. Assume that you are an investment analyst preparing an analysis of an investment opportunity for...

1. Assume that you are an investment analyst preparing an analysis of an investment opportunity for a client. Your client is considering the acquisition of an apartment complex from a developer at the point in time when the apartments are ready for first occupancy. Your have developed the following information.

1) Number of units = 30

2) First year market rent per unit = $475 per month

3) Rent is projected to increase by 6% each year

4) Annual vacancy rate = 3% of PGI

5) Annual collection loss = 2% of PGI

6) Annual operating expense = 32% of EGI

7) Miscellaneous yearly income (parking and washers/dryers) = $750

8) Monthly miscellaneous income is expected to remain constant

9) Purchase price = $1,800,000

10) Estimated value of land = $300,000

11) Anticipated mortgage terms:

a) Loan to value ratio = .80

b) Interest rate = 5.5%

c) Years to maturity = 25

d) Points charged = 3

e) Prepayment penalty = 2% of outstanding balance

f) Level payment, fully amortized

g) Fixed interest rate, annual payments

12) Anticipated holding period = 4 years

13) Proportion by which property is expected to appreciate during the holding period -- 4% a year

14) Estimated selling expenses as proportion of future sales price = 5%

15) Marginal income tax rate for the client = 15%

16) It is assumed that the property is put into service on January 1 st and sold on December 31st

17) Assume the client is "active" in the property management

18) It is assumed that the client has an adjusted gross income of $95,000 and has no other passive income not offset by other passive losses (for each year of the anticipated holding period)

19) Client's minimum required after tax rate of return on equity = 12%

Calculate:

a. The before-tax and after-tax cash flows for each year of the holding period and the before-tax and after-tax equity reversion.

b. The after-tax net present value and after-tax internal rate of return to the investor.

c. The profitability index (this is calculated on an after-tax basis).

d. Should we invest in this project? Explain.

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Which of the following is not an administrative body? The National Energy Board The Conference Board...

  1. Which of the following is not an administrative body?
    1. The National Energy Board
    2. The Conference Board of Canada
    3. The Queen’s Privy Council for Canada
    4. The Law Society of Ontario
    5. The Ontario Securities Commission

  1. Who would not be held to the standard of being a professional in tort law?
    1. A nurse
    2. A financial advisor
    3. A computer programmer
    4. An accountant
    5. A lawyer
  2. What type of contract would be considered enforceable?
    1. A contract to carry out harm against another individual if that individual had been a cause of prior harm?
    2. A contract to ensure fair division of a market
    3. A contract resulting in a terrible financial calamity for one party
    4. A contract by the government of Toronto to build a railway in Edmonton
    5. None of the above
  3. Roberta is missing her beloved dog Rosie who escaped out of the yard. She posts a sign on local telephone polls, as well as her Facebook and Twitter pages offering $500 for anyone who finds and returns Rosie. What element of contract would this constitute?
    1. An invitation to treat
    2. An offer
    3. Mere puffery
    4. A vicarious promise
    5. None of the above
  4. Which of the following is not part of the civil legal process?
    1. Joinder of claims
    2. Severity of liability
    3. Statement of claim
    4. Discovery
    5. Mediation

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