CIMA F2 Practice Exam Questions

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Question # 1

Which of the following defines the calculation of interest cover?

A. Profit before interest and tax divided by finance costs
B. Finance costs divided by profit before interest and tax
C. Profit after tax divided by finance costs
D. Finance costs divided by profit after tax 

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Question # 2

AB and CD are competitors supplying components to the car manufacturing industry. AB operates in Country X and CD operates in Country Y. Both entities were incorporated onthe same day, are the same size and prepare financial statements to 31 March each year using international accounting standards. Which of the following statements taken individually would limit the usefulness of the comparison of the return on capital employed ratio between the two entities?

A. The corporate tax rate is 25% in Country X and 40% in Country Y.
B. The average rate of inflation is 3% in Country X and 10% in Country Y.
C. The average rate of borrowing is 2% in Country X and 7% in Country Y.
D. The currency is Dollar in Country X and Krona in Country Y.

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Question # 3

RS has issued an instrument with a nominal value of $1 million, at a discount of 2.5%, and a coupon rate of 6%. The terms of the issue are that the instrument must either be redeemed at par, at the option of the holder, in three years' time, or alternatively converted into equity shares in RS. The characteristics of this instrument taken as a whole indicates that it would be classifedas which of the following?

A. Compound instrument
B. Debt instrument
C. Equity instrument
D. Discounted instrument

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Question # 4

W and Y are very similar entities with the same level of profit before interest and tax. However, W has gearing of 95% and Y has gearing of 30%.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Investing in W carries a higher level of risk than investing in Y.
B. A greater proportion of profit will be available out of which to declare a dividend in W.
C. Investors in Y will expect a higher return than investors in W.
D. Y has a greater commitment to meet interest payments than W.

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Question # 5

AB, a listed entity, prepared its financial statements to 31 December 20X7, in accordance with international accounting standards. Which THREE of the following were disclosed as related parties of AB in its financial statements?

A. AB's defined benefit pension plan.
B. The wife of the Managing Director of AB, to whom AB sold a motor vehicle in the year to 31 December 20X7.
C. ST, an entity that was jointly established by AB and CD, and that is accounted for as a joint venture in AB's financial statements to 31 December 20X7.
D. AB's bank that provides more than 60% of the entity's loan finance.
E. AB's main supplier, GH, who supplies more than 70% of AB's goods for manufacture.

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Question # 6

ST has in issue unquoted 7% debentures which were issuedat par and are redeemable in 1 year's time.These debentures cannot be traded. The yield to maturity on these debentures has been calculated at 5%.Which of the following would explain why the yield to maturity is lower than the coupon?

A. ST will benefit from the tax relief on the interest payment.
B. The debentures will be redeemed at a discount to their par value. 
C. The debentures will be redeemed at their par value.
D. The market value of the debentures must be higher than their par value.

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Question # 7

AB acquired its one subsidiary, CD, on 1 January 20X1. At this date the fair value of CD's property, plant and equipment was found to be $40 million higher than its carrying value. The relevant items had a remaining estimated useful life of 10 years from the date of acquisition. At 31 December 20X4 AB and CD presented property, plant and equipment of $100 millionand $50 million respectively in their individual financial statements. The value of property, plant and equipment presented in AB's consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 20X4 is:

A. $174 million
B. $190 million
C. $150 million
D. $134 million

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Question # 8

The consolidated statement of profit or loss for VW for the year ended 30 September 20X7 includes the following: What is VW's interest cover for the year ended 30 September 20X7?

A. 4.5
B. 3.3
C. 4.1
D. 5.1

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Question # 9

JJ's current share price is $1.80, with a dividend of $0.20 a share just about to be paid. Dividends have increased at an average annual growth rate of 4.5% and this is expected to continue into the future. What is JJ's cost of equity?

A. 17.6%
B. 16.1%
C. 12.5%
D. 11.1%

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Question # 10

ST has in issue unquoted 7% debentures which were issued at par and are redeemable in 1 year's time. These debentures cannot be traded. The yield to maturity on these debentures has been calculated at 5%. Which of the following would explain why the yield to maturity is lower than the coupon? 

A. ST will benefit from the tax relief on the interest payment.
B. The debentures will be redeemed at a discount to their par value.
C. The debentures will be redeemed at their par value.
D. The market value of the debentures must be higher than their par value.

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