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- The following are details relating to approved estimates and actual expenditure for a certain government department for the financial year ended 30 June 2003
Prepare:
i) Paymaster...(Solved)
The following are details relating to approved estimates and actual expenditure for a certain government department for the financial year ended 30 June 2003
Prepare:
i) Paymaster general account.
ii) Exchequer account.
iii) General account of vote
iv) Statement of assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2003.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Briefly explain the following terms in relation to government accounting:
(i) Exchequer over issues.
(ii) Paymaster General
(iii) Vote on account.
(iv) Commitment accounting.(Solved)
Briefly explain the following terms in relation to government accounting:
(i) Exchequer over issues.
(ii) Paymaster General
(iii) Vote on account.
(iv) Commitment accounting.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The approved Estimates and Actual Expenditure details for vote E45 of ministry ABC for the financial year 2004/2005 were as follows:
Required:
a) Appropriation account for the...(Solved)
The approved Estimates and Actual Expenditure details for vote E45 of ministry ABC for the financial year 2004/2005 were as follows:
Required:
a) Appropriation account for the year ended 30 June 2005
b) General Account of vote for the year ended 30 June 2005.
c) Exchequer Account for the year ended 30 June 2005
d) Paymaster General (PMG) account for the year ended 30 June 2005
e) Statement of assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2005.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following details were extracted from the books of receivers of revenue for the year 2008/2009
Prepare Statement of revenue for the year ended 30 June...(Solved)
The following details were extracted from the books of receivers of revenue for the year 2008/2009
Prepare Statement of revenue for the year ended 30 June 2009
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following information relates to Government of Country “Y” for the year ended 30 June 2009.
Prepare a consolidated statement of cash receipts and payments for...(Solved)
The following information relates to Government of Country “Y” for the year ended 30 June 2009.
Prepare a consolidated statement of cash receipts and payments for the year ended 30 June 2009, in conformity with International Public Sector Accounting Standard on Financial Reporting under the Cash Basis of Accounting.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The directors of Kumba Ltd. are reviewing the draft financial statements of the company for the year ended 30 June 2009. Various matters relating to...(Solved)
The directors of Kumba Ltd. are reviewing the draft financial statements of the company for the year ended 30 June 2009. Various matters relating to the financial statements require to be concluded before the financial statements are approved by the directors.
Required:
Explain how the following matters relating to the financial statements of Kumba Ltd. should be dealt with, stating in each case the relevant accounting standard:
i. After the balance sheet date, one of the factories was seriously damaged by fire. The insurance company has agreed to cover only part of the loss. The company's going concern is not affected.
ii. Kumba Ltd. guaranteed another company in 2007. No disclosure has been made in previous financial statements, but events in the latter part of 2009 suggest that the liability will fall on Kumba Ltd. in the year ending 30 June 2010.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Wepesi Ltd. has been making losses for the last four years. The management the company has developed an exit loss making activity will be discontinued....(Solved)
Wepesi Ltd. has been making losses for the last four years. The management the company has developed an exit loss making activity will be discontinued. The management intends to implement the measures from. The management expects to reverse the losses over the next two years following the implementation of the exit plan.
The management proposes that a deferred tax asset is recognized in respect of the losses incurred using the exit plan to justify the recognition of the deferred tax asset.
The management is preparing the financial statements for the year ended 31st May 2010. The current date is 7th June 2010 and the plan has not yet been made public
i. With respect to the International Accounting Standard IAS 12, Income Taxes, argue the case for or against recognition of the deferred tax asset n the financial statements of Wepesi Ltd. For the year ended 31st May 2010.
ii. Explain the factors you would take into consideration in assessing the likelihood of the projected profits being realized by Wepesi Ltd.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Briefly explain the following Committees.
i. Public Accounts Committee.
ii. Public Investments Committee.(Solved)
Briefly explain the following Committees.
i. Public Accounts Committee.
ii. Public Investments Committee.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following revenue was collected by the Ministry of Finance in the financial year 2009/2010 in respect of Revenue Head 130-070-Other Taxes:
Prepare:
i. Extracts from the...(Solved)
The following revenue was collected by the Ministry of Finance in the financial year 2009/2010 in respect of Revenue Head 130-070-Other Taxes:
Prepare:
i. Extracts from the statement of assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2010 in respect of items for Revenue Head 130-070-Other Taxes.
ii. Statement of Revenue for the year ended 30 June 2010.
iii. List two items which should be shown by way of footnotes to the statements
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline the powers of the Auditor General in the exercise of his duties(Solved)
Outline the powers of the Auditor General in the exercise of his duties
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following information was extracted from the books of the Ministry of Commerce and Industrialization for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2011:
Prepare:
(i) Statement of...(Solved)
The following information was extracted from the books of the Ministry of Commerce and Industrialization for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2011:
Prepare:
(i) Statement of financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2011.
(ii) Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain two requirements that should be met for government grants to be recognized in the financial statements in the context of International Accounting Standard (IAS)...(Solved)
Explain two requirements that should be met for government grants to be recognized in the financial statements in the context of International Accounting Standard (IAS) 20.
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- In the context of International Accounting Standard (1AS) 21, distinguish between the accounting treatment for foreign currency transactions "on initial recognition" and "at the end...(Solved)
In the context of International Accounting Standard (1AS) 21, distinguish between the accounting treatment for foreign currency transactions "on initial recognition" and "at the end of subsequent reporting periods".
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following information was extracted from the books of a government entity for the year ended 30 June 2011:
Prepare Statement of financial performance for the...(Solved)
The following information was extracted from the books of a government entity for the year ended 30 June 2011:
Prepare Statement of financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2011
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following information was compiled by the Ministry of Finance for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2012.
Prepare Budget out-turns for the Ministry of Finance...(Solved)
The following information was compiled by the Ministry of Finance for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2012.
Prepare Budget out-turns for the Ministry of Finance in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSASs 24).
Date posted: February 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- List the circumstances under which a subsidiary should be excluded from the consolidated financial statement(Solved)
List the circumstances under which a subsidiary should be excluded from the consolidated financial statement
Date posted: February 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain four circumstances in which a parent company is exempted from consolidating investments in subsidiaries in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS)27- Consolidated and separate...(Solved)
Explain four circumstances in which a parent company is exempted from consolidating investments in subsidiaries in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS)27- Consolidated and separate financial statements
Date posted: February 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- Auma Ltd. acquired 80% of the ordinary shares of Sakwa Ltd. on 31 October 2009 for Sh. 117 million. At this date, the net assets...(Solved)
Auma Ltd. acquired 80% of the ordinary shares of Sakwa Ltd. on 31 October 2009 for Sh. 117 million. At this date, the net assets of Sakwa Ltd. were Sh. 127.5 million. The fair value of the non-controlling interest on the acquisition date was Sh.28.5 million.
Calculate the value of goodwill using the two methods
Date posted: February 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- Distinguish between the full method and the partial method of determining goodwill arising on acquisition of a subsidiary company(Solved)
Distinguish between the full method and the partial method of determining goodwill arising on acquisition of a subsidiary company
Date posted: February 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- Briefly explain three circumstances in which a parent company need not present consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS ) 27 ,Consolidated...(Solved)
Briefly explain three circumstances in which a parent company need not present consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS ) 27 ,Consolidated and Separate financial Statements
Date posted: February 12, 2019. Answers (1)