CIMA Updated F2 Exam Questions and Answers by lilly-mae

AB sold the majority of its operating equipment to LM for cash on 30 December 20X9 and then immediately leased it back under an operating lease.  

AB used the cash proceeds from the sale to reduce its long term borrowings significantly.  No early repayment charge was levied by the lender.

Which of the following statements is true in respect of AB's ratios calculated at 31 December 20X9?

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 value of goodwill to be included in the consolidated statement of financial position of ST as at 31 December 20X5?

Which of the following is a related party according to the definition of a related party in IAS24 Related Party Disclosures?

What is the total comprehensive income attributable to the shareholders of GHI that will be presented in GHI's consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 20X4?