Free CIMA CIMAPRA19-P03-1-ENG Exam Questions

TRF is conducting a post completion audit on an investment in a pollution control machine that has reached the end of its five year useful life.
TRF could have been heavily fined if the machine had failed to keep pace with the output of emissions, measured in units. TRF's cost of capital is 10%. When the machine was purchased, there was a choice of three machines on the market:
TRF purchased the Big machine, but annual requirements only exceeded 600,000once, in year 3, when 720,000 units of emissions were emitted.
Calculate the amount that the post completion audit showsTRF overpaid for the ownership costs associated with this machine.
Give your answer to the nearest whole $ (in $'000s).

Which of the following statements are correct?

JHG manufactures inexpensive cars that compete largely on price Its cars have very basic equipment and small but economical engines JHG's Board is considering launching a luxury brand of cars that will be far better equipped, more comfortable and have much better performance
Which THREE of the following would be relevant factors to incorporate into the stress testing of this new strategy to create a luxury brand?

GHY is a listed company. Tom isGHY'sCEO and Peter isitsnon-executive Chair of the Board. Tom and Peterbothhave substantial relevant business and industrial experience andboth are believed to have considerable integrity. Tom and Peter quickly developed a good working relationship after Peter's appointment. They have become close friends.
Tom briefs Peter on every aspect of the business. Tom and Peter jointlyagreethe agenda foreveryboard meetingandboth agree on the manner in which matterswill be presented to theboard.
Taking account of the principles of goodcorporategovernance, which of the following statements is correct?

The internal audit department has just completed an investigation into the HR department's procedures relating to new staff appointments The head of HR is unhappy with the draft report prepared by the lead internal auditor The report lists several cases in which appointments were made despite the fact that one or more of the entity's formal procedures were not followed
The head of HR has complained that the internal auditor's comments do not allow for the fact that the HR department's staff members are often very busy and do not always have time to conduct every check.
The internal auditor's comments also reflect a failure to complete documents None of the omissions have led to the appointment of an unsuitable member of staff
Which TWO of the following statements reflect an appropriate response by the board of directors to this report?