Free CIMA CIMAPRA19-P03-1-ENG Exam Questions

Question 1

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).

A :

Answer: A

Question 2

The management of U isreviewing internal controls throughout the company. Ithasnoted the following:-
1. In the trade receivables section, journal adjustments are made by the clerks, without any reference to their supervisor. Journal adjustments may relate to sales returns, discounts allowed, or transfers between accounts.
2. In the purchasing department, the purchasing manager selects and approves all suppliers, astheyarethe only person with sufficient experience to do so. They usea very limited number of suppliers becausethey can rely on these suppliers to provide goods of the quality required at a competitive price. They donot keep any documents in relation to negotiations with other potential suppliers or other quotes obtained.
In relation to the above, which of the following statements are valid?

A : fact that the purchasing manager uses a very small number of suppliers is, in itself, a sign of poor internal controls.

B : is acceptable for clerks in the trade receivables section to make journal adjustments without authorisation provided the amounts involved are not material to U's financial statements.

C : is acceptable for clerks in the trade receivable section to make journal adjustments without authorisation, provided they have no access to cash receipts.

D : fact that the purchasing manager does not keep documentation relating to negotiations with suppliers, or potential suppliers,is evidence that they are involved in fraudulent activity.

E : erks making journal adjustments without reference to their supervisor is evidence of inadequate separation of duties.

F : way the role of purchasing manager is carried out in U increases the chance that the company will fall victim to fraudulent activity.

Answer: A

Question 3

A capital investment project shows a NPV of 3,450 at a discounted rate of 8% and an NPV of 1,210 at a discounted rate of 9%.
Whatistheinternal rate ofreturn?

A : 11.85%

B : 10.85%

C : 10.54%

D : 9.54%

Answer: D

Question 4

A UK manufacturing company has simultaneously:
* purchased a put option to sell USD 1million at an exercise price of GBP1.00 = USD1.65
* sold a call option that grants the option holder the right to buy USD 1million at a price of GBP1.00 = USD1.61(this option has the same maturity date as the put).
Which of the following is a valid explanation for entering into these option positions?

A : company expects to receive USD 1million from a customer and wishes to offset the cost of the put option by the premium on the call option.

B : company expects to pay USD 1million to a supplier and wishes to offset the premium from the call option against the cost of the put option.

C : company expects to receive USD 1million from a customer and wishes to obtain an additional benefit if the USD strengthens beyond GBP 1.00 = USD 1.61.

D : company expects to pay USD 1million to a supplier and wishes to obtain additional protection against the USD strengthening beyond GBP 1.00 = USD 1.65.

Answer: A

Question 5

SDF is a quoted company. Which of the following matters should normally be dealt with by SDF's audit committee?

A : external auditor has requested a higher fee than normal for the forthcoming financial year because new legislation will require additional audit work.

B : Head of Internal Audit is concerned that a recent internal audit investigation may have revealed serious compliance failures.

C : external auditor is concerned that an accounting policy selected by the Finance Director does not comply with the spirit of the relevant accounting standard.

D : external auditor has identified a material error, due to a clear miscalculation, in the draft financial statements.

E : Finance Director will be retiring within the next year and a replacement will have to be found.

Answer: A,B,C