F1 Exam Dumps : Financial Reporting

RS purchased an asset on 1 May 20X1 for $200,000, exclusive of import duties of $25,000.

The asset was sold on 1 December 20X3 for $450,000, incurring costs to sell of $15,000.

RS is resident in Country Y where indexation is allowable from the date of purchase to the date of sale.

The indexation factor increased by 40% in the period 1 May 20X1 to 1 December 20X3.

Capital gains are taxed at 25%.

What is the capital tax due from RS on disposal of the asset?

On 1 January 20X2 an entity began work on constructing a factory. It purchased the land for $14 million, built the factory buildings for $11 million and installed plant and equipment for $7 million. The project was completed on 31 December 20X3 when the factory was deemed ready to use, however, the factory did not start operations until 1 June 20X4.

To fund the project the entity borrowed $25 million on 1 January 20X2, with interest at 10% per year.

The loan was repaid in full on 31 December 20X4.

Calculate the total amount to be added to the cost of property, plant and equipment in respect of the above development.

Give your answer to the nearest $ million.

A conservative policy for financing working capital is one where short-term finance is used to fund: