CIMA Related Exams
F1 Exam
BCD owns an item of plant which cost $20,000 and at the time of purchase was assessed to have a useful economic life of 8 years and a residual value of $2,000
The carrying amount of the plant at 1 January 20X8 is $11,000. On that date BCD's directors estimate that the plant's remaining useful life is now 6 years The residual value remains unchanged at $2,000
What is the depreciation charge for this plant for the year ended 31 December 20X8?
Give your answer to the nearest $.

ABC uses an aggressive approach to managing its working capital. XYZ uses a conservative approach to managing its working capital.
Which of the following is ABC more at risk of compared to XYZ?
OP holds an investment property purchased on 1 January 20X3 for $700,000 with a useful economic life of 25 years.
At 31 December 20X5 the fair value of the investment property was $750,000 with a revised useful economic life of 25 years from that date.
OP has been carrying the investment property using the cost model until 31 December 20X5.
The directors wish to change their valuation method to fair value in accordance with IAS 40 Investment Property.
Which of the following is the correct treatment of the revaluation gain and the value of the property in the statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5?