F1 Exam Dumps : Financial Reporting

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.

Entity T operates within several countries, but its country of residence is Country F. In 20X5, Entity T made $8.4 million in Country M. Country M has a flat rate corporation tax of 5.9%.

Country F and Country M operate a double taxation treaty which uses a foreign tax credit system. In Country F, there is a tax of 10% tax on all foreign income.

Taking into account the credit, what is the total tax liability that Entity T owes on its Country M income, in Country F?

Why are excise duties an attractive method of raising tax for governments?

Select TWO that apply.