CIMA Related Exams
F2 Exam
AB acquired an investment in a debt instrument on 1 January 20X5 at its nominal value of $25,000, which it intends to hold until maturity. The instrument carried a fixed coupon interest rate of 5%, payable in arrears. Transactions costs of $5,000 were paid in respect of this investment. The effective interest rate applicable to this instrument was estimated at 9%.
Calculate the value of this investment that AB will include in its statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5.
Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
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AB acquired 10% of the equity share capital of XY on 1 January 20X7 for $180,000 when the fair value of XY's net assets was $190,000. On 1 January 20X9 AB purchased a further 50% of the equity share capital for $550,000 when the fair value of XY's net assets was $820,000.
The original 10% investment had a fair value of $200,000 at the date control of XY was gained. The non controlling interest in XY was measured at its fair value of $300,000 at 1 January 20X9.
Which of the following represents the correct value of goodwill arising on the acquisition of XY that would have been included by AB when it prepared its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X9?
The consolidated statement of profit or loss for VW for the year ended 30 September 20X7 includes the following:

What is VW's interest cover for the year ended 30 September 20X7?