CIMA Related Exams
F3 Exam

The CIMA F3 exam syllabus encompasses a wide range of financial strategy concepts, including:
The CIMA F3 and P3 exams are part of the Strategic Level of the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification, but they focus on different areas:
Company A is planning to acquire Company B. Both companies are listed and are of similar size based on market capitalisation No approach has yet been made to Company B's shareholders as the directors of Company A are undecided about the most suitable method of financing the offer Two methods are under consideration a share exchange or a cash offer financed by debt.
Company A currently has a gearing ratio (debt to debt plus equity) of 30% based on market values. The average gearing ratio (debt to debt plus equity) for the industry is 50% Although no formal offer has been made there have been market rumours of the proposed bid. which is seen as favorable to Company A. As a consequence. Company As share price has risen over the past few weeks while Company B's share price has fallen.
Which THREE of the following statements are most likely to be correct?
A company is planning a new share issue.
The funds raised will be used to repay debt on which it is currently paying a high interest rate.
Operating profit and dividends are expected to remain unchanged in the near future.
If the share issue is implemented, which THREE of the following are most likely to increase?
A company is undertaking a lease-or-buy evaluation, using the post-tax cost of bank borrowing as the discount rate.
Details of the two alternatives are as follows:
Buy option:
• To be financed by a bank loan
• Tax depreciation allowances are available on a reducing-balance basis
• Assets depreciated on a straight-line basis
Lease option:
• Finance lease
• Maintenance to be paid by the lessee
• Tax relief available on interest payments and book depreciation
Which THREE of the following are relevant cashflows in the lease-or-buy appraisal?