TP-SBR-01
Using Exhibit 2, explain, with suitable workings, how the ten-year 7% loan provided by Alexandra should be accounted for in Alexandra’s financial statements for the year ended 30 April 20X1. (5 marks)
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TP-SBL-03
“Prepare a briefing note for the board which evaluates the levels of power and interest of each of the five stakeholder groups identified by the CPO in relation to the success of the acquisition, and recommends how Levwell should manage each group, if the acquisition happens. (14 marks). Professional skills marks are available for demonstrating evaluation skills in assessing the levels of power and interest of each stakeholder group, and making appropriate recommendations. (4 marks)”
TP-SBL-02
“Prepare a briefing note for the board which assesses the advantages and disadvantages of each of the three financing methods suggested by the CFO as potential ways to finance the acquisition of Dulit. (14 marks). Professional skills marks are available for demonstrating analysis skills in considering the advantages and disadvantages of the three potential methods of financing the acquisition of Dulit. (4 marks)”
TP-SBL-01
“Prepare a report for the CEO which assesses the attractiveness of Dulit as a potential acquisition for Levwell, taking into account both financial and non-financial factors. (22 marks). Professional skills marks are available for demonstrating scepticism skills in probing deeply into the information provided about Dulit to assess its attractiveness as a potential acquisition for Levwell. (4 marks)”
TP-APM-03
“Write a report to the CEO of Soulseat to respond to his instructions for work on the following areas: (i) Performance reporting (14 marks).” “The CEO has asked you to assess if the current performance report provides a suitable base from which the board can judge the performance of Soulseat. He does not want you to suggest how the report may be redesigned, but to focus on an evaluation of the current report. If new performance indicators are needed, then a justification for why they are KPIs must be given.”
TP-APM-02
“Respond to the CFO of Assynt’s instructions for work on the following: (b) Process automation (8 marks). Professional marks will be awarded for the demonstration of skill in analysis and evaluation, scepticism and commercial acumen in your answer. (5 marks)” “…the six commonly attributed benefits include ‘greater throughput, higher quality, improved safety, reduced variability, a reduction in waste and higher customer satisfaction’. …assess the profit implications of these six benefits specifically linked to the introduction of robotic manufacturing at Assynt.”
TP-APM-01
“Respond to the CFO of Assynt’s instructions for work on the following: (a) Kaizen costing (12 marks). “…Evaluate the impact of introducing the Kaizen approach on the performance management system at Assynt. In addition, given the history and culture of Assynt, …explain the problems in implementing this approach which the CFO believes will require the creation of quality circles.” Professional marks will be awarded for the demonstration of skill in analysis and evaluation, scepticism and commercial acumen in your answer. (5 marks)”
TP-AFM-03
“Evaluate GCR’s financial performance and financial position. Your answer should include both the company and investor perspectives. You should indicate in your discussion any omissions in the data provided, where further information would be helpful to extend your analysis. Provide relevant calculations for ratios and trends to support your evaluation. Note: 10 marks are available for the calculations. (20 marks). Professional marks… analysis and evaluation, scepticism and commercial acumen (5 marks).”
TP-AFM-02
“Recommend an appropriate hedging strategy for the R202m which Passmore Co is due to receive, discussing the factors that will determine the decision. You should show all relevant calculations to support the advice given. Note: Up to 4 marks are available for relevant discussion. (12 marks)”