
Paper F7: Financial reporting (International)
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This contingent liability should be disclosed in the financial statements (unless
the legal advisors believe that the possibility of success is in fact remote, and
then no disclosure is necessary).
(3) Returns
Applying the IAS37 conditions in (1) to the facts given:
Although there is no legal obligation, a constructive obligation arises from
Georgina’s past actions. Georgina has created an expectation in its
customers that such refunds will be given.
As at the year end, based on past experience, an outflow of economic
benefits is probable.
A reliable estimate can be made. This could be 1% × 400,000 but since the
returns are now all in the actual figure of $3,500 can be used.
Therefore a provision of $3,500 should be made.
(4) Closure of division
Applying the above IAS37 conditions in (1) to the facts given:
A present obligation exists because at the year end there is a detailed plan
in place and the closure has been announced in the press.
An outflow of economic benefits is probable.
A reliable estimate of $300,000 has been made.
However, IAS37 specifically states in respect of restructuring that any
provision should include only direct expenses, not ongoing expenses such as
staff relocation or retraining. Therefore a provision of $250,000 (300,000 –
50,000) should be made.
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Included in income statement
$
Revenue 5,570,500
Interest receivable (30,000 + 9,000) 39,000
Purchases (4,789,400)
Interest payable (20,000 + 6,000) (26,000)
Profit before tax 345,900
Tax (see note) (117,380)
Note to the income statement
$
Current tax for the year (W3) 113,880
Under provision of tax in the previous year (W3) 700
Deferred tax (35,500 – 32,700) 2,800
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Total tax charge 117,380
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