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ACCA F3 flashcards – set 1

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What are the Inheritance Tax implications of the above transfer?
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For IHT purposes the transfer will be a PET and computed as the difference in value between a 60% shareholding and a 30% shareholding. If the transferor dies within 7 years of this transfer it will become chargeable, but if the transferor lives for at least 3 years then any IHT chargeable will be reduced by taper relief

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What are the CGT implications of a taxpayer making a gift in lifetime to his daughter of half his 60% holding in an unquoted trading company which he had held for several years and in which he worked?
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There will be an immediate CGT implication as the gift represents a chargeable disposal of a chargeable asset by a chargeable person and a gain must be computed based on the open market value of the 30% holding of shares being gifted. The gift will then be eligible for a gift relief claim, but if gift relief is not claimed or does not cover the full gain, any gain remaining chargeable will be eligible for business asset disposal relief

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What other exemptions are available to fully exempt a lifetime transfer?
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In addition to the spouse / civil partner exemption available against both lifetime transfers and transfers on death, the following specific exemptions will apply against lifetime transfers: • Small gifts • Gifts for family maintenance • Normal expenditure out of income.

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What exemptions may be deducted from a lifetime transfer of value in computing the net CLT or PET figure?
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Annual exemptions and the Marriage exemption.

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What rate of tax above the nil rate band is chargeable on a transfer of value made in lifetime into a discretionary trust and who pays the tax where no information is given?
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If the trustees have not agreed to pay any IHT chargeable out of the trust, then the donor will be liable to pay the IHT and the IHT will be computed at a rate of 25% (20/80) on the excess of the chargeable transfer above the available nil rate band.

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In what circumstances can an Inheritance Tax charge of 40% made on a lifetime transfer made within 7 years prior to the date of death be reduced by taper relief?
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If a lifetime transfer chargeable on death is more than 3 years before the date of death of the taxpayer, any tax charge will be reduced by taper relief.

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What rates of Inheritance Tax may be charged on the death estate?
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If the lifetime transfers made in the 7 years before the date of death do not exceed the nil rate band, then the remaining amount of the nil rate band will be available and may have been increased by any unused nil rate band transferred to the individual following the earlier death of a spouse or civil partner. The residence nil rate band is also available where a “main” residence is held within the death estate and is inherited by direct descendants (children / grandchildren) and again may have been increased by any unused residence nil rate band transferred to the individual following the earlier death of a spouse or civil partner. Any amount covered by the nil rate bands is taxed at 0% and the remainder of the estate will be taxed at 40%.

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How do you compute a transfer of value for Inheritance Tax?
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A transfer of value is a gift made by an individual and is calculated as the loss to the estate of the donor – the difference in the value of the estate before the transfer and the value after the transfer.

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In what circumstances will Inheritance Tax potentially become payable?
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IHT will potentially become payable in lifetime if an individual makes a chargeable lifetime transfer i.e. a transfer of value into a trust, and on death when lifetime transfers made within 7 years of the date of death become chargeable along with the chargeable death estate.

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When an individual sells his / her private residence, what periods of non-occupation by the individual are treated as deemed occupation?
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The following periods of absence are deemed to be full occupation:

(a) Last 9 months – if the property was the individuals main residence at some point in time

(b) Any periods during which the individual was required by his employment to live abroad

(c) Any period up to four years during which the individual is required to live elsewhere in the UK due to employment or self employment

(d) Up to three years for any reason.

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What assets qualify for gift relief when an individual makes a gift of that asset?
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Gift relief may be claimed on the gift of the following assets: Business assets used in the trade of: • the donor • the donor’s personal trading company (owns at least 5%) • Shares and securities of trading companies provided that one of the following conditions apply: • the shares or securities are not quoted on a recognised stock exchange, or • the shares or securities gifted are those of the individual’s personal trading company.

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What would happen if the replacement asset was fixed plant and machinery to be used in the trade?
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The new asset is a depreciating asset. The gain deferred is not deducted from the cost of the new asset but is instead postponed until the earliest of:

• disposal of the new asset

• the date the new asset ceases to be used in the trade

• 10 years after the new asset was acquired.

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How is the gain deferred on a claim for rollover relief when the replacement asset is not a depreciating asset?
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The gain is deferred by deducting it from the cost of the newly acquired replacement asset which results in a larger gain then arising on the eventual sale of the replacement asset.

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When land and buildings are sold at a gain by a business, what conditions must be satisfied for the gain to be fully deferred by a claim for rollover relief?
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The land and buildings sold must have been used in a trade of the vendor and the full sale proceeds must be reinvested in another qualifying business asset which will be used in a trade. The replacement asset must be bought in the period 12 months before to 36 months after the disposal of the old asset.

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When an individual sells shares in a company what conditions need to be satisfied for the sale to qualify for investors’ relief?
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Qualifying shares must have been subscribed for by the individual on or after 17 March 2016 in an unquoted trading company and held for a minimum period of 3 years since 6 April 2016 and the individual cannot be an employee of the company.

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When an individual sells shares in a company what conditions need to be satisfied for the sale to qualify for business asset disposal relief?
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The disposal of shares must be in a trading company where the individual has at least a 5% shareholding in the company and is also an employee (part time or full time) of the company for the 24 months prior to disposal.

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When an individual disposes of shares in a company what is the order in which the shares sold are matched with acquisitions?
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When shares in a company are disposed of by an individual, they are matched against acquisitions of shares in that company in the following order:

• Shares acquired on the same day (as the sale)

• Shares acquired within the 30 days following the sale

• Shares from the share pool

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How would you compute a chargeable gain arising on a disposal of a painting for sale proceeds of more than £6,000 which had cost less than £6,000?
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A painting is a non-wasting chattel and as the cost of the painting was less than £6,000, then in addition to the normal gains computation a maximum gain figure would also be computed using the following calculation: (Sale Proceeds – £6,000) x 5/3.

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If a taxpayer disposes of 25% of a plot of land originally purchased at a total cost of £100,000, how would the allowable cost of the part-disposal be calculated?
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The allowable cost will be calculated by taking the following proportion of the original total allowable cost of the plot of land:

Sale Proceeds / (Sale Proceeds + Value of remaining part of land)

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On what basis are chargeable assets transferred between spouses or civil partners?
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On a no gain / no loss basis which means that the transferee (recipient) takes over the transferor’s (donor’s) cost.

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If an individual sells a chargeable asset to his daughter for half of its market value of £100,000, what amount in used as proceeds in the Capital Gains Tax computation?
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For CGT purposes the asset is transferred at its open market value of £100,000.

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Assuming a taxpayer made no disposals of residential property or assets qualifying for either business asset disposal relief or investors' relief, describe how the Capital Gains Tax liability is calculated.
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Based on the taxpayers’ taxable income from their Income Tax Computation a CGT rate of 18% is applied on those taxable gains that fall into any remaining basic rate band (or extended basic rate band if the person makes gift aid donations or pays personal pension contributions).

After considering a persons’ taxable income, a CGT rate of 24% is then applied on those gains in excess of the remaining basic rate band (or extended basic rate band).

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How is the payment on account calculated?
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In computing the payment on account the following deductions should be made from the gain:

• Any current tax year capital losses incurred prior to the property disposal

• The AEA of the tax year

• Any capital losses b/f brought forward from previous tax years

It will also require an estimate of how much, if any, of the taxpayer’s basic rate band will be available for the tax year – this information will be provided in the exam.

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When must a payment on account be made on the disposal of a residential property?
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A payment on account, along with a return to HMRC, must be made within 60 days of the disposal (‘completion’) of a residential property.

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By what date must the CGT liability for the 2025/26 tax year be paid assuming no disposals of residential property?
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CGT is due in one amount on 31 January following the end of the tax year (for 2025/26 by 31 January 2027)

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Capital losses and AEA are deducted from the gains made by a taxpayer in the tax year in what beneficial order?
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Deductions are made firstly against those gains taxable at the highest tax rates.

They will therefore be deducted from gains in the following order:

(1) Gains on other assets (taxed at 18% and 24%), and then

(2) Gains on assets qualifying for business asset disposal relief or investors’ relief (taxed at 14%).

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What tax rates may apply to an individuals’ taxable gains?
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Assets qualifying for business asset disposal relief will be taxed at 14% up to a maximum lifetime limit of £1m. Shares qualifying for investors’ relief will also be taxed at 14% up to a maximum lifetime limit of £1m Gains on any other assets will be taxed at either 18% or 24%.

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If an individual has a mix of both gains and losses arising in a tax year, and capital losses brought forward, how are they dealt with?
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The gains and losses of the current tax year must be netted off to arrive at net gains for the tax year, then the AEA will be deducted, followed by the deduction of the capital losses brought forward.

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Explain how to deal with the CGT implications of a gift made by an individual of a chargeable asset?
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A gain must be computed based on the open market value of the asset at the date of disposal. The gain arising may then be deferred from immediate chargeability by a claim for gift relief if the asset qualifies for gift relief.

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In what circumstances does a chargeable disposal arise for an individual?
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A chargeable disposal arises on the disposal of a chargeable asset, which includes sales or gifts of the whole or part of the chargeable asset, or the destruction or loss of the chargeable asset.

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In what circumstances must a chargeable gain be computed?
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A chargeable gain must be computed when a chargeable person makes a chargeable disposal of a chargeable asset.

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  1. AvatarSipho says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Dear All
    any one who can assist on the following your help will be much appreciated.

    JOB, BATCH AND PROCESS COSTING F2

    Book Kaplan Revision Kits ( exam kit for Feb 2013 to Jan 2014)

    Number 122 calculation of normal loss , 10% which will be 1320 but they devided by 110.

    Number 125 this 75% used to calculate closing inventory how did they come with.

    Number 126 why they used production units instead of sales units

    Number 135 I’m not clear on this answer

    Number 136 figures for conversion costs,15 and 165.

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  2. AvatarSipho says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Dear all
    anyone who can help me on the following, your help will be much appreciated.

    F2 standard costing

    Book Revision kit Kaplan (exam kit FEB 2013 to JAN 2014)

    Number 227 why they divide 36000 by 10 multiply by 100, I thought to do like this 36000×10/100

    Number 230 I’m confuse of why they added 2000 as it was an adverse

    Number 236 I was trying to check how did they calculated 2.08

    Number 240 1250/2multiply by 98, I did like this 1250×2/100-1250

    Number 249 the figure of 1650

    Number 255 the figure of 29000

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  3. Avatarwang9ackles says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Can some one please help me with these questions. I dont get the right answer:(:( Sir @Johnmoffat? Anyone asap plz.

    Q. Edwin owns 75% of Drood and sold goods to Drood for $19,200 during the year. The goods were sold at a mark-up of 25%.
    50% of these goods were still held by Drood at the year end.
    What is the amount of the provision for unrealised profit adjustment necessary for the consolidated accounts?
    Answer: $1,920

    Q. Closing inv = 386,400 as at sept 30 2008.
    The following items were included in this total at cost:
    1) 1,000 items which has cost $18 each. These items were all sold on October 2008 for $15 each, with selling expenses of $800.
    2) 5 items which has been in inventory since 1973 when they had been purchased for $100 each, were sold in October 2008 for $1,000 each, net of selling expenses.
    Which figure should appear in the company’s Statement of Financial Position at 30 September 2008 for inventory?

    Q. On 1 September 2011, Plaice Co was owed $132,000 by credit customers, During the year to 31 August 2012, credit sales totalled $1,470,480; discounts allowed totalled $8,400; irrecoverable debts totalled $1,920; and dishonoured cheques totalled $15,600.
    On 31 August 2012 the balance on Plaice Co’s receivables account was $150,120.
    What was the amount received from credit customers during the year ended 31 August 2012?
    i get the answer: $1,426,440 but the right answer is supposedly: $1,457,640

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    • Avatarwang9ackles says

      July 22, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      oh i finally got the first answer right. can sm1 help with the other two plz

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    • AvatarJohn Moffat says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:34 am

      For question2:

      1) These have been included at cost of 18,000. The should be at NRV (because it is lower) of 14200 (15000 – 800). So the inventory figure needs to be reduced by 3,800 (18,000 – 14,200)
      2) These items have been included at cost. This is OK because the cost is lower than the NRV. So no adjustment needed for this one.

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    • AvatarJohn Moffat says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:36 am

      For question 3, you have entered the dishonoured cheques on the wrong side. You should debit receivables with 15,600 (to cancel the receipt when we would have credited receivables and debited cash).

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      • Avatarwang9ackles says

        July 23, 2013 at 8:43 am

        Oh greattt!! thanks a lot sir, JIT u have cleared my doubts. My exam is in 2 hrs:) Thanx a zillion!!!

      • Avatarhamza says

        December 13, 2013 at 1:17 am

        thnx sir

  4. Avatarwesley2291569 says

    June 30, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    I have problems with the suspense accounts and correction of errors, i even feel it contributed to me failing f3 three times. Anyone to seriously help me please. will be attempting f3 the fouth time now.

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    • Avatarwang9ackles says

      July 21, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      I have the exam on tues after that i can try to help u.

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    • Avataravishco says

      July 21, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      All i can tell you wesley2291569 read you question carefully..

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  5. Avatarikabyr4u says

    May 24, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    I need help on accruals and prepayment pls. Any one to help

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    • Avatarskoselblaze says

      May 24, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      What help do u require?

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      • Avatarikabyr4u says

        May 24, 2013 at 8:45 pm

        Precisely on how to tackle accruals question. Thnx for ur support

  6. Avatarfourteenapril2012 says

    March 11, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    open tution please help . can ypu please explain how Closing net asset + Drawings – Capital introduced – Opening net assets calculated net profit. (from acca polot paper December 2011)
    I kind of think its to do with the a/c equation assets = liabilities + capital. In Sofp does the opening balance come first or closing balance. Please explain.

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    • Avatarmhasnain2000 says

      April 8, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      Hello, add me on Skype and i’ll try my best to help u . mhasnain90

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  7. Avatarkumail says

    March 2, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    these notes are very useful for acca students about extra knowledge thanks opentuition

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  8. Avatarhassan says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    this is the 3rd time i m gona give f3…hope i pass ths time… 🙁

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    • Avatarkumail says

      March 2, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      make strong base on concept in accounting standard and framework

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    • Avatarmhasnain2000 says

      April 8, 2013 at 5:55 pm

      Agree with Kumail.. and Do as many questions as u can..

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  9. Avatarshareed says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    It is very useful but in f2 some answers are not available why?

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  10. Avatarelesina says

    February 26, 2013 at 8:21 am

    These flashcards are a very useful revision tool. Thank you Opentuition!

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  11. Avatarrandy says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Its very helpful, but i have one question, one of the flashcards defined the term ‘Asset’ to be an item that is owned by the business which is true but my lecturer said that an asset is an item that is controlled by a business.control is more important than ownership according to him, so can someone please help me clear this up please……..thanks…..

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    • AvatarJohn Moffat says

      February 21, 2013 at 4:58 pm

      The full IASB definition is as follows:
      “An asset is a resource controlled by the enterprise as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise.”

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      • Avatarrandy says

        March 26, 2013 at 1:51 pm

        thanks alot for your help….

  12. Avatartimeka says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    thankyou

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  13. Avatarzil-e-huma says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:18 am

    superb questions… <3

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  14. AvatarMatthews magakwa says

    January 10, 2013 at 11:01 am

    This are so Good! But I can not find for F5 and F7.

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  15. Avatargideongoldmann says

    January 9, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Super

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  16. Avatarrjee says

    December 27, 2012 at 11:36 am

    It’s really so useful.. So easy to understand.. Thanks to opentuition..

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  17. Avatarishtiaqahmed says

    December 24, 2012 at 9:46 am

    I am so much thankful to you opentution these are awsome questions and answers they helped me alot because i haven’t studied Accounting before i mean to say that no CAT or FIA so i am weak in accounting thanks once again.

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  18. Avatartilda says

    December 11, 2012 at 6:43 am

    Thank You!

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  19. Avatarpeacelover says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:33 am

    veryhelpful

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  20. Avatarhenryforson says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    very useful.

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