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The 2,000 hours saved from the normal job are not considered a reduction in costs because they are already accounted for in the fixed costs of the existing operations.
These costs do not change regardless of whether the machine is used for the new job or not. Therefore, they do not represent an incremental cash flow that would affect the decision-making process.
Again,
Look at the exchange rate
Find the base currencyThe currency listed first is the base currency, it’s value is always treated as 1.
The second currency is the quote (or terms) currency, which tells you how much of it is required to buy 1 unit of the base.If converting from the base currency then Multiply.
If converting to the base currency then Divide.To decide whether to multiply or divide, look at whether you are starting with the base currency (the first currency in the pair) or the quote currency (the second currency)
The general rule is:
From the Base, Multiply
To the Base, DivideIn the ACCA PM exam, you will not be asked to manually draw or shade graphs to identify a feasible region. Because the exam is a session computer-based exam graph plotting is not examinable.
Instead, you may be tested on this concept through the following ways:Interpreting graphs:
You could be provided with a pre-drawn graph and expected to identify the correct feasible region or understand the constraints.
Calculating the optimum point: You need to know that the plan will always lie on the boundaries (corners/vertices) of the feasible region.
Simultaneous equations: You will be expected to use algebra to find the exact figures for your optimal product mix by solving the intersecting constraint equations that form the corner of the region.
The exam could test your ability to evaluate and measure sustainable and environmental performance.
This is in the syllabusThe 3Ps of Sustainability: Measuring performance based on social (People), environmental (Planet), and economic (Profit) factors.
Identifying Environmental Costs: Classifying environmental costs into specific categories, such as:
Prevention costs: Costs incurred to prevent pollution or waste (e.g., eco-friendly materials).
Detection costs: Costs to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., pollution audits).
Internal failure costs: Correcting waste/pollution before it leaves the factory (e.g., energy recycling, water purification).
External failure costs: Costs resulting from pollution after leaving the site (e.g., regulatory fines, public relations for river pollution).Management Techniques: Utilising specific accounting techniques for allocating costs, such as input/output analysis, lifecycle costing, and activity-based costing (ABC).
100,000 * 1.05 = $105,000
$105,000\ 1.155 = $90,909
Repeating this for all 10 years and summing the values yields the exact same total of $614,457 (rounded to $615,000).
Use the Fisher Equation to strip the specific wage inflation to get the 15.5% to 10%
Then
10% annuity factor for 10 years 6.145 to the real baseline saving $100,000 times 6.145=$614,500You can do it either way and still get 615,000 or approximately
1. Calculate Real Discount Rate or
2. Inflate Cash Flows First ….So I don’t really understand your question because you can do it either way
1. Managerial reward schemes of listed companies should encourage the achievement of stakeholder objectives is correct. While the primary goal of financial management is to maximise shareholder wealth, it is recognised that satisfying the interests of other stakeholders such as employees and customers) can indirectly contribute to achieving this goal. E.g. satisfied employees may lead to higher productivity, which ultimately benefits shareholders.
2. This highlights that requiring investment projects to be evaluated using return on capital employed (ROCE) can lead to dysfunctional behavior. This is because ROCE may not adequately reflect the long-term value creation necessary for maximising shareholder wealth, especially when compared to methods like Net Present Value which considers the time value of money.
3. Addresses the agency problem, indicating that the directors may not be acting in the best interests of shareholders. This is a common issue in corporate governance where the interests of managers (agents) may diverge from those of shareholders (principals).
Therefore follow ACCA’s approach in the exam!
No you can do it!
Don’t be disheartened
We will support you the best we can.
Be dedicated, be disciplined and do your absolute best.
Read through my advice above and work hard.Of course I will :0-)
Bit of advice
Watch our recordings and go through the notes.Try to type answers directly into the ACCA CBE Practice Platform. Comparing their answers against the examiner’s reports and grading guides.
Also log into the ACCA Study Hub to read technical articles, test your knowledge with chapter quizzes, and track milestones with the Compass planner.
The key is underpinning knowledge and then practicing questions under timed exam conditions.
I am afraid I disagree
Holding high levels of inventory to avoid long lead times for its customers – policy is considered conservative.
Maintaining high inventory levels ensures that the company can meet customer demand promptly, which aligns with a conservative approach focused on liquidity and stability.
Delay paying creditors (payables) for as long as possible – policy is considered aggressive.
Delaying payments to creditors allows the company to retain cash for longer periods, which can enhance short-term profitability but may pose risks to supplier relationships and long-term liquidity.
In summary, the first policy is conservative, while the second is aggressive.
In comparison to forward contract, the correct answers are that they are essentially less flexible and they may be an imprecise match for the underlying transaction.
This is because:
Futures contracts have standardised terms and are traded on exchanges, which limits the ability to customise the contract to specific needs compared to forward contracts that can be tailored to the exact requirements of the parties involved.
They may be an imprecise match for the underlying transaction as they may not perfectly align with the specific amounts or timing of the underlying transaction, leading to potential mismatches.
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Follow the notes and recordings.Check through carefully the syllabus to ensure that you have a good understanding
Practice Practice Practice as many questions as you can from an examination kit.
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We have added the tax saving to the cash flow because, in investment appraisal, we assume a “going concern” company that has other profitable income to offset the loss against, or the ability to carry back the loss to obtain a prompt refund.
Represents a reduction in future cash outflows (tax pymts) or an increase in future inflows (refunds).
It improves the overall profitability of the investment.
Ignoring it would understate the net cash flow of the project.In summary, the tax saving is treated as a positive cash flow because it represents a real cash saving—either by not paying tax on other profits or by reducing the tax paid in a previous period via a claim on the CT600.
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The question says the time for the first batch of 50 units was 400 hours but the labour budget is the subject of a learning effect where the learning rate is 90%. The rate of pay is $12 per hour .
The business had received and satisfied an order for 600 units but is has now received a second order for another 800 units . Value for b = – 0.152Quite simply, the discrepancy occurs because the learning effect is defined based on the first batch of 50 units, not the first single unit.
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Calculating the Miller-Orr model on a Casio fx-83GT PLUS can be tricky due to the complex formula and the need for cubed roots.
The key to solving this is breaking the formula down into steps and using the brackets carefully to ensure the calculator follows the correct order of operations
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