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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!
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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.
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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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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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Kind regardsF9 there isn’t much change
The syllabus is available from the ACCA website to see for yourself
You will note no significant changesSo the current level of cash is that needed for the current level of activity.
If the level of activity doubles then we are going to need twice as much cash.
The overdraft is the missing figure because the SOFP must balance.
To calculate net cash flow in investment appraisal, you need to follow these steps:
Identify Cash Inflows and Outflows: Determine all expected cash inflows from the investment, such as revenues, and all cash outflows, including production costs and any additional expenses.
Calculate Operating Cash Flow
After calculating the operating cash flow, deduct any applicable taxes to arrive at the net cash flow.Consider Depreciation: Remember that depreciation is a non-cash expense and should be added back to the net cash flow since it does not affect cash.
Adjust for Timing: Cash flows are typically assumed to occur at the end of each year for simplicity, although in practice, they may be spread throughout the year.
Account for Working Capital: If additional working capital is required at the start of the project, this should be included as an outflow.
By following these steps, you can effectively calculate the net cash flow for your investment appraisal.
The DGM calculates the cost of equity based on the current market price of the share, the current dividend, and the expected future dividend growth rate.
The DVM focuses on the present value of future dividends, which can be used to assess the value of a stock.
If the question provides information about future dividend growth rates and current dividends, DGM may be more appropriate.
If the question emphasises the present value of dividends without specific growth rates, DVM might be the better choice.
While you are correct that production volume has changed, the problem explicitly provides a specific estimate for the number of orders based on the new system’s impact on last year’s figures.
In professional examinations, if a specific estimate or probability is given for a cost driver’s quantity – number of orders, that instruction overrides a general assumption of volume-based variability.
The “number of orders” is often treated as a step-fixed or batch-level cost driver.
Unless a specific units per order ratio is provided, you must follow the provided estimates for the activity level itself.
As explained in the lectures on this, you cannot now be expected to draw a decision tree in the exam (although you can be tested that you understand decision trees).
The answer to part (b) must start with the results from the geologist, because what she says will affect the decision about whether or not to drill.