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ACCA BPP Chapter 8 Activity 3

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  • This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years ago by JillyB.
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  • August 3, 2023 at 5:46 pm #689343
    asjy
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    Hello sir/maam, I have a question regarding a question on BPP F6 TX-UK Workbook regarding capital allowances. Here is the question:
    J&O Ltd purchased the following during year ended 31 March 2023
    1 June 2022: Machinery £400,000
    31 July 2022: Special Rate Expenditure £1,250,000
    The TWDV of main pool at 1 April 2022 was £500,000
    Calculate the maximum capital allowances for the year ended 31 March 2023

    The answer key resulted in a total capital allowances of £1,735,000:
    Main Pool WDA £90,000 [£500,000*18%]
    FYA 130% £520,000 [£400,000*130%]
    AIA £1,000,000
    FYA 50% 125,000 [(1,250,000-1,000,000)*50%]

    Meanwhile I found the total capital allowances of £1,742,500:
    Special Rate Pool WDA £7,500 [£125,000*6%]
    Main Pool WDA £90,000 [£500,000*18%]
    FYA 130% £520,000 [£400,000*130%]
    AIA £1,000,000
    FYA 50% 125,000 [(1,250,000-1,000,000)*50%]

    Can you help me shed a light on why there is no writing down allowances on the special rate pool after applying the FYA and AIA, although there is a balance of £125,000 inside the special rate pool. Is this a rule? or an error made by the publisher of the book? Thank you in advance

    August 6, 2023 at 3:06 pm #689463
    JillyB
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    Firstly, I dont have access to BPP manual or exam kit
    But from your question and the information you provided I agree with you, but Like I said, without the manual I cannot give a definite answer.

    The lesson to learn from this – It is vitally important that you show ALL your workings so that the examiner/marker can give you credit for everything that you get right.

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