Part A Answer ALL Questions.: Confidential AC/JUN 2010/FAR360 2
Part A Answer ALL Questions.: Confidential AC/JUN 2010/FAR360 2
Part A Answer ALL Questions.: Confidential AC/JUN 2010/FAR360 2
PART A
3. A cost unit is any activity for which a separate measurement of costs is desired. Costs
that are assigned to cost unit can be divided into two (2) categories. Distinguish between
direct cost and indirect cost. Give TWO (2) examples of each.
(6 marks)
4. Costing systems can vary in terms of which costs are assigned to cost units and their
level of sophistication. Identify and explain each of the FOUR (4) stages involved in
designing Activity-Based-Costing (ABC) system.
(6 marks)
5. There are several techniques in capital budgeting decision. One of the commonly used
techniques is payback period. Briefly explain THREE (3) benefits and THREE (3)
drawbacks of payback period as a means of capital budgeting decision.
(6 marks)
6. Audit documentation is also referred as working papers. Explain clearly the following
audit working papers and give an example for each.
a) Permanent Files
b) Current Files
(6 marks)
7. Distinguish clearly between balancing charges from balancing allowances and how they
are being treated in the tax computation of a company.
(6 marks)
9. Hanun is the major shareholder of Bumi Indah Berhad. She does not understand why
some companies have both internal and external auditors. She argues that both types of
auditors are actually performing similar functions. Do you agree with her argument?
Discuss.
(6 marks)
(Total: 50 marks)
PART B
QUESTION 1
AZNAD Sdn Bhd runs a computer company. The company’s financial year end is 31
December. Financial statements of the company for two consecutive years are as follows:-
Current Assets
Inventory 417,000 519,800
Short term investments 100,000 -
Trade receivables (net) 863,250 649,000
Prepayments - 4,400
Bank 29,700 71,800
Total Assets 4,660,250 4,225,200
Current liabilities
Trade payables 612,000 917,000
Accruals 7,900 13,000
Total equity and liabilities 4,660,250 4,225,200
a. RM15,000 for travelling expense represented the cost of air tickets for holiday
passage for company’s employees while RM20,000 was for business travelling.
b. Entertainment expenses of RM67,000 includes of RM36,000 for dinners and lunches
to clients and RM31,000 for meals provided to employees on family day.
Required:
1. The company records its inventory based on cost. In the audit findings, the net reliasable
value of the inventory was RM389,000. The auditor has advised the management to
amend the inventory figure. However, the management refused to do so. Except the
inventory balance, other figures have been fairly presented.
a. Discuss the type of report that should be issued by the auditor and the reason for the
type of report issued.
(5 marks)
b. Briefly explain FOUR (4) types of audit techniques used in collecting audit evidence.
(8 marks)
2. Compute the income tax payable by AZNAD Sdn Bhd for the year of assessment 2009.
(20 marks)
4. In view of the current stiff competition, Teluk Gadong Sdn Bhd has decided to diversify
into a new business. The new business requires an acquisition of a new machine costing
RM2.5 million. The project is expected to generate income of RM450,000 per annum for
the next 10 years. The project’s cost of capital is 15% and depreciation is expected to be
on a straight line basis within 10 years useful life. The salvage value of the asset is
expected to be RM600,000.
c. Net Present Value (NPV) of the project. Based on your answer, comment with
reason(s) whether Teluk Gadong Sdn Bhd should invest into the project.
(5 marks)
Note:
• Present value factor for 10 years @ 15% is 0.2472.
• Present value annuity factor for 10 years @ 15% is 5.0188.
(Total: 50 marks)