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ReSA B42 FAR First PB Exam Questions Answers Solutions-1
ReSA B42 FAR First PB Exam Questions Answers Solutions-1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark
only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of
your choice on the sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ARE ALLOWED. Use pencil
no. 2 only.
2. How would an increase in the fair value of the ordinary shares affect
the investment account under each of the following appropriate
classification?
Trading equity securities Investment in Associate
B a. Increase Increase
b. Increase No effect
c. No effect No effect
d. No effect Increase
10. Which of the following is true with regards to the accrued interest on
bonds payable that are sold between interest dates?
D a. The accrued interest is computed using the effective rate
b. The accrued interest will be paid to the seller when the bonds
mature
c. The accrued interest is extra income to the buyer and treated
as bond issue cost of the buyer
d. The accrued interest is added to the issue price of the bond
to determine the total cash proceeds from bond issuance
12. Which of the following can be classified as Cash and cash equivalents
under PAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows?
a. b. c. d.
B a. Redeemable preference shares Yes No Yes No
due in 180 days
b. Loan notes held due for Yes No No No
repayment in 100 days
c. Equity investments for trading No No Yes Yes
purposes
d. Bank drafts and demand No Yes No Yes
deposits
13. The petty cash fund account under the imprest fund system is debited
D a. Only when the fund is created.
b. When the fund is created and every time it is replenished.
c. When the fund is created and when the fund is decreased.
d. When the fund is created and when the size of the fund is
increased.
14. Book credit error of current month corrected in the same month shall
be:
D a. Deducted from disbursements and deducted from ending cash
balance.
b. Added to receipts and added to ending cash balance.
c. Deducted in receipts and deducted from ending cash balance.
d. Deducted from disbursements and deducted from receipts.
15. Bank service charges of the previous and current month in the proof of
cash shall be:
i. Deducted in books previous month cash balance – NSF check
previous month
ii. Deducted in books current month cash balance – NSF check
previous month
iii. Deducted in disbursements – NSF check previous month
iv. Added in books disbursement – NSF check current month
v. Deducted in books ending cash balance – NSF check current month
C a. i,ii,iv and v only
b. i,iii, iv only
c. i,iii,iv and v only
d. i,ii,iii,iv and v
16. Which of the following concepts relates to using the allowance method
in accounting for accounts receivable?
A a. Bad debt expense is an estimate that is based on historical
and prospective information.
b. Bad debt expense is based on the actual amounts determined to
be uncollectible.
c. Bad debt expense is an estimate that is based only on an
analysis of the receivables aging.
d. Bad debt expense is management’s determination of which
accounts will be sent to the attorney for collection.
17. Which of the following is true when accounts receivable are factored
without recourse?
C a. The transaction may be accounted for either as a secured
borrowing or as a sale, depending upon the substance of the
transaction.
b. The receivables are used as collateral for a promissory note
issued to the factor by the owner of the receivables.
22. If the fair value less cost to sell is higher than the carrying amount
of a non-current asset classified as held for sale, the difference is
A a. Not accounted for.
b. Accounted for as an impairment loss.
c. Deferred gain as a component of equity.
d. Gain to be recorded in profit or loss.
23. An entity classified a noncurrent asset accounted for under the cost
model as held for sale on December 31, 2020. Because no offers were
received at an acceptable price, the entity decided on July 1, 2021
not to sell the asset, but to continue to use it. In accordance with
IFRS 5, the asset should be measured on July 1, 2021 at
C a. The lower of its carrying amount and its recoverable amount.
b. The higher of its carrying amount and its recoverable amount.
c. The lower of its carrying amount on the basis that it had
never been classified as held for sale and its recoverable
amount.
d. The higher of its carrying amount on the basis that it had
never been classified as held for sale and its recoverable
amount.
26. How much is the amount of deposit in transit for the month of December?
C a. P110,000
b. P100,000
c. P90,000
d. P80,000
Solution:
In preparing its August 31, 2021 bank reconciliation, Kirk Corp. has
available following information:
Balance per bank statement, 8/31/21 P18, 050
Deposit in transit, 8/31/21 3, 250
Return of customer’s check for insufficient funds, 8/29/21 600
Outstanding checks, 8/31/21 2, 750
Bank service charges for August 100
Check disbursement recorded in August (correct amount is
P5,000) 500
Kirk deposited P15,000 in August but credited by bank at 1,500
28. What is the unadjusted balance per book on August 31, 2021?
A a. P37, 250
b. P35, 050
c. P32, 050
d. P28, 250
Solution:
Bank Book
Unadjusted balances 18,050 37,250
DIT 3,250
OC's (2,750)
NSF check returned (600)
BSC for August (100)
Book error in August (4,500)
Bank error in August 13,500
Adjusted cash balance 32,050 32,050
Casio Company had a unadjusted cash balance in its cash in BDO Bank as of
December 31, 2021 of P2,100,000, the following transactions were recorded
in this account as of 12/31/2021:
• Check payable to Casio dated January 3, 2022 was recorded as receipts
as of December 31, P145,000.
• Check payable to Casio amounting to P210,000 dated December 27, 2021
recorded as receipts on 12/27 and returned by bank on 12/29 marked as
“NSF” and was immediately redeposited on 12/30. The return of the check
was not recorded on 12/29 but the redeposit was recorded as receipts
on 12/30.
• Check payable to Grab (a supplier), dated January 2, 2022 was delivered
on December 30, 2021 amounting to P120,000.
29. What is the correct balance of cash in BDO bank as of December 31,
2021?
B a. P2,075,000
b. P1,865,000
c. P1,745,000
d. P1,625,000
Solution:
Unadjusted cash in BDO 2,100,000
Customer postdated check (145,000)
Error in recording NSF check (210,000)
Company's postdated check 120,000
Adjusted cash in BDO 1,865,000
Health Company established as petty cash fund of P12,000. Details of the PCF
are as follows:
The count of remaining bills and coins in the petty cash box were as follows:
A replenishment check amounting to P1,500 was also found inside the petty
cash box.
30. How much is the balance of petty cash fund reported in its December
31, 2021 statement of financial position?
C a. P2,250
b. P5,100
c. P6,600
d. P7,100
Solution:
Bills and coins 750
Replenishment check 1,500
Vouchers dated January (2,800 + 1,550) 4,350
Petty cash fund as of 12/31/2021 6,600
One Company had the following items in its “Cash equivalents” account as
of December 31, 2021:
31. How much should be the correct amount of cash and cash equivalents as
of December 31, 2021?
D a. P1,900,000
b. P1,400,000
c. P1,100,000
d. P850,000
Solution:
Time deposit 600,000
Treasury bills 250,000
Total cash equivalents 850,000
32. How much is the correct cash balance in Matt Bank as of December 31,
2021?
B a. P2,890,000
b. P2,740,000
c. P2,620,000
d. P2,450,000
Solution:
Unadjusted balance in Matt Bank 2,450,000
Stale check 120,000
Unreleased check 70,000
Company's postdated check 100,000
Adjusted balance in Matt Bank 2,740,000
33. For the year ended December 31, 2021, May's uncollectible accounts
expense would be
D a. P25,000
b. P23,000
c. P16,000
d. P9,000
Solution:
Allowance, beginning 34,000
Write off (23,000)
Recovery 5,000
Uncollectible account expense 9,000
Allowance, end (325,000 - 300,000) 25,000
34. How much is the total cash received from the financing of receivables?
B a. P1,681,008
b. P2,181,008
c. P2,291,508
d. P2,200,508
Solution:
Face value of note 700,000
Total interest (700,000 x 5% x 7/12) 20,417
Maturity value 720,417
Discount (720,417 x 8% x 3/12) (14,408)
Proceeds from discounting 706,008
Proceeds from pledging 500,000
Proceeds from factoring 975,000
Total proceeds 2,181,008
2021 2020
Credit sales P6,000,000 P5,620,000
Collections of outstanding receivables 5,830,000 4,800,000
Accounts written off 60,000 20,000
Recovery of accounts previously written off 15,000 none
35. How much is the uncollectible accounts expense in its 2021 profit or
loss?
D a. P42,500
b. P40,280
c. P39,550
d. P38,000
Solution:
Beginning balance of AR (5,620 - 4,800 - 20) 800,000
Credit sales in 2021 6,000,000
Collection of outs receivables (5,830,000)
Write off - 2021 (60,000)
Recovery - 2021 -
Ending balance of AR 910,000
Solution:
1,000,000 700,000 1,700,000 0.925926 1,574,074
1,000,000 600,000 1,600,000 0.857339 1,371,742
1,000,000 500,000 1,500,000 0.793832 1,190,748
1,000,000 400,000 1,400,000 0.735030 1,029,042
1,000,000 300,000 1,300,000 0.680583 884,758
1,000,000 200,000 1,200,000 0.630170 756,204
1,000,000 100,000 1,100,000 0.583490 641,839
Total PV of note on 1/1/2021 7,448,407
38. How much is the carrying value of the note as of December 31, 2022?
B a. P1,075,193
b. P1,097,039
c. P1,121,495
d. P1,143,925
Solution:
Principal 1,200,000
PV factor (1.07^-3) 0.816298
Initial CV of note 979,557
Date EI (7%) CV
5/1/21 979,557
12/31/21 45,713 1,025,270
5/1/22 22,856 1,048,126
12/31/22 48,913 1,097,039
5/1/23 24,456 1,121,495
39. How much is the carrying value of the note on December 31, 2021?
C a. P5,330,882
b. P5,512,041
c. P5,153,643
d. P5,391,939
40. How much is the interest income in its statement of comprehensive income
for the period ending December 31, 2021?
A a. P187,970
b. P154,609
c. P188,620
d. P155,709
Solution:
1,000,000 300,000 1,300,000 0.970874 1,262,136
2,000,000 250,000 2,250,000 0.942596 2,120,841
3,000,000 150,000 3,150,000 0.915142 2,882,696
Total PV of note 6,265,673
41. How much is the total net increase/decrease in profit for the year 2021
assuming the company is using fair value model?
A a. 1,290,000
b. 1,200,000
c. 1,320,000
d. 840,000
Solution:
FAIR VALUE model
Depreciation expense 0
Unrealized gain 1,200,000
Rent income 90,000
1,290,000
42. How much is the total income that should be reported in the statement
of comprehensive income for the year 2021?
D a. 0
b. 150,000
c. 250,000
d. 175,000
Solution:
FAIR VALUE model
Fair Value ( 10,000+5,000 x 45) 675,000
Carrying Value( 500,000+150,000) -650,000
Unrealized gain 25,000
Dividend income 150,000
Total income reported in SCI 175,000
Information pertaining to the inventory of Boron Company for the year ended
December 31, 2021 follows:
43. How much is the ending inventory that should be reported in the
statement of financial position on December 31, 2021 using the allowance
method?
C a. 300,000
b. 293,000
c. 299,000
d. none of the choices
Solution:
FAIR VALUE model
Ending inventory at COST 300,000
Allowance for inventory write-down, 12/31/2021 -1,000
Ending inventory at NRV 299,000
Cost 4,000,000
Fair value of net assets acquired -3,960,000 (9,000,000+900,000 x 40%)
Goodwill 40,0000
45. How much is the carrying value of investment on December 31, 2022?
A a. 4,642,000
b. 4,376,000
c. 4,666,000
d. 4,650,000
Solution:
INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE
BB-4,000,000 Dividends-80,000
SNI- 480,000 Amortization of Excess-24,000
CV, 12/31/21- 4,376,000 Dividends-40,000
SNI-330,000 Amortization of excess-24,000
CV, 12/31/22-4,642,000
On October 1, 2021, Neon Company purchased a P2,000,000 face value 10% debt
instrument for P1,977,800 and classified this as investment at fair value
through profit or loss. The effective rate for this type of investment is
12%. The debt instrument pays interest semi-annually on June 1 and December
1. On December 31, 2021, the fair market value of the instruments is 97.
46. How much is the interest income for the year 2021?
B a. 116,667
b. 50,000
c. 59,334
d. 47,778
Solution: Interest Income= 2,000,000 x 10% x 3/12 = 50,000
47. How much is the unrealized gain or loss that should be taken to profit
or loss for the year 2021?
A a. 28,867
b. 37,800
c. 47,800
d. 38,270
Solution:
Fair value (97% x 2,000,000) 1,940,000
Carrying value (1,977,800 - 66,667) -1,911,133
Unrealized gain 28,867
48. How much is the carrying value of investment that should be reported
in the statement of financial position on December 31, 2022?
D a. 2,853,558
b. 1,950,242
c. 1,926,118
d. 1,902,372
Solution
Amortized cost, 12/31/22
(2,778,393 x 1.11-270,000x1.11-270,000 x 2M/3M) 1,902,372
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
BB- 352,560
1,950,000 CREDIT PURCHASES =2,088,840
491,400
52. How much is the total net dilution gain/loss that should be recognized
by Phosphorus Corp.?
C a. 668,000
b. 840,000
c. 60,000
d. none of the choices
Solution:
Share in proceeds 1,500,000 ( 20% x 7,500,000 )
CV of Investment in Associate deemed sold -1,560,000 ( 12/32 x 4,160,000 )
Dilution loss -60,000
Note:
Before dilution 200,000/625,000 32%
After dilution 200,000/1,000,000 20%
COST RETAIL
Beginning inventory 250,000 390,000
Purchases 898,500 1,460,000
Purchase returns -60,000 -80,000
Purchase discount -18,000
Freight-in 80,000
TGAS 1,150,500 1,770,000
Net sales ( 1,260,000-97,500 ) -1,162,500
EI at RETAIL 607,500
Sulfur Corporation had the following amounts under retail inventory method:
54. How much is the estimated cost of ending inventory under FIFO method?
C a. 393,607
b. 394,875
c. 396,394
d. 395,121
Solution:
COST RETAIL
Beginning inventory 250,000 390,000
Purchases 898,500 1,460,000
Purchase returns -60,000 -80,000
Purchase discount -18,000
Freight-in 80,000
TGAS 1,150,500 1,770,000
Net sales ( 1,260,000-97,500 ) -1,162,500
EI at RETAIL 607,500
55. How much is the estimated cost of ending inventory under AVERAGE method?
B a. 393,607
b. 394,875
c. 396,394
d. 395,121
Solution:
ENDING INVENTORY AT RETAIL 607,500
COST RATIO-AVERAGE 65%
ENDING INVENTORY AT COST-AVERAGE 394,875
On January 2, 2021, Chlorine Company decided to convert one of its building
into an investment property that is to be carried at fair value. The building
was previously used as an owner-occupied property. The building was acquired
on January 1, 2019 at a cost of P10,000,000 with an estimated useful life of
10 years using the straight-line method. The fair value of the building on
January 2, 2021 was reliably valued at P7,500,000.
57. How much is the cost of inventory should Argon report in its January
31, 2021 balance sheet assuming the company maintains perpetual
inventory records?
B a. 240,000
b. 260,000
c. 280,000
d. 300,000
Solution:
20,000 @ 10 200,000
(15,000 ) @ 10 -150,000
5,000 @10 50,000
20,000 @11 220,000
25,000 @ 10.80 270,000
15,000 @ 12 180,000
40,000 @ 11.25 450,000
(24,000) @11.25 -270,000
16,000 @ 11.25 180,000
14,000 @ 15 210,000
30,000 @ 13 390,000
(10,000) @ 13 -130,000
20,000 @ 13 260,000
58. Using FIFO method, what amount of inventory should Argon report in its
January 31, 2021 balance sheet?
D a. 240,000
b. 260,000
c. 280,000
d. 282,000
Solution:
14,000 @ 15 210,000
6,000 @ 12 72,000
20,000 282,000
Calcium Company has a herd of 50, 2-year-old animals and 50, 1-year old animals
on Jan. 1, 2021. 20 animals aged 2.5 and 20 animals aged 1.5 were purchased
on July 1, 2021.No animals were born during 2021. The fair values less cost
to sell per unit were as follows:
1.0-year old on Jan. 1, 2021- P2,500
1.5-year old on Jan. 1, 2021- 3,750
2.0-year old on Jan. 1, 2021- 5,000
2.5-year old on Jan. 1, 2021- 6,250
3.0-year old on Jan. 1, 2021- 7,500
1.0-year old on July 1, 2021- 3,000
1.5-year old on July 1, 2021- 4,500
2.0-year old on July 1, 2021- 6,000
2.5-year old on July 1, 2021- 7,500
3.0-year old on July 1, 2021- 9,000
1.0-year old on Dec.31, 2021- 3,500
1.5-year old on Dec.31, 2021- 5,250
2.0-year old on Dec.31, 2021- 7,000
2.5-year old on Dec.31, 2021- 8,750
3.0-year old on Dec.31, 2021- 10,500
59. How much is the increase in the fair value of the biological assets due
to physical change?
B a. 190,000
b. 420,000
c. 385,000
d. 130,000
60. How much is the carrying value of biological assets on December 31,
2021?
D a. 1,085,000
b. 1,470,000
c. 1,145,000
d. 1,225,000
Solution:
10,500 x 70 animals 735,000
7,000 x 70 animals 490,000
CV, 12/31/2021 1,225,000
61. How much is the carrying value of the investment on December 31, 2021?
A a. 10,100,000
b. 9,800,000
c. 9,350,355
d. 9,492,058
Solution:
CV of Investment ( @ FAIR VALUE ), 12/31/2021 10,100,000
( 10,000,000 x 1.01 )
62. How much is the total amount of income recognized in the statement of
comprehensive income for the year 2021?
D a. 112,766
b. 300,000
c. 987,234
d. 800,000
Solution:
Unrealized gain-OCI 112,766
Interest income ( 9,163,121 x 7.5 % )-P/L 687,234
Total income -SCI 800,000
On January 31, 2021, Manganese Corp. acquired 35,000 shares of the 125,000
ordinary shares outstanding of Mn Inc. at P25 per share. The book value of
Mn Inc.’s net assets on this date amounted to P3,000,000. All identifiable
assets had fair values equal their book values. Mn reported total
comprehensive income in 2021 at P550,000 which is net of a foreign translation
loss amounting to P500,000. It also distributed total dividends at year-end
amounting to P500,000. Fair value of shares on December 31, 2021 was at P34
per share.
On January 1, 2022, Manganese sold 15,000 shares at fair value existing at
the end of 2021. During 2022, Manganese reported net income of P800,000 and
distributed total dividends amounting to P100,000. Fair value per share on
December 31, 2022 is P37.
FAR FIRST PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (BATCH 42)
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63. How much is the total net amount of income that should be reported in
profit or loss for the year ended 2022 assuming the investment was
reclassified to FVOCI?
B a. 166,000
b. 201,500
c. 261,500
d. 245,500
Solution:
UG/UL-EQUITY
636,879-EQUITY 12/31/20 *
112,766-OCI
749,645-EQUITY 12/31/21 **
REMAINING/RECLASSIFIED (
SOLD ( REALIZED ) UNREALIZED )
FAIR VALUE 510,000 680,000
CV OF INVESTMENT -430,500 -574,000
CESSATION GAIN/LOSS (P/L ) 79,500 106,000
65. How much is the total correct amount of inventories as of December 31,
2021?
A a. 605,000
b. 755,000
c. 550,000
d. 715,000
Solution:
Goods displayed in the store 100,000
Goods stocked in the warehouse 50,000
Goods purchased in transit, FOB SELLER 250,000
Goods sold in transit, FOB BUYER 80,000
Goods out to customers awaiting approval 40,000
Goods in the hands of traveling salesman 30,000
Goods sold with a buyback agreement 55,000
Correct amount of inventories 605,000
66. How much is the total income taken to 2021 profit or loss statement
related to the Investment in Associate?
A a. 120,000
b. 720,000
c. 600,000
d. 480,000
Solution:
SNI = ( 3,000,000 2,400,000 ) x 20% 120,000
Total income-P/L 120,000
67. How much should be taken to profit or loss on the date the asset was
reclassified back to property plant and equipment?
A a. 30,000,000
b. 50,000,000
c. 100,000,000
d. 0
Solution:
As if no reclassification as
HFS from the very start
CV, 1/1/21 ( 400,000,000 - 10,000,0000 ) 390,000,000
Recoverable value ( Value in USE ) 380,000,000
Initial cost of PPE, 1/1/21 ( whichever is LOWER ) 380,000,000
68. How much is the depreciation expense for the year 2021 after the asset
was reclassified back to property, plant and equipment?
D a. 10,000,000
b. 8,974,359
c. 8,717,949
d. 9,743,590
Solution:
Depreciation expense- 2021
( 380,000,000 / 39 years ) 9,743,590
Alpha Corporation has two business segments, Segment A and Segment B. Segment
A’S business operation is continuing. Segment B met the criteria to be
classified as “Held for Sale “. The board of directors was able to dispose
this segment (B) on September 1, 2021. Net proceeds from the sale were P
20,000,000; while the segments’ carrying value on September 1, 2021 was P
18,000,000.
The following pertains to the results of the operation of Segment A & B during
2021:
Segment A Segment B
69. How much shall be presented as Profit /Loss on the face of the income
statement for the year ended 2021?
D a. 6,500,000
b. 4,550,000
c. 1,950,000
d. 5,850,000
Solution:
CONTINUING DISCONTINUED
Revenues 25,000,000 12,000,000
Expenses -15,000,000 -15,000,000
Gain on sale ( 20,000,000 - 18,000,000 ) 2,000,000
Net income or loss before tax 10,000,000 -1,000,000
Income Tax ( 35% ) -3,500,000 350,000
Net income or loss after tax 6,500,000 -650,000
Additional information:
• Merchandise inventory, January 1, 2021, P450,000
• Income tax rate, 30%
• Rent expense is allocated 60% selling, 40% administrative.
70. How much is the total comprehensive income for the year 2021?
B a. P167,300
b. P228,900
c. P255,300
d. P327,000
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