Task 5.1 5.2

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CONTENTS
Title Page
Study Techniques 3
Examination Techniques 5
Assessment Strategy 11
Learning Resources 12
Sample Questions and Solutions 13
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STUDY TECHNIQUE
What is the best way to manage my time?
• Identify all available free time between now and the examinations.
• Prepare a revision timetable with a list of “must do” activities.
• Remember to take a break (approx 10 minutes) after periods of intense

study.
What areas should I revise?
• Rank your competence from Low to Medium to High for each topic.
• Allocate the least amount of time to topics ranked as high.
• Allocate between 25% - 50% of time for medium competence.
• Allocate up to 50% of time for low competence.
How do I prevent myself veering off-track?
• Introduce variety to your revision schedule.
• Change from one subject to another during the course of the day.
• Stick to your revision timetable to avoid spending too much time on one topic.
Are study groups a good idea?
• Yes, great learning happens in groups.
• Organise a study group with 4 – 6 people.
• Invite classmates of different strengths so that you can learn from one another.
• Share your notes to identify any gaps.
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EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES
INTRODUCTION
Solving and dealing with problems is an essential part of learning, thinking and intelligence.
A career in accounting will require you to deal with many problems.
In order to prepare you for this important task, professional accounting bodies are placing
greater emphasis on problem solving as part of their examination process.
In exams, some problems we face are relatively straightforward, and you will be able to deal
with them directly and quickly. However, some issues are more complex and you will need to
work around the problem before you can either solve it or deal with it in some other way.
The purpose of this article is to help students to deal with problems in an exam setting. To
achieve this, the remaining parts of the article contain the following sections:
• Preliminary issues
• An approach to dealing with and solving problems
• Conclusion.
Preliminaries
The first problem that you must deal with is your reaction to exam questions.
When presented with an exam paper, most students will quickly read through the questions
and then many will … PANIC!
Assuming that you have done a reasonable amount of work beforehand, you shouldn’t be
overly concerned about this reaction. It is both natural and essential. It is natural to panic in
stressful situations because that is how the brain is programmed.
Archaeologists have estimated that humans have inhabited earth for over 200,000 years. For
most of this time, we have been hunters, gatherers and protectors.
In order to survive on this planet we had to be good at spotting unusual items, because any
strange occurrence in our immediate vicinity probably meant the presence of danger. The
brain’s natural reaction to sensing any extraordinary item is to prepare the body for ‘fight or
flight’. Unfortunately, neither reaction is appropriate in an exam setting.
The good news is that if you have spotted something unusual in the exam question, you have
completed the first step in dealing with the problem: its identification. Students may wish to
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use various relaxation techniques in order to control the effects of the brain’s extreme
reaction to the unforeseen items that will occur in all examination questions.
However, you should also be reassured that once you have identified the unusual item, you
can now prepare yourself for dealing with this, and other problems, contained in the exam
paper.
A Suggested Approach for Solving and Dealing with Problems in Exams.

The main stages in the suggested approach are:
1. Identify the Problem
2. Define the Problem
3. Find and Implement a Solution
4. Review
1. Identify the Problem

As discussed in the previous section, there is a natural tendency to panic when faced with
unusual items. We suggest the following approach for the preliminary stage of solving and
dealing with problems in exams:
Scan through the exam question

You should expect to find problem areas and that your body will react to these items.
PANIC!!
Remember that this is both natural and essential.
Pause
Take deep breaths or whatever it takes to help your mind and body to calm down.
Try not to exhale too loudly – you will only distract other students!
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Do something practical
Look at the question requirements.
Note the items that are essential and are worth the most marks.
Start your solution by neatly putting in the question number and labelling each part of your
answer in accordance with the stated requirements.
Actively reread the question

Underline (or highlight) important items that refer to the question requirements. Tick or
otherwise indicate the issues that you are familiar with. Put a circle around unusual items that
will require further consideration.
2. Define the Problem

Having dealt with the preliminary issues outlined above, you have already made a good start
by identifying the problem areas. Before you attempt to solve the problem, you should make
sure that the problem is properly defined. This may take only a few seconds, but will be time
well spent. In order to make sure that the problem is properly defined you should refer back
to the question requirements. This is worth repeating: Every year, Examiner Reports note that
students fail to pass exams because they do not answer the question asked. Examiners have a
marking scheme and they can only award marks for solutions that deal with the issues as
stipulated in the question requirements. Anything else is a waste of time. After you have re-
read the question requirements ask yourself these questions in relation to the problem areas
that you have identified:
Is this item essential in order to answer the question?

Remember that occasionally, examiners will put ‘red herrings’ (irrelevant issues) into the
question in order to test your knowledge of a topic.
What’s it worth?
Figure out approximately how many marks the problem item is worth. This will help you to
allocate the appropriate amount of time to this issue.
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Can I break it down into smaller parts?
In many cases, significant problems can be broken down into its component parts. Some parts
of the problem might be easy to solve.
Can I ignore this item (at least temporarily)?

Obviously, you don’t want to do this very often, but it can be a useful strategy for problems
that cannot be solved immediately.
Note that if you leave something out, you should leave space in the solution to put in the
answer at a later stage. There are a number of possible advantages to be gained from this
approach:
1) It will allow you to make progress and complete other parts of the question that you are
familiar with. This means that you will gain marks rather than fretting over something
that your mind is not ready to deal with yet.
2) As you are working on the tasks that you are familiar with, your mind will relax and you
may remember how to deal with the problem area.
3) When you complete parts of the answer, it may become apparent how to fill in the
missing pieces of information. Many accounting questions are like jigsaw puzzles: when
you put in some of the parts that fit together, it is easier to see where the missing pieces
should go and what they look like.
3. Find and Implement a Solution

In many cases, after identifying and defining the problem, it will be easy to deal with the
issue and to move on to the next part of the question. However, for complex problems that
are worth significant marks, you will have to spend more time working on the issue in order
to deal with the problem. When this happens, you should follow these steps:
Map out the problem

Depending on your preferred learning style, you can do this in a variety of ways including
diagrams, tables, pictures, sentences, bullet points or any combination of methods. It is best
to do this in a working on a separate page (not on the exam paper) because some of this work
will earn marks. Neat and clearly referenced workings will illustrate to the examiner that you
have a systematic approach to answering the question.
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Summarise what you know about the problem
Make sure that this is brief and that it relates to the question requirements. Put this
information into the working where you have mapped out the problem. Be succinct and
relevant. The information can be based on data contained in the question and your own
knowledge and experience. Don’t spend too long at this stage, but complete your workings as
neatly as possible because this will maximise the marks you will be awarded.
Consider alternative solutions

Review your workings and compare this information to the question requirements. Complete
as much of the solution as you can. Make sure it is in the format as stipulated in the question
requirements. Consider different ways of solving the problem and try to eliminate at least one
alternative.
Implement a solution
Go with your instinct and write in your solution. Leave extra space on the page for a change
of mind and/or supplementary information. Make sure the solution refers to your workings
that have been numbered.
4. Review
After dealing with each problem and question, you should spend a short while reviewing your
solution. The temptation is to rush onto the next question, but a few moments spent in
reviewing your solution can help you to gain many marks. There are three questions to ask
yourself here:
Have I met the question requirements?

Yes, we have mentioned this already. Examiner Reports over the years advise that failure to
follow the instructions provided in the question requirements is a significant factor in causing
students to lose marks. For instance, easy marks can be gained by putting your answer in the
correct format. This could be in the form of a report or memo or whatever is asked in the
question. Likewise, look carefully at the time period requested. The standard accounting
period is 12 months, but occasionally examiners will specify a different accounting period.
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Is my solution reasonable?
Look at the figures in your solution. How do they compare relative to the size of the figures
provided in the question?
For example, if Revenue were 750,000 and your Net Profit figure was more than 1 million,
then clearly this is worth checking.
If there were some extraordinary events it is possible for this to be correct, but more than
likely, you have misread a figure from your calculator. Likewise, the depreciation expense
should be a fraction of the value of the fixed assets.
What have I learned?

Very often in exams, different parts of the solution are interlinked. An answer from one of
your workings can frequently be used in another part of the solution. The method used to
figure out an answer may also be applicable to other parts of your solution.
Conclusion
In order to pass your exams you will have to solve many problems. The first problem to
overcome is your reaction to unusual items. You must expect problems to arise in exams and
be prepared to deal with them in a systematic manner. John Foster Dulles, a former US
Secretary of State noted that: The measure of success is not whether you have a tough
problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year. We hope that, by
applying the principles outlined in this article, you will be successful in your examinations
and that you can move on to solve and deal with new problems.
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Stage: Advanced Level 2
Subject Title: A2.1Strategic Corporate Finance
Examination Duration: 3.5 hours (Open Book)
Assessment Strategy
Examination Approach
This examination uses a case-study approach to test students’ ability to apply technical skills,
critical analysis, and demonstrate synthesis and decision-making. It also tests communication
skills and familiarity with contemporary business issues. Questions require students to write
reports, which must be tailored to the technical knowledge of the target audience. Students
are also presented with the opportunity to demonstrate professional judgement and
sensitivity.
Examination Format
Assessment is by an open-book examination of 3.5 hours’ duration. It consists of one
compulsory question, based on a case-study (worth 50% of the marks for the examination)
plus a choice of two out of three optional questions, which may refer also to material in the
major case-study and /or be based on mini case studies, each worth 25% of the marks for the
examination.
Marks Allocation Marks

The total for the paper is 100 marks.
Question 1 case-study
(Compulsory) 50
Questions 2 to 4 50
(Answer any two, each carries 25 marks)
Total 100
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Learning Resources
Core Texts
Arnold / Corporate Financial Management 4th
Edition/ Pearson 2008 / ISBN 9780273725220
Manuals
A2.1 Strategic Corporate Finance – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda
Supplementary Texts and Journals

Pilbeam / Finance and Financial Markets /
McMillan 2010 / ISBN 978-0-230-23321-8
Recommended Journals
Harvard Business Review.
Investment International.
Useful Websites
(as at date of publication)
www.icparwanda.com
http://www.globaltaxnetwork.co.uk/
http://www.rse.rw/
http://www.internationaltaxreview.com/
http://www.rra.gov.rw/
www.cfo.com -CFO.com
www.ifac.org/ - International Federation of
Accountants.
www.ft.com - Financial Times.
www.wsj.com - The Wall Street Journal online.
www.investmentinternational.com - Investment
International.
http://www.gfmag.com/
http://www.rse.rw/
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REVISION QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
Stage: Advanced Level A2.1

Subject Title: Strategic Corporate
Finance
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Exercise 1 - a case study with 4 questions
Background
Kingbrew Limited is a local based company that brews and distributes beer to the Rwandan
market. Kingbrew Limited was founded in 2000 by Ken Adwe, who previously was director
of development of an international food and drinks company. During the first four years of
Kingbrew's existence the company employed an entrepreneurial structure. The company
achieved significant growth based mainly on the management team’s close attention to
customers’ needs.
In 2005 the company was floated at a share price of RWF5,000 with a total market
capitalisation of RWF250,000Million. The company then embarked upon a period of
restructuring and corporate consolidation. Since flotation the company has not raised any
further funds, thus remaining wholly equity financed. Any investment has been funded from
retained earnings. The company has always paid a significant dividend to shareholders.
Since flotation, profits have plateaued, whilst average industry profitability has increased by
10% year-on-year. Ken Adwe, the company’s Chief Executive was recently quoted at a
recent management conference of pursuing a limited growth or “dull is beautiful” strategy.
The following audited accounts for the year ended 31st December 2007 were presented to
shareholders at an AGM on 21st February 2008.
Kingbrew Ltd
Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2007
2006 2007
RWF ‘000 m RWF ‘000 m
Non Current Assets at NBV
Property and Plant 220 240
Other Assets 30 40
Total Non-Current Assets 250 280
Current Assets
Inventories 30 30
Trade Receivables 25 30
Cash & Cash Equivalents 45 20
Total Current Assets 100 80
Total Assets 350 360
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Kingbrew Ltd
2006 2007
RWF ‘000 m RWF ‘000 m
Equity & Liabilities
Equity Attributable to Equity Holders

Ordinary Share Capital (50m shares at RWF5,000) 250 250
Other Reserves 50 60
300 310
Non Current Liabilities

Current Liabilities
Trade payables 20 20
Dividend payable 10 10
Short Term Borrowings 0 10
Current portion of long term borrowings 20 10
Total Current Liabilities 50 50
Total Liabilities 350 360
Kingbrew Ltd shares are currently trading at RWF3,200 cum div.
A dividend of RWF200 per share was declared for the year ended 31st December 2007. It is
expected that dividends will increase by 5% each year hereafter (as has been the case since
flotation).
The AGM ended with a vociferous reaction from Kingbrew Ltd’s shareholder community. A
summary of the comments received were as follows:
“management of Kingbrew Ltd are far too prudent”
“Kingbrew needs to get aggressive in the marketplace”
“Kingbrew has not subscribed to the drink responsibly campaign and is suffering as a result”
“the company has not embraced the opportunity that is corporate social responsibility”
“why has Kingbrew lost key staff members to competitors?”
“it is clear to see that customer loyalty has been impaired over the last two years”
“has Kingbrew Ltd any discernible strategy other than sticking its head in the proverbial
sand”
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Proposed Strategy
Ken and his Board colleagues have been surprised by the reaction and arranged a strategy
weekend away for the senior staff and stakeholder groups. During the weekend a strategic
planning process was worked through. A summary of the weekend’s outputs were:
Mission Statement
“To achieve increased shareholder wealth through the pursuit of a growth strategy of
product and market development employing both organic and acquisitive methods in a
socially responsible manner”
Strategic Objectives:
• To acquire beer brands which deliver a positive net present value in four years when
discounted at the company’s after-tax cost of capital of 12%
• To enter international markets offering high future growth potential
• To sell off any under-performing subsidiaries
• To invest annually RWF5,000 million on socially responsible projects
• To raise RWF100,000 million for the purposes of pursuing an aggressive growth
strategy
Following the communication of the mission statement and strategic objectives throughout
the organisation Kingbrew Ltd’s development team have spent significant time researching
potential marketplace opportunities. Their findings are as follows:
Product Development
The development team are of the view that the local beer market could best be penetrated
selling original Chinese Beers. To that end they have identified two potential investment
options pertaining to the sale of Chinese Beer. These are detailed as follows:
Organic Growth
Purchase an exclusive four-year licence to brew a Chinese Beer brand ‘Ting-Ting’ at a one-
off cost of RWF4,000 million, plus a royalty payment of RWF100 per litre brewed.
Kingbrew Ltd would have to adapt its Kigali brewery at a capital cost of RWF2 billion to
facilitate the production of the beer.
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Projected annual sales of ‘Ting-Ting’ beer are as follows;
Ting Ting – Projected Sales

Product Volume 2009 2010 2011 2012
Cases 20 * 500ml bottles 40,000 60,000 100,000 100,000
Keg 10 Litres 20,000 30,000 50,000 50,000
Kingbrew’s marketing department expect that the above projected volumes could be achieved
if RWF1,000 million was spent immediately on an advertising campaign, supported by an
annual RWF500 million campaign thereafter ending in year three.
Each Keg will sell for RWF20,000 and each bottle for RWF2,000 in 2009 and 2010;
thereafter a 20% annual price increase is anticipated.
The average expected distribution costs will be RWF15,000 for each keg and RWF9,000 for
each case. These costs are expected to remain fixed over the next four years.
The variable cost of producing a litre of this beer is RWF200. This is expected to increase by
50% in 2012.
Acquisitive Growth
Kingbrew Ltd has the option to buy CHST Limited, a private company that distributes a
Chinese beer called ‘Great Wall’ The company has held the distribution rights for the last six
years and has recently purchased the perpetual right to distribute this beer locally.
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The company’s most recent Balance Sheet reads as follows:
CHST Limited
2007
RWF m
Non Current Assets at NBV
Property and Plant 2,500
Other Investments 600
Total Non-Current Assets 3,100
Current Assets
Inventories 400
Trade Receivables 200
Cash & Cash Equivalents 100
Total Current Assets 700
Total Assets 3,800
Equity & Liabilities
Equity Attributable to Equity Holders

Share Capital (@ RWF2 each) 200
Other Reserves 2,700
2,900
Non Current Liabilities

Long term borrowings 400
Current Liabilities
Trade payables 300
Short Term Borrowings 100
Current portion of long term borrowings 100
Total Current Liabilities 500
Total Liabilities 3,800
Kingbrew Ltd’s Financial Controller has asked for your assistance in valuing CHST Limited.
Discussions with Kingbrew Ltd’s staff have revealed the following:
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Financial Director
• A recent independent expert valuation of CHST Limited’s property and plant stands at
RWF1,500 million.
• Other investments in CHST Limited’s Balance Sheet represents a 30% stake in a French
brewing company. CHST Limited recently received an offer of RWF800 m for these
shares. It rejected this offer as this company is likely to be floated shortly with an
indicative market capitalisation of RWF10,000 million.
• Kingbrew Ltd will not assume any of CHST Limited’s borrowings (long term or short
term) or cash holdings.
Due Diligence by Auditors

• Inventories valued at RWF50m in CHST Limited’s Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2007 are
obsolete and of no economic value.
• Trade receivables reported as at 31/12/2007 include RWF40m which is considered to be
uncollectible.
• CHST Limited’s average annual post tax profits for the last five years have been
confirmed at RWF500m. This average level of profitability is expected to recur
annually hereafter
Development Director
• If CHST Limited was acquired, Kingbrew Ltd plans to close the company’s distribution
centre at a cost (before tax relief) of RWF6,000 million. This will generate annual post
tax savings of RWF240m.
Corporation Tax is paid at 10%.
For the purpose of arriving at an indicative cost of the company a simple average of an asset
based and earnings based valuation (using a price earnings multiple of 14 times) will be
applied.
The Board of Kingbrew Ltd has agreed that it will invest in only one Chinese beer.
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Market Development
Kingbrew Ltd considers The United Arab Emirates a market offering significant growth
opportunity. Kingbrew Ltd’s Development Director has identified a UAE based fruit juice
distributor called Paul Limited as a potential takeover target. Paul Limited has lucrative long
term contracts with hotel chains throughout the Emirates. Whilst Paul Limited has made
losses for the last two years, the Development Director is confident that this trend could be
reversed if managed with Kingbrew Ltd’s expertise in distribution.
Kingbrew Ltd’s Financial Controller has recently met with representatives of Paul Limited
who have indicated their general agreement to a proposed takeover.
They have indicated that they will sell the company for a cash consideration of 500 Million
UAE Dirhams (AED), with Kingbrew Ltd assuming legal responsibility for all
contingent/outstanding legal claims against the company. This price is considered acceptable
and it is planned for the takeover to be concluded in three month’s time, on 1st December
2008.
Kingbrew Ltd’s accountants, lawyers, bankers and corporate finance advisors have been
working on the proposed takeover and a summary of progress to date is as follows:
Due Diligence Audit

The company’s auditors have compiled a report on the takeover target. Salient extracts from
their report read as follows:
(a) Summary Balance Sheet
PAUL
Projected Balance Sheet as at 1st December 2008
AED m
Non Current Assets 800
Current Assets 200
Current Liabilities -100
Contingent Liabilities -400
Net Assets to be Acquired 500
(b) Financial Forecasts

Based on Kingbrew Ltd’s plans for Paul Limited, the company will achieve breakeven
in the first two years following acquisition. During this time, the company’s Balance
Sheet will not change significantly. For a number of years thereafter modest profits are
expected to be achieved.
(c) Contingent Liabilities

“A review of the contingent liabilities included in the projected Balance Sheet of Paul
as at 1st December 2008 raises significant concerns insofar as the ultimate liability
cannot at the time of writing this report be accurately assessed. We will need to carry
out significant additional work to establish an accurate assessment of the contingent
liabilities likely to exist as at 1st December 2008. This report will take some two months
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to produce. We would respectfully advise out client to proceed with the proposed
takeover with caution until this report can be finalised.”
Financing Plans
• The company’s plans to finance the acquisition by borrowing in RWF (its domestic
currency).
• In order to preserve the new Division’s cash reserves it has agreed with its bankers to
make interest only repayments on this loan for the next two years.
• The company plans to remove any foreign currency transaction risk by immediately
entering into a Forward Exchange Contract to buy 500 Million UAE Dirham.
Exchange Rates
The company’s bankers have quoted the following exchange rates to apply to transactions
relating to the purchase of the UAE Dirham (using RWFs):
• Spot rate: 4.8 - 4.9 AED (UAE Dirham) for RWF 1,000
• Three month forward rate: 5 - 5.2 AED for RWF1,000
The RWF is expected to strengthen against most international currencies over the next five
years. The projected exchange rates between the RWF and AED for the next fifteen months
are as follows:
1st December 2008 – RWF1,000 = 5 UAE Dirham or RWF200.00 = AED1
1st December 2009 - RWF1,000 = 6 UAE Dirham or RWF166.67 = AED1
(Assume it is now 1st September 2008)
Financing the Strategy

Kingbrew Ltd plans to raise RWF100B to fund its aggressive growth strategy. The Financial
Director has identified two possible options for raising the necessary finance. Details are as
follows:
Option 1
Make a one for four rights issue at a price of RWF2,400 per share.
Option 2
Issue RWF100,000 Million 10% irredeemable bonds at par.
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Ken Adwe has decided to further the implementation of the company's strategic investment
of RWF5,000 million annually on CSR initiatives. To that end he has agreed to chair a
working committee that has been charged with considering the implementation of a CSR
investment strategy. However, he is not particularly aware of the concept of CSR, and the
implications of the CSR investment which has been agreed as a strategic objective.
Exercise 1-1 (Compulsory) (50 Marks)

Prepare a report for the Board of Directors that:
(a) Computes the net present value of the proposal to buy the ‘Ting-Ting’ licence.
(15 marks)
(b) Ascertains an assets based and earnings based valuation of CHST Limited and compute
the NPV associated with that investment.
(15 Marks)
(c) Assesses the strategic issues relating to both the organic growth and acquisitive growth
options identified.
(15 Marks)
(d) Concludes whether the proposed organic or acquisitive strategy should be pursued.
(5 marks)
Total: 50 Marks]
Exercise 1-2
Prepare a briefing note for The Board of Directors of Kingbrew Ltd that:
(a) Computes the value of the RWF loan to be raised if a forward exchange contract is
entered into for the purchase of the UAE company.
(5 Marks)
(b) Considers the appropriateness of a forward exchange contract to manage the foreign
exchange transaction risk associated with the proposed takeover.
(5 Marks)
(c) Describes and illustrates clearly the Foreign Currency Translation Risk that the
company may be exposed to if the takeover progresses as planned.
(8 Marks)
(d) Describes and illustrates what steps management could take to eliminate the potential
for such foreign currency translation risk.
(7 Marks)
[Total: 25 Marks]
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Exercise 1-3
Required:
At the request of Ken Adwe of Kingbrew Ltd, prepare a presentation in advance of the first
meeting of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee, that:
(a) Describes the meaning of CSR (providing examples of same).
(5 Marks)
(b) Evaluates the potential financial risks and rewards associated with the strategic
investment of RWF5 Million per year.
(10 Marks)
(c) Examines the relevance/impact of the proposed CSR strategy to the financial results of
Kingbrew Ltd.
(5 Marks)
(d) Provides guidance on the implementation of the CSR strategy.

(5 Marks)
[Total: 25 Marks]
Exercise 1-4
Prepare a briefing advising Kingbrew Ltd in respect of each of the following financing
options:
OPTION A - A Rights Issue is made

(a) Compute the value of the rights attaching to each ordinary share.
(5 Marks)
(b) Compute the market value of an ordinary share if a rights issue is made and fully
subscribed
(5 Marks)
(c) Evaluate from the company’s perspective, how important the pricing of the rights issue
is likely to be.
(5 Marks)
OPTION B - Irredeemable Bonds are issued

(a) Compute the company’s WACC if the bonds are issued and discuss the significance for
the existing equity investors of raising the proposed RWF100 Million as debt finance.
(10 Marks)
[Total: 25 Marks]
TOTAL 100 Marks
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Exercise 2 Objectives of Financial Management
a. You have been summoned to a meeting with your new managing director. He states
that as maximisation of the company’s share price depends upon the level of earnings
per share that is achieved, it is vital to improve profits next year. He gives you a list of
suggested ways to achieve this. The list includes:
(i) Minimise capital investment to reduce depreciation charges.
(ii) Increase wages and salaries by less than the level of inflation and sell the land that
is currently used as a staff sports field.
(iii) Reduce overdraft charges by delaying payments to creditors.
(iv) Delay expenditure on new equipment that will reduce pollution levels from the
company’s factory.
REQUIREMENT:
Prepare a memo to the managing director discussing the possible effects on relevant
stakeholders of the managing director’s suggestions and whether or not they are likely
to result in an increased share price.
b. ‘During recessionary times the key objective of the executive directors of companies
that are listed on the Stock Exchange is to ensure that their company survives so that
they may keep their jobs.’
REQUIREMENT:
Discuss the validity of this statement and explain what financial or other factors are
likely to influence executive directors’ objectives.
c. Discuss whether or not the objectives of directors of a quoted company are likely to
conflict with those of the company’s shareholders.
d. Discuss the importance and limitations of ESOP’s (executive share option plans) to the
achievement of goal congruence within an organisation
e. (a) ‘Managers and owners of businesses may not have the same objectives.’ Explain
this statement, illustrating your answer with examples of possible conflicts of
interest.
(b) In what respects can it be argued, that companies need to exercise corporate social
responsibility?
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(c) Explain the meaning of the term ‘Value for Money’ in relation to the management
of publicly owned services/utilities.
Exercise 3
. The management of Easy Limited are reviewing the company’s capital investment
options for the coming year, and are considering 6 projects.
Project A would cost RWF29,000 now, and would earn the following cash profits:
1st Year RWF8,000 3rd Year RWF10,000
2nd Year RWF12,000 4th Year RWF6,000
The capital equipment purchased at the start of the project could be resold for RWF5,000
at the start of year 5.
Project B would involve a current outlay of RWF44,000 on capital equipment and

RWF20,000 on working capital. The profits from the project would be as follows:
Year Sales Variable Contribution Fixed Costs Profit
RWF Costs RWF RWF RWF
RWF
1 75,000 50,000 25,000 10,000 15,000
2 90,000 60,000 30,000 10,000 20,000
3 42,000 28,000 14,000 8,000 6,000
Fixed costs include an annual charge of RWF4,000 for depreciation. At the end of year
3 the equipment would be sold for RWF5,000.
Project C would involve a current outlay of RWF50,000 on equipment and RWF15,000

on working capital. The investment in working capital would be increased to
RWF21,000 at the end of the first year. Annual cash profits would be RWF18,000 per
annum for 5 years.
Project D would involve an outlay of RWF20,000 now and a further outlay of

RWF20,000 after one year. Cash profits thereafter would be as follows:
Year 2 RWF15,0 Year RWF12, Years 4 – 8 RWF8,000
00 3 000 pa
Project E is a long-term project, involving an immediate outlay of RWF32,000 and

annual cash profits of RWF4,500 pa in perpetuity.
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Project F is another long-term project, involving and immediate outlay of RWF20,000
and annual cash profits as follows:
Year 1 – 5 RWF5,00 Year 6 – 10 RWF4,000 Year 11 in RWF3,000
0 perpetuity
The company discounts all projects of 10 years’ duration or less at a cost of capital of
12% and all longer projects at a cost of capital of 15%.
Ignore taxation and uncertainty in the forecasts of cash flows.
REQUIREMENT:
(a) Calculate the NPV of each project and determine which should be undertaken by
the company.
(b) Calculate the IRR of projects A and C.
4. Teleco plc, a telecommunications company, is proposing to introduce a new broadband

service to complement its existing services. It is expected that the service will be taken
up by many existing customers but will also be attractive to new customers. It is
estimated that the project will last for five years from the start of 20X4 to the end of
20X8 when it will then have to be replaced by a more advanced product.
You have been presented with the following information:
1. A feasibility study costing RWF100,000 was completed and paid for last year. The
study recommended that the company buys new equipment costing RWF10m to be
paid at the start of the project. This equipment would be depreciated at 20% of cost
per annum and sold for RWF1m, at the end of the project. The company will finance
this capital expenditure by means of a five year loan at an interest rate of 8% per
annum.
2. As a result of the new investment some old equipment could be sold for cash at the
start of the project for its book value of RWF250,000. This machine had been
scheduled to be sold for cash at the end of 20X5 for its book value of RWF50,000.
3. The sales director hired a company to undertake market research and this has
indicated that demand for the product in 20X4 will be from 50,000 users and that this
should increase at the rate of 20% per annum over the life of the project. The cost of
the research is RWF150,000 and this will be paid in 20X4. The price which Teleco
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will initially charge for the service is RWF100 and the Regulator is unlikely to
sanction any increase in this over the life of the project.
4. The variable costs of providing the new service, which include administration and
billing, are estimated at RWF40 per annum, per user. This cost will rise by 5% per
annum.
5.On introduction of the new service Teleco will suffer a reduction in demand for some of
its existing services. The lost contribution from the existing services is estimated at
RWF80,000 in 20X4 and to reduce by RWF10,000 per annum thereafter.
6.Three employees currently working in another department and earning RWF30,000

each would be transferred to work on the new product and a supervisor currently
earning RWF40,000 would be promoted to work on the new project at a salary of
RWF50,000. Agreement has been reached with the trade union for wages and salaries
to be increased by 5% each year from the start of 20X5.
7. As a result of introducing the new product four employees in another department currently earning
RWF25,000 each would have to be made redundant at the end of 20X4 and paid redundancy pay of
RWF50,000 each.
8. The management accountant has indicated that existing central administration charges amounting to
RWF30,000 per annum will be allocated to the project.
9. The marketing department has advised that advertising and marketing costs will amount to RWF200,000
for the fist two years, reducing to RWF100,000 for the next two years and zero in 20X8.
10. The project team will be accommodated in a presently empty building for which an offer of RWF2m
has recently been received from another company. If the building is retained, it is expected that
property price inflation will increase its value to RWF3m after five years.
11. Working capital requirements are estimated at RWF200,000. This will be required at the
commencement of the project, at the start of 20X4.
12. The company is subject to Corporation Tax at 20% and the tax accountant has computed the tax
payable at RWF20,000 on the first year’s profits (due to the impact of capital allowances) and
RWF500,000 each year thereafter. Taxation payments are delayed one year.
13. The company’s weighted average cost of capital is estimated at 10%.
Assume that all cash flows occur at year-end, unless otherwise indicated.
REQUIREMENT:
It is now 31st December 20X3. Prepare and present a cash flow budget for this project and
calculate the Net Present Value and the Discounted Payback Period.
What other factors should be taken into account?
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Exercise 5
5.
An estate agency business has been researching for some time the potential of providing
prospective buyers with a web-based/virtual tour camera of the properties they are interested in.
This will be achieved by placing a web-Cam in each property they hope to sell.
The indicative revenues and costs associated with the project are as follows:
• The software system to enable the technology will cost RWF 150,000,000 at the outset of
the project. Due to expected technological advancements it will have no value at the end
of the project. This cost is treated as capital expenditure for tax purposes.
• An annual software licensing and upgrade fee of RWF 1,500,000 is payable for as long as
the software is being used. This cost is treated as revenue expenditure for tax purposes.
• A sub-contractor has been engaged to install the web camera in each residence at a cost of
RWF 15,000 per installation. This fee has been fixed for three years.
• The estate agents will charge an average of 3% commission for each house sold, using the
web cam technology.
• The average price of houses sold by the agency will be RWF 90,000,000 for the starting
year of the project. House price inflation is expected to rise at 10% each year thereafter.
• Given the innovative but new nature of the technology, it is expected that 30% of houses
advertised using this medium would be sold. If a property remains unsold after a number
of weeks it will be removed by the vendor from the estate agent. The same applies to
houses being sold using conventional methods. The business normally achieves a 50%
sale rate for properties sold in the conventional manner.
• 5% commission is charged for houses sold in the conventional manner.
• The web site will need to be constantly monitored and administered at a cost of RWF
15,000,000 per annum. This is expected to rise by 5% per annum.
• As a result of the use of this new technology it is estimated that the estate agency will
achieve 400 clients per annum, rising by 100 clients in the second year. As the
competition grows and the technology ages, it is expected that the third year’s trading
volumes will reduce by 60%.
• It is expected that the above numbers will include 100 residences transferring each year
from the present conventional selling methods. This is because of the attraction of the
lower commissions for property sellers.
• Industry experts advise that at the end of three years that the technology will have been
surpassed, at which stage it will become redundant and have no economic value.
• Corporation tax on profits currently stands at 20%, payable in the year in which the
profits are derived. Capital allowances are allowed at 20% straight line. Balancing
charges/allowances are allowed in the year following the sale/cessation of use of assets.
• On receipt of a detailed report on the progress of the initiative, The Institute of
Auctioneers has agreed to contribute RWF 24,000,000 in year 3 towards the cost of the
project.
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• The agency’s real cost of funds is 8% p.a., which will apply for the full period of the
project. As a real rate, it does not need to be adjusted for inflation.
Requirement:
Prepare a brief report to potential investors which includes the following:
(a) A financial appraisal of the proposal,

(17 Marks)
(b) A consideration of the wider factors relevant to the decision to invest in the proposal.
(8 Marks)
[Total: 25 Marks]
6. Laserlabs, a medical practice wishes to develop a facility for eye laser surgery.
They have researched the options at a recent trade fair and are interested in a Florida based
company’s technology. The financial proposal offered by the company seems to be more
flexible and cost effective than its nearest rivals. Whilst the technology is cutting edge it
remains untested in the marketplace.
Laserlabs have met with the company’s European representative and have drafted an outline
contract as follows:
Legal Form and Duration: Purchase a three year licence at a one off cost of RWF600,000
Equipment Cost: the initial capital cost to purchase the hardware and operating software will
be RWF500,000. The software and hardware will has no expected resale value at the end of the
three years.
Annual Software Licence: the annual licensing fee will be RWF50,000.
Royalty Payments: A royalty fee of RWF150 per eye treated must be paid.
Volume Permitted: 10,000 eye surgery episodes per year.
Consumables: Laserlabs must purchase the surgical consumables from the Florida based
supplier at a cost of RWF100 per eye treated.
Laserlabs have researched their internal costs associated with providing the surgery. Their
findings were as follows.
Staffing
A surgical ophthalmologist will be employed at a base salary of RWF150,000. The
ophthalmologist will be paid an annual bonus of RWF50,000 in any year that the number of
eyes surgery episodes exceeds 8,500.
A locum ophthalmologist will be employed for the four weeks that the full time surgeon is on
annual leave. This will cost RWF10,000 per week.
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A nurse will be employed at an annual cost of RWF35,000.
All permanent staffʼs basic salary costs are expected to rise by 8% per annum commencing in
year 3 of the project.
A contract has been agreed with a full time cleaning/maintenance firm. The quarterly cost will
total RWF20,000 with a 5% annual uplift commencing in year 2 of the project.
Laserlabs has researched the income potential of the venture. It sales projections are as follows:
Private patients
The forecast private patient referrals are as follows:
Year 1 = 2,000
Year 2 = 3,000
Year 3 = 4,000
The charge per eye correction will be RWF750 which will remain fixed for the next three years.
Public Patients
The district health board has indicated that it would be willing to enter into a three year contract
for its patients, once the capability of the technology has been demonstrated. The health board
intends to buy a block contract of 6,000 eye corrections at a fixed annual price of
RWF1,000,000 with no inflation uplift over the three years.
Other Information
Laserlabs assesses potential investments based on a combination of the following criteria:
Payback Period minimum of 3 years.
Delivers a positive Net Present Value (NPV)
Laserlabs Limited has a cost of capital of 10%.
Ignore Taxation
REQUIREMENT:
Prepare a report for the Board of Laserlabs Limited which:
Recommends whether or not to sign the draft contract based on a financial assessment.
(18 Marks)
Considers three qualitative factors the management of Laserlabs should consider prior to
making a final decision whether or not to sign the draft contract
(6 Marks)
Presentation mark
(1 Mark)
Pilot Paper - [Total: 25 Marks]
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Suggested answers
SOLUTION 1 -1
Report
To: Board of Directors, Kingbrew Ltd
From: Corporate Finance Manager
Date: 1st September 2008
Subject: Evaluation of Proposed Investment in Chinese Beer
Introduction
This briefing note reports on the financial results of the two options identified to penetrate the
Rwandan beer market. The two options are to:
1) Purchase the exclusive four year licence to brew ‘Ting-Ting’
2) Purchase CHST Limited with the perpetual distribution rights for ‘Great Wall’
Approach
The value of the Ting-Ting proposal has been derived by computing the Net Present Value of
the indicative cash flows of the option over a four year period. The discount rate used is
Kingbrew’s after tax cost of capital of 12%.
The value of the proposed purchase of CHST Limited was derived by comparing the average
value of the company (using both an assets and earnings based approach) with the present
value of the perpetual earnings.
Findings
A summary of the findings of both proposals are as follows:
Net Present Value - Comparison RWF m

Licence for Ting-Ting 146.67
Purchase CHST Limited 1,331.67
The NPV for the purchase of CHST Limited delivers a net present value of RWF1,185m
greater than the Ting-Ting option.
Detailed workings can be found as follows:

• Appendix A – Determination of NPV of Ting-Ting proposal.
• Appendix B – Determination of indicative valuation of CHST Limited and the NPV of
the proposal.
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Consideration of Strategic Factors
Purchase Licence for Ting–Ting
• What will happen with the licence after four years, especially if the brand is successful?
• Can the licence be revoked with a financial claw-back if unsuccessful?
• We are investing significantly more with increased financial risk
• Have we the skills and ingredients to brew the Chinese beer properly?
• How will the taste of the beer be received by Rwandan customers?
• Would it be possible to acquire further international licences?
• How will its sales impact on the company’s present sales?
Purchase of CHST Limited

• We are buying an established brand with an established track record
• Will Kingbrew Ltd be able to merge Great Wall effectively into its present distribution
network?
• Would it be possible to acquire further international licences?
• Will its sales cause any displacement effects for Kingbrew’s existing products ?
Conclusion
The purchase of the Ting-Ting licence poses increased financial risks to Kingbrew Ltd as it
will commit RWF7 Million immediately.
The lower business risk profile of the proposition to buy CHST Limited along with it’s lower
financial risk and higher indicative NPV would strongly suggest that the preferable option is
to purchase CHST Limited.
Appendix A
RWF RWF RWF RWF
Ting-Ting - Net Present Value Analysis
m m m m
Not Year
Cash Flow 2009 2010 2011 2012
e 0
Sales Revenues 1 2,000 3,000 6,000 7,200
Direct Materials Cost 2 -120 -180 -300 -450
Distribution Costs 3 -660 -990 -1,650 -1,650
Royalty payment @ RWF.10 per
-60 -90 -150 -150
litre
Advertising -1,000 -500 -500 -500
Licence Purchase -400
Factory Renovations -2,000
Net Annual Cash flow -7,000 660 1,240 3,400 4,950
Discount Factor @ 12% 4 1 0.893 0.797 0.712 0.636
Discounted Cash flows -7,000 589.38 988.28 2,420.8 3,148.2
Net Present Value 146.67
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RWF m RWF m RWF m RWF m
Note 1 - Sales Revenues 2009 2010 2011 2012
Cases Sold 40 60 100 100
Price per case 40 40 48 57.6
Total Revenue Cases 1,600 2,400 4,800 5,760
Kegs Sold 20 30 50 50
Price per keg 20 20 24 28.8
Total Revenue Kegs 400 600 1200 1440
Total Sales Revenues 2,000 3,000 6,000 7,200

Note 2 - Direct Materials Cost 2009 2010 2011 2012
Cases Sold 40 60 100 100
Litres Per Case 10 10 10 10
Total Litres Cases 400 600 1000 1000
Kegs Sold 20 30 50 50
Litres per keg 10 10 10 10
Total Litres Kegs 200 300 500 500
Total Litres Produced 600 900 1,500 1,500
Variable Cost Per Litre 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3
Total Litres Produced 120 180 300 450

Note 3 - Distribution Cost 2009 2010 2011 2012
Cases Sold 40 60 100 100
Distribution Cost Per Case 9 9 9 9

Total Distribution Costs - Cases 360 540 900 900
Kegs Sold 20 30 50 50
Distribution Cost Per Keg 15 15 15 15

Total Distribution Costs - Keg 300 450 750 750
Total Distribution Cost 660 990 1,650 1,650
Note 4 Cost of Capital (Equity) - (Gordon's Growth Model)

[.20*(1+.05)/(3.2-.20)] +.05 = 12.00%
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Appendix B
CHST Limited - Asset Valuation RWF m

Property at recent valuation 1,500
Other Investments (30% of RWF10M) 3,000
Inventories (400-50) 350
Trade receivables (200-40) 160
Trade payables -300
Indicative Net Assets Valuation 4,710
CHST Limited - Earnings Based

Valuation RWF m
Recurrent annual post tax profits 500
Annual closure savings 240
Annual Recurrent Profits 740
Price earnings multiple 14
Company Valuation 10,360
Less: After tax closure costs -5,400
Indicative Earnings Valuation 4,960
Net Present Value Calculation RWF m

Indicative Net Assets Valuation 4,710
Indicative Earnings Valuation 4,960
Averaged valuation - Year 0 Cost -4,835
PV of Perpetual After Tax Profits
= RWF740 m/.12 6,166.67
Net Present Value of Proposal 1,331.67
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SOLUTION 1-2
Briefing Note
Subject: Proposed Takeover of UAE Company
Introduction
This briefing note advises management of the foreign currency risks associated with the
proposed takeover of Paul Limited.
Foreign Currency Transaction Risk - Forward Exchange Contract

If you wish to avoid the risk that the cost of the proposed takeover will increase as a result of
the UAE Dirham strengthening against the RWF between today’s date and the 1st December
2008 you could enter into a forward exchange contract.
This would involve entering a legally binding contract now to purchase 500 Million UAE
Dirhams at a pre-agreed rate in three month’s time to be used to pay the shareholders the
agreed consideration of 500 Million UAE Dirhams on the planned date of completing the
proposed takeover.
The transaction can be summarised as follows:

Forward Exchange Contract RWF m
Purchase 500 Million AED (UAE Dirhams) at RWF1,000 = AED5
(AED500/5) 100,000
Thus, the company would cost a guaranteed RWF100,000 Million.
Suitability of Forward Exchange Contract

As your auditors have expressed significant concern regarding the assessment of the
contingent liabilities of the company, I would advise against entering a forward exchange
contract. This is because if the takeover does not proceed due to any further difficulties that
may emerge you will still be bound by the contract to buy AED 500 Million on 1st December
2008. Whilst such a commitment could be resolved by selling the AED 500m spot rates on 1st
December 2008, it may prove to be extremely expensive to do so, particularly if the RWF
strengthens over the next three months.
A preferable method of minimising the transaction risk would be to buy a foreign currency
option to buy AED 500 Million at an agreed rate any time between now and (“say”) six
months from now. This provides the flexibility to let the option lapse in the event that the
takeover does not occur.
Foreign Currency Translation Risk

If, as would be the case if you acquired the UAE company, an organisation owns companies
in foreign economies with a currency different from its domestic currency it will have to
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include the value of such investments in its year-end balance sheet. For the purposes of
inclusion it will convert the value of the foreign investment into its domestic currency at the
exchange rate prevailing at each balance sheet date. Where such investments are held for
more than one year there is a risk that the value of the investment (for inclusion in Balance
Sheet) may suffer a diminution in value if the foreign currency has weakened viz. the domestic
currency between year-end dates. This is known as foreign currency translation risk.
Illustration of Potential Foreign Currency Translation Risk
If Kingbrew Ltd purchases Paul Limited for 500 Million AED at (“say”) an exchange rate of
RWF1,000=AED5 (RWF200 = AED1) you will require a loan of RWF100,000 million for the
purchase.
On 1st December 2008 the net assets of the UAE company will be worth RWF100,000
Million.
Thus, on 1st December 2008 the value of the net assets acquired would equal the loan used to
finance the acquisition (at the expected year end closing rate of RWF200 =AED1
If, as forecast the RWF strengthens against the AED during the year ended 1st December
2009, the assets acquired (UAE AED assets) will be valued at RWF83,335 m when
consolidated onto your company’s balance sheet as at that date. These net assets will be
compared to the RWF100,000m AED loan used to finance the acquisition. Thus, during the
year your balance sheet will have suffered a diminution in value of RWF17,7000m as a result
of the change in currency rates that occurred during the year. The following schedule sets out
the details.
PAUL LIMITED Net Assets Balance Sheet as at

1/12/2008 1/12/2008 1/12/2009
RWF200=AED RWF167=
Acquired
1 AED1
AED m RWF’000 m RWF ‘000 m
Net Assets to be Consolidated 500 100 83.335
RWF Loan to Finance Acquisition 100 100 100
Loss in Balance Sheet Value as at 1st December

-16..665
2009.
Management of Currency Translation Risk

An effective method used to eliminate foreign currency translation risk is to finance the
foreign investment with a loan denominated in that foreign currency.
In your case a 500 Million UAE Dirham loan could be raised to finance the takeover. As this
loan would also have to be translated at your Balance Sheet date it would increase or decrease
as the RWF strengthens or weakens against the UAE Dirham. The effect on the Balance
Sheet would be to cancel out the changes in the value of the net assets as a result of exchange
rate changes. The following illustration explains:
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PAUL LIMITED Net Assets Balance Sheet Balance Sheet
1/12/2008 As at 1/12/2008 As at 1/12/2009
(RWF200=AED1 (RWF167=AED1
Acquired
) )
AED m RWF 000 m RWF ‘000 m
Net Assets to be Consolidated 500 100.000 83.335
AED Loan to Finance Acquisition 500 100.000 83.335
Loss in Balance Sheet Value as at 1st December

0.000
2009.
Conclusion
I trust that this briefing note helps you understand and manage effectively the foreign
currency risks associated with the proposed takeover of the UAE company.
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SOLUTION 1-3
Slides for Presentation
Slide 1
Heading: Kingbrew Ltd – Corporate Social Responsibility
Sub: Defining CSR
Detail
• Acting as a ‘responsible corpoaret citizen
• Adopting a view of responsibilities wider than the strict economic view
• No universal understanding
• No legal prescription – a voluntary code
• Increasingly common practice
Slide 2
Sub: Examples of Corporate Social Responsibility
Detail
• KPMG – Use of renewable energy resources
• Protecting health & safety of employees and customers
• Transparency of product information
Slide 3
Sub: Relevance of CSR to KingbrewLtd’s Strategic Financial Objectives

Impact of neglecting CSR
Detail
• Damage to brand name and value
• Loss of customer goodwill, market share, margin and profitability
• Increasing costs of defending legal action and costs of damages
• Reduced staff motivation and productivity
• May lose certain shareholder loyalty
• Loss of staff – recruitment, training and development costs higher
Slide 4
Sub: Risks of CSR investment
Detail
• Significant investment and commitment
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• Will require perseverance
• May become a financial black-hole
• Difficult to measure benefits
• May lose shareholder confidence
Slide 5
Sub: Rewards from investment in CSR
Detail
• Brand recognition
• Positive public relations
• Customer attraction and retention
• Staff attraction and retention
• Keeps within the Law
Slide 6
Sub: Implementation of CSR Strategy
Detail
• Must have clear responsibility and accountability of spend
• Zero base budgeting could be applies to determine priorities
• Must measure the benefits in financial terms
• Investment must be reviewed annually
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SOLUTION 1-4
Briefing Note
Subject: Financing Options
Introduction
This note considers relevant issues relating to the choice of the two (separate) sources of
finance proposed to raise the RWF100,000 Million funds required to finance Kingbrew Ltd’s
growth strategy.
Rights Issues
The rights attaching to each share stand at RWF110. This is calculated as follows:
Theoretical Ex-Rights Price (TERP) RWF

Present Holding 4 shares @ RWF3,000 12,000
Rights Share 1 share at RWF2,400 2,400
5 shares 14,400
TERP 14,400 = 2,880 Per share

5
Value of Rights Per Share
TERP (above) 2,880
Cost of Share -2,400
Value of Rights 440
Original Shares 4
Value of Rights Per Original Share 110 Per share
Importance of Rights Issue Pricing

The price at which a rights issue is offered to existing shareholders is not of critical
importance. This is because, if the rights issue was fully subscribed then, ultimately the
proportion of the assets to which each shareholder is entitled remains the same. It is only the
number of shares held by each shareholder that effectively changes.
However, it is important to ensure that the price of the rights issue is below the market value
in order to encourage shareholders to subscribe.
Bond Issue
Weighted Average cost of Capital

If Kingbrew Ltd was to raise RWF100,000M finance using irredeemable bonds it would
reduce the company’s cost of funds from 12% to 10.8%. Detailed calculations are appended
at Appendix A to this report. A significant reason for this reduction is that the company can
avail of 10% tax relief on the interest payment, thus reducing the effective cost of the debt
finance to 9%.
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This would have significant implications for the company including:
• The increased financial risk the company would be under in order to meet the annual
interest payment of RWF10,000 Million
• The increased financial risk associated with raising the bond may depress the equity
share price
• Investment proposals would now be discounted at 10.8% rather than 12% which would
make them potentially more attractive
Appendix A
MV % Weighti % Weighte
WACC Note
(RWFm) Cost ng Weight d
12.00
Ordinary Shares (ex div) 1 150,000 150/250 60.00% 7.20%
%
Irredeemable Debt at MV 2 100,000 9.00% 100/250 40.00% 3.60%
Weighted Average Cost of
250,000 100.00% 10.80%
Capital
Note 1)Cost of Equity (Gordon's Growth

Model)
[.20*(1+.05)/(3.2-.20)]
12.00%
+.05 =
Note 2)Cost of Irredeemable Debt

(Interest Payable - Tax Saving) /Ex Interest Market value
= (10 - 10%) /100 * 100 = 9.00%
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Solution 2
a. Memo
Whilst I agree that it is important to ensure that our share price is maximised, share
price maximisation is dependent upon maximising the present value of future cash
flows, not on maximising earnings per share (EPS) or profits. There is, of course, a
correlation between EPS, profit and share price, but, as long as the stock market is
efficient, short-term accounting measures are not the most important influence on share
price. If the stock market is not efficient then short-term accounting measures might
influence the company’s share price. In an efficient market, in order to maximise share
price the company should concentrate on undertaking capital investments with a
positive net present value. Some of your suggestions might upset stakeholders and
result in a reduction in share price. For example:
(i) Minimising capital investment to produce a short-term increase in accounting

profit takes a short-term perspective and could mean ignoring excellent
investment projects which would increase the value of the organisation.
Shareholder wealth could be reduced as a result of such actions and employee
remuneration could be lower than would be achievable with further investment.
(ii) Increasing wages and salaries by less than inflation could increase profits, but the
detrimental effect on workforce morale might produce the opposite effect because
of reduced efficiency. Conflict with trade unions could occur and some
employees might seek employment elsewhere.
Disposal of the sports field could produce a very hostile response from staff.
(iii) There might be some scope for delaying payment to creditors but if this delay is
significant, relations with creditors might be harmed and the company might face
more stringent credit terms from suppliers when new orders are placed.
Additionally, such a move could result in a lower credit rating and possibly higher
costs of finance.
(iv) The company might have some flexibility to delay expenditure on pollution
control equipment but we must ensure that we can still meet all government
standards for pollution. There might be significant social costs. Delay might
harm our reputation in the local community and with environmental pressure
groups. The effect of adverse publicity could outweigh any savings from delaying
expenditure.
I hope that this indicates some of the potential problems. I would be happy to discuss
alternative ways of increasing the company’s share price.
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b. In recessionary periods, with high levels of corporate failure, executive directors will
normally strive to ensure that their company survives, and that they keep their jobs but
this should not be their prime objective. In most listed companies the executive
directors only own a small minority of the company’s shares. Directors, as agents of the
owners of the companies (primarily non-director shareholders -NDS), should act in the
best interest of such shareholders. There may be conflicts of objectives between NDS
and directors. NDS will normally seek to maximise their wealth, often subject to
satisfying secondary objectives such as environmental standards and social provision.
Executive directors may have many objectives, including keeping their jobs,
maximising salary or ‘perks,’ maximising prestige, pensions or compensation
agreements should they lose their positions.
Directors’ objectives are influenced and constrained by many factors including:

(i) The provisions in the Articles of Association and any additional legal restrictions
agreed between shareholders and directors.
(ii) Restrictive covenants imposed by providers of debt.
(iii) Stock Exchange regulations.
(iv) Restrictions on directors’ loans and other financial transactions with the company.
(v) Internal & external auditors; audit committees chaired by non-executive directors.
(vi) Limited term appointments of directors.
Ensuring corporate survival may satisfy the majority of shareholders of companies that
are in financial distress, but for profitable going concerns it might mean that relatively
safe decisions are taken, which although maintaining corporate survival, do not
maximise expected net present value or shareholder wealth. Remuneration schemes
may be devised that reward directors according to corporate performance, especially
share price linked performance. This is an attempt to ensure that goal congruence
(goals consistent with the maximisation of shareholders’ wealth) exists between
directors and NDS. If directors are going to personally benefit from good share price
performance, e.g. through share option schemes, they are likely to be motivated to take
decisions that will maximise share price. There have, however, been criticisms that
many recent share option schemes have been too generous to directors.
If the market is efficient, or almost efficient, the decisions of directors, including

investment decisions will be known to the market and share prices will move according
to how market analysts and NDS regard the decisions. A decision that is sub-optimal,
and is not using the company’s resources in the most efficient way is likely to result in a
fall in share price. This may increase the probability of takeover by a company that is
perceived to have more efficient directors and managers. The fear of takeover is
believed to be an incentive for managers to try and take the decisions that maximise
shareholder wealth.
c. The main objective of shareholders is often assumed to be to seek the maximisation of

their wealth, subject to taking an acceptable amount of risk. In practice shareholders
may have multiple objectives which include social and environmental issues.
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The objectives of directors do not automatically correspond with those of the
shareholders. Directors may seek to maximise their own income and/or wealth, which
could be at the expense of shareholders, to increase work related benefits such as cars
and pension schemes, to increase power and prestige, or to generate job security. The
amount of risk that directors are prepared to take may significantly differ from the
desired risk of shareholders, especially shareholders who own a well diversified
portfolio.
To some extent the actions of directors should correspond to the objectives of

shareholders who, at least in theory, have the right to replace directors if they are not
satisfied with the directors’ performance. In practice, unless major shareholders act in
unison the removal of directors may not be easy. Directors may, however, be influenced
by market forces to take actions that result in a high quality performance of the
company. If they do not, and if the market in which they operate is at least semi-strong
form efficient, the share price of the company will fall and the company will be more
exposed to takeover bids, which could result in the directors losing their positions. If
the market is not efficient, poor or self-motivated decision-making by directors may not
feed quickly and accurately into changes in market price.
Shareholders may try to encourage the objectives of directors to correspond to their own
through a variety of incentive schemes, such as performance related remuneration, or
share option schemes. The idea is that the directors will benefit from the same positive
corporate performance as the shareholders and, thus, have the incentive to take
decisions which lead to the best possible performance.
d. Goal congruence refers to the situation where the goals of different groups coincide. In
many companies there are potential conflicts of objectives between the owners of the
company, the shareholders, and their agents, the managers of the company. Other
interest groups such as creditors, the government, employees and the local community
might also have conflicting objectives to the company’s shareholders. One way by
which managers, and sometimes employees in general, might be motivated to take
decisions/engage in actions which are consistent with the goals of the shareholders is
through ESOP’s. ESOP’s, however, will not assist in encouraging goal congruence
between other interest groups and the shareholders and managers.
ESOP’s allow managers to purchase a company’s shares at a fixed price during a

specified period of time in the future, usually a period of years. They are aimed at
encouraging managers to take decisions which will result in high NPV projects, which
will lead to an increase in share price and shareholder wealth. The managers are
believed to seek high NPV investments as they, as shareholders, will participate in the
benefits as share prices increase.
There is, however, little evidence of a positive correlation between share option
schemes and the creation of extra share value. There is no guarantee that ESOP’s will
achieve goal congruence. Share options will only be part of the total remuneration
package and may not be the major influence on managerial decisions. If share prices
fall managers do not have to purchase the shares and the value of the option to buy
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shares becomes worthless or very small. This means that managers face less risk than
shareholders as they have an option which may be exercised if things go well but may
be ignored if things go badly. Shareholders have to face both circumstances.
Managers may be rewarded when share prices increase due to factors that have nothing
to do with their managerial skills. Additionally, ESOP schemes often base reward in
part upon earnings per share, an accounting ratio which, at least in the short term, is
subject to manipulation by managers to their advantage.
Although ESOP’s may assist in the achievement of goal congruence they are by no
means a perfect solution.
e. (a) It may be argued that managers and owners of a business may not have the same
interests because of the divorce between ownership and control. In many
organisations, the shareholders will have very little influence over the day to day
operations and management of a business. Managers will be aware of the need to
seek to maximise the wealth of their shareholders, but at the same time they may
be equally concerned to serve their own needs/interests. For example,
shareholders may be highly risk averse, looking only for one reasonable and
steady income from their investment. By contrast, a manager may by nature be
more of a risk taker, because he considers that his career may progress faster if he
is successful in the risks taken. In such a scenario, if the manager follows his
instincts in selecting business opportunities, then the shareholders’ objectives are
not being met. The reverse situation may be equally true, whereby shareholders
believe that management are excessively cautious in their selection of business
opportunities, but management are wary of taking risks as they wish to avoid any
large scale losses which might threaten their personal position. In both instances
there is a gulf between the objectives of the managers and owners.
Another example of where objectives might conflict is in the case of mergers and
take-overs. If a company has been reporting poor results, and becomes the victim
of a take-over bid, the shareholders are likely to be pleased as they will see an
increase in the value of their investment. In contrast, the managers of the victim
company may well be very unhappy, as they sense the risk of redundancy.
Williamson suggested that many of the aims of managers actually work in direct
conflict with those of owners, because managers look for perquisites and self-
aggrandisement, which add to company costs. Shareholders may be happy if
managers owned Honda Civics for the company cars. The managers may well
seek to have Mercedes instead! Similarly, having a large office and many staff to
supervise is good for a manager’s self-esteem, but they may not be essential to the
efficient running of the business: owners may be better off without them.
One key area where owner-manager objectives may conflict is in terms of the time
horizon used to judge success. Owners are often looking long-term in setting their
objectives, whereas a manager may need to have short-term successes in order to
further his/her career prospects.
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(b) Corporate social responsibility can be defined in a number of ways, but the term
refers, in general, to the ways in which a privately owned company needs to be
aware of and respect the needs of the wider community. The responsibility to
shareholders is reasonably clearly defined and monitored by the financial markets
and company reporting systems. Corporate responsibilities to customers,
employees, and the community at large are less likely defined. A company may
be regarded as having responsibilities to its customers in terms of providing them
with a quality product, at an appropriate price, which is supplied in a timely and
efficient manner. The duty to the general public involves a responsibility not to
endanger the public in any way, to respect the environment, and to support the
local community where possible. Social responsibility also extends to creditors,
who should expect to be paid accurately and promptly. In the UK there have been
calls for legislation to restrict the period of credit which can be claimed from
small companies.
National and local government are also affected by the activities of businesses and
hence come under the remit of areas of social responsibility. Companies have a
duty to pay their taxes as due, and comply with national and local laws e.g.
planning/health and safety regulations. Lastly companies have a responsibility to
take care of their employees, ensuring a safe working environment, and paying
fair wages.
In conclusion it is no longer sufficient for a company to think that it need only

serve the interests of its shareholders. It is now regarded as good practice to look
to the needs of the broader stakeholder group, and so take on a wider social
responsibility.
(c) At its simplest. ‘Value for Money’ (VFM) means getting the best possible service
at the least possible cost. Public services are funded by the taxpayers and in
seeking value for money, the needs of the taxpayer are being served, insofar as
resources are being used in the best manner to provide essential services.
It is important to note that VFM does not mean lowest cost per se: it assesses cost
in relation to the service provided. Three aspects of VFM are of relevance:
efficiency, economy and effectiveness. Efficiency relates to the level of output
generated by a given input. Reducing the input: output ratio is an indication of
increased efficiency. Economy measures the cost of obtaining the required quality
of inputs needed to produce the service. The aim is to acquire the necessary
inputs at the lowest possible cost. Effectiveness measures the extent to which the
service meets its declared objectives. For example, a refuse collection service is
only effective if it meets its target of, say, weekly collections from domestic
premises. The service is economic if it is able to minimise the cost per weekly
collection, and not suffer from wasted use of resources. The service is increasing
its efficiency if it is able to raise the number of collections per vehicle per week.
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Solutions 3
Easy Ltd
(a) (i) Project A
Year Cash Flow Discount Factor Present Value
RWF 12% RWF
0 (29,000) 1.000 (29,000)
1 8,000 0.893 7,144
2 12,000 0.797 9566
3 10,000 0.712 7,120
4 11,000 0.636 6,996
Net Present Value +1,826
(ii) Project B
Equipmen Working Cash Net Cash Discount Present
Year
t Capital Profit Flow Factor Value
RWF RWF RWF RWF 12% RWF
(44,000 (20,00
0 (64,000) 1.000 (64,000)
) 0)
1 19,000 19,000 0.893 16,967
2 24,000 24,000 0.797 19,128
3 5,000 20,000 10,000 35,000 0.712 24,920
Net Present Value (2,985)
(iii) Project C
count
ital h Flow Value
ctor
WF F WF F 2%
000) (15,000) (65,000) 000 (65,000)
(6,000) (6,000) 893 (5,358)
000 18,000 605 64,890
21,000 21,000 567 11,907
Value + 6,439
(iv) Project D
RWF 12% RWF
0 (20,000) 1.000 (20,000)
1 (20,000) 0.893 (17,860)
2 15,000 0.797 11,958
3 12,000 0.712 8,544
4–8 8,000 2.566 20,528
Net Present Value + 3,170
Annuity Factor at 12% years 1 to 8 4.968
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Less Annuity Factor at 12%, years 1 to 3 2.402
Annuity Factor at 12%, years 4 to 8 2.566
(v) Project E
PV a 4,500
= = 30,000
= i .15
Less Cost (32,000)

Net Present Value (2,000)
(vi) Project F
Years 11 ->
PV a RWF3,000 RWF20,000 (year 10
= =
= i .15 value)
Present Value is RWF20,000 x .247 (year 10 D.F. @15%) = RWF4,940
Years 6-10
Annuity factor at 15%, years 1 to 10 5.019
Less annuity factor at 15%, years 1 to 5 3.352
Annuity factor at 15%, years 6 – 10 1.667
Year Net Cash Flows Discount Factor Present Value

RWF 15% RWF
0 (20,000) 1.000 (20,000)
1–5 5,000 3.352 16,760
6 –10 4,000 1.667 6,668
11 – 3,000 See above 4,940
Net Present Value + 8,368
(b) (i) The IRR of project A is above 12% (see (a) above where the NPV is
RWF1,826). We will calculate the NPV at 15%.

RWF 15% RWF
0 (29,000) 1,000 (29,000)
1 8,000 0.870 6,960
2 12,000 0.756 9,072
3 10,000 0.658 6,580
4 11,000 0.572 6,292
Net Present Value (96)
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The IRR is between 12% and 15%. By interpolation, we can estimate the IRR as:
1,826
12% + 1,826 + x (15% - 12%) = 14.85%
96
(ii) The IRR of project C is above 12%, where the NPV is RWF6,439. Try 20%.
Year Net Cash Flow Discount Factor Present Value

RWF 20% RWF
0 (65,000) 1.000 (65,000
)
1 (6,000) 0.833
(4,998)
1–5 18,000 2.991 53,838
5 21,000 0.402 8,442
Net Present Value
(7,718)
The IRR is 6,439

x (20% - 12%) = 15.6%
approximately 12% + 6,439 + 7,718
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Solution 4
.
Teleco Ltd
RWF'000 20X3 20X4 20X5 20X6 20X7 20X8 20X9
Equipment -10,000 1,000

Existing Equipment 250 -50
Sales Revenue (+20% 5,000 6,000 7,200 8,640 10,368
p.a.)
Variable Costs (+5% p.a.) -2,000 -2,520 -3,175 -4,000 -5,040
Lost Contribution -80 -70 -60 -50 -40
Supervisor (+ 5% p.a.) -10 -11 -11 -12 -12
Redundancy Cost -200
Salaries Saved (+ 5% 105 110 116 121
p.a.)
Advertising & Marketing -200 -200 -100 -100
Buildings -2,000 3,000
Corporation Tax -20 -500 -500 -500 -500
Working Capital -200 200
Net Cash Flow -11,950 2,510 3,234 3,464 4,094 9,097 -500
Discount Factors - 10% 1.000 0.909 0.826 0.751 0.683 0.621 0.564
Present Value -11,950 2,282 2,671 2,601 2,796 5,649 -282
Discounted Payback -11,950 -9,668 -6,997 -4,396 -1,599 4,050 3,768
4 years + 1599/5649 x 12 mnth = 4 years 3 months

Net Present Value 3,768
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Other Factors
• Impact of Inflation
• Technology
• Ability to Cross-sell
• Impact on staff morale – redundancies
• Choice of Discount Rate
• Accuracy of Cash Flow estimates
• Reaction of Competitors
• Has Teleco the necessary “know-how”?
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Solution 5.
Report
To: Management Team, Estate Agency
From: Jerry Blogs, Consultant Accountant
Date: 20th June 2006
Subject: Financial Assessment Web-Cam Proposal
Introduction
This report looks at the potential financial results and the wider considerations in relation to your
proposal to offer virtual viewing facilities to potential house buyers:
Financial Analysis
Approach
As the investment in the technology spans four years I have employed the technique of discounting to
allow for the time value of money over the four years. I have set out all the relevant cash-flows
relating to the project and discounted each year’s net cash-flow progressively at 8%, (your company’s
cost of funds) to arrive at the Net Present Value (NPV) of the proposal. Detailed workings and
supporting notes can be found at Appendix 1 to this report.
Results
The project delivers a Net Present Value of + RWF 3,241,200.
The project has a payback period of 1 year and seven months.
Analysis
Whilst the NPV is positive it is not a significantly large surplus. This indicates that the financial risk
of the project running into a negative Net Present value is high. A slight adverse change in any of the
financial variables could easily turn this project into a loss maker.
Other Considerations
• Will property vendors be happy to have web cam technology mounted in their property,
particularly in relation to concerns relating to privacy and security
• Will the agency be in position to replace the technology in three years’ time, or will we,
our customers and buyers be left ‘high and dry’?
• What is the percentage usage of the internet in the target customer group/s
• Is the technology proven and reliable
• What is to stop property vendors creating their own websites?
• How will the agency advertise to online customers?
• To what extent and how freely available is competitor software available on the market?
• Can the technology be patent/protected/licensed in any way to ensure it is not made
available to competitors?
• Is the use of this virtual system likely to enhance or damage the agency’s present market
perception
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• Have we the skills to support this technological advance?
• Has the agency considered international marketing?
• There is little doubt that the internet will continue to grow exponentially as a means of
improving and enhancing business to customer relationships in the services sector
Conclusion
Whilst the Net Present Value of the proposal is positive it is quite a sensitive and risky financial
proposition. However, there may be significant latent potential for the development of such
technology in the sector.
The investment must be carefully considered before being decided upon.
Appendix 1
NPV Schedule Note Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

RWF '000 RWF '000 RWF '000 RWF '000 RWF
'000
Cash Flows
Software Licensing Fees -1,500 -1,500 -1,500
Sales Commissions 1 324,000 445,500 196,020
Sales Commissions Foregone 2 -225,000 -247,500 -272,250
Annual Admin Cost (5% inflation) -15,000 -15,750 -16,538
Sub Contractors’ Cost 3 -6,000 -7,500 -3,000
Annual Incremental Trading Profits 76,500 173,250 -97,268 0
Receipt from Auctioneer’s Institute 24,000
Software Purchase and Installation -150,000
Taxation 4 -9,300 -28,650 20,654 12,000
Net Annual Cash flows -150,000 67,200 144,600 -52,614 12,000
After Tax Discount Factor at 8% 1.0000 0.9259 0.8573 0.7938 0.7350
Present Value -150,000 62,220 123,966 -41,765 8,820
Net Present Value of Option 3,241.2
Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

RWF '000 RWF '000 RWF '000 RWF '000 RWF
'000
Cumulative Cash flows -150,000 -82,800 61,800 9,186 21,186
Payback period 1 Year and 7 Months
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Note 1: Sales Commissions Note Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Units Advertised 400 500 200

% Units Sold 30% 30% 30%
Units Sold 120 150 60
Average House Price (Increase 10% pa) RWF'000 90,000 99,000 108,900
Gross Sales RWF'000 10,800,000 14,850,000 6,534,000
Commission @ 3% Rate RWF'000 324,000 445,500 196,020
Note 2: Sales Commissions Forgone Note Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

RWF s RWF s RWF s
% Units Sold 50% 50% 50%
Units Sold 50 50 50
Average House Price (Increase 10% pa) RWF'000 90,000 99,000 108,900
Gross Sales RWF'000 4,500,000 4,950,000 5,445,000
Commission @ 5% Rate RWF'000 225,000 247,500 272,250
Note 3: Web Cam Installation Costs Note Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

RWF s RWF s RWF s

Cost per Unit 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Subcontractor Costs 6,000,000 7,500,000 3,000,000
Note Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

RWF'000 RWF'000 RWF'000 RWF'000
Annual Incremental Trading Profits 76,500 173,250 -97,268
Less: Writing Down Allowance 5 -30,000 -30,000 -30,000
Receipt from Auctioneer’s Institute 24,000,000
Balancing Allowance 6 -60,000
Taxable Profits 46,500 143,250 23,872,733 -60,000
Tax liability for year @ 20% 9,300 28,650 4,774,547 -12,000
Note 5) Annual Writing Down Allowance = RWF 150,000,000 at 20% = RWF 30,000,000.
Note 6) Balancing allowance = Net proceeds RWF Nil less tax wdv RWF 60,000,000 = RWF
60,000,000
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Solution 6
Report
To: Board of Directors, Laserlabs Limited

From: Accountant
Date: 20th June 2007
Subject: Financial Assessment – Laser Eye Surgery Proposal
Introduction
This report considers the potential financial results and the non-financial factors to be considered
relating to your proposal to enter the eye laser surgery market.
Financial Analysis
Approach
As the proposed licence lasts for three years I have used the technique of discounting to allow for the
time value of money over the five years. I have discounted each year’s net cash-flows at 10%, your
company’s cost of funds, to arrive at the Net Present Value (NPV) of each proposal. Detailed
workings and supporting notes can be found at Appendix 1 to this report.
I have also determined the year in which the proposal pays back its initial investment.
Results and Conclusion

The proposal delivers a positive Net Present Value of RWF325,616 and achieves a payback period
within the required three years. Thus, on financial grounds the contract should be signed.
Other Considerations
• Can Laserlabs attract the staff and capability to carry out and support such surgery?
• When will the technology be tested and licensed?
• How long will the district health team require to prove the efficacy of the technology
• Can Laserlabs agree an early exit clause in the event that the anticipated sales volume
does not materialise?
• Can Laserlabs increase the permitted volume in the event that demand is higher than
anticipated?
• What will be the potential to extend the licence beyond the three year initial duration?
• Can we buy an option to extend the licence and/or extend the annual volume?
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Appendix 1
Net Present Value - Eye Laser Surgery Proposal
Details Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Initial Licence Cost -600,000
Hardware & Software Cost -500,000
Annual Software Licence -50,000 -50,000 -50,000
Royalty Payment -1,200,000 -1,350,000 -1,500,000
(See Notes to Financial Projections)
Consumable Costs (See Notes) -800,000 -900,000 -1,000,000
Ophthalmologist Cost -150,000 -150,000 -162,000
Ophthalmologist Bonus -50,000 -50,000
Nurse Salary -35,000 -35,000 -37,800
Locum Ophthalmologist -40,000 -40,000 -40000
Cleaning Contract -80,000 -84,000 -88,200
Income – Private Patients (See Notes) 1,500,000 2,250,000 3,000,000
Income – District Health Team Contract 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Net Annual Cash Flows -1,100,000 145,000 591,000 1,072,000
Investment Criterion – Net Present Value (NPV)

Discount Factor @ 10% 1 0.9091 0.8264 0.7513
Present Values -1,100,000 131,820 488,402 805,394
Net Present Value 325,616

Cumulative Net Annual Cash Flows -1,100,000 -955,000 -364,000 708,000
Payback Period 3rd Year
Notes to Financial Projections
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Forecast Unit Sales
Private Patients 2,000 3,000 4,000
District Health Team Block Contract 6,000 6,000 6,000
Total Eye Surgeries 8,000 9,000 10,000
Royalty Payment (RWF150 per 1,200,000 1,350,000 1,500,000

episode)
Consumable Cost (RWF100 per 800,000 900,000 1,000,000
episode)
Notes to Financial Projections Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Forecast Unit Sales
Private Patients 2,000 3,000 4,000
Cost Per Eye Surgery 750 750 750
Total Eye Surgeries 1,500,000 2,250,000 3,000,000
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Present Value Table
Present value of 1 i.e. (1 + r)-n

Where r = discount rate
n = number of periods until payment
Discount rates (r)

Periods
(n) 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
1 0·990 0·980 0·971 0·962 0·952 0·943 0·935 0·926 0·917 0·909 1
2 0·980 0·961 0·943 0·925 0·907 0·890 0·873 0·857 0·842 0·826 2
3 0·971 0·942 0·915 0·889 0·864 0·840 0·816 0·794 0·772 0·751 3
4 0·961 0·924 0·888 0·855 0·823 0·792 0·763 0·735 0·708 0·683 4
5 0·951 0·906 0·863 0·822 0·784 0·747 0·713 0·681 0·650 0·621 5
6 0·942 0·888 0·837 0·790 0·746 0·705 0·666 0·630 0·596 0·564 6
7 0·933 0·871 0·813 0·760 0·711 0·665 0·623 0·583 0·547 0·513 7
8 0·923 0·853 0·789 0·731 0·677 0·627 0·582 0·540 0·502 0·467 8
9 0·914 0·837 0·766 0·703 0·645 0·592 0·544 0·500 0·460 0·424 9
10 0·905 0·820 0·744 0·676 0·614 0·558 0·508 0·463 0·422 0·386 10
11 0·896 0·804 0·722 0·650 0·585 0·527 0·475 0·429 0·388 0·350 11
12 0·887 0·788 0·701 0·625 0·557 0·497 0·444 0·397 0·356 0·319 12
13 0·879 0·773 0·681 0·601 0·530 0·469 0·415 0·368 0·326 0·290 13
14 0·870 0·758 0·661 0·577 0·505 0·442 0·388 0·340 0·299 0·263 14
15 0·861 0·743 0·642 0·555 0·481 0·417 0·362 0·315 0·275 0·239 15
(n) 11% 12% 13% 14% 15% 16% 17% 18% 19% 20%
1 0·901 0·893 0·885 0·877 0·870 0·862 0·855 0·847 0·840 0·833 1
2 0·812 0·797 0·783 0·769 0·756 0·743 0·731 0·718 0·706 0·694 2
3 0·731 0·712 0·693 0·675 0·658 0·641 0·624 0·609 0·593 0·579 3
4 0·659 0·636 0·613 0·592 0·572 0·552 0·534 0·516 0·499 0·482 4
5 0·593 0·567 0·543 0·519 0·497 0·476 0·456 0·437 0·419 0·402 5
6 0·535 0·507 0·480 0·456 0·432 0·410 0·390 0·370 0·352 0·335 6
7 0·482 0·452 0·425 0·400 0·376 0·354 0·333 0·314 0·296 0·279 7
8 0·434 0·404 0·376 0·351 0·327 0·305 0·285 0·266 0·249 0·233 8
9 0·391 0·361 0·333 0·308 0·284 0·263 0·243 0·225 0·209 0·194 9
10 0·352 0·322 0·295 0·270 0·247 0·227 0·208 0·191 0·176 0·162 10
11 0·317 0·287 0·261 0·237 0·215 0·195 0·178 0·162 0·148 0·135 11
12 0·286 0·257 0·231 0·208 0·187 0·168 0·152 0·137 0·124 0·112 12
13 0·258 0·229 0·204 0·182 0·163 0·145 0·130 0·116 0·104 0·093 13
14 0·232 0·205 0·181 0·160 0·141 0·125 0·111 0·099 0·088 0·078 14
15 0·209 0·183 0·160 0·140 0·123 0·108 0·095 0·084 0·074 0·065 15
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Annuity Table
1 – (1 + r)–n
Present value of an annuity of 1 i.e.
r
Where r = discount rate

n = number of periods until payment
Discount rates (r)

Periods
(n) 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
1 0·990 0·980 0·971 0·962 0·952 0·943 0·935 0·926 0·917 0·909 1
2 1·970 1·942 1·913 1·886 1·859 1·833 1·808 1·783 1·759 1·736 2
3 2·941 2·884 2·829 2·775 2·723 2·673 2·624 2·577 2·531 2·487 3
4 3·902 3·808 3·717 3·630 3·546 3·465 3·387 3·312 3·240 3·170 4
5 4·853 4·713 4·580 4·452 4·329 4·212 4·100 3·993 3·890 3·791 5
6 5·795 5·601 5·417 5·242 5·076 4·917 4·767 4·623 4·486 4·355 6
7 6·728 6·472 6·230 6·002 5·786 5·582 5·389 5·206 5·033 4·868 7
8 7·652 7·325 7·020 6·733 6·463 6·210 5·971 5·747 5·535 5·335 8
9 8·566 8·162 7·786 7·435 7·108 6·802 6·515 6·247 5·995 5·759 9
10 9·471 8·983 8·530 8·111 7·722 7·360 7·024 6·710 6·418 6·145 10
11 10·37 9·787 9·253 8·760 8·306 7·887 7·499 7·139 6·805 6·495 11
12 11·26 10·58 9·954 9·385 8·863 8·384 7·943 7·536 7·161 6·814 12
13 12·13 11·35 10·63 9·986 9·394 8·853 8·358 7·904 7·487 7·103 13
14 13·00 12·11 11·30 10·56 9·899 9·295 8·745 8·244 7·786 7·367 14
15 13·87 12·85 11·94 11·12 10·38 9·712 9·108 8·559 8·061 7·606 15
(n) 11% 12% 13% 14% 15% 16% 17% 18% 19% 20%
1 0·901 0·893 0·885 0·877 0·870 0·862 0·855 0·847 0·840 0·833 1
2 1·713 1·690 1·668 1·647 1·626 1·605 1·585 1·566 1·547 1·528 2
3 2·444 2·402 2·361 2·322 2·283 2·246 2·210 2·174 2·140 2·106 3
4 3·102 3·037 2·974 2·914 2·855 2·798 2·743 2·690 2·639 2·589 4
5 3·696 3·605 3·517 3·433 3·352 3·274 3·199 3·127 3·058 2·991 5
6 4·231 4·111 3·998 3·889 3·784 3·685 3·589 3·498 3·410 3·326 6
7 4·712 4·564 4·423 4·288 4·160 4·039 3·922 3·812 3·706 3·605 7
8 5·146 4·968 4·799 4·639 4·487 4·344 4·207 4·078 3·954 3·837 8
9 5·537 5·328 5·132 4·946 4·772 4·607 4·451 4·303 4·163 4·031 9
10 5·889 5·650 5·426 5·216 5·019 4·833 4·659 4·494 4·339 4·192 10
11 6·207 5·938 5·687 5·453 5·234 5·029 4·836 4·656 4·486 4·327 11
12 6·492 6·194 5·918 5·660 5·421 5·197 4·988 4·793 4·611 4·439 12
13 6·750 6·424 6·122 5·842 5·583 5·342 5·118 4·910 4·715 4·533 13
14 6·982 6·628 6·302 6·002 5·724 5·468 5·229 5·008 4·802 4·611 14
15 7·191 6·811 6·462 6·142 5·847 5·575 5·324 5·092 4·876 4·675 15
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Sample Questions and Solutions 13

What is the best way to manage my time?

• Prepare a revision timetable with a list of “must do” activities.

• Remember to take a break (approx 10 minutes) after periods of intense

What areas should I revise?

• Allocate the least amount of time to topics ranked as high.

• Allocate between 25% - 50% of time for medium competence.

• Allocate up to 50% of time for low competence.

How do I prevent myself veering off-track?

• Introduce variety to your revision schedule.

Are study groups a good idea?

• Yes, great learning happens in groups.

• Organise a study group with 4 – 6 people.

• Share your notes to identify any gaps.

• An approach to dealing with and solving problems

A Suggested Approach for Solving and Dealing with Problems in Exams.

1. Identify the Problem

Scan through the exam question

Actively reread the question

2. Define the Problem

Is this item essential in order to answer the question?

Can I ignore this item (at least temporarily)?

3. Find and Implement a Solution

Map out the problem

Consider alternative solutions

Have I met the question requirements?

What have I learned?

Marks Allocation Marks

Supplementary Texts and Journals

Stage: Advanced Level A2.1

Total Assets 350 360

Equity Attributable to Equity Holders

Non Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities 350 360

Kingbrew Ltd shares are currently trading at RWF3,200 cum div.

Ting Ting – Projected Sales

Total Assets 3,800

Equity & Liabilities

Equity Attributable to Equity Holders

Non Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities 3,800

Due Diligence by Auditors

Corporation Tax is paid at 10%.

Due Diligence Audit

(b) Financial Forecasts

(c) Contingent Liabilities

Financing the Strategy

Exercise 1-1 (Compulsory) (50 Marks)

(d) Provides guidance on the implementation of the CSR strategy.

OPTION A - A Rights Issue is made

OPTION B - Irredeemable Bonds are issued

TOTAL 100 Marks

Project B would involve a current outlay of RWF44,000 on capital equipment and

Project C would involve a current outlay of RWF50,000 on equipment and RWF15,000

Project D would involve an outlay of RWF20,000 now and a further outlay of

Project E is a long-term project, involving an immediate outlay of RWF32,000 and

Ignore taxation and uncertainty in the forecasts of cash flows.