CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Topic 2 Question 106 Discussion

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Question #: 106
Topic #: 2

PQis a retail business.In recent years they have improved their financial performance andincreased their revenue. The following ratios have been calculated for the years ended 31 December20X4 and 20X3:

Which of the following explanations of PQ's financial performanceis consistent with these ratios?

AIn 20X4 PQ reduced the unit selling price resulting in an increase in volumes sold and an increase in overall revenue.

BPQ changed suppliers early in 20X4 because the new supplieragreed tosupply the same goods at a cheaper price.

CIn 20X4taxation legislation wasamended which reduced the rate of corporate income tax by 3.5%.

DIn 20X4 PQ sold a retail outlet resulting in a significantgain on disposal which has beendeducted from administrative expenses.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C, D

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Nan

3 months ago

Hold up, 'PQ'? Seriously, that's the best they could come up with for a company name? I bet the employees just call it 'Pee-Cue' behind the boss's back.

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Carylon

3 months ago

Wait, so PQ is a retail business and they're talking about 'administrative expenses'? I didn't know shop owners needed to worry about all that fancy accounting stuff!

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Miss

3 months ago

Option C, really? A 3.5% tax cut is nice, but I doubt that alone would account for this level of revenue growth. Sounds like a bit of a stretch to me.

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Cherrie

2 months ago

C) In 20X4 taxation legislation was amended which reduced the rate of corporate income tax by 3.5%.

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Mireya

2 months ago

B) PQ changed suppliers early in 20X4 because the new supplier agreed to supply the same goods at a cheaper price.

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Thurman

3 months ago

A) In 20X4 PQ reduced the unit selling price resulting in an increase in volumes sold and an increase in overall revenue.

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Lore

4 months ago

I don't know, option B about changing suppliers sounds a bit too simple. Wouldn't that just shift the costs around rather than improve the bottom line? I'd be cautious about picking that one.

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Myong

3 months ago

I) I agree, changing suppliers might not have a significant impact on the bottom line. It's better to consider other options.

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Reita

3 months ago

C) In 20X4 taxation legislation was amended which reduced the rate of corporate income tax by 3.5%.

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Hyman

3 months ago

A) In 20X4 PQ reduced the unit selling price resulting in an increase in volumes sold and an increase in overall revenue.

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Phung

4 months ago

Option D seems plausible too. A significant gain on disposal could definitely boost the revenue numbers. Although the wording is a bit vague, so I'd want to double-check the details.

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Desmond

3 months ago

It's hard to say for sure without more information. We should look into the details before making a decision.

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Benedict

3 months ago

True, but option C is also a possibility. A decrease in corporate income tax could impact the financial performance.

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Lorrie

3 months ago

I agree, but option D also seems likely. Selling a retail outlet could bring in a big gain.

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Sylvie

3 months ago

I think option A makes sense. Lowering the selling price could attract more customers.

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Elke

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards option A. The increase in revenue and volumes sold points to a price reduction strategy. But I'd need more info on the inventory turnover and gross margin to be sure.

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