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CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 103 Discussion

Thetable below shows theforecast for a company's next financial year:The forecast incorporates the following assumptions:* 25% of operating costs are variable* Debt finance comprises a $400 million fixed rate loan at 5%* Corporateincometax is paid at 25%The company plans to do the following next year from the forecast earnings on the assumption that earnings will be equivalent to free cash flow:* Pay a total dividend of $20 million* Invest $40 million in new projectsWhat is themaximum % reduction inoperatingactivitythat could occurnext yearbefore the company's dividend and investment plans are affected?Give your answer to the nearest 0.1%.
A) 4.8, 4.7, 4.9, 5.0, 4.6, 4.80, 4.70, 4.90, 5.00, 4.60% and B) 4.8, 4.7, 4.9, 5.0, 4.6, 4.80, 4.70, 4.90, 5.00, 3.60%

CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F03-1 exam
Question #: 103
Topic #: 5
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Thetable below shows theforecast for a company's next financial year:

The forecast incorporates the following assumptions:

* 25% of operating costs are variable

* Debt finance comprises a $400 million fixed rate loan at 5%

* Corporateincometax is paid at 25%

The company plans to do the following next year from the forecast earnings on the assumption that earnings will be equivalent to free cash flow:

* Pay a total dividend of $20 million

* Invest $40 million in new projects

What is themaximum % reduction inoperatingactivitythat could occurnext yearbefore the company's dividend and investment plans are affected?

Give your answer to the nearest 0.1%.

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Lawrence
9 months ago
Not sure about that, seems a bit high for a safe margin!
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Colene
10 months ago
I think the max reduction is around 4.8%.
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Colette
10 months ago
Wait, how can they pay dividends and invest that much?
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Elli
10 months ago
Totally agree, that impacts the forecast a lot!
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Bettye
10 months ago
The variable costs are 25%, right?
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Vicki
10 months ago
I think the answer might be around 4.8% based on the calculations we practiced, but I need to double-check the math on the fixed loan and tax implications.
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Lina
11 months ago
I feel like I might be overthinking this. If 25% of costs are variable, does that mean we can only reduce operating activity by a certain percentage before hitting the dividend threshold?
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Ezekiel
11 months ago
This seems similar to a practice question we did about cash flow and dividends. I think we need to focus on the fixed costs and how they relate to the total operating costs.
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Cecilia
11 months ago
I remember we discussed how to calculate the impact of variable costs on operating activity, but I'm not entirely sure how to apply it here.
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Dottie
11 months ago
Alright, let me give this a try. I'm going to break it down step-by-step and make sure I'm accounting for all the details in the question.
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Nadine
11 months ago
This is the kind of question I feel pretty confident about. I'll start by identifying the fixed and variable costs, then work through the impact on the dividend and investment plans.
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Polly
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the assumptions and how they all fit together. I'll need to re-read the question a few times and make sure I'm not missing anything.
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Kiley
11 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key seems to be understanding the variable and fixed costs, and how that impacts the potential reduction in operating activity. I think I can work this out.
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Corazon
11 months ago
This looks like a tricky financial question. I'll need to carefully review the information provided and think through the calculations step-by-step.
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Almeta
1 year ago
I'd reduce my operating activity by 100% and just take a nap. Problem solved!
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Vincenza
1 year ago
Wait, so we're talking about operating activity and not, you know, other kinds of activity? Asking for a friend.
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Felix
1 year ago
4.6% - just call me Goldilocks, because this one feels just right!
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Dacia
1 year ago
A) 4.8
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Carole
1 year ago
4.6% - just call me Goldilocks, because this one feels just right!
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Rosendo
1 year ago
B) 3.6%
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Margret
1 year ago
A) 4.8
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Jenelle
1 year ago
5.0% is my final answer. I'm feeling confident about this one.
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Whitley
1 year ago
I agree, 5.0% seems like the right answer.
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Robt
1 year ago
I'm not sure, maybe it's 4.8% or 4.9%.
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Lavelle
1 year ago
I think 5.0% is a good choice.
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Gracia
1 year ago
Ha! I tried to be a smart-aleck and picked 4.9%, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
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Fletcher
1 year ago
4.7% is my guess. The question seems straightforward, but I want to double-check my workings.
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Renea
1 year ago
I'm confident it's 4.7% based on the information provided.
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Charlene
1 year ago
I calculated it as 4.8%, but let me review my calculations.
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Julio
1 year ago
I think the answer is 4.7% too.
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Edelmira
1 year ago
4.8% seems a bit low to me. I think the maximum reduction in operating activity could be closer to 5.0%.
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Leonardo
1 year ago
Yes, it's always better to be on the safe side when making financial decisions.
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Jade
1 year ago
Maybe it's better to go with the higher end to ensure the company's dividend and investment plans are not affected.
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Barbra
1 year ago
I think so too, 4.8% does seem a bit low considering all the factors involved.
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Lavonda
1 year ago
I agree, 5.0% seems more reasonable for the maximum reduction in operating activity.
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Jacob
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think a 4.7% reduction could also work without affecting the dividend and investment plans.
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Allene
1 year ago
I agree with An, a 4.8% reduction seems reasonable based on the assumptions.
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An
1 year ago
I think the maximum % reduction in operating activity could be 4.8%.
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