Cima C01 Exam Question No 43

Question No 43:

The following data have been collected for four cost types; W, X, Y, and Z at two activity levels?
 

Where V = variable, SV = semi-variable and F = fixed, assuming linearity, the four cost types W, X, Y and Z are respectively

 Answer: B

Cima C01 Exam Question No 42

Question No 42:

XYZ operates an integrated accounting system. The material control account at 31 March 2011 shows the following information?
 

 The $125,000 credit entry represents the value of the transfer to the


A. Cost of sales account
B. Finished goods account
C. Profit and loss account
D. Work-in-progress account

Answer: D

Cima C01 Exam Question No 41

Question No 41:

Which THREE of the following statements are advantages of the internal rate of return (IRR) method of investment appraisal?

A. It is a measure of absolute profitability
B. It considers the time value of money
C. It is an easy to understand percentage measure
D. It is based on accounting profits
E. It considers the whole life of a project
F. It is a simple measure of risk

Answer: B, C, E

Cima C01 Exam Question No 40

Question No 40:

A project requires an initial investment of $300,000. The following cash inflows have been estimated for the life of the project:

Year	$
1	50,000
2	120,000
3	200,000

Using a discount rate of 8%, the net present value of the project to the nearest $’000 is $

Yr 0: 300,000 X 1 =	(300,000)
Yr 1: 50,000 x .926 =	46,300
Yr 2: 120,000 x .857 =	102,840
Yr 3: 200,000 x .794 =	158,800
	7,940 rounds to $8,000

Answer: 8,000

Cima C01 Exam Question No 39

Question No 39:

For decision-making purposes, which of the following are relevant costs?
(i) Avoidable cost
(ii) Future cost
(iii) Opportunity cost
(iv) Differential cost

A. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B. (i) and (ii) only
C. (ii) and (iii) only
D. (i) and (iv) only

Answer: A

Cima C01 Exam Question No 38

Question No 38:

ZK has been asked to quote a price for a special job that must be completed within one week.
The job requires a total of 100 skilled labour hours and 50 unskilled labour hours. The current employees are paid a guaranteed minimum wage of $525 for skilled workers and $280 for unskilled workers for a 35-hour week.

Currently, skilled labour has spare capacity amounting to 75 labour hours each week and unskilled labour has spare capacity amounting to 100 labour hours each week. Additional skilled workers and unskilled workers can be employed and paid by the hour at rates based on the wages paid to the current workers.
The materials required for the job are currently held in inventory at a book value of $5,000. The materials are regularly used by ZK and the current replacement cost for the materials is $4,500. The total scrap value of the materials is $1,000.

What is the relevant cost to ZK of using the materials in inventory on this job?

A. $1,000
B. $3,500
C. $4,500
D. $5,000

Answer: C

Cima C01 Exam Question No 37

Question No 37:

ZK has been asked to quote a price for a special job that must be completed within one week.
The job requires a total of 100 skilled labour hours and 50 unskilled labour hours. The current employees are paid a guaranteed minimum wage of $525 for skilled workers and $280 for unskilled workers for a 35-hour week.
Currently, skilled labour has spare capacity amounting to 75 labour hours each week and unskilled labour has spare capacity amounting to 100 labour hours each week. Additional skilled workers and unskilled workers can be employed and paid by the hour at rates based on the wages paid to the current workers.
The materials required for the job are currently held in inventory at a book value of $5,000. The materials are regularly used by ZK and the current replacement cost for the materials is $4,500. The total scrap value of the materials is $1,000.
What is the total relevant cost to ZK of using skilled and unskilled labour on this job?

A. Nil
B. $375
C. $775
D. $1,540

Answer: B