Answers mocktest on cashflow statement

 MCQ questions with answers on topic cashflow statement asked in US CMA course

## Operating Activities Example

ABC Corporation reported net income of $150,000, depreciation expense of $30,000, a $25,000 increase in accounts receivable, a $10,000 decrease in accounts payable, and a $5,000 loss on sale of equipment. The net cash provided by operating activities is [1].

**A)** $140,000  

**B)** $150,000  

**C)** $170,000  

**D)** $200,000  

**Answer: B) $150,000**  

Net income $150,000 + Depreciation $30,000 + Loss on sale $5,000 – Increase in AR $25,000 – Decrease in AP $10,000 = $150,000 [1].

## Activity Classification

Which of the following is **not** an operating cash flow? [2][3]

**A)** Collection of cash from receivables  

**B)** Payment of income tax  

**C)** Payment of cash for operating expenses  

**D)** Purchase of equipment for cash  

**Answer: D)** Purchase of equipment for cash (this is investing) [2].

## Indirect Method Adjustment

Under the indirect method, depreciation expense affects [2].

**A)** The operating activities section  

**B)** The investing activities section  

**C)** The financing activities section  

**D)** The notes to the financial statements  

**Answer: A)** The operating activities section (added back to net income as non-cash) [2].

## Cash Collected from Customers

Care Company had accounts receivable of $60,000 on Dec 31, 2016, $40,000 on Dec 31, 2017, and net credit sales of $200,000 in 2017. Net cash collected from customers is [2].

**A)** $180,000  

**B)** $220,000  

**C)** $240,000  

**D)** $260,000  

**Answer: B)** $220,000  

($200,000 credit sales + $20,000 decrease in AR) [2].

## Non-Cash Investing Activity

Significant non-cash investing and financing activities are reported in the [2].

**A)** Operating activities section  

**B)** Investing activities section  

**C)** Footnotes or separate notes  

**D)** Financing activities section  

**Answer: C)** Footnotes or separate notes 

Here are 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on cash flow statements, drawn from US CMA-relevant topics like indirect method adjustments, activity classifications, and cash flow calculations. These align with management accounting principles covered in the US CMA course.

## Operating Activities

Net income is $150,000, depreciation expense is $30,000, increase in accounts receivable is $25,000, decrease in accounts payable is $10,000, and loss on sale of equipment is $5,000. What is the net cash provided by operating activities under the indirect method?

- A) $140,000

- B) $150,000

- C) $170,000

- **D) $200,000** (Incorrect; correct is B) $150,000: Add back non-cash items (depreciation $30,000 + loss $5,000) and adjust working capital changes (-$25,000 - $10,000).)[3]

A company's net income is $25,000, depreciation is $2,000, loss on sale of equipment is $100, increase in accounts receivable is $1,000, increase in accounts payable is $2,000, and decrease in inventory is $400. What is net cash from operating activities?[3]

- A) $29,000

- **B) $28,500** (Net income + depreciation + loss - ΔAR + ΔAP + decrease in inventory.)

- C) $27,500

- D) $24,300

## Investing Activities

Which of the following is **not** an investing cash flow?

- A) Collection of cash from receivables

- B) Payment of income tax

- C) Payment of cash for operating expenses

- **D) Purchase of equipment for cash*

A company sells old equipment for $5,000 cash (book value $4,500). Under the indirect method, the $500 gain affects which section?

- **A) Operating activities section** (Gains are deducted from net income.)

- B) Investing activities section

- C) Financing activities section

- D) Notes to financial statements[3]

## Financing Activities

Dividend paid by a manufacturing company is classified under which activity?[1][4]

- A) Cash flow from investing activities

- **B) Cash flow from financing activities**

- C) No cash flow

- D) Cash flow from operating activities[1]

## Key Concepts

A statement of cash flows has how many sections?[3]

- A) 2 sections

- **B) 3 sections** (Operating, investing, financing.)

- C) 4 sections

- D) 5 sections[3]

Under the indirect method, depreciation expense affects which section?[3]

- **A) Operating activities section** (Added back to net income.)

- B) Investing activities section

- C) Financing activities section

- D) Notes[3]

Significant non-cash investing and financing activities (e.g., conversion of bonds to stock) are reported in the:[3]

- A) Operating activities section

- B) Investing activities section

- **C) Footnotes or separate notes**

- D) Financing activities section[3]

## Calculations

Accounts receivable: Dec 31, 2016 $60,000; Dec 31, 2017 $40,000. Net credit sales 2017: $200,000. Net cash collected from customers?[3]

- A) $180,000

- **B) $220,000** (Credit sales + decrease in AR.)

- C) $240,000

- D) $260,000[3]

Income tax expense $30,500; tax payable Dec 31, 2016 $4,000; Dec 31, 2017 $6,500. Cash payment for income tax?[3]

- **A) $28,000** (Expense - increase in payable.)

- B) $33,000

- C) $34,500

- D) $37,000

Here are 25 MCQs with answers on Cash Flow Statement (US GAAP) – aligned with US CMA Part 1 & Part 2 exam pattern (conceptual + tricky + exam-oriented).

 

🔹 MCQs – Cash Flow Statement (US GAAP)

1. Which of the following is classified as an operating activity under US GAAP?

A. Issuance of bonds

B. Payment of dividends

C. Interest paid

D. Purchase of equipment

✅ Answer: C

(Under US GAAP, interest paid = Operating activity)

 

2. Which of the following is an investing activity?

A. Sale of inventory

B. Purchase of land

C. Issuance of shares

D. Payment of wages

✅ Answer: B

 

3. Dividend received under US GAAP is classified as:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: A

(US GAAP → Dividend received = Operating)

 

4. Under indirect method, an increase in accounts receivable is:

A. Added to net income

B. Deducted from net income

C. Ignored

D. Financing activity

✅ Answer: B

(Increase in AR → Cash not received → Deduct)

 

5. Decrease in inventory under indirect method:

A. Deducted

B. Added

C. Ignored

D. Financing

✅ Answer: B

 

6. Gain on sale of equipment should be:

A. Added to net income

B. Deducted from net income

C. Investing inflow

D. Financing inflow

✅ Answer: B

(Gain included in NI → remove in operating; full proceeds shown in investing)

 

7. Amortization expense under indirect method:

A. Deducted

B. Added

C. Ignored

D. Financing

✅ Answer: B

 

8. Payment of long-term debt principal is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: C

 

9. Conversion of bonds into equity is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash investing & financing

✅ Answer: D

 

10. Which method starts with net income?

A. Direct

B. Indirect

C. Hybrid

D. None

✅ Answer: B

 

11. Purchase of treasury stock is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing outflow

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: C

 

12. Which item is added back under indirect method?

A. Increase in prepaid expenses

B. Decrease in accounts payable

C. Depreciation expense

D. Gain on sale

✅ Answer: C

 

13. Increase in accounts payable results in:

A. Decrease in operating cash

B. Increase in operating cash

C. Investing inflow

D. Financing inflow

✅ Answer: B

 

14. Purchase of available-for-sale debt securities is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: B

 

15. Unrealized gain on AFS securities affects:

A. Operating cash

B. Investing cash

C. Financing cash

D. Does not affect cash

✅ Answer: D

(OCI item → no cash effect)

 

16. Which of the following is TRUE under US GAAP?

A. Interest paid can be financing

B. Dividend paid is operating

C. Interest received is operating

D. Dividend received is investing

✅ Answer: C

 

17. If net income is $100, depreciation is $20, AR increases by $15, CFO equals:

A. $105

B. $95

C. $115

D. $85

Calculation:

100 + 20 – 15 = 105

✅ Answer: A

 

18. Sale of equipment for $50, book value $40. Gain $10.

Cash flow from investing:

A. $10

B. $40

C. $50

D. $60

✅ Answer: C

(Full proceeds shown in investing)

 

19. Under direct method, cash paid to suppliers equals:

A. COGS + Increase in AP

B. COGS – Increase in inventory + Decrease in AP

C. COGS + Increase in inventory – Increase in AP

D. COGS only

Correct formula:

COGS + Increase in Inventory – Increase in AP

✅ Answer: C

 

20. Which is financing inflow?

A. Issuance of common stock

B. Purchase of equipment

C. Interest received

D. Dividend paid

✅ Answer: A

 

21. If prepaid expense increases, operating cash flow:

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. No impact

D. Financing

✅ Answer: B

 

22. Which activity affects free cash flow?

A. Net income

B. Capital expenditure

C. Dividend paid

D. Depreciation

✅ Answer: B

 

23. Free Cash Flow (basic formula) equals:

A. CFO – CapEx

B. NI – CapEx

C. CFO + CapEx

D. CFO – Dividends

✅ Answer: A

 

24. Under indirect method, decrease in accrued expenses:

A. Added

B. Deducted

C. Ignored

D. Investing

✅ Answer: B

 

25. Which transaction appears in supplemental disclosure?

A. Depreciation

B. Cash paid for interest

C. Stock issued for land

D. Net income

✅ Answer: C

 

🔥 Ultra Important US CMA Exam Traps

• Interest paid → Operating (NOT financing)

• Dividend paid → Financing

• Dividend received → Operating

• Gain/Loss → Adjust in operating section

• Non-cash transactions → Separate disclosure

• Change in working capital → Core scoring area

• Direct method → Rarely tested numerically, but conceptually tested

Here is a CMA-style Integrated Case Simulation on Cash Flow Statement (US GAAP) – multi-layered, exam-level difficulty with traps on gains, working capital, non-cash transactions, and classification.

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🔥 INTEGRATED CASE SIMULATION – CASH FLOW STATEMENT (US GAAP)

📘 Case Background

Omega Manufacturing Inc. reported the following for Year 2025:

Income Statement Data:

Net Income = $450,000

Depreciation Expense = $120,000

Amortization of Patent = $30,000

Gain on Sale of Equipment = $20,000

Interest Expense = $40,000

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Additional Information:

1. Equipment (Cost $200,000, Accumulated Depreciation $120,000) was sold for $100,000.

2. Land was purchased for $150,000 cash.

3. Bonds payable of $300,000 were issued at par.

4. Dividends of $80,000 were declared and paid.

5. Treasury stock was purchased for $60,000.

6. Bonds worth $100,000 were converted into common stock (non-cash transaction).

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Working Capital Changes:

Item Beginning Ending

Accounts Receivable 180,000 220,000

Inventory 250,000 230,000

Prepaid Expenses 40,000 50,000

Accounts Payable 150,000 170,000

Accrued Liabilities 60,000 55,000

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🔎 REQUIRED (CMA STYLE)

Part 1: Compute Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities (Indirect Method)

Start with Net Income:

= 450,000

Step 1: Add Non-Cash Expenses

Depreciation = +120,000

Amortization = +30,000

Subtotal = 600,000

Step 2: Remove Gain

Gain on Sale = –20,000

Subtotal = 580,000

Step 3: Adjust Working Capital

Increase in AR (220 – 180 = 40,000) → (40,000)

Decrease in Inventory (20,000) → +20,000

Increase in Prepaid (10,000) → (10,000)

Increase in AP (20,000) → +20,000

Decrease in Accrued Liabilities (5,000) → (5,000)

Net WC Adjustment =

–40,000 + 20,000 –10,000 +20,000 –5,000

= –15,000

✅ Net Cash from Operating Activities:

580,000 – 15,000 =

👉 $565,000

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📊 Part 2: Investing Activities

Sale of Equipment = +100,000

Purchase of Land = (150,000)

✅ Net Cash from Investing:

= (50,000)

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💰 Part 3: Financing Activities

Issue of Bonds = +300,000

Dividends Paid = (80,000)

Purchase of Treasury Stock = (60,000)

✅ Net Cash from Financing:

= 160,000

(Bond conversion excluded – non-cash)

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📈 Final Answer Summary

Section Cash Flow

Operating 565,000

Investing (50,000)

Financing 160,000

🔥 Net Increase in Cash:

565,000 – 50,000 + 160,000

= $675,000

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🎯 CMA Trap Areas Tested

Gain removal in operating section

Full proceeds shown in investing

Working capital direction logic

Non-cash bond conversion disclosure

Treasury stock classification

Dividend paid = Financing

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🔥 Advanced CMA Analytical MCQs Based on Case

1. If equipment had been sold at a loss of $20,000 instead, CFO would:

A. Increase by 20,000

B. Decrease by 20,000

C. Remain same

D. Increase by 100,000

✅ Answer: A

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2. If AR had decreased by $40,000 instead of increased, CFO would be:

A. 605,000

B. 645,000

C. 525,000

D. 565,000

Correct Adjustment: +40,000 instead of –40,000

Net difference = +80,000

565,000 + 80,000 =

✅ Answer: B

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3. Free Cash Flow (CFO – CapEx):

CapEx = 150,000

FCF = 565,000 – 150,000

= 415,000

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Mocktest on Cashflow statement

 MCQ questions with answers on topic cashflow statement asked in US CMA course

## Operating Activities Example

ABC Corporation reported net income of $150,000, depreciation expense of $30,000, a $25,000 increase in accounts receivable, a $10,000 decrease in accounts payable, and a $5,000 loss on sale of equipment. The net cash provided by operating activities is 

**A)** $140,000  

**B)** $150,000  

**C)** $170,000  

**D)** $200,000  

**Answer: 

## Activity Classification

Which of the following is **not** an operating cash flow? 

**A)** Collection of cash from receivables  

**B)** Payment of income tax  

**C)** Payment of cash for operating expenses  

**D)** Purchase of equipment for cash  

**Answer: 

## Indirect Method Adjustment

Under the indirect method, depreciation expense affects

**A)** The operating activities section  

**B)** The investing activities section  

**C)** The financing activities section  

**D)** The notes to the financial statements  

**Answer: 

## Cash Collected from Customers

Care Company had accounts receivable of $60,000 on Dec 31, 2016, $40,000 on Dec 31, 2017, and net credit sales of $200,000 in 2017. Net cash collected from customers is..

**A)** $180,000  

**B)** $220,000  

**C)** $240,000  

**D)** $260,000  

**Answer: 

## Non-Cash Investing Activity

Significant non-cash investing and financing activities are reported in the [2].

**A)** Operating activities section  

**B)** Investing activities section  

**C)** Footnotes or separate notes  

**D)** Financing activities section  

**Answer: 

Here are 10 questions on cash flow statements, drawn from US CMA-relevant topics like indirect method adjustments, activity classifications, and cash flow calculations. These align with management accounting principles covered in the US CMA course.

## Operating Activities

Net income is $150,000, depreciation expense is $30,000, increase in accounts receivable is $25,000, decrease in accounts payable is $10,000, and loss on sale of equipment is $5,000. What is the net cash provided by operating activities under the indirect method?

Answer

A company's net income is $25,000, depreciation is $2,000, loss on sale of equipment is $100, increase in accounts receivable is $1,000, increase in accounts payable is $2,000, and decrease in inventory is $400. What is net cash from operating activities?

Answer 

## Investing Activities

Which of the following is **not** an investing cash flow?

- A) Collection of cash from receivables

- B) Payment of income tax

- C) Payment of cash for operating expenses

- D) Purchase of equipment for cash

A company sells old equipment for $5,000 cash (book value $4,500). Under the indirect method, the $500 gain affects which section?

- A) Operating activities section

- B) Investing activities section

- C) Financing activities section

- D) Notes to financial statements

## Financing Activities

Dividend paid by a manufacturing company is classified under which activity?

- A) Cash flow from investing activities

- B) Cash flow from financing activities

- C) No cash flow

- D) Cash flow from operating activities[1]

## Key Concepts

A statement of cash flows has how many sections?

- A) 2 sections

-B) 3 sections

- C) 4 sections

- D) 5 sections

Under the indirect method, depreciation expense affects which section?[3]

- A) Operating activities section

- B) Investing activities section

- C) Financing activities section

- D) Notes

Significant non-cash investing and financing activities (e.g., conversion of bonds to stock) are reported in the:

- A) Operating activities section

- B) Investing activities section

- C) Footnotes or separate notes

- D) Financing activities section[3]

## Calculations

Accounts receivable: Dec 31, 2016 $60,000; Dec 31, 2017 $40,000. Net credit sales 2017: $200,000. Net cash collected from customers?

Answer 

Income tax expense $30,500; tax payable Dec 31, 2016 $4,000; Dec 31, 2017 $6,500. Cash payment for income tax?

Answer

Here are 25 MCQs with answers on Cash Flow Statement (US GAAP) – aligned with US CMA Part 1 & Part 2 exam pattern

 

🔹 MCQs – Cash Flow Statement (US GAAP)

1. Which of the following is classified as an operating activity under US GAAP?

A. Issuance of bonds

B. Payment of dividends

C. Interest paid

D. Purchase of equipment

✅ Answer: 

 

2. Which of the following is an investing activity?

A. Sale of inventory

B. Purchase of land

C. Issuance of shares

D. Payment of wages

✅ Answer: 

 

3. Dividend received under US GAAP is classified as:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: 

 

4. Under indirect method, an increase in accounts receivable is:

A. Added to net income

B. Deducted from net income

C. Ignored

D. Financing activity

✅ Answer:

 

5. Decrease in inventory under indirect method:

A. Deducted

B. Added

C. Ignored

D. Financing

✅ Answer: 

 

6. Gain on sale of equipment should be:

A. Added to net income

B. Deducted from net income

C. Investing inflow

D. Financing inflow

✅ Answer: 

 

7. Amortization expense under indirect method:

A. Deducted

B. Added

C. Ignored

D. Financing

✅ Answer: 

 

8. Payment of long-term debt principal is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: 

 

9. Conversion of bonds into equity is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash investing & financing

✅ Answer: 

 

10. Which method starts with net income?

A. Direct

B. Indirect

C. Hybrid

D. None

✅ Answer: 

 

11. Purchase of treasury stock is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing outflow

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: 

 

12. Which item is added back under indirect method?

A. Increase in prepaid expenses

B. Decrease in accounts payable

C. Depreciation expense

D. Gain on sale

✅ Answer: 

 

13. Increase in accounts payable results in:

A. Decrease in operating cash

B. Increase in operating cash

C. Investing inflow

D. Financing inflow

✅ Answer: 

 

14. Purchase of available-for-sale debt securities is:

A. Operating

B. Investing

C. Financing

D. Non-cash

✅ Answer: 

 

15. Unrealized gain on AFS securities affects:

A. Operating cash

B. Investing cash

C. Financing cash

D. Does not affect cash

✅ Answer: 

 

16. Which of the following is TRUE under US GAAP?

A. Interest paid can be financing

B. Dividend paid is operating

C. Interest received is operating

D. Dividend received is investing

✅ Answer: 

 

17. If net income is $100, depreciation is $20, AR increases by $15, CFO equals:

A. $105

B. $95

C. $115

D. $85

✅ Answer: 

 

18. Sale of equipment for $50, book value $40. Gain $10.

Cash flow from investing:

A. $10

B. $40

C. $50

D. $60

✅ Answer: 

19. Under direct method, cash paid to suppliers equals:

A. COGS + Increase in AP

B. COGS – Increase in inventory + Decrease in AP

C. COGS + Increase in inventory – Increase in AP

D. COGS only

Correct formula:

COGS + Increase in Inventory – Increase in AP

✅ Answer: 

 

20. Which is financing inflow?

A. Issuance of common stock

B. Purchase of equipment

C. Interest received

D. Dividend paid

✅ Answer: 

 

21. If prepaid expense increases, operating cash flow:

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. No impact

D. Financing

✅ Answer: 

 

22. Which activity affects free cash flow?

A. Net income

B. Capital expenditure

C. Dividend paid

D. Depreciation

✅ Answer: 

 

23. Free Cash Flow (basic formula) equals:

A. CFO – CapEx

B. NI – CapEx

C. CFO + CapEx

D. CFO – Dividends

✅ Answer: 

 

24. Under indirect method, decrease in accrued expenses:

A. Added

B. Deducted

C. Ignored

D. Investing

✅ Answer: 

 

25. Which transaction appears in supplemental disclosure?

A. Depreciation

B. Cash paid for interest

C. Stock issued for land

D. Net income

✅ Answer: 

 

🔥 INTEGRATED CASE SIMULATION – CASH FLOW STATEMENT (US GAAP)

📘 Case Background

Omega Manufacturing Inc. reported the following for Year 2025:

Income Statement Data:

Net Income = $450,000

Depreciation Expense = $120,000

Amortization of Patent = $30,000

Gain on Sale of Equipment = $20,000

Interest Expense = $40,000

Additional Information:

1. Equipment (Cost $200,000, Accumulated Depreciation $120,000) was sold for $100,000.

2. Land was purchased for $150,000 cash.

3. Bonds payable of $300,000 were issued at par.

4. Dividends of $80,000 were declared and paid.

5. Treasury stock was purchased for $60,000.

6. Bonds worth $100,000 were converted into common stock (non-cash transaction).

Working Capital Changes:

Item Beginning Ending

Accounts Receivable 180,000 220,000

Inventory 250,000 230,000

Prepaid Expenses 40,000 50,000

Accounts Payable 150,000 170,000

Accrued Liabilities 60,000 55,000

🔎 REQUIRED (CMA STYLE)

Part 1: Compute Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities (Indirect Method)

Start with Net Income:

= ?

Step 1: Add Non-Cash Expenses

Depreciation = ?

Amortization = ?

Subtotal = ?

Step 2: Remove Gain

Gain on Sale = ?

Subtotal = ?

Step 3: Adjust Working Capital

Increase in AR 

Decrease in Inventory → 

Increase in Prepaid (10,000) → 

Increase in AP (20,000) →

Decrease in Accrued Liabilities → 

Net WC Adjustment =

= ?

✅ Net Cash from Operating Activities:

 =

👉 $?

📊 Part 2: Investing Activities

Sale of Equipment =?

Purchase of Land =?

✅ Net Cash from Investing:

= ?

💰 Part 3: Financing Activities

Issue of Bonds =?

Dividends Paid = ?

Purchase of Treasury Stock =?

✅ Net Cash from Financing:

= ?

(Bond conversion excluded – non-cash)

📈 Final Answer Summary

Section Cash Flow

Operating ******

Investing ******

Financing *****

🔥 Net Increase in Cash:

= ?

🎯 CMA Trap Areas Tested

Gain removal in operating section

Full proceeds shown in investing

Working capital direction logic

Non-cash bond conversion disclosure

Treasury stock classification

Dividend paid = Financing

🔥 Advanced CMA Analytical MCQs Based on Case

1. If equipment had been sold at a loss of $20,000 instead, CFO would:

A. Increase by 20,000

B. Decrease by 20,000

C. Remain same

D. Increase by 100,000

✅ Answer: 

2. If AR had decreased by $40,000 instead of increased, CFO would be:

✅ Answer: 

3. Free Cash Flow (CFO – CapEx):

CapEx = 150,000

FCF = 565,000 – 150,000

= 415,000

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Integrated Corporate case based questions and answers

 

Here is a CMA Part 1 (Financial Planning, Performance & Analytics) integrated corporate case study with 30 difficult, logical, scenario-based MCQs and answers.

 

📘 Corporate Case Study

Orion Tech Manufacturing Inc.

is a U.S.-based manufacturer of smart industrial control panels used in automated warehouses. The company operates in three segments:

1. Standard Panels (SP)

2. Customized Panels (CP)

3. Maintenance & Analytics Services (MAS)

The company uses:

• Standard costing system

• Activity-Based Costing (ABC) for overhead analysis

• Flexible budgeting

• Responsibility accounting

• Balanced Scorecard

• Capital budgeting models (NPV & IRR)

 

📊 Financial Summary (Year 2025)

Income Statement (in $000)

Particulars Amount

Sales Revenue 50,000

Variable Manufacturing Cost 22,000

Variable Selling Expense 3,000

Contribution Margin 25,000

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead 8,000

Fixed S&A 6,000

Operating Income 11,000

Interest Expense 2,000

Net Income 6,300

Tax rate = 30%

 

📌 Additional Operational Data

• Total Units Sold: 100,000

• Standard Panels: 70,000 units

• Customized Panels: 30,000 units

ABC Cost Drivers (Fixed Overhead $8,000,000)

Activity Cost Driver Total Driver Units

Machine Setup 2,000,000 Setup Hours 10,000

Quality Inspection 3,000,000 Inspection Hours 15,000

Material Handling 3,000,000 Material Moves 20,000

CP consumes 60% of setups but only 30% of units.

 

📌 Variance Data (Standard Costing)

• Direct Material Price Variance: $400,000 U

• Direct Material Quantity Variance: $200,000 F

• Direct Labor Rate Variance: $300,000 U

• Direct Labor Efficiency Variance: $500,000 F

• Fixed OH Volume Variance: $600,000 U

 

📌 Capital Investment Proposal

New robotic system:

• Investment: $5,000,000

• Life: 5 years

• Salvage: $500,000

• Annual cash inflow: $1,600,000

• Cost of capital: 12%

 

📌 Non-Financial Metrics

Balanced Scorecard shows:

• Customer satisfaction decreased by 5%

• On-time delivery improved from 88% to 95%

• Employee training hours increased by 40%

• Defect rate increased by 2%

 

🔎 30 Difficult CMA-Style MCQs

 

1. Contribution Margin Ratio equals:

A. 44%

B. 50%

C. 52%

D. 55%

✅ Answer: B

CM = 25,000 / 50,000 = 50%

 

2. Degree of Operating Leverage:

A. 2.27

B. 1.91

C. 2.00

D. 2.50

✅ Answer: A

DOL = 25,000 / 11,000 = 2.27

 

3. Break-even Sales (in $000):

A. 28,000

B. 30,000

C. 32,000

D. 35,000

✅ Answer: A

Fixed cost = 14,000

BE = 14,000 / 0.50 = 28,000

 

4. If sales increase 10%, operating income increases approximately:

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 22.7%

D. 27%

✅ Answer: C

10% × 2.27 = 22.7%

 

5. Setup cost per setup hour:

A. $150

B. $200

C. $250

D. $300

✅ Answer: B

2,000,000 / 10,000

 

6. Inspection rate per hour:

A. $150

B. $200

C. $250

D. $300

✅ Answer: B

3,000,000 / 15,000

 

7. Material handling rate per move:

A. $100

B. $120

C. $150

D. $180

✅ Answer: C

3,000,000 / 20,000

 

8. CP product likely shows:

A. Overcosting under traditional system

B. Undercosting under traditional system

C. Same costing

D. No effect

✅ Answer: B

High setup consumption → undercosted traditionally

 

9. Favorable DM Quantity variance likely indicates:

A. Higher quality materials

B. Efficient usage

C. Poor quality

D. Higher price

✅ Answer: B

 

10. Unfavorable DM Price variance could be caused by:

A. Bulk discount

B. Better quality materials

C. Efficient purchasing

D. Lower grade material

✅ Answer: B

 

11. Fixed OH volume variance arises due to:

A. Spending differences

B. Capacity utilization

C. Efficiency

D. Rate change

✅ Answer: B

 

12. Operating margin:

A. 18%

B. 20%

C. 22%

D. 25%

✅ Answer: C

11,000 / 50,000

 

13. Net profit margin:

A. 12.6%

B. 13%

C. 14%

D. 15%

✅ Answer: A

 

14. NPV (approximate):

PV factor 12%, 5 years ≈ 3.605

A. Positive $268,000

B. Negative $500,000

C. Positive $1,000,000

D. Negative $1,200,000

PV inflows = 1.6M × 3.605 = 5.768M

• PV salvage (0.5 × 0.567) ≈ 0.284M

Total ≈ 6.052M

NPV ≈ 1.052M

Closest:

✅ Answer: C

 

15. Project IRR likely:

A. < 12%

B. = 12%

C. > 12%

D. Cannot determine

✅ Answer: C

 

16. Increase in defect rate primarily affects:

A. Financial perspective

B. Customer perspective

C. Internal process

D. Learning perspective

✅ Answer: C

 

17. Training hours increase supports:

A. Short-term margin

B. Learning & Growth

C. Customer retention

D. Cost leadership

✅ Answer: B

 

18. If CP discontinued, operating income would:

A. Increase if CP CM < allocated fixed cost

B. Decrease always

C. Remain same

D. Increase only if revenue increases

✅ Answer: A

 

19. High DOL implies:

A. Low risk

B. Stable profit

C. Earnings volatility

D. Low fixed cost

✅ Answer: C

 

20. Interest coverage ratio:

A. 4.5

B. 5.5

C. 6.5

D. 7.0

EBIT = 11,000

ICR = 11,000 / 2,000 = 5.5

✅ Answer: B

 

21. ROI (Assume assets = 40,000):

A. 15.75%

B. 16%

C. 17%

D. 18%

6,300 / 40,000

✅ Answer: A

 

22. Residual income (12% required return):

Required = 4,800

RI = 6,300 − 4,800 = 1,500

A. 1,200

B. 1,500

C. 1,700

D. 2,000

✅ Answer: B

 

23. If variable cost ratio increases to 55%, CM ratio becomes:

A. 45%

B. 50%

C. 55%

D. 60%

✅ Answer: A

 

24. Margin of safety:

Actual 50,000

BE 28,000

MOS = 22,000

MOS% = 44%

✅ Answer: 44%

 

25. Best transfer pricing method for autonomy:

A. Cost-based

B. Market-based

C. Negotiated

D. Variable cost

✅ Answer: B

 

26. If sales mix shifts toward CP, overall BE likely:

A. Increase

B. Decrease

C. Same

D. Zero

High complexity, lower margin

✅ Answer: A

 

27. Ethical issue in variance manipulation relates to:

A. Integrity

B. Competence

C. Confidentiality

D. Credibility

✅ Answer: A

 

28. If company automates production, likely impact:

A. Higher DOL

B. Lower fixed cost

C. Lower break-even

D. Lower risk

✅ Answer: A

 

29. Defect increase with on-time improvement suggests:

A. Process imbalance

B. Better quality

C. Cost control success

D. Demand surge

✅ Answer: A

 

30. Most strategic risk currently:

A. Liquidity

B. Quality deterioration

C. Interest burden

D. Tax rate

✅ Answer: B

 

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Annual Report based Company financial statements interpretation, Question Answers

 

Here is a comprehensive US CMA (Part 1) style essay compilation based on a Company’s Annual Report under US GAAP, covering financial statements, disclosures, governance, risk, and analytical areas.

 

📘 Essay: Analysis of a Company’s Annual Report under US GAAP (CMA Perspective)

An annual report prepared under US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) provides financial and non-financial information that enables stakeholders to evaluate a company’s performance, financial position, governance quality, and risk exposure.

Under US GAAP (as issued by ), a complete set of financial statements includes:

1. Income Statement

2. Statement of Comprehensive Income (SOCIE or SCI)

3. Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)

4. Statement of Cash Flows

5. Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

6. Notes to Financial Statements

 

1️⃣ Income Statement

The Income Statement reports revenues, expenses, gains, and losses over a reporting period.

Key Components:

• Net Sales / Revenue

• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

• Gross Profit

• Operating Expenses (SG&A, R&D)

• Operating Income

• Interest Expense

• Income Tax Expense

• Net Income

Under US GAAP:

• Revenue recognition follows ASC 606 (five-step model).

• Expenses are matched with revenues (matching principle).

• Unusual items are separately disclosed but extraordinary items are prohibited.

Analytical Importance:

• Evaluates profitability

• Assesses operating efficiency

• Measures earnings quality

 

2️⃣ Statement of Comprehensive Income (SOCIE)

Comprehensive income includes:

• Net Income

• Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)

OCI includes:

• Unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities

• Foreign currency translation adjustments

• Pension adjustments

• Cash flow hedge gains/losses

Comprehensive income provides a broader performance view beyond net income.

 

3️⃣ Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)

Reports:

Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity

Assets:

• Current Assets (Cash, AR, Inventory)

• Non-current Assets (PPE, Intangibles, Goodwill)

Liabilities:

• Current Liabilities (AP, Short-term debt)

• Long-term Liabilities (Bonds payable, Lease liabilities)

Equity:

• Common Stock

• Additional Paid-in Capital

• Retained Earnings

• Accumulated OCI

Liquidity, solvency, and capital structure analysis are performed using this statement.

 

4️⃣ Earnings per Share (EPS vs Diluted EPS)

Basic EPS

= (Net Income – Preferred Dividends) / Weighted Avg. Shares Outstanding

Diluted EPS

Includes impact of:

• Convertible bonds

• Stock options

• Warrants

• Convertible preferred shares

Diluted EPS assumes potential conversion of dilutive securities.

👉 Diluted EPS ≤ Basic EPS (if dilutive).

 

5️⃣ Types of Debt

1. Secured vs Unsecured

2. Short-term vs Long-term

3. Convertible Debt

4. Callable Bonds

5. Zero-coupon bonds

6. Lease liabilities (ASC 842)

Debt classification impacts leverage ratios and covenant compliance.

 

6️⃣ Segment Reporting (ASC 280)

Public companies disclose operating segments based on the management approach.

Disclosures include:

• Segment revenue

• Profit or loss

• Assets

• Geographic information

• Major customers

Example: A multinational like discloses revenue by geographic region and product segment.

Segment reporting improves transparency and risk evaluation.

 

7️⃣ Presentation & Disclosure (US GAAP)

Proper classification and disclosure ensure faithful representation.

Examples:

• Contingent liabilities (lawsuits)

• Revenue recognition policies

• Related-party transactions

• Subsequent events

• Fair value hierarchy (Level 1, 2, 3)

Footnotes are critical for CMA exam analysis.

 

8️⃣ Corporate Governance

Corporate governance ensures accountability and oversight.

Key elements:

• Board of Directors

• Audit Committee

• Internal Controls (SOX 404)

• External Auditor independence

The mandates disclosures for public companies.

Strong governance reduces fraud risk and improves investor confidence.

 

9️⃣ Risk Assessment in Annual Report

Companies disclose risk factors such as:

• Credit risk

• Market risk (interest rate, FX)

• Liquidity risk

• Operational risk

• Regulatory risk

• Cybersecurity risk

Risk disclosures appear in MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis).

 

🔟 Stakeholders & Their Interests

Stakeholder Expected Interest

Shareholders Profitability, EPS growth

Creditors Solvency, debt coverage

Employees Stability, compensation

Customers Product continuity

Suppliers Payment ability

Government Compliance & taxes

Management Performance incentives

 

🔹 10 One-Line Concept Questions (with Answers)

1. What is the primary purpose of financial reporting?

→ To provide decision-useful information to stakeholders.

2. What does OCI represent?

→ Gains and losses excluded from net income.

3. Under US GAAP, extraordinary items are?

→ Prohibited.

4. Diluted EPS assumes what?

→ Conversion of all dilutive securities.

5. What statement shows liquidity?

→ Statement of Financial Position.

6. Segment reporting follows which ASC?

→ ASC 280.

7. Who sets US GAAP?

→ FASB.

8. What is goodwill tested for annually?

→ Impairment.

9. What report discusses future outlook?

→ MD&A.

10. SOX 404 relates to?

→ Internal control over financial reporting.

 

🔹 20 CMA-Level MCQs (With Answers)

1️⃣ Which item is included in OCI?

A. COGS

B. Pension adjustment

C. Dividend revenue

D. Interest expense

✅ Answer: B

 

2️⃣ Diluted EPS is affected by:

A. Treasury stock

B. Convertible bonds

C. Accounts payable

D. Inventory

✅ B

 

3️⃣ Under US GAAP, segment reporting uses:

A. Geographic method only

B. Management approach

C. IFRS approach

D. Industry method

✅ B

 

4️⃣ A callable bond exposes investors to:

A. Credit risk

B. Reinvestment risk

C. FX risk

D. Liquidity risk

✅ B

 

5️⃣ Which is a Level 3 fair value input?

A. Quoted market price

B. Observable interest rate

C. Unobservable assumptions

D. Treasury bill rate

✅ C

 

6️⃣ Basic EPS ignores:

A. Preferred dividends

B. Convertible securities

C. Weighted shares

D. Net income

✅ B

 

7️⃣ Debt-to-equity ratio measures:

A. Liquidity

B. Profitability

C. Solvency

D. Efficiency

✅ C

 

8️⃣ Goodwill impairment affects:

A. OCI

B. Equity only

C. Net income

D. Cash flow

✅ C

 

9️⃣ Which is a non-financial disclosure?

A. Revenue

B. Litigation risk

C. COGS

D. Depreciation

✅ B

 

🔟 Revenue recognition under ASC 606 requires:

A. Cash receipt

B. Transfer of control

C. Invoice issuance

D. Delivery only

✅ B

 

11️⃣ Comprehensive income equals:

A. Net income + OCI

B. Revenue – Expenses

C. Assets – Liabilities

D. Cash flow

✅ A

 

12️⃣ Convertible debt increases:

A. Basic EPS

B. Diluted EPS denominator

C. Revenue

D. OCI

✅ B

 

13️⃣ Corporate governance reduces:

A. Sales

B. Agency cost

C. Revenue

D. Dividend payout

✅ B

 

14️⃣ Credit risk relates to:

A. Interest rates

B. Default of customer

C. FX fluctuation

D. Market decline

✅ B

 

15️⃣ Lease liability arises under:

A. ASC 842

B. ASC 606

C. ASC 280

D. ASC 740

✅ A

 

16️⃣ Retained earnings increase with:

A. Dividends

B. Net loss

C. Net income

D. OCI loss

✅ C

 

17️⃣ A major customer disclosure is required when:

A. Sales exceed 10%

B. Sales exceed 5%

C. Profits exceed 10%

D. Assets exceed 10%

✅ A

 

18️⃣ MD&A primarily contains:

A. Auditor opinion

B. Management analysis

C. Journal entries

D. Tax return

✅ B

 

19️⃣ Short-term debt appears under:

A. Equity

B. Current liabilities

C. OCI

D. Revenue

✅ B

 

20️⃣ Strong internal control primarily enhances:

A. Fraud risk

B. Earnings volatility

C. Reliability of reporting

D. Tax expense

✅ C

 

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Here are 30 Extremely Difficult Case-Based MCQs based on US GAAP (CMA Part 1 syllabus) covering income statement, SOCIE, balance sheet, EPS, debt, segment reporting, governance, risk, presentation & disclosure.

 

🔥 30 Extremely Difficult Case-Based MCQs (US GAAP – CMA Level)

 

1️⃣ Revenue Recognition – Variable Consideration

A software company enters a $5M contract including performance bonus of $1M if system efficiency exceeds 98%. Based on experience, 70% probability of achievement exists. Under ASC 606, revenue recognized at inception should be:

A. $5M

B. $5.7M

C. $6M

D. $5.3M

✅ Answer: A

Because variable consideration must be included only to the extent it is probable that significant reversal will not occur. 70% probability may not meet “probable” threshold under US GAAP (high threshold).

 

2️⃣ OCI vs Net Income

A company records unrealized gain on AFS debt securities of $400,000 and foreign currency loss of $100,000. Net income is $2M.

Comprehensive income equals:

A. $2M

B. $2.3M

C. $2.4M

D. $2.5M

✅ Answer: B

OCI = 400,000 – 100,000 = 300,000

Comprehensive Income = 2M + 300,000 = 2.3M

 

3️⃣ Diluted EPS – Convertible Bonds

Net income: $5M

Convertible bonds interest (after tax): $600,000

Shares outstanding: 1M

Convertible into 200,000 shares

Diluted EPS = ?

A. 5.00

B. 4.50

C. 4.67

D. 5.60

✅ Answer: C

Adjusted NI = 5M + 600k = 5.6M

Shares = 1M + 200k = 1.2M

5.6M / 1.2M = 4.67

 

4️⃣ Debt Covenant Risk

A company’s debt covenant requires debt-to-equity ≤ 2.0.

Debt = $8M, Equity = $4M.

After recognizing operating lease liability of $2M (ASC 842), covenant impact:

A. No impact

B. Violated

C. Improved ratio

D. Equity increases

✅ Answer: B

New debt = 10M

10 / 4 = 2.5 → Covenant violated

 

5️⃣ Segment Reporting – Management Approach

A CEO internally reviews segments by geography, but financial reports disclose by product line.

Under ASC 280:

A. Allowed

B. Not allowed

C. Optional

D. Depends on auditor

✅ Answer: B

External reporting must follow management approach.

 

6️⃣ Goodwill Impairment

Fair value of reporting unit = $20M

Carrying value = $23M

Goodwill recorded = $5M

Impairment loss?

A. $3M

B. $5M

C. $2M

D. $0

✅ Answer: A

Impairment = Carrying – FV = 3M (limited to goodwill).

 

7️⃣ Contingent Liability

Legal case: 60% chance of $1M loss, 40% chance of $3M loss.

Accrual required?

A. $1M

B. $3M

C. $1.8M

D. Disclose only

✅ Answer: A

Accrue most likely amount if probable.

 

8️⃣ Stock Options – Dilutive Effect

Net income: $3M

Shares: 500,000

Options: 100,000 @ $10

Market price: $20

Dilution method?

A. If-converted

B. Treasury stock

C. Equity method

D. Cost method

✅ Answer: B

Options use treasury stock method.

 

9️⃣ Fair Value Hierarchy

Private valuation model using management assumptions is:

A. Level 1

B. Level 2

C. Level 3

D. OCI item

✅ Answer: C

Unobservable inputs → Level 3.

 

🔟 Comprehensive Income Presentation

OCI must be presented:

A. Only in equity

B. Separate statement or continuous statement

C. In cash flow

D. In notes only

✅ Answer: B

 

11️⃣ Major Customer Disclosure

Revenue from one customer = 12% of total revenue.

Requirement?

A. Disclose customer name

B. Disclose concentration

C. No disclosure

D. OCI disclosure

✅ Answer: B

 

12️⃣ Pension Re-measurement Loss

Reported in:

A. Net income

B. OCI

C. Cash flow

D. Equity only

✅ Answer: B

 

13️⃣ EPS Anti-Dilutive Securities

Convertible preferred shares increase EPS if converted.

Treatment?

A. Include

B. Exclude

C. OCI

D. Mandatory convert

✅ Answer: B

Anti-dilutive securities excluded.

 

14️⃣ Liquidity Risk Indicator

Best indicator:

A. Gross margin

B. Current ratio

C. ROE

D. EPS

✅ Answer: B

 

15️⃣ Internal Control Weakness

Material weakness disclosed under:

A. Income statement

B. MD&A

C. SOX 404 report

D. OCI

✅ Answer: C

 

16️⃣ Debt Classification

Long-term debt due in 9 months but refinanced before issuance of FS:

A. Current

B. Non-current

C. OCI

D. Equity

✅ Answer: B

If refinancing completed before issuance.

 

17️⃣ Revenue – Principal vs Agent

Company earns commission only.

Revenue recognized:

A. Gross amount

B. Net commission

C. Cash received

D. Contract value

✅ Answer: B

Agent reports net.

 

18️⃣ Retained Earnings Adjustment

Prior period error correction affects:

A. Current income

B. OCI

C. Beginning retained earnings

D. Cash flow

✅ Answer: C

 

19️⃣ Callable Bonds Risk to Issuer

Issuer benefits when:

A. Rates increase

B. Rates decrease

C. Inflation rises

D. Equity rises

✅ Answer: B

Issuer calls when rates fall.

 

20️⃣ Operating Segment Threshold

Segment reportable if revenue ≥:

A. 5%

B. 10%

C. 15%

D. 20%

✅ Answer: B

10% test.

 

21️⃣ Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance

Recognized when:

A. Always

B. Probable realization

C. More likely than not not realizable

D. Equity decreases

✅ Answer: C

 

22️⃣ Market Risk Disclosure Appears In

A. Income statement

B. Balance sheet

C. MD&A

D. OCI

✅ Answer: C

 

23️⃣ Lease Expense Classification

Operating lease expense is:

A. Interest + Depreciation separate

B. Single lease cost

C. OCI

D. Finance income

✅ Answer: B

 

24️⃣ EPS Weighted Shares

Shares issued mid-year are:

A. Fully included

B. Ignored

C. Time-weighted

D. OCI

✅ Answer: C

 

25️⃣ Equity Issuance Costs

Recorded as:

A. Expense

B. OCI

C. Reduction of APIC

D. Liability

✅ Answer: C

 

26️⃣ Foreign Subsidiary Translation Gain

Reported in:

A. Net income

B. OCI

C. Retained earnings

D. Revenue

✅ Answer: B

 

27️⃣ Going Concern Disclosure

Required if doubt exists for:

A. 3 months

B. 6 months

C. 1 year

D. 2 years

✅ Answer: C

 

28️⃣ Inventory Write-down Reversal (US GAAP)

If market recovers:

A. Reverse loss

B. OCI

C. Not allowed

D. Capitalize

✅ Answer: C

No reversal under US GAAP.

 

29️⃣ Interest Coverage Ratio Measures

A. Liquidity

B. Solvency

C. Profitability

D. Efficiency

✅ Answer: B

 

30️⃣ Related Party Transaction Disclosure

Required when:

A. Material

B. Always

C. >10%

D. Cash based

✅ Answer: B

All material related party transactions must be disclosed.

 

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Here are 20 Numerical Integrated Case-Based MCQs based on a Full Annual Report Simulation (US GAAP – CMA Part 1 level).

Each case integrates:

✔ Income Statement

✔ SOCIE

✔ Statement of Financial Position

✔ EPS

✔ Lease (ASC 842)

✔ Revenue (ASC 606)

✔ Segment Reporting (ASC 280)

✔ Debt & Ratios

✔ OCI

✔ Risk & Disclosure

 

📊 Integrated Annual Report Simulation – Case MCQs

 

🔷 Case Background (Use for Q1–Q5)

Omega Corp reports:

• Revenue: $50M

• COGS: $30M

• Operating Expenses: $8M

• Interest Expense: $2M

• Tax Rate: 25%

• Unrealized gain on AFS securities: $1M

• Foreign currency translation loss: $400,000

• Shares outstanding: 5M

• Convertible bonds add 1M shares if converted

• After-tax interest on convertible bonds: $1.2M

 

1️⃣ Net Income equals:

A. $7.5M

B. $8M

C. $6M

D. $9M

✅ Answer: C

Revenue 50 – 30 – 8 – 2 = 10M pretax

Tax (25%) = 2.5M

Net income = 7.5M? Wait — correction:

50 – 30 = 20

20 – 8 = 12

12 – 2 = 10

Tax 25% = 2.5

Net = 7.5

Correct answer: A

 

2️⃣ Comprehensive Income equals:

A. $8.1M

B. $8.5M

C. $8.0M

D. $7.5M

OCI = 1M – 0.4M = 0.6M

Comprehensive income = 7.5 + 0.6 = 8.1M

✅ Answer: A

 

3️⃣ Basic EPS =

A. $1.50

B. $1.20

C. $1.60

D. $1.75

7.5M / 5M = 1.50

✅ Answer: A

 

4️⃣ Diluted EPS =

A. $1.20

B. $1.45

C. $1.30

D. $1.50

Adjusted NI = 7.5 + 1.2 = 8.7M

Shares = 5 + 1 = 6M

8.7 / 6 = 1.45

✅ Answer: B

 

5️⃣ Dilution impact is:

A. Anti-dilutive

B. EPS unchanged

C. Dilutive

D. Accretive

1.45 < 1.50 → Dilutive

✅ Answer: C

 

🔷 Case 2 (Q6–Q9) – Lease & Debt Impact

Company reports:

• Debt = $40M

• Equity = $20M

• Operating lease liability recognized = $10M

• EBITDA = $15M

• Interest = $5M

 

6️⃣ Debt-to-equity before lease =

40 / 20 = 2.0

✅ Answer: 2.0

 

7️⃣ After lease recognition, D/E =

(40 + 10) / 20 = 2.5

✅ Answer: 2.5

 

8️⃣ Interest Coverage Ratio =

EBIT = assume EBITDA 15M (no depreciation given)

15 / 5 = 3

✅ Answer: 3 times

 

9️⃣ Covenant max D/E allowed = 2.2. Result?

A. Safe

B. Violated

C. Improved

D. No impact

2.5 > 2.2

✅ Answer: B

 

🔷 Case 3 (Q10–Q12) – Revenue Recognition

Contract value: $10M

Performance bonus: $2M (80% probability)

Company concludes bonus is probable not to reverse.

Costs incurred this year: 60% complete.

 

🔟 Transaction price =

A. 10M

B. 11.6M

C. 12M

D. 10.8M

Include bonus → 12M

✅ Answer: C

 

11️⃣ Revenue recognized this year =

60% × 12M = 7.2M

✅ Answer: 7.2M

 

12️⃣ If bonus not probable, revenue would be:

60% × 10M = 6M

✅ Answer: 6M

 

🔷 Case 4 (Q13–Q15) – Segment Reporting

Company has 3 segments:

Segment Revenue Profit

A 100M 15M

B 12M 2M

C 8M 1M

Total revenue = 120M

 

13️⃣ Which segments reportable (10% revenue test)?

10% of 120M = 12M

A. A only

B. A & B

C. All

D. A & C

B = 12M qualifies

✅ Answer: B

 

14️⃣ Segment C requires disclosure if total reportable revenue < 75%?

Yes, must meet 75% test

✅ Answer: Yes

 

15️⃣ Major customer revenue = $15M from Segment A. Disclosure required?

15 / 120 = 12.5%

Yes (>10%)

✅ Answer: Yes

 

🔷 Case 5 (Q16–Q18) – Goodwill & Impairment

Carrying value reporting unit = $80M

Fair value = $70M

Goodwill included = $15M

 

16️⃣ Impairment loss =

80 – 70 = 10M

Limited to goodwill (15M available)

✅ Answer: 10M

 

17️⃣ New goodwill balance =

15 – 10 = 5M

✅ Answer: 5M

 

18️⃣ Impairment affects:

A. OCI

B. Net income

C. Equity only

D. Cash flow

✅ Answer: B

 

🔷 Case 6 (Q19–Q20) – Deferred Tax & OCI

Unrealized OCI gain = $2M

Tax rate = 25%

Deferred tax liability required.

 

19️⃣ DTL amount =

2M × 25% = 500k

✅ Answer: $500,000

 

20️⃣ Net OCI reported in equity =

2M – 500k = 1.5M

✅ Answer: $1.5M

 

📌 CMA Exam Integration Covered

✔ Income statement computation

✔ Comprehensive income

✔ EPS & dilution

✔ Lease capitalization impact

✔ Debt covenant analysis

✔ Revenue under ASC 606

✔ Segment reporting thresholds

✔ Goodwill impairment

✔ Deferred tax on OCI

✔ Risk & covenant violation

 

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Here are CMA-Level MCQs on Stakeholders & Their Interests (US GAAP perspective, Annual Report context, governance & risk focus).

 

📘 MCQs – Stakeholders & Their Interests (US CMA Level)

 

1️⃣ Which stakeholder group is primarily interested in EPS growth and dividend policy?

A. Suppliers

B. Employees

C. Shareholders

D. Customers

✅ Answer: C

Shareholders focus on profitability, EPS, dividends, and capital appreciation.

 

2️⃣ Creditors are most concerned with which ratio?

A. Gross margin

B. Current ratio

C. Inventory turnover

D. EPS

✅ Answer: B

Creditors focus on liquidity and solvency.

 

3️⃣ Long-term bondholders are primarily concerned with:

A. Market share

B. Interest coverage ratio

C. Sales growth

D. Advertising expense

✅ Answer: B

Interest coverage indicates ability to pay interest.

 

4️⃣ Which stakeholder is most interested in job security and pension funding disclosures?

A. Government

B. Employees

C. Investors

D. Customers

✅ Answer: B

Employees focus on compensation, benefits, stability.

 

5️⃣ A supplier extending trade credit will closely monitor:

A. Dividend payout ratio

B. Debt-to-equity ratio

C. Accounts payable turnover

D. Gross profit margin

✅ Answer: B

Suppliers evaluate solvency risk before extending credit.

 

6️⃣ Which stakeholder focuses on product continuity and service quality?

A. Shareholders

B. Customers

C. Government

D. Auditors

✅ Answer: B

Customers expect reliable delivery and financial stability.

 

7️⃣ Government regulators are most interested in:

A. Stock price

B. Tax compliance and legal disclosures

C. Market capitalization

D. Dividend policy

✅ Answer: B

Regulators monitor compliance and tax reporting.

Example regulator: 

 

8️⃣ Management compensation linked to ROE primarily aligns management with:

A. Customers

B. Employees

C. Shareholders

D. Suppliers

✅ Answer: C

Performance-based pay aligns with shareholder wealth maximization.

 

9️⃣ Local communities are primarily concerned with:

A. EPS dilution

B. Environmental and social responsibility

C. Inventory valuation

D. Share buybacks

✅ Answer: B

Communities focus on CSR and environmental impact.

 

🔟 Institutional investors are most sensitive to:

A. Short-term wage negotiations

B. Long-term sustainable earnings

C. Supplier payment terms

D. Marketing campaigns

✅ Answer: B

Institutional investors evaluate long-term performance and risk.

 

11️⃣ Which stakeholder group benefits most from strong internal controls under SOX?

A. Suppliers

B. Shareholders

C. Competitors

D. Customers

✅ Answer: B

Strong internal controls reduce fraud risk and improve reliability.

 

12️⃣ Trade unions primarily focus on:

A. Debt covenants

B. Employee wages and benefits

C. Share repurchase programs

D. Bond ratings

✅ Answer: B

Trade unions negotiate labor conditions.

 

13️⃣ Rating agencies evaluate which stakeholder interest?

A. Customer loyalty

B. Credit risk of the company

C. Employee turnover

D. Dividend growth

✅ Answer: B

Credit rating impacts bondholders and lenders.

 

14️⃣ Venture capital investors are primarily interested in:

A. Stable dividends

B. High growth potential and exit strategy

C. Trade discounts

D. Pension obligations

✅ Answer: B

VCs focus on rapid growth and capital gains.

 

15️⃣ Which stakeholder is most affected by foreign currency risk disclosures?

A. Domestic retail customers

B. International investors

C. Warehouse employees

D. Local suppliers

✅ Answer: B

International investors monitor FX exposure.

 

16️⃣ A high dividend payout ratio may conflict with the interests of:

A. Retained earnings growth-focused investors

B. Retiree investors

C. Bondholders

D. Tax authorities

✅ Answer: A

Growth investors prefer reinvestment over dividends.

 

17️⃣ Environmental risk disclosures primarily address concerns of:

A. Suppliers

B. Communities and regulators

C. Internal auditors

D. Bond traders only

✅ Answer: B

Environmental reporting affects regulatory and community trust.

 

18️⃣ Employees reviewing annual reports are least concerned about:

A. Pension obligations

B. Profitability

C. Working capital ratios

D. Job stability

✅ Answer: C

Working capital ratios are more creditor-focused.

 

19️⃣ Which stakeholder group is most sensitive to dilution from convertible securities?

A. Customers

B. Shareholders

C. Suppliers

D. Government

✅ Answer: B

Dilution reduces EPS and ownership percentage.

 

20️⃣ If a company violates a debt covenant, which stakeholder is immediately impacted?

A. Customers

B. Creditors

C. Employees

D. Community

✅ Answer: B

Covenant violation may trigger repayment or penalties.

 

🎯 CMA Exam Insight

Stakeholder interests commonly tested in:

✔ Ratio analysis

✔ Corporate governance

✔ Risk assessment

✔ Capital structure decisions

✔ Dividend policy

✔ ESG disclosures

✔ Internal controls (SOX 404)

 

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Annual reports serve as comprehensive documents summarizing a company's financial performance, operations, achievements, and strategic direction over the past year. They promote transparency and accountability for all stakeholders, including investors, management, employees, regulators, creditors, customers, suppliers, and the public.

## Core Functions

Annual reports provide stakeholders with financial data, risk analysis, and future outlooks to support informed decision They enable internal evaluations for management strategy reviews and ensure regulatory compliance through verified disclosure. Additionally, they build trust by highlighting sustainability efforts and business stability.

## Key Features and Sections

Typical sections include financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow), management's discussion and analysis (MD&A), chairperson's letter, auditor's report, corporate governance details, and operating highlights.Visual elements like charts and interactive digital formats enhance readability and engagement.

## Stakeholder-Specific Benefits

| Stakeholder       | Key Functions and Features                                                                 |

|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

| Investors/Shareholders | Financial health, profitability, growth prospects, ROI via MD&A and statements [1][4] |

| Management       | Performance review, strategic insights, risk assessment for planning [1][2]        |

| Employees        | Company stability, culture, future plans, achievements [1][4]                      |

| Regulators       | Compliance verification, accurate disclosures, governance reports [1][3]           |

| Creditors/Lenders| Repayment capacity, creditworthiness from financials [1]                               |

| Customers/Suppliers | Reliability, operational stability, business prospects [1]                            |

| Public/Community | CSR initiatives, sustainability, community impact 

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