QUESTION 2 The summarised financial statements of Zara Bhd. are as follows: Statements of Financial Position as at 31 July 2018 2017 RM RM RM RM ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 2,543,000 2,401,000 Intangibles 550,000 584,000 Investments 406,000 3,499,000 2,985,000 Current assets Inventories 685,000 598,000 Trade receivables 480,000 465,000 Prepayments 96,000 126,000 Cash and cash equivalents 426,000 1,687,000 200,000 1,389,000 Total assets 5,186,000 4,374,000 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Ordinary share capital 1,100,000 1,000,000 Assets revaluation reserve 342,000 200,000 Retained earnings 1,785,000 3,227,000 1,311,000 2,511,000 Non-current Liabilities Borrowings 500,000 1,000,000 5% Redeemable preference 200,000 shares Current Liabilities Trade payables 749,000 427,000 Accruals/other payables 108,000 131,000 Income tax payable 282,000 165,000 Provision 120,000 1,259,000 140,000 863,000 Total liabilities and equity 5,186,000 4,374,000
Statement of Profit of Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 July 2018. RM Revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Distribution costs Administrative expenses Finance charges Investment income Profit before tax Income tax expense Profit for the year 5,762,000 (4,630,000) 1,132,000 (236,000) (127,000) (68,000) 55,000 756,000 (232,000) 524,000 Additional information: 1. Included in the trade payables at 31 July 2018 is RM351,000 (and, at 31 July 2017 is RM106,000) relating to purchases of property, plant and equipment on credit. 2. Included within accruals at 31 July 2018 is RM25,000 (and, at 31 July 2017 is RM50,000) for interest payable. The remaining accruals and prepayments are related to administrative expenses of the company. 3. Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets for the year were included in the cost of sales. The details of “Property, plant and equipment" and "Intangible assets” are as follows: 2018 2017 RM Property, plant and equipment, cost 7,464,000 6,375,000 Accumulated depreciation (4,921,000) (3,974,000) 2,543,000 2,401,000 RM Intangibles, cost Accumulated amortisation 883,000 (333,000) 550,000 938,000 (354,000) 584,000 4. During the year, plant with original cost of RM479,000 and a carrying amount at the date of disposal of RM326,000 was sold for RM424,000 and the cash proceeds from the sale had been received. The record revealed that gain or loss on disposal of non-current assets was included in the Revenue account. 5. During the year, the company issued new ordinary shares. 6. Included in trade receivables at year end of 2018 was RM25,000 in relation to investment income. The corresponding figure for 2017 was RM15,000.
7. The intangible assets with accumulated amortisation at the date of disposal of RM40,000 were sold for RM12,000. There was no acquisition of intangible assets during the year. 8. 5% Redeemable preference shares in the amount of RM200,000 were issued during the year. Required: a. Using an 'Indirect Method', prepare a Statement of Cash Flows for Zara Bhd. for the year ended 31 July 2018, in accordance with MFRS 107. (15 marks) b. The Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) seems to prefer the 'Direct Method' presentation of Statement of Cash Flows. However, most companies tend to use the ‘Indirect Method' presentation. What could be the possible reasons for the companies to prefer 'Indirect Method"? (3 marks)