GG's gearing is currently 50% compared to the industry average of 40% (both measured as debt/equity). GG's debt is all in the form of a single bank loan that is repayable in five years' time. The directors of GG are seeking to raise finance for a new project and they are considering an additional bank loan from the same bank.
Which of the following would prevent the bank from lending the finance for the project in the form of a new bank loan?
KL sells luxury leather handbags and has 3 stores in exclusive shopping areas. Following years of static revenues and margins, in August 20X6KLopened a fourth store at a busy airport terminal which is proving to be successful.
The revenue and gross profit of KL for the years ended 31 March 20X7 and 20X6 are as follows:
Which of the following would be a contributing factor to the movement in the gross profit margin of KL?
Entity A entered into a 3 year operating lease on 1 April 20X3. The rentals are 5,000 a year payable in advance with an additional payment of $1,800 payable on 1 April 20X3
The rental expense to be included in the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X3 will be: