Questions from Financial Accounting


Q: The purpose as ever of this annual road haulage cost movement report

The purpose as ever of this annual road haulage cost movement report is to assist members and their customers to understand trends in the industry. It reflects cost movements, reasons for changes, and...

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Q: Whirlpool said Monday it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter

Whirlpool said Monday it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter driven by higher prices and sales in North America, though the appliance maker’s 2019 outlook disappointed investors. Stronger prices f...

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Q: How much should I charge for my cakes? I have

How much should I charge for my cakes? I have read that a good way to price cakes is to charge for the cost of ingredients times 2 (or 3). We firmly believe that the ‘ingredients times 2 or 3’ method...

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Q: Plymouth-based super yacht company Princess Yachts has almost doubled its

Plymouth-based super yacht company Princess Yachts has almost doubled its order book this year as it embarks on a £100m investment program. The company said that orders following the Cannes Yachting F...

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Q: The case study shows a typical announcement of budget plans where management

The case study shows a typical announcement of budget plans where management accounting is helpful but must be read in conjunction with short-term requirements and longer term strategic plans. Read th...

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Q: At our core, we are a successful branded soft drinks business

At our core, we are a successful branded soft drinks business, building a diverse and differentiated portfolio of great tasting brands that people love. We make it our business to understand what our...

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Q: More than half a million students have lived with us during our

More than half a million students have lived with us during our 25-year history and we continue to grow. In 2016, we opened five new properties which means we have the privilege of housing our largest...

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Q: Explain how the accounting equation spreadsheet of your answer to question B8

Explain how the accounting equation spreadsheet of your answer to question B8.4 would alter if the building had been sold for £250,000. Data from Question B8.4: Angela’s Employment Agency sells the b...

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Q: The Bristol Port Company was formed in 1991 when entrepreneurs Terence Mordaunt

The Bristol Port Company was formed in 1991 when entrepreneurs Terence Mordaunt and David Ord purchased the Port of Bristol from Bristol City Council. Since privatisation over £475 million has been in...

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Q: Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £13.4 billion, 130,000 employees and operations in 50 countries across Europe, southern Africa,...

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