The following scenario relates to questions 26–30.

Speculate Co is preparing its financial statements for the year ended 30 September 20X3.

The following issues are relevant:

1.     Financial assets

Shareholding A – a long-term investment in 10,000 of the equity shares of another company. These shares were acquired on 1 October 20X2 at a cost of $3·50 each. Transaction costs of 1% of the purchase price were incurred. On 30 September 20X3 the fair value of these shares is $4·50 each.

Shareholding B – a short-term speculative investment in 2,000 of the equity shares of another company. These shares were acquired on 1 December 20X2 at a cost of $2·50 each. Transaction costs of 1% of the purchase price were incurred. On 30 September 20X3 the fair value of these shares is $3·00 each.

Where possible, Speculate Co makes an irrevocable election for the fair value movements on financial assets to be reported in other comprehensive income.

2.     Taxation

The existing debit balance on the current tax account of $2·4m represents the over/under provision of the tax liability for the year ended 30 September 20X2. A provision of $28m is required for income tax for the year ended 30 September 20X3. The existing credit balance on the deferred tax account is $2·5m and the provision required at 30 September 20X3 is $4·4m.

3.     Revenue

On 1 October 20X2, Speculate Co sold one of its products for $10 million. As part of the sale agreement, Speculate Co is committed to the ongoing servicing of the product until 30 September 20X5 (i.e. three years after the sale). The sale value of this service has been included in the selling price of $10 million. The estimated cost to Speculate Co of the servicing is $600,000 per annum and Speculate Co’s gross profit margin on this type of servicing is 25%. Ignore discounting.

What is the total amount which will be charged to the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 30 September
20X3 in respect of taxation?

A     $28,000,000
B     $30,400,000
C     $32,300,000
D     $29,900,000