Question 1b
Marking Guide
(b) Significant risks of material misstatement
Generally up to 1 mark for discussion of the accounting treatment, 1 mark for identifying the associated risk of misstatement, and 1 mark for materiality (to a maximum of 2½ marks per issue) for a maximum of four issues:
– Revenue recognition
– Cash/foreign exchange
– Licence agreement
– Impairment of property, plant and equipment – political instability and regulatory issues
– Impairment of assets – effect of hurricane
– Provision/contingent liability regarding legal claim
– Repairs to properties damaged by hurricane
Maximum marks 10