B, a European based modern art dealer, frequently imports and sells single high value items created in the United States. The price is fixed at the date of sale but the items are commissioned and made to order with a lead time of three to nine months depending on the individual specification B holds payment for his customers from the point of purchase and passes funds when the items are shipped However, despite putting the money on short term deposit, there have been times when B's profits have been almost entirely eroded by adverse movements m interest rates Advise B by matching the appropriate instrument to B's requirements.

Which THREE of the following are considered in detail in IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures?

Companies A, B, C and D:
* are based in a country that uses the K$ as its currency.
* have an objective to grow operating profit year on year.
* have the same total levels of revenue and cost.
* trade with companies or individuals in the eurozone. All import and export trade with companies or individuals in the eurozone is priced in EUR.
Typical import/export trade for each company in a year are as follows:

Which company's growth objective is most sensitive to a movement in the EUR/K$ exchange rate?

A company is considering the issue of a convertible bond compared to a straight bond issue (non- convertible bond).
Director A is concerned that issuing a convertible bond will upset the shareholders for the following reasons:
* it will dilute their control
* the interest payments will be higher therefore reducing liquidity
* it will increase the gearing ratio therefore increasing financial risk Director B disagrees, and is preparing a board paper to promote the issue of the convertible bond rather than a non-convertible.
Advise the Director B which THREE of the following statements should be included in his board paper to promote the issue of the convertible bond?

A company aims to increase profit before interest and tax (PBIT) each year.
The company reports in A$ but has significant export sales priced in B$.
All other transactions are priced in A$.
In 20X1, the company reported:

In 20X2, the only changes expected are:
* An increase in export prices of 10%, but no change to units sold.
* A rise in the value of the B$ to A$/B$ 2.500 (that is, A$ 1 = B$ 2.5) Is it likely that the company would still meet its objective to grow PBIT between 20X1 and 20X2?