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EY ENTRANCE TEST Full name: Test: Total question: Time: I. 1.

ACCOUNTING (20 questions) The IASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting identifies characteristics which make financial information faithfully represent what it purports to represent. Which of the following are examples of those characteristics? (i) Accruals (ii) Completeness (iii) Going concern (iv) Neutrality A. B. C. D.

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60 MCQs + 1 essay 90 minutes

i and ii ii and iv ii and iii i and iv

The following bank reconciliation statement has been prepared by a trainee accountant: $ Overdraft per bank statement 3,860 Less: Unpresented cheques 9,160 5,300 Add: Outstanding lodgements 16,690 Cash at bank 21,990 What should be the correct balance per the cash book? A. $21,990 balance at bank as stated B. $3,670 balance at bank C. $11,390 balance at bank D. $3,670 overdrawn

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Gareth, a sales tax registered trader purchased a computer for use in his business. The invoice for the computer showed the following costs related to the purchase: $ Computer 890 Additional memory 95 Delivery 10 Installation 20 Maintenance (1 year) 25 1,040 Sales tax (17.5%) 182 Total 1,222 How much should Gareth capitalise as a non-current asset in relation to the purchase? A. $1,193 B. $1,040 C. $1,222 D. $1,015

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Prior to the financial year end of 31 July 20X7, Cannon Co has received a claim of $100,000 from a supplier for providing poor quality goods which have damaged the supplier’s plant and equipment. Cannon Co’s lawyers have stated that there is a 20% chance that Cannon will successfully defend the claim. Which of the following is the correct accounting treatment for the claim in the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 20X7? A. Cannon should neither provide for nor disclose the claim B. Cannon should disclose a contingent liability of $100,000 C. Cannon should provide for the expected cost of the claim of $100,000 D. Cannon should provide for an expected cost of $20,000

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Q’s trial balance failed to agree and a suspense account was opened for the difference. Q does not keep receivables and payables control accounts. The following errors were found in Q’s accounting records: (i) In recording an issue of shares at par, cash received of $333,000 was credited to the ordinary share capital account as $330,000 (ii) Cash of $2,800 paid for plant repairs was correctly accounted for in the cash book but was credited to the plant asset account (iii) The petty cash book balance of $500 had been omitted from the trial balance (iv) A cheque for $78,400 paid for the purchase of a motor car was debited to the motor vehicles account as $87,400. Which of the errors will require an entry to the suspense account to correct them? A. i, ii and iv only B. i, ii, iii and iv C. i and iv only D. ii and iii only

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Which of the following statements about sales tax is/are true? (i) Sales tax is an expense to the ultimate consumer of the goods purchased (ii) Sales tax is recorded as income in the accounts of the entity selling the goods A. i only B. ii only C. Both i and ii D. Neither i nor ii

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The following extracts are from Hassan’s financial statements: $ Profit before interest and tax 10,200 Interest (1,600) Tax (3,300) Profit after tax 5,300 Share capital 20,000 Reserves 15,600 35,600 Loan liabilities 6,900 42,500 What is Hassan’s return on capital employed? A. 15% B. 29% C. 24% D. 12%

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The plant and machinery account (at cost) of a business for the year ended 31 December 20X6 was as follows: Plant and machinery - cost 20X6 $ 20X6 $ 01 Jan Balance b/f 240,000 31 Mar Transfer to 60,000 disposal account 30 Jun Cash purchase of 160,000 31 Dec Balance b/f 340,000 plant 400,000 400,000 The company’s policy is to charge depreciation at 20% per year on the straight line basis, with proportionate depreciation in the years of purchase and disposal. What should be the depreciation charge for the year ended 31 December 20X6? A. $68,000 B. $64,000 C. $61,000 D. $55,000

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Which of the following should appear in a company’s statement of changes in equity? (i) Total comprehensive income for the year (ii) Amortisation of capitalised development costs (iii) Surplus on revaluation of non-current assets A. i, ii and iii B. ii and iii only C. i and iii only D. i and ii only

10. At 31 December 20X5 a company’s capital structure was as follows: $ Ordinary share capital 125,000 (500,000 shares of 25c each) Share premium account 100,000 In the year ended 31 December 20X6 the company made a rights issue of 1 share for every 2 held at $1 per share and this was taken up in full. Later in the year the company made a bonus issue of 1 share for every 5 held, using the share premium account for the purpose. What was the company’s capital structure at 31 December 20X6? Ordinary share capital Share premium account A. $450,000 $25,000 B. $225,000 $250,000 C. $225,000 $325,500 D. $212,500 $262,500

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11. Bumbly Co extracted the trial balance for the year ended 31 December 20X6. The total of the debits exceeded the credits by $300. Which of the following could explain the imbalance? A. Sales of $300 were omitted from the sales day book B. Returns inward of $150 were extracted to the debit column of the trial balance C. Discounts received of $150 were extracted to the debit column of the trial balance D. The bank ledger account did not agree with the bank statement by a debit of $300 12. Amy is a sole trader and had assets of $569,400 and liabilities of $412,840 on 1 January 20X6. During the year ended 31 December 20X6 she paid $65,000 capital into the business and she paid herself wages of $800 per month. At 31 December 20X8, Amy had assets of $614,130 and liabilities of $369,770. What is Amy’s profit for the year ended 31 December 20X6? A. $32,400 B. $23,600 C. $22,800 D. $87,800 13. A company values its inventory using the FIFO method. At 1 May 20X6 the company had 700 engines in inventory, valued at $190 each. During the year ended 30 April 20X7 the following transactions took place: 20X6 1 July Purchased 500 engines at $220 each 1 November Sold 400 engines for $160,000 20X7 1 February Purchased 300 engines at $230 each 15 April Sold 250 engines for $125,000 What is the value of the company’s closing inventory of engines at 30 April 20X7? A. $188,500 B. $195,500 C. $166,000 D. $106,000

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14. Which of the following material events after the reporting date and before the financial statements are approved are adjusting events? (i) A valuation of property providing evidence of impairment in value at the reporting date. (ii) Sale of inventory held at the reporting date for less than cost. (iii) Discovery of fraud or error affecting the financial statements. (iv) The insolvency of a customer with a debt owing at the reporting date which is still outstanding. A. i, ii and iv only B. i, ii, iii and iv C. i and iv only D. ii and iii only 15. The following control account has been prepared by a trainee accountant: Receivables ledger control account $ Opening balance 308,600 Cash Credit sales 154,200 Discounts allowed Cash sales 88,100 Interest charged on overdue accounts Contras 4,600 Irrecoverable debts Allowance for receivables Closing balance Total 555,500

$ 147,200 1,400 2,400 4,900 2,800 396,800 555,500

What should the closing balance be when all the errors made in preparing the receivables ledger control account have been corrected? A. $395,200 B. $304,300 C. $309,500 D. $307,100

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16. Plym plc is a retailer which is registered for VAT. All sales, and all purchases of goods for resale, attract VAT at the rate of 20%. For the year to 30 June 20X7, Plym plc paid £69,600 to suppliers in respect of goods for resale, and showed revenue in the statement of profit or loss of £89,400. There was no change in the figures for inventory and trade payables in the statements of financial position as at 30 June 20X6 and 20X7. What was Plym plc's gross profit for the year ended 30 June 20X7? A. £19,800 B. £4,900 C. £31,400 D. £16,500 17. Hywel plc's trial balance includes a total for all the receivables ledger accounts as listed out at the year end. The receivables ledger is part of the double entry system. The trial balance fails to agree and a suspense account is opened. The difference is due to the following errors in Hywel plc's ledger accounts: (i) The balance on Markham plc's receivables ledger account is £9,890. This is incorrectly recorded in the trial balance as £9,980 (ii) A discount allowed to Umberto of £33 was debited to his receivables ledger account (iii) The sales account is overcast by £110. Three journals are drafted to correct these errors. Together these journals should: A. Credit the suspense account with £110 B. Debit the suspense account with £86 C. Credit the suspense account with £46 D. Debit the suspense account with £46 18. Peri's bookkeeper made the following mistakes: (i) Discount allowed £3,840 was credited to discounts received account. (ii) Discount received £2,960 was debited to discounts allowed account. (iii) Discounts were otherwise correctly recorded. Which of the following journal entries will correct the errors? A. Debit Discount allowed £7,680, Credit Discount received £5,920, Credit Suspense account £1,760. B. Debit Discount allowed £880, Credit Discount received £880, Credit Suspense account £1,760. C. Debit Discount allowed £6,800, Credit Discount received £6,800. D. Debit Discount allowed £3,840, Credit Discount received £2,960, Credit Suspense account £880.

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19. According to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, compliance with International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards will normally ensure that: A. The entity’s inventory is valued at net realisable value B. The entity’s assets are valued at their break-up value C. The entity’s financial statements are prepared on the assumption that it is a going concern D. The entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows are presented fairly 20. Which of the following definitions for the 'going concern' concept in accounting is the most accurate in thelight of IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements? A. The directors do not intend to liquidate the entity or to cease trading in the foreseeable future B. The entity is able to pay its debts as and when they fall due C. The directors expect the entity’s assets to yield future economic benefits D. Financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the entity is solvent and would be able to pay all creditors in full in the event of being wound up.

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II. AUDITING (10 questions) 21. What is audit risk? A. Can be completely eliminated through appropriate sampling of transactions. B. Is the risk that a "clean" opinion will be issued when, in reality, the financial statements are materially misstated. C. Is what creates the demand for an audit. D. Is the risk that a company may hire an incompetent auditor. 22. Which of the following audit phases would generally be conducted before all of the others listed below? A. Auditing business processes and related accounts. B. Evaluation of audit evidence. C. Gaining an understanding of the client's industry. D. Consideration of internal control systems. 23. An auditor's evaluation of the reasonableness of a client's loan loss reserve would normally be made during which phase of the audit? A. Gaining an understanding of the client's industry. B. Client acceptance/pre-planning. C. Consideration of internal control systems. D. Auditing business processes and related accounts. 24. What is the essential meaning of the generally accepted auditing standard that requires that the auditor be independent? A. The auditor must be without bias with respect to the client under audit. B. The auditor must adopt a critical attitude during the audit. C. The auditor's sole obligation is to third parties. D. The auditor may have a direct ownership interest in his client's business if it is not material. 25. The responsibility for implementing sound accounting practices and principles, maintaining an adequate internal control structure, and making fair representations in the financial statements rests primarily with the: A. Senior management B. External auditors C. Internal audit department D. Shareholders

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26. Which of the following best describes the fiduciary relationship between management and the board of directors? A. Management reports to the board of directors. B. The board of director reports to management. C. Neither group is accountable to the other. D. Both groups report directly to the shareholders. 27. The existence of audit risk is recognized by the statement in the auditor's standard report that the: A. Auditor obtains reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. B. Auditor is responsible for expressing an opinion on the financial statements, which are the responsibility of management. C. Financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in conformity with VAS. D. Audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 28. Which of the following factors would an auditor least likely consider when assessing the inherent risk associated with client sales transactions? A. Billings are made using the percentage-of-completion method of revenue recognition. B. The nature of the credit authorization process. C. Some invoices are normally billed prior to shipments [which occur at a later date]. D. The conditions of the sale allow for a right of return or the right to modify the purchase agreement. 29. The risk that an auditor's procedures will lead to a conclusion that a material misstatement in an account balance does not exist, when in fact a misstatement did occur, is known as: A. Audit risk B. Detection risk C. Inherent risk D. Business risk 30. Which of the following factors is least likely to represent an opportunity to commit fraud? A. The audit committee is ineffective. B. Poor internal controls over cash transactions C. The existence of highly complex transactions D. Operating losses make a hostile takeover imminent.

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III. TAX (10 questions) 31. On 1 July 2012, NLAM Co leased an asset for four years and paid the whole rent of VND600 million in advance. On 1 July 2014, NLAM Co decided to shorten the lease period to three years. The company expects that it will have to pay a penalty of VND60 million when it terminates the lease in 2015 in order to receive a refund of one year of the original lease payment. What is the deductible expense for NLAM Co with regard to the lease in the year ended 31 December 2014? A. VND150 million B. VND75 million C. VND165 million D. VND170 million 32. NEI Co, a foreign contractor, entered into a contract with PVN, a Vietnamese company, to supply services in relation to oil exploration. NEI Co wants to apply the deduction method for the declaration of value added tax (VAT) in Vietnam. In November 2014 when the tax code application was still in progress, NEI Co incurred input VAT of USD15,000 for its operations in Vietnam. Also during that time, PVN made a progress payment to NEI Co of USD200,000 (net of VAT at 10%) for the services. In December 2014 when the tax code was available, NEI Co incurred a further USD28,000 input VAT for its operations in Vietnam. What is the amount of NEI Co’s deductible input value added tax (VAT) in 2014? A. USD63,000 B. USD28,000 C. USD35,000 D. USD15,000 33. RETRA Co, a company specialising in developing real estate projects, has an apartment and villa development project in the centre of Hanoi, which is expected to be completed in 2018. The estimated total revenue and profits from this project are VND2,000 billion and VND300 billion, respectively. RETRA Co has been collecting money in advance from customers and in 2014 the total proceeds received were VND200 billion, on which provisional tax of 1% was duly paid on receipt. What is the taxable income from the project of RETRA Co for the purposes of its 2014 corporate income tax (CIT) finalisation return? A. VND0 billion B. VND30 billion C. VND200 billion D. VND300 billion

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34. Mr Tomaz is a Hong Kong citizen and tax resident. He arrived in Vietnam to work on 21 April 2014 and on completion of his employment contract, he left Vietnam on 31 October 2015. In the years 2014 and 2015, he spent the following numbers of days in Vietnam: – From 21 April to 31 December 2014 – 130 days – From 1 January to 20 April 2015 – 64 days – From 21 April to 31 October 2015 – 110 days Based solely on the above information, what is Mr Tomaz’s tax residency status in his first and second tax year in Vietnam? First year Second year A Resident Resident B Resident Non-resident C Non-resident Resident D Non-resident Non-resident 35. In 2014, SPTF Co incurred losses of VND10 billion from incentive activities which were subject to a tax rate of 10%, made gains from the transferring of real estate of VND3 billion and had other income of VND8 billion. What is the minimum tax liability of SPTF Co in 2014? A. VND2,420 million B. VND220 million C. VND660 million D. VND0 million 36. SWR Co, a Vietnamese company, has three separate sales outlets. In December 2014, each of the outlets issued an invoice for the sale of one ton of construction materials to three separate customers as follows. The sale of construction materials is subject to value added tax (VAT) at the rate of 10%. – Invoice 1: selling price VND20 million, VAT VND2 million – Invoice 2: selling price VND22 million, no VAT as the selling price is inclusive – Invoice 3: selling price VND20 million, no VAT because the construction materials were given to the customer for free as part of a promotion which has been registered with the authorities What is the output value added tax (VAT) which SWR Co should have declared in December 2014, if no amendments were made to the invoices? A. VND4 million B. VND2 million C. VND4.2 million D. VND6.2 million

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37. Ms Hoai Pham has two dependants. In 2014, her monthly gross salary was VND50 million and she was responsible for paying 8% social insurance and 1·5% health insurance. What is Ms Hoai Pham’s monthly tax liability (to the nearest VND10,000)? A. VND4.16 million B. VND4.67 million C. VND6.26 million D. VND5.20 million 38. Mr Ho is a tax resident in Vietnam. In 2014 he received income from Country X, on which Country X had imposed personal income tax at its domestic rates. Mr Ho is not a resident in Country X. Which of the following statements correctly describes Mr Ho’s entitlement to a tax credit in Vietnam for the tax imposed by County X? A. No tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam B. A tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam only if Country X has a double tax avoidance agreement (DTAA) with Vietnam C. A tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam even if Country X does not have a DTAA with Vietnam, but only up to the amount of personal income tax payable under the Vietnamese tax regulations on the income D. A tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam for the full amount of the overseas tax without any conditions or restrictions 39. HNKV Co is a one-member limited liability company, which is wholly own by HKV, a company incorporated in Bermuda. In 2014, HKV decided to convert HNKV Co into a joint stock company by selling the shares of HNKV Co to two local Vietnamese entities. The sale of the shares and the conversion of the company was completed in August 2014. Which combination of the following statements correctly describes the reporting requirements for capital gains tax and corporate income tax (CIT) finalisation under the current regulations? (i) HNKV Co is required to file a capital gains tax declaration (ii) The buyers are required to file a capital gains tax declaration (iii) HNKV Co is required to file a CIT finalisation return at the time of conversion and at the year end (iv) HNKV Co is required to file a CIT finalisation return at the year end only A. i and iii B. i and iv C. ii and iii D. ii and iv

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40. Mr Gambl is a Canadian and non-resident in Vietnam. On 1 December 2014, during his vacation trip to Vietnam, he visited PHT, a casino for expatriates in Vietnam. He cashed in (i.e. exchanged cash for chips) USD600 at the beginning, and cashed out (i.e. exchanged chips for cash) USD500 on each of three separate occasions with his winnings. What is Mr Gambl’s tax liability in Vietnam as a result of these transactions? A. VND 935,000 B. VND 1,935,000 C. VND 2,225,000 D. VND 3,225,000

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IV. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 Questions) 41. Which national football team was the champion of EURO 2016? A. England B. Portugal C. Germany D. Spain 42. What is the name of EY’s CEO in Vietnam? A. Ha Thu Thanh B. Warrick Cleine C. Tran Dinh Cuong D. Tran Van Minh 43. Who is the Governor of State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)? A. Nguyen Van Binh B. Le Minh Hung C. Nguyen Van Giau D. Le Duc Thuy 44. How many floors does Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower have? A. 90 B. 72 C. 46 D. 16 45. How many countries are in European Union (EU) in August 2017? A. 25 B. 26 C. 27 D. 28 46. Which movie is dominated for Best Picture for Oscar 2017? A. Moonlight B. La La Land C. The Salesman D. Manchester of the Sea

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47. Who is the author of “Diary of a Cricket”? A. To Hoai B. Nguyen Nhat Anh C. Nam Cao D. Nguyen Tuan 48. Donald Trump is the … President of United States A. 43th B. 44th C. 45th D. 46th 49. Who is The Chairperson of the National Assembly of Vietnam? A. Nguyen Sinh Hung B. Do Ba Ty C. Nguyen Van Giau D. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan 50. What does SHB stand for? A. Shinhan Bank B. Saigon-Hanoi Bank C. Standard Heartstone Bank D. Southern Hanoi Bank

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V. IQ (10 questions) 51. Which number should come next in this series? 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ... Answer: ________ 52. Which number should replace the question mark? 8 5 21 35 32 12 32 28 31 4 ? 28 Answer: ________ 53. Fill in the blank in the middle of the series. P5QR, P4QS, P3QT, ...., P1QV Answer: ________ 54. Currently Mark Zuckerberg is 31 years old, 9 more years his age doubles his sister’s currently. So how old is Mark’s sister? Answer: ________ 55. If EGGFHGHE is 97786769 then HEFGGHFE is: Answer: ________ 56. Today Erik goes to market for the first time, his mother told him to buy a few PEARS giving $23. How many PEARS can Erik buy maximum with the given money? Knowing that: - Apple + Apple + Pear + Peach = $23 - Peach + Apple + Orange + Apple = $22 - Apple + Orange + Apple + Apple = $16 - Apple + Apple + Apple + Apple = $12 Answer: ________ 57.

12593 And 29684 Therefore 72936

is to is to is to

35291 46982 ? Answer: ________

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58. Which number is the odd one out? 84129, 32418, 47632, 36119, 67626, 72927 Answer: ________ 59. A Z B Y D W G T ? ? Which two letters come next?

Answer: ________

60. How many cases do you need if you have to pack 112 pairs of shoes into cases that each hold 28 shoes? Answer: ________

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VI. ESSAY (250 words) Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up?

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ANSWER SHEET Full name: Test: Mark: Class code: Total questions: Time:

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EY ENTRANCE TEST ANSWER I. 1.

2.

ACCOUNTING (20 questions) The IASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting identifies characteristics which make financial information faithfully represent what it purports to represent. Which of the following are examples of those characteristics? (i) Accruals (ii) Completeness (iii) Going concern (iv) Neutrality A. i and ii B. ii and iv C. ii and iii D. i and iv The following bank reconciliation statement has been prepared by a trainee accountant: $ Overdraft per bank statement 3,860 Less: Unpresented cheques 9,160 5,300 Add: Outstanding lodgements 16,690 Cash at bank 21,990 What should be the correct balance per the cash book? A. $21,990 balance at bank as stated B. $3,670 balance at bank C. $11,390 balance at bank D. $3,670 overdrawn Answer: $ Overdraft per bank statement (3,860) Less: Unpresented cheques (9,160) (13,020) Add: Outstanding lodgements 16,690 Cash at bank 3,670

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Gareth, a sales tax registered trader purchased a computer for use in his business. The invoice for the computer showed the following costs related to the purchase: $ Computer 890 Additional memory 95 Delivery 10 Installation 20 Maintenance (1 year) 25 1,040 Sales tax (17.5%) 182 Total 1,222 How much should Gareth capitalise as a non-current asset in relation to the purchase? A. $1,193 B. $1,040 C. $1,222 D. $1,015 Answer: 1040 – 25 = 1015

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Prior to the financial year end of 31 July 20X7, Canon Co has received a claim of $100,000 from a supplier for providing poor quality goods which have damaged the supplier’s plant and equipment. Canon Co’s lawyers have stated that there is a 20% chance that Canon will successfully defend the claim. Which of the following is the correct accounting treatment for the claim in the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 20X7? A. Canon should neither provide for nor disclose the claim B. Canon should disclose a contingent liability of $100,000 C. Canon should provide for the expected cost of the claim of $100,000 D. Canon should provide for an expected cost of $20,000

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Q’s trial balance failed to agree and a suspense account was opened for the difference. Q does not keep receivables and payables control accounts. The following errors were found in Q’s accounting records: (i) In recording an issue of shares at par, cash received of $333,000 was credited to the ordinary share capital account as $330,000 (ii) Cash of $2,800 paid for plant repairs was correctly accounted for in the cash book but was credited to the plant asset account (iii) The petty cash book balance of $500 had been omitted from the trial balance (iv) A cheque for $78,400 paid for the purchase of a motor car was debited to the motor vehicles account as $87,400. Which of the errors will require an entry to the suspense account to correct them? A. i, ii and iv only B. i, ii, iii and iv C. i and iv only D. ii and iii only

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Which of the following statements about sales tax is/are true? (i) Sales tax is an expense to the ultimate consumer of the goods purchased (ii) Sales tax is recorded as income in the accounts of the entity selling the goods A. i only B. ii only C. Both i and ii D. Neither i nor ii

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The following extracts are from Hassan’s financial statements: $ Profit before interest and tax 10,200 Interest (1,600) Tax (3,300) Profit after tax 5,300 Share capital 20,000 Reserves 15,600 35,600 Loan liabilities 6,900 42,500 What is Hassan’s return on capital employed? A. 15% B. 29% C. 24% D. 12% Answer: ROCE = Operating profit/Capital employed = 10200/42500 = 0.24 Page 24 of 45

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The plant and machinery account (at cost) of a business for the year ended 31 December 20X6 was as follows: Plant and machinery - cost 20X6 $ 20X6 $ 1 Jan Balance b/f 240,000 31 Mar Transfer to disposal 60,000 account 30 Jun Cash purchase of 160,000 31 Dec Balance b/f 340,000 plant 400,000 400,000 The company’s policy is to charge depreciation at 20% per year on the straight line basis, with proportionate depreciation in the years of purchase and disposal. What should be the depreciation charge for the year ended 31 December 20X6? A. $68,000 B. $64,000 C. $61,000 D. $55,000 Answer: Depreciation $ Jan – Mar 240000 x 20% x 3/12 12000 Apr – Jun (240000 – 60000) x 20% x 3/12 9000 Jul – Dec (180000 + 160000) x 20% x 6/12 34000 55000

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Which of the following should appear in a company’s statement of changes in equity? (i) Total comprehensive income for the year (ii) Amortisation of capitalised development costs (iii) Surplus on revaluation of non-current assets A. i, ii and iv B. ii and iii only C. i and iii only D. i and ii only

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10. At 31 December 20X5 a company’s capital structure was as follows: $ Ordinary share capital 125,000 (500,000 shares of 25c each) Share premium account 100,000 In the year ended 31 December 20X6 the company made a rights issue of 1 share for every 2 held at $1 per share and this was taken up in full. Later in the year the company made a bonus issue of 1 share for every 5 held, using the share premium account for the purpose. What was the company’s capital structure at 31 December 20X6? Ordinary share Share premium capital account A. $450,000 $25,000 B. $225,000 $250,000 C. $225,000 $325,500 D. $212,500 $262,500 Answer: Share capital Share premium $ $ Balance b/f 125000 100000 Rights issue 62500 187500 Bonus issue 37500 (37500) 225000 250000 11. Bumbly Co extracted the trial balance for the year ended 31 December 20X6. The total of the debits exceeded the credits by $300. Which of the following could explain the imbalance? A. Sales of $300 were omitted from the sales day book B. Returns inward of $150 were extracted to the debit column of the trial balance C. Discounts received of $150 were extracted to the debit column of the trial balance D. The bank ledger account did not agree with the bank statement by a debit of $300

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12. Amy is a sole trader and had assets of $569,400 and liabilities of $412,840 on 1 January 20X6. During the year ended 31 December 20X6 she paid $65,000 capital into the business and she paid herself wages of $800 per month. At 31 December 20X8, Amy had assets of $614,130 and liabilities of $369,770. What is Amy’s profit for the year ended 31 December 20X6? A. $32,400 B. $23,600 C. $22,800 D. $87,800 Answer: Opening net assets: 569400 – 412840 = 156560 Closing net assets: 614130 – 369770 = 244360 Profit = 244360 – 156560 – 65000 + 800 x 12 = 32400 13. A company values its inventory using the FIFO method. At 1 May 20X6 the company had 700 engines in inventory, valued at $190 each. During the year ended 30 April 20X7 the following transactions took place: 20X5 1 July Purchased 500 engines at $220 each 1 November Sold 400 engines for $160,000 20X6 1 February Purchased 300 engines at $230 each 15 April Sold 250 engines for $125,000 What is the value of the company’s closing inventory of engines at 30 April 20X7? A. $188,500 B. $195,500 C. $166,000 D. $106,000 Answer: The value of closing inventory is: Opening: 700 x 190 = 133000 1 May 20X5 Plus: 500 x 220 = 110000 1 July 20X5 Less: 400 x 190 = 76000 1 November 20X5 Plus: 300 x 230 = 69000 1 February 20X6 Less: 250 x 190 = 47500 15 April 20X6 Closing: 188,500

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14. Which of the following material events after the reporting date and before the financial statements are approved are adjusting events? (i) A valuation of property providing evidence of impairment in value at the reporting date. (ii) Sale of inventory held at the reporting date for less than cost. (iii) Discovery of fraud or error affecting the financial statements. (iv) The insolvency of a customer with a debt owing at the reporting date which is still outstanding. A. i, ii and iv only B. i, ii, iii and iv C. i and iv only D. ii and iii only 15. The following control account has been prepared by a trainee accountant: Receivables ledger control account $ Opening balance 308,600 Cash Credit sales 154,200 Discounts allowed Cash sales 88,100 Interest charged on overdue accounts Contras 4,600 Irrecoverable debts Allowance for receivables Closing balance Total 555,500

$ 147,200 1,400 2,400 4,900 2,800 396,800 555,500

What should the closing balance be when all the errors made in preparing the receivables ledger control account have been corrected? A. $395,200 B. $304,300 C. $309,500 D. $307,100 Answer: Receivables ledger control account $ $ Opening balance 308,600 Cash 147,200 Credit sales 154,200 Discounts allowed 1,400 Interest charged on overdue 2,400 Contras 4,600 accounts Irrecoverable debts 4,900 Closing balance 307100

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16. Plym plc is a retailer which is registered for VAT. All sales, and all purchases of goods for resale, attract VAT at the rate of 20%. For the year to 30 June 20X7, Plym plc paid £69,600 to suppliers in respect of goods for resale, and showed revenue in the statement of profit or loss of £89,400. There was no change in the figures for inventory and trade payables in the statements of financial position as at 30 June 20X6 and 20X7. What was Plym plc's gross profit for the year ended 30 June 20X7? A. £19,800 B. £4,900 C. £31,400 D. £16,500 Answer: 89400 – 69600 = 19800 17. Hywel plc's trial balance includes a total for all the receivables ledger accounts as listed out at the year end. The receivables ledger is part of the double entry system. The trial balance fails to agree and a suspense account is opened. The difference is due to the following errors in Hywel plc's ledger accounts: (i) The balance on Markham plc's receivables ledger account is £9,890. This is incorrectly recorded in the trial balance as £9,980 (ii) A discount allowed to Umberto of £33 was debited to his receivables ledger account (iii) The sales account is overcast by £110. Three journals are drafted to correct these errors. Together these journals should: A. Credit the suspense account with £110 B. Debit the suspense account with £86 C. Credit the suspense account with £46 D. Debit the suspense account with £46 18. Peri's bookkeeper made the following mistakes: (i) Discount allowed £3,840 was credited to discounts received account. (ii) Discount received £2,960 was debited to discounts allowed account. (iii) Discounts were otherwise correctly recorded. Which of the following journal entries will correct the errors? A. Debit Discount allowed £7,680, Credit Discount received £5,920, Credit Suspense account £1,760. B. Debit Discount allowed £880, Credit Discount received £880, Credit Suspense account £1,760. C. Debit Discount allowed £6,800, Credit Discount received £6,800.

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D. Debit Discount allowed £3,840, Credit Discount received £2,960, Credit Suspense account £880.

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19. According to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, compliance with International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards will normally ensure that: A. The entity’s inventory is valued at net realisable value B. The entity’s assets are valued at their break-up value C. The entity’s financial statements are prepared on the assumption that it is a going concern D. The entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows are presented fairly 20. Which of the following definitions for the 'going concern' concept in accounting is the most accurate in the light of IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements? A. The directors do not intend to liquidate the entity or to cease trading in the foreseeable future B. The entity is able to pay its debts as and when they fall due C. The directors expect the entity’s assets to yield future economic benefits D. Financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the entity is solvent and would be able to pay all creditors in full in the event of being wound up.

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II. AUDITING (10 questions) 21. What is audit risk? A. Can be completely eliminated through appropriate sampling of transactions. B. Is the risk that a "clean" opinion will be issued when, in reality, the financial statements are materially misstated. C. Is what creates the demand for an audit. D. Is the risk that a company may hire an incompetent auditor. 22. Which of the following audit phases would generally be conducted before all of the others listed below? A. Auditing business processes and related accounts. B. Evaluation of audit evidence. C. Gaining an understanding of the client's industry. D. Consideration of internal control systems. 23. An auditor's evaluation of the reasonableness of a client's loan loss reserve would normally be made during which phase of the audit? A. Gaining an understanding of the client's industry. B. Client acceptance/pre-planning. C. Consideration of internal control systems. D. Auditing business processes and related accounts. 24. What is the essential meaning of the generally accepted auditing standard that requires that the auditor be independent? A. The auditor must be without bias with respect to the client under audit. B. The auditor must adopt a critical attitude during the audit. C. The auditor's sole obligation is to third parties. D. The auditor may have a direct ownership interest in his client's business if it is not material. 25. The responsibility for implementing sound accounting practices and principles, maintaining an adequate internal control structure, and making fair representations in the financial statements rests primarily with the: A. Senior management B. External auditors C. Internal audit department D. Shareholders

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26. Which of the following best describes the fiduciary relationship between management and the board of directors? A. Management reports to the board of directors. B. The board of director reports to management. C. Neither group is accountable to the other. D. Both groups report directly to the shareholders. 27. The existence of audit risk is recognized by the statement in the auditor's standard report that the: A. Auditor obtains reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. B. Auditor is responsible for expressing an opinion on the financial statements, which are the responsibility of management. C. Financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in conformity with VAS. D. Audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 28. Which of the following factors would an auditor least likely consider when assessing the inherent risk associated with client sales transactions? A. Billings are made using the percentage-of-completion method of revenue recognition. B. The nature of the credit authorization process. C. Some invoices are normally billed prior to shipments [which occur at a later date]. D. The conditions of the sale allow for a right of return or the right to modify the purchase agreement. 29. The risk that an auditor's procedures will lead to a conclusion that a material misstatement in an account balance does not exist, when in fact a misstatement did occur, is known as: A. Audit risk B. Detection risk C. Inherent risk D. Business risk 30. Which of the following factors is least likely to represent an opportunity to commit fraud? A. The audit committee is ineffective. B. Poor internal controls over cash transactions C. The existence of highly complex transactions D. Operating losses make a hostile takeover imminent. III. TAX (10 questions)

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31. On 1 July 2012, NLAM Co leased an asset for four years and paid the whole rent of VND600 million in advance. On 1 July 2014, NLAM Co decided to shorten the lease period to three years. The company expects that it will have to pay a penalty of VND60 million when it terminates the lease in 2015 in order to receive a refund of one year of the original lease payment. What is the deductible expense for NLAM Co with regard to the lease in the year ended 31 December 2014? A. VND150 million B. VND75 million C. VND165 million D. VND170 million Answer: Only the original lease allocation per the lease period is allowed – point 2.16 Article 6 of Circular 78/2014. 600 mil/4 = 150 mil. 32. NEI Co, a foreign contractor, entered into a contract with PVN, a Vietnamese company, to supply services in relation to oil exploration. NEI Co wants to apply the deduction method for the declaration of value added tax (VAT) in Vietnam. In November 2014 when the tax code application was still in progress, NEI Co incurred input VAT of USD15,000 for its operations in Vietnam. Also during that time, PVN made a progress payment to NEI Co of USD200,000 (net of VAT at 10%) for the services. In December 2014 when the tax code was available, NEI Co incurred a further USD28,000 input VAT for its operations in Vietnam. What is the amount of NEI Co’s deductible input value added tax (VAT) in 2014? A. USD63,000 B. USD28,000 C. USD35,000 D. USD15,000 Answer: Only the input VAT incurred when a tax code has been obtained is deductible – point 3.b, Article 12 of Circular 103/2014.

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33. RETRA Co, a company specialising in developing real estate projects, has an apartment and villa development project in the centre of Hanoi, which is expected to be completed in 2018. The estimated total revenue and profits from this project are VND2,000 billion and VND300 billion, respectively. RETRA Co has been collecting money in advance from customers and in 2014 the total proceeds received were VND200 billion, on which provisional tax of 1% was duly paid on receipt. What is the taxable income from the project of RETRA Co for the purposes of its 2014 corporate income tax (CIT) finalisation return? A. VND0 billion B. VND30 billion C. VND200 billion D. VND300 billion Answer: Collections in advance from customers for which costs are not determinable and 1% provisional tax is paid are not taxable income in the year of collection – Article 17, point 1 of Circular 78/2014/TT-BTC. Subsequently, the taxable income is 0 billion. 34. Mr Tomaz is a Hong Kong citizen and tax resident. He arrived in Vietnam to work on 21 April

2014 and on completion of his employment contract, he left Vietnam on 31 October 2015. In the years 2014 and 2015, he spent the following numbers of days in Vietnam: – From 21 April to 31 December 2014 – 130 days – From 1 January to 20 April 2015 – 64 days – From 21 April to 31 October 2015 – 110 days Based solely on the above information, what is Mr Tomaz’s tax residency status in his first and second tax year in Vietnam? First year Second year A Resident Resident B Resident Non-resident C Non-resident Resident D Non-resident Non-resident Answer: First tax year: 21 April 2014–20 April 2015: 130 + 64 = 194 days (more than 183 days): resident Second tax year: 1 January–31 October 2015: 64 + 110 = 174 days (less than 183 days): non-resident.

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35. In 2014, SPTF Co incurred losses of VND10 billion from incentive activities which were subject to a tax rate of 10%, made gains from the transferring of real estate of VND3 billion and had other income of VND8 billion. What is the minimum tax liability of SPTF Co in 2014? A. VND2,420 million B. VND220 million C. VND660 million D. VND0 million Answer: VND660 million (3 billion * 22%) The net losses from incentives and other income of VND2 billion cannot be offset with the gains from real estate. 36. SWR Co, a Vietnamese company, has three separate sales outlets. In December 2014, each of the outlets issued an invoice for the sale of one ton of construction materials to three separate customers as follows. The sale of construction materials is subject to value added tax (VAT) at the rate of 10%. – Invoice 1: selling price VND20 million, VAT VND2 million – Invoice 2: selling price VND22 million, no VAT as the selling price is inclusive – Invoice 3: selling price VND20 million, no VAT because the construction materials were given to the customer for free as part of a promotion which has been registered with the authorities What is the output value added tax (VAT) which SWR Co should have declared in December 2014, if no amendments were made to the invoices? A. VND4 million B. VND2 million C. VND4.2 million D. VND6.2 million Answer: VND4.2 million (2 million + 22 * 10% + 0). The taxable revenue when VAT is not separated, as for Invoice 2, must be the whole of the selling price. 37. Ms Hoai Pham has two dependants. In 2014, her monthly gross salary was VND50 million and she was responsible for paying 8% social insurance and 1.5% health insurance. What is Ms Hoai Pham’s monthly tax liability (to the nearest VND10,000)? A. VND4.16 million B. VND4.67 million C. VND6.26 million D. VND5.20 million Answer: VND4.67 million [(50 million – (9 million + 3.6 million * 2 + 23 million * (8% + 1.5%))) * 20% – 1.65 million]

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38. Mr Ho is a tax resident in Vietnam. In 2014 he received income from Country X, on which Country X had imposed personal income tax at its domestic rates. Mr Ho is not a resident in Country X. Which of the following statements correctly describes Mr Ho’s entitlement to a tax credit in Vietnam for the tax imposed by County X? A. No tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam B. A tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam only if Country X has a double tax avoidance agreement (DTAA) with Vietnam C. A tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam even if Country X does not have a DTAA with Vietnam, but only up to the amount of personal income tax payable under the Vietnamese tax regulations on the income D. A tax credit can be claimed in Vietnam for the full amount of the overseas tax without any conditions or restrictions 39. HNKV Co is a one-member limited liability company, which is wholly own by HKV, a company incorporated in Bermuda. In 2014, HKV decided to convert HNKV Co into a joint stock company by selling the shares of HNKV Co to two local Vietnamese entities. The sale of the shares and the conversion of the company was completed in August 2014. Which combination of the following statements correctly describes the reporting requirements for capital gains tax and corporate income tax (CIT) finalisation under the current regulations? (i) HNKV Co is required to file a capital gains tax declaration (ii) The buyers are required to file a capital gains tax declaration (iii) HNKV Co is required to file a CIT finalisation return at the time of conversion and at the year end (iv) HNKV Co is required to file a CIT finalisation return at the year end only A. i and iii B. i and iv C. ii and iii D. ii and iv Answer: The buyers will be responsible for making a capital gains tax declaration since they are local entities. According to point 2, Article 16 of Circular 151, HNKV Co is not required to file a corporate income tax (CIT) finalisation at the time of conversion when it is a conversion from a limited liability company to a joint stock company.

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40. Mr Gambl is a Canadian and non-resident in Vietnam. On 1 December 2014, during his vacation trip to Vietnam, he visited PHT, a casino for expatriates in Vietnam. He cashed in (i.e. exchanged cash for chips) USD600 at the beginning, and cashed out (i.e. exchanged chips for cash) USD500 on each of three separate occasions with his winnings. What is Mr Gambl’s tax liability in Vietnam as a result of these transactions? A. VND 935,000 B. VND 1,935,000 C. VND 2,225,000 D. VND 3,225,000 Answer: VND935,000 [((500 * 3 – 600) * 21,500 – 10,000,000) * 10%]

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IV. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 questions) 41. Which national football team was the champion of EURO 2016? A. England B. Portugal C. Germany D. Spain 42. What is the name of EY’s CEO in Vietnam? A. Ha Thu Thanh B. Warrick Cleine C. Tran Dinh Cuong D. Tran Van Minh 43. Who is the Governor of State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)? A. Nguyen Van Binh B. Le Minh Hung C. Nguyen Van Giau D. Le Duc Thuy 44. How many floors does Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower have? A. 90 B. 72 C. 46 D. 16 45. How many countries are in European Union (EU) in August 2017? A. 25 B. 26 C. 27 D. 28 46. Which movie is dominated for Best Picture for Oscar 2017? A. Moonlight B. La La Land C. The Salesman D. Manchester of the Sea 47. Who is the author of “Diary of a Cricket”? A. To Hoai B. Nguyen Nhat Anh

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C. Nam Cao D. Nguyen Tuan 48. Donald Trump is the … President of United States A. 43th B. 44th C. 45th D. 46th 49. Who is The Chairperson of the National Assembly of Vietnam? A. Nguyen Sinh Hung B. Do Ba Ty C. Nguyen Van Giau D. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan 50. What does SHB stand for? A. Shinhan Bank B. Saigon-Hanoi Bank C. Standard Heartstone Bank D. Southern Hanoi Bank

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V. IQ, Verbal (10 questions) 1. Which number should come next in this series? 3, 5, 8, 13, 21,... Answer: 34.

2.

5-3=2, 8-5=3, 13-8=5, 21-13=8 2+3=5, 3+5=8, 5+8=13 Final number is: 21+13=34

Which number should replace the question mark? 8 5 21 35 32 12 32 28 31 4 ? 28 Answer: -6. In each row, the first column minus the second column is equal to the sum of the digit of the last column. (4-(-6) = 2+8)

3.

Fill in the blank in the middle of the series. P5QR, P4QS, P3QT, ...., P1QV Answer: P2QJ

4.

Currently Mark Zuckerberg is 31 years old, 9 more years his age doubles his sister’s currently. So how old is Mark’s sister? Answer: 20

5.

If EGGFHGHE is 97786769 then HEFGGHFE is:

Answer: 69877689 6.

Today Erik goes to market for the first time, his mother told him to buy a few PEARS giving $23. How many PEARS can Erik buy maximum with the given money? Knowing that: - Apple + Apple + Pear + Peach = $23 - Peach + Apple + Orange + Apple = $22 - Apple + Orange + Apple + Apple = $16 - Apple + Apple + Apple + Apple = $12 Page 42 of 45

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Answer: 2. Apple = 3, Orange = 7, Peach = 9, Pear = 8.

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7.

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12593 And 29684 Therefore 72936

is to is to is to

Answer: 69237

ABCDE 12593 72936

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35291 46982 ? ECBDA 35291 69237

Which number is the odd one out? 84129, 32418, 47632, 36119, 67626, 72927 Answer: 47632. All the others are three-digit numbers followed by their square root, eg 361 followed by its square root, 19.

9.

AZBYDWGT?? Answer: KP. There are two alternate sequences. Starting at A, AbcDefGhijK; starting at Z, ZyvuTsrqP

10. How many cases do you need if you have to pack 112 pairs of shoes into cases that each hold 28 shoes? Answer: 8. 112 pairs of shoes = 224 shoes. 224 : 28 = 8

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VI. ESSAY (250 words) Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up? - An essay needs to have a good structure, including Introduction, Discussion (2-3 paragraphs) and Conclusion. - In the Discussion part, candidates need to provide their ideas and examples/evidences in each graph. Each idea is corresponding to a paragraph. For example:  The first reason is that children could depend on their parents instead of being independent when they grow up. Subsequently, it could affect their moral in studying and working. In particular, children know their parents could support the tuition fee so that they would probably not focus on the learning process... (this example is extremely effortless that equivalent to 6.0 IELTS) - Additionally, candidates should use academic words and synonyms (consequences = repercussions)

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