This objective test question contains a question type which will only appear in a computer-based exam, but this question provides valuable practice for all students whichever version of the exam they are taking.
Pro is a division of Mo and is an investment centre. The head office controls finance, HR and IT expenditure but all other decisions are devolved to the local centres.
The statement of financial position for Pro shows net value of all assets and liabilities to be $4,500m. It carries no debt itself although the group has debt liabilities.
The management accounts for income read as follows:
$m
Revenue 3,500
Cost of sales 1,800
Local administration 250
IT costs 50
Distribution 80
Central administration 30
Interest charges 90
Net profit 1,200
Ignore taxation.
If the cost of capital is 12%, what is the division’s residual income?