(c) State the specific inquiries you should make of Robson Construction Co’s management re
(c) State the specific inquiries you should make of Robson Construction Co’s management relevant to its
accounting for construction contracts. (6 marks)
(c) State the specific inquiries you should make of Robson Construction Co’s management relevant to its
accounting for construction contracts. (6 marks)
In relation to the law of contract:
(a) defi ne an offer; (5 marks)
(b) explain the specifi c meaning and effect of
(i) a counter-offer; (3 marks)
(ii) a unilateral offer. (2 marks)
In relation to the Contract Law of China:
(a) explain the term ‘liquidated damages’, and state the legal nature of them; (2 marks)
(b) state the rules relating to the award of liquidated damages; (6 marks)
(c) state the rule relating to the award of liquidated damages for delay in performing the contractual obligation. (2 marks)
(c) (i) State the date by which Thai Curry Ltd’s self-assessment corporation tax return for the year ended
30 September 2005 should be submitted, and advise the company of the penalties that will be due if
the return is not submitted until 31 May 2007. (3 marks)
(ii) State the date by which Thai Curry Ltd’s corporation tax liability for the year ended 30 September 2005
should be paid, and advise the company of the interest that will be due if the liability is not paid until
31 May 2007. (3 marks)
(c) State the tax consequences for both Glaikit Limited and Alasdair if he borrows money from the company, as
proposed, on 1 January 2006. (3 marks)
In relation to the Property Law of China:
(a) explain the term ‘right to use the land for construction’; (3 marks)
(b) state the forms to establish the right to use the land for construction; (3 marks)
(c) state the various forms of disposal in relation to the right to use the land for construction by the owner of such a right. (4 marks)
(c) State any reliefs Bob could claim regarding the fall in value of his shares in Willis Ltd, and describe how the
operation of any such reliefs could reduce Bob’s taxable income. (4 marks)
Relevant retail price index figures are:
September 1990 129·3
April 1998 162·6
December 2004 189·9
(c) State one advantage to a business of keeping its working capital cycle as short as possible.
(2 Marks)
A.were all
B.each were
C.were each
D.were both