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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2024_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
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(d) Objective (2Marks) (ii) Sneha’s leadership style, which promotes collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative problem-solving, can best be described as:
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(d) Laissez-faireleadership (2Marks) (iii) When DEF Technologies expanded into the global market with AI- driven cybersecurity solutions, which of Porter's Five Forces was most likely mitigated by forming partnerships with international tech firms?
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(v) MedTech Solutions’ focus on developing affordable telemedicine platforms and AI-driven diagnostic tools reflects which of the following competitive strategies?
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(i) A traditional desi ghee company modernized its production and introduced pro-biotic desi ghee, facing initial market doubts. Aggressive marketing campaigns highlighted its benefits, gaining acceptance.Duringwhichstageoftheproductlifecycledidthe desi ghee company face doubts but gained acceptance through aggres...
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(d) Declinestage (2Marks) (ii) ValueMart is a discount retail chain that targets budget-conscious consumers by offering a wide range of products at the lowest possible prices. The company achieves this by sourcing goods in bulk, negotiating lower prices with suppliers, and maintaining lean operations. ValueMart...
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(d) FocusedDifferentiation (2Marks) (iii) A women’s clothing brand recognized new opportunities and researched emerging trends and consumer preferences. They introduced a new clothing line, received positive feedback frominitial trials, and grew through strategic partnerships and targeted advertising.Whatstrateg...
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(a)TechNova, a leading software development firm known for its cutting-edge operating systems, is developing a groundbreaking new platform. ElectroWave, an emerging player in the electronics and hardware industry, specializes in manufacturing advanced devices. TechNova and ElectroWavehavedecidedtojoinforcestodesign...
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(b) Vikram Patel owns a chain of ten bookstores across the Mumbai region. Three of these stores were launched in the past two years. He hasalways believed in strategic management and enjoyed robust sales of books, magazines, and educational materials until about five years ago. However,withtheincreasingpreferencef...
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(c) Orion Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is renowned for its ability to launch groundbreaking software products. Despite the relaxed and casual work environmentatOrion,thereisastrongcommitmenttomeeting deadlines.EmployeesatOrionbelieveinthe"workhard,playhard" ethic. The company has shifted from a formal, hierarchical st...
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(b) What are distribution channels, and why is analyzing them crucial for business expansion? Describe the three main types of channels explainingtheirrolesinensuringproductsreachcustomersefficiently andwiththenecessarysupport. (5Marks)
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(b) Which strategy is implemented by redefining the business, by enlargingits scope of business and substantially increasing investment in the business?Explain the major reasons for adopting this strategy.(5 Marks)
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(b) How does the PESTLE framework assist in analyzing the macro- environment? OR A manufacturing company is in direct competition with fifteen companies at the national level. The head of marketing department of this company wishes to study the market position of rival companies by grouping them into like positi...
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TimeAllowed–3Hours(Totaltimefor6Aand6B) MaximumMarks–50 1. Thequestionpapercomprisestwoparts,PartIandPartII. 2. PartIcomprisesCaseScenariobasedMultipleChoiceQuestions(MCQs) 3. PartIIcomprisesquestionswhichrequiredescriptivetypeanswers. 4. Working note should form part of the answer. Wherever necessary, suitabl...
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(a) Warehouse Baton should be chosen as it has the lower Equivalent Annual Cost despite having higher upfront cost.
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(b) Warehouse Katon should be chosen as it has the lower Equivalent Annual Cost despite having higher upfront cost.
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(c) Warehouse Baton should be chosen as it has the lower Equivalent Annual Cost and upfront cost.
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(d) Warehouse Katon should be chosen as it has the lower Equivalent Annual Cost andupfrontcost. (5x2=10Marks) (vi) A company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2:1. It plans to raise additional capital such that the overall debt-to-equity ratio becomes 1:1. Assuming the company raises only equity for this purpose, by...
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(d) 300% (2Marks) (vii) A company has annual credit sales of `6,00,00,000. The average collection period is 90 days. A factor offers to buy the receivables with a 2% commission. The factor will advance on receivables to the company at an interest rate of 18% per annum after withholding 10% as reserve. Calculate ...
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(d) `1,26,06,000 (2Marks) (viii) A company's current market price per share is `200. It just paid a dividend of `10, and dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 5% per annum. What is the cost of equity as per the Dividend Discount Model (DDM)?
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(a)Profitable FMCG company PQR Ltd. is examining its dividend policy considering potential future investment opportunities. The company's objective is to maintaina good financial strategy by balancing market valuation, financing requirements, and shareholder expectations. Followinginformationhasbeenprovided: Equit...
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(i) Calculate the market price per share under each dividend payout optionusing Walter’s Model. (ii) Evaluatethefeasibilityofinternallyfundingthe`12,00,000investment under each payout scenario. (iii) DeterminetherevisedDebt-EquityRatioassumingtheshortfallismet through borrowing if the company adopts a 50% payou...
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(b) Gagan Pvt. Ltd. gives you the following information relating to the year ending31stMarch, 2025: (1) CurrentRatio 2.5:1 (2) Debt-EquityRatio 1:2 (3) ReturnonTotalAssets(AfterTax) 15% (4) TotalAssetsTurnoverRatio (5) GrossProfitRatio 25% (6) StockTurnoverRatio (7) NetWorkingCapital `15,00,000 ...
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(c) Wint Limited is a mid-sized manufacturing company specializing in industrial equipment parts. It operates on a just-in-time procurement strategy but has recently faced delays in raw material deliveries due to supply chain disruptions in global markets. To maintain production continuity, the management has decid...
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(i) CalculatetheNetOperatingCyclePeriod(indays). (ii) DeterminetheNumberofOperatingCyclesintheyear. (iii) Calculate the Working Capital Requirement including a 10% contingency reserve. (5Marks)
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(a)MajesticLtd.,amanufacturingcompany,isevaluatingitsfinancialperformance and considering an expansion plan. The financial controller provides the following information for the financial year 2025: EquityShareCapital `10,00,000(`10pershare) RetainedEarnings `10,00,000 12%Debentures `41,66,667 EBIT `20,00,0...
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(i) Salesareexpectedtoincreaseby`50,00,000. (ii) Variablecostswillconstitute55%ofsales. (iii) Additionalfixed costsdueto expansionare`10,00,000.Thecompanyisevaluatingtwofinancingoptions fortheexpansion: Option 1: Raise `25,00,000 by issuing new equity shares at `10 each. Option 2: Raise `25,00,000 by issuing ne...
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(a) Acompanyissues:  15% convertible debentures of `100 each at par with a maturity period of6years.Onmaturity,eachdebenturewillbeconvertedinto2equitysharesof the company. The risk-free rate of return is 8%, market risk premium is 16% and beta of the company is 1.20. The company has paid dividend of `13.38 per...
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(a)A finance executive of XYZcompany claims that “Increasing the firm’s current ratio by accumulating more inventory is a sound strategy for improving working capital efficiency.” As a financial analyst, do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer using relevantworkingcapitalconcepts,andexplainthepotential...
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(c) A company is looking to raise funds through an instrument that provides fixed periodic returns to the investor but does not grant voting rights. Interestingly, this instrument is considered to have characteristics of both equity and debt. It ranks above equity shareholders but below debenture holders in case of...
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(c)Afirmismanagingitsfinancesandaimstoensurethatithasaccesstofundsfor the long term. It evaluates various sources like equity, debt, retained earnings, and also credit offered by suppliers. Whichoftheabovementionedsourcesshouldbeclassifiedasashorttermsourceoffinanceandwhybymentioningitscharacteristicsinbrief? (2Mar...
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(i) To evaluate how projects like "CitySquare Mall" and "MetroBiz Institute"are positioned relative to competitors in terms of market share and business focus, which tool would help UrbanScape make informed strategic decisions?
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(d) PESTLEAnalysis (2Marks) (ii) To understand how rising interest rates and increasing gold prices are impacting buyer behavior in real estate, which analytical tool should UrbanScape use to assess macro-environmental factors and adapt its strategy accordingly?
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(d) AnsoffMatrix (2Marks) (iii) UrbanScape introduced an AI-powered website offering immersive experiences of their properties to engage tech-savvy customers who prefer virtualinteractions.WhatstrategicbenefitisUrbanScapemostlikely aimingtoachievethroughthistechnologicalinvestment?
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(d) Priceleadershipstrategy (2Marks) (iv) UrbanScape’s eco-friendly housing project and emphasis on innovation show a strong internal culture of sustainability and forward-thinking. Which component of the 7S Framework does this reflect?
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(v) After receiving poor pre-booking responses, UrbanScape re-evaluated its economic assumptions and initiated lobbying efforts. This indicates use of which control type to verify the ongoing validity of external assumptions?
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(i) StarLite Electronics noticed changing consumer preferences for energy- efficient appliances. It invested in R&D to develop such products. Months later, a new government regulation mandated energy efficiency, which it easilycompliedwith.WhichstrategiesbestdescribeStarLite'sapproach?
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(d) Defensivestrategy (2Marks) (ii) PrintPro’s laser printer division has stable revenue and a high market share,butoperatesinaslow-growingmarket.Itgeneratessteadycash with minimal investment needs. Where does this division fall in the BCGMatrix?
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(a)ABC Corporation, a global technology company, is known for its innovative products and solutions. The company's strategic vision emphasizes being at the forefront of technological advancements and providing cutting-edge solutions to improvepeople'sliveswithastrongcommitmenttointegrityandaccountabilityin all its...
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(b) ZymaTech Pvt. Ltd., a growing player in the smart home devices industry, seeks to increase its market share amidst strong competition fromHomeEdge, AutoNestand IntelliSpace. Each competitor holds a distinct edge—brand loyalty, pricing &distribution reach and AI driven product innovation respectively. However, ...
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(c) ZephyrFit Pvt. Ltd., a startup founded by three young business graduates, launched a fitness app offering diverse wellness content, including regional formats like Kerala Ayurveda, Punjabi workouts and local diet plans. Initially popular, the company later discovered that certain regional segments incurred hig...
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(a)“Each organization must build its competitive advantage keeping in mind the business warfare. This can be done by following the process of strategic management.” Considering this statement, explain major benefits of strategic management. (5Marks)
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(b) "International development is expensive and challenging". In the context of the statement, explain the internationalization of business and the steps involved in suchstrategicplanning. (5Marks)
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(b)Aarav Textiles Pvt. Ltd., a global apparel company, faced a revenue decline dueto a pandemic. To sustain operations, it outsourced key functions like production, logistics and customer support. Now, it functions with a lean head office digitally connected to dispersed units. What organisational structure is this?...
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TimeAllowed–3Hours(Totaltimefor6Aand6B) MaximumMarks–50 1. Thequestionpapercomprisestwoparts,PartIandPartII. 2. PartIcomprisesCaseScenariobasedMultipleChoiceQuestions(MCQs) 3. PartIIcomprisesquestionswhichrequiredescriptivetypeanswers. 4. Working note should form part of the answer. Wherever necessary, suitabl...
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(d) `1,18,000 5. Which is the most economical option if the machine is likely to be used for a period of 5 years?
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(d) RentSonex 6. ABCLtd.hasthefollowingcapitalstructurebasedonmarketvalues:Equity: `60 lakhs Debt:`40lakhs CostofEquity(RetainedEarnings):14% CostofNewEquity(afteraccountingfor5%flotationcost):15%Cost of Debt: 10% CorporateTaxRate:30% The company plans to raise additional capital by issuing new equity instead...
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(c) WACCwillincreaseonlyifdebtincreases (2Marks) 7. Acompanyhasthefollowingdetails: Sales `50,00,000 VariableCosts `30,00,000 FixedOperatingCosts `10,00,000 InterestExpense `5,00,000 If sales increase by 10%, what will be the percentage increase in Earnings Per Share(EPS)?
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(d) 40% (2Marks) 8. XYZLtd.has thefollowingdata: Earnings per share (EPS): `10 Return on equity (ROE): 18% Capitalisation rate (Ke): 15% Dividend payout ratio: 60% Based on Gordon’s Model, what would be the likely effect on the market price per share if the company increases its dividend payout ratio to 80%, ...
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(a)ABC Ltd. is a listed company operating in the FMCG sector. The company is currently facing a dilemma regarding its dividend policy. The financial controller has been asked to prepare a report for the Board of Directors evaluating whether the company should retain more profits or distribute higher dividends. The ...
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(i) CALCULATE the value of the share using Walter’s Model, and comment whether the current dividend policy is optimal. (ii) ApplyGordon’sModeltoESTIMATEthemarketvalueoftheshare. (iii) HOWbywayofMM’sDividendIrrelevanceTheory,whetherachangein dividend payout (from `6 to `7 or `4) has any impact on the firm's valua...
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(b) Fortune Ltd. has furnished the following information relating to the year ended31stMarch,2024and31stMarch,2025: 31stMarch,2024 (`) 31stMarch,2025 (`) ShareCapital 60,00,000 60,00,000 ReserveandSurplus 30,00,000 40,00,000 Longtermloan 40,00,000 40,00,000  Netprofitratio:8%  Grossprofitratio:20...
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(c) ABC Ltd. has the following capital structure, which is considered to be optimumas on 31stMarch, 2025. Particulars Amount(`) 14%Debentures 60,000 11%Preferenceshares 20,000 EquityShares(10,000shares) 3,20,000 4,00,000 The company share has a market price of `19.67. Next year dividend per shareis50%ofy...
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(i) Costofnewdebt (ii) Costofnewpreferenceshares (iii) Costofnewequityshare(assumingnewequityfromretainedearnings) (B) CALCULATEmarginalcostofcapitalwhennonewsharesareissued. (C) DETERMINE the amount that can be spent for capital investment before new ordinarysharesmustbesold.Assumingthattheretainedearningsfo...
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(a)ABCEngineeringLtd.,amid-sizedcapital-intensivemanufacturingcompany,is evaluatingtherisk-returnprofileofitsoperations.Thecompanycurrentlyoperates at 75% of its production capacity. The following information relates to its current operations: IncomeStatementat75%Capacity Particulars Amount(`) SalesRevenue 7,5...
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(b) CALCULATE Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL), Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) and Degree of Combined Leverage (DCL). (ii) At90%CapacitywithRevisedFinancialPlan
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(b) RevisedEPS. (iii) ADVICE as to whether the company proceed with the capacity expansion anddebtissue. (5Marks)
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(b) ThefollowingdataarepresentedinrespectofExcellentAutomationLtd.: (`) Profitbeforeinterestandtax 78,00,000 Less:Interestondebentures@12% 18,00,000 Profitbeforetax 60,00,000 Less:Incometax@50% 30,00,000 ProfitAftertax 30,00,000 No.ofequityshares(of`10each) 12,00,000 EPS 2.5 PERatio Marketpricepersh...
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(a)Oggy Limited hasa currentcreditsales of ` 7,20,000. It is considering revising its credit policy. The proposed terms of credit will be"2/10, net 30" against the present policy of “net 30”. Asaresult,OggyLimited’screditsalesareexpectedtoincreaseby`20,000and the average collection period will reduce from 30 days t...
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(a)ABCLtd.isevaluatingtwoinvestmentopportunities.ProjectXoffershighshort- term accounting profits with aggressive cost-cutting measures, while Project Y provides lower immediate profits but improves customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, and long-term cash flows. As a financial manager, WHICH project should the com...
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(b) Is there any difference between crowd funding and peer to peer lending? EXPLAIN briefly. (4Marks)
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(c) A company is currently debt-free and is considering raising `10 crore. As a finance manager, what practical factors would you evaluate before deciding whether to raisefundsthroughdebt,equity,oramixofboth?JUSTIFYyourapproachbriefly. (2Marks) OR
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(c)A company owns a large asset (a commercial building) and is facing a cash crunch. The CFO suggests a sale and leaseback arrangement. As a finance student,WHATpracticalbenefitsandriskswouldyouconsiderbeforesupportingthisdecision ? (2Marks) PAPER6B:STRATEGICMANAGEMENT 1. Thequestionpapercomprisestwoparts,PartIan...
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(i) Based on Mendelow's Matrix, how would you categorize Dealers in the case of Nav-Uday, who have significant influence and expect alignment with the company’s future strategy?
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(d) HighPower–HighInterest(KeyPlayers) (2Marks) (ii) When Nav-Uday onboarded professionals withglobal exposureand established innovation-focused teams, it primarily impacted which “S” in the 7S Model?
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(d) Structure (2Marks) (iii) In the context of Porter’s Five Forces, the entry of Volterra Motors and HwaRide into the Indian EV market represents:
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(d) Rivalryamongexistingcompetitors (2Marks) (iv) Nav-Uday’s decision to export to less competitive international markets like Africa and Southeast Asia would primarily be classified as:
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(i) GreenSprout Organics, a sustainable agriculture company, offers a range of eco-friendly farming products. Its portfolio includes mature products generating steady cash flow and several new offerings with high growth potential. Recently, GreenSprout launched a cutting-edge organic bio- fertilizer in a rapidly e...
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(d) Star (2Marks) (ii) In his pursuit to expand the family business to Dubai, Dharam Veer Singh, the successor of the renowned architect Late Shri Lala Ram Pal Singh, faced a dilemma. Despite receiving positive feedback from various potential investors, a common trend emerged where the emphasis was primarily on...
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(d) Values/Valuesystem (2Marks) (iii) A tech startup wants to enter a new market by introducing a new AI- powered product to an entirely new customer segment. Which strategic option best represents this move?
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(a)ABC Corp, a multinational consumer electronics company, is planning to expand its operations into a new country. The company's senior management is evaluating the potential risks and opportunities of entering this new market. As part of their analysis, they decide to use the PESTLE framework to assess the extern...
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(b) A leading smartphone manufacturer has partnered with a reputed software firm to jointly develop a next-generation AI-enabled operating system. Both companies maintain their independent operations but collaborate closely on product design, development, and marketing. The partnership aims to leverage shared resou...
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(c) GreenEdge Solutions, a mid-sized technology company, has implemented a new strategicplanfocusedonachievingsustainablegrowthandstrengtheningits marketpresence.Theleadershipteamisdeterminedtomonitortheeffectiveness of their strategies to ensure they align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. T...
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(a)Imagine you are astrategic consultant advising a retail company that is facing increasing competition from online retailers. The company is considering several strategic options to improve its market position. Using the concept that strategy is partly proactive and partly reactive, explain how the company can dev...
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(b) Changesinenvironmentalforcesoftenrequirebusinessestomakemodifications in their existing strategies. In view of the same explain the areas to be focused while considering concept of strategic change. Also explain the steps to initiate strategicchangeprocess. (5Marks)
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(a)CDE Holdings operates in various sectors, including manufacturing fitness equipment,organicfoods,eco-friendlyproductsandchildren'seducationaltools.The organization is currently in the process of recruiting Chief Executive Officer.In this scenario imagine yourself as a HR consultant for CDE Holdings. Identify the ...
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Inter_P6_FMSM_FM_SM_September_2025_MTP_2_Questions.pdf
FM
MTP
September_2025
(b) How can Mendelow's Matrix be used to analyze and manage the stakeholders effectively? OR A beverage company is launching a new line of energy drinks targeted at health- conscious consumers. The strategic manager wants to study the market position of rival companies in the energy drink segment. Which tool can ...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2025
(a) AP & Co., Chartered Accountants, are appointed as statutory auditor of Heavy Industries Limited, a listed company engaged in manufacturing of electric vehicles, for the F.Y. 2023-24. As per the recent guideline issued by the regulatory authority, every listed company is required to maintain the digital database...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2025
(i) Whether CA P is required to consider about the maintenance of digital database while framing audit strategy ? (3 Marks) (ii) Whether the procedures planned by CA P are in line with SA-300 ? (2 Marks)
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2025
(b) Fashion Garments Limited (FOL) is a company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of ready-made garments. The products manufactured by FGL cater to clothing requirements of men, women and kids section. Pearl & Associates, Chartered Accountants, is the statutory auditor of FGL. Partner CA Pearl asked h...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2025
(c) Spare Parts Limited received an input from internal auditors that internal controls implemented by the company appears to be reasonable but not so strong that any fraudulent activity can be prevented or timely detected by such controls. Accordingly a qualified person should head the internal controls departmen...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2026.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2026
(a) M/s RS & Co. has been appointed as the statutory auditor of Blue Sky Ltd., a listed company, for the financial year 2024-25. CA R is the engagement partner for this assignment. During the audit, the firm decided that an Engagement Quality Control Review (EQCR) is required for Blue Sky Ltd. CA T appointed as ...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2026.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2026
(b) Mr. Praveen, an articled clerk, wants to know the applicable Engagement Standards in the following situations:
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2026.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2026
(i) An assignment to assist the management of Healthy Foods Ltd. with the preparation and presentation of historical financial information, without obtaining assurance on that information. (1 Mark) (ii) An assignment to examine the prospective financial information of Digital Future Ltd. (1 Mark) Further, e...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_Jan_2026.pdf
Audit
PYP
Jan_2026
(c) CA Z, the auditor of Prime Tech Industries Ltd., is conducting the audit for the financial year 2024-25. While reviewing contingent liabilities, he identifies significant litigations and legal claims that may materially affect the financial statements. The management's explanation regarding the progress and po...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_May_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
May_2025
(a) M/s YZW & Co., Chartered Accountants, have been appointed as the statutory auditors of First Health Private Limited for the financial year 2024-25. CA Y is the engagement partner for this assignment. First Health Private Limited operates in the business of hospitals and pharmaceuticals, with 60 hospitals and ...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_May_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
May_2025
(i) Is this decision correct, based on the meaning of the term "available"? (3 Marks) (ii) Also, explain how an auditor should select the most appropriate evidence when testing the accuracy of any assertion to form an opinion. (2 Marks)
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_May_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
May_2025
(b) Mention the types of control in an automated environment. (1 Mark) Identify the type of control in the following table in Column B against Column A which contains areas where controls are to be implemented in an automated environment. Column A Column B Access security ? Sequence numbe...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_May_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
May_2025
(c) M/s BPA & Associates, Chartered Accountants, was appointed as the auditors of Nissan Ltd., a company with PAN-India presence, for the financial year 2023-24. The audit report was issued on August 20, 2024. Following the ©The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India AUDITING AND ETHICS issuance of audit re...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_May_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
May_2025
(i) Explain the meaning and significance of a Completion Memorandum. (2 Marks) (ii) Team Member Y completed the assembly of the final audit file in March 2025 and handed it over to CA P. Was team member Y correct in his approach? (2 Marks)
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2024.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2024
(a) CA Rashmi is the auditor of ABC Ltd. for the financial year ending 31/03/2024. The audit report for the year was signed by her on 19/04/2024. On 25/4/2024, the company received a communication from the Central Government that an incentive amount of ` 5 crores pertaining to financial year 2023-24 was approved. I...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2024.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2024
(b) Auditors cannot normally examine all the information available to them as it would be impracticable to do so and using audit sampling will produce valid conclusions. Samples should be selected in such a manner that it is representative of the population from which the sample is being selected. Which sample sele...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2024.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2024
(i) Auditor divided the trade receivables in three groups: balances above ` 20 lakhs, balances between ` 10 lakhs to ` 20 lakhs and balances below ` 10 lakhs. He selected different percentages of items from each group. (ii) Auditor uses the sample of 50 consecutive cheques to test whether the cheques are signed by...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2024.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2024
(c) PD & Co., Chartered Accountants, were appointed as the statutory auditors of MR Limited for the financial year 2023-24. MR Limited included the following clause in the appointment letter to the auditors: "The Auditor shall be responsible for detecting the frauds that may happen in the company during the financi...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2024.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2024
(d) M/s. PQ Limited has a turnover of ` 807 crores during the financial year 2023-24. It has outstanding dues towards Goods and Services Tax (GST) of ` 10 lakhs since June 2023. When enquired by the auditor, the company's management informed him that they have filed an objection letter for the said demand with the...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2025
(a) CA Student Kalyan was going through a topic on “Audit programme” and learnt that an audit programme is designed to provide most appropriate audit evidence by prescribing procedures and techniques to verify an assertion. Guide the student in answering the following:
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2025
(i) What type of audit evidence shall an auditor look into as the most appropriate evidence in verification of an assertion? (3 Marks) (ii) Specify the most appropriate audit evidence in respect of: - verification of Cash in hand - verification of Investments pledged with bank (2 Marks)
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2025
(b) CA Ram Manohar and his team have just started the statutory audit of a listed company which is into manufacture of agro pesticides. The auditors wish to plan and perform the audit so as to reduce the risk of material misstatement to an acceptably low-level. Discuss, how the auditors can satisfy the objective o...
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Paper_5_Auditing_and_Ethics_PYP_Answer_September_2025.pdf
Audit
PYP
September_2025
(c) ABC Limited is a large drug manufacturing unit, having units at Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The management has nominated an expert team from different functions of the organization, to conduct the year end verification of inventories and for finalization of accounts for the financial year 2024-25. The statutory a...
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Paper_6A_PYP_May_2025.pdf
FM
PYP
May_2025
Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt any two questions out of the remaining three questions. In case, any candidate answers extra question(s)/ sub-question(s) over and above the required number, then only the requisite number of questions first answered in the answer book shall be valued and subsequent extra ques...
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Paper_6A_PYP_May_2025.pdf
FM
PYP
May_2025
(a) The following information is available for S Ltd. for the year ended 31st March, 2025: Raw Material consumed 20% of COGS Raw Material Inventory turnover ratio 4.00 Finished Goods Inventory holding period 0.75 month Gross profit (based on COGS) 12.50% Debtor collection period (all sales are credit sale...
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