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CIMAF1 Area ASelf Study Guide

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Session(duration)

Component Learning outcomes Study Guidance / Tips CIMA technicalarticles

1(60min)

Warming UpFamiliarizing oneself with the syllabus andwhat the exam is all about.

Purchase a new writing pad write something thatwill keep you going for the term. Keep yourselfmotivated.

Familiarize yourself with the syllabusRead this article by the F1 examinerTake notes from the syllabus and from the article.Familiarize yourself with the study resource page

Session(duration)

Component Learning outcomes Study Guidance / Tips CIMA technicalarticles

2(60 min)

Recap/revision of the previousknowledge

Paper C02 is a pre requisite of F1. If you havecome through exemption route or completed yourcertificate level some time ago it is a good idea tospend an hour and brush up previously acquiredknowledge/skills.

C02 sample paper

Top Tips from the tutors
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Section A: PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS TAXATION (25%)

Session(duration)

Component Learning outcomes Study Guidance / Tips CIMA TechnicalArticles

3

(2 Hours )

1(a)Identify the principal types of taxation

likely to be of relevance to an incorporatedbusiness in a particular country.

1(b)Describe the features of the principaltypes of taxation likely to be of relevance toan incorporated business in a particularcountry.

1(c)Explain key administrativerequirements and the possible enquiry andinvestigation powers of taxing authorities

associated with the principal types oftaxation likely to be of relevance to anincorporated business.

Duration of the Session does not include the

additional reading time and the Past paperquestions.The time for additional reading and questions is

to be allocated by the students separately.The past papers are to be downloaded from theCIMA`s website for future references too.

Candidates may practice the additional materialfrom the study text they are consulting.

1. Direct and Indirect taxes.2. Sources of tax rules.

3. Indirect taxes collected by the company.4. Employee taxation.5. The types and power of tax authorities.

Note:For a complete range of indicative syllabuscontent please see the full syllabus published onCIMA`s website.

Exam Questions

May-10 Q1.1 Q1.2 Q2b Nov-10Q1.2 Q1.3 Q1.5 Q1.4 March -13Q1.1 Q1.3 Q2d Q2a May-13 Q2f
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Session(duration)


4

(60 min)

1(d)Explain the difference in principle

between tax avoidance and tax evasion.

1(e)Illustrate numerically the principles ofdifferent types of tax based on providedinformation.

Duration of the Session does not include the

additional reading time and the Past paperquestions.

The time for additional reading and questions is tobe allocated by the students separately.Distinction between tax avoidance and taxevasion.

Note:For a complete range of indicative syllabuscontent please see the full syllabus published onCIMA`s website.

It is important that

candidates fullyunderstand the meaningof the verb at the start ifeach learning outcome.It is the verb thatdetermines the level ofdifficulty for eachlearning outcome.Download the articleson verbs from CIMA`swebsite.

Exam Questions

May-10Q2aMay-11Q1.5 Q2a Q2b

Session(duration)


5(60 min)

2(a)Identify situations in which foreign taxobligations (reporting and liability) couldarise and methods for relieving foreign tax.

2(b)Explain sources of tax rules and theimportance of jurisdiction.

The learning outcomes of this section are madeof smaller components but are of equalimportance as of any other learning outcome asthey will form the part of a bigger question.

International taxation, sources of the taxation.The effect of double tax treaties and the types ofpayment in which the tax payment may arise suchas paying the dividends or royalties etc.
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Exam Questions

May-10Q2cNov-10Q2a Q2bMarch-13Q2e6

(60 min)3(a)Prepare corporate income taxcalculations based on a given simple set ofrules.

A very comprehensive learning outcome deemedto be tested in almost every exam sitting;Direct taxes on company profits and gains.

Adjustments and pool of assets at the time ofdisposal, different tax rates, adjustments fordividends and interest payments etc.

It is important that you thoroughly study thelearning outcome 2 & 3 especially the topics that

you struggled with during the exercises previouslydone.

It is important to keep in mind that the samplequestions here may not test all the learningoutcomes so for additional practice please refer toofficial study texts

Note:For a complete range of indicative syllabuscontent please see the full syllabus published onCIMA`s website

Income Tax Expense

Exam Questions

May-10Q1.10Nov-11Q1.4 Q2a Mar-12Q2a Q1.4March-13 Q2bMay-13Q2e
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Session(duration)


7

(60 min)

4(a)Apply the accounting rules for current

and deferred taxation, including calculationof deferred tax based on a given set ofrules.

Candidates have often struggled with this topic in

the past as mentioned by the examiners in thepost examination guides.

Accounting treatment of taxation and disclosurerequirements under IAS 12.

Accounting for taxation

under IAS 12

Exam Questions

May-10Q1.3 Q3Nov-10Q4Nov-11Q2b Q1.3

Quiz Days

1. Attempt at least two mock papers to timed conditions before the exam including reading

time of 20 minutes (Total 3 hrs and 20 minutes to complete). Review the examiners and postexam guides after you have finished the mock exam.Nov-12 exam Examiners answers Post exam guideMay-12 exam Examiners answers Post exam guide

2. Multiple choice questions are a great way to pick up some marks. There are 20 marksavailable for Section A. Get plenty of practice at these questions and you are nearly half wayto passing the exam.Try the following multiple choice questions from these papers.May-11Q1.1 Q1.2 Q1.4Sep-11Q1.1 Q1.2 Q2a Q2d Q1.3 Q1.4

Nov-10Q1.1 Q4May-11Q1.3 Q2cSep-11Q2c Q1.5 Q2cMar-12 Q1.3Sep-12Q2aMay-13Q2e Q2d

Candidates are advised to revise the

syllabus content from the book they areconsulting.

Note:There is a probability that due torandom selection of questions youmight come across some learningoutcomes that do not have a largenumber of past paper questions.
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