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July 30, 2021

Median on a grouped frequency distribution graphically

Describe briefly how to estimate the median on a grouped frequency distribution graphically.
July 30, 2021

Weighted mean and its use

In what situation would a weighted mean be used? Explain
July 30, 2021

Taxable income and tax payable

Mr. Ole Mboga is married to Pesa Mboga. Ole Mboga is a registered engineer and he is the proprietor of Leta Engineering Services a firm of consulting engineers. He is nevertheless fully occupied as an employee of Zeta Construction Limited. His company is therefore managed by his wife who draws […]
July 30, 2021

letter of representation

Towards the end of an audit, it is common for the external auditor to seek a letter of representation (written representations) from the management of the client company. Required: (a) Explain why auditors seek letters of representation. (5 marks) (b) List the matters commonly included in the letter of representation. […]
July 30, 2021

Determining customers’ reasonable value

A machine produces circular bolts and, as a quality control test, 250 bolts were selected randomly and the diameter of their heads measures as follows: Diameter of head (cm) Number of components 0.9747 0.9750 0.9753 0.9756 0.9759 0.9762 0.9765 0.9768 0.9771 0.9774 0.9777 0.9780 – – – – – – […]
July 30, 2021

Determining average cost, revenue equations and profit maximization

An electronics firm carries out a small-scale test launch of a new low-priced pocket calculator. It estimates from this test that if it went into full-scale production it would sell between 1,000 and 2,500 calculators per month, and that is monthly revenue in thousands of shillings over this range of […]
July 30, 2021

Tax obligation

Should citizens feel obliged to pay tax? Explain
July 30, 2021

ways in which the Government may prevent loss of taxrevenue from imports

Suggest three possible ways in which the Government may prevent loss of tax revenue from imports. Explain
July 30, 2021

ways in which the Government may lose taxrevenue on imports

The recent debate relating to importation of goods through the port of Mombasa has had one of its issues the amount of tax assessed. Specify and explain clearly at least three ways in which the Government may lose tax revenue on imports.