Reference no: EM133004290
The following material events have occurred after the financial year ended 31 March 2021:
(i) Gem has been struggling to sell its sportswear after being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020 that has prompted all non-essential businesses to close. However, Gem was able to move its business online and have been successful in generating revenue except for 2 categories of stocks that were sold at below cost.
Details are as follows:
This class of inventory was sold on 15 April 2021 for only RM20 per unit, due to damage caused by its mishandling during transportation on 20 March 2021. As such, the product was valued at its net realisable value of RM22 per unit at year end 31 March 2021, the lower of cost and net realisable value.
(ii) Gem announced a 1 for 1 rights issue of shares aiming at raising RM5 million to finance its investment into a new online database and distribution system on 3 May 2021
(iii) Despite the slowdown in the overall economic situation in the current year, the company recorded an increase in profits for the financial year ended 31 March 2021. As such, the directors have decided to declare a dividend of 5 sen per share on 10 May 2021 to its 10 million equity shareholders.
Problem1 : Explain the accounting treatment for each of the above events in accordance with IAS 10/MFRS 110 and include in your answer a draft of the disclosure note that should be incorporated into the financial statements or the journal entries (without narration) if it requires adjustments to the financial statements.