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Table of Contents
1. Critically analyse the important factors to consider when a company in Africa that is involved
in international business makes investment decisions. Make specific reference to benefits,
costs and risks under the current socio-economic conditions (30 marks) .............................. 3
Capital budgeting .............................................................................................................. 3
Political risks...................................................................................................................... 3
Economic risks .................................................................................................................. 4
Project and parent cash flows ............................................................................................ 4
Reducing transaction costs................................................................................................ 5
Managing the tax burden ................................................................................................... 5
Minimizing cash balances .................................................................................................. 6
2. As the Chief Financial Officer of a multinational corporation, explain how you will espouse
the differences in accounting standards and control systems that subsist in every country
where your business operates. (30 marks)............................................................................ 7
Requirements. ................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction. ................................................................................................................... 7
Body. .............................................................................................................................. 7
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 10
3. Taking into account the relevant tax principles, critically discuss ways in which an Africa-
originated MNC would deploy cost reduction while fulfilling every offshore tax obligation. (20
marks) ................................................................................................................................. 10
Requirements. ................................................................................................................. 10
Introduction. .................................................................................................................... 10
Body ............................................................................................................................ 11
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 12