Past CPA Board on MASPART I. Basic Consideration in MAS and Consulting Practice

1. Which of the following statement is True?

a. Adequate training and experience in both the analytical approach and process in the particular undertaking are requisites for the CPA to be involved in a management service engagement.

b. A CPA with MBA and Ph D Degrees is automatically qualified to render management services.

c. Competence as a standard in the rendition of management services by a CPA may be equated to having excellent scholarly preparation to include the usual baccalaureate degree, an MBA and other post graduate studies.

d. A CPA by virtue of having the necessary academic preparation and by hurdling the licensure examinations required to have a CPA license can readily render management services to the public.

2. Which of the following statement is False?

a. CPAs provide management services to go around the ethical constraints as mandated by the accountancy act.

b. Businesses hire management consultants to help define specific problems and develop solutions.

c. Included in the practice of consulting is the provision of confidential service in which the identity of the client is concealed.

d. CPAs performing management services may be considered to be in the practice of management consulting.

3. Mr. Rey Carlos, a CPA firm’s partner in-charge of quality assurance and review is arguing with Mr. Rueben Fortuna, the consulting partner regarding the question on independence as Mr. Fortuna is presently rendering consulting services to T. Ang & Nga Company, an audit client of the firm. Related to this issue of independence, all of the following statements are not valid except:

a. Independence is not sacrifice for as long as the auditor/consultant is correct in his decisions for the client.

b. A CPA who renders both audit and consulting services to a client, by virtue of his competence/expertise and extensive knowledge of the client’s business is in the best position to render decisions for the client and should do so.

c. The client is the ultimate decision maker and the auditor and/or consultant should not make decisions for the client.

d. It is up to professional judgment and discretion of the auditor/consultant to render decision for the client for as long as his professional fees are commensurate to the benefits that the client will derive from the engagement.

4. A Certified Public Accountant’s scope of management services is broad and covers all of the following except:

a. Change management engagementb. Computerization engagementsc. Audit engagementsd. Re-engineering jobs

5. Which of the following statements is not acceptable?

a. A CPA represents 3 major players in the industry in rationalizing the industry’s incentives before the government public hearings.

b. A CPA shares with a new and substantial client information regarding another client belonging to the same industry.

c. A CPA provides consulting services to an existing audit client.d. A CPA offers and provides consulting services to 2 major competing

clients.

6. The following characterize management advisory services except

a. Involve decision for the futureb. Broader in scope and varied in naturec. Utilize more junior staff than senior member of the firmd. Relate to specific problems expert help is required

7. These statements relate to MAS practice standards:

1. A practitioner is to notify the client of any reservation he has regarding anticipated benefits.

2. Throughout the engagement, there ought to be a systematic critical review of accomplishments and work should be done within the framework of the code of ethics and other professional standards.

3. During the engagement, should there be significant changes between cost and anticipated benefits, the client should be informed.

4. Before the engagements, the practitioner must make arrangements with, and inform the client on significant matters related to the engagement, in writing.

Of these statements, which pertains to the practice standard on client benefit?

a. Statements 1 and 3 onlyb. All statementsc. Statement 1 onlyd. Statements 1, 3 and 4 only

8. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Adequate training and experience in both the analytical approach and process in the particular undertaking are requisites for the CPA to be involved in a management service engagement.

b. A CPA with MBA Ph D degrees is automatically qualified to render management services.

c. Competence as a standard in the rendition of management services by a CPA may be equated to having excellent scholarly preparation to include the usual baccalaureate degree, and MBA and other post graduate studies.

d. A Certified Public Accountant by virtue of having the necessary academic preparation and by hurdling the licensure examinations required to have a CPA license can readily render management services to the public.

9. Which of the following will not impair the independence of a CPA in the rendition of Management Services?

a. The CPA performs decision-making services for his client.b. The CPA perform services wherein he is in effect, acting as an

employee of the client.c. The CPA loses his objectivity and acts in a manner as if he is

advocating fir the interest of his client.

d. The CPA does not extend his services beyond the presentation of recommendation or giving of advice.

PART II. Accounting Information System

10. An activity that is not considered part of the systems design phase is

a. File record layoutb. Document flowchartingc. Specification of format and content of reportd. Systems survey

11. The main components of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) of a computer include only

a. Control, arithmetic and logic, and memoryb. Input, processing and outputc. Software, register and primary memoryd. Memory, processing and register

12. How is an Accounting Information System (AIS) distinguished from a management Information System (MIS)?

a. An AIS maybe either manual or computer-based and MIS is computer-based.

b. An AIS is a subsystem within an MIS.c. An AIS is controlled oriented and MIS is used exclusively for

planning.d. An AIS deals with financial information and MIS handles all other

information.

13. Feedback, feed forward and preventive are important types of control systems and procedures for accounting information systems. Which of the following is in the correct order of feedback, feed forward and preventive control systems?

a. Inventory control, capital budgeting and cash budgeting.b. Cost accounting variances, separation of duties and cash planning.c. Cash budgeting, capital budgeting and hiring qualified employees.d. Cost accounting variances, cash budgeting and organizational

independence.

14. Bench Corp. operates in several regions, with each region performing its data processing in a region data center. The corporate Management Information System staff has developed a database management system to handle customer service and billing. The Director of MIS recommended that the new system be implemented in the Region 4 to ascertain if the system operates in a satisfactory manner. This type of conversion is called a

a. Crash conversionb. Parallel conversionc. Pilot conversiond. Direct conversion

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15. A floppy disk (e.g., VERBATIM, MAXELL).

a. Disketteb. Cassette tapec. Diskd. Hard disk

16. Important types of control systems and procedures for accounting information systems are feedback, feed forward and preventive. Which one of the following is in the correct order of feedback, feed forward and preventive control systems?

a. Cost accounting variances, separation of duties and cash planning.b. Cost accounting variances, cash budgeting and organizational

independence.c. Cash budgeting, cost accounting variances and separation of duties.d. Inventory control, capital budgeting and cash budgeting.

17. Which one of the following represents a lack of internal control in a computer-based information systems?

a. The design and implementation is performed in accordance with management’s specific authorization.

b. Any and all changes in application programs have been authorization and approval of management.

c. Provisions exist to ensure the accuracy and integrity of computer processing of all files and reports.

d. Both computer operators and programmers have unlimited access to the programs and data files.

18. An Executive Information System (EIS) focuses on long-range objectives and gives immediate information about an organization’s critical success factors. It can be used on computers of all sizes. It is commonly used by all executives at the highest levels within the organization. All of the following statements apply to EIS except:

a. It is likely to be one of the most widely used and the largest of the information subsystems in a business organization.

b. It provides top executives with immediate and easy access to information in ahighly interactive format.

c. It provides information in a highly aggregated form.d. It helps executives monitor business conditions in general and

assist in strategic planning to control and operate the entity.

19. The concept of timeliness of data availability is most relevant to

a. Computerized systemb. Packaged softwarec. On-line systemsd. Microsystems

20. To control purchasing and accounts payable, an information system must include certain source documents. For a manufacturing concern like fruit processors, Inc., these documents should include

a. Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports and suppliers invoices.

b. Purchase orders, receiving reports and inventory reports of goods needed.

c. Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, inventory reports of goods needed and supplier’s invoices.

d. Purchase orders, receiving reports and supplier’s invoices.

III. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS AND RESPONSIBILITY ACCOUNTING

21. Controllership has attained special recognition in corporate management as business expand in complexity and reach and as the controller exerts influence for to take organization’s goals. Controllership and treasurership constitute corporate finance. These are among corporate finance’s traditional functions.

1. Tax management2. Finance reporting and interpretation3. Credit management4. Sourcing and investing funds5. Reporting to government regulatory agencies6. Risk management7. Economic appraisal8. Planning for control

Which of the following are the functions of the controller?

a. All eight itemsb. Items 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8 onlyc. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 onlyd. Items 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 only

22. To distinguish between management accounting and financial accounting, the following statements are correct except:

a. Management accounting in view of its various integrated recipients should have a separate data recording and retrieval system from financial accounting.

b. Financial accounting is bound by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and management accounting need not be in conformity with GAAP.

c. Financial accounting can be regarded as the process while management accounting can be regarded as the product of that process.

d. Management accounting output must be released on time so as not to erode its usefulness; Financial accounting output can still be useful even when delayed.

23. The activities in a management system’s control can be grouped into four

1. Measurement of actual performance2. Deciding and implementing corrective actions3. Determining standard of performance4. Comparing actual performance versus standards and analyzing

results.

The above steps must done in this sequence

a. 4, 3, 2, 1b. 3, 1, 4, 2c. 1, 3, 4, 2d. 3, 4, 1, 2

IV. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

24. If, just prior to a period of rising prices, a company changed its inventory measurement method from FIFO to LIFO, the effect in the next period would be to

a. Increase both the current ratio and inventory turn-overb. Decrease both the current ratio and inventory turn-overc. Increase the current ratio and decrease inventory turn-overd. Decrease the current ratio and increase inventory turn-over

25. When a balance sheet amount is related to an income statement amount in computing a ratio,

a. The balance sheet amount should be converted to an average for the year.

b. The income statement amount should be converted to an average for the year.

c. Both amounts should be converted to market value.d. Comparisons with industry ratios are not meaningful.

26. On December 31, 19x0 the Balance Sheet of Belle Co. disclosed total assets of P8, 000,000, current liabilities of P1, 500,000 and long-term debt of P2, 400, 000. Common stock outstanding amounted to 500,000 shares, while 100,000 shares of P10 par value preferred stock were outstanding. The retained earnings account indicated a deficit balance of P2, 000, 000. Belle’s book value per share of common stock as of December 31, 19x0 is

a. P16.00b. P6.20c. P12.20d. P8.20

27. How are dividends per share for common stock used in the calculation of the following?

Dividend per-share Earnings

Payout ratio per share

a. Denominator denominatorb. Denominator Not usedc. Numerator Not usedd. Numerator Numerator

28. During 19x5, Reuel Company purchased P1, 920, 000 of inventory. The cost of goods sold for 19x5 was P1, 800, 000 and the ending invenotyr at December 31, 19x5 was P360, 000. What was the inventory turn-over for 19x5?

a. 5.0 b. 5.3 c. 6.0 d. 6.4

V. COST-VOLUME-PROFIT ANALYSIS

The following data apply to items 29-33

Lara Company produces a single product. It sold 25, 000 units last year with the following results:

Sales P625, 000

Variable Costs P375, 000

Fixed Costs 150, 000 525, 000

Net Income before taxes 100, 000

Income Taxes (45%) 45, 000

Net Income P 55, 000

In an attempt to improve its product, Lara is considering replacing a component part in its product that has a cost of P2.50 with a new and better part costing P4.50 per unit in the coming year. A new machine would also be needed to increase plant capacity. The machine would cost P18, 000 with a useful life of 6 years and no salvage value. The company uses straight line depreciation on all plant assets.

29. What was Lara Company’s break-even point in number of units last year?

a. 6, 000 b. 15, 000 c. 21, 000 d. 18, 000

30. How many units of product would Lara Company have had to sell in the last year to earn P77, 000 in net income after taxes?

a. 29, 000 b. 23, 000 c. 22, 700 d. 29, 300

31. If Lara Company holds the sales price constant and makes the suggested changes, how many units of product must be sold in the coming year to break-even?

a. 15, 300 b. 18, 750 c. 19, 125 d. 21, 000

32. If Lara Company holds the sales price constant and makes the suggested changes, how many units of the product will the company have to sell to make the same net income after taxes as last year?

a. 31, 625 b. 31, 250 c. 33, 500 d. 25, 300

33. If Lara Company wishes to maintain the same contribution margin ratio, what selling price per unit of product must it charge next year to cover the increased material costs?

a. P27.00 b. P25.00 c. P32.50 d. P28.33

VI. COMPREHENSIVE BUDGETING

34. For May 19x1, Young Company has budgeted its cash receipts at P125, 000 and its cash disbursements at P138, 000. The company’s cash balance on May 1 is P17, 000. If the desired May 31 cash balance is P20, 000, then how much cash must the company borrow during the month (before considering any interest payments)?

a. P4, 000 b. P8, 000 c. P12, 000 d. P16, 000

VII. STANDARD COSTS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

35. Which of the following factors is not likely to be considered by management in determining whether a variance should be regarded as an exception?

a. Consistency of occurrence over time.b. Ability to control the item related to the variance.

c. Nature of the item related to the variance.d. Costing method used to calculate the variance.

VIII. Costing Approaches: Absorption Costing/Variable Costing

36. The accountant for the Dover Company forgot to make an adjusting entry to record depreciation for the current year. The effect of this error would be:

a. An overstatement of net income and an understatement of assets.b. An overstatements of assets offset by an understatement of owner’s

equity.c. An overstatement of assets, net income and owner’s equity.d. An overstatement of assets and of net income and an

understatement of owner’s equity.

IX. DECENTRALIZED OPERATIONS AND TRANSFER PRICING

37. Beta Market has 3 stores: P, Q and R. During 19x8, Store P had a contribution margin of P24, 000 and a contribution margin ratio of 30%. Store Q had variable costs of P48, 000 and a contribution margin ratio of 40%. Store R had variable costs of P84, 000 which represented 70% of sales in the store. For 19x8, Star Market’s total sales were

a. P320, 000b. P360, 000c. P440, 000d. P280, 000

38. Khi Company has two divisions J and K. During 19x2, the contribution margin in J was P30, 000. The contribution margin ration in K during 19x2 was 40%, its sales were P125, 000 and its segment margin was P32, 000. The common fixed expenses in the company were P40, 000 and the company’s net income for the year was P18, 000. The segment margin for Division J for 19x2 was

a. P26, 000b. P32, 000c. P8, 000d. P58, 000

X. USING COST DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

39. Picnic Items, Inc. manufactures coolers that contain a freezable ice bag. For an annual volume of 10, 000 units, fixed manufacturing costs of P500, 000 are incurred. Variable costs per unit amounts are:

Direct materials P80

Direct Labor 15

Variable Factory Overhead 20

Bags Corporation offered to supply the assembled ice bag for P40 with a minimum order of 5, 000 units. If picnic accepts the offer it will be able to reduce variable labor and overhead costs by 50%. The direct materials for the freezable ice bag will cost Picnic P20 if it will produce it. Considering Bags Corporation offer, Picnic should

a. Buy the freezable ice bag due to P150, 000 advantaged.b. Produce the freezable ice bag due to P225, 000 advantaged.c. Produce the freezable ice bag due to P25, 000 advantaged.d. Buy the freezable ice bag due to P50, 000 advantaged.

XI. QUANTITATIVE METHODS

40. A small company makes only two products with the following two production constraints representing two machines and their maximum availability:

2 X + 3 Y < 18

2 X + Y < 10

Where: X = the units of the first product

Where: Y = the units of the second product

If the profit equation is Z = P4 X + P2 Y, the maximum possible profit is

a. P20b. P21c. P18d. P24

XII. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

41. Which of the following characteristics are generally associated with a “conservative” financial policy?

a. High current assets relative to sales and high current liabilities relative to total assets.

b. High current assets relative to sales and low current liabilities relative to total assets.

c. Low current assets relative to sales and high current liabilities relative to total assets.

d. Low current assets relative to sales and low current liabilities relative to total assets.

42. The Manila Commercial Bank and Rap Corp. signed a loan agreement subject to the following terms.

a. Stated interest rate of 18% on a one-year discounted loan; and

b. 15% compensating non-interest bearing checking account balance to be maintained by Rap with Manila Commercial Bank.

The net proceeds of the loan was P1 million. The principal amount of the loan was

a. P1, 176, 471b. P1, 000, 000c. P1, 492, 537d. P1, 219, 512

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43. Three suppliers of East Corporation offer different credit terms. West Co. offers terms of 1 ½ / 15, net 30. North Corp. offers terms of 1/10. Net 30. South Inc. offers terms of 2/10, net 60. East Corp. would have to borrow from a bank at an annual rate of 12% in order to take any cash discounts. Which one of the following would be the most attractive for Ma Corp.? (Assume 360 days a year).

a. Purchase from West Co., pay in 15 days and borrow any money needed from the bank.

b. Purchase from West Co., pay in 30 days and borrow any money needed from the bank.

c. Purchase from South Inc., pay in 60 days and borrow any money needed from the bank.

d. Purchase from North Corp. and pay in 30 days.

XIII. CASH AND SHORT TERM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

44. Ken Lumber Company obtained short term bank loan for P1, 000, 000.00 at an annual interest rate of 12%. As a condition of the loan Ken is required to maintain a compensating balance of P200, 000.00 in its checking account. The checking account earns interest at an annual rate of 6%. Ken would otherwise maintain only P100, 000.00 in its checking account for transactional purposes. Ken’s effective interest cost of the loan is

a. 12%b. 14%c. 13.50%d. 12.67%

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45. Fabella Company budgeted sales on account of P120, 000 for July, P211, 000 for August and P198, 000 for September. Collection experience indicates that 60% of the budgeted sales will be collected the amount after the sale, 36% the second month, and 4% will be uncollectible. The cash receipts from accounts receivable that should be budgeted for September would be

a. P169, 800b. P147, 960c. P197, 880d. P194, 760

XIV. RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT

46. Changing a firm’s credit terms from 2/20, net/60 to 2/10, net/30 will generally

a. Increase the average collection period and increase salesb. Increase the average collection period and reduce salesc. Reduce the average collection period and increase salesd. Reduce the average collection period and reduce sales.

47. If a firm purchases raw materials from its supplier on a 2/10, net/60 cash discount basis, the equivalent annual interest rate (using a 360-day year) of foregoing the cash discount and making payment on the 60th day is

a. 14.7%b. 73.5%c. 12.2%d. Some amount other than those given above

48. If a firm’s credit terms require payment within 45 days but allow a discount of 2% if paid within 15 days (using a 360-day year), the approximate cost/benefit of the trade credit terms is

a. 2%b. 16%c. 48%d. 24%

49. When a company offers credit terms of 2/10, net/30, the annual interest cost, based on a 360-day year, is

a. 24.0%b. 24.5%c. 35.3%d. 36.7%

XV. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

50. The size of safety stocks for inventory is important for most firms. Though several factors can be cited as contributing to the determination of the size of safety stocks that a firm should carry, the issue can often be reduced to a single factor. Which one of the following statements best summarizes the factor that affects the level of safety stock that a firm will carry?

a. The amount of idle cash management believes it has to invest in safety stock.

b. The rapidity with which the inventory position will turn over.c. The level of production the firm’s bank is willing to finance.d. The level of uncertainty with respect to an out-of-stock condition that

management is willing to accept.

51. The following information regarding inventory policy was assembled by the JRJ Corporation. The company uses a 50-week year in all calculations.

Sales 10, 000 units per year

Order Quantity 2, 000 units

Safety Stocks 1, 300 units

Lead Time 4 weeks

The reorder point is

a. 3, 300 unitsb. 2, 100 unitsc. 100 unitsd. 1, 300 units

XVI. CAPITAL BUDGETING

Questions 52 and 53 are based on the following data:

Allo foundation, a tax exempt organization, invested P200, 000 in a five-year project at the beginning of 19x5. Allo estimates that the annual cash savings from this project will amount to P65, 000. The P200, 000 of assets will be depreciated over their five-year life on the straight line basis. On investments of this type, Allo’s desired rate of return is 12%.

52. The net present value of the project is

a. P34, 325b. P36, 400c. P90, 000

d. P125, 000

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53. Allo’s time-adjusted rate of return on this project is

a. Less than 12%b. Less than 14%, but more than 12%c. Less than 16%, but more than 14%d. More than 16%

54. Under the time-adjusted rate of return capital budgeting technique, it is assumed that cash flows are reinvested at the

a. Cost of capitalb. Hurdle rate of returnc. Rate earned by the investmentd. There is no assumption about reinvestment of cash flows

55. Rano Co. has the opportunity to invest in a two-year project which is expected to produce cash flow from operation, net of income taxes, of P100, 000 in the first year and P200, 000 in the second year. Rano has a cost of capital of 20%. For this project, Rano should be willing to invest immediately a maximum of

a. P283, 300b. P249, 900c. P222, 100d. P208, 200

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56. The net present value capital budgeting technique can be used when cash flows from period to period are:

Uniform Uneven

a. No Yesb. No Noc. Yes Nod. Yes Yes

57. It is assumed that cash flows are reinvested at the rate actually earned by the investment in which of the following capital budgeting techniques?

Time-adjusted rate of return Net present value

a. Yes Yesb. Yes Noc. No Nod. No Yes

58. If income tax considerations are ignored, how is straight line depreciation expense used in the following capital budgeting techniques?

Time-adjusted rate of return Net present value

a. Excluded Excludedb. Excluded Includedc. Included Excludedd. Included Included

59. The payback capital budgeting technique considers:

Income over entire Time value

Life of project of money

a. No Nob. No Yesc. Yes Yesd. Yes No

Questions 60 and 61 are based on the following

Consideration is being given to the possible purchase of a P30, 000 machine for Alo, which is expected to result in a decrease of P12, 000 per year in cash operating expenses. This machine, which has no residual value, has an estimated useful life of five years and will be depreciated on a straight-line basis. (Ignore income taxes).

60. For the new machine, the simple rate of return based on initial investment would be

a. 12%b. 20%c. 30%d. 40%

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61. If income taxes are ignore, the payback period for the new machine would be

a. 1.67 yearsb. 2.50 yearsc. 4.17 yearsd. 5.00 years

XVII. FINANCING DECISIONS

62. For 19x9, Nelson Industries increased earnings before interest and taxes by 17%. During the same period, net income after tax increased by 42%. The degree of financial leverage that existed during 19x9 is

a. 1.70b. 4.20c. 2.47d. 5.90

XVIII. PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY

63. Which of the following is not an activity covered by feasibility study?

a. Activity based accounting of the endeavor leading to a conclusionb. Collection of datac. Evaluation and analysis of data collectedd. Formulation of recommendation

64. Among the following major parts of a project feasibility study, which grouping is considered critical?

a. Management, financial and social returnsb. Technical. Financial and environmental aspectsc. Economic benefits, management, financiald. Marketing, engineering or technical and financial

65. The statements below about project feasibility studies are the true except:

a. Any change which can materially alter the assumptions used in the preparation of the forecast will render it useless

b. It is important for government agencies in order to determine entitlement to government incentives

c. It also covers the social desirability aspects of a proposed undertaking

d. Since data gathering is a basic step in its preparation, all the necessary and required information will always be available.

66. In a project feasibility study, which of the following is true?

a. The study is not affected by any significant change in actual business conditions as compared to the assumptions used in making the forecast

b. The study is based on available information and opinions of the party involved in the preparation of the study.

c. (a) and (b)d. None of the above

ANSWER KEY1. A2. A3. C4. C5. B6. C7. A8. A9. D10.D11.A12.B13.D14.C15.A16.B

44.D45.A46.D47.A48.D49.D50.D51.B52.A53.D54.C55.C56.D57.B58.A59.A

17.D18.A19.C20.A21.B22.A23.B24.D25.A26.B27.C28.C29.B30.A31.C32.A33.D34.D35.D36.C37.D38.A39.C40.A41.B42.C43.A

60.B61.B62.C63.A64.D65.D66.B

We must prepare for every fight that we’re going to face. When at times you feel you wanted to give up, make a rest but never stop pursuing your dreams. Every winning is worthy when we strive hard to achieve it.

When we left nothing but God, we will realize that God is enough. Lot of people say “mahirap maging CPA”… but always bear in mind that “walang mahirap kay God”….

KAYA NATIN YAN… I believe, merong lalabas ulit sa mga compilation na ito sa October Board Exam kase nasa test bank na ng examiner ang mga yan. I hope mapasadahan nyo kahit saglit lang ito. Every point is important …Good luck to all!!!

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