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Exhale ( Pty ) Ltd engages in the manufacture and retail of luxurious, scented diffusers. The company started its operations 5 years ago when Anne

Exhale (Pty) Ltd engages in the manufacture and retail of luxurious, scented diffusers. The company started its operations 5 years ago when Anne Apple saw a need in the market for personal care items, specifically these diffusers. The company hit a slump during the COVID pandemic but quickly began to grow as the hospitality industry started to operate once more. Exhale (Pty) Ltd supplies boutique hotels and restaurants with their signature diffusers.Anne Apple has approached you, her friend for some advice regarding her company and its financial records. You have recently qualified as a chartered accountant and have explained to Anne Apple that financial statements are prepared and presented at least annually and are directed toward the common information needs of a wide range of users.During the 2022 financial year, Anne Apple (Pty) Ltd, purchased machinery for R45 000 on 01/01/2021. The transport costs for bringing the machinery to location was R2 500. Installation fees were R7500. Initial operating losses were R5000. The depreciation on the machinery is 20% p.a. using the cost method (straight-line method of depreciation); the machinery has a nil residual value. The entity uses the revaluation method to measure property, plant and equipment.The company revalues its machinery on an annual basis and records the fair value adjustments. The following fair values were given:Fair value 31/12/2022 Fair value 31/12/2023 Fair value 31/12/2024Required:R45 000 R27 000 R22 0001.1 List the users of financial statements identified by The Accounting Framework and briefly discuss their needs for information. (6)1.2 

Briefly discuss the relationship between the information needs of investors and of other users. 

Calculate the cost of the machinery. 
Prepare the journal entries to record the transaction above for the years ended 2021, 2022 and 2023 and 2024    

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