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O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz - Inventory Costing

Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Score: ________ / 45

Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 45

Instructions:

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Show all workings clearly for calculation questions.
Use a calculator where necessary.
Round all final answers to two decimal places unless stated otherwise.

Section A: Basic Calculations (Questions 1-8)

Define the term "Cost of Sales". (2 marks)
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A business has opening inventory of $4,500, purchases of$ 12,000, and closing inventory of $3,200. Calculate the cost of sales. (1 mark)
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Calculate the ending inventory as at 31 December 2024 given:
- Inventory on hand: $8,000
- Goods held on consignment for a supplier: $1,200
- Damaged goods (worthless): $300 (1 mark)
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State the accounting concept that requires inventory to be valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. (1 mark)
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Explain why the "Prudence Concept" is applied when valuing inventory. (2 marks)
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A business has a Cost of Sales of $150,000 and an average inventory of$ 25,000. Calculate the inventory turnover ratio. (1 mark)
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Using the data from Question 6, calculate the days sales in inventory. (2 marks)
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If the closing inventory is overstated by $1,000, state the effect on the Gross Profit for the period. (1 mark)
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Section B: Application & Analysis (Questions 9-15)

Scenario for Questions 9-11: Luxe Gadgets uses the FIFO method. The following transactions occurred in March:

March 1: Opening Inventory: 10 units @ $50 each
March 10: Purchased 20 units @ $55 each
March 20: Sold 25 units

Calculate the value of the ending inventory as at 31 March. (2 marks)
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Calculate the cost of sales for the 25 units sold on 20 March. (2 marks)
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If Luxe Gadgets had used the Weighted Average Cost (AVCO) method instead, would the ending inventory value be higher or lower than the FIFO value? (Assume prices are rising). (2 marks)
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Distinguish between "Cost" and "Net Realizable Value (NRV)" in the context of inventory valuation. (2 marks)
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A business has the following data for two years:
- 2023: Cost of Sales $80,000; Average Inventory$ 10,000
- 2024: Cost of Sales $95,000; Average Inventory$ 15,000 Calculate the days sales in inventory for both years. (4 marks)
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Based on your answer to Question 13, comment on the efficiency of the business's inventory management. (2 marks)
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State two reasons why a business might prefer the FIFO method over the AVCO method. (2 marks)
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Section C: Structured & Comprehensive (Questions 16-20)

Prepare the Inventory T-account for Swift Retail for January 2024.
- Jan 1: Balance b/d $2,000
- Jan 15: Purchases $5,000
- Jan 31: Closing inventory $1,500 (3 marks)
  
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Explain the impact of using the FIFO method on the Statement of Financial Position during a period of rising prices. (3 marks)
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A business has a current ratio of 2.5 and a quick ratio of 0.8. (a) What does this significant difference suggest about the business's inventory? (2 marks)
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(b) Recommend one action the business can take to improve its quick ratio. (2 marks)
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Discuss how an overvaluation of closing inventory affects both the Income Statement and the Statement of Financial Position. (4 marks)
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A business is deciding whether to change its inventory valuation method from AVCO to FIFO. Suggest two non-accounting factors the business should consider before making this change. (4 marks)
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O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz - Inventory Costing (Answers)

Section A: Basic Calculations

Definition: The total direct cost of the goods sold by a business during a specific period. (2 marks)
Calculation: $4,500 +$ 12,000 - $3,200 = **$ 13,300** (1 mark)
Calculation: $8,000 -$ 300 = $7,700 (Consignment goods are excluded) (1 mark)
Concept: Prudence Concept (1 mark)
Explanation: To ensure that assets (inventory) and profits are not overstated. (2 marks)
Calculation: $150,000 /$ 25,000 = 6 times (1 mark)
Calculation: 365 / 6 = 60.83 days (2 marks)
Effect: Gross Profit will be overstated (Closing inventory is subtracted from COGS; higher closing inventory $\rightarrow$ lower COGS $\rightarrow$ higher GP). (1 mark)

Section B: Application & Analysis

FIFO Ending Inventory:
- Total units = 10 + 20 = 30. Sold 25. Remaining = 5 units.
- Remaining units are from the latest purchase: 5 units @ $55 = **$ 275** (2 marks)
FIFO Cost of Sales:
- 10 units @ $50 =$ 500
- 15 units @ $55 =$ 825
- Total = $1,325 (2 marks)
Comparison: Lower. In a period of rising prices, AVCO averages the old lower costs and new higher costs, resulting in a lower ending inventory value than FIFO (which uses only the most recent, highest prices). (2 marks)
Distinction: Cost is the purchase price plus costs to bring inventory to saleable condition. NRV is the estimated selling price minus costs to complete and sell. (2 marks)
Days Sales in Inventory:
- 2023: 365 / ( $80,000 /$ 10,000) = 365 / 8 = 45.63 days
- 2024: 365 / ( $95,000 /$ 15,000) = 365 / 6.33 = 57.66 days (4 marks)
Comment: Efficiency has decreased. The business is holding inventory for longer (from 45.63 to 57.66 days), which may indicate slow-moving stock or overstocking. (2 marks)
Reasons:
- Ending inventory on SFP reflects current market prices.
- Easier to understand/track physical flow of goods for perishable items. (2 marks)

Section C: Structured & Comprehensive

Inventory Account:
- Debit: Balance b/d $2,000; Purchases$ 5,000
- Credit: Cost of Sales (balancing figure) $5,500; Balance c/d$ 1,500
- Balance b/d (next month) $1,500 (3 marks)
Impact: During rising prices, FIFO uses the most recent (higher) costs for ending inventory. This results in a higher asset value on the SFP compared to AVCO. (3 marks)
Liquidity Analysis:
- (a) Suggests a very high proportion of current assets are tied up in inventory, as the quick ratio (excluding inventory) is significantly lower than the current ratio. (2 marks)
- (b) Implement a "Just-in-Time" (JIT) system to reduce inventory levels or offer discounts to clear slow-moving stock. (2 marks)
Overvaluation Impact:
- Income Statement: Cost of Sales is understated $\rightarrow$ Gross Profit and Net Profit are overstated. (2 marks)
- SFP: Current Assets are overstated $\rightarrow$ Total Assets and Equity (via profit) are overstated. (2 marks)
Non-Accounting Factors:
- Tax implications: Different methods affect profit and thus tax liabilities.
- Consistency/Industry Standard: Whether the change aligns with competitors for better comparability.
- Management effort: The administrative cost/complexity of switching systems. (Any two: 4 marks)