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O Level Principles of Accounts Practice Paper 1
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TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) - Principles of Accounts O-Level
School: TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)
Subject: Principles of Accounts
Level: O-Level
Paper: Practice Paper (Version 1 of 5)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks: 60
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______________
Date: ______________
Instructions
- Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
- Show all workings clearly. Marks will be awarded for correct method and final answers.
- Use the inventory costing methods FIFO and AVCO where stated.
- Round monetary values to 2 decimal places where applicable.
Section A: Basic Inventory Calculations (Questions 1–5) [12 marks]
1. [2 marks] Calculate the cost of sales for the month of March 2025 using the following:
- Opening inventory: $4,200
- Purchases: $11,500
- Closing inventory: $3,800
2. [1 mark] State the formula for cost of sales.
3. [2 marks] A business had opening inventory of 6,000,closinginventoryof7,500, and cost of sales of $22,000. Calculate the purchases for the year.
4. [3 marks] Prepare the inventory account (T-account) for April 2025:
- Opening balance 1 Apr: $3,000
- Purchases 10 Apr: $5,000
- Issues 20 Apr: $4,200 Show balance c/d and b/d.
5. [4 marks] Explain, with reference to an accounting concept, how inventory is valued in the financial statements.
Section B: FIFO and AVCO Methods (Questions 6–12) [24 marks]
6. [3 marks] The following purchases and issues occurred in June 2025:
- 1 Jun: Opening inventory 100 units @ $5
- 5 Jun: Purchase 200 units @ $6
- 12 Jun: Issue 150 units
- 20 Jun: Purchase 100 units @ $7
- 25 Jun: Issue 200 units
Using FIFO, calculate the closing inventory value at 30 Jun.
7. [3 marks] Using the same data as Question 6, calculate the closing inventory value at 30 Jun using AVCO (weighted average cost, recalculated after each purchase).
8. [2 marks] State one reason why FIFO and AVCO may give different closing inventory values.
9. [3 marks] A company uses FIFO. Opening inventory: 50 units @ 10.Purchase:100units@12. Issue: 80 units. Calculate the cost of the issue and the closing inventory.
10. [3 marks] A company uses AVCO. Opening: 200 units @ 4.Purchase:300units@5. Issue: 250 units. Calculate the issue cost and closing inventory value.
11. [4 marks] Compare the effect of FIFO and AVCO on reported profit during a period of rising prices. Explain your answer.
12. [6 marks] The following transactions for July 2025:
- 1 Jul: Opening 80 units @ $9
- 8 Jul: Purchase 120 units @ $10
- 15 Jul: Issue 100 units
- 22 Jul: Purchase 100 units @ $11
- 28 Jul: Issue 150 units
(a) Calculate closing inventory using FIFO. [3]
(b) Calculate closing inventory using AVCO. [3]
Section C: Analysis and Interpretation (Questions 13–17) [14 marks]
13. [2 marks] Calculate the days sales in inventory for the year ended 31 Dec 2024:
- Cost of sales: $73,000
- Opening inventory: $8,000
- Closing inventory: $9,000
14. [2 marks] Using the same figures as Q13, calculate the inventory turnover ratio.
15. [3 marks] A business has cost of sales 120,000,openinginventory10,000, closing inventory 14,000.Calculatedayssalesininventoryfor2023and2024if2024closingis16,000 and 2024 cost of sales 130,000(2023opening=9,000).
16. [4 marks] Explain how a high days sales in inventory may affect a company's liquidity. Use accounting reasoning.
17. [3 marks] Suggest two measures a business could take to reduce its days sales in inventory.
Section D: Integrated Application (Questions 18–20) [10 marks]
18. [3 marks] A shop's records show:
- Opening inventory (1 Jan): $5,000
- Purchases: $40,000
- Closing inventory (31 Dec): $6,000
- Revenue: $70,000
Calculate gross profit for the year.
19. [3 marks] Using the data below, prepare a extract of the inventory section of the Statement of Financial Position as at 31 Dec 2025:
- Closing inventory: 12,500(valuedatlowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue;cost12,500, NRV $11,800)
20. [4 marks] A retailer is deciding between FIFO and AVCO. During inflation, which method would show lower tax? Explain with calculation logic using a simple example (open 100 @ 2,buy100@3, sell 150).
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) - Principles of Accounts O-Level
Answer Key (Version 1 of 5)
Total Marks: 60
Section A: Basic Inventory Calculations
1. [2 marks]
Cost of sales = Opening inventory + Purchases − Closing inventory
= 4,200+11,500 − 3,800=12,000
Marks: 1 for formula use, 1 for correct answer.
2. [1 mark]
Cost of Sales = Opening Inventory + Purchases − Closing Inventory
(accept "Cost of goods sold = ...")
Mark: 1 for correct formula.
3. [2 marks]
Purchases = Cost of sales + Closing inventory − Opening inventory
= 22,000+7,500 − 6,000=23,500
Marks: 1 for rearrangement, 1 for answer.
4. [3 marks]
Inventory Account (T-account):
Inventory
--------------------------------
Dr | Cr
1 Apr Bal b/d 3,000 | 20 Apr Issue 4,200
10 Apr Pur. 5,000 | 30 Apr Bal c/d 3,800
---------- | ----------
8,000 | 8,000
1 May Bal b/d 3,800 |
Marks: 1 format, 1 entries, 1 balancing.
5. [4 marks]
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value (LCNRV). This applies the prudence concept: do not overstate assets or profit. Cost = purchase cost; NRV = expected selling price − costs to sell. If NRV < cost, write down to NRV.
Marks: 2 for concept (prudence/LCNRV), 2 for explanation.
Section B: FIFO and AVCO Methods
6. [3 marks] FIFO
Issues: 150 from opening (100@5,50@6); 200 from remaining (150@6,50@7).
Closing: 50@7=350.
Marks: 1 layering, 2 answer.
7. [3 marks] AVCO
After 5 Jun: avg = (1005+2006)/300 = 5.67.Afterissue150:bal[email protected].After20Jun:avg=(150∗5.67+100∗7)/250=6.20. Issue 200 → closing [email protected] = $310.
Marks: 2 steps, 1 answer.
8. [2 marks]
Prices change over time; FIFO uses oldest costs for issues, AVCO spreads cost → different closing values.
Mark: 2 for valid reason.
9. [3 marks] FIFO
Issue 80 from opening (50@10,30@12) = 500+360=860.Closing70@12=$840.
Marks: 1 issue, 2 closing.
10. [3 marks] AVCO
Avg after pur = (2004+3005)/500=4.60.Issue250∗4.60=1,150. Closing [email protected]=$1,150.
Marks: 1 avg, 1 issue, 1 closing.
11. [4 marks]
Rising prices: FIFO issues oldest (lower) cost → higher gross profit, higher tax. AVCO smoother, lower profit. Explanation with logic.
Marks: 2 comparison, 2 reasoning.
12. [6 marks]
(a) FIFO: issue 100 (80@9,20@10); issue 150 (100@10,50@11); closing 50@11=550.[3](b)AVCO:after8Julavg=9.60; after issue bal [email protected]; after 22 Jul avg=(1009.6+10011)/200=10.30;issue[email protected];closing[email protected]=515. [3]
Section C: Analysis and Interpretation
13. [2 marks]
Avg inv = (8000+9000)/2=$8,500. DSI = 365/(73000/8500)=42.51 days.
Marks: 1 avg/turnover, 1 DSI.
14. [2 marks]
ITR = 73000/8500 = 8.59 times.
Marks: 1 calc, 1 answer.
15. [3 marks]
2023: avg=(9000+14000)/2=11500; ITR=120000/11500=10.43; DSI=34.99.
2024: avg=(14000+16000)/2=15000; ITR=130000/15000=8.67; DSI=42.10.
Marks: 1 each year + rounding.
16. [4 marks]
High DSI = inventory held long → cash tied up → lower liquidity. Less cash for liabilities.
Marks: 2 effect, 2 reasoning.
17. [3 marks]
- Improve stock control / JIT. 2. Discounts for fast sales / better demand forecasting.
Marks: 1.5 each.
Section D: Integrated Application
18. [3 marks]
COS=5000+40000-6000=39000. GP=70000-39000=31000.
Marks: 1 COS, 2 GP.
19. [3 marks]
Inventory shown at 11,800(LCNRVlower).Extract:CurrentAssets:Inventory11,800.
Marks: 1 rule, 2 value.
20. [4 marks]
FIFO: issue 150 (100@2,50@3)=350; closing 50@3=150. AVCO: avg=2.5; issue 375; closing 125. FIFO lower closing → higher COS → lower profit → lower tax.
Marks: 2 example, 2 conclusion.
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