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TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) - Principles of Accounts O-Level
Practice Paper: Inventory Costing (Version 2 of 5)
School: TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)
Subject: Principles of Accounts
Level: O-Level
Paper: Practice Paper 2 (Topic: Inventory Costing)
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 60
Name: ___________________________
Class: ____________
Date: ____________
Instructions:
- Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
- Show all workings clearly. Marks are awarded for correct method and final answer.
- Use the following abbreviations where needed: FIFO (First In First Out), AVCO (Weighted Average Cost).
- Round monetary values to 2 decimal places unless stated otherwise.
Section A: Basic Inventory Calculations (Questions 1–5) [12 marks]
1. [2 marks] Calculate the cost of sales for the month of March 2025 given:
- Opening inventory: $4,200
- Purchases: $18,500
- Closing inventory: $3,800
2. [1 mark] State the formula for ending (closing) inventory using the periodic system.
3. [3 marks] On 31 May 2025, a physical stock count showed goods as follows:
- Goods in warehouse: $12,000
- Goods in transit to customer (FOB shipping point): $2,500
- Goods on consignment (not owned): $1,800
- Damaged goods (expected scrap value 300,cost900)
Calculate the ending inventory to be reported.
4. [2 marks] Prepare the Inventory T-account for April 2025. Opening balance 5,000(dr);Purchases22,000; Cost of sales $20,000. Show balance c/d and b/d.
5. [4 marks] Explain, with an accounting concept, how inventory is valued. (Max 2 sentences for concept, 2 for explanation)
Section B: FIFO and AVCO Methods (Questions 6–11) [20 marks]
6. [3 marks] A business had the following purchases of Product X:
- 1 Jun: 100 units @ $5.00
- 10 Jun: 150 units @ $5.40
- 20 Jun: 120 units @ $5.80
- Sales on 25 Jun: 300 units
Using FIFO, calculate the cost of goods sold for June.
7. [3 marks] Using the same data as Q6, calculate the closing inventory value under FIFO.
8. [4 marks] Using AVCO (weighted average cost) for the same data as Q6, calculate: (a) the average cost per unit (2 marks) (b) closing inventory value (2 marks)
9. [3 marks] Explain one reason why FIFO may show higher profit than AVCO during a period of rising prices.
10. [3 marks] The following transactions for Item Y occurred:
- Opening: 50 units @ $10
- Purchase 1: 100 units @ $12
- Sale: 120 units
- Purchase 2: 80 units @ $13
Using FIFO, compute cost of goods sold and closing inventory.
11. [4 marks] A store uses AVCO. Opening 200 units @ 4.00.Purchases:300units@4.50. Sales: 350 units. Then purchase 100 units @ $5.00. Calculate closing inventory after all transactions using AVCO (round avg cost to 3 dp).
Section C: Analysis and Interpretation (Questions 12–16) [16 marks]
12. [2 marks] Calculate the inventory turnover ratio for 2024 given cost of sales 120,000andaverageinventory24,000.
13. [2 marks] Using your answer in Q12, calculate days sales in inventory for 2024 (365 days).
14. [4 marks] Compare the following two years and comment on liquidity effect:
- 2023: Cost of sales 90,000,Avginventory30,000
- 2024: Cost of sales 120,000,Avginventory24,000 Calculate days sales in inventory for both and state which year is better for cash flow.
15. [4 marks] A company's inventory records show opening 8,000,closing10,000, cost of sales $50,000. Calculate inventory turnover and days sales in inventory. Recommend one action to improve inventory efficiency.
16. [4 marks] Shown below is a bar chart of inventory levels. Interpret the trend and suggest one business measure.
Image pending generation: chart for Q16.
Section D: Integrated Scenario and Evaluation (Questions 17–20) [12 marks]
17. [3 marks] A trader uses FIFO. In a period of falling prices, would net profit be higher or lower than AVCO? Explain briefly.
18. [3 marks] Give two limitations of using days sales in inventory for decision-making.
19. [3 marks] A business has closing inventory overstated by $2,000. State the effect on gross profit and on net assets, and explain why.
20. [3 marks] Recommend two measures to reduce excessive inventory holding, with reasons.
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) - Principles of Accounts O-Level
Practice Paper: Inventory Costing (Version 2 of 5) - Answer Key
Total Marks: 60
Section A: Basic Inventory Calculations
1. [2 marks]
- Working: Cost of Sales = Opening Inventory + Purchases − Closing Inventory
- = 4,200+18,500 − 3,800=19,900
- Mark breakdown: 1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer.
- Teaching note: Cost of sales is the cost of inventory actually sold. Always use cost, not selling price.
2. [1 mark]
- Answer: Closing Inventory = Opening Inventory + Purchases − Cost of Sales (periodic system).
- Teaching note: This is the basic inventory identity. Some write it as Physical Count + Adjustments.
3. [3 marks]
- Goods in warehouse: $12,000 (include)
- Goods in transit (FOB shipping point): $2,500 (include – risk passed to buyer)
- Goods on consignment: $1,800 (exclude – not owned)
- Damaged goods: report at lower of cost (900)orNRV(300) → $300
- Ending inventory = 12,000 + 2,500 + 300 = $14,800
- Mark breakdown: 1 mark for inclusions/exclusions, 2 marks for correct total.
- Common mistake: Including consignment goods or using cost for damaged.
4. [2 marks]
Inventory Account
Dr Cr
Opening b/d 5,000
Purchases 22,000 Cost of sales 20,000
Bal c/d 7,000
Total 27,000 Total 27,000
Bal b/d 7,000
- Mark: 1 for correct T-format and entries, 1 for balance.
5. [4 marks]
- Concept: Inventory is valued at lower of cost and net realisable value (LCNRV). [2 marks]
- Explanation: Cost is what was paid; NRV is expected selling price less costs to sell. If NRV < cost, write down to avoid overstating assets/profit (prudence). [2 marks]
Section B: FIFO and AVCO Methods
6. [3 marks]
- FIFO: first 100 @ 5=500; next 150 @ 5.40=810; next 50 @ 5.80=290. Total COGS = $1,600.
- Mark: 3 marks for correct layered calc.
7. [3 marks]
- Remaining: 70 units @ 5.80=406. Closing inventory = $406.
- Mark: 3 marks.
8. [4 marks]
- (a) Total cost = (100×5)+(150×5.40)+(120×5.80)=500+810+696=2,006.Totalunits=370.Avg=2006/370=5.4216 ≈ $5.42. [2]
- (b) Closing 70 units × 5.4216=379.51. [2]
9. [3 marks]
- In rising prices, FIFO uses older lower costs for COGS, so COGS lower, gross profit higher than AVCO which averages in newer higher costs. [3]
10. [3 marks]
- FIFO: COGS = 50@10 + 70@12 = 500+840=1,340.Closing=30@12+80@13=360+1040=1,400. [3]
11. [4 marks]
- Open 200@4 = 800. Buy [email protected]=1350. Total 500 units, $2,150, avg=4.30.
- Sell 350 → COGS 350×4.30=1505, left 150 units @4.30=645.
- Buy 100@5=500 → total 250 units, $1,145, new avg=4.58.
- Closing inv = 250×4.58 = $1,145. [4 marks]
Section C: Analysis and Interpretation
12. [2 marks]
- ITR = 120,000 / 24,000 = 5 times. [2]
13. [2 marks]
- DSI = 365 / 5 = 73 days. [2]
14. [4 marks]
- 2023: ITR=90k/30k=3; DSI=365/3=121.67 days.
- 2024: ITR=120k/24k=5; DSI=73 days.
- 2024 better cash flow: inventory sold faster, less cash tied up. [4]
15. [4 marks]
- Avg inv = (8k+10k)/2=9k. ITR=50k/9k=5.56. DSI=365/5.56=65.65 days.
- Action: reduce ordering quantities / improve demand forecasting. [4]
16. [4 marks]
- From chart: Q2 and Q4 peaks (22k,27k); overall rising trend.
- Measure: review Q4 buying to avoid overstock; use just-in-time.
- Mark: 2 for correct reading of values/trend, 2 for sensible measure.
Section D: Integrated Scenario and Evaluation
17. [3 marks]
- Falling prices: FIFO uses older higher costs → COGS higher → net profit lower than AVCO. [3]
18. [3 marks]
- (1) Ignores inventory composition/obsolescence; (2) Averages hide seasonal spikes. [3, 1.5 each]
19. [3 marks]
- Closing inv overstated by 2k→COGSunderstated2k → gross profit overstated 2k;netassetsoverstated2k (inventory asset inflated). [3]
20. [3 marks]
- (1) Implement tighter reorder levels – reduces excess stock; (2) Negotiate faster supplier delivery – lower safety stock. [3, 1.5 each]
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