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O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz - Inventory Costing

Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________
Date: _________________________
Score: ________ / 40

Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 40 Marks

Instructions:

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Show all necessary workings clearly.
Use a calculator where necessary.
For ratio calculations, provide answers to two decimal places unless stated otherwise.

Section A: Foundational Calculations (Questions 1-8)

Define the term "Inventory" in the context of a trading business. (1)
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State the accounting principle that requires inventory to be valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). (1)
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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. (2)
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Explain the difference between the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and AVCO (Weighted Average Cost) methods of inventory valuation. (2)
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Calculate the ending inventory value if the cost is $1,200 and the net realizable value is$ 950. (1)
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If the cost of sales for the year is $45,000 and the average inventory is$ 5,000, calculate the inventory turnover ratio. (2)
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A business has a cost of sales of $60,000 and an average inventory of$ 8,000. Calculate the days sales in inventory. (2)
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State one reason why a business might choose the FIFO method over the AVCO method. (1)
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Section B: Application and Analysis (Questions 9-15)

Scenario for Questions 9-11: Luxe Gear records the following inventory movements for June 2024:

June 1: Opening Inventory: 100 units @ $10 each
June 10: Purchase: 200 units @ $12 each
June 20: Sale: 150 units
June 25: Purchase: 100 units @ $15 each

Calculate the value of the ending inventory as at 30 June 2024 using the FIFO method. (3)
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Calculate the value of the ending inventory as at 30 June 2024 using the AVCO method. (3)
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Compare the effect of FIFO and AVCO on the gross profit when prices are rising. Which method results in a higher profit? (2)
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A business finds that its days sales in inventory has increased from 45 days to 62 days over two years. Explain what this trend indicates about the business's efficiency. (3)
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Explain why the "Prudence Concept" is applied when valuing inventory at the lower of cost and NRV. (2)
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Calculate the cost of sales for a period where:
- Opening Inventory: $12,000
- Purchases: $85,000
- Returns Outwards: $3,000
- Closing Inventory: $15,000 (2)
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If a business overstates its closing inventory, state the effect on: (a) Gross Profit (1) (b) Current Assets (1)
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Section C: Integrated Problems (Questions 16-20)

Prepare the Inventory T-account for the month of July 2024 based on the following:
- July 1: Balance b/d $5,000
- July 15: Purchases $12,000
- July 31: Balance c/d $6,000 (4)
  
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A business has the following data for 2023 and 2024:
- 2023: Cost of Sales = $100,000; Avg Inventory =$ 10,000
- 2024: Cost of Sales = $120,000; Avg Inventory =$ 15,000 Calculate the days sales in inventory for both years. (4)
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Based on your answer to Question 17, recommend one action the business can take to improve its inventory management. Justify your answer. (3)
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Describe the impact of using the AVCO method on the Statement of Financial Position during a period of falling prices. (2)
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A business has inventory with a cost of $5,000. It will cost$ 200 to complete the item and $100 to sell it. The expected selling price is$ 4,600. Calculate the value at which this inventory should be recorded. (2)
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Answer Key - O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz (Inventory Costing)

Definition: The goods held by a business for the purpose of resale in the ordinary course of business. (1)
Principle: Prudence Concept. (1)
Calculation: $4,500 +$ 12,000 - $3,200 =$ 13,300. (2)
Difference: FIFO assumes the oldest stock is sold first; AVCO calculates a weighted average cost for all units available for sale. (2)
Calculation: $950 (Lower of$ 1,200 and $950). (1)
Calculation: $45,000 /$ 5,000 = 9 times. (2)
Calculation: (365 / ( $60,000 /$ 8,000)) = 365 / 7.5 = 48.67 days. (2)
Reason: It reflects the actual flow of goods for most businesses (older stock sold first) or results in a higher ending inventory value during inflation. (1)
FIFO Calculation:
- Total units = 100 + 200 + 100 = 400. Sold 150. Remaining = 250.
- 100 units @ $15 (latest) =$ 1,500
- 150 units @ $12 (next latest) =$ 1,800
- Total = $3,300. (3)
AVCO Calculation:
- Total Cost = (10010) + (20012) + (100*15) = 1,000 + 2,400 + 1,500 = $4,900.
- Total Units = 400.
- Avg Cost = $4,900 / 400 =$ 12.25 per unit.
- Ending Inventory = 250 units * $12.25 =$ 3,062.50. (3)
Comparison: FIFO results in a lower cost of sales (older, cheaper stock used) and therefore a higher gross profit. (2)
Analysis: The trend indicates a decrease in efficiency. Inventory is taking longer to sell, which may suggest overstocking, obsolescence, or a drop in demand. (3)
Prudence: To ensure that assets (inventory) and profits are not overstated. By using the lower value, the business prepares for potential losses. (2)
Calculation: $12,000 + ($ 85,000 - $3,000) -$ 15,000 = $12,000 +$ 82,000 - $15,000 =$ 79,000. (2)
Effect: (a) Gross Profit: Overstated (Cost of sales is understated). (1) (b) Current Assets: Overstated. (1)
T-Account: Debit side:
- July 1 Balance b/d $5,000
- July 15 Purchases $12,000 Credit side:
- July 31 Cost of Sales $11,000 (Balancing figure)
- July 31 Balance c/d $6,000 (4 marks: Correct format, correct entries, correct balancing, correct b/d for next month).
Calculation:
- 2023: 365 / ( $100,000 /$ 10,000) = 365 / 10 = 36.50 days.
- 2024: 365 / ( $120,000 /$ 15,000) = 365 / 8 = 45.63 days. (4)
Recommendation: Implement a "Just-in-Time" (JIT) inventory system or offer discounts to clear slow-moving stock. Justification: The days sales in inventory has increased, indicating slower turnover and tied-up capital. (3)
Impact: During falling prices, AVCO will result in a higher ending inventory value compared to FIFO, as the average includes the older, more expensive stock. (2)
Calculation:
- NRV = Selling Price - (Completion Cost + Selling Cost)
- NRV = $4,600 - ($ 200 + $100) =$ 4,300.
- Value = Lower of $5,000 and$ 4,300 = $4,300. (2)