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O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz - Inventory Costing

Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Score: ________ / 40

Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 40

Instructions:

Answer all questions.
Show all necessary workings for calculation questions.
Use a calculator where necessary.
Round all ratio answers to two decimal places.

Section A: Fundamental Calculations (Questions 1-8)

Define "Cost of Sales". [1] \
Calculate the cost of sales for the month of October 2023 given:
- Opening Inventory: $4,200
- Purchases: $15,800
- Closing Inventory: $3,100 [1] \
A business has opening inventory of $2,000 and closing inventory of$ 3,000. Calculate the average inventory. [1] \
If the Cost of Sales is $45,000 and the average inventory is$ 5,000, calculate the inventory turnover ratio. [1] \
Calculate the ending inventory as at 31 December 2023:
- Total goods available for sale: $22,000
- Cost of goods sold: $14,500 [1] \
A business uses the FIFO method. On 1 Jan, it had 10 units at $5 each. On 15 Jan, it bought 10 units at$ 7 each. If 12 units were sold, what is the value of the remaining inventory? [2] \
Using the data from Question 6, what would the remaining inventory value be if the AVCO method was used? [2] \
State the effect on the gross profit if the closing inventory is overstated by $500. [1] \

Section B: Structured Applications (Questions 9-15)

Explain the "lower of cost and net realizable value" (NRV) principle. [2] \
Which accounting concept supports the valuation of inventory at the lower of cost and NRV? Explain why. [2] \
Distinguish between the FIFO and AVCO methods of inventory valuation. [2] \
A business has the following data:
- Cost of Sales (2023): $120,000
- Average Inventory (2023): $15,000 Calculate the days sales in inventory for 2023. [2] \
Compare the effect of FIFO and AVCO on the Statement of Financial Position during a period of rising prices. [2] \
If a business has a very high "days sales in inventory" figure, what does this indicate about its inventory management? [2] \
List two factors that might cause the Net Realizable Value (NRV) of inventory to be lower than its cost. [2] \

Section C: Integrated Scenarios (Questions 16-20)

Scenario for Q16-18: Zion Traders provides the following information for the year ended 30 June 2024:

Inventory at 1 July 2023: $8,000
Inventory at 30 June 2024: $12,000
Purchases for the year: $60,000
Revenue for the year: $95,000

Calculate the Cost of Sales for the year ended 30 June 2024. [2] \
Calculate the Gross Profit for the year ended 30 June 2024. [2] \
Calculate the days sales in inventory for the year ended 30 June 2024. [3] \
Prepare a T-account for Inventory for the month of March 2024.
- Balance b/d (1 Mar): $5,000
- Purchases during March: $12,000
- Closing balance (31 Mar): $6,500 [4]
  
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A business is facing a liquidity crisis. Recommend two actions it could take specifically regarding its inventory to improve its current ratio. Justify your answers. [4] \

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Answer Key - O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz (Inventory Costing)

Definition: The total direct cost of the goods sold by a business during a specific accounting period. (1m)
Calculation: $4,200 +$ 15,800 - $3,100 = **$ 16,900** (1m)
Calculation: ( $2,000 +$ 3,000) / 2 = $2,500 (1m)
Calculation: $45,000 /$ 5,000 = 9 times (1m)
Calculation: $22,000 -$ 14,500 = $7,500 (1m)
FIFO: 12 units sold (10 @ $5, 2 @$ 7). Remaining: 8 units @ $7 = **$ 56** (2m)
AVCO: Avg cost = ( $50 +$ 70) / 20 = $6 per unit. Remaining: 8 units @$ 6 = $48 (2m)
Effect: Gross profit is overstated (Closing inventory $\uparrow$ $\rightarrow$ Cost of Sales $\downarrow$ $\rightarrow$ Gross Profit $\uparrow$ ). (1m)
Explanation: Inventory should be recorded at whichever is lower: the original purchase cost or the estimated selling price minus costs to complete/sell. (2m)
Concept: Prudence Concept. (1m) It ensures assets and profits are not overstated and potential losses are recognized. (1m)
Distinction: FIFO assumes the first goods purchased are the first sold; AVCO assigns a weighted average cost to all units. (2m)
Calculation:
- Turnover Ratio = $120,000 /$ 15,000 = 8
- Days = 365 / 8 = 45.63 days (2m)
Comparison: FIFO results in a higher ending inventory value (more recent, higher prices), thus overstating assets compared to AVCO. (2m)
Indication: Slow-moving inventory or overstocking; inefficient inventory management. (2m)
Factors: Physical damage, obsolescence (outdated style/tech), or a drop in market demand. (2m)
Calculation: $8,000 +$ 60,000 - $12,000 = **$ 56,000** (2m)
Calculation: $95,000 -$ 56,000 = $39,000 (2m)
Calculation:
- Avg Inventory = ( $8,000 +$ 12,000) / 2 = $10,000 (1m)
- Turnover Ratio = $56,000 /$ 10,000 = 5.6 (1m)
- Days = 365 / 5.6 = 65.18 days (1m)
T-Account:
- Debit side: Balance b/d $5,000; Purchases$ 12,000.
- Credit side: Cost of Sales $10,500; Balance c/d$ 6,500.
- Balance b/d (Apr 1): $6,500 on Debit side. (4m)
Recommendations:
- Action 1: Implement a clearance sale to reduce slow-moving stock. (1m) Justification: Converts inventory into cash, increasing the current asset (cash) and reducing inventory, improving the quick ratio. (1m)
- Action 2: Adopt Just-in-Time (JIT) ordering. (1m) Justification: Reduces the amount of capital tied up in inventory, lowering storage costs and improving overall liquidity. (1m)