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O Level Principles of Accounts Practice Paper 2

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O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz - Inventory Costing

Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Score: ________ / 50

Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 50

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: Fundamental Concepts (Questions 1-5)

Focus: Definitions, Accounting Concepts, and Basic Logic

  1. Define "Inventory" in the context of a trading business. (2m)
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  2. State the accounting principle used when inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). (1m)
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  3. Explain why a business would value inventory at NRV instead of cost if the NRV is lower. (2m)
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  4. Distinguish between the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and AVCO (Weighted Average Cost) methods of inventory valuation. (2m)
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  5. State one reason why a business might prefer the AVCO method over the FIFO method. (1m)
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Section B: Basic Calculations (Questions 6-12)

Focus: Cost of Sales, Ending Inventory, and T-Accounts

  1. A trader has opening inventory of 4,500,purchasesof4,500, purchases of 12,000, and closing inventory of $3,200. Calculate the cost of sales. (2m)
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  2. If the cost of sales is 18,000andtheopeninginventorywas18,000 and the opening inventory was 2,000 while closing inventory was $1,500, calculate the total purchases for the period. (2m)
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  3. A business has 500 units of a product. 200 units cost 10eachand300unitscost10 each and 300 units cost 12 each. Calculate the total value of inventory using the Weighted Average Cost method. (3m)
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  4. Using the data from Question 8, if 100 units are sold, calculate the cost of sales using the FIFO method. (2m)
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  5. Using the data from Question 8, if 100 units are sold, calculate the value of the remaining inventory using the FIFO method. (3m)
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  6. A business records the following:

    • 1 Jan: Opening Inventory 10 units @ $5
    • 5 Jan: Purchase 20 units @ $6
    • 10 Jan: Sold 15 units Calculate the closing inventory value using AVCO. (4m)
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  7. Prepare a basic Inventory T-account for the month of May.

    • May 1: Balance b/d $2,000
    • May 15: Purchases $5,000
    • May 31: Closing inventory $1,800 Show the balance carried down. (4m)






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Section C: Analysis and Application (Questions 13-20)

Focus: Ratios, Profit Impact, and Decision Making

  1. Calculate the Inventory Turnover Ratio if the Cost of Sales is 120,000andtheAverageInventoryis120,000 and the Average Inventory is 15,000. (2m)
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  2. Using the result from Question 13, calculate the Days Sales in Inventory. (2m)
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  3. A business has the following data for two years:

    • Year 1: Cost of Sales 80,000;AverageInventory80,000; Average Inventory 10,000
    • Year 2: Cost of Sales 90,000;AverageInventory90,000; Average Inventory 15,000 Calculate the Days Sales in Inventory for both years. (4m)
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  4. Based on your answer to Question 15, comment on the efficiency of the business's inventory management. (2m)
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  5. In a period of rising prices, which method (FIFO or AVCO) will result in a higher closing inventory value? Justify your answer. (3m)
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  6. Explain the effect on Gross Profit if the closing inventory is accidentally overstated. (3m)
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  7. A business has a very high Days Sales in Inventory compared to the industry average. State two possible reasons for this. (2m)
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  8. Recommend two ways a business can reduce its Days Sales in Inventory to improve liquidity. (4m)
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Answers

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

1. Definition of Inventory (2m)

  • Goods held for resale in the ordinary course of business. (2 marks)

2. Accounting Principle (1m)

  • Prudence Concept. (1 mark)

3. NRV vs Cost (2m)

  • To ensure assets are not overstated and profits are not overstated (Prudence). (2 marks)

4. FIFO vs AVCO (2m)

  • FIFO: Assumes the oldest stock is sold first. (1 mark)
  • AVCO: Calculates a weighted average cost for all units available for sale. (1 mark)

5. Preference for AVCO (1m)

  • Smoothens out price fluctuations over time. (1 mark)

6. Cost of Sales Calculation (2m)

  • 4,500+4,500 + 12,000 - 3,200=3,200 = 13,300. (2 marks)

7. Purchases Calculation (2m)

  • 18,000=18,000 = 2,000 + Purchases - 1,5001,500 \rightarrowPurchases=Purchases =17,500. (2 marks)

8. AVCO Total Value (3m)

  • Total Cost = (200 * 10) + (300 * 12) = 2,000+2,000 + 3,600 = $5,600. (3 marks)

9. FIFO Cost of Sales (2m)

  • 100 units from the first batch @ 10=10 = 1,000. (2 marks)

10. FIFO Closing Inventory (3m)

  • Remaining: 100 units @ 10+300units@10 + 300 units @ 12 = 1,000+1,000 + 3,600 = $4,600. (3 marks)

11. AVCO Closing Inventory (4m)

  • Total units = 30. Total cost = (105) + (206) = $170.
  • Avg cost per unit = 170/30=170 / 30 = 5.67.
  • Remaining units = 30 - 15 = 15.
  • Value = 15 * 5.67=5.67 = 85.05. (4 marks)

12. Inventory T-Account (4m)

  • Debit: Balance b/d 2,000;Purchases2,000; Purchases 5,000.
  • Credit: Cost of Sales (balancing figure) 5,200;Balancec/d5,200; Balance c/d 1,800.
  • Next period: Balance b/d $1,800 on Debit. (4 marks)

13. Inventory Turnover Ratio (2m)

  • 120,000/120,000 / 15,000 = 8 times. (2 marks)

14. Days Sales in Inventory (2m)

  • 365 / 8 = 45.63 days. (2 marks)

15. Two-Year Comparison (4m)

  • Year 1: 365 / (80,000/10,000) = 365 / 8 = 45.63 days. (2 marks)
  • Year 2: 365 / (90,000/15,000) = 365 / 6 = 60.83 days. (2 marks)

16. Efficiency Comment (2m)

  • Efficiency has decreased. The business takes longer to sell its inventory (from 45.63 to 60.83 days), suggesting slower sales or overstocking. (2 marks)

17. Rising Prices (3m)

  • FIFO. (1 mark) Because FIFO assumes the oldest (cheaper) items are sold first, the closing inventory consists of the most recent (more expensive) purchases. (2 marks)

18. Overstated Closing Inventory (3m)

  • Closing inventory is subtracted from Cost of Goods Available for Sale. (1 mark)
  • Overstating closing inventory decreases the Cost of Sales. (1 mark)
  • Lower Cost of Sales leads to an overstated Gross Profit. (1 mark)

19. High Days Sales Reasons (2m)

  • Poor demand for products / Obsolete stock. (1 mark)
  • Intentional stockpiling due to expected price rises. (1 mark)

20. Liquidity Recommendations (4m)

  • Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory system to reduce stock levels. (2 marks)
  • Offer discounts for bulk purchases to clear slow-moving stock faster. (2 marks)