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Secondary 4 Principles of Accounts Semestral Assessment 1 (Mid-Year) Paper 2

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Secondary 4 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 to earn method marks.
  • Use a calculator where necessary.

Section A: Foundational Concepts (Questions 1-7)

  1. State the basis used for the valuation of inventory at the end of the accounting period. (1m) \

  2. Explain the accounting concept that justifies valuing inventory at the lower of cost and net realisable value. (2m) \

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  3. Define "Net Realisable Value" (NRV) in the context of inventory. (2m) \

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  4. A business uses the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method. If prices of goods are rising, will the closing inventory be valued higher or lower compared to the AVCO method? (1m) \

  5. State one advantage of using the Weighted Average Cost (AVCO) method over the FIFO method. (2m) \

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  6. Distinguish between "Cost Price" and "Selling Price" when calculating the cost of sales. (2m) \

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  7. Identify which of the following should be included in the cost of inventory: (a) Carriage inwards: [Yes / No] (b) Carriage outwards: [Yes / No] (c) Import duties: [Yes / No] (1m)

Section B: Calculations (Questions 8-15)

  1. Calculate the Cost of Sales for Zenith Traders for the year ended 31 December 2023:

    • Opening Inventory: $12,000
    • Purchases: $85,000
    • Purchases Returns: $3,000
    • Carriage Inwards: $1,500
    • Closing Inventory: 15,000(3m)   Answer:15,000 (3m) \ \ \ Answer: _________________

  2. Calculate the Inventory Turnover Rate for Apex Ltd:

    • Cost of Sales: $240,000
    • Opening Inventory: $30,000
    • Closing Inventory: $50,000 (2m)


      Answer: _________________ times

  3. A business has an opening inventory of 5,000andaclosinginventoryof5,000 and a closing inventory of 8,000. If the cost of sales was 42,000,calculatethetotalnetpurchasesfortheperiod.(3m)   Answer:42,000, calculate the total net purchases for the period. (3m) \ \ \ Answer: _________________

  4. Calculate the value of closing inventory using FIFO:

    • Jan 1: 100 units @ $10
    • Feb 1: 100 units @ $12
    • Mar 1: 100 units @ $14
    • Units remaining on Mar 31: 150 units (3m)


      Answer: $_________________

  5. Calculate the value of closing inventory using AVCO (Periodic):

    • Total units purchased during the year: 1,000 units
    • Total cost of purchases: $15,000
    • Units remaining at year-end: 200 units (2m)


      Answer: $_________________

  6. If the Inventory Turnover Rate is 6 times and the average inventory is 12,000,calculatetheCostofSales.(2m)   Answer:12,000, calculate the Cost of Sales. (2m) \ \ \ Answer: _________________

  7. A company's closing inventory was 20,000.However,itwasdiscoveredthatgoodsworth20,000. However, it was discovered that goods worth 2,000 were omitted from the count. Calculate the corrected closing inventory value. (2m)


    Answer: $_________________

  8. Calculate the Gross Profit for the period:

    • Revenue: $100,000
    • Opening Inventory: $10,000
    • Purchases: $50,000
    • Closing Inventory: 12,000(3m)   Answer:12,000 (3m) \ \ \ Answer: _________________

Section C: Analysis and Application (Questions 16-20)

  1. Sarah discovered that her closing inventory for the year ended 31 December 2023 was overstated by $1,500. State the effect of this error on the profit for the year. (2m) \

  2. Compare the inventory turnover rates of two companies:

    • Company A: 8 times per year
    • Company B: 3 times per year Which company is managing its inventory more efficiently? Explain your answer. (4m) \

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  3. Explain two reasons why a business might experience a decrease in its inventory turnover rate over two consecutive years. (4m)
    Reason 1: ________________________________________________________________
    Reason 2: ________________________________________________________________

  4. A business is deciding between FIFO and AVCO. If the business sells perishable goods (e.g., fresh produce), which method more accurately reflects the physical flow of goods? Justify your answer. (4m) \

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  5. A company has a high Gross Profit Margin but a very low Inventory Turnover Rate. Explain the possible implication of this situation on the company's liquidity. (4m) \

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Answers

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Answer Key - Inventory Costing Quiz

  1. Lower of cost and net realisable value (NRV). (1m)

  2. Prudence Concept. (1m) It ensures that assets and profits are not overstated. (1m)

  3. The estimated selling price (1m) minus the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (1m)

  4. Higher. (1m)

  5. It smooths out price fluctuations (1m) and provides a more stable average cost for inventory valuation. (1m)

  6. Cost Price is the amount paid to acquire the item (1m), while Selling Price is the amount the customer pays to the business. (1m)

  7. (a) Yes; (b) No; (c) Yes. (1m)

  8. Working: 12,000+(12,000 + (85,000 - 3,000)+3,000) + 1,500 - 15,000=15,000 = 79,500. (3m) Answer: $79,500

  9. Working: Average Inventory = (30,000+30,000 + 50,000) / 2 = 40,000.Turnover=40,000. Turnover = 240,000 / $40,000 = 6. (2m) Answer: 6 times

  10. Working: 42,000=42,000 = 5,000 + Purchases - 8,000.Purchases=8,000. Purchases = 42,000 + 8,000−8,000 - 5,000 = 45,000.(3m)Answer:45,000. (3m) Answer: 45,000

  11. Working: 100 units @ 14(latest)+50units@14 (latest) + 50 units @ 12 (next latest). 1,400+1,400 + 600 = 2,000.(3m)Answer:2,000. (3m) Answer: 2,000

  12. Working: Average cost per unit = 15,000/1,000=15,000 / 1,000 = 15. Closing inventory = 200 units * 15=15 = 3,000. (2m) Answer: $3,000

  13. Working: 12,000∗6=12,000 * 6 = 72,000. (2m) Answer: $72,000

  14. Working: 20,000+20,000 + 2,000 = 22,000.(2m)Answer:22,000. (2m) Answer: 22,000

  15. Working: COGS = 10,000+10,000 + 50,000 - 12,000=12,000 = 48,000. Gross Profit = 100,000−100,000 - 48,000 = 52,000.(3m)Answer:52,000. (3m) Answer: 52,000

  16. Closing inventory overstated →\rightarrow Cost of Sales understated →\rightarrow Profit is overstated by $1,500. (2m)

  17. Company A is more efficient. (1m) A higher turnover rate indicates that stock is sold and replaced more quickly (1m), reducing holding costs (1m) and the risk of obsolescence (1m).

  18. (Any two of the following):

    • Decrease in market demand for products. (2m)
    • Overstocking/Poor purchasing decisions. (2m)
    • Increased competition leading to slower sales. (2m)
    • Change in product mix to items with longer lead times. (2m)

  19. FIFO. (1m) Perishable goods must be sold in the order they are received to avoid spoilage (1m). FIFO assumes the oldest stock is sold first, which mirrors the actual physical movement of fresh produce. (2m)

  20. A low inventory turnover rate means capital is tied up in unsold stock (2m). This reduces the amount of cash available for other current liabilities, thereby worsening the company's liquidity/current ratio. (2m)