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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 1-6)

State the basis used for the valuation of inventory at the end of the accounting period. (1m) \
Explain the accounting concept that justifies valuing inventory at the lower of cost and net realisable value. (2m) \

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

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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) \
State one reason why a business might prefer the AVCO method over the FIFO method. (2m) \

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Identify whether the following item should be included in the calculation of Cost of Sales: "Carriage Outwards". (1m) \

Section B: Calculations (Questions 7-14)

Calculate the Cost of Sales for Zen Electronics for the year ended 31 December 2023:
- Opening Inventory: $12,000
- Purchases: $85,000
- Purchase Returns: $3,000
- Carriage Inwards: $1,500
- Closing Inventory: $15,000 (3m) \ \ \ Answer:$ _________________
Calculate the Inventory Turnover Rate for Maya’s Boutique for the year ended 30 June 2023:
- Cost of Sales: $120,000
- Opening Inventory: $18,000
- Closing Inventory: $22,000 (3m)
  
  Answer: _________________ times
A business has a Cost of Sales of $200,000 and an Inventory Turnover Rate of 5 times. Calculate the average inventory. (2m) \ \ \ Answer:$ _________________
Calculate the value of closing inventory if:
- Opening Inventory: $5,000
- Purchases: $40,000
- Cost of Sales: $32,000 (2m) \ \ \ Answer:$ _________________
An item of inventory cost $50. Its estimated selling price is$ 45 and the estimated cost to complete and sell it is $5. Calculate the value at which this item should be recorded. (2m) \ \ \ Answer:$ _________________
Calculate the Gross Profit for the period:
- Revenue: $150,000
- Opening Inventory: $20,000
- Purchases: $70,000
- Closing Inventory: $15,000 (3m) \ \ \ Answer:$ _________________
If the average inventory is $10,000 and the inventory turnover rate is 8 times, what is the Cost of Sales? (2m) \ \ \ Answer:$ _________________
Calculate the Cost of Sales given:
- Opening Inventory: $8,000
- Net Purchases: $50,000
- Closing Inventory: $6,000 (2m) \ \ \ Answer:$ _________________

Section C: Analysis and Application (Questions 15-20)

At the end of the year, Mr. Tan discovered that his closing inventory was overstated by $2,000. State the effect of this error on the profit for the year. (2m) \
Explain how an understatement of opening inventory would affect the Cost of Sales and the Gross Profit for the period. (3m) \

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Compare the inventory turnover rates of two companies:
- Company A: 12 times per year
- Company B: 4 times per year Which company is managing its inventory more efficiently? Justify your answer. (4m) \
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A business has a high inventory turnover rate but a very low gross profit margin. Suggest one possible reason for this combination. (3m) \

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Explain two non-accounting factors that a business should consider when deciding on its inventory levels. (4m)
Reason 1: _________________________________________________________________
Reason 2: _________________________________________________________________
A company is switching from FIFO to AVCO during a period of falling prices. Explain the likely effect of this change on the value of the closing inventory. (4m) \

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Answer Key - Secondary 4 Principles of Accounts Quiz: Inventory Costing

1. Basis of Valuation

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

2. Accounting Concept

Prudence Concept. (1m)
Explanation: To ensure assets and profits are not overstated. (1m)

3. Net Realisable Value (NRV)

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

4. FIFO vs AVCO (Rising Prices)

Higher. (1m)

5. AVCO Preference

Smoothens the effect of price fluctuations (1m) / provides a more stable average cost for pricing decisions. (1m)

6. Carriage Outwards

No / Not included (it is an operating expense, not a cost of purchase). (1m)

7. Cost of Sales Calculation

$12,000 + ($ 85,000 - $3,000) +$ 1,500 - $15,000 (2m)
= $79,500 (1m)

8. Inventory Turnover Rate

Average Inventory = ( $18,000 +$ 22,000) / 2 = $20,000 (1m)
Turnover = $120,000 /$ 20,000 (1m)
= 6 times (1m)

9. Average Inventory

Average Inventory = Cost of Sales / Turnover Rate (1m)
$200,000 / 5 =$ 40,000 (1m)

10. Closing Inventory

Closing Inventory = Opening + Purchases - Cost of Sales (1m)
$5,000 +$ 40,000 - $32,000 =$ 13,000 (1m)

11. NRV Valuation

Cost = $50; NRV =$ 45 - $5 =$ 40 (1m)
Lower of cost and NRV = $40 (1m)

12. Gross Profit

COGS = $20,000 +$ 70,000 - $15,000 =$ 75,000 (1m)
Gross Profit = $150,000 -$ 75,000 (1m)
= $75,000 (1m)

13. Cost of Sales

COGS = Average Inventory × Turnover Rate (1m)
$10,000 × 8 =$ 80,000 (1m)

14. Cost of Sales

$8,000 +$ 50,000 - $6,000 (1m)
= $52,000 (1m)

15. Overstated Closing Inventory

Closing inventory is subtracted from COGS. Overstating it makes COGS lower. (1m)
Therefore, profit is overstated by $2,000. (1m)

16. Understated Opening Inventory

Opening inventory is added to COGS. Understating it makes COGS lower. (1m)
Lower COGS leads to a higher Gross Profit. (2m)

17. Comparison

Company A is more efficient. (1m)
Reason: A higher turnover rate (12 vs 4) indicates that stock is sold and replaced more quickly. (2m)
This reduces holding costs and the risk of obsolescence. (1m)

18. High Turnover / Low Margin

The business may be using a "high-volume, low-price" strategy. (2m)
Selling goods quickly at a very small markup to attract more customers. (1m)

19. Non-accounting Factors

(Any two of the following):
- Storage capacity/Warehouse space (1m + 1m explanation)
- Reliability of suppliers/Lead time (1m + 1m explanation)
- Perishability of goods (1m + 1m explanation)
- Market trends/Fashion cycles (1m + 1m explanation)

20. FIFO to AVCO (Falling Prices)

Under FIFO (falling prices), the oldest (more expensive) stock is sold first, and closing inventory consists of the newest (cheaper) stock. (2m)
AVCO averages the costs. In a falling price environment, the average cost will be higher than the most recent cost. (2m)
Therefore, closing inventory will likely increase.