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Secondary 4 Principles of Accounts Quiz - Inventory Costing

Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Score: ________ / 55

Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 55 Marks

Instructions:

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Show all workings clearly for calculation questions.
Use a calculator where necessary.
Round all monetary values to 2 decimal places and ratios to 2 decimal places unless stated otherwise.

Section A: Conceptual Understanding (Questions 1–5)

State the general basis for the valuation of inventory at the end of the accounting period. (1)
Define "Net Realisable Value" (NRV) in the context of inventory valuation. (2)
Explain the accounting concept (principle) that justifies valuing inventory at the lower of cost and NRV. (2)
Distinguish between the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and AVCO (Weighted Average Cost) methods of inventory valuation. (2)
State whether the following statement is True or False: "In a period of falling prices, the FIFO method will result in a lower closing inventory value compared to the AVCO method." (1)

Section B: Calculations and Application (Questions 6–15)

A business has the following data:
- Opening Inventory: $4,500
- Purchases: $22,000
- Carriage Inwards: $800
- Closing Inventory: $5,200 Calculate the Cost of Sales for the period. (3)
Working:

Answer: $________________
Calculate the inventory turnover rate for "Swift Retail" given:
- Cost of Sales: $120,000
- Opening Inventory: $12,000
- Closing Inventory: $18,000 (Express your answer in "times per year"). (3)
Working:

Answer: ________________
A batch of 10 smartphones was purchased at $600 each. Due to a newer model release, the estimated selling price is now$ 550 each, and the cost to refurbish each phone for sale is $20. Calculate the value at which this batch should be recorded in the Statement of Financial Position. (3)

Working:

Answer: $________________
An entity uses the FIFO method. The following transactions occurred:
- Jan 1: Opening stock 10 units @ $10
- Jan 15: Purchased 20 units @ $12
- Feb 1: Sold 15 units Calculate the value of the closing inventory as at Feb 1. (3)
Working:

Answer: $________________
An entity uses the AVCO method. The following transactions occurred:
- Jan 1: Opening stock 10 units @ $10
- Jan 15: Purchased 20 units @ $12
- Feb 1: Sold 15 units Calculate the value of the closing inventory as at Feb 1. (3)
Working:

Answer: $________________
If the closing inventory is overstated by $1,000, state the effect on the Gross Profit for the current year. (2)
If the opening inventory is understated by $500, state the effect on the Net Profit for the current year. (2)
A company's inventory turnover rate decreased from 8 times to 5 times over two years. State one possible reason for this decline. (2)
Calculate the Cost of Sales if:
- Revenue: $50,000
- Gross Profit Margin: 40% (3)
Working:

Answer: $________________
A business has inventory with a cost of $2,000. The NRV is$ 1,700. The business accidentally recorded the inventory at $2,000. Calculate the amount of the adjustment required and state if it is an expense or income. (3)

Working:

Answer: $________________ (________________)

Section C: Analysis and Synthesis (Questions 16–20)

Compare the effect of FIFO and AVCO on the Income Statement during a period of rising prices. Which method will yield a higher Gross Profit? Explain why. (4)
"A high inventory turnover rate is always beneficial for a business." Discuss this statement, providing one reason why a rate that is too high might be problematic. (4)
An entity is deciding between FIFO and AVCO. The manager prefers the method that shows a more "stable" cost of sales over time. Which method should be chosen and why? (4)
Explain how the overvaluation of closing inventory in Year 1 affects the profit of Year 2. (4)
A business sells luxury watches. The cost of a specific watch is $5,000. Due to a change in fashion, the estimated selling price is$ 4,800, but it requires a $300 service before it can be sold. (a) Calculate the value of the watch for the financial statements. (2) (b) Explain the impact on the profit if the business ignored the NRV rule and recorded it at cost. (2)

(a) Answer: $________________ (b) Explanation: ____________________________________________________________

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Answer Key - Secondary 4 Principles of Accounts Quiz (Inventory Costing)

Section A: Conceptual Understanding

Lower of cost and net realisable value (NRV). (1m)
The estimated selling price minus the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (2m)
Prudence Concept. (1m) It ensures that assets and profits are not overstated and liabilities/expenses are not understated. (1m)
FIFO: Assumes the first goods purchased are the first ones sold; closing stock consists of the most recent purchases. (1m) AVCO: Calculates a weighted average cost for all units available; closing stock is valued at this average. (1m)
True. (1m) (In falling prices, FIFO uses the oldest, higher prices for COGS, leaving the newest, lower prices for closing stock).

Section B: Calculations and Application

$4,500 +$ 22,000 + $800 -$ 5,200 = $22,100 (3m)
Average Inventory = ( $12,000 +$ 18,000) / 2 = $15,000. Turnover =$ 120,000 / $15,000 = 8 times per year (3m)
NRV = $550 -$ 20 = $530. Total Value = 10 units *$ 530 = $5,300 (3m)
Units remaining = (10 + 20) - 15 = 15 units. FIFO: All 15 units come from the Jan 15 batch (@ $12). Value = 15 *$ 12 = $180 (3m)
Total cost = (10 * $10) + (20 *$ 12) = $100 +$ 240 = $340. Total units = 30. Average cost =$ 340 / 30 = $11.33 per unit. Closing Value = 15 units *$ 11.33 = $170 (3m)
Closing inventory $\uparrow$ $\rightarrow$ COGS $\downarrow$ $\rightarrow$ Gross Profit Overstated by $1,000. (2m)
Opening inventory $\downarrow$ $\rightarrow$ COGS $\downarrow$ $\rightarrow$ Net Profit Overstated by $500. (2m)
Possible reasons: Slowdown in demand, overstocking/inefficient purchasing, or a shift to higher-priced items that sell slower. (2m)
Gross Profit = 40% of $50,000 =$ 20,000. Cost of Sales = $50,000 -$ 20,000 = $30,000 (3m)
Adjustment = $2,000 -$ 1,700 = $300. It is an expense (write-down of inventory). (3m)

Section C: Analysis and Synthesis

FIFO yields higher Gross Profit. (1m) In rising prices, FIFO assigns the oldest, cheaper costs to COGS (1m), which reduces the cost of sales (1m) and thus increases the gross profit (1m).
Not always beneficial. (1m) A rate that is too high may indicate "understocking" (1m). This can lead to lost sales opportunities (stock-outs) (1m) and dissatisfied customers (1m).
AVCO. (1m) Because it averages the cost of purchases over time (1m), it smooths out the fluctuations/spikes in purchase prices (1m), resulting in a more stable cost of sales figure compared to FIFO (1m).
Closing inventory of Year 1 becomes the Opening inventory of Year 2. (1m) If Year 1 closing inventory is overstated, Year 2 opening inventory is overstated. (1m) This increases the Cost of Sales for Year 2 (1m), which leads to an understatement of profit in Year 2. (1m)
(a) NRV = $4,800 -$ 300 = $4,500. Value = **$ 4,500**. (2m) (b) Profit would be overstated (1m) because the asset is recorded at $5,000 instead of$ 4,500, failing to recognize a loss of $500. (1m)