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Secondary 4 Principles of Accounts Quiz - Financial Statements

Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Score: ________ / 60

Duration: 90 Minutes
Total Marks: 60
Instructions: Answer all questions. Show all workings clearly. Use a calculator where necessary.

Section A: Basic Concepts and Extracts (Questions 1-8)

State the basis of inventory valuation used when preparing the Statement of Financial Position. (1)
Explain the accounting concept that justifies valuing inventory at the lower of cost and net realisable value. (2)
Distinguish between a cash sale and a credit sale in terms of their impact on the Statement of Financial Position. (2)
Identify whether the following items are recorded in the Income Statement or the Statement of Financial Position: (2) (a) Accrued Electricity: ____________________ (b) Carriage Inwards: ____________________
Define "Net Realisable Value" (NRV) in the context of inventory valuation. (2)
A business discovered that its closing inventory was overstated by $500. State the effect of this error on the net profit for the year. (1)
Prepare an Income Statement extract for the Trading Account section for Zenith Traders for the year ended 31 December 2023 using the following data:
- Sales: $45,000
- Opening Inventory: $4,000
- Purchases: $22,000
- Closing Inventory: $3,500 (3)
State two reasons why a business would prepare a Statement of Financial Position at the end of the accounting period. (2)

Section B: Calculations and Adjustments (Questions 9-15)

Calculate the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for the year ended 31 March 2024 given:
- Opening Inventory: $8,200
- Purchases: $35,000
- Carriage Inwards: $1,200
- Purchases Returns: $1,500
- Closing Inventory: $7,400 (3)
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A business has a Gross Profit of $12,000 and Revenue of$ 60,000. Calculate the Gross Profit Margin. (2)

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Calculate the adjusted profit for a business whose unadjusted profit was $15,000, after discovering the following errors: (a) An expense of$ 400 was omitted. (b) A credit sale of $600 was recorded as a purchase (Error of Principle). (4)

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If the average inventory is $5,000 and the Cost of Goods Sold is$ 40,000, calculate the inventory turnover rate. (2)

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Explain how an increase in the allowance for doubtful debts affects the net profit and the total assets of a business. (3)
A business has the following balances:
- Non-current Assets: $50,000
- Current Assets: $12,000
- Current Liabilities: $4,000
- Long-term Loan: $10,000 Calculate the total Capital of the business. (3)
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Describe the treatment of "Prepayments" in the financial statements. Where does it appear and why? (3)

Section C: Comprehensive Preparation (Questions 16-20)

Prepare the Trading Portion of the Income Statement for Luminous Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2023.
- Revenue: $120,000
- Opening Inventory: $15,000
- Purchases: $60,000
- Carriage Inwards: $2,000
- Closing Inventory: $12,000 (5)
Based on the data in Question 16, calculate the Gross Profit. (2)
Using the following trial balance extracts, prepare the Operating Expenses section of the Income Statement:
- Rent: $3,000
- Salaries: $8,000
- Depreciation on Equipment: $1,500
- Insurance (Prepaid $200):$ 1,200
- Bad Debts: $500 (5)
Prepare a Statement of Financial Position extract for the Current Assets section given:
- Trade Receivables: $8,000
- Allowance for Doubtful Debts: $400
- Bank Balance: $2,500
- Closing Inventory: $12,000
- Prepayments: $300 (5)
A business has a Net Profit of $10,000. The owner withdrew$ 2,000 for personal use and introduced $5,000 additional capital. If the opening capital was$ 30,000, calculate the closing capital. (3)

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Secondary 4 Principles of Accounts Quiz Answers - Financial Statements

Lower of cost and net realisable value (NRV). (1)
Prudence Concept: To ensure that assets are not overstated and profits are not overstated. (2)
Cash Sale: Increases Cash/Bank (Asset). Credit Sale: Increases Trade Receivables (Asset). (2)
(a) Statement of Financial Position (Current Liability) (1) (b) Income Statement (Trading Account/COGS) (1)
The estimated selling price minus the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (2)
Net profit is overstated. (1)
Sales: $45,000 Less: COGS ($ 4,000 + $22,000 -$ 3,500) = $22,500 Gross Profit:$ 22,500 (3)
(Any two) To determine the financial position (solvency/liquidity), to calculate the owner's equity, to provide information to stakeholders (banks/investors). (2)
$8,200 + ($ 35,000 - $1,500) +$ 1,200 - $7,400 =$ 35,500 (3)
( $12,000 /$ 60,000) x 100% = 20% (2)
Unadjusted Profit: $15,000 Less: Omitted expense ($ 400) Add: Correction of credit sale error ( $600 x 2 =$ 1,200) -> Note: Correcting a sale recorded as purchase affects both revenue and expense. Adjusted Profit: $15,000 - 400 + 1,200 =$ 15,800 (4)
$40,000 /$ 5,000 = 8 times (2)
Net Profit: Decreases (as it is an expense). Total Assets: Decreases (as it reduces the carrying value of Trade Receivables). (3)
Total Assets = $50,000 +$ 12,000 = $62,000. Total Liabilities =$ 4,000 + $10,000 =$ 14,000. Capital = $62,000 -$ 14,000 = $48,000. (3)
Appears as a Current Asset in the SFP. It represents an expense paid in advance for which the benefit will be received in the future. (3)
Revenue: $120,000 Opening Inventory:$ 15,000 Add: Purchases: $60,000 Add: Carriage Inwards:$ 2,000 Less: Closing Inventory: ( $12,000) COGS:$ 65,000 (5)
$120,000 -$ 65,000 = $55,000 (2)
Rent: $3,000 Salaries:$ 8,000 Depreciation: $1,500 Insurance ($ 1,200 - $200):$ 1,000 Bad Debts: $500 Total Expenses:$ 14,000 (5)
Trade Receivables ( $8,000 -$ 400): $7,600 Bank:$ 2,500 Closing Inventory: $12,000 Prepayments:$ 300 Total Current Assets: $22,400 (5)
$30,000 (Opening) +$ 10,000 (Profit) + $5,000 (Additional Capital) -$ 2,000 (Drawings) = $43,000 (3)