Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Final Statements (Section 6)

  • 1
    Why is it important to identify the contribution to profit or loss of each department in a business?
    إجابة
    (B)
    To identify and investigate poor performance.
  • 2
    Which inventory valuation method uses the price of the earliest batches purchased to value the inventory?
    إجابة
    (B)
    LIFO
  • 3
    Which items impact the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)?
    إجابة
    A
    B
    D
  • 4
    What is the last calculation in the income statement?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Profit for the year
  • 5
    Which of the following is an example of a current asset?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Inventory
  • 6
    What is the role of the trial balance in preparing the income statement?
    إجابة
    (C)
    It lists all the ledger account balances that are used to prepare the income statement.
  • 7
    In the income statement, which section comes after calculating gross profit?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Operating Expenses
  • 8
    Where can you find the data needed to prepare the statement of financial position?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Trial balance.
  • 9
    How is working capital calculated?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Current Assets - Current Liabilities
  • 10
    If a company has a net loss for the year, where will that amount be recorded in the financial statements?
    إجابة
    (C)
    As a reduction in retained earnings on the balance sheet.
  • 11
    Which of the following is NOT a typical non-current asset?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Cash held on the business premises
  • 12
    Which statement reflects the financial position of a business at a specific point in time?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Statement of Financial Position
  • 13
    What is the purpose of the closing inventory in calculating the cost of goods sold?
    إجابة
    (C)
    To determine the value of unsold goods at the end of the accounting period.
  • 14
    Which of the following is an example of an intangible asset?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Goodwill
  • 15
    What is 'Net Realizable Value (NRV)'?
    إجابة
    (C)
    The estimated selling price less the costs to complete or sell.
  • 16
    What is 'gross profit' used for?
    إجابة
    (C)
    To determine a company's profitability.
  • 17
    What is the general sequence of presenting an income statement?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Operating Expenses, Net Income
  • 18
    What accounting principle is relevant when inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Prudence
  • 19
    Which of the following is a current asset?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Inventory
  • 20
    What accounting principle directly relates to accurately valuing the closing inventory?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Matching principle
  • 21
    If a business has assets of $80,000 and liabilities of $30,000, what is the owner's equity?
    إجابة
    (B)
    $50,000
  • 22
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'current asset'?
    إجابة
    (A)
    It is expected to be converted to cash within one year or the normal operating cycle.
  • 23
    What is the primary objective when adjusting trade receivables?
    إجابة
    (B)
    To reflect the actual amount expected to be collected.
  • 24
    Which financial statement is most directly impacted by the calculation of gross profit?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Income Statement
  • 25
    How does depreciation affect the net book value of an asset?
    إجابة
    (C)
    It decreases the net book value.
  • 26
    If the closing inventory is understated, what impact does this have on the calculated cost of goods sold (COGS)?
    إجابة
    (A)
    COGS is overstated.
  • 27
    What happens to the owner's capital when the business makes a profit?
    إجابة
    (C)
    It increases.
  • 28
    Which of the following is a non-current asset?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Equipment
  • 29
    Which accounts are affected by the recording of carriage inwards?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Purchases and Carriage Inwards
  • 30
    Which of the following is a method for establishing the quantity of inventory?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Carry out a physical count
  • 31
    What are the implications if NRV is less than cost?
    إجابة
    A
    B
    C
  • 32
    What is the formula to determine the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Ending Inventory
  • 33
    Which of the following is a current liability?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Salaries payable
  • 34
    Which accounts are shown in the capital account?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Drawings and Profit/Loss
  • 35
    What does a high gross profit margin generally indicate?
    إجابة
    (D)
    The business has low cost of goods sold.
  • 36
    If a company's assets are $500,000 and its liabilities are $150,000, what is the owner's equity?
    إجابة
    (B)
    $350,000
  • 37
    What is the role of a departmental income statement?
    إجابة
    (B)
    To analyze the performance of each department.
  • 38
    What effect does a company's purchase of equipment on credit have on the accounting equation?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Assets increase, liabilities increase
  • 39
    What are some examples of expenses that Jo's business had?
    إجابة
    A
    B
    D
  • 40
    What will be included in the total expenses for a period?
    إجابة
    A
    B
  • 41
    What is the primary purpose of making a provision for doubtful debts?
    إجابة
    (B)
    To recognise that some receivables may not be collected.
  • 42
    If a company is experiencing rising costs, which inventory valuation method is most likely to result in the lowest net income (profit)?
    إجابة
    (B)
    LIFO
  • 43
    Why is it important to value inventory at the lower of cost or net realisable value?
    إجابة
    (C)
    To ensure assets are never overvalued.
  • 44
    What is the impact of carriage outwards charges on profit?
    إجابة
    (C)
    They reduce profit.
  • 45
    How are shared expenses typically allocated between departments?
    إجابة
    B
    C
  • 46
    When valuing inventory, what is 'Net Realizable Value (NRV)'?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Estimated selling price less selling costs.
  • 47
    Which accounts will be needed to calculate the net income?
    إجابة
    A
    B
    D
  • 48
    Which of the following is NOT an element used in the calculation of capital employed?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Trade payables.
  • 49
    In a departmental income statement, what is the primary purpose of having separate columns?
    إجابة
    (C)
    To show the profit or loss for each department.
  • 50
    What will happen to the capital account at the end of the year?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Credit the income statement with the profit