Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Final Statements (Section 14)

  • 1
    If gross profit is greater than total expenses in the same year, the business will make which of the following?
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    (C)
    A profit for the year.
  • 2
    What will happen to the business if the sales return is increased?
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    (C)
    Net profit will decrease.
  • 3
    Which of the following best describes 'cost of goods sold'?
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    (C)
    The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.
  • 4
    What is the purpose of the 'Allowance for Doubtful Accounts'?
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    (B)
    To reduce the reported value of accounts receivable.
  • 5
    What is a major advantage of departmental accounts?
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    (B)
    They provide a detailed overview of the profitability of each department.
  • 6
    What are financial statements primarily prepared for?
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    (A)
    To calculate and record profits and capital gains.
  • 7
    Which item is usually valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value (NRV)?
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    (B)
    Inventory
  • 8
    Which of the following statements is true about inventory valuation methods?
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    A
    B
  • 9
    What accounting concept is most closely related to the valuation of assets at 'historic cost'?
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    (C)
    Objectivity
  • 10
    How are the figures of assets, liabilities, and owner's equity in a statement of financial position recorded?
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    (C)
    The assets are on the left-hand side, and liabilities and owner's equity are on the right-hand side.
  • 11
    What does the income statement help a business owner measure?
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    (B)
    How profitable the business is
  • 12
    What happens to the balance sheet at the end of the accounting year?
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    (B)
    It is updated to reflect the value of assets and capital.
  • 13
    What are the primary categories presented in a statement of financial position?
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    (B)
    Assets, liabilities, and owner's equity
  • 14
    What impact would a decrease in sales revenue have on the gross profit, assuming COGS remains constant?
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    (B)
    Decrease gross profit
  • 15
    Carriage outwards are usually classified as:
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    (A)
    An operating expense
  • 16
    What is the difference between 'historic cost' and 'net book value' of an asset?
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    (B)
    Historic cost is the original cost, and net book value is the cost less accumulated depreciation.
  • 17
    What is the formula to calculate Capital Employed?
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    (C)
    Total Assets - Current Liabilities
  • 18
    What does working capital measure?
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    (C)
    A company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • 19
    What is one of the key things that a statement of financial position helps assess?
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    (B)
    The creditworthiness of the business and the liquidity risk.
  • 20
    What is point-of-sale inventory recording?
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    (C)
    A method to record sales
  • 21
    Which inventory valuation method will give the highest valuation when prices are rising?
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    (B)
    FIFO
  • 22
    Which of the following statements is true regarding the selection of inventory valuation methods?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 23
    If Assets = $500,000 and Liabilities = $200,000, what is the owner's equity?
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    (B)
    $300,000
  • 24
    When should we use the actual purchase price paid for specific items to value our inventory?
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    (B)
    When goods are easily distinguishable
  • 25
    What type of asset is cash held in the business bank account?
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    (B)
    Current asset
  • 26
    Which of the following is a current asset?
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    (C)
    Inventory
  • 27
    What is the main purpose of the statement of financial position?
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    (C)
    To show a company's financial condition at a specific point.
  • 28
    If a company's net loss for the year is $5,000, and the owner's beginning capital was $20,000, what will be the ending capital amount, assuming no other transactions?
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    (A)
    $15,000
  • 29
    What is the first part of the income statement also called?
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    (C)
    Trading Account
  • 30
    What is the main purpose of the 'Cost of Goods Sold' section in the income statement?
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    (B)
    To show the expenses directly related to producing the revenue.
  • 31
    What does the term "capital employed" include?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 32
    Which of the following statements is true regarding carriage inwards?
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    (B)
    It increases the cost of purchases.
  • 33
    Which of the following is not a component of calculating cost of goods sold?
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    (B)
    Sales revenue
  • 34
    What will happen if the business had $10,000 in sales revenue, a cost of goods sold of $4,000 and operating expenses of $3,000? (Ignoring income tax).
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    (B)
    The business will make a profit.
  • 35
    What is the formula to calculate the cost of inventory?
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    (C)
    Quantity x Price
  • 36
    What transactions would increase working capital?
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    A
    C
  • 37
    What is the first step in preparing the first part of the income statement?
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    (D)
    Write the sales account with the final profits balance to 'Sales'
  • 38
    What is the main purpose of the 'Gross Profit' line item in the income statement?
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    (C)
    To show the profit before any operating expenses are deducted.
  • 39
    In the context of an income statement, what does the term 'cost of sales' refer to?
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    (B)
    The costs directly related to the goods sold.
  • 40
    Which of the following is an example of a non-current asset?
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    (C)
    Equipment
  • 41
    Which of the following is classified as a liability?
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    (C)
    Accounts Payable
  • 42
    How is Net Assets calculated?
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    (B)
    Assets - Liabilities
  • 43
    Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in preparing an income statement?
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    (C)
    Follow the trial balance, transfer balances for sales, purchases, etc., calculate gross profit, and calculate profit/loss.
  • 44
    Which of the following statements describes the main purpose of a Statement of Financial Position?
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    (B)
    To present a company's assets, liabilities and equity at a specific point in time.
  • 45
    What are examples of costs that might be included when calculating the net realisable value of inventory?
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    A
    D
  • 46
    Which items are generally included in the calculation of current liabilities?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 47
    What is the definition of Net Profit?
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    (A)
    Total revenues - Total expenses
  • 48
    In a statement of financial position, what items are typically listed under 'Assets'?
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    (C)
    Items the business owns and controls
  • 49
    What impact does recording a loss for the year have on net assets and the owner's equity?
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    (A)
    Reduces net assets and owner's equity.
  • 50
    What does the term "liquidity" refer to in business?
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    (B)
    The ability of a business to convert assets into cash quickly.