Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Advanced Principles (Section 3)

  • 1
    What is a key benefit of managing inventory effectively, as described in the text?
    답변
    (A)
    Reduces the need for working capital
  • 2
    What does the term 'materiality' in accounting mean?
    답변
    (B)
    The size or significance of an item or event.
  • 3
    What happens to the current ratio if a company receives cash from customers?
    답변
    (C)
    No change
  • 4
    Which of the following is NOT a factor that will increase the gross profit margin?
    답변
    (C)
    Reducing the selling price of each item
  • 5
    Which of the following best describes the accruals concept?
    답변
    (B)
    Revenues are recognized when earned, and expenses are recognized when incurred, regardless of cash flow.
  • 6
    Which of the following will reduce the profit margin?
    답변
    (D)
    All of the above
  • 7
    What will be the impact of not managing inventory correctly on the company's financial well being?
    답변
    (C)
    Negative effects on profitability.
  • 8
    What happens to the inventory turnover ratio if a company reduces the amount of inventory it holds while maintaining the same level of sales?
    답변
    (B)
    It increases.
  • 9
    If a company consistently uses the same accounting method for inventory valuation, which principle is being followed?
    답변
    (B)
    Consistency
  • 10
    What does a high inventory turnover ratio generally indicate?
    답변
    (C)
    Fast-moving inventory
  • 11
    What does the 'consistency' principle in accounting emphasize?
    답변
    (B)
    That businesses should use the same accounting methods from period to period.
  • 12
    Which action will increase the current ratio?
    답변
    (D)
    Selling goods for cash.
  • 13
    Which of the following situations are impacted by the principle of consistency?
    답변
    (C)
    Using the same depreciation method as in the previous year
  • 14
    In the context of business, what does the 'going concern' assumption mean?
    답변
    (C)
    The business is likely to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
  • 15
    What is the purpose of the 'duality principle' in accounting?
    답변
    (B)
    To ensure every transaction is recorded with two equal and opposite effects.
  • 16
    How is the average inventory calculated for the purpose of calculating the inventory turnover ratio?
    답변
    (A)
    Opening Inventory + Closing Inventory / 2
  • 17
    Which principle is most concerned with recording losses when they are likely to occur?
    답변
    (B)
    Prudence principle
  • 18
    Which action can positively impact a company’s liquidity and its working capital?
    답변
    B
    C
    D
  • 19
    What does the term 'Capital Employed' refer to?
    답변
    (A)
    Total assets minus current liabilities
  • 20
    What would be the effect on a company's profitability and financial position if the value of its inventory is incorrect?
    답변
    (B)
    It could be misleading.
  • 21
    What is the definition of the current ratio?
    답변
    (A)
    Current Assets / Current Liabilities
  • 22
    What is the effect on working capital of taking a loan?
    답변
    (C)
    It has no effect.
  • 23
    What does an efficient inventory management system contribute to?
    답변
    (B)
    A reduction in working capital needs
  • 24
    In financial analysis, what is the main reason for comparing ratios over time?
    답변
    (A)
    To see how the business performs over a period of time.
  • 25
    Which of the following actions generally leads to an increase in a company's inventory turnover ratio?
    답변
    (D)
    Increasing the sales volume
  • 26
    What impact would writing off obsolete inventory have on a company's profit for the period?
    답변
    (B)
    Decreases profit
  • 27
    What is an example of an accounting concept?
    답변
    (D)
    All of the above
  • 28
    What is the significance of comparing financial ratios over time?
    답변
    (B)
    To understand the company's performance trends.
  • 29
    What does analyzing financial information from comparison of ratios do?
    답변
    (B)
    Helps to compare the performance of a business and also to monitor it for a period of time.
  • 30
    Which financial ratio is most useful in evaluating the ability of a company to meet its short-term debts?
    답변
    (C)
    Quick Ratio
  • 31
    Which of the following is an advantage of offering credit terms to customers?
    답변
    (B)
    Increased sales
  • 32
    What is the purpose of the inventory turnover ratio?
    답변
    (A)
    To measure the speed at which inventory is sold and replaced.
  • 33
    What will result from a significant increase in the ratio of inventory sold in a given time period?
    답변
    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 34
    What information does the Inventory Turnover ratio provide?
    답변
    (A)
    How quickly a company sells and replaces its inventory
  • 35
    If a company is aiming to improve its current ratio, which of the following actions would be most beneficial?
    답변
    (B)
    Selling inventory for cash
  • 36
    What is a potential benefit of adopting international accounting standards?
    답변
    (C)
    Easier access to global capital markets.
  • 37
    Which of the following are key financial data used in financial analysis?
    답변
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 38
    If a company's inventory turnover ratio increases, what does this typically indicate?
    답변
    (B)
    The company is selling inventory more quickly.
  • 39
    How does an increase in accounts receivable affect the current ratio?
    답변
    (C)
    No effect
  • 40
    What is a simple way to evaluate the performance of a business?
    답변
    (B)
    By creating a financial analysis of its ratios.
  • 41
    Which of the following is the best measure for evaluating a company's efficiency in managing its short-term liabilities?
    답변
    (A)
    Trade payables turnover
  • 42
    What does an increase in 'average days to settle inventory' imply for a business?
    답변
    (C)
    That inventory is moving slower
  • 43
    If a company's sales increase while its inventory level remains constant, what will happen to its inventory turnover ratio?
    답변
    (B)
    It will increase.
  • 44
    Which of the following best describes what happens when holding too much cash?
    답변
    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 45
    What does a decreasing ROCE suggest about a company?
    답변
    (B)
    The company is becoming less profitable in relation to its capital.
  • 46
    What are some actions taken to improve working capital position?
    답변
    A
    B
    D
  • 47
    What is the formula for calculating the profit margin for the year in revenue?
    답변
    (B)
    Profit for the year / Revenue * 100
  • 48
    Which of the following is a key element in an income statement?
    답변
    (C)
    Revenue
  • 49
    Which is NOT an advantage of the historic cost concept?
    답변
    (C)
    Reflects the current market value of assets.
  • 50
    What is the impact on the current ratio if a company uses cash to pay off a short-term liability?
    답변
    (C)
    The current ratio will remain unchanged.