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?
Răspuns(B)
To identify and investigate poor performance.
2
Which inventory valuation method uses the price of the earliest batches purchased to value the inventory?
3
Which items impact the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)?
4
What is the last calculation in the income statement?
5
Which of the following is an example of a current asset?
6
What is the role of the trial balance in preparing the income statement?
Răspuns(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?
8
Where can you find the data needed to prepare the statement of financial position?
9
How is working capital calculated?
Răspuns(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?
Răspuns(C)
As a reduction in retained earnings on the balance sheet.
11
Which of the following is NOT a typical non-current asset?
Răspuns(C)
Cash held on the business premises
12
Which statement reflects the financial position of a business at a specific point in time?
Răspuns(C)
Statement of Financial Position
13
What is the purpose of the closing inventory in calculating the cost of goods sold?
Răspuns(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?
15
What is 'Net Realizable Value (NRV)'?
Răspuns(C)
The estimated selling price less the costs to complete or sell.
16
What is 'gross profit' used for?
Răspuns(C)
To determine a company's profitability.
17
What is the general sequence of presenting an income statement?
Răspuns(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?
19
Which of the following is a current asset?
20
What accounting principle directly relates to accurately valuing the closing inventory?
21
If a business has assets of $80,000 and liabilities of $30,000, what is the owner's equity?
22
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'current asset'?
Răspuns(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?
Răspuns(B)
To reflect the actual amount expected to be collected.
24
Which financial statement is most directly impacted by the calculation of gross profit?
25
How does depreciation affect the net book value of an asset?
Răspuns(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)?
27
What happens to the owner's capital when the business makes a profit?
28
Which of the following is a non-current asset?
29
Which accounts are affected by the recording of carriage inwards?
Răspuns(A)
Purchases and Carriage Inwards
30
Which of the following is a method for establishing the quantity of inventory?
Răspuns(A)
Carry out a physical count
31
What are the implications if NRV is less than cost?
32
What is the formula to determine the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?
Răspuns(B)
Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Ending Inventory
33
Which of the following is a current liability?
34
Which accounts are shown in the capital account?
35
What does a high gross profit margin generally indicate?
Răspuns(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?
37
What is the role of a departmental income statement?
Răspuns(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?
Răspuns(B)
Assets increase, liabilities increase
39
What are some examples of expenses that Jo's business had?
40
What will be included in the total expenses for a period?
41
What is the primary purpose of making a provision for doubtful debts?
Răspuns(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)?
43
Why is it important to value inventory at the lower of cost or net realisable value?
Răspuns(C)
To ensure assets are never overvalued.
44
What is the impact of carriage outwards charges on profit?
45
How are shared expenses typically allocated between departments?
46
When valuing inventory, what is 'Net Realizable Value (NRV)'?
Răspuns(C)
Estimated selling price less selling costs.
47
Which accounts will be needed to calculate the net income?
48
Which of the following is NOT an element used in the calculation of capital employed?
49
In a departmental income statement, what is the primary purpose of having separate columns?
Răspuns(C)
To show the profit or loss for each department.
50
What will happen to the capital account at the end of the year?
Răspuns(C)
Credit the income statement with the profit
