Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Final Statements (Section 1)
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What is the purpose of calculating the gross profit?
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To determine the profitability of the business's core operations before considering operating expenses.
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What is the main advantage of using a perpetual inventory system?
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It provides more immediate and continuous inventory information.
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Making a profit is the main reason people invest their time, effort and money in businesses. Why is this so important?
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What does "cost of goods sold" represent?
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The total cost of all goods sold during a period.
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A business's current assets are $20,000 and its current liabilities are $15,000. What is its working capital?
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What are the elements of gross profit?
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It is important to identify the contribution to profit or loss of each department in a business because it allows for:
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How do you know if you have a good closing inventory?
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It becomes the opening inventory of next year.
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Which account is used to record inventory at the start of the year?
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What impact does including carriage outwards charges have on the income statement?
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What is included in expenses?
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What does a business bank account allow?
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Which of the following affect gross profit?
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A company uses the FIFO method. During a period of deflation, how does this impact their COGS and profit?
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COGS is higher and profit is lower.
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What are the types of assets?
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What do we add to the purchases to calculate the cost of goods available for sale?
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What is the main purpose of inventory valuation?
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What is the primary purpose of a departmental income statement?
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To show the profitability of each department.
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Why is it important for a business to identify the contribution to profit or loss of each department?
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How do businesses typically establish the quantity of inventory on hand?
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Through a physical count or stock take.
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Which of the following is usually included in the current liabilities section of a financial position?
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What is the difference between current and non-current liabilities?
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Current liabilities are due within one year, while non-current liabilities are due after one year.
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What is the main advantage of AVCO?
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It minimizes the impact of price fluctuations
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What is the effect of a higher inventory valuation on a company's financial statements?
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In a horizontal statement of financial position, where is the value of owner's equity recorded?
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Which of the following are examples of current liabilities?
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What are the limitations of the 'first-in, first-out' (FIFO) method?
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What does an increase in sales returns affect?
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Which of the following items is considered in calculating the gross profit?
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Where can a business record the value of the owners' equity?
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What does 'Net Realizable Value' (NRV) represent when valuing inventory?
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The estimated selling price less any costs of completion and disposal.
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If a business takes drawings for personal use, what happens?
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Reduces the net assets and owner's equity
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What is the purpose of an income statement for each department?
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To show the income, expenses, and profit/loss of each department.
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What does a trial balance assist in?
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Identifying errors and checking arithmetical accuracy
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Why do we need to carry out valuation of inventory?
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What is included in the current assets?
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What does "depreciation" mean?
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The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.
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Which of the following is an example of direct expenses?
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Salaries of shop assistants
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What is the formula for calculating profit for the year?
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What account is used to calculate the value of goods sold?
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What happens to the total expenses in the event of a net loss?
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Expenses are more than revenues
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What financial statements are used to see the ending equity?
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What is included in the Statement of Financial Position?
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What does the calculation of net profit for the year involve?
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Which of the following is an example of a current asset?
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What is the accounting equation?
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Assets = Liabilities + Equity
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What formula shows cost of goods sold?
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Opening Inventory + Purchases - Closing Inventory
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Which of these accounts would typically be found on an income statement?
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In the income statement, what represents the cost of the goods a company has sold during the year?
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For the year ended, What are the total expenses for business C?
