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