Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Advanced Principles (Section 5)
1
What would an increase in expenses do to the profit margin?
2
Which principle would be most relevant when deciding if a business can recognize revenue from a sale?
3
What is the primary purpose of the 'business entity' principle?
Trả lời(B)
To separate business transactions from the personal transactions of the owners.
4
What does the phrase 'average days to settle inventory' measure?
Trả lời(A)
The number of days it takes to sell inventory.
5
What impact does an increase in expenses have on the profit margin?
Trả lời(B)
Decreases the profit margin.
6
What is the purpose of the consistency principle in accounting?
Trả lời(B)
To allow for comparisons of financial performance over time.
7
In the context of accounting, what does 'integrity' refer to?
Trả lời(B)
Being honest and straightforward in professional and business relationships.
8
What is the effect on working capital if a company buys more inventory on credit?
Trả lời(C)
Working capital remains the same
9
What does the 'matching principle' directly relate to when determining the profit of a business?
Trả lời(B)
The expenses incurred to generate those sales
10
What does the text say regarding the relationship between inventory turnover ratio and profitability?
Trả lời(C)
Increasing the inventory turnover will reduce inventory turnover and profit margins.
11
Which of the following strategies would increase a company's profit margin?
12
Which of the following best describes the concept of materiality in accounting?
Trả lời(C)
Considering if the size of an item is significant enough to influence decisions.
13
Which of the following are key reasons for analyzing financial statements?
14
What is the time period assumption?
Trả lời(B)
It means that a business's lifetime should be divided into successive accounting periods.
15
What does a high ROCE generally indicate?
Trả lời(C)
More efficient use of capital
16
How does an increase in accounts payable affect a company's current ratio, assuming all other factors remain constant?
Trả lời(B)
Decreases the current ratio
17
What does an increase in the trade payables period signal?
Trả lời(A)
The business is taking longer to pay its suppliers.
18
Which of the following actions is most likely to improve a company's quick ratio?
Trả lời(B)
Collecting accounts receivable.
19
Which ratio helps determine how quickly a company converts its accounts receivable into cash?
Trả lời(C)
Accounts receivable turnover ratio.
20
What is the purpose of international accounting standards?
Trả lời(C)
To enhance the comparability and reliability of financial statements across countries.
21
What does the gross profit margin measure?
Trả lời(C)
The amount of gross profit as a proportion of its revenue from sales
22
Which financial ratio is most useful in assessing a company's short-term liquidity?
23
What does the 'matching principle' require?
Trả lời(A)
Revenues and expenses are matched in the same period.
24
In the context of financial statement analysis, what is the purpose of calculating ratios?
Trả lời(B)
To assess the financial performance and position of a company.
25
Which of the following statements is true regarding working capital?
26
What impact would an incorrect valuation of inventory have on financial statements?
27
What does a high accounts receivable turnover ratio suggest about a company?
Trả lời(C)
The company is efficiently collecting its debts.
28
What is the general impact on working capital of increasing short-term debt?
29
What can a company do to improve its inventory turnover ratio?
30
What does the inventory turnover ratio help assess?
Trả lời(B)
How efficiently a company sells its inventory.
31
What does the text suggest about the relationship between good credit contact and liquidity?
Trả lời(A)
Good credit contact improves a company's liquidity.
32
What is a potential consequence of an accountant violating the principles of professional ethics?
Trả lời(C)
They may face disciplinary actions, including losing their license.
33
Under the principle of consistency, which of the following is crucial?
Trả lời(B)
The same accounting methods are used from one accounting period to the next.
34
In the context of financial analysis, what does 'benchmarking' involve?
Trả lời(A)
Comparing a company's financial ratios against industry averages or competitors.
35
What does a ROCE of 25% mean for a company?
Trả lời(B)
The company is generating a profit of $0.25 for every $1 of capital employed.
36
What could cause a business to have a poor current ratio?
Trả lời(D)
Insufficient combined value of all its assets in cash to pay current liabilities
37
If a company experiences a decrease in its inventory turnover ratio, what could this suggest?
Trả lời(A)
The company is selling inventory more slowly.
38
What is the impact on the current ratio of a company selling goods on credit?
Trả lời(C)
Has no direct impact on the current ratio.
39
Which ratio is most useful when determining if a company has enough liquid assets to meet its immediate obligations?
40
What is the primary objective of the consistency principle?
Trả lời(B)
To provide information for comparative purposes over time.
41
Which statement best describes the concept of 'prudence' in accounting?
Trả lời(C)
Taking a cautious approach when making accounting estimates.
42
What is the primary aim of the accounting principle of 'duality'?
Trả lời(A)
To provide a true and fair view of the performance of a business.
43
What does the matching principle aim to accomplish in accounting?
Trả lời(A)
Match expenses with revenues in the same accounting period.
44
Which principle is used to ensure that the financial statements from different businesses can be easily compared?
45
Which of the following is an example of a 'non-financial' aspect to consider when interpreting accounting data?
46
What do the accounting concepts help with?
Trả lời(D)
Ensure financial information is reliable and comparable
47
What are the implications if the inventory is undervalued?
Trả lời(B)
COGS is understated, gross profit is overstated, and profit for the year is overstated.
48
What is the direct impact of writing off obsolete inventory on a company's working capital?
Trả lời(B)
Decreases working capital
49
What is the impact of overstating closing inventory?
Trả lời(B)
Understated cost of goods sold, overstated gross profit, and overstated profit for the year
50
What is the formula for calculating the quick ratio (acid-test ratio)?
Trả lời(A)
(Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities
