Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Advanced Principles (Section 6)

  • 1
    What is the effect of an incorrect valuation of the inventory on the company's profitability?
    Trả lời
    A
    C
  • 2
    What is the main goal of using international accounting standards?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To improve the comparability and reliability of financial reporting across different countries.
  • 3
    What does a business's accounting policy define?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    The specific methods and procedures used to prepare financial statements.
  • 4
    Which of the following is an example of professional misconduct in accounting?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Submitting returns without cause.
  • 5
    Which of the following is a way of assessing a company's performance against rivals?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Applying financial ratios and using industry averages.
  • 6
    Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior by an accountant?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Failing to maintain confidentiality of client information.
  • 7
    What will happen to the working capital of a business when it invests in long-term assets?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Stays the same
  • 8
    If a company uses cash to pay its suppliers, what is the impact on its quick ratio?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Has no impact on the quick ratio.
  • 9
    What are some potential disadvantages of delaying payments to suppliers?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
    C
  • 10
    What is the primary benefit of maintaining a schedule of aged trade receivables?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To estimate the provision needed for doubtful debts.
  • 11
    Which formula is used to compute the ‘quick ratio’?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    (Current Assets – Inventory) / Current Liabilities
  • 12
    Which of the following is an example of a financial ratio?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Debt-to-equity ratio.
  • 13
    Why might a business want to delay payments to its suppliers?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To free up cash for other uses.
  • 14
    Which of the following will have the most significant impact on a company’s profitability?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    Retaining more profit in the business.
  • 15
    How would increasing the amount of inventory affect the working capital of a business?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    No effect
  • 16
    Which of the following is a liquidity ratio?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Quick ratio
  • 17
    What is the formula used to calculate working capital?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Current Assets - Current Liabilities
  • 18
    Which of the following actions would decrease a company's working capital?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Purchasing new equipment with cash.
  • 19
    What does a high inventory turnover ratio often indicate?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Efficient sales and inventory management.
  • 20
    What is meant by 'current liabilities'?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Obligations due within one year.
  • 21
    What does the duality principle essentially mean in accounting?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Every transaction has two aspects, with a debit and a credit.
  • 22
    Which of the following could result from not managing inventory efficiently?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Increased risk of obsolescence.
  • 23
    Which of the following statements best describes the impact of a shorter trade payables period?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Faster payment to suppliers.
  • 24
    What is the impact of an increase in the trade receivables collection period?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    The collection period is longer than expected
  • 25
    What is the consequence of an accountant being found guilty of professional misconduct?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    They may face disciplinary action, such as being fired.
  • 26
    What is the formula for calculating gross profit?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Sales Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
  • 27
    A business with a poor working capital position is likely to have which of the following characteristics?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
  • 28
    What is the primary purpose of tracking and analyzing the inventory turnover ratio?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To assess how efficiently a company manages its inventory.
  • 29
    What does a high current ratio generally indicate?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    A strong ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • 30
    What is a potential risk associated with a high inventory turnover ratio?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Potential stockouts and lost sales.
  • 31
    If a company has a quick ratio of 0.8, what does that indicate?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    The company may have difficulty paying its short-term debts.
  • 32
    If a company overstates its ending inventory, what is the impact on the income statement for the current period?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Cost of goods sold is understated, and net income is overstated.
  • 33
    What can be a negative impact of a high inventory turnover ratio?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Increased risk of stockouts.
  • 34
    What is a potential disadvantage of a low inventory turnover ratio?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Increased risk of obsolescence.
  • 35
    What is the main goal when performing financial analysis?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    To see trends and help make decisions.
  • 36
    What is the fundamental concept underlying the 'monetary measurement principle'?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    All financial transactions and events must be expressed in monetary terms.
  • 37
    In double-entry bookkeeping, what must always equal?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Debits and credits.
  • 38
    Which is an example of the use of an accounting ratio?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    To assess the relationship between different accounting data items.
  • 39
    What effect does taking a loan have on working capital?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    No effect
  • 40
    How can a company potentially increase its inventory turnover ratio?
    Trả lời
    A
    D
  • 41
    Which of the following is an example of a non-financial aspect when evaluating a company?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Brand reputation
  • 42
    What is the primary objective of a for-profit business, as mentioned in the text?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Making a profit
  • 43
    Which of the following is NOT an example of how companies can improve trade receivables collection period?
    Trả lời
    (D)
    Offering a shorter credit period.
  • 44
    What type of actions should a company take to enhance its liquidity?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Holding more cash.
  • 45
    Which factor can cause working capital and the quick ratio to decline?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    A failure to manage expenses.
  • 46
    If a company's trade receivables collection period increases, what is the most likely impact on its cash flow?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Decreased cash flow
  • 47
    In the context of the text, what is a primary indicator of a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    Current ratio
  • 48
    Which of the following actions is most likely to improve a company's current ratio?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Issuing new shares of stock for cash.
  • 49
    Which of the following are considered key users of accounting statements?
    Trả lời
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 50
    What is the potential effect on profit if inventory is understated?
    Trả lời
    (A)
    Gross profit is understated, and the profit for the year is overstated.