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