2024 Edexcel IGCSE Accounting Practice Paper with Answers

Capital expenditure is spending on purchasing, improving, or bringing non-current assets into use. This includes the purchase price of the van (\( \$12,000 \)) and the cost of repainting with the logo (\( \$800 \)) because this customized the asset for use. Road tax (\( \$150 \)) and insurance (\( \$350 \)) are regular operating expenses (revenue expenditure). Total capital expenditure = \( \$12,000 + \$800 = \$12,800 \).

1 mark for the correct option B.

The consistency concept states that accounting policies and methods (such as depreciation methods) should be applied consistently from one financial period to another. Changing the method without a valid commercial justification breaches this concept.

1 mark for the correct option B.

The Trade Receivables Ledger Control Account behaves like an asset account (debit represents what customers owe). Sales returns reduce the amount owed by credit customers, so they are credited. Credit sales, interest charged, and cash refunds increase the amount owed or reverse a credit, so they are debited.

1 mark for the correct option C.

First, update the Cash Book balance: \( \$1,450 \text{ (debit)} - \$45 \text{ (bank charges)} = \$1,405 \). Then, reconcile to find the bank statement balance: \( \text{Bank statement balance} + \text{Outstanding lodgements} - \text{Unpresented cheques} = \text{Adjusted Cash Book balance} \). Thus, \( \text{Bank statement balance} + \$540 - \$320 = \$1,405 \implies \text{Bank statement balance} = \$1,405 - \$220 = \$1,185 \text{ (credit)} \).

1 mark for the correct option A.

When a business issues a credit note to a customer, it is acknowledging the return of sales (sales returns). This transaction must be recorded in the sales returns journal.

1 mark for the correct option D.

Depreciation for Year 1 (2022): \( 20\% \times \$25,000 = \$5,000 \). Carrying value at end of Year 1: \( \$25,000 - \$5,000 = \$20,000 \). Depreciation for Year 2 (2023): \( 20\% \times \$20,000 = \$4,000 \). Carrying value on 31 December 2023: \( \$20,000 - \$4,000 = \$16,000 \).

1 mark for the correct option B.

Average Inventory = \( (\$8,000 + \$12,000) / 2 = \$10,000 \). Cost of Sales = \( 6 \times \$10,000 = \$60,000 \). Since Gross Profit Margin is \( 25\% \), the Cost of Sales is \( 75\% \) of Revenue (\( 100\% - 25\% \)). Therefore, Revenue = \( \$60,000 / 0.75 = \$80,000 \).

1 mark for the correct option D.

Option D represents an error of single entry (incomplete double entry) where a debit is made but no corresponding credit is recorded. This leaves the trial balance with unequal total debit and credit balances. Options A (omission), B (commission), and C (original entry) are double-entry errors that do not disrupt the equality of total debits and credits.

1 mark for the correct option D.

Capital expenditure consists of costs incurred in acquiring non-current assets and bringing them into their working condition. This includes the purchase price (\( \$18,000 \)), delivery charges (\( \$400 \)), and signwriting (\( \$350 \)). Insurance and fuel are classified as revenue expenditures.

Total capital expenditure = \( \$18,000 + \$400 + \$350 = \$18,750 \).

1 mark for the correct selection of C.

The closing debit balance is calculated as:
\( \text{Opening Balance} + \text{Credit Sales} - \text{Cash Received} - \text{Irrecoverable Debts} - \text{Sales Returns} - \text{Set-off} \)

\( = \$12,400 + \$45,800 - \$39,500 - \$450 - \$1,200 - \$600 = \$16,450 \).

1 mark for the correct selection of A.

First, calculate the total list price of the purchase: \(80 \text{ units} \times \$15 = \$1,200\). Next, calculate the incorrect invoice total based on the 15% discount: Incorrect trade discount: \(15\% \times \$1,200 = \$180\); Incorrect net subtotal: \(\$1,200 - \$180 = \$1,020\); Incorrect sales tax (5%): \(5\% \times \$1,020 = \$51\); Incorrect invoice total: \(\$1,020 + \$51 = \$1,071\). Next, calculate the correct invoice total based on the 20% discount: Correct trade discount: \(20\% \times \$1,200 = \$240\); Correct net subtotal: \(\$1,200 - \$240 = \$960\); Correct sales tax (5%): \(5\% \times \$960 = \$48\); Correct invoice total: \(\$960 + \$48 = \$1,008\). Finally, calculate the overstatement: \(\$1,071 - \$1,008 = \$63\).

1 mark for calculating the total list price of $1,200. 1 mark for calculating the incorrect invoice total of $1,071 (or incorrect net subtotal of $1,020). 1 mark for calculating the correct net subtotal of $960. 1 mark for calculating the correct invoice total of $1,008. 1 mark for calculating the final overstatement of $63 (with or without workings).

(a) **Jameel - Sales Day Book**

| Date | Customer | List Price (£) | Discount (£) | Net Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 | H. Patel | 800 | 80 | 720 |
| Oct 25 | M. Wong | 1,500 | 300 | 1,200 |
| | **Total** | | | **1,920** |

*Exclusion Notes:*
- The cash sale on Oct 12 is recorded in the Cash Book.
- The sale of the office printer (non-current asset) on Oct 18 is recorded in the General Journal.

(b) **Ledger Account Credited:**
Sales Account (in the General Ledger)

**Part (a): 4 marks total**
- 1 mark for H. Patel net amount of £720 (\(£800 - 10\%\)).
- 1 mark for M. Wong net amount of £1,200 (\(£1,500 - 20\%\)).
- 1 mark for correct omission of cash sale (Oct 12) and non-current asset sale (Oct 18).
- 1 mark for correct overall Sales Day Book total of £1,920.

**Part (b): 1 mark total**
- 1 mark for Sales Account (Accept 'Sales' or 'Sales Revenue' ledger).

(a) 1. Purchase price of the second-hand delivery van: Capital Expenditure (cost of acquiring a non-current asset). 2. Cost of safety testing and repairing the engine before first use: Capital Expenditure (cost incurred to bring a non-current asset into its working condition). 3. Cost of petrol for the first delivery trip: Revenue Expenditure (ongoing operating cost). (b) Profit for the year is understated by \(\text{£450}\) because a capital cost was incorrectly treated as a revenue expense (repairs), overstating total expenses in the Statement of Profit or Loss by \(\text{£450}\).

(a) Award 1 mark for each correct classification up to 3 marks: - Purchase price of the second-hand delivery van: Capital Expenditure (1) - Cost of safety testing and repairing the engine before first use: Capital Expenditure (1) - Cost of petrol for the first delivery trip: Revenue Expenditure (1) (b) Award up to 2 marks for the explanation: - Profit for the year is understated (by \(\text{£450}\)) (1) - Expenses/repairs are overstated (by \(\text{£450}\)) OR capital expenditure is incorrectly recorded as a revenue expense (1)

**(a) Rent and Rates Account**

| Date | Details | $ | Date | Details | $ |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **2023** | | | **2023** | | |
| Jan 1 | Balance b/d (Rent) | 1,200 | Jan 1 | Balance b/d (Rates) | 450 |
| Dec 31 | Bank (Rent) | 14,400 | Dec 31 | Income Statement | 17,950 |
| Dec 31 | Bank (Rates) | 3,800 | Dec 31 | Balance c/d (Rent) | 1,600 |
| Dec 31 | Balance c/d (Rates) | 600 | | | |
| | | **20,000** | | | **20,000** |
| **2024** | | | **2024** | | |
| Jan 1 | Balance b/d (Rent) | 1,600 | Jan 1 | Balance b/d (Rates) | 600 |

*Working for Income Statement transfer:*
\(\text{Rent Expense} = \$1,200 + \$14,400 - \$1,600 = \$14,000\)
\(\text{Rates Expense} = -\$450 + \$3,800 + \$600 = \$3,950\)
\(\text{Total Transfer to Income Statement} = \$14,000 + \$3,950 = \$17,950\)

**(b) Accounting Concept Explanation**
- **Concept:** Accrual (or Matching) concept (1 mark).
- **Explanation:**
- Expenses must be matched against the revenues of the same period in which they are incurred, regardless of the timing of the actual cash payment (1 mark).
- The rent prepaid of $1,600 is paid in 2023 but relates to the 2024 financial year, so it must be excluded from this year's income statement and carried forward as an asset (1 mark).
- The rates accrued of $600 are unpaid at the end of 2023 but relate to the benefits consumed in 2023, so they must be included in this year's income statement and shown as a liability (1 mark).

**Part (a): Rent and Rates Account (Total 11 marks)**
- **1 mark [A]** for opening Debit balance $1,200 with correct label.
- **1 mark [A]** for opening Credit balance $450 with correct label.
- **1 mark [A]** for Bank entry (Rent) $14,400 on Debit side.
- **1 mark [A]** for Bank entry (Rates) $3,800 on Debit side.
- **1 mark [A]** for Balance c/d (Rates accrued) $600 on Debit side.
- **1 mark [A]** for Balance c/d (Rent prepaid) $1,600 on Credit side.
- **2 marks [M]** for calculating the transfer to Income Statement ($17,950). (Award 1 mark if process is correct but arithmetic error).
- **1 mark [A]** for correct label 'Income Statement' on the Credit side.
- **2 marks [A]** (1 mark each) for correctly bringing down balances on Jan 1 2024 (Debit: Rent Prepaid $1,600; Credit: Rates Accrued $600). These must be on the opposite side of their respective Balance c/d entries to get the marks.

**Part (b): Theory (Total 4 marks)**
- **1 mark [A]** for identifying the **Accrual** or **Matching** concept.
- **1 mark [A]** for explaining the general principle (matching expenses to the period they are incurred rather than paid).
- **1 mark [A]** for explaining why the rent prepayment is deducted / carried forward.
- **1 mark [A]** for explaining why the rates accrual is added / shown as a current liability.

(a) Journal Entries:

1. Debit: Suspense \(£350\)
Credit: T. Harrison \(£350\)
Narrative: Correction of omission of posting cash receipt from T. Harrison to his personal account.

2. Debit: Office Equipment \(£1,500\)
Credit: Repairs to Equipment \(£1,500\)
Narrative: Correction of error of principle where capital expenditure was recorded as revenue expenditure.

3. Debit: Suspense \(£90\)
Credit: Insurance \(£90\)
Narrative: Correction of over-posting error in the insurance account.

4. Debit: Motor Expenses \(£250\)
Credit: Bank \(£250\)
Narrative: Recording of motor expenses completely omitted from the books.

(b) Error Types:
(i) Error 2: Error of principle
(ii) Error 4: Error of omission

(c) Expenditure Definitions and Profit Effect:
- Capital expenditure: Expenditure on the purchase, improvement, or extension of non-current assets.
- Revenue expenditure: Expenditure on the day-to-day running costs of the business.
- Effect of Error 2: Profit for the year was understated by \(£1,500\) because a capital expense (Office Equipment) was incorrectly treated as a revenue expense (Repairs to Equipment), which overstated total expenses by \(£1,500\).

(a) Journal Entries (8 marks):
- Error 1: 1.5 marks for correct debit/credit entries, 0.5 marks for appropriate narrative.
- Error 2: 1.5 marks for correct debit/credit entries, 0.5 marks for appropriate narrative.
- Error 3: 1.5 marks for correct debit/credit entries (Debit Suspense \(£90\), Credit Insurance \(£90\)), 0.5 marks for appropriate narrative.
- Error 4: 1.5 marks for correct debit/credit entries, 0.5 marks for appropriate narrative.

(b) Error Types (2 marks):
- (i) Error of principle (1 mark)
- (ii) Error of omission (1 mark)

(c) Explanation and analysis (5 marks):
- 1 mark for definition of capital expenditure.
- 1 mark for definition of revenue expenditure.
- 1 mark for stating that profit was understated by \(£1,500\).
- 1 mark for explaining that expenses (repairs) were overstated.
- 1 mark for explaining that non-current assets were understated.

### Part (a)

**Trade Receivables Control Account**

$$
\begin{array}{llr|llr}
\textbf{Date} & \textbf{Details} & \textbf{\pounds} & \textbf{Date} & \textbf{Details} & \textbf{\pounds} \\
\hline
\text{2023} & & & \text{2023} & & \\
\text{Apr 1} & \text{Balance b/d} & 18,450 & \text{Apr 1} & \text{Balance b/d} & 120 \\
\text{Apr 30} & \text{Sales (Credit)} & 42,600 & \text{Apr 30} & \text{Bank (Receipts)} & 38,200 \\
& \text{Interest charged} & 110 & & \text{Discount allowed} & 950 \\
& \text{Bank (Refunds)} & 250 & & \text{Sales returns} & 1,850 \\
& \text{Balance c/d} & 180 & & \text{Irrecoverable debts} & 600 \\
& & & & \text{Contra / Set-off} & 450 \\
& & & & \text{Balance c/d} & 19,420 \\
\hline
& & \mathbf{61,590} & & & \mathbf{61,590} \\
\hline
\text{May 1} & \text{Balance b/d} & 19,420 & \text{May 1} & \text{Balance b/d} & 180 \\
\end{array}
$$

*(Note: Cash sales of £5,400 should not be included in the Trade Receivables Control Account as they do not affect credit customers.)*

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### Part (b)

**Evaluation of maintaining control accounts:**

**Arguments for (Advantages):**
- **Error detection:** They check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledgers. The total of the individual customer balances in the sales ledger should equal the balance of the control account.
- **Deters fraud:** Since the control account is usually maintained by someone other than the ledger clerk, it acts as an internal check and helps prevent or detect fraud and collusion.
- **Management information:** Sanjay can quickly determine the total amount owed by credit customers at any given time, which assists in preparation of financial statements and cash flow forecasting.

**Arguments against (Limitations):**
- **Does not detect all errors:** Control accounts will not reveal certain accounting errors, such as errors of omission, commission, original entry, or principle.
- **Error propagation:** If the prime books of entry (journals) contain errors, these errors will be posted to the control account, rendering it inaccurate.
- **Time and cost:** Preparing control accounts requires extra clerical work and cost, which might be a burden for a smaller business.

**Conclusion:**
Control accounts are a vital internal control mechanism. Despite their inability to detect all types of errors, the benefits they offer in locating mathematical errors, preventing fraud, and facilitating speedy preparation of financial statements outweigh the administrative costs. Sanjay should continue to maintain them.

### Part (a) Marking Scheme (8 marks)
- **1 mark**: Correct opening balances (Debit £18,450 and Credit £120) brought down.
- **1 mark**: Correct credit sales (£42,600) on the debit side.
- **1 mark**: Correct bank receipts (£38,200) on the credit side AND cash sales (£5,400) correctly omitted.
- **1 mark**: Correct sales returns (£1,850) on the credit side.
- **1 mark**: Correct discount allowed (£950) on the credit side.
- **1 mark**: Correct irrecoverable debts (£600) and contra entry (£450) on the credit side.
- **1 mark**: Correct interest charged (£110) and bank refunds (£250) on the debit side.
- **1 mark**: Correctly calculated closing balances (debit balance £19,420 and credit balance £180) carried down and brought down on 1 May.

### Part (b) Marking Scheme (7 marks)
- **2 marks (Knowledge & Understanding)**: Explaining what a control account is and identifying its primary purpose (e.g., checking the accuracy of ledgers, identifying errors).
- **2 marks (Analysis)**: Analysing the advantages (e.g., deterrence of fraud, quicker interim financial statements) and limitations (e.g., unable to detect errors of omission/principle, extra administration cost).
- **3 marks (Evaluation)**: Formulating a reasoned conclusion on whether Sanjay should maintain control accounts, weighing the benefit of internal control against the cost and administrative overhead.

**(a) Tariq - Updated Cash Book (Bank Columns Only) for the month ended 30 April 2023**

| Date (2023) | Details | Amount (\(\text{£}\)) | Date (2023) | Details | Amount (\(\text{£}\)) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 30 Apr | Balance b/d | 1,450 | 30 Apr | Bank charges | 45 |
| | | | 30 Apr | Rent (Standing order) | 350 |
| | | | 30 Apr | Insurance (Direct debit) | 120 |
| | | | 30 Apr | J. Patel (Dishonoured cheque) | 180 |
| | | | 30 Apr | Balance c/d | 755 |
| | | **1,450** | | | **1,450** |
| 1 May | Balance b/d | **755** | | | |

*(Calculation: \(\text{£}1,450 - \text{£}45 - \text{£}350 - \text{£}120 - \text{£}180 = \text{£}755\))*

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**(b) Tariq - Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 30 April 2023**

| Details | Amount (\(\text{£}\)) | Amount (\(\text{£}\)) |
| :--- | :---: | :---: |
| **Balance as per Bank Statement (Credit)** | | **1,170** |
| *Add:* Uncredited deposits | | 420 |
| | | **1,590** |
| *Less:* Unpresented cheques: | | |
| - Cheque 805 | 515 | |
| - Cheque 809 | 320 | (835) |
| **Balance as per updated Cash Book (Debit)** | | **755** |

*(Alternative method starting with Cash Book balance is acceptable)*

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**(c) Evaluation of preparing a bank reconciliation statement regularly:**

* **Arguments for usefulness:**
* **Error detection:** It helps identify errors in both the cash book (e.g. transposition errors) and the bank statement so they can be corrected quickly.
* **Fraud prevention:** Frequent reconciliations act as a deterrent to fraud or unauthorized bank withdrawals.
* **Accuracy of balances:** It ensures that the cash book balance is updated for items only recorded by the bank (e.g. bank charges, direct debits, interest) so the business knows its true cash position before making payments.
* **Identifies unpresented cheques & uncredited deposits:** It helps monitor timing differences, preventing cheques from becoming stale or highlighting bank delay issues.

* **Limitations / Counter-arguments:**
* **Time-consuming:** For a small business with limited staff, preparing statements regularly takes up valuable administrative time.
* **Not preventive:** It only detects errors and discrepancies *after* they have occurred, rather than preventing them.

* **Conclusion:**
* Overall, preparing a bank reconciliation regularly is an essential internal control tool. The benefits of safeguarding cash assets and ensuring accurate financial records far outweigh the time and cost involved.

**(a) Updated Cash Book (5 marks):**
* 1 mark for Balance b/d on Dr side (\(\text{£}1,450\))
* 1 mark for Bank charges on Cr side (\(\text{£}45\))
* 1 mark for Rent / Standing Order on Cr side (\(\text{£}350\))
* 1 mark for Insurance / Direct Debit on Cr side (\(\text{£}120\))
* 1 mark for J. Patel / Dishonoured cheque on Cr side (\(\text{£}180\)) and correct balance c/d (\(\text{£}755\))

**(b) Bank Reconciliation Statement (5 marks):**
* 1 mark for correct title containing date (As at 30 April 2023)
* 1 mark for correct starting balance (Bank statement credit balance \(\text{£}1,170\))
* 1 mark for adding uncredited deposits (\(\text{£}420\))
* 1 mark for deducting unpresented cheques (\(\text{£}835\))
* 1 mark for correct final reconciled balance matching updated cash book (\(\text{£}755\))

**(c) Evaluation (5 marks):**
* Award up to 3 marks for points evaluating the usefulness of regular reconciliation (error detection, fraud prevention, cash flow management).
* Award 1 mark for noting limitations/drawbacks (time-consuming, historical detection only).
* Award 1 mark for a clear, justified conclusion on the necessity of the process.

### **(a) Ledger Accounts**

**1. Machinery Account**

| Date | Details | $ | Date | Details | $ |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **2022** | | | **2022** | | |
| Jan 1 | Balance b/d | 80,000 | Sep 30 | Disposal | 12,000 |
| Jun 30 | Bank | 24,000 | Dec 31 | Balance c/d | 92,000 |
| | | **104,000** | | | **104,000** |
| **2023** | | | | | |
| Jan 1 | Balance b/d | 92,000 | | | |




**2. Provision for Depreciation of Machinery Account**

*Calculations:*
* *Depreciation on disposed machine:* $12,000 \times 20\% \times 3 \text{ years (2019, 2020, 2021)} = 7,200$
* *Depreciation charge for 2022:*
* *Remaining original machinery:* $(80,000 - 12,000) \times 20\% = 13,600$
* *New machine (full year):* $24,000 \times 20\% = 4,800$
* *Total charge to Income Statement:* $13,600 + 4,800 = 18,400$

| Date | Details | $ | Date | Details | $ |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **2022** | | | **2022** | | |
| Sep 30 | Disposal | 7,200 | Jan 1 | Balance b/d | 32,000 |
| Dec 31 | Balance c/d | 43,200 | Dec 31 | Income Statement | 18,400 |
| | | **50,400** | | | **50,400** |
| | | | **2023** | | |
| | | | Jan 1 | Balance b/d | 43,200 |




**3. Machinery Disposal Account**

| Date | Details | $ | Date | Details | $ |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **2022** | | | **2022** | | |
| Sep 30 | Machinery (Cost) | 12,000 | Sep 30 | Provision for Depr. | 7,200 |
| | | | Sep 30 | Cash (Proceeds) | 3,500 |
| | | | Dec 31 | Income Statement (Loss) | 1,300 |
| | | **12,000** | | | **12,000** |

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### **(b) Application of Accounting Concepts**

1. **Accruals (matching) concept**:
* This concept requires that revenue and expenses are matched to the period they relate to. Depreciation spreads the cost of a non-current asset as an expense over its useful economic life, matching this expense against the revenues generated by the asset in each of those years.
2. **Consistency concept**:
* This concept requires that the same accounting policies and methods should be applied from one financial period to the next (e.g., continuing to use the straight-line method at 20% for machinery). This ensures that financial statements can be meaningfully compared over time.

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### **(c) Statement of Financial Position Presentation**

* Non-current assets are shown under the **Non-Current Assets** section.
* The assets must be presented showing **Cost** ($92,000), **Accumulated Depreciation** ($43,200), and **Carrying Value / Net Book Value** ($48,800) in a three-column format.

### **Part (a): 9 Marks**

* **Machinery Account (2 Marks)**:
* **[1 Mark]** For correct opening balance and Bank addition on debit side.
* **[1 Mark]** For correct disposal transfer ($12,000) on credit side and correct balance carried down / brought down ($92,000).

* **Provision for Depreciation Account (4 Marks)**:
* **[1 Mark]** For correct opening balance ($32,000) on credit side.
* **[1 Mark]** For correct transfer of accumulated depreciation to disposal ($7,200) on debit side.
* **[1 Mark]** For correct income statement depreciation charge calculation and entry ($18,400) on credit side.
* **[1 Mark]** For correct balance carried down / brought down ($43,200).

* **Machinery Disposal Account (3 Marks)**:
* **[1 Mark]** For correct debit entry transferring machinery cost ($12,000).
* **[1 Mark]** For correct credit entries of provision for depreciation ($7,200) and cash proceeds ($3,500).
* **[1 Mark]** For correct balancing entry transferring loss on disposal ($1,300) to the Income Statement.

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### **Part (b): 4 Marks**

* **Accruals (matching) concept (2 Marks)**:
* **[1 Mark]** For identifying that depreciation spreads the cost of the asset over its useful life.
* **[1 Mark]** For explaining that this matches the expense with the revenue generated by the asset during those periods.
* **Consistency concept (2 Marks)**:
* **[1 Mark]** For stating that the same method/rate of depreciation must be applied from year to year.
* **[1 Mark]** For explaining that this allows for comparability of financial statements over time.

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### **Part (c): 2 Marks**

* **[1 Mark]** For stating that non-current assets are presented in the Non-Current Assets section of the Statement of Financial Position.
* **[1 Mark]** For explaining that they are presented showing Cost, Accumulated Depreciation, and Net Book Value (carrying value) as a deduction.

**(a) Maya**
**Income Statement for the year ended 31 December 2022**

| | £ | £ |
|---|---|---|
| **Revenue** | | 280,000 |
| **Cost of Sales** | | |
| Opening inventory | 24,000 | |
| Purchases | 165,000 | |
| | 189,000 | |
| Less: Closing inventory (W1) | (25,800) | (163,200) |
| **Gross Profit** | | **116,800** |
| **Expenses** | | |
| Wages and salaries (38,000 + 1,200) | 39,200 | |
| Rent and rates (18,000 - 1,500) | 16,500 | |
| General expenses | 12,500 | |
| Depreciation - Equipment (W2) | 7,000 | |
| Irrecoverable debts | 2,000 | |
| Increase in allowance for doubtful debts (W3) | 800 | (78,000) |
| **Profit for the year** | | **38,800** |

**Workings:**
- **W1: Closing Inventory Valuation**
Inventory must be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value (NRV).
Damaged items: Cost = \(£1,500\). NRV = Estimated Selling Price (\(£900\)) - Cost to complete (\(£100\)) = \(£800\).
The value must be written down by \(£1,500 - £800 = £700\).
Adjusted Closing Inventory = \(£26,500 - £700 = £25,800\).

- **W2: Depreciation on Equipment**
Net Book Value = \(£50,000 - £15,000 = £35,000\).
Depreciation = \(20\% \times £35,000 = £7,000\).

- **W3: Allowance for Doubtful Debts**
Adjusted Trade Receivables = \(£42,000 - £2,000 = £40,000\).
Required Allowance = \(5\% \times £40,000 = £2,000\).
Increase in Allowance = Required Allowance (\(£2,000\)) - Opening Allowance (\(£1,200\)) = \(£800\).

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**(b) Ratio Calculations**

(i) **Gross profit percentage**
\(\text{Gross profit percentage} = \frac{\text{Gross Profit}}{\text{Revenue}} \times 100\)
\(\text{Gross profit percentage} = \frac{£116,800}{£280,000} \times 100 = 41.71\%\)

(ii) **Profit for the year percentage**
\(\text{Profit for the year percentage} = \frac{\text{Profit for the Year}}{\text{Revenue}} \times 100\)
\(\text{Profit for the year percentage} = \frac{£38,800}{£280,000} \times 100 = 13.86\%\)

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**(c) Evaluation**
- **Accounting Concept**: Maya must refer to the **Consistency Concept**.
- **Explanation**: This concept states that accounting treatments and methods should be applied consistently from one accounting period to another. This ensures that the financial statements are comparable over time.
- **Application**: A business should only change its depreciation method if the new method provides a fairer and more realistic presentation of the financial statements (e.g., if the pattern of economic benefits consumed has changed), not simply to manipulate or artificially inflate the profit for the year.
- **Conclusion**: Maya should not change the depreciation method purely to increase her profits, as this violates the consistency and prudence concepts and would mislead users of the financial statements.

**Part (a) [12 Marks]**
- Revenue & Opening Inventory correct: **1 mark** (both correct)
- Purchases: **1 mark**
- Closing inventory valuation: **2 marks** (1 mark for working showing adjusted NRV of \(£800\) or inventory reduction of \(£700\); 1 mark for correct figure of \(£25,800\))
- Wages and salaries adjustment (\(£39,200\)): **1 mark**
- Rent and rates adjustment (\(£16,500\)): **1 mark**
- Depreciation expense calculation: **2 marks** (1 mark for NBV working of \(£35,000\); 1 mark for correct depreciation of \(£7,000\))
- Irrecoverable debts write-off (\(£2,000\)): **1 mark**
- Increase in allowance for doubtful debts: **2 marks** (1 mark for adjusted trade receivables/allowance working of \(£2,000\); 1 mark for increase expense of \(£800\))
- Gross Profit and Profit for the year calculations: **1 mark** (consequential on student's figures)

**Part (b) [4 Marks]**
- (i) Gross profit percentage: **2 marks** (1 mark for correct formula/working; 1 mark for correct answer of \(41.71\%\). Accept round-up to \(41.7\%\))
- (ii) Profit for the year percentage: **2 marks** (1 mark for correct formula/working; 1 mark for correct answer of \(13.86\%\). Accept round-up to \(13.9\%\))

**Part (c) [4 Marks]**
- **1 mark**: Identifies the Consistency concept.
- **1 mark**: Explains that accounting methods must be applied consistently to allow comparison across periods.
- **1 mark**: Evaluates that changing depreciation methods to manipulate profits is unacceptable/violates accounting concepts.
- **1 mark**: Concludes/recommends that Maya should not proceed with the change unless it reflects a more accurate usage of the asset.

Arguments for transitioning to a computerised system: 1. Speed and Efficiency: Transactions only need to be entered once, and ledger accounts, trial balances, and financial statements are updated automatically and instantaneously. This saves significant administrative time. 2. Accuracy: Computerised systems eliminate manual calculation errors, such as incorrect addition or balancing of accounts, ensuring more accurate financial records. Arguments against transitioning (or in favour of retaining manual): 1. Cost: There will be initial costs for purchasing hardware, software licences, or monthly subscription fees, which a sole trader may find expensive. 2. Training and Learning Curve: Jamil will need to invest time and potentially money to learn how to operate the software effectively, which might disrupt daily operations initially. Conclusion / Recommendation: Jamil should transition to the computerised system. The benefits of automated report generation and reduced risk of errors are highly valuable for managing business performance, and the time saved can be reinvested into growing the business, justifying the initial cost and training period.

Award up to 2 marks for points in favour of computerised bookkeeping (with explanation). Award up to 2 marks for points against computerised bookkeeping / in favour of manual bookkeeping (with explanation). Award 1 mark for a final justified recommendation. Max 5 marks in total.

Statement of Financial Position Extract as at 30 April 2023:

Current Assets:
Inventory: $14,200
Trade receivables ($18,400 - $400): $18,000
Less: Provision for doubtful debts ($18,000 * 3%): ($540)
Net Trade Receivables: $17,460
Other receivables (prepaid rent): $850
Total Current Assets (A): $32,510

Current Liabilities:
Trade payables: $12,300
Other payables (accrued electricity): $420
Bank overdraft: $2,100
Total Current Liabilities (B): $14,820

Net Current Assets (A - B): $17,690

1 mark (A) for Inventory of $14,200; 1 mark (M) for showing trade receivables net of write-off ($18,000); 1 mark (A) for calculating the correct provision of $540; 1 mark (A) for net trade receivables of $17,460; 1 mark (A) for other receivables of $850; 1 mark (A) for trade payables of $12,300; 1 mark (A) for other payables of $420; 1 mark (A) for bank overdraft of $2,100; 2 marks (A) for calculating and clearly labelling Net Current Assets (Working Capital) as $17,690 (1 mark if arithmetic error but formula CA - CL is correct).

**(a) Calculations**

**(i) Gross profit margin (percentage)**
* Formula: \(\frac{\text{Gross Profit}}{\text{Revenue}} \times 100\)
* Gross Profit: \(\text{Revenue} - \text{Cost of sales} = £219,000 - £164,250 = £54,750\)
* Calculation: \(\frac{£54,750}{£219,000} \times 100 = 25.00\%\)

**(ii) Liquid (acid test) ratio**
* Formula: \(\frac{\text{Current Assets} - \text{Inventory}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}\)
* Current Assets excluding inventory: \(\text{Trade Receivables} + \text{Bank} = £24,000 + £2,000 = £26,000\)
* Current Liabilities: \(\text{Trade Payables} = £32,500\)
* Calculation: \(\frac{£26,000}{£32,500} = 0.80 : 1\)

**(iii) Trade receivables collection period (in days)**
* Formula: \(\frac{\text{Trade Receivables}}{\text{Credit Sales}} \times 365\)
* Calculation: \(\frac{£24,000}{£219,000} \times 365 = 40 \text{ days}\)

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**(b) Evaluation of Performance and Liquidity**

* **Gross profit margin:** The gross profit margin has decreased from 28.00% in 2022 to 25.00% in 2023. This shows a decrease in profitability at the trading level. Asha may have experienced higher purchase costs from suppliers that she did not pass on to her customers, or she may have offered discounts to maintain sales volume.
* **Liquid ratio:** The liquid ratio has deteriorated significantly from 1.15 : 1 in 2022 to 0.80 : 1 in 2023. This is now below the accepted safe benchmark of 1 : 1, meaning Asha does not hold enough highly liquid current assets to meet her short-term debts if they fell due immediately.
* **Credit control:** The trade receivables collection period has risen from 33 days to 40 days. Customers are taking one week longer on average to pay, which ties up cash in receivables and is a direct cause of the decline in her liquid ratio.
* **Recommendations:** Asha must enforce a stricter credit control policy. She could offer cash discounts for prompt payment, perform credit checks on new customers, or charge interest on overdue accounts. Additionally, she could negotiate better payment terms with suppliers or find cheaper sources of supply to recover her profit margin.

**(a) Calculations (Total: 6 marks)**

* **(i) Gross profit margin:**
* 1 mark for correct working / formula: \(\frac{54,750}{219,000} \times 100\)
* 1 mark for correct answer: **25.00%** (or **25%**)
* **(ii) Liquid ratio:**
* 1 mark for correct working / formula: \(\frac{26,000}{32,500}\)
* 1 mark for correct answer: **0.80 : 1** (or **0.8 : 1**)
* **(iii) Trade receivables collection period:**
* 1 mark for correct working / formula: \(\frac{24,000}{219,000} \times 365\)
* 1 mark for correct answer: **40 days** (accept 40)

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**(b) Evaluation (Total: 5 marks)**

* **1 mark** for analyzing the decrease in Gross Profit Margin with a logical reason (e.g., higher cost of purchase or selling price reduction).
* **1 mark** for analyzing the deterioration of the liquid ratio, noting that it has fallen below the 1 : 1 benchmark.
* **1 mark** for identifying that credit customers are taking longer to pay (40 days vs 33 days) and linking this to the liquidity decline.
* **1 mark** for suggesting at least one appropriate solution to improve cash collection (e.g., cash discounts, stricter collection, charging interest).
* **1 mark** for an overall structured conclusion/judgment on the business's current position.

The accruals (matching) concept dictates that revenue and expenses are recognized in the period they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is paid or received.

When applying this to accrued expenses:
1. The unpaid portion of the expense relating to the current financial year must be added to the cash paid during the year to calculate the total expense incurred for that period.
2. This total expense is matched against the period's revenue in the Statement of Profit or Loss to ensure that profit for the year is not overstated.
3. The unpaid amount is recorded as a current liability (other payables) in the Statement of Financial Position, representing the business's obligation at the year-end.

Award 1 mark for each of the following points up to a maximum of 4 marks:
- Explanation of the accruals concept (expenses are matched to the period they are incurred/not when cash is paid) (1 mark).
- Application to the Statement of Profit or Loss (the accrued expense is added to the amount paid to find the total expense for the year) (1 mark).
- Effect on profit (ensures profit for the year is correctly calculated/not overstated) (1 mark).
- Application to the Statement of Financial Position (the unpaid amount is shown as a current liability/other payables) (1 mark).