Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Analysis and communication of accounting information

Analysis and communication of accounting information — practice question

Razia was a sole trader who launched her business on 1 July 2015, selling ladies’ clothing. She did not maintain proper books of account, but she could provide the information below.
(a)[4]

Prepare the cash account, making Razia’s drawings for the year clear.

(b)[4]

Calculate the value of inventory stolen during the year ended 30 June 2016 at cost price.

(c)[8]

Prepare the income statement for the year ended 30 June 2016.

(d(i))[2]

Calculate, to two decimal places, the current ratio at 30 June 2016. State the formula used.

(d(ii))[2]

Calculate, to two decimal places, the liquid (acid test) ratio at 30 June 2016. State the formula used.

(e(i))[2]

Name two other ratios a business could calculate to explain its liquidity position.

(e(ii))[2]

State two limitations of using ratio analysis.

(f)[6]

Advise Razia whether she ought to increase the mark-up on her goods. Justify your answer by weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of doing so.

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