Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Preparation of financial statements

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

The Pavey Sports and Social Club operates as a not for profit organisation. Its accounts are drawn up every year to 31 March. For several years, membership has stayed constant at 350 members, each paying an annual subscription of $100. To increase membership, a life membership scheme was introduced. On 1 April 2015, 25 new members joined under this scheme, paying $750 each. The life membership fund is to be transferred to the income and expenditure account over 15 years.
(a)[2]

Distinguish the terms ‘capital’ and ‘accumulated fund’ from each other.

(b)[14]

Prepare the income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2016, showing the profit or loss from the restaurant separately within the account.

(c)[2]

Explain why a club may choose to capitalise donations received from its members.

(d(i))[4]

Compare and contrast two sources of finance that the club could use.

(d(ii))[3]

Advise the club members on which source of finance would be most appropriate. Justify your answer.

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