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

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

G Limited’s directors drew up the following draft statement of financial position at 31 December 2016.
(a)[10]

Draw up the revised statement of financial position at 31 December 2016.

(b)[5]

Explain how items 1 and 2 should be shown in the financial statements.

(c)[4]

Explain the function of an external auditor.

(d)[2]

Explain why the audit report of a limited company is sent to the company’s shareholders rather than to its directors.

(e)[4]

Advise the directors whether the inventory valuation method ought to be changed or not. Support your answer with reasons.

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