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

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

Carlos and Erika have been partners for several years and prepare financial statements up to 31 July. Details about non-current assets and the partnership terms are given.
(a)[5]

Calculate the revised profit before appropriation for the year ended 31 July 2017.

(b)[4]

Prepare the partnership appropriation account for the year ended 31 July 2017.

(c)[5]

Prepare the current accounts for the year ended 31 July 2017.

(d(i))[2]

Calculate the trade receivables as at 31 July 2017.

(d(ii))[2]

Calculate the trade payables as at 31 July 2017.

(e)[4]

Assess the working capital position of the partnership at 31 July 2017.

(f)[3]

Advise the partners of three ways in which they could improve the cash position of the business.

(g)[5]

Advise the partners whether or not they should take this course of action. Support your answer with reasons.

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