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

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

Bilal gave the following information for his service business for the year ended 31 December 2024.
(a)[14]

Prepare the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2024. Use the answer space on page 4 to set out your workings.

(b)[7]

Prepare an extract from the statement of financial position at 31 December 2024, showing only the assets section.

(c(i))[2]

Explain, with reference to an accounting concept, why Bilal keeps an allowance for irrecoverable debts.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain, with reference to an accounting concept, why Bilal always applies the same depreciation method to each class of non-current asset.

(d)[5]

Advise Bilal on which option he ought to choose. Support your decision by comparing both options.

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