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

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

The external auditor of Z Limited has highlighted several concerns about the non-current assets.
(a(i))[2]

Explain one advantage of a company’s audited financial statements for shareholders.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain one advantage of a company’s audited financial statements for potential investors.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain one advantage of a company’s audited financial statements for a bank.

(b)[9]

Prepare a statement showing the adjusted profit for year ended 30 June 2017, using additional information $1$ to $4$.

(c)[6]

Prepare the motor vehicles column in the non-current assets schedule, as presented in the note to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2017.

(d)[4]

Advise the directors whether they are allowed to revalue only Plot X and not Plot Y. Support your answer by referring to the relevant accounting standard(s).

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