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

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

A new director of R Limited has expressed some concerns about the director’s own role in the company and about the role of the company’s auditors.
(a(i))[2]

Explain what the term ‘stewardship’ means.

(a(ii))[2]

State two duties carried out by the auditor of a limited company.

(b)[2]

Prepare an extract from the income statement for the year ended 31 December 2018, showing the profit for the year, beginning with the profit from operations.

(c)[4]

Prepare the statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2018. A total column is not needed.

(d)[6]

Prepare the statement of financial position at 31 December 2018.

(e)[4]

Calculate the impairment loss.

(f)[5]

Discuss the directors’ decision, referring to any relevant International Accounting Standards (IAS).

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