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

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

Liam is a trader located in Ireland. His draft income statement for the year ended 31 December 2018 is shown below.
(a(i))[3]

Explain how this error affects the profit on consignment. Use figures to back up your answer.

(a(ii))[3]

Explain how this error changes the profit for the year. Use figures to support your answer.

(b)[10]

Prepare the consignment account for the year ended 31 December 2018 after correcting the error.

(c)[3]

Calculate the correct total inventory value to be included in Liam’s statement of financial position at 31 December 2018.

(d)[4]

Discuss the advantages to Liam if he enters into this new consignment. Justify your answer.

(e)[2]

Explain one distinction between an agent in a consignment and a party in a joint venture.

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