Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · The accounting system

The accounting system — practice question

Reece is a sole trader and does not keep a complete set of accounting records. He has supplied the information below for the year ended 30 June 2022.
(a)[2]

Calculate the total credit sales figure for the year ended 30 June 2022.

(b)[1]

Calculate the total credit purchases figure for the year ended 30 June 2022.

(c)[3]

Calculate the total cash paid for wages in the year ended 30 June 2022.

(d)[3]

Calculate the depreciation expense for the year ended 30 June 2022.

(e)[10]

Prepare an income statement for the year ended 30 June 2022.

(f)[2]

State two causes of depreciation for non-current assets.

(g(i))[2]

Explain, with reference to an accounting concept, why a business ought to make a provision for depreciation of non-current assets.

(g(ii))[2]

Explain, with reference to an accounting concept, why a business ought to make an adjustment for damaged inventory.

(h)[5]

Advise Reece whether he should maintain a full set of accounting records or not. Justify your answer.

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