Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Books of prime entry

Books of prime entry — practice question

Kalima is a trader. At the beginning of September 2024, Kalima had $240 cash in hand, a bank balance showing a $890 credit and a credit customer, Elizah, who owed Kalima $520. The following transactions occurred during the month: September 2 Stationery paid for in cash, $82 3 Cash sales, $478 A $30 cheque received at the end of August from Badr, a credit customer, was dishonoured 5 Wages paid by credit transfer, $1390 7 Goods bought from Gulnar on credit, $200 10 Kalima took $150 from the business bank account for personal use 14 A cheque was received from Elizah in full settlement of the amount owed after 2.5% cash discount 16 $120 cash was paid into the business bank account 21 Gulnar was paid the full amount due by credit transfer after a cash discount of 2% 23 Goods sold to Elizah on credit, $1450 29 A credit note for $325 was issued to Elizah for goods returned
(a)[13]

Use the page opposite to prepare Kalima’s cash book for September 2024. Then balance the account and carry the balances down on 1 October 2024.

(b)[1]

What is represented by the credit balance in the bank on 1 September 2024?

(c)[5]

Use Kalima’s books to prepare Elizah’s account. Then balance it and carry any balances down on 1 October 2024.

(d)[1]

Which section heading in Kalima’s statement of financial position would the balance on Elizah’s account be shown under?

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