Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Calculation and understanding of accounting ratios

Calculation and understanding of accounting ratios — practice question

Omer trades as a trader. He supplied the following details. For the year ended 30 April 2021 Credit sales $191000 Credit purchases $120000 Gross profit $80220 Commission receivable $20280 Expenses $29830 At 30 April 2021 Trade receivables $12400 Trade payables $7000
(a)[4]

Calculate these ratios: Trade receivables turnover (days) and Trade payables turnover (days).

(b(i))[2]

Suggest two reasons why the trade receivables turnover differs between the two businesses.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest two reasons why the trade payables turnover differs between the two businesses.

(c)[5]

Advise Omer whether or not he should employ a marketing manager. Justify your answer. You may refer to the possible effects on the business’s income and expenses.

(d)[3]

State three ways by which Omer could lessen the chance of irrecoverable debts.

(e)[4]

State why Omer should apply each of the following accounting principles. Matching Prudence Consistency Business entity

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