Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Incomplete records

Incomplete records — practice question

Shiv trades in goods. His financial year finishes on 31 August. He does not keep a complete set of accounting records, but he was able to supply the following details for the year ended 31 August 2021. Total revenue $320 000 Mark-up rate 25% Bank account summary for the year ended 31 August 2021 Assets and liabilities details 1 September 2020 / 31 August 2021 Inventory at cost $23 500 / $ Trade receivables $22 000 / $25 900 Expenses owing $- / $400 Trade payables $32 600 / $29 600 Equipment at net book value $- / $12 800 Premises at cost $90 000 / $90 000 During the year, Shiv took $900 out for a family holiday. He had entered this in the expenses. On 31 August 2021 Shiv decided to create a provision for doubtful debts of 3% of trade receivables.
(a)[3]

Calculate the amount of purchases for the year ended 31 August 2021.

(b)[11]

Prepare the income statement for the year ended 31 August 2021. The inventory on 31 August 2021 must be shown clearly within the statement.

(c)[1]

Name the accounting principle Shiv should use when recording the $900 he spent on a family holiday.

(d)[5]

Discuss the implications of Shiv valuing the inventory on 31 August 2021 at selling price.

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