Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Interpretation of accounting ratios

Interpretation of accounting ratios — practice question

Azim operates as a wholesaler. He sells goods for both cash and on credit. The credit-sale terms for all customers are 30 days. For the year ended 31 December 2023, Azim has supplied the following data: Cash sales $18 170; Credit sales $392 600; Credit purchases $278 429; Inventory at 31 December 2022 $24 074; Inventory at 31 December 2023 $25 600; Money owed by credit customers at 31 December 2023 $42 375; Money owed to credit suppliers at 31 December 2023 $21 603.
(a)[7]

Using the data provided, Calculate the ratios listed below for the year ended 31 December 2023. Show your workings.

(b)[5]

Advise Azim whether he ought to appoint a debt collection company. Support your answer with two advantages and two disadvantages.

(c)[2]

Suggest two other steps that Azim might take to reduce his trade receivables turnover period.

(d(i))[1]

Suggest one step that Azim might take to raise his gross profit margin.

(d(ii))[1]

Suggest one step that Azim might take to raise his profit margin.

(e(i))[2]

Prepare the journal entry Azim needs in order to correct this error. No narration is needed.

(e(ii))[2]

Complete the table below by placing a tick (✓) to show the impact of correcting this error on Azim’s gross profit and closing capital.

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