Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Sole traders

Sole traders — practice question

Sara operates as a trader. She has drawn up her income statement for the year ended 31 December 2023, which shows a profit for the year of $20 180. She has closed the ledger accounts for income and expenses and has moved the closing inventory into the income statement. The balances below are still in Sara’s ledger at 31 December 2023: Premises (cost) $100 000 Fixtures and fittings (cost) $40 000 Accumulated depreciation on fixtures and fittings $15 000 Inventory (at 31 December 2023) $6 275 Trade receivables $8 540 Provision for doubtful debts $427 Trade payables $5 125 Bank overdraft $4 900 Cash $350 Long-term loan $12 000 Wages (accrued) $1 000 Capital (at 1 January 2023) $115 793 Drawings $19 260
(a)[4]

Draw up the inventory account for the year ended 31 December 2023. Balance the account and carry the balance down to 1 January 2024.

(b)[3]

Draw up the capital account for the year ended 31 December 2023. Balance the account and carry the balance down to 1 January 2024.

(c)[7]

Prepare the statement of financial position dated 31 December 2023.

(d)[5]

Advise Sara whether she ought to buy the delivery vehicle or not. Justify your answer by giving two advantages and two disadvantages of buying the delivery vehicle.

(e)[1]

State what is meant by the term revenue receipts.

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