Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Sole traders

Sole traders — practice question

Anika owns property that she lets to university students. She has achieved a steady profit in every year she has traded. Her trial balance at 31 August 2022 was as follows. Additional information: 1. On 31 August 2022, rent received of $8100 had been received in advance. 2. On 31 August 2022, general expenses of $1300 had been paid in advance and rates of $3400 were still payable. 3. The insurance figure includes $1800 paid for the 15 month period ending 30 November 2022. 4. $9000 spent on new fittings has been entered under repairs. 5. Depreciation is to be charged as follows: Premises: in equal annual instalments on cost over a 50 year period. Fittings: 20% per annum using the reducing balance method. A full year's depreciation is charged on fittings in the year they are bought.
(a)[9]

Prepare Anika's income statement for the year ended 31 August 2022.

(b)[3]

Prepare the capital account for the year ended 31 August 2022 and show the balance brought down on 1 September 2022.

(c)[5]

Advise Anika on her plans and on whether she should supply her own extra capital or enter a partnership with Janos. Support your answer with reasons.

(d)[3]

Explain to Anika how capital expenditure differs from revenue expenditure. Why is this distinction important when preparing the financial statements?

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