Shiv is a trader. His financial year ends on 31 August. He does not maintain a full set of accounting records but was able to provide the following information for the year ended 31 August 2021. Total revenue $320000 Mark-up 25% Bank account summary for the year ended 31 August 2021 $ $ Balance b/d 49000 Expenses 34000 Cash sales 3700 Drawings 4200 Receipts from trade receivables 312400 Payments to trade payables 257 700 Equipment 16000 Balance c/d 53200 365 100 365 100 Assets and liabilities 1 September 2020 31 August 2021 $ $ Inventory at cost 23500 ? Trade receivables 22000 25900 Expenses owing 400 Trade payables 32600 29600 Equipment at net book value 12800 Premises at cost 90 000 90 000 Shiv had withdrawn $900 for a family holiday during the year. He had included this in the expenses. On 31 August 2021 Shiv decided to create a provision for doubtful debts of 3% of trade receivables. REQUIRED
- (a)Calculate the purchases for the year ended 31 August 2021.[3]
- (b)Prepare the income statement for the year ended 31 August 2021. The inventory on 31 August 2021 should be clearly shown within the statement. Shiv Income Statement for the year ended 31 August 2021 $ $[11]
- (c)Name the accounting principle Shiv should apply when recording the $900 he had used for a family holiday.[1]
- (d)Discuss the implications of Shiv valuing the inventory on 31 August 2021 at selling price.[5]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] Less Opening trade payables 32 600
- [1] Add Closing trade payables 29 600
- [1] Purchases 254 700
- [1] Revenue 320 000
- [1] Opening inventory 23 500
- [1] Purchases 254 700 OF
- [2] Closing inventory 22 200 CF/(1) OF
- [1] Cost of sales 256 000 OF
- [1] Gross profit 64 000 OF
- [1] Expenses (34 000 + 400 – 900) 33 500
- [1] Provision for doubtful debts 777
- [1] Depreciation of equipment (16 000 – 12 800) 3 200
- [1] Profit for the year 26 523 OF
- [1] Business entity
- [1] Inventory should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value
- [1] Cost of sales would be understated
- [1] The profit will be overstated/profit will not be shown at a realistic level
- [1] The current assets/inventory will be overstated
- [1] Prudence principle is not being observed
- [1] Consistency principle is not being observed
- [1] Comparison with previous years/competitors would not be accurate
- [1] Accounting records must present a realistic view of the business
- [Max 5] Accept other valid points
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