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O-LevelAccountingSources and recording of data7707/21 · May/June 2010 · Q119 Marks

Rahman is a debtor in the books of Goldy. On 1 April 2010 the balance on the account of Rahman was $300. The following transactions related to the account of Rahman for the month of April 2010. April 6 Sold goods to Rahman, list price $500; allowed 20% trade discount. 12 Rahman returned goods bought on 6 April, list price $150. 18 Sold goods to Rahman, list price $200; allowed 15% trade discount. 30 Rahman paid the balance on his account on 1 April by cheque and was allowed 3% cash discount. On 20 April, Goldy received the following bank statement. Dr Cr Balance $ $ $ April 1 Balance b/d 650 Cr 8 Pacific Traders 1500 2150 Cr 12 Kwan 730 1420 Cr 15 Interest 12 1408 Cr 16 Credit transfer (dividends) 130 1538 Cr

  1. (a)Prepare the account of Rahman in the books of Goldy for the month of April 2010. Balance the account and bring down the balance on 1 May 2010.[7]
  2. (b)(i)State two reasons why trade discount was given to Rahman.[2]
  3. (b)(ii)Name the book of prime entry in which Goldy will record the transaction on 12 April.[1]
  4. (b)(iii)Name the document which would be issued by Goldy for the returned goods on 12 April.[1]
  5. (c)Update the cash book for Goldy on 20 April. Balance the cash book on that date.[4]
  6. (d)Prepare the bank reconciliation statement at 20 April.[4]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] April 1 Balance b/d 300
  2. [1] April 6 Sales 400
  3. [1] April 18 Sales 170
  4. [1] April 12 Sales Returns 120
  5. [1] April 30 Bank 291
  6. [1] April 30 Discount Allowed 9
  7. [1] May 1 Balance b/d 450
  8. [2] Enables Rahman to make a profit on resale
  9. [2] Recognises Rahman as a regular and valued customer
  10. [2] Encourages Rahman to buy a greater quantity
  11. [2] Increase Goldy's sales volume
  12. [1] Sales Returns Journal or Sales Returns Day Book
  13. [1] Credit Note
  14. [1] April 15 Interest 12
  15. [1] April 16 Dividends 130
  16. [1] April 20 Balance c/d 1559
  17. [1] April 21 Balance b/d 1559
  18. [1] Balance as per Bank Statement 1538
  19. [1] Stanton & Co 96
  20. [1] Headland Garage 75
  21. [1] Balance as per cash book 1559

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Topic
Sources and recording of data, O-Level Accounting (syllabus 7707). Structured question, 19 marks.
Source
O-Level Accounting, May/June 2010 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 1.

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