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POA - May 9, 2020

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A non-trading organisation is MAINLY concerned with
a)
importing goods for resale
b)
trading only with wholesalers
c)
making maximum profit for the proprietor
d)
providing various services for its members
2.
Which of the following accounts are nominal?
a)
Wages and rent
b)
Stock and debtors
c)
Machinery and plant
d)
Creditors and Fixtures
3.

The value of TOTAL fixed assets is

a)

$12,000

b)

$14,600

c)

$15,350

d)

$19,650

4.

The summarised position of Foster and Scott at 6 March 2015 was: What was the capital of Foster and Scott Limited at 6 March 2015?

a)

$40,000

b)

$90,000

c)

$150,000

d)

$190,000

5.

From the information listed here, Mr. Jones' capital amount is

a)

$405

b)

$450

c)

$850

d)

$975

6.

A firm sold items at $80 each. Of these, 9 items were returned. Which of the following will the firm issue in respect of the items returned?

a)

Debit note for $720

b)

Credit note for $720

c)

Receipt for $720

d)

Invoice for $720

7.
A trade discount maybe described as an allowance given
a)
to attract buyers
b)
for quick payment of accounts
c)
when goods are of a poor quality
d)
to traders who buy in large quantities
8.

From the following information above, what is the correct closing total for the Sales Account?

a)

$47,000

b)

$49,000

c)

$55,000

d)

$59,000

9.
Which of the following would NOT appear in a Cash Book?
a)
Payment for goods $100
b)
Goods sold on credit $100
c)
Goods sold for cheque $100
d)
Goods bought for cash $100
10.
On 12 January 2015, a merchant purchased goods amounting to $120 on the following terms: 5% cash discount if paid within 30 days. He settled his debt on 28 February 2015. How much did he pay?
a)
$112
b)
$114
c)
$120
d)
$126
11.
When a proprietor withdraws cash or other assets from a business, what effect does it have on drawings or capital?
a)
Capital is decreased
b)
Capital is increased
c)
Drawings are decreased
d)
Neither drawings nor capital is affected
12.
On 2 March 2015, L.Lan bought goods on credit worth $630. He received a 3% trade discount on this amount. The invoice also stated 2% 20 days, net 30 days. How much would L. Lan pay for the goods on 8 March 2015?
a)
$595.00
b)
$598.88
c)
$611.10
d)
$661.12
13.

The ABC Company deposited a cheque for $300 received from Mr. Murray. How should this transaction be recorded in ABC's books?


I. Debit the Cash Account

II. Debit the Bank Account

III. Credit Murray;s Account

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

14.
Which of the following is NOT a nominal account?
a)
Furniture
b)
Commission
c)
Carriage Inwards
d)
Discount Allowed
15.

When money is taken from cash and paid into a bank account, the recording is referred to as:

a)

The imprest

b)

A Contra Entry

c)

Cash takings

d)

Personal drawings

16.
A mechanic starts his business with $10,000 worth of tools. What entries should be made to record this transaction?
a)
Dr. Capital A/C; Cr. Bank A/c
b)
Dr. Bank A/c; Cr. Capital A/c
c)
Dr. Tools; Cr. Capital A/c
d)
Dr. Capital A/c; Cr Tools A/c
17.
Goods were sold on credit to John Brown. Which of the followiing is the correct double entry to record this transaction:
a)
Debit John Brown;s A/c; Credit Sales A/c
b)
Debit Sales A/c; Credir John Brown's A/c
c)
Debit John Brown's A/c; Credit Cash A/c
d)
Debit Cash A/c; Credit John Brown's A/c
18.

Mr. K. Trucking company received a cheque from Ms. Henry. How must this transaction be recorded in M.K. Trucking's books?

a)

I and III only

b)

I and IV only

c)

II and III only

d)

II and IV only

19.
An increase in drawings will result in
a)
an increase in long-term liabilities
b)
a decrease in capital
c)
a decrease in current liabilities
d)
an increase in capital
20.

Use the information provided to answer questions 20 & 21.


20. What is the working capital?

a)

$20,000

b)

$25,000

c)

$50,000

d)

$70,000

21.

If $2,000 worth of stock is sold on credit at cost, what would be the new working capital?

a)

$16,000

b)

$25,000

c)

$50,000

d)

$70,000

22.
The formula for working capital is
a)
Total assets less total liabilities
b)
Fixed assets less current assets
c)
Fixed assets less current liabilities
d)
Current assets less current liabilities
23.

Classify this account: Accrued Utilities

a)

Expense

b)

Current Asset

c)

Current Liability

24.

Classify this account: Accrued Salaries

a)

Current Liability

b)

Expense

c)

Current Asset

25.

Classify this account: Commission Income Received in Advance

a)

Income

b)

Current Liability

c)

Current Asset

26.

Classify this account: Rent Income Received in Advance

a)

Income

b)

Current Liability

c)

Current Asset

27.

Classify this account: Service Fees Income Received in Advance

a)

Current Asset

b)

Income

c)

Current Liability

28.
Classify this account: Sales Revenue
a)
Income
b)
Contra-Income
c)
Expense
29.

Classify this account: Discount Received

a)

Income

b)

Current Liability

c)

Current Asset

30.

Classify this account: Advertising

a)

Expense

b)

Income

c)

Current Asset

31.

Classify this account: Bank Charges

a)

Income

b)

Expense

c)

Current Liability

32.
Classify this account: Stationery
a)
Income
b)
CA
c)
Expense
33.

Classify this account: Discount Allowed

a)

Expense

b)

Income

c)

contra-Net Current Asset

34.

Which of the following groups monitors a company's financial statements to discover a desirable rate of return on capital?

a)

Investors

b)

Suppliers

c)

Customers

d)

Employees

35.

Which of the following terms describes a report which indicates whether the business has made a profit or loss?

a)

Ledger

b)

Trial Balance

c)

Income Statement

d)

Balance Sheet

36.

Which statement BEST explains the term 'consistency' as used in accounting?

a)

Procedures in accounting are subject to change each year

b)

Firms can choose different methods each year to reflect the best financial results

c)

Separate methods of depreciation can be used in determining profits for taxation purposes

d)

The accounting treatment for depreciation, once fixed must be treated in the same way thereafter

37.

Which of the following lists of activities shows the stages of the accounting cycle in the correct order?

a)

Posting to Ledger, Journalising, Trial Balance, Final Accounts

b)

Posting to ledger, Trial Balance, Journalising, Final Accounts

c)

Journalising, Posting to ledger, Trial Balance, Final accounts

d)

Journalising, Trial Balance, Posting to Ledger, Final Accounts

38.

A statement of the balances of the accounts taken from the ledger and arranged under assets and liabilities is called

a)

A Trial Balance

b)

A Balance Sheet

c)

An Income Statement

d)

A Statement of Account

39.

A businessman offers a discount for prompt payment for goods purchased. Under which column in his three-column cash book would this discount be entered?

a)

Bank

b)

Cash

c)

Discount Allowed

d)

Discount Received

40.

Which of the following accounts are usually transferred to the Trading and Profit and Loss Account

a)

Rent, Premises, Drawings

b)

Drawings, Rent, Purchases

c)

Commission Received, Rent, Purchases

d)

Purchasing a new building

41.

30.The formula for working capital is?

a)

Total assets less total liabilities

b)

Fixed assets less current assets

c)

Fixed assets less current liabilities

d)

Current Asset less Current Liabilities

42.

The working capital of A. Young ans Sons is $15,500. The total amount of current assets is $16,500. What is the total amount of current liabilites?

a)

$1,000

b)

$15,500

c)

$16,500

d)

$32,000

43.

Which of the following entries are NOT shown on the debit side of the Trial balance?

a)

Purchases, Drawings, Cash

b)

Sales returns, furniture & fixtures, office equipment

c)

Purchases returns, accounts payable, bank overdraft

d)

Accounts receivable, wages expense, Stock/Inventory

44.

Which of the following accounts should be entered in the credit column of a Trial Balance?

a)

Drawings

b)

Cash in hand

c)

Accounts Receivable

d)

Bank overdraft

45.

The listing prepared by accounts personnel to determine the arithmetical accuracy of double entry postings is known as the

a)

Balance Sheet

b)

Control Account

c)

Trial Balance

d)

Income Statement

46.

The annual rent of a business is $6 000. The business paid $5 000 during the present year and recorded $5 000 in its income statement. Which accounting concept was breached?

a)

Separate entity

b)

Consistency

c)

Prudence

d)

Accrual

47.

The MAIN internal users of accounting information are

a)

managers

b)

competitors

c)

governments

d)

local communities

48.

Which of the following BEST describes the 'double entry' system of accounting?

a)

A ledger account must have two sides.

b)

An account must be written twice in the ledger.

c)

Each transaction must be written in two subsidiary books.

d)

Each transaction must have a debit entry and a credit entry.

49.

In Mr. Chin's ledger, an entry on the debit side of the drawings account, followed by an entry on the credit side of the bank account means that Mr. Chin

a)

puts money in the business' bank account.

b)

withdraws money from the bank for use in the business.

c)

uses money from his business' bank account for his personal use.

d)

withdraws money from his personal account for his personal use.

50.

A trial balance is prepared by using balances from the

a)

ledger

b)

journal

c)

sales book

d)

purchases book