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At 31 March, the bank statement of Crown Paper Ltd shows a credit balance of £72,000. Unpresented checks total £18,000, and outstanding uncleared lodgements total £9,000. What is the reconciled balance that should appear in Crown Paper Ltd's cash book?
- A.£63,000
- B.£81,000
- C.£99,000
- D.£45,000
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Core Concept: Bank Reconciliation Statement A bank reconciliation explains the difference between the *cash book balance* (company's records) and the *bank statement balance* (bank's records). Timing differences - unpresented cheques and uncleared lodgements - cause these differences. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Start with Bank Statement Balance: £72,000 (credit balance, meaning the bank shows this as a positive balance for the company). 2. Add Uncleared Lodgements: Deposits sent by Crown Paper
The sole trader of Meridian Distributors Ltd took goods costing £9,000 from the business for personal use. These goods had a selling price of £13,500. What is the correct double entry to record this transaction?
- A.Debit Drawings £9,000, Credit Purchases £9,000
- B.Debit Drawings £13,500, Credit Revenue £13,500
- C.Debit Purchases £9,000, Credit Drawings £9,000
- D.Debit Inventory £9,000, Credit Drawings £9,000
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Core Concept: Owner's Drawings of Inventory at Cost When a sole trader takes goods from the business for personal use, this is treated as drawings - a withdrawal of capital by the owner. The key rule is that drawings of goods are always valued at cost price, never at selling price. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Identify the Economic Event: The owner has taken goods worth £9,000 (cost) for personal use. This is a capital withdrawal. 2. Choose the Correct Value: Goods are recorded at cost (£9,000),
Solar Energy plc disposed of a delivery vehicle for £40,320. The vehicle had originally cost £67,200 and had accumulated depreciation of £33,600 at the date of disposal. What is the gain or loss on disposal to be recorded in profit or loss?
- A.Gain on disposal of £6,720
- B.Loss on disposal of £6,720
- C.Gain on disposal of £-26,880
- D.Loss on disposal of £33,600
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Core Concept: Profit or Loss on Disposal of a Non-Current Asset When a non-current asset is sold, the gain or loss is measured as Disposal Proceeds minus the Carrying Value (Net Book Value). It is *not* compared to the original cost. Only the written-down value at the disposal date is relevant. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Find the Carrying Value (NBV) at disposal date: NBV = Original Cost Accumulated Depreciation = £67,200 £33,600 = £33,600 2. Compare to Disposal Proceeds: £40,320 (recei
Alpha Properties Ltd disposed of a delivery vehicle for £72,000. The vehicle had originally cost £120,000 and had accumulated depreciation of £60,000 at the date of disposal. What is the gain or loss on disposal to be recorded in profit or loss?
- A.Gain on disposal of £12,000
- B.Loss on disposal of £12,000
- C.Gain on disposal of £-48,000
- D.Loss on disposal of £60,000
✓ Worked Explanation
Core Concept: Profit or Loss on Disposal of a Non-Current Asset When a non-current asset is sold, the gain or loss is measured as Disposal Proceeds minus the Carrying Value (Net Book Value). It is *not* compared to the original cost. Only the written-down value at the disposal date is relevant. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Find the Carrying Value (NBV) at disposal date: NBV = Original Cost Accumulated Depreciation = £120,000 £60,000 = £60,000 2. Compare to Disposal Proceeds: £72,000 (rece
For the year ended 31 December, Atlas Transport Ltd paid rent of £16,200. At the year-end, the company had an outstanding electricity invoice of £1,350 which has not yet been paid. What are the adjusting entries required at the year-end to record this accrual?
- A.Debit Accruals £1,350, Credit Electricity Expense £1,350
- B.Debit Electricity Expense £1,350, Credit Accruals (Liabilities) £1,350
- C.Debit Cash £1,350, Credit Electricity Expense £1,350
- D.Debit Electricity Expense £1,350, Credit Prepayments (Assets) £1,350
✓ Worked Explanation
Core Concept: Accruals (Expenses Incurred but Not Yet Paid) Under the accruals concept (IAS 1), expenses must be recognised in the period they are *incurred*, not when they are *paid*. An accrual is a current liability - the business owes this amount but hasn't yet paid the invoice. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Identify the Issue: The electricity expense of £1,350 was incurred during the accounting year but remains unpaid at year-end. 2. Apply the Accruals Concept: The expense belongs to this ye
The trial balance of Atlas Transport Ltd balanced perfectly. However, it was later discovered that a purchase of equipment costing £2,400 was entered into the repairs and maintenance account. What type of error has occurred?
- A.Error of Omission
- B.Error of Commission
- C.Error of Principle
- D.Error of Reversal
✓ Worked Explanation
Core Concept: The Six Types of Accounting Errors There are six classic types of bookkeeping errors. Some cause the trial balance to disagree; others do not. This question tests recognition of errors that *hide* behind a balanced trial balance - meaning both sides are still equal, but the accounting treatment is fundamentally wrong. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Analyse the Error: Equipment (a non-current asset / capital expenditure) was posted to Repairs & Maintenance (a revenue expense accou
The sole trader of Summit Manufacturing Ltd took goods costing £2,400 from the business for personal use. These goods had a selling price of £3,600. What is the correct double entry to record this transaction?
- A.Debit Drawings £2,400, Credit Purchases £2,400
- B.Debit Drawings £3,600, Credit Revenue £3,600
- C.Debit Purchases £2,400, Credit Drawings £2,400
- D.Debit Inventory £2,400, Credit Drawings £2,400
✓ Worked Explanation
Core Concept: Owner's Drawings of Inventory at Cost When a sole trader takes goods from the business for personal use, this is treated as drawings - a withdrawal of capital by the owner. The key rule is that drawings of goods are always valued at cost price, never at selling price. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Identify the Economic Event: The owner has taken goods worth £2,400 (cost) for personal use. This is a capital withdrawal. 2. Choose the Correct Value: Goods are recorded at cost (£2,400),
For the last quarter, Crest Hotels Ltd had net credit sales of £42,000 (excluding VAT). Gross purchases inclusive of 20% VAT were £25,200. What is the net VAT amount payable to (or reclaimable from) the tax authority?
- A.£4,200 Payable
- B.£4,200 Reclaimable
- C.£8,400 Payable
- D.£3,360 Payable
✓ Worked Explanation
Core Concept: VAT Return - Output VAT vs. Input VAT A VAT-registered business acts as a tax collector for HMRC. It charges Output VAT on sales and reclaims Input VAT on purchases. The *net VAT payable* is the difference: Output VAT Input VAT. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Calculate Output VAT (tax charged to customers on sales): - Sales are NET (exc. VAT): £42,000 × 20% = £8,400 2. Calculate Input VAT (tax paid to suppliers on purchases): - Purchases are GROSS (inc. VAT): use VAT fraction
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