Question: a) The double-entry ledger is conveniently divided so that accounts with similar characteristics are placed together. Identify each of the recognised ledger divisions and describe,
a) The double-entry ledger is conveniently divided so that accounts with similar
characteristics are placed together. Identify each of the recognised ledger
divisions and describe, with an example, the account types that each division
contains. (4 marks)
b) ABC Dealing is a business owned and run by Alan B Crick. Whilst the following
events took place in the first few days of this month, ledger accounts have not
yet been written up and that will become your task here.
01-Jun The business bank account is in funds by 1,500 and there is
2,000 cash in the business's office safe. Open accounts as
relevant and simply show these as existing balances brought
forward.
01-Jun Bought new inventory on credit from N Joshi and received an
invoice for 1,800 inclusive of VAT.
01-Jun Sold goods to Joan's Phones on credit and sent an invoice for
3,500 plus VAT.
01-Jun Alan B Crick puts 2,500 into the business bank account and
puts 2,500 into the office safe. This is all new money to his
business.
02-Jun Purchased goods for resale in cash from MTC Wholesale and
their cash invoice/receipt was 2,000 goods, plus VAT.
03-Jun Sold more goods for 2,700 including VAT and all customers
paid by cheque.
05-Jun Goods returned by Joan's Phones and ABC issued a credit note
for 250 plus VAT.
06-Jun Alan purchased a second-hand van solely for use within ABC
Dealing from D Trotter in cash for 1,200 including VAT.
TASK for part b)
Opening ledger accounts as necessary and following recognised bookkeeping
and accounting principles, correctly record each of the transactions stated
above. (12 marks)
c) Explain the principles and characteristics of Value Added Tax from a business
accounting perspective. (4 marks)
Total 20 marks
Question aims
To test candidates' ability to:
? Explain the construction of the accounting ledger
? Apply the rules of double-entry bookkeeping
? Record transactions relating to cash and credit sales, cash and credit purchases,
owner's capital, purchase of non-current assets, and value added tax
? Overview VAT from an accounting principles perspective
3. a) Describe the role and purpose of an internal auditor for a business. (4 marks)
b) Neha has drafted the ledger accounts and financial statements at year end for
her promotions and marketing business and is pleased that Gross Profit is
74,500 and Net Profit is 14,500. However, on checking the details more
closely, she identifies the following:
A. Rent from a client of 3,500 for the short-term use of an unwanted
outbuilding for storage has been credited to the Land and Buildings
account.
B. The cost of a colour photocopier for the business, 13,500 including
installation costs, has been debited to the Purchases account.
C. A bill for 650 for repairing some office equipment has been debited to
the Vehicle Expenses account.
D. The price of a motor vehicle for business use, namely 7,500, has been
debited to the Vehicle Expenses account.
E. Carriage in of 80 has been entered to the Postage and Delivery account.
F. 18,000 from the sale of the outbuilding has been credited to the Sales
Revenue account.
TASK for part b)
i) Briefly explain the accounting concern in each of the six situations A to F
given above. (6 marks)
ii) Ignoring depreciation and other adjustments, and starting with Neha's
draft gross and net profit figures, briefly show the effect upon profit of
correcting each issue and then give the revised Gross Profit and Net Profit
figures after amendments have been made. (6 marks)
c) Explain the significance of a 'true and fair view' in relation to the accounts and
financial statements of a company or other incorporated business. (4 marks)
Total 20 marks
Question aims
To test candidates' ability to:
? Explain the usefulness of auditors and audit reports to companies
? Apply the rules of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting concepts in the
calculation of different levels of profit in an organisation
Suggested grounds for response include:
a) The role and purpose of an internal auditor for a business includes:
? An internal auditor's role is to scrutinise the company's internal accounting
control systems. As internal auditors usually work for the business/company
in question and are therefore answerable to its management, their brief can
often change as it is not stipulated in law.




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