ACCT7101 Accounting Semester Two Final Examinations, 2019
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EXAMINATION
Semester Two Final Examinations, 2019
ACCT7101 Accounting
Part I – Multiple choice questions (30 marks)
1. What are the qualitative characteristics that enhance the decision usefulness of relevant information faithfully represented in financial statements?
A. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
B. Accounting entity concept and the cost principle.
C. Comparability, verifiability and understandability.
D. Comparability, verifiability, understandability and timeliness.
2. The going concern principle assumes that the business:
A. will be liquidated in the near future.
B. will be purchased by another business.
C. is in a growth industry.
D. will remain in operation for the foreseeable future.
3. The accounting entity concept states that each entity:
A. can be separately identified and accounted for.
B. cannot reasonably report all of its activities in financial statements.
C. cannot distinguish events of the business from those of its owners.
D. will remain in operation for the foreseeable future.
4. The following item will NOT be recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position?
A. A bank loan.
B. A mortgage.
C. A warranty provision.
D. A contingent liability.
5. Return on ordinary shareholders’ equity is driven by:
A. gross profit rate.
B. profit margin and free cash flow.
C. times interest earned.
D. return on assets and leverage.
6. If accounts receivable has increased during the period:
A. revenues on an accrual basis are less than revenues on a cash basis.
B. revenues on an accrual basis are greater than revenues on a cash basis.
C. revenues on an accrual basis are the same as revenues on a cash basis.
D. expenses on an accrual basis are greater than expenses on a cash basis.
7. As per Australian Accounting Standards, cash receipts from interests can be classified as:
A. financing activities only.
B. investing activities only.
C. either operating or investing activities.
D. none of the above.
8. Ordinary shares issued in exchange for land would be reported in the statement of cash flows in:
A. the cash flows from financing activities.
B. the cash flows from investing activities.
C. a separate note to the financial statements.
D. the cash flows from operating section.
9. A share split has the following impact on total equity:
A. increase.
B. decrease.
C. removal of equity from the statement of financial position.
D. no change in the total of equity.
10. In performing vertical analysis, the base for prepaid expenses is:
A. total current assets.
B. total assets.
C. total liabilities.
D. net sales.
11. The depreciation method that applies a constant rate to the carrying amount at the beginning of the year in calculating the annual depreciation is:
A. straight-line.
B. units-of-production.
C. diminishing-balance.
D. none of these.
12. Trentham Transport purchases a new delivery truck for $80,000. The stamp and transfer duty is $3,000. The truck registration fee is $700 for a 12 month period and one year accident insurance policy is $1, 100. The truck undergoes one time safety testing for $330. What does Trentham Transport record as the cost of the new truck?
A. $ 85,130.
B. $ 83,330.
C. $ 80,000.
D. $ 83,000.
13. In a period of rising prices, which of the following inventory methods generally results in the lowest gross profit figure?
A. Average cost method.
B. LIFO method.
C. FIFO method.
D. Need more information to answer.
14. Which of the following accounts has a normal credit balance?
A. Purchases.
B. Discount received.
C. Freight-in.
D. Sales returns and allowances.
15. An entity fails to adjust the Revenue received in advance account for rent that has been earned, what effect will this have on the financial statements?
A. Assets will be understated and revenues will be understated.
B. Liabilities will be understated and revenues will be understated.
C. Liabilities will be overstated and revenues will be understated.
D. Assets will be overstated and revenues will be understated.
Part II – Written questions
Question 1: Bank Reconciliation (10 marks)
The following information is available for Milton Pty Ltd:
The May 2019 bank statement showed the following:
Balance, May 1
Paid checks
Deposits
Interest earned by Milton Pty Ltd
Bank service charge
Balance, May 31
$
$22,900.00
14,304.20
16,489.65
30.00
28.00
25,087.45
Milton Pty Ltd's cash (records) accounts showed the following for May 2019: $
Balance, May 1
Debits
Credits
Balance, May 31
$30,971.45
25,700.40
22,886.54
33,785.31
• Outstanding checks totalled $1,000.14.
• Deposits in transit totalled $11,000.00.
• The bank statement reveals that Milton Pty Ltd's account has been reduced by $500. The company had deposited a $500 check from one of its customers, which was subsequently returned to Milton Pty Ltd’s bank and marked "Not Sufficient Funds".
• The bank collected a $1,800 note for Milton Pty Ltd. The company was not aware of the collection until receiving the bank statement.
Required:
Prepare a bank reconciliation for May 31, 2019. (10 marks)
Question 2: Non-current assets (24 marks)
(A) On 30 June 2019, Colin Clark Company sold old printing equipment for $15,000 in cash. The printing equipment was purchased on 1 January 2017, for $23,000 and was estimated to have a $2,000 residual value at the end of its useful life of 6 years. The company uses the straight-line method for the equipment. Depreciation on the printing equipment has been recorded through 31 December 2018.
(B) On 30 September 2019, the company sold some old office furniture for $15,000 in cash. The office furniture was purchased on 1 January 2018 for $51,200. The useful life of the furniture was estimated to be 8 years, with a residual value of $200. The company uses the diminishing-balance depreciation method for the furniture. Depreciation on the office furniture has been recorded through 31 December 2018.
Required:
Prepare the journal entries to record the aforementioned transactions on 30 June 2019 and
30 September 2019 for the Colin Clark Company, which has a financial year end of 31 December.
Question 3: Liabilities (8 marks)
On October 1, Ola Ltd borrows $60,000 from AZN Bank by signing an 8 month, 8% per annum, interest-bearing note. Interest payment is due on the maturity date.
Required:
Prepare the necessary entries below associated with the note payable on the books of Ola
Ltd.
(A) Prepare the entry on 1 October when the note was issued. (2 marks)
(B) Prepare any adjusting entries necessary on 31 December in order to prepare the semi- annual financial statements. Assume no other interest accrual entries have been made. (2 marks)
(C) Prepare the entries to record payment of the note and interest at maturity. (4 marks)
Question 4: Equity (8 marks)
Toowong Ltd has the following share transactions during March, 2019.
Mar 1
Mar 10
Mar 15
Required:
Released a prospectus inviting applications for 100,000 ordinary shares
of $1 per share, payable in full on application
Received applications for 100,000 shares
Allotted 100,000 shares to applicants and transferred application money to bank account
Journalise all of these transactions for Toowong Ltd.
Question 5: Statement of Cash Flows (20 marks)
Please refer to the following statement of financial position and statement of comprehensive income for Munro Corporation.
Munro Corporation
Statement of Financial Position
December 31, 2019
Cash
Accounts receivable
Land
Equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Total assets
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable
Long-term debt
Common stock
Retained earnings
Total liabilities & equity
2019 $ 22,000 120,000 80,000 70,000 (13,500) $278,500 |
2018 $ 48,500 115,500 60,000 90,000 (20,500) $293,500 |
$ 9,000 |
$ 9,000 |
20,000 |
28,500 |
200,000 |
174,500 |
49,500 |
81,500 |
$278,500 $293,500
Munro Corporation
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended December 31, 2019
Sales |
$ 320,000 |
Cost of goods sold |
(279,000) |
Gross margin (gross profit) |
$ 41,000 |
Depreciation expense |
(9,000) |
Selling and administration expense |
(65,000) |
Operating income |
$ (33,000) |
Gain on sale of equipment |
6,000 |
Net loss |
$ (27,000) |
Other comprehensive income |
0 |
Comprehensive loss |
$ (27,000) |
Other data:
• An equipment with a cost of $20,000 was sold in 2019 for cash.
• Dividends were declared and paid in 2019.
• Land was purchased using cash.
• New shares were also issued for cash.
Required:
(A) Using the information provided, prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019 using the indirect method. (15 marks)
(B) Peter, one of your friends, casually mentions that the statement of cash flows is not important for decision-making as modern accounting focuses on accrual accounting to calculate profit. Critically evaluate his point. (5 marks)
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