Cambridge A Level Accounting 9706 — 2023 Feb/March Paper 1 · Variant 2
9706/12/F/M/23 · 30 questions · 30 marks · ≈34 min
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Q1 · Why did Amitav prefer to form a partnership with Lennie rather than set up as a sole…
1 Why did Amitav prefer to form a partnership with Lennie rather than set up as a sole trader? A Amitav was certain they could work without disagreements. B Lennie had a different area of expertise to Amitav. C The financial statements of a partnership are not shared publicly. D The legal requirements in setting up the business would be reduced.
Mark scheme: B
Q2 · A credit customer cleared her debt of $600 after deducting a cash discount of $12
2 A credit customer cleared her debt of $600 after deducting a cash discount of $12. How would the customer account appear in the books of the supplier after the payment has been recorded? debit $ credit $ A balance b / d 600 bank 588 discount allowed 12 B balance b / d 600 bank 588 discount received 12 C bank 588 balance b / d 600 discount allowed 12 D bank 588 balance b / d 600 discount received 12
Mark scheme: A
Q3 · What is the advantage of keeping a full set of double entry books of account?
3 What is the advantage of keeping a full set of double entry books of account? A Account balances are available through the year. B Business assets and owner’s assets can be kept separate. C It enables the book-keeper to check the bank statement for errors and omissions. D It stops the value of assets being overstated.
Mark scheme: A
Q4 · At the start of a financial period, the owner’s capital account of a business showed a…
4 At the start of a financial period, the owner’s capital account of a business showed a balance of $85 000. During the period, the owner introduced to the business a private vehicle worth $30 000. In addition, the owner made cash drawings of $15 000. The business made a net loss for the period of $22 000. What is the balance on the capital account at the end of the period? A $18 000 B $48 000 C $78 000 D $100 000
Mark scheme: C
Q5 · A business has incorrectly recorded a vehicle purchase as a vehicle repair
5 A business has incorrectly recorded a vehicle purchase as a vehicle repair. The business does not charge depreciation on assets in the year of purchase. What is the effect of this error on the financial statements? statement of statement of profit or loss financial position A profit overstated assets overstated B profit overstated assets understated C profit understated assets overstated D profit understated assets understated
Mark scheme: D
Q6 · Non-current assets at the end of Year 1 were recorded as cost, $500 000, and carrying…
6 Non-current assets at the end of Year 1 were recorded as cost, $500 000, and carrying value, $360 000. During Year 2, certain assets were sold. They had originally cost $100 000 and had been depreciated by $40 000. The depreciation charge for the remaining non-current assets in Year 2 was $30 000. What was the carrying value of non-current assets at the end of Year 2? A $270 000 B $300 000 C $330 000 D $370 000
Mark scheme: A
Q7 · The cost of repainting a property was debited to the property account
7 The cost of repainting a property was debited to the property account. Which type of error was made? A commission B compensating C original entry D principle
Mark scheme: D
Q8 · A trial balance does not balance
8 A trial balance does not balance. The difference has been entered in a suspense account. The following errors are found. 1 A cash payment of $630 for rent has been credited in the cash book and debited to the irrecoverable debts account. 2 The provision for depreciation account has been overcast by $960. 3 The purchases ledger control account balance of $48 300 has been included as a debit balance. What is the correcting debit entry to the suspense account? A $47 340 B $95 010 C $95 640 D $97 560
Mark scheme: C
Q9 · What are the benefits of preparing a bank reconciliation statement?
9 What are the benefits of preparing a bank reconciliation statement? 1 acts as a deterrent to fraud 2 identifies out-of-date cheques 3 prevents the business going into overdraft 4 provides the correct bank balance for financial statements A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4
Mark scheme: B
Q10 · At the month end, a business bank statement showed a credit balance of $12 697
10 At the month end, a business bank statement showed a credit balance of $12 697. This did not agree with the cash book balance. The following differences were found. 1 A cheque received, $7170, was entered as $7710 in the cash book. 2 A cheque paid in, $2400, had not been cleared by the bank. 3 A standing order, $450, was recorded in the cash book but had not been paid by the bank. 4 Bank interest payable of $642 had not been entered in the cash book. What was the cash book balance before the necessary corrections were made? A $9565 B $13 429 C $14 995 D $15 829
Mark scheme: D
Q11 · Which statements identify the advantages of using a purchases ledger control account as…
11 Which statements identify the advantages of using a purchases ledger control account as part of the accounting system? 1 Compensating errors within the purchases ledger can be found more easily. 2 Errors of commission within the purchases ledger will be detected. 3 The honesty of staff working on the accounts of trade payables is checked. 4 The total amount owing to trade payables can be ascertained quickly. A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 4 only D 3 and 4 only
Mark scheme: D
Q12 · The sales ledger control account of a trader showed a debit balance of $28 500 at the end…
12 The sales ledger control account of a trader showed a debit balance of $28 500 at the end of the financial period. This did not agree with the total of the individual trade receivables accounts in the sales ledger. The following errors were discovered. 1 A dishonoured cheque for $300 from a credit customer had been entered on the credit side of the sales ledger control account. 2 Contras of $500 entered correctly in the sales ledger had been omitted from the sales ledger control account. 3 Discounts allowed of $700 had not been entered in the sales ledger control account. Which figure should be used for trade receivables in the financial statements? A $27 600 B $27 900 C $28 900 D $29 300
Mark scheme: B
Q13 · At the start of the year on 1 January, a business had an inventory of stationery which…
13 At the start of the year on 1 January, a business had an inventory of stationery which had cost $3740. On that date, $1200 was owed to suppliers for stationery. During the financial year ended 31 December, a total of $38 800 was paid for stationery. Some old stationery was sold to staff for $240. At the end of the year on 31 December, the business had an inventory of stationery valued at cost, $4200. On that date, $1800 was owed to suppliers for stationery. Which figure should be included in the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December for stationery? A $34 960 B $36 160 C $38 700 D $38 940
Mark scheme: C
Q14 · The following information is extracted from the records of a business for a financial year
14 The following information is extracted from the records of a business for a financial year. $ at 1 January rent paid in advance 4 000 during the year ended 31 December rent paid 41 000 at 31 December rent paid in advance 7 000 How much will be charged for rent in the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December? A $34 000 B $38 000 C $41 000 D $44 000
Mark scheme: B
Q15 · Which items would affect a sole trader’s gross profit?
15 Which items would affect a sole trader’s gross profit? 1 carriage inwards 2 cash discounts allowed 3 commission received 4 trade discounts received A 1 and 4 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
Mark scheme: A
Q16 · John and Mary are in partnership
16 John and Mary are in partnership. After the first year of operation, the current accounts of both partners had a debit balance. What might have caused the debit balances? 1 drawings 2 loss for the year 3 salaries they are entitled to A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 only
Mark scheme: B
Q17 · The following information is available for a partnership at the end of the financial year
17 The following information is available for a partnership at the end of the financial year. $ residual loss 3 000 total salaries to partners 5 000 total interest on capital 27 000 total drawings 14 000 total interest on drawings 700 How much was the profit for the year? A $14 300 B $20 300 C $28 300 D $34 300
Mark scheme: C
Q18 · A limited company intends to issue shares at a price above the par value
18 A limited company intends to issue shares at a price above the par value. Which items, apart from the bank balance, will be affected by the share issue? A share capital, capital reserves and revenue reserves B share capital and capital reserves only C share capital and revenue reserves only D share capital only
Mark scheme: B
Q19 · The following information is available for a limited company for a financial year ended…
19 The following information is available for a limited company for a financial year ended on 31 December. $ total equity on 1 January 492 000 profit for the year 70 500 dividends paid 24 000 dividends proposed 12 000 On 30 June, there was a bonus issue of 20 000 ordinary shares of $1 each. On 31 December, the following decisions were made. 1 The buildings are to be revalued at $250 000. These had cost $200 000 and the accumulated depreciation was $50 000. 2 There is to be a transfer of $5000 to the general reserve. What is the total equity on 31 December after these adjustments have been made? A $588 500 B $613 500 C $618 500 D $638 500
Mark scheme: D
Q20 · A business has a rate of inventory turnover of 17 times
20 A business has a rate of inventory turnover of 17 times. What is the numerator in the calculation? A average inventory B closing inventory C cost of sales D credit sales
Mark scheme: C
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Q21 · The year-end statement of financial position of X Limited at 31 December shows the…
21 The year-end statement of financial position of X Limited at 31 December shows the following: $000 non-current assets 1350 current assets 140 ordinary share capital 900 general reserve 150 long-term loan 200 current liabilities 90 retained earnings 150 The profit from operations for the year was $65 000 and finance costs were $20 000. What was the return on capital employed for the year? A 3.21% B 4.64% C 5.7% D 5.91%
Mark scheme: B
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Q22 · Which statement is correct?
22 Which statement is correct? A Direct costs change in direct proportion to changes in levels of activity. B Fixed costs remain as a constant proportion of total costs when output changes. C Semi-variable costs increase in direct proportion to an increase in production. D Stepped costs increase in direct proportion to an increase in production.
Mark scheme: A
Q23 · A manufacturer operates a bonus system
23 A manufacturer operates a bonus system. He provides the following information. output required from each worker 175 units time allowed to complete output 10.5 hours actual time worked by Fred 7 hours A bonus is paid of 25% of the labour costs for time saved, in addition to the hourly rate of $8.75. What did Fred earn for his output of 175 units? A $68.91 B $76.56 C $91.88 D $99.53
Mark scheme: A
Q24 · A job cost sheet showed the following estimates
24 A job cost sheet showed the following estimates. $ materials 680 labour at $20 per hour 200 overheads at $10 per labour hour 100 profit 280 price of job 1260 The job actually took 25% more labour hours than were estimated. What was the actual profit? A $205 B $230 C $330 D $355
Mark scheme: A
Q25 · What is the most suitable basis to apportion power costs between two production centres?
25 What is the most suitable basis to apportion power costs between two production centres? A capital cost of machinery B maintenance cost of machinery C number of employees D number of units produced
Mark scheme: D
Q26 · A manufacturing business makes a single type of product
26 A manufacturing business makes a single type of product. It has two production departments, machining and assembly. A maintenance department provides services to the production departments. Budgeted figures for these departments are shown. machining assembly maintenance overheads $800 000 $400 000 $300 000 production units 200 000 50 000 The business uses a cost per unit rate to absorb overheads. Maintenance department overheads are transferred to production departments in proportion to output. Which figures are correct for the machining department? overheads cost per unit $ $ A 950 000 4.75 B 1 000 000 5.00 C 1 040 000 4.16 D 1 040 000 5.20
Mark scheme: D
Q27 · The following data applies to the budget for a job
27 The following data applies to the budget for a job. direct materials $4800 direct labour $2200 machine hours 240 Direct labour is employed at an hourly rate of $11. Production overheads are charged at $25 per direct labour hour and an amount for selling and distribution overhead is calculated at 20% of factory cost. What is the total cost of the job? A $8400 B $12 000 C $14 400 D $15 600
Mark scheme: C
Q28 · A company has two production departments, manufacturing and assembly, and a stores…
28 A company has two production departments, manufacturing and assembly, and a stores service department. The overheads are apportioned to each department using the appropriate costing information supplied. manufacturing assembly stores direct labour hours 8 400 33 600 machine hours 20 160 6 720 total cost of the stores department $32 800 number of store requisitions 3 000 2 000 What are the overhead absorption rates for the two production departments in respect of the stores? manufacturing department assembly department A $0.39 direct labour hour $0.98 machine hour B $0.58 direct labour hour $0.65 machine hour C $0.65 machine hour $0.58 direct labour hour D $0.98 machine hour $0.39 direct labour hour
Mark scheme: D
Q29 · What does an increase in the marginal cost of a product cause?
29 What does an increase in the marginal cost of a product cause? A decreased contribution B decreased fixed costs C increased contribution D increased contribution to sales ratio
Mark scheme: A
Q30 · Which statements describe the usefulness of cost–volume–profit analysis?
30 Which statements describe the usefulness of cost–volume–profit analysis? 1 to see the relationship between costs and revenue at different levels of activity 2 to set the selling price of a product to achieve targeted profit 3 to set the selling prices for a variety of products A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
Mark scheme: B
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