Accounting 9706/21 October/November 2020: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Accounting (9706), Paper 2 Structured Questions, October/November 2020. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
Ismail opened a retail business on 1 January 2019 with the following assets and liabilities.
$
Bank 7 500 Debit
Non-current assets 18 500
Bank loan (repayable 2022) 4 200
Ismail prepared a draft income statement for the year ended 31 December 2019. However, this contained errors.
Draft income statement for the year ended 31 December 2019
$ $
Revenue 274 500
Cost of sales (182 360)
92 140
Add discounts received 820
Gross profit 92 960
Add bank loan 4 200
97 160
Less expenses
Carriage inwards 1 020
Drawings 18 740
General expenses 22 280
Insurance 1 730
Rent 20 250
Loan interest 210
(64 230)
Profit for the year 32 930
The following had not been accounted for.
1 Ismail had taken goods for his own use. These goods cost $420 and had a selling price of
$630.
2 Carriage inwards included capital expenditure of $400 on non-current assets which had been paid on 18 January 2019.
3 Depreciation on all non-current assets is to be provided at 20% per annum on cost. A full year’s depreciation is charged in the year of purchase.
4 The amount shown for insurance included $720 for the six-month period ending 30 April 2020.
5 At 31 December 2019 trade receivables totalled $14 800. A customer who owed $600 had been declared bankrupt. Ismail decided to write off this account. He also decided to create a provision for doubtful debts of 5% of trade receivables at the year end.
6 Interest on the bank loan is charged at 10% per annum.
REQUIRED
(a) Prepare the corrected income statement for the year ended 31 December 2019.
Ismail
Income statement for the year ended 31 December 2019
Workings:
[15]
(b) Calculate the balance on Ismail’s capital account at 31 December 2019.
…… [4]
Additional information
Ismail would like to expand his business. He will need additional finance of $25 000. He is considering two options to raise this amount:
option 1: apply for a bank loan
option 2: form a partnership with Seema, a friend. Seema would expect profits and losses to be shared equally.
REQUIRED
(c) Advise Ismail which of these options he should choose. Justify your answer.
…… [7]
Additional information
Ismail sees benefits in keeping a full set of accounting records.
REQUIRED
(d) State four benefits to a business of keeping a full set of accounting records.
1 ……
2 ……
3 ……
4 ……
[4]
[Total: 30]
Mark scheme
1(a) Ismail 15
Income statement for the year ended 31 December 2019
$ $
Revenue 274 500
Cost of sales W1 (182 560) (3) OF
Gross profit 91 940 (1)OF
Add discounts received 820 (1)
92 760
Less expenses
General expenses 22 280
Insurance W2 1 250 (2) OF
Rent 20 250
Depreciation W3 3 780 (2) OF
Irrecoverable debt 600 (1)
Provision for doubtful debts W4 710 (2) OF
Loan interest W5 420 (2)CF/(1)OF
(49 290)
Profit for the year 43 470 (1)OF
W1 Cost of sales
$
As per draft statement 182 360
Less goods for own use (420) (1)
Add carriage inwards 620 (1)
182 560 (1)OF
W2 Insurance
$
As per draft statement 1 730
Less prepayment (2/3 x $720) (480) (1)
1 250 (1)OF
W3 Depreciation of non-current assets
$
At 1 January 2019 18 500
Add capital expenditure 400
18 900 (1)
Depreciation: 20% × $18 900 = 3780 (1)OF
W4 Provision for doubtful debts
5% × ($14 800 – 600, i.e. $14 200 (1)) = 710 (1)OF
W5 Loan interest 4200 × 10% = 420 (2)CF 210 (1)OF
1(b) $ 4
Capital 1 January 2019 (W1) 21 800 (1)
Add profit for year 43 470 (1)OF
Deduct drawings ($18 740 + $420) (19 160) (1)
46 110 (1)OF
W1 Opening capital: Assets $26 000 – liability $4200 = $21 800
1(c) Option1: Bank loan 7
Max 4
Reasons for:
• Temporary source of finance (1)
• No effect on control of business (1)
• Profits will not have to be shared (1)
Reasons against:
• May not be eligible for bank loan (1)
• Security required for loan (1)
• Interest charges will reduce profits (1)
Option 2: Partnership with Seema
Max 4
Reasons for:
• Permanent source of capital (1)
• Partner might bring new skills/expertise (1)
• Sharing of workload (1)
• Security for finance will not be required (1)
Reasons against
• Profits will have to be shared equally/so Ismail may receive less than now
(1)
• May not get on well/possibility of disputes (1)
• Decision-making may be slower/more difficult (1)
• Existence of business could be threatened if partner wishes to
leave/retire/dies (1)
Overall Max 6 marks for justification.
Advice (1)
Accept other valid responses.
1(d) Benefits of keeping a full set of accounting records 4
• giving access to more detailed information (1)
• easier to assess business performance (1),
• possible to prepare comprehensive financial statements (1)
• more effective decision making (1)
• provides support for bank loan applications (1)
• provides evidence to support tax assessments (1)
• possibility of improved credit control (1)
• allows comparisons with previous years/other businesses (1)
Max 4
Accept other valid responses.
Noor, a sole trader, prepares bank reconciliation statements at the end of each month.
REQUIRED
(a) State four benefits to a business of preparing a bank reconciliation statement.
1 ……
2 ……
3 ……
4 ……
[4]
(b) State two differences between a bank standing order and a direct debit.
1 ……
2 ……
[2]
Additional information
On 31 October 2019 Noor received the following bank statement for her business account.
Date Details Dr Cr Balance
$ $ $
1 Oct Balance b/d 292.22 Cr
3 Oct Credit 927.40 1 219.62 Cr
6 Oct Direct debit: P Ltd 334.80 884.82 Cr
7 Oct Cheque 626344 118.48 766.34 Cr
9 Oct Cheque 626346 723.21 43.13 Cr
18 Oct Credit transfer: Tahir 184.95 228.08 Cr
21 Oct Bank charges 59.60 168.48 Cr
22 Oct Direct debit: Ayesha 172.80 4.32 Dr
24 Oct Credit 841.67 837.35 Cr
27 Oct Cheque 626347 1 206.22 368.87 Dr
29 Oct Credit transfer: H Ltd 229.48 139.39 Dr
Noor’s cash book (bank columns) for October 2019 was as follows.
Cash Book (bank columns)
$ $
Oct Oct 2 Z Ltd (cheque 626344) 118.48
1 Balance b/d 292.22 4 J Ltd (cheque 626345) 276.93
1 Sales 927.40 5 Ayan (cheque 626346) 723.21
22 Tahir (credit transfer) 184.95 6 P Ltd (direct debit) 334.80
23 Sales 841.67 22 Huma (cheque 626347) 1206.22
29 Sales 773.25 26 Usman (cheque 626348) 985.33
31 Balance c/d 625.48
3644.97 3644.97
Nov 1 Balance b/d 625.48
REQUIRED
(c) Prepare Noor’s updated cash book.
Cash Book (bank columns)
$ $
Balance b/d 625.48
[4]
(d) Prepare a bank reconciliation statement at 31 October 2019.
Start with the balance per the bank statement.
Bank reconciliation statement at 31 October 2019
$
Balance per bank statement
[5]
[Total: 15]
Mark scheme
2(a) • Helps identify errors made by the bank (1) 4
• Helps identify errors in the cash book (1)
• Accurate preparation of financial statements (1)
• Helps prevent/identify fraud (1)
• Ensures cash book is up to date (1)
• Helps identify out of date/dishonoured cheques (1)
Max 4
2(b) Standing order is for a fixed amount; amount of direct debit varies (1) 2
Bank triggers payment of standing order; recipient triggers payment of direct
debit (1)
Standing order is paid at fixed intervals; direct debit payments occur
irregularly (1)
Max 2 differences
Accept other valid responses.
2(c) $ $ 4
H Ltd 229.48 Balance b/d 625.48
(credit (1)
transfer)
Balance 628.40 Bank charges 59.60 (1)
c/d
Ayesha (direct 172.80 (1)
debit)
857.88 857.88
Balance b/d 628.40 (1)OF
2(d) 5
Bank Reconciliation Statement at 31 October 2019
$ $
Balance per bank statement (overdrawn) (139.39)
Add: uncredited deposits 773.25 (1)
633.86
Less: unpresented cheques: J Ltd (cheque (276.93 (1)
626345) )
Usman (cheque 626348) (985.33 (1)
)
(1262.26)
Balance per cash book (1) (628.40) (1)
M Limited was formed five years ago.
On 1 January 2019 the company’s statement of financial position included the following details.
$000
Equity
Share capital – ordinary shares of $0.25 each 1200
Share premium 480
Retained earnings 295
1975
On 1 July 2019 shareholders were paid a dividend of $0.05 per share.
REQUIRED
(a) Calculate the total dividend paid.
…… [2]
Additional information
On 1 September 2019 the directors made a rights issue of two ordinary shares for every three shares held at a price of $0.40 per share. The issue was fully subscribed.
REQUIRED
(b) Describe one way in which a shareholder can benefit from taking up a rights issue.
…… [2]
(c) Calculate the amount raised by the rights issue.
…… [2]
Additional information
The company made a profit for the year ended 31 December 2019 of $324 000.
REQUIRED
(d) Prepare the statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2019.
M Limited
Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2019
Share Share Retained Total capital premium earnings
$000 $000 $000 $000
[5]
(e) Describe two factors directors should take into account when deciding on a dividend to be paid to the shareholders.
1 ……
2 ……
[4]
[Total: 15]
Mark scheme
3(a) Dividend paid 2
Number of shares: 1 200 000 × 4 = 4 800 000 (1)
Dividend: 4 800 000 (OF) × $0.05 = $240 000 (1)
3(b) • Opportunity to purchase additional shares at a favourable price (1) as 2
issue price is usually below market price (1)
• Can maintain same degree of control (1) in the company as shareholder
will own same proportion of issued capital (1)
One benefit 1 mark + 1 mark for development
Accept other valid responses.
3(c) Shares issued 2/3 × 4 800 000 (OF) = 3 200 000 shares (1)OF 2
Amount raised: 3 200 000 × $0.40 = $1 280 000 (1)OF
3(d) 5
M Limited
Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2019
Share Share Retained Total
capital Premium earnings $000
$000 $000 $000
Balances, 1 1 200 480 295 1 975 (1) row
January 2019
Profit for year 324 324 (1) row
Dividends paid (240) (240) (1)OF row
Rights issue 800 480 1 280 (1)OF row
Balances, 31 2 000 960 379 3 339 (1)OF row
December
2019
3(e) • The amount of profit available/revenue reserves (1) must be sufficient to 4
finance the dividends (1)
• The amount of liquid funds will be sufficient (1) to cover the dividend
payment/avoid liquidity problems (1)
• That shareholders will expect/feel entitled to a dividend (1) as a reward
for their investment (1)
Max 2 factors x 2 marks (1 mark + 1 mark for development)
Accept other valid responses.
Y Limited is a furniture manufacturer. One of the company’s factories operates a system of absorption costing.
REQUIRED
(a) State two limitations of absorption costing.
1 ……
2 ……
[2]
Additional information
The factory makes kitchen tables.
There are two production departments: cutting and assembly.
The following forecast information is available for the year:
Cutting department Assembly department
Overheads $68 400 $49 200
Total labour hours 13 720 15 820
Total machine hours 24 810 7 290
REQUIRED
(b) Calculate, to two decimal places, appropriate overhead absorption rates for each department.
Cutting department
Assembly department
[2]
Additional information
Each kitchen table requires the following.
Materials 4.2 kg at $4.90 per kg
Labour hours: cutting department 3.8 hours assembly department 2.2 hours
Machine hours: cutting department 2.1 hours assembly department 1.3 hours
All direct labour is paid at the rate of $10.50 per hour.
The selling price of a table is calculated to achieve a gross margin of 40%.
REQUIRED
(c) Calculate the selling price of a kitchen table.
…… [6]
Additional information
At the end of the year on 31 December 2019 it was discovered that overheads had been over absorbed.
REQUIRED
(d) State two reasons why overheads may be over absorbed in a business.
1 ……
2 ……
[2]
Additional information
At another factory the company manufactures bookcases. The following information is available.
Selling price per unit $55
Materials per unit $10
Direct labour per unit $21
Fixed costs per month $54 000
Factory capacity per month 3800 units
Recently demand for the product has fallen due to increased competition and the target profit of
$12 500 per month has not been met.
The directors are considering the following options.
Option A
1 Reduce the selling price of each bookcase by $3 per unit.
2 Introduce a sales commission of 5% of selling price.
3 It is expected that demand will be 3800 units.
Option B
1 Change the design to improve quality resulting in an increase of 20% in the material cost per unit.
2 Labour hours per unit will increase by 10%.
3 The revised selling price of each bookcase will be $59.
4 Start an advertising campaign at a cost of $24 000 per annum.
5 It is expected that demand will be 3040 units.
REQUIRED
(e) Calculate the forecast profit per month for:
(i) Option A
(ii) Option B
[11]
(f) Recommend which option the directors should choose. Justify your answer.
…… [7]
[Total: 30]
Mark scheme
4(a) • It is more time consuming to calculate the overhead absorption rate and 2
adjust for over / under absorption. (1)
• It is more complicated to calculate and managers may need training. (1)
• It is irrelevant in short-term decision making as fixed costs don’t change.
(1)
• Fixed costs relate to a period in time and so can be misleading to charge
to production units. (1)
• The basis used to apportion and absorb overheads may be arbitrary. (1)
Max 2
Accept other valid responses.
4(b) Cutting department
$68 400 2
= $2.76 per machine hour (1)
24 810
Assembly department
$49 200
= $3.11 per labour hour (1)
15 820
4(c) 6
$
Materials 4.2 kg × $4.90 20.58 (1)
Labour 6 × $10.50 63.00 (1)
Overheads
Cutting department 2.1 machine hrs × $2.76 (OF) 5.80 (1)OF
Assembly department 2.2 labour hrs × $3.11 (OF) 6.84 (1)OF
96.22
Add profit 64.15 (1)OF
Selling price 160.37 (1)OF
4(d) More units were produced than forecast (1) 2
Actual overheads were less than forecast (1)
4(e)(i) Option A (allow either approach) 11
$ $
Selling price 52 (1)
Variable costs
Materials 10 (1)
Labour 21 (1)
Sales commission 2.60 (1) OF 33.60
Contribution per unit 18.40
Quantity X 3 800
Total contribution 69 920
Fixed costs 54 000
Profit 15 920 (1) OF
$ $
Selling price 197 600 (1)
Variable costs
Materials 38 000 (1)
Labour 79 800 (1)
Sales commission 9 880 (1) OF 127 680
Contribution per unit
Quantity
Total contribution 69 920
Fixed costs 54 000
Profit 15 920 (1) OF
4(e)(ii) Option B (allow either approach)
$ $
Selling price 59 (1)
Variable costs
Materials 12 (1)
Labour 23.10 (1) 35.10
Contribution per unit 23.90
Quantity X 3 040
Total contribution 72 656
Fixed costs 56 000 (2)CF/(1)OF
Profit 16 656 (1) OF
$ $
Selling price 179 360 (1)
Variable costs
Materials 36 480 (1)
Labour 70 224 (1) 106 704
Contribution per unit
Quantity
Total contribution 72 656
Fixed costs 56 000 (2)CF/(1)OF
Profit 16 656 (1) OF
4(f) Option A 7
Max 4
Reasons for
• Will achieve target profit (1)
• Makes full use of capacity (1)
• Reduced price may increase sales (1)
Possible drawbacks
• Will sales commission be effective? (1)
• Will forecast increase in demand materialise/are forecasts reliable? (1)
• Reduced price may be perceived as reduced quality (1)
Option B
Max 4
Reasons for
• Will achieve highest profit (1)
• Will achieve target profit (1)
• Increased price may be perceived as increased quality (1)
Possible drawbacks
• There will be unused factory capacity/what will happen about unused
labour (1)
• Will forecast demand materialise/are forecast reliable? (1)
• Will advertising campaign be effective? (1)
• Increased price may reduce sales(1)
Overall maximum 6 marks
Recommendation (1)
Accept other valid responses.
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