5. Preparation of financial statements
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Shiv is a trader. His financial year ends on 31 August. He does not maintain a full set of accounting records but was able to provide the following information for the year ended 31 August 2021. Total revenue $320 000 Mark-up 25% Bank account summary for the year ended 31 August 2021 $ $ Balance b/d 49 000 Expenses 34 000 Cash sales 3 700 Drawings 4 200 Receipts from trade receivables 312 400 Payments to trade payables 257 700 Equipment 16 000 Balance c/d 53 200 365 100 365 100 Assets and liabilities 1 September 2020 31 August 2021 $ $ Inventory at cost 23 500 ? Trade receivables 22 000 25 900 Expenses owing – Trade payables 32 600 29 600 Equipment at net book value – 12 800 Premises at cost 90 000 90 000 Shiv had withdrawn $900 for a family holiday during the year. He had included this in the expenses. On 31 August 2021 Shiv decided to create a provision for doubtful debts of 3% of trade receivables. REQUIRED Calculate the purchases for the year ended 31 August 2021. Prepare the income statement for the year ended 31 August 2021. The inventory on 31 August 2021 should be clearly shown within the statement. Shiv Income Statement for the year ended 31 August 2021 $ $ …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… Name the accounting principle Shiv should apply when recording the $900 he had used for a family holiday. Shiv has always valued his inventory at cost price. He is considering valuing the inventory on 31 August 2021 at selling price as he believes it would result in a higher profit for the year. REQUIRED Discuss the implications of Shiv valuing the inventory on 31 August 2021 at selling price.
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