Financial Statements Of A Sole Trader
Overview
At the end of every trading year, a sole trader wants to know two things: did the business make a profit, and what is it now worth? The income statement answers the first question and the statement of financial position answers the second. Together they turn a shoebox of ledger balances into a coherent financial story.
In this lesson you will learn the layout of both statements in the international format Edexcel expects, how the two statements connect through closing inventory and profit, and why a correctly prepared statement of financial position always balances.
Objectives
- Prepare income statements to show gross profit and profit for the year
- Prepare statements of financial position to show assets, liabilities and equity
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- What is the correct formula for cost of sales? A) Purchases plus closing inventory B) Opening inventory plus purchases less closing inventory C) Revenue less gross profit D) Opening inventory less purchases plus closing inventory Answer: B
- A trader has revenue of $90,000 and cost of sales of $54,000. What is the gross profit? A) $144,000 B) $36,000 C) $54,000 D) $90,000 Answer: B
- Where does a sole trader's drawings appear? A) As an expense in the income statement B) Deducted in the equity section of the statement of financial position C) As a current liability D) Added to revenue Answer: B
- Which of these is a non-current asset? A) Trade receivables B) Inventory C) Delivery van D) Bank Answer: C
- A statement of financial position shows total assets of $180,000, current liabilities of $20,000 and non-current liabilities of $30,000. What must total equity equal? A) $130,000 B) $150,000 C) $180,000 D) $230,000 Answer: A
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