SELF TEST QUESTIONS

1

Provide examples of payables, other than trade payables.

1.1

2

What accounting entries are required in the general ledger to record purchases returns?

1.2

3

What accounting entries are required in the general ledger to record a contra?

2.2

4

What is an aged payables analysis?

3.2

5

Why should management be interested in an aged payables analysis?

3.2

FA1: RECORDING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following will appear as a debit entry in the general ledger?

A Contra entry in the payables' account
B Settlement discount in the discount received account
C Contra entry in the receivables' account
D A payment to a credit supplier in the cash at bank account

2. Which is not a reason for maintaining an aged payables analysis?

A To avoid customers' unduly delaying payment
B To take advantage of settlement discounts
C To check that payments are made on time
D To avoid suppliers withdrawing credit terms

3. KL Co made a purchase of goods from a credit supplier. The list price of the goods purchased was $1,000, on which trade discount of 10% was allowed and sales tax of 15% applied. What was KL Co's total liability to the supplier?

A$1,035
B$1,150
C$1,265
D$935

4. OP Co made a purchase of goods from a supplier. The list price of the goods purchased was $2,500, on which trade discount of 10% was allowed and sales tax of 15% applied. How much input sales tax did OP Co record in its general ledger on this transaction?

A$375
B$337.50
C$412.50
D$125

5. Yu Co made a payment to a credit supplier. The list price of the goods purchased was $800, on which trade discount of 20% was allowed and sales tax of 5% applied. What was YU Co's input tax liability on this transaction?

A$40
B$120
C$32
D$31

For suggested answers, see the 'Answers' section at the end of the book