Accounting principles

 

Q1. Discuss three of the accounting principles and assumptions with examples.

 

Q2. Prepare the journal for each of the following transactions. (Marks 5)
1. On June 1, Sara invested SAR 10,000 cash in her business to start operations.
2. On June 6, Sarah purchased inventory for SAR 6,000 on credit from a supplier.
3. On June 12, Sarah purchased inventory for SAR 2,000 cash from a supplier.
4. On June 15, Sarah borrowed 15,000 from a bank.
5. On June 31, Sarah paid SAR 4,000 cash to the supplier for the inventory purchased on credit earlier in the month.
Q3. Based on the following trial balance for United Co, prepare an income statement, a statement of retained earnings, and a balance sheet. The company made no additional investments in the company during the year.

United Co.
Trial Balance
December 31
Cash SR 7,000
Accounts receivable 475
Supplies 2,500
Equipment 17,000
Accounts payable SR 1220
Common stock 10,000
Retained earnings 11,155
Dividends 36,000
Revenue earned 72,000
Supplies expense 3,400
Rent expense 6,000
Wages expense 22,000
Totals SR94,375 SR94,375

Sample Solution

Q1. Three Accounting Principles and Assumptions with Examples

1. Accrual Principle: This principle states that revenues are recognized when earned, regardless of cash receipt, and expenses are recognized when incurred, regardless of cash payment.

Example: A company provides services on credit in December but receives payment in January. The revenue is recognized in December (when earned), and an account receivable is created.

2. Matching Principle: This principle states that expenses incurred to generate revenue should be recognized in the same period as the revenue.

Example: A company pays rent for a year in advance. The rent expense is recorded over the 12-month period (as it matches the related revenue generated), not all at once in the month of payment.

3. Cost Principle: This principle states that assets and liabilities are initially recorded at their historical cost, the amount paid or received to acquire them.

Example: A company purchases office equipment for SAR 5,000. The equipment is recorded in the accounting records at SAR 5,000, not its estimated current market value.

Q2. Journal Entries

1. June 1:

  • Debit Cash: SAR 10,000
  • Credit Owner’s Capital: SAR 10,000

2. June 6:

  • Debit Inventory: SAR 6,000
  • Credit Accounts Payable: SAR 6,000

3. June 12:

  • Debit Inventory: SAR 2,000
  • Credit Cash: SAR 2,000

4. June 15:

  • Debit Cash: SAR 15,000
  • Credit Notes Payable: SAR 15,000

5. June 31:

  • Debit Accounts Payable: SAR 4,000
  • Credit Cash: SAR 4,000

Q3. Financial Statements

Income Statement:

  • Revenue Earned: SAR 72,000
  • Less: Expenses
    • Supplies Expense: SAR 3,400
    • Rent Expense: SAR 6,000
    • Wages Expense: SAR 22,000
    • Total Expenses: SAR 31,400
  • Net Income: SAR 40,600

Statement of Retained Earnings:

  • Beginning Retained Earnings: SAR 11,155
  • Add: Net Income: SAR 40,600
  • Less: Dividends: SAR 36,000
  • Ending Retained Earnings: SAR 15,755

Balance Sheet:

  • Assets
    • Cash: SAR 7,000
    • Accounts Receivable: SAR 475
    • Supplies: SAR 2,500
    • Equipment: SAR 17,000
    • Total Assets: SAR 26,975
  • Liabilities
    • Accounts Payable: SAR 820 (1,220 – 400)
    • Notes Payable: SAR 15,000
    • Total Liabilities: SAR 15,820
  • Shareholders’ Equity
    • Common Stock: SAR 10,000
    • Retained Earnings: SAR 15,755
    • Total Shareholders’ Equity: SAR 25,755
  • Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: SAR 41,575

Note: The ending balance of Accounts Payable is calculated by subtracting the payment made (SAR 4,000) from the original balance (SAR 1,220).

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