Petty Cash System Overview
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What is the purpose of a ledger account?

  • To summarize monetary transactions
  • To generate financial statements
  • To produce a trial balance
  • To record transactions assigned to specific categories (correct)

    • How many capital accounts are typically found in a business operated by a sole proprietor?

  • None
  • One (correct)
  • Three
  • Two

    • What is the purpose of using double-entry bookkeeping in recording transactions?

  • To ensure each transaction affects at least two ledger accounts (correct)
  • To simplify accounting calculations
  • To speed up the recording process
  • To eliminate the need for ledger accounts

    • What do the left-hand side and right-hand side of a ledger account represent?

    <p>Debit side and credit side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are an entity's financial statements generated from the general ledger?

    <p>By summarizing totals from ledger accounts in the general ledger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a general ledger?

    <p>To summarize and total monetary transactions by account item or type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a petty cash float in accounting?

    <p>To pay for small cash expenses and manage cash flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to account for petty cash based on the text?

    <p>Imprest method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for offering trade discounts to customers?

    <p>To encourage customers to make larger orders or more frequent purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are trade discounts different from settlement discounts?

    <p>Trade discounts reduce selling price, settlement discounts reduce overall invoice price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a settlement discount offer to credit customers?

    <p>A discount on the overall invoice price for early payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '4/14, net 30' means:

    <p>'4% discount within 14 days, otherwise full payment within 30 days'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Variable consideration' refers to:

    <p>The uncertainty of receiving full sales revenue due to customer decisions on settlement discounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Top up' in terms of petty cash means:

    <p>'Restoring petty cash float to its normal level'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a customer decides not to accept a settlement discount?

    <p>They pay the full invoice amount before the due date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are trade discounts accounted for by both sellers and customers?

    <p>They are disregarded in accounting records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an income account needs to be increased, how should it be recorded in the ledger?

    <p>Credit the income account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a cash transaction, how is a payment typically made?

    <p>Through a cash register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the correct entry when cash is received in the cash at bank ledger account?

    <p>Debit entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ledger account would record cash that an entity owes to suppliers?

    <p>Payables' ledger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would adjustments to the cash at bank general ledger account be handled for unrecorded bank transactions?

    <p>Not recorded until explicitly verified by the bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of petty cash within an entity?

    <p>To cover small incidental costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a customer owes cash to an entity, how is it recorded in the ledger?

    <p>Debited to the receivables' ledger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a cash register or cash till mentioned in the text?

    <p>To process transactions involving immediate payment or receipt of cash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are receipts from credit customers coded with individual references in the general ledger system?

    <p>To track and manage customer accounts effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ledger account would typically record small, occasional out-of-pocket expenses incurred by staff on behalf of an entity?

    <p>Petty cash ledger account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a customer does not pay early and is no longer entitled to the discount?

    <p>The full amount is due and the additional amount received is treated as a cash sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a sales tax registered entity do in terms of sales tax?

    <p>Collects sales tax on goods sold and pays it to the tax authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Input tax in the context of sales tax?

    <p>Sales tax paid to suppliers on purchases by an entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are trade receivables presented in the statement of financial position?

    <p>Gross amount receivable from customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what case would there be a receivable in the statement of financial position according to the text?

    <p>If more input tax has been suffered than output tax collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when a product or service is 'zero-rated' with regards to sales tax?

    <p>A zero rate of sales tax is applied to the transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do many developed economies handle taxation according to the text?

    <p>'Value Added Tax' system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a tax-registered entity do for the government, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Acts as a tax collector for the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Output tax' in terms of sales tax refers to:

    <p>'Sales tax' charged on sales by an entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each ledger account in the general ledger corresponds to a specific type of transaction or event.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sole proprietor typically has multiple capital accounts to track financial transactions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The left-hand side of a ledger account is referred to as the credit side according to established convention.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual general ledger account is often presented as an enlarged 'L' instead of an 'T'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The duality concept in accounting states that each transaction affects only one ledger account.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An entity's financial statements are directly produced from the individual transactions recorded in the general ledger.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An entity must always pay tax on the goods and services it buys, even if the supplier is not registered for sales tax.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sales tax must be charged on all goods sold, regardless of whether the entity is registered to account for sales tax or not.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A tax-registered entity can reclaim the sales tax suffered on its purchases but cannot reclaim the sales tax paid on its own sales.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An entity must register for sales tax only if its purchases reach a specific threshold, regardless of its sales revenue.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 'reduced rate' of sales tax can sometimes be applied to specified products or services like domestic fuel charges.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If more input tax has been suffered by an entity, it will result in a payable amount in the statement of financial position.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Output tax is the sales tax paid to suppliers on purchases made by an entity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trade payables are presented net in the statement of financial position, after accounting for sales tax.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Zero-rated' products or services are those that have the highest rate of sales tax applied to them.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Entities carrying on tax-exempt activities can both charge and reclaim sales tax on their transactions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trade discounts and settlement discounts are the same concept and are accounted for in a similar way.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A petty cash float is used to pay for large transactions and is topped up regularly by the bank.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Settlement discounts require customers to pay less if they pay after the due date.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Variable consideration refers to the uncertainty around whether customers will take advantage of settlement discount terms offered.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Imprest method is used for accounting petty cash and involves withdrawing an amount from the bank to restore the petty cash float.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A settlement discount must always be accepted by customers if offered by the seller.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A trade discount is typically offered to credit customers who pay early.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trade discounts are included in the accounting records of both the seller and the customer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An entity can prepare a sales invoice at a higher amount when offering a settlement discount, then issue a credit note if the customer accepts the discount.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of offering trade discounts is to ensure customers place smaller individual orders more frequently.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sales and purchases made by cheque or immediate bank transfer are not considered cash transactions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cash that an entity is owed by customers is accounted for in the payables’ ledger.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Petty cash is used for large business expenses like paying salaries and rent.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In double-entry bookkeeping, cash received is recorded with a credit entry in the cash at bank ledger account.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Errors made by the bank in transactions should be recorded in the cash at bank general ledger account.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Credit sales and purchases are transactions where goods or services change hands immediately, and payment is received immediately.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cash transactions are those where payment is made or received immediately at the point of sale/purchase, without any delay.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adjustments to the cash at bank general ledger account are not needed for unrecorded bank transactions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When cash is paid out, the entry in the cash at bank ledger account is a credit.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An entity's financial statements do not need to include transactions that have passed through the bank account.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>General Ledger = Contains summary totals of ledger accounts for financial statements Cash at Bank Ledger Account = Records cash transactions including deposits and withdrawals Ledger Account = Contains a record of transactions assigned to a specific item Chart of Accounts = Set of ledger accounts used to record transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Duality Concept = Each transaction affects at least two ledger accounts Double-Entry Bookkeeping = Recording transactions with both a debit and credit entry Imprest Method = Withdrawing an amount from the bank to restore petty cash float T-Account = Traditional representation of a ledger account with two sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with the correct terms:

    <p>Debit Side = Left-hand side of a ledger account Credit Side = Right-hand side of a ledger account Sales Tax Registered Entity = Entity registered to account for sales tax Petty Cash Float = Amount withdrawn from bank for small expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Petty cash float = Amount withdrawn from the bank for small cash expenses Trade discount = Reduction in selling price given to encourage larger orders Settlement discount = Discount for early payment of a debt Imprest method = Restoring petty cash float to a fixed level by withdrawing from the bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the given actions with the appropriate ledger accounts:

    <p>Recording Cash Transactions = Cash at Bank Ledger Account Tracking Asset Increases and Decreases = Capital Account Accounting for Small Expenses = Petty Cash Ledger Account Producing Financial Statements Totals = General Ledger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Variable consideration = Uncertainty in receiving full or discounted payment at the time of sale Duality concept = Every transaction affects at least two ledger accounts Output tax = Sales tax paid on purchases made by an entity Input tax = Sales tax paid to suppliers on purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their outcomes:

    <p>Offering Trade Discounts = Encouraging smaller, frequent orders from customers Settlement Discounts = Allowing customers to pay less if they settle early Input Tax = Tax paid on goods and services purchased by an entity Output Tax = Tax charged on goods and services sold by an entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with the correct method of dealing with settlement discounts:

    <p>Prepare full amount invoice, issue credit note if settlement discount taken = Seller's approach to uncertain discount acceptance Prepare reduced amount invoice, expect early payment and discount = Seller's proactive approach to settlement discount Accept settlement discount offer and pay reduced amount within timeframe = Buyer's response to settlement discount terms Pay full invoice amount within specified calendar days = Buyer's decision not to take settlement discount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ledger accounts with their typical contents:

    <p>Payables' Ledger Account = Cash owed by entity to suppliers Receivables' Ledger Account = Cash owed by customers to the entity Income Ledger Account = Record of income received during an accounting period Expense Ledger Account = Record of expenses incurred by the entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ledger account types with their purposes:

    <p>Cash at bank ledger account = Recording cash received and paid out Trade payables ledger account = Recording money owed to suppliers Payables' ledger account = Recording cash owed by customers General ledger account = Recording various transactions for financial statement preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following accounting methods with their specific applications:

    <p>Double-entry bookkeeping = Recording each transaction in at least two accounts Credit note issuance for early payment discounts = Adjusting sales revenue and receivables after acceptance Top-up of petty cash float from bank withdrawals = 'Imprest method' for maintaining fixed petty cash level Increased income account recording in ledger = Method for boosting revenue entries in financial statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

    <p>Output tax = Sales tax charged on sales by an entity Input tax = Sales tax paid to suppliers on purchases Variable consideration = Uncertainty around whether customers will take advantage of settlement discount terms offered Trade discounts = Reductions in the list price of goods offered by a seller to a buyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sales tax concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Zero-rated supplies = Products or services with a zero rate of sales tax applied Taxable supplies = Goods and services sold subject to sales tax Exempt supplies = Goods or services outside the scope of sales tax Standard rate vs. reduced rate = Different rates of sales tax applied based on the nature of the goods or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements about sales tax with their correct explanations:

    <p>Sales tax collection process = Tax-registered entity collects sales tax on goods sold and pays it to tax authorities Sales tax recovery on purchases = Entity can reclaim sales tax paid on its own purchases of goods, expenses, and assets Sales tax registration thresholds = Entity must register for sales tax when its sales revenue or turnover reaches a specific limit VAT vs. sales tax = In the UK, Value Added Tax is known as sales tax in this chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following financial statement items with their correct treatments:

    <p>Trade receivables = Presented gross in the statement of financial position Trade payables = Presented gross in the statement of financial position Income and expenses = Presented net of sales tax in the statement of profit or loss Sales tax owed vs. collected = Offset against each other with the net amount included in the financial position statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following taxation terms with their respective explanations:

    <p>Value Added Tax (VAT) = Known as sales tax in this chapter for the UK Taxable supplies vs. exempt supplies = 'Zero-rated' products are taxable while 'exempt' items are not subject to sales tax Tax registration thresholds = Entity must register when specific limits based on revenue or turnover are reached Tax collection process = Seller collects tax and pays it to authorities, while reclaiming taxes paid on purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of ledger account with its corresponding entry when cash is received:

    <p>Cash at bank ledger account = Debit Receivables' ledger account = Debit Payables' ledger account = Credit Petty cash ledger account = Debit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of transactions with their classification as either cash or credit transactions:

    <p>Sales made by cheque = Credit transaction Payment received immediately at point of sale = Cash transaction Purchase on credit to be paid at a future date = Credit transaction Sales and purchases made by immediate bank transfer = Cash transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the correct entry in the cash at bank ledger account with the corresponding transaction:

    <p>Cash payment made (reduction in asset) = Credit Bank interest received = Debit Direct debit payment = Credit Cash received (increase in asset) = Debit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct meanings:

    <p>Double-entry bookkeeping = Recording each transaction with two entries to maintain balance Petty cash float = Relatively small sums of coins and notes for minor expenses Imprest method = Restoring petty cash by withdrawing from the bank for replenishment Settlement discount = Offering customers a reduced price for early payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the ledger accounts with their corresponding entries for increases in assets and liabilities:

    <p>Asset increase entry = Debit in asset accounts Expense increase entry = Debit in expense accounts Income account increase entry = Credit in income accounts Liability increase entry = Credit in liability accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Cash transactions = Payment made or received immediately at point of sale/purchase Credit transactions = Transaction where payment is not immediately received but at a future date Output tax = Sales tax paid on purchases made by an entity Input tax = Sales tax suffered on purchases, reclaimable by a tax-registered entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the ledger accounts with their corresponding treatment for errors made by the bank:

    <p>Cash at bank ledger account = Not recorded, but notified to the bank for correction Receivables' ledger account = Not recorded, but notified to the bank for correction Payables' ledger account = Not recorded, but notified to the bank for correction Petty cash ledger account = Not recorded, but notified to the bank for correction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Cheques and cash in till counted daily transferred to bank account = Cash transactions processed through cash register/till Individual receipt/payment references used for updating general ledger = Source documents obtained from banking system for updates Coding payments to suppliers with individual payable account = Simultaneous update of payables' and general ledger accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of ledger accounts with their descriptions:

    <p>Receivables' ledger account = Accounts for cash owed by customers (increase in asset) Payables' ledger account = Accounts for cash owed to suppliers (increase in liability) Petty cash ledger account = Tracks receipts and payments for small out-of-pocket expenses incurred by staff (increase/decrease in asset) Cash at bank ledger account = Records cash transactions where debits are used to increase assets and credits are used to decrease assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the method/terms with their appropriate actions:

    <p>Bank interest received = Recorded as a debit in Cash at bank ledger account Direct debit payment = Recorded as a credit in Cash at bank ledger account Imprest method = Withdrawal from the bank to restore petty cash float Settlement discount = Offering customers lower price if they pay early</p> Signup and view all the answers

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