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Accounting
Multiple Choice Questions

Non current asset accounting

A level and AS level

➡️QUESTION⬅️

The following information was available for the disposal of a machine.

-accumulated depreciation: $ 45000
-profit on disposal: $ 8100
-sale proceeds $ 75600

What was the original cost of the machine?

A $22 500
B $38 700
C $112 500
D $128 700


➡️QUESTION⬅️

A motor vehicle was purchased for $12000 on 1 January 2015. Its estimated residual value was $7000 and expected life 5 years. Depreciation was calculated on a month-by-month basis using the straight-line method.

It was sold on 30 June 2017 and there was a loss on disposal of $2560.

What were the sale proceeds?

A $3440
B $4352
C $6440
D $6940

ANSWER D


➡️QUESTION⬅️

Adam's financial year ends on 31 December 2017.

On 1 January 2017 the net book value of machinery was $20 000.

On 30 June 2017 he purchased a new machine for $6000. He paid 50% of the cost in cash and the balance by part exchange of an old machine, which had a net book value of $2500 on that date.

He depreciates his machinery by 20% per annum on the net book value calculated on a time basis.

What is the net book value of the machinery shown in the statement of financial position on 31 December 2017?

A $18400
B $18800
C $19150
D $20800

ANSWER C


➡️QUESTION⬅️

A business has a year end of 31 December. It purchased a non-current asset on 1 January 2014 for $100000. It was depreciated using the reducing balance method at 20% per annum. It was sold for $40000 on 1 January 2016.

What was the loss on disposal?

A $20000
B $24000
C $40000
D $60000

ANSWER B


➡️QUESTION⬅️

A trader purchased a motor vehicle costing $36 000 on 1 July 2016. The estimated useful life of the motor vehicle was five years and the estimated residual value was $6000. Depreciation is provided on a month-by-month basis using the straightine method.

The motor vehicle was sold on 31 March 2018 for $22 500.

What was the profit or loss on disposal of the motor vehicle?

A $900 loss
B $900 profit
C $3000 loss
D $3000 profit

ANSWER A


➡️QUESTION⬅️

A business buys a non-current asset and decides to apply the straight-line method of depreciation. The accountant forgets to include an estimate of scrap value in the calculation.

Which statements are correct?

1 The annual depreciation charge is too high.
2 The annual depreciation charge is too low.
3. There is likely to be a loss on disposal in the future.
4 There is likely to be a profit on disposal in the future.

A 1and3
B 1and4
C 2and3
D 2and4

ANSWER B



➡️QUESTION⬅️

During the year ended 31 December 2012 a business purchased a vehicle for $23500. On 30 September 2015 it was sold for $3500. Depreciation was charged at 20% per annum using the straight line method. A full year’s depreciation was charged in the year of purchase and the year of disposal.

What was the profit or loss on disposal of the vehicle?

A $1200 loss
B $1200 profit
C $5900 loss
D $5900 profit

ANSWER A


➡️QUESTION⬅️

Which accounting concepts apply to depreciation?
1 consistency
2 matching
3 money measurement
4 prudence

A 1,2 and 4
B 1and2only
C 2and4only
D 3and4

ANSWER A


➡️QUESTION⬅️

Why is depreciation provided on non-current assets?

A so that the cost is allocated to periods that benefit from them
B so that the business entity concept is applied
C so that there is enough cash in the business to replace them
D so that they are shown at market value

ANSWER A


➡️QUESTION⬅️

Daphne buys a non-current asset for $10000. It has an estimated life of two years and a scrap value of $2000. She is considering whether to depreciate it using the straight-line method or to use the reducing balance method at a rate of 60% per annum.

Which statements are correct?

1 The profit for the year in Year 1 is higher if the reducing balance method is chosen.
2 The profit for the year in Year 1 is higher if the straight-line method is chosen.
3 The profit on disposal at the end of Year 2 is higher if the reducing balance method
is chosen.
4 The profit on disposal at the end of Year 2 is higher if the straight-line method is chosen.

A 1and3
B 1tand4
C 2and3
D 2and4

ANSWER C


➡️QUESTION⬅️

What are causes of depreciation on non-current assets?

1. change in its cost of repair
2 change in its market value
3. changes in technology

A 1and2
B 1 only
C 2and3
D 3only

ANSWER D



➡️QUESTION⬅️

A business has an accounting year-end of 31 March. It purchased a car on 1 April 2014 for $15 000. The car was sold on 30 September 2017 for $5000.

Depreciation is charged at 20% per annum. A full year’s depreciation is charged in the year of purchase. No depreciation is charged in the year of sale.

What was the profit or loss on disposal?

A loss of $500
B loss of $1000
C profit of $500
D profit of $1000

ANSWER B


➡️QUESTION⬅️

June purchased a new machine. She depreciated it at a rate of 40% per annum using the reducing balance method. After two years its net book value was $3600.

What was the purchase price of the machine?

A $7056
B $9216
C $10000
D $22500

ANSWER C


➡️QUESTION⬅️

What is the purpose of depreciation?

A to allocate the cost of the assets over their lives
B to improve liquidity ratios of the business
C to provide sufficient funds to replace the assets
D to show the assets at their market values

ANSWER A


➡️QUESTION⬅️

The accounting year of a company ends on 31 December. It purchased a warehouse for $100 000 on 1 January 2013. The warehouse had an estimated useful economic life of 25 years. The company’s ccounting policy is to depreciate the warehouse using the straight-line method. On 1 January 2018, the warehouse was revalued at $120000.

What was the depreciation charge for the year ended 31 December 2018?

A $4000
B $4800
C $5000
D $6000

ANSWER D


➡️QUESTION⬅️

Which non-current asset is most likely to be depreciated using the revaluation method?

A loose tools
B motor vehicles
C office equipment
D plant and machinery

ANSWER A



➡️QUESTION⬅️

Which item should be treated as capital expenditure?
A cost of carriage on the purchase of a non-current asset
B cost of replacement of part of a non-current asset
C depreciation of a non-current asset
D repairs to a non-current asset

ANSWER A



ANSWER C

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