Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following items would be classified as a non-current asset in the balance sheet?
- Inventory
- Trade receivables
- Bank overdraft
- Motor vehicles
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✓ Answer: D — Motor vehicles
Award 1 mark for identifying that motor vehicles are held for long-term use in the business (more than one year). B is incorrect — trade receivables are current assets as they are expected to be converted to cash within 12 months. C is incorrect — bank overdraft is a current liability. A is incorrect — inventory is a current asset as it is held for resale within the normal operating cycle.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3
Kwame runs a trading business in Accra. At 31 December 2024, his business has the following:
- Premises $120,000
- Trade payables $8,500
- Trade receivables $12,400
- Bank loan (repayable 2028) $30,000
- Inventory $9,600
What is the total of Kwame's current assets?
- $141,600
- $22,000
- $129,600
- $142,000
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✓ Answer: B — $22,000
Award 1 mark for correct calculation: Trade receivables $12,400 + Inventory $9,600 = $22,000. C is incorrect — includes premises which is a non-current asset. D is incorrect — includes premises and excludes inventory. A is incorrect — adds all assets including premises.