Question 1

**Section B - Case 2: Single Entity Accounts & Ratio Analysis**

*Scenario: Horizon Wind Farms Ltd has prepared draft financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X8. The draft net profit is $850,000. Draft Revenue is $4,000,000 and Cost of Sales is $2,200,000. The following adjustments have not yet been processed:
1) Depreciation on new turbines of $50,000 was omitted.
2) An annual insurance premium of $12,000 paid on 1 July 20X8 was expensed in full.
3) Closing inventory was overvalued by $30,000.
4) An irrecoverable debt of $15,000 needs to be written off.
Equity comprises Share capital $1,000,000 and Retained earnings $2,000,000. There is a long-term loan of $1,500,000.*

How will the adjustment for the insurance premium affect the Statement of Financial Position?

Accepted Answer

Identify if the expense is paid in advance (prepayment/asset) or in arrears (accrual/liability). Calculate the portion relating to the next financial year.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this ACCA question?

Accepted Answer

Classifying it as an accrual (liability).

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