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    PracticeACCAACCA FA — Financial Accounting Practice Exam 4Question 51
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    Interpretation of Financial StatementsSyllabus HRatio AnalysisProfitability

    ACCA · Question 51 · Interpretation of Financial Statements

    Scenario: Solaris Grid PLC operates in the renewable energy sector. Extracts from the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X5 (with 20X4 comparatives) are as follows:
    Revenue: 20X5 $2,500,000; 20X4 $2,000,000.
    Cost of Sales: 20X5 $1,600,000; 20X4 $1,200,000.
    Operating Profit: 20X5 $450,000; 20X4 $400,000.
    Finance Costs: 20X5 $50,000; 20X4 $40,000.
    Equity: 20X5 $1,800,000; 20X4 $1,500,000.
    Non-current Liabilities (10% Loan Notes): 20X5 $500,000; 20X4 $400,000.
    Inventory: 20X5 $250,000; 20X4 $180,000.
    Trade Receivables: 20X5 $300,000; 20X4 $220,000.
    Trade Payables: 20X5 $210,000; 20X4 $150,000.
    Assume a 365-day year.

    Question: What is the Gross Profit for 20X5? (Enter numbers only)

    How to approach this question

    Gross Profit = Revenue - Cost of Sales.

    Full Answer

    Gross Profit 20X5 = Revenue ($2,500,000) - Cost of Sales ($1,600,000) = $900,000.

    Common mistakes

    Using Operating Profit instead of calculating Gross Profit.
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