Statement of financial position of a sole proprietor sheetEssay frameFrom the trial balance and adjustments, prepare the statement of financial position of a sole proprietor.
How to lay out the answer. Follow the frame, then write it in your own words.
- 1 · Heading. Name and 'Statement of financial position as at …'.
- 2 · Non-current assets. Cost − accumulated depreciation (including this year's charge) = carrying amount.
- 3 · Current assets.
- Closing inventory.
- Receivables − allowance.
- Prepayments and accrued income.
- Bank and cash.
- 4 · Owner's equity. Opening capital + profit − drawings, including goods taken.
- 5 · Non-current liabilities. Long-term loans.
- 6 · Current liabilities. Trade payables, accrued expenses, accrued interest.
- 7 · Balance check. Total assets = equity + liabilities.
Scoring tip: Show the working for each carrying amount inside the statement; it proves where the figure came from.