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Statement of financial position of a sole proprietor sheet
Essay frame

From 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. 1 · Heading. Name and 'Statement of financial position as at …'.
  2. 2 · Non-current assets. Cost − accumulated depreciation (including this year's charge) = carrying amount.
  3. 3 · Current assets.
    • Closing inventory.
    • Receivables − allowance.
    • Prepayments and accrued income.
    • Bank and cash.
  4. 4 · Owner's equity. Opening capital + profit − drawings, including goods taken.
  5. 5 · Non-current liabilities. Long-term loans.
  6. 6 · Current liabilities. Trade payables, accrued expenses, accrued interest.
  7. 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.