Course Profile   Accounting for a Small Business (BAN4E), Grade 12, Workplace Preparation, Public

 

Unit 1:  The Accounting Cycle of the Service and Merchandise Business

Time:  25 hours

 

Activity 1.1 | Activity 1.2 | Activity 1.3

 

Unit Description

In Unit 1 students demonstrate accounting skills related to the accounting cycle for a service business. They then demonstrate an understanding of inventory control systems and accounting skills related to the accounting cycle for a merchandising business.

The prerequisite course, BAI3E, familiarizes the student with the service business accounting cycle and the corresponding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs). Activity 1 can serve as a review of those concepts. It is recommended that the teacher administer a diagnostic appraisal/test. A solution template could be provided for the students to check their completed work. (See Resources.) Activity 2 introduces students to the difference between a service and a merchandising business. Activity 3 takes the accounting cycle for a merchandising business through to its conclusion of statement preparation, including a classified balance sheet. Throughout the unit the applicable GAAPs for a merchandising business are addressed.

Unit Synopsis Chart

Activity

Time

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Tasks

1.1
The Service Business

7 hours

SMV.01, SM1.01, SM1.02, SM1.03, SM1.04

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/Inquiry
Application
Communication

1.   The business cycle of the service business

2.   Generally accepted accounting principles

3.   The service business income statement and balance sheet

4.   Closing entries and the post-closing trial balance

1.2
Inventory Control Systems

7 hours

SMV.02, SMV.03, SM2.01, SM2.02, SM3.01, SM3.02, SM3.03, SM3.05

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/Inquiry
Application
Communication

1.   Physical inventory measurements in a merchandising firm

2.   Accounting entries for the periodic inventory system

3.   Inventory control systems

4.   The cost of goods sold section in an income statement

5.   Inventory turnover

6.   Generally accepted accounting principles in the merchandising business

1.3
The Merchandising Business

11 hours

SMV.02, SMV.03, SM2.01, SM2.03, SM2.04, SM3.06, SM3.04, SM3.07, SM3.08

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/Inquiry
Application
Communication

1.   Comparison of financial statements of the service business and the merchandising business

2.   The classified balance sheet of a merchandising business

3.   The differences between the periodic and the perpetual inventory methods

4.   GAAPs and the merchandising business

5.   Computer software for inventories

Activity 1.1:  The Service Business

Time:  7 hours

Description

Activity 1.1 is a seven-hour review of the service business accounting cycle and the corresponding GAAPs. The teacher introduces the unit with a discussion of various service businesses to students and the role of accounting in these industries. He/she may administer a diagnostic appraisal/test to assess student retention and serve as a review. As an alternative, the teacher could obtain a video that covers the basics of accounting, including GAAPs, to the closing of the books. (Appendix 1.1.1 contains review questions that could be answered with or without the video. When they are completed, they could serve as review notes.) The video, if used, could be interspersed with either an exercise/problem or a project that includes each of the steps in the service accounting cycle. If all or part of a large project is chosen, it is suggested that students be divided into groups of four. Each member would be assigned a task, e.g., journalizing clerk, posting clerk, team recorder, and supervisor. By assigning specific tasks, each member can be assessed on their contribution. At the completion of the problem/project, the students may also complete peer assessment of the team process. One student in the class could be appointed accounting manager and the solution template could be given to this student. It would be the responsibility of the team supervisors to report to the accounting manager to compare their work. The teacher directs formative assessment through team meetings. A short report could be prepared on the financial status of the company.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Service and Merchandising Business, Accounting Practices

Overall Expectations

SMV.01 - demonstrate accounting skills related to the accounting cycle for a service business.

Specific Expectations

SM1.01 - describe how Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (e.g., entity, cost concepts and practices (e.g., cash accounting) apply to a service business;

SM1.02 - demonstrate an understanding of the income statement for a service business;

SM1.03 - demonstrate an understanding of the balance sheet for a service business;

SM1.04 - demonstrate an understanding of closing entries and post-closing trial balance.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Service business accounting cycle and corresponding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) from BAI3E

Planning Notes

·         Prepare diagnostic (appraisal) test and marking template.

·         Obtain video (if chosen) and prepare worksheet (Appendix 1.1.1).

·         Choose all encompassing problem/project.

·         If teams are to be used, group students to provide a good working relationship.

·         Prepare a solution template and choose a method of team/peer assessment.

·         Assign dates for team meetings and completion.

·         Obtain Oral Report Checklist from Introduction to International Business, BBB4M (Public) for financial oral report or Written Report Rubric, from BTX4E (Public) at www.curriculm.org.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

·         explains what methods of assessment will be used for the Activity: Diagnostic assessment to determine retention of concepts, including GAAPs; Formative assessment on completion of worksheet and solution to problems/projects; team meetings; peer assessment of team process, assessment tool for oral report on financial status of the company;

·         provides diagnostic test and/or video and worksheet;

·         assigns problems/projects (assigns teams of students and roles; appoints student accounting manager if used), and provides solution template;

·         meets with each team to assess completion rate.

Students:

·         complete diagnostic test and/or watch video and complete worksheet;

·         complete problems/projects;

·         assess peers, if assigned to a team.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Diagnostic

Knowledge/Understanding, Thinking/Inquiry, Application

Formative

– Self-, teacher assessment of completion of video worksheet and problem/project

– Self-assessment using Written Report Rubric, BTX4E (Public) at www.curriculum.org – analysis of financial status of company in problem/project

Oral Report Checklist, (BBB4M Public) and peer assessment of team process, Team Evaluation Chart, (BTX4E Public)

– Team meetings

Summative

Teacher evaluation of report using: Oral Report Checklist, Written Report Rubric.

Accommodations

The following are ways in which the activity can meet students’ individual needs:

·         Encourage a wide variety of feedback during editing.

·         Use peer tutoring to assist students who require more instruction.

·         Assign tutorial from a CD-ROM (see Resources) for review.

·         Allow all students to have a vocabulary sheet, as much of the language of this course is subject specific and therefore will not be re-enforced in other classes.

·         Encourage process writing. Use a simple model for a paragraph

·         Provide extra time during written evaluations.

·         Provide a word list for the fill-in-the-blank exercises such as Review Notes. Provide teacher written and photocopied answers for student review prior to written evaluations.

·         Reinforce vocabulary with word searches and matching exercises.

·         For enrichment accommodations, allow the student to extrapolate the learning done in class to apply the theory to the real world.

·         To make the process of Journal Entries more concrete, prepare the written transactions and journal so that students can see both simultaneously. (In a three ring binder – the transactions are on the left side and the journal is on the left side – draw coloured arrows between the transaction and the place it belongs on the journal.) The same outcome might be achieved by having transaction cue cards stuck on the chalkboard. Under teacher guidance have the students verbally describe and then place each transaction correctly in the journal.

·         Additional accommodations are found in the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner 2001.

Resources

Singleton, Larry and Wayne Label. Accounting Study Sidekick (Workbook) ISBN 1-886156-59-X
Workbook accompanies the video. It includes notes, quizzes, detailed glossary, tests, and in-depth explanations. Can be purchased with the video set listed in Overview Resources below.

Standard Deviants – http://www.standarddeviants.com/1-800-238-9669/cerebellum.show_subject?p_subject_id=11. Can choose a 35-question accounting test to download.

Student Learning Centre – http://www.bboinc.com/actghome/studentlearningcenter.htm – 18 good accounting tests covering the accounting cycle can be purchased. On-line chapter tests available for free.

Overview Resources

Bennett, B., C. Rolheiser-Bennett, and L Stevahn. Cooperative Learning Where Heart Meets Mind. Toronto: Educational Connections, 1991 ISBN 0-4444-555-6, p. 170.

Toste, Joseph et al. Accounting for the Workplace I: Service Business. Hamilton: Norbry Publishing Limited, 2002. ISBN 1-55232-057-X. Student Workbook 1-55232-059-6. Teacher CD 1-55232-063-4

Horngren, Charles T., W. T. Harrison, L. Smith Bamber, and W. Morley Lemon. Financial Accounting, 4th ed. Scarborough: Prentice Hall Canada Inc., 1999. ISBN 0-13-790429-0, sample review question,
p. 218.

Singleton, Larry and Wayne Label. The Standard Deviants – Accounting Semester Survival Pack (Accounting, Parts 1 & 2.) Cerebellum Corp., 1997. ISBN 1-48198-000-0 – available through – www.businessbookmall.com. Two-video set includes a workbook that is set up to accompany video; includes written examples, practice tests, and quizzes.

Wilson, Denis. Basic Accounting, Principles and Procedures, Computerized Interactive Tutorial. Terra Cotta, Ontario: Norbry Publishing, 1997. ISBN 1-55232-012-X – computer program that teachers could use to assist in the review process.


Appendix 1.1.1

Review Notes (May accompany video)

 

1.   Accounting is the art of ______________, classifying, and summarizing events and ___________________ of a financial nature and interpreting the results.

 

2.   The accountant’s job is: a) look at _______________ transactions, b) decide how to record ___________________ and c) compile _______________ statements.

 

3.   What are GAAPs? Why are they required?

 

4.   Describe the following three important GAAPs: Business Entity Concept, Cost Principle, and Matching Principle.

 

5.   What are the three types of business organizations? List the advantages and disadvantages of each.

 

6.   Accounts are the building blocks of accounting. Why are they created?

 

7.   Accounts are grouped into five different types or classifications. List them. Define assets and liabilities. List examples of accounts in each and explain what they are.

 

8.   Owner’s equity is the term used for the owner’s ____________ in the business and _____________ a business has accumulated. Owner’s equity tallies the dollar amount of __________ in the owner’s stake in the company. How does the owner’s equity change from a sole proprietorship to a corporation?

 

9.   Define the terms revenue and expense? How does each affect owner’s equity?

 

10.  What are financial statements? What are they used for? What are the important financial statements?

 

11.  Describe each financial statement and describe how they differ/relate.

 

12.  What is the underlying assumption of the account form of the balance sheet?

 

13.  What is the fundamental accounting equation? Each side of the accounting equation must ___________________ after each transaction.

 

14.  Accountants must analyse financial events that affect a business. They are called _____________ transactions. Internal transactions are __________________ and closing entries. External transactions are financial events that take place between an outside party and a business. Some examples of external transactions are.

 

15.  Describe the double entry concept of the accounting entry and how it must balance. Record the following transactions in general journal form and post to T-accounts. (a) Owner invests $13 300 into the company. (b) Purchase $100 in supplies for cash. (c) Purchase of a truck and a satellite dish for $100 000 with $10,000 cash and obtains a mortgage for $90 000. (d) Purchase of office equipment for $5000, pays $2000 cash and puts $3000 on account.


Appendix 1.1.1 (Continued)

 

16.  What are accounting periods? How can they be divided? What happens at the end of the period? What is the accrual method versus the cash method of accounting? What GAAP does the accrual method follow? Why is it more accurate? Give an example. Why don’t most companies use the cash basis?

 

17.  Accounts are kept in a ledger. What is the definition of a ledger? What is a T-Account and what is it used for? What is the left and right side account called? What is the account balance? What is the usual account balance for Assets? Liabilities? Owner’s equity? Revenue? and Expenses? On which side (DR, CR) does each type increase?

 

18.  Define general journal. What is important about it? What information does it contain? What is the chart of accounts and what is the posting reference used for? List the steps and rules of preparing a journal entry.

 

19.  Once a transaction is journalized in the general journal, the next step in the accounting cycle is transferring or ______________ the entry to the ledger. How is it different from the general journal? Describe the balance column format. What is posting to the ledger? What are the steps in transferring from the journal to the ledger?

 

20.  When the posting is completed, what statement is prepared? Why is it prepared? What does it not check?

 

21.  What entries must be prepared at the end of an accounting cycle before the financial statements are completed? Why are they done? What principle does it satisfy? List two examples.

 

22.  Define depreciation. Why must it be expensed? What statement does accumulated depreciation show up on? Why is it a contra asset? Why are separate accounts kept for each depreciated item?

 

23.  What is unearned revenue?

 

24.  Worksheets are helpful for showing adjustments. (Note: The teacher could have an eight-column prepared worksheet inserted here to be completed by the student. It should include various adjustments.)

 

25.  What is a classified balance sheet? What are the rules that define how each section is separated?

 

26.  What accounts must be restarted to zero at the end of the accounting cycle? Describe and give examples of permanent versus temporary accounts. What accounts must be set to zero? To what account does an accountant transfer these amounts, to make these accounts zero? Describe the steps. What is it called when revenue exceeds an expense? What is the final step in the accounting cycle?

 

Answers to Fill in the Blank

1. recording, transactions 2. business, transactions, financial 8, investment, capital, changes 13. balance 14. business, adjusting 20 posting


Activity 1.2:  Inventory Control Systems

Time:  7 hours

Description

Activity 1.2 introduces students to the difference between a service and a merchandising company. They learn the key role of inventory in a business that sells products, not services. They begin with the periodic inventory system and the calculation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and complete a simulation of actual inventory process is. Through pictures and quantities of actual products, the COGS concept of opening inventory, purchases, purchase returns/discounts, and closing inventory is introduced. Once the simulation is completed, the students learn through a teacher-led demonstration how the transactions involved in inventory and the COGS, including journalizing, are carried out. The study of COGS is useful for analysis purposes and builds a foundation for the various inventory-costing methods in later accounting courses. A field trip to a store could be arranged to see how a company handles taking physical inventory, and to introduce the principles of safeguarding inventory and by inventory control systems. These two topics can also be addressed through a case study. Students use annual reports to compare inventory turnover rates of several different types of companies and complete a short oral/written report. Finally, through a teacher-led demonstration the concept of inventory turnover can be introduced and practised. For enrichment, a web activity could be developed that examines the turnover rates for various industries.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Service and Merchandising Business

Overall Expectations

SMV.02 - demonstrate accounting skills related to the accounting cycle for a merchandising business;

SMV.03 - demonstrate an understanding of inventory control systems.

Specific Expectations

SM2.01 - describe how Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices apply to a merchandising business;

SM2.02 - demonstrate the skills required to prepare an income statement with a detailed Cost of Goods Sold section;

SM3.01 - demonstrate fundamental skills related to the timing and taking of physical inventory;

SM3.02 - analyse the various transactions for a merchandising company by using a periodic inventory system;

SM3.03 - demonstrate an understanding of inventory turnover;

SM3.05 - demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved in safeguarding inventory.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Before proceeding with this activity, Activity 1.1 should be completed.

·         Students should have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting cycle for a service business.

Planning Notes

·         To demonstrate COGS the teacher, will need to pre-label and pre-fill bags with marbles. For each group, three bags (beginning inventory, purchases, and merchandise sold) need to be labelled. Photocopy student worksheets (See details in Appendix 1.2.1).

·         The teacher may wish to photocopy/prepare general journal pages, income statement forms, and balance sheets forms for the students. For presentation/instructional purposes, the teacher may wish to prepare overheads of these forms.

·         Book computers with Internet capabilities for students to research inventory turnover rates.

·         Prepare solution sheets and assessment tools. Students should receive the assessment tools prior to beginning the activity.

Teaching Learning Strategies

Activity 1.2.1 Taking a Physical Inventory and Calculating Cost of Goods Sold

The teacher:

·         introduces the topic of a merchandising business. One method is to make a list of service businesses on the board and then a separate list of merchandising businesses. The teacher should then ask students to explain how the businesses in the two lists differ. A teacher-led discussion should lead to the definition of “merchandise” and its physical flow (purchased and ultimately sold);

·         prepares Appendix 1.2.1 for students;

·         organizes supplies needed for each team: three small plastic lunch bags and a box of multi-coloured marbles;

·         labels one bag “Beginning Inventory” and places approximately one-third of the contents of the marble box in the lunch bag. The teacher labels a second lunch bag “Purchases” and fills it with the remainder of the marble box. The third lunch bag is to be labelled “Merchandise Sold” and should be empty at the beginning of the simulation.

Students:

·         first count and value beginning inventory according to the cost given in Appendix 1.2.1. The teacher can vary costs and colours depending on preferences and circumstances;

·         then count and value the contents of the purchases. Students combine their valuation of beginning inventory and purchases to arrive at total cost of merchandise available for sale. Combine the beginning inventory and purchases bags;

·         remove a handful of marbles and place it in the “Merchandise Sold” bag;

·         then count and value the remaining marbles as Ending Inventory. Students calculate cost of goods sold based on their count of ending inventory and their previous calculation of total cost of merchandise available for sale;

·         as a final step students should count and value the “Merchandise Sold” bag.

A teacher-led discussion should follow to determine that while the “Cost of Merchandise Sold” (which of course can not be physically counted after the fact) should hypothetically equal “Cost of Goods Sold,” this is not always the case. The teacher-directed discussion should generate different causes of shrinkage (theft by employees, theft by shoplifters, lost, damaged and discarded goods, and miscounted inventory) and how such problems can be controlled.

Short case studies assigned to small student teams are used to generate discussion and oral reporting on correct inventory control procedures (see Resources).

Activity 1.2.2 Transactions for a Merchandising Company using a Periodic Inventory System

Note: provincial retail sales tax and the federal Goods and Services Tax have not been introduced at this point.

The teacher:

·         introduces the accounts that are unique to a merchandising business (See Appendix 1.2.2);

·         demonstrates common transactions using the merchandising accounts without introducing the use of Sales Discounts and Purchases Discounts (See Appendix 1.2.3);

·         introduces cash discounts and demonstrates transactions using the sales discounts and purchases discounts accounts (See Appendix 1.2.5).

Students:

·         complete practice transactions using the previous teacher demonstration as their guide. (See Appendix 1.2.4 and Appendix 1.2.6.)

Activity 1.2.3 The Income Statement with a Detailed Cost of Goods Section

The teacher:

·         reviews the basic calculation of cost of goods sold and introduces the calculation of gross profit and net income/loss for a merchandising business;

·         demonstrates the completion of a multi-step income statement (and balance sheet) based on a trial balance (See Appendix 1.2.7).

Students:

·         complete practice exercises using the previous teacher demonstration as their guide
(See Appendix 1.2.8).

Activity 1.2.4 Activity: Inventory Turnover

The teacher:

·         introduces the ratio/calculation of inventory turnover and its importance as a measure of the marketability of a company’s inventory and the speed with which a business can convert this asset to cash. Examples could help illustrate this concept. Financial statements from two competing companies can be used for comparative purposes.

·         Ensures that school and board policies related to use of the Internet are followed.

Students:

·         complete an exercise electronically. They choose or are assigned a listed company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). Using the web site – www.globeinvestor.com/, they obtain a company snapshot and a list of companies in the same industry listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

·         compile the inventory turnover for three to four related companies during their last fiscal year. The teacher can request that students compile additional information for each company (sales and net income).

·         use websites such as – www.fin-info.com/, which provide Canadian company profiles for many large Canadian companies, e.g., websites like Wright Investors’ Services. Research reports from companies such as Wright Investors’ Services provide the inventory turnover rate already calculated for the last fiscal year and often compare it to the company’s previous fiscal year’s performance.

·         complete a short oral/written report comparing the companies they have researched. Oral Report Checklist from Activity 1.1 and a Written Report Rubric found in BTX4E (Public) at www.curriculum.org are available for formative student assessment.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Formative

Self- and teacher assessment

– Check exercises/activities using solution sheets.

– Whole class or group discussion of short cases on inventory control and the report on inventory turnover.

Oral Report Checklist, Written Report Rubric.

– Feedback from peers or teacher or oral/written report to make revisions before submission for teacher evaluation

Summative

Teacher Evaluation

– Test

Oral Report Checklist, Written Report Rubric.

Accommodations

·         The teacher may wish to pair stronger students with students needing assistance

·         Student work might be submitted either on a photocopied sheet where the answers can be written in, or done on a spreadsheet (in which case the student’s working copy might either show the formulae or explain what was done in simple language for ease of study).

·         The teacher may wish to supply some students with copies of the completed transactions. Additional examples may need to be presented to the class for reinforcement of learning.

Resources

Activity 1.2.1

Angelfire – Tonya Skinner – http://www.angelfire.com/ks/tonyaskinner/acctgcms.html – web page with Cost of Goods Sold/Inventory simulation.

Activity 1.2.2, 1.2.3

Palmer, T., V. D’Amico, and D. Grace. Accounting for Canadian Colleges, 3rd ed. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada Inc., 2001. ISBN 0-201-70306-8, pp. 183-242.

Activity 1.2.4

Advice to Investors – http://www.fin-info.com/

Big Charts – http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/

Globe and Mail Investment – http://www.globeinvestor.com/

MSN Money – http://money.msn.ca/

Yahoo Finance – http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/


Appendix 1.2.1

Marbles Stand
Cost of Merchandise Sold

 

January 1 Inventory

 











 

 

 

 

Quantity

Unit Cost

 

Value

 

 

 

Red

 

 

X

$2

=

 

 

Orange

 

X

$3

=

 

 

Brown

 

X

$5

=

 

 

Green

 

X

$1

=

 

 

Yellow

 

X

$4

=

 

 

                                                                       

                                                                        January 1 Inventory = $

 

$

Purchases

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

 

X

$2

=

 

 

Orange

 

X

$3

=

 

 

Brown

 

X

$5

=

 

 

Green

 

X

$1

=

 

 

Yellow

 

X

$4

=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ Purchases

$

 

Total Cost of Merchandise Available for Sale (Inventory + Purchases) = $

 

 

 

Marbles Stand
Cost of Merchandise Sold

December 31 Inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

 

X

$2

=

 

 

Orange

 

 

X

$3

=

 

 

Brown

 

 

X

$5

=

 

 

Green

 

 

X

$1

=

 

 

Yellow

 

 

X

$4

=

 

 

- December 31 Inventory=

$

Total Cost of Merchandise Available for Sale - December 31 Inventory = $

(This amount is the Cost of Merchandise Sold)

Proof of Merchandise Sold

 

 

 

Red

 

 

X

$2

=

 

Orange

 

X

$3

=

 

Brown

 

X

$5

=

 

Green

 

X

$1

=

 

Yellow

 

X

$4

=

 

 

Cost of Merchandise Sold

$

Do your totals match?


Appendix 1.2.2

Accounts for a Merchandising Business

 

Purchases

·         Account used to accumulate the cost of purchasing goods intended for resale

·         Cost of Goods Sold account

·         Dr. balance; Source Document – purchase invoice

 

Transportation on Purchases

·         Account used to accumulate freight costs on merchandise from supplier (manufacturer) to your place of business

·         Cost of Goods Sold account

·         Dr. balance; Source Document – purchase invoice

 

Delivery Expense

·         Account used to accumulate the cost of delivering goods to customers

·         Income Statement accounts (contra-revenue account)

·         Dr. balance; Source Document – purchase invoice

 

Purchases Returns and Allowances

·         Account used to accumulate the cost of merchandise returned to suppliers (defective, damaged or not ordered) and the allowances given for defective or damaged goods not returned

·         Cost of Goods Sold account (contra account to purchases)

·         Cr. balance; Source Document – credit invoice received

 

Sales Returns and Allowances

·         Account used to accumulate customer returns or allowances given to customers

·         Income Statement account (contra-revenue account)

·         Dr. balance; Source Document – credit invoice issued

 

Purchases Discounts

·         Account used to record discounts received from suppliers for prompt payment of debts (within discount period)

·         Cost of Goods Sold account (contra account to purchases)

·         Cr. balance

 

Sales Discounts

·         Account used to record discounts given to customers for prompt payment of accounts receivable

·         Income Statement account (contra-revenue account)

·         Dr. balance

 

Merchandise Inventory

·         Account used to record the amount of merchandise on hand at the end and beginning of an accounting cycle

·         Is a current asset account

·         Dr. balance

Appendix 1.2.3

Journal Entries for a Merchandising Business: Instructions

Journalize the following transactions for Main Sports, a sporting goods store.

Jan. 2: Sales Invoice #101 to Mountain Hockey League for the sale of 100 hockey sticks. Amount $2000.

Jan. 3: Sales Invoice #102 to Central Hockey League for the sale of 30 pairs of hockey gloves. Amount $1200.

Jan. 4: Purchase Invoice received from TNT Sports, for the purchase of merchandise. Amount $1000.

Jan. 5: Purchase Invoice from Dan’s Delivery for the cost of transporting hockey sticks on sales invoice #101. Amount $10.

Jan. 6: Purchase Invoice from Karl’s Delivery for the cost of transporting merchandise from TNT Sports to Main Sports. Amount $52.

Jan. 7: Purchase Invoice received from ATM Sports, for the purchase of merchandise. Amount $500.

Jan. 9: Credit Invoice received from TNT Sports for the return of merchandise that was received in damaged condition. Amount of credit invoice, $300.

Jan. 11: Credit Invoice #35 issued to Mountain Hockey League for the return of 10 hockey sticks that were received by the MHL in damaged condition. Amount $200.

Jan. 13: Cash receipt from Central Hockey League in payment of invoice #102.

Jan. 15: Cheque #501 issued to ATM Sports in payment of invoice of January 7.

Jan. 19: Cheque #502 issued to TNT Sports in payment of invoice of January 4, less credit invoice of January 9.

Jan. 20: Cash receipt from Mountain Hockey League in payment of sales invoices #101, less credit invoice of January 11.

Appendix 1.2.4

Journal Entries for a Merchandising Business: Student Practice

Journalize the following transactions for Main Sports, a sporting goods store.

Feb. 2: Sales Invoice #301 to North-End Lacrosse League for the sale of 100 lacrosse sticks. Amount $4000.

Feb. 3: Sales Invoice #302 to Central Lacrosse League for the sale of 30 pairs of lacrosse gloves. Amount $1440.

Feb. 4: Purchase Invoice received from LCM Sports, for the purchase of merchandise. Amount $1800.

Feb. 5: Purchase Invoice from Bob’s Delivery for the cost of transporting merchandise from LCM Sports to Main Sports. Amount $87.

Feb. 6: Purchase Invoice from Helmut’s Delivery for the cost of transporting lacrosse sticks on sales invoice #301. Amount $60.

Feb. 7: Purchase Invoice received from APC Sports, for the purchase of merchandise. Amount $780.

Feb. 9: Credit Invoice #12 issued to North-End Lacrosse League for the return of 10 lacrosse sticks that were received by the NELL in damaged condition. Amount $400.

Feb. 11: Credit Invoice received from LCM Sports for the return of merchandise that was received in damaged condition. Amount of credit invoice, $450.

Feb. 13: Cash receipt from Central Lacrosse League in payment of invoice #302.

Feb. 15: Cheque #201 issued to APC Sports in payment of invoice of February 7.

Feb. 19: Cheque #202 issued to LCM Sports in payment of invoice of February 4, less credit invoice of February 11.

Feb. 20: Cash receipt from North-End Lacrosse League in payment of sales invoices #301, less credit invoice of February 9.


Appendix 1.2.5

Journal Entries for Sales Discounts and Purchases Discounts: Instructions

Journalize the following transactions for Main Sports, a sporting goods store.

Jan. 2: Sales invoice #501 to Mountain Ski Club for the sale of 10 downhill ski sets. Amount $3 500. Terms 2/10, net 30.

Jan. 3: Purchase invoice from ZAP Sports, for the purchase of 12 pairs of skis. Amount $1440. Terms 2/10, net 30.

Jan. 4: Purchase invoice from AAA Sports, for the purchase of 10 pairs of ski gloves. Amount $280. Terms 1/10, net 30.

Jan. 9: Sales invoice #502 to Central Ski Club for the sale of 4 cross-country ski sets. Amount $840. Terms 1/10, net 30.

Jan. 10: Credit Invoice received from AAA Sports for the return of 2 pair of ski gloves that were received in damaged condition. Amount of the credit invoice, $56. Credit period is readjusted so that the original terms offered on January 4 now apply starting January 10.

Jan. 11: Credit Invoice #41 issued to the Mountain Ski Club, $350, for the return of goods received by the ski club in damaged condition. Credit period is readjusted so that the original terms offered now apply to January 11, not January 2.

Jan. 13: Cheque #100 issued to ZAP Sports in payment of purchase invoice originally dated January 3. Discount taken.

Jan. 18: Cash receipt from the Central Ski Club in full payment of invoice #502. Discount taken.

Jan. 19: Cheque #101 issued to AAA Sports in payment of purchase invoice originally dated January 4, less allowance. Discount taken.

Jan. 20: Cash receipt from Mountain Ski Club in payment of sales invoice #501, less allowance. Discount taken.

Appendix 1.2.6

Journal Entries for Sales Discounts and Purchases Discounts: Student Practice

Journalize the following transactions for Main Sports, a sporting goods store.

Feb. 1: Sales invoice #901 to Western Running Club (WRC) for the sale of 50 cross trainers. Amount $2050. Terms 1/10, net 30.

Feb. 5: Purchase invoice from Runn Sports, for the purchase of 100 wind jackets. Amount $2,100. Terms 2/10, net 30.

Feb. 6: Sales invoice #902 to Mountain Running Club (MRC) for the sale of 19 team uniforms. Amount $1881. Terms 2/10, net 30.

Feb. 7: Purchase invoice from ZZZ Sports, for the purchase of 12 pairs of running gloves. Amount $120. Terms 1/10, net 30.

Feb. 9: Credit Invoice received from ZZZ Sports for the return of 2 pairs of running gloves that were received in damaged condition. Amount of the credit invoice, $20. Credit period is readjusted so that the original terms offered on February 7 now apply starting February 9.

Feb. 10: Credit Invoice #7 issued to the WRC, $240, for the return of goods received by the club in damaged condition. Credit period is readjusted so that the original terms offered now apply to February 10, not February 1.

Feb. 13: Cheque #210 issued to Runn Sports in payment of purchase invoice originally dated February 5. Discount taken.

Feb. 16: Cash receipt from the MRC in full payment of invoice #902. Discount taken.

Feb. 19: Cheque #211 issued to ZZZ Sports in payment of purchase invoice originally dated February 7, less allowance. Discount taken.

Feb. 20: Cash receipt from WRC in payment of sales invoice #901, less allowance. Discount taken.


Appendix 1.2.7

Financial Statements for a Merchandising Business: Instruction

Complete a detailed Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ending December 31.

ABC Stores
Adjusted Trial Balance
December 31, 2---

 

Dr.

Cr.

Cash

$ 4870

 

Beginning Inventory

31 335

 

Store Supplies

225

 

Office Supplies

120

 

Prepaid Insurance

715

 

Store Equipment

38 490

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Store Equipment

 

$10 295

Office Equipment

9420

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Office Equipment

 

3620

Accounts Payable

 

2390

J. Smith, Capital

 

69 120

J. Smith, Drawings

21 000

 

Sales

 

313 235

Sales Returns and Allowances

2125

 

Sales Discounts

3875

 

Purchases

220 460

 

Purchases Returns and Allowances

 

1150

Purchases Discounts

 

3230

Transportation on Purchases

1875

 

Salaries Expense

41 560

 

Rent Expense

18 000

 

Store Supplies Expense

1735

 

Office Supplies Expense

310

 

Depreciation Expense: Store Equipment

3910

 

Depreciation Expense: Office Equipment

1170

 

Insurance Expense

1845

________

Totals

$403 040

$403 040

Note: Ending Merchandise Inventory: $32 655


Appendix 1.2.8

Financial Statements for a Merchandising Business: Student Practice

Complete a detailed Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ending December 31.

XYZ Stores
Adjusted Trial Balance
December 31, 2---

 

Dr.

Cr.

Cash

$ 4500

 

Accounts Receivable

5400

 

Beginning Inventory

28 800

 

Supplies

5200

 

Equipment

50 000

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Equipment

 

$5000

Building

150 000

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Building

 

3000

Land

35 000

 

Accounts Payable

 

38 000

Bank Loan (2 years)

 

63 300

P. Jones, Capital

 

150 000

P. Jones, Drawings

8000

 

Sales

 

205 000

Sales Returns and Allowances

1850

 

Sales Discounts

1450

 

Purchases

89 000

 

Purchases Returns and Allowances

 

1200

Purchases Discounts

 

1350

Transportation on Purchases

2500

 

Salaries Expense

40 800

 

Rent Expense

32 000

 

Delivery Expense

3000

 

Supplies Expense

1350

 

Depreciation Expense: Equipment

5000

 

Depreciation Expense: Building

3000

________

Totals

$466 850

$466 850

Note: Ending Merchandise Inventory: $31 200


Activity 1.3:  The Merchandising Business

Time:  11 hours

Description

Activity 1.3 takes the accounting cycle for a merchandising business through to its conclusion: preparing statements, including a classified balance sheet. Students learn the difference between the periodic and perpetual inventory systems. Since the advent of the computer in business has made the perpetual system of inventory more common in the marketplace, the accounting for a perpetual system should be stressed. Students examine the role of the computer in keeping track of the flow of goods into and out of inventory; how using appropriate software enhances inventory reporting; and how management gains greater inventory information through the electronic process.

Students compare the financial statements of a service business with those of a merchandising firm. Students analyse the advantages and disadvantages of both inventory control systems. Subsequently, the teacher revisits the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their application specific to the merchandising firm (Matching Principle, the Time Period Concept, and the Consistency Principle). Finally, the students work with computer software on a variety of inventory transactions.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Service and Merchandising Business, Accounting Practices

Overall Expectations

SMV.02 - demonstrate accounting skills related to the accounting cycle for a merchandising business;

SMV.03 - demonstrate an understanding of inventory control systems.

Specific Expectations

SM2.01 - describe how Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices apply to a merchandising business;

SM2.03 - demonstrate the skills required to prepare a classified balance sheet for a merchandising business;

SM2.04 - demonstrate an understanding of the difference between the financial statements for a merchandising business and those for a service business;

SM3.04 - demonstrate an understanding of the perpetual inventory control system;

SM3.06 - explain the differences between the periodic and perpetual inventory methods;

SM3.07 - explain how inventory reports are enhanced by using appropriate software;

SM3.08 - demonstrate proficiency in applying inventory accounting methods through the use of accounting software.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Journalizing and posting transactions in a merchandising firm. The periodic inventory method. Skills in Simply Accounting developed in BAI3E. Note: BAF3M Course Profile contains a unit on Simply Accounting.

Planning Notes

·         Photocopy instruction and worksheets for all tasks in Activity 1.3.

·         Supply students with a classified three-column balance sheet.

·         Arrange for the appropriate accounting software on computers: Simply Accounting, Version 7 or 8; MYOB, Version 10 (these are Ministry licensed software packages), or any spreadsheet program.

·         Prepare the appropriate sections of the accounting software (inventory).

·         Photocopy software instructions, worksheets, and classified balance sheet paper and solution sheets.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

Activity 1.3.1

The teacher:

·         presents the financial statements for a merchandising company together and a service business, (see Appendix 1.3.1);

·         discusses the differences in the income statement and the balance sheet for the two types of firms.

Students:

·         analyse the differences between the financial statements of the two types of firms.

Activity 1.3.2

The teacher:

·         develops a classified balance sheet model using the balance sheet from Appendix 1.3.1. This can also be done as an overhead using Appendix 1.3.2;

·         discusses the meaning of the different categories in the classified balance sheet;

·         assigns practice exercises (see Appendix 1.3.3).

Students:

·         actively participate in the discussion of the classified balance sheet;

·         practise the set-up of a classified balance sheet using Appendix 1.3.3 and a classified three-column balance sheet.

Activity 1.3.3

The teacher:

·         introduces the students to the fundamentals of the perpetual inventory method (see Appendix 1.3.4);

·         assigns worksheet to student pairs (see Appendix 1.3.5);

·         discusses answers to completed worksheets.

Students:

·         take notes on the perpetual inventory method;

·         complete worksheet in pairs (Appendix 1.3.5);

·         discuss the answers to the completed worksheets.

Activity 1.3.4

The teacher:

·         demonstrates the relevance of specific GAAPs such as the Matching Principle, the Time Period Concept, and the Consistency Principle in the context of the merchandising firm (see Resources);

·         directs the students toward sources of GAAPs as presented by organizations such as the Accounting Standards Committee of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants on the Internet (see Resources).

Students:

·         take notes on the GAAPs as they pertain to the merchandising firm and research the sources where appropriate;

·         compare notes and report their findings to the class.

Activity 1.3.5

The teacher:

·         develops assignment for computer application of inventory transactions.

·         prepares the appropriate sections in the commercially available inventory software packages for ready student use (see Resources);

·         develops spreadsheets of a perpetual inventory system and journals/ledgers.

Students:

·         use computer software for inventory transactions;

·         submit computer output for evaluation.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Formative

Self- and teacher assessment

– completion of classified balance sheet exercise

– completion of perpetual inventory worksheet in pairs

– gathering and sharing GAAP material

Summative

– computer printouts (marking scheme)

Accommodations

The following are ways in which the activity can meet students’ individual needs:

·         Assign tutorial CD-ROM found in Resources to students who require review;

·         Provide extension activities for students requiring enrichment.

Resources

Freedman, Harvey, Joseph Toste, and Catherine Barr. Learning Simply Accounting 8.0, a simulation approach. Hamilton: Norbry Publishing Limited, 2000. ISBN 1-55232-042-1. Chapters 8 and 9, Inventory Modules.

Fuhrman, Peter H. and André N. Choquette. Using Simply Accounting for Windows, Version 7.0. Scarborough: Prentice-Hall Canada Inc., 2000. ISBN 0-13-021715-8. Chapter 8 and Chapter 14,
section 9, Inventory.

Heany, Christie and Claudette Edie. MYOB Version 10, a Simulation Approach. Hamilton: Norbry Publishing Limited, 2001. ISBN 1-55232-070-7, Chapters 4 (Inventory Setup) and 13 (Working with Inventory).

Purbhoo, Mary and Dhirajlal Purbhoo. Using Simply Accounting Version 8.0 for Windows, an Integrated Simulation. Toronto: Addison Wesley Longman Ltd., 2000. ISBN 0-201-71690-9, Chapters 14 (Inventory Ledger Setup) and 15 (Inventory Journals).

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, Website – http://www.icao.on.ca

The teacher is automatically eligible to become part of the Teacher Colleague Program with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. For a nominal fee, the teacher receives CA Magazine monthly and the CICA Handbooks and updates useful for GAAP research.


Appendix 1.3.1

 

XYZ Stores

Income Statement

For The Year Ended December 31, 2---

Sales

$205 000

 

Less: Sales discounts

1450

 

            Sales returns and allowances

1850

 

Net Sales

 

$201 700

 

 

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

 

Beginning Inventory

28 800

 

Add: Purchases

89 000

 

      Transportation on Purchases

2500

 

Less: Purchase discounts

1350

 

      Purchase returns and allowances

1200

 

Less: Ending Inventory

31 200

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

86 550

Gross Margin

 

115 150

Operating Expenses

 

 

Salaries Expense

40 800

 

Rent Expense

32 000

 

Delivery Expense

3000

 

Supplies Expense

1350

 

Depreciation Expense: Equipment

5000

 

Depreciation Expense: Building

3000

 

Total Expenses

 

85 150

Net Income

 

$30 000

 


Appendix 1.3.1  (Continued)

 

XYZ Stores

Balance Sheet

December 31, 2---

Assets

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

Cash

 

$4500

Accounts Payable

 

$38 000

Accounts Receivable

 

5400

Bank Loan

 

63 300

Supplies

 

5200

Total Liabilities

 

101 300

(Ending) Inventory

 

31 200

 

 

 

Equipment

$50 000

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Equipment

5000

45 000

 

 

 

Building

150 000

 

Owner’s Equity

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Building

3000

147 000

P. Jones, Capital

150 000

 

Land

 

35 000

Less: P. Jones, Drawings

8 000

 

 

 

_______

Add: Net Income

$30 000

172 000

Total Assets

 

$273 300

Liabilities and Equity

 

$273 300


Appendix 1.3.1  (Continued)

 

UVW Services

Income Statement

For The Year Ended December 31, 2---

Sales from Services

 

$115 150

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

Salaries Expense

$40 800

 

Rent Expense

32 000

 

Delivery Expense

3000

 

Supplies Expense

1350

 

Depreciation Expense: Equipment

5 000

 

Depreciation Expense: Building

3000

 

Total Expenses

 

85 150

Net Income

 

$30 000

 

 

 

UVW Services

Balance Sheet

December 31, 2---

Assets

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

Cash

 

$4500

Accounts Payable

 

$38 000

Accounts Receivable

 

5400

Bank Loan

 

63 300

Supplies

 

5200

Total Liabilities

 

101 300

Equipment

$50 000

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Equipment

5000

45 000

 

 

 

Building

150 000

 

Owner’s Equity

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Building

$3000

$147 000

J. Servisor, Capital

$118 800

 

Land

 

35 000

Less: J. Servisor, Drawings

8000

 

 

 

 

Add: Net Income

30 000

140 800

Total Assets

 

$242 100

Liabilities and Equity

 

$242 100

 

 

________

 

 

_______

 


Appendix 1.3.2

Classified Balance Sheet

XYZ Stores

Balance Sheet

December 31, 2---

Assets

 

 

 

Current Assets1

 

 

 

Cash

 

$4500

 

Accounts Receivable

 

5400

 

Supplies

 

5200

 

Inventory

 

31 200

$46 300

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets2

 

 

 

Equipment

$50 000

 

 

      Accumulated Depreciation: Equipment

5000

$45 000

 

Building

$150 000

 

 

      Accumulated Depreciation: Building

3000

147 000

 

Land

 

35 000

227 000

Total Assets

 

 

$273 300

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Owner’s Equity

 

 

 

Current Liabilities3

 

 

 

Accounts Payable

 

$38 000

 

Bank Loan

 

63 300

$101 300

 

 

 

 

Long-term Liabilities4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P. Jones, Capital

 

 

 

Balance January 1

 

$150 000

 

      Net Income

$30 000

 

 

      Drawings

8000

 

 

      Increase in Equity

 

22 000

 

Balance December 31

 

 

172 000

Total Liabilities and Owner’s Equity

 

 

$273 300

 

1 Current Assets: Assets that will be used up or converted to cash within one year.

2 Fixed Assets: Long-lived assets that are held for their usefulness in producing or selling goods and services.

3 Current Liabilities: Debts, which are expected to be paid off within one year.

4 Long-term Liabilities: Debts, which are expected to last longer than one year.


Appendix 1.3.3

Classified Balance Sheet Worksheet

 

Use the following information to set up a classified balance sheet in the correct format.

 

Goblin Merchandising
Adjusted Trial Balance
December 31, 2---

 

Dr.

Cr.

Cash

$ 9000

 

Accounts Receivable

10 800

 

Beginning Inventory

57 600

 

Supplies

10 400

 

Equipment

100 000

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Equipment

 

$10 000

Building

300 000

 

Accumulated Depreciation: Building

 

6000

Land

70 000

 

Accounts Payable

 

76 000

Bank Loan (2 years)

 

66 600

P. Jones, Capital

 

360 000

P. Jones, Drawings

16 000

 

Sales

 

410 000

Sales Returns and Allowances

3700

 

Sales Discounts

2900

 

Purchases

178 000

 

Purchases Returns and Allowances

 

2400

Purchases Discounts

 

2700

Transportation on Purchases

5000

 

Salaries Expense

81 600

 

Rent Expense

64 000

 

Delivery Expense

6000

 

Supplies Expense

2700

 

Depreciation Expense: Equipment

10 000

 

Depreciation Expense: Building

6000

 

Totals

$933 700

$933 700

Note: Ending Merchandise Inventory: $62 400


Appendix 1.3.4

The Perpetual Inventory Method

 

With the increased use of computers in businesses, firms are more and more inclined to use the perpetual method of inventory. This system facilitates the calculation of the value of stock on hand at any point in time. Although it used to be very time-consuming in the past to record individual sales and purchases for thousands of items, computers can now fulfill this task in seconds, once a system has been set up.

A perpetual inventory system keeps a detailed record of each item in stock as it is bought or sold. Often, a firm will have its (point-of-sale) cash registers hooked up to a central computer and as the customer receives the goods and the cashier rings in the sale, the inventory is brought up to date. At the same time, it is possible for the computer to make the appropriate accounting entry. Since the computer knows exactly the purchase price of the goods and the selling price, the Cost of Goods Sold entry can be made immediately for that particular transaction. This, of course, enables a firm to create frequent, intermediate financial statements without the need to take a physical inventory. Notice, however, that the number of entries generated for a given day in a successful business may amount to tens or even hundreds of thousands. Computers are an essential tool to process all these as they occur.

 

Example of a sales entry:

Nov. 12

Cash

220.00

Price at which item is sold

 

            Sales

220.00

 

 

 

 

Nov. 12

Cost of Goods Sold

160.00

Price for which item was bought

 

Merchandise Inventory

160.00

It is worthwhile to notice that Cost of Goods Sold is a temporary account, which will be closed off to the Income Summary account at the end of the cycle.

In order to make the input of information as simple as possible, most computer programs assign a standard inventory number to each item in stock. This makes it easy for the cashier to enter the item into the register. The Min. column tells the personnel when to reorder the item.

 

XYZ Inventory Report

Item #

Item Description

Balance
Nov. 11, 8 a.m.

Bought

Sold

Balance
Nov 12,
9 p.m.

$/Unit

Min.

A123-456

Thumb tacks

200 boxes of 50

30

60

170

.40

120

B432-876

Paper Clips

800 boxes of 100

 

200

600

.50

500

C726-238

Envelopes

450 boxes of 50

200

300

350

2.15

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although an inventory report such as the one above always contains important information on the inventory, the firm still needs to conduct a physical inventory count every so often to see whether the actual quantities on hand match the computer records. If there is a difference, it is mostly due to theft, spoilage, or loss. Of course, there is also the possibility of inaccurate computer input. Large discrepancies need to be checked with the original purchase and sales documents.


Appendix 1.3.5

Inventory Methods Worksheet

 

Name 1 _________________________________ Name 2 ____________________________________

 

1.   Complete the following tables to the best of your knowledge.

 

PERIODIC INVENTORY

 

Advantages

Disadvantages

(Teacher adds 7 rows)

 

 

PERPETUAL INVENTORY

 

Advantages

Disadvantages

(Teacher adds 6 rows)

 

 

2.   Show the journal entries for the following transactions. In A, show the entry for a firm using the periodic inventory method and for B, show the entry for a firm using the perpetual inventory method.

 

November 16, sold 30 spades at $25 each. They cost the firm $15 a piece.

 

November 17, returned 5 wheelbarrows for credit due to faulty design. They were originally bought on credit and each cost $42.

 

A.

DATE

PARTICULARS

P.R.

DEBIT

CREDIT