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    PracticeACCAACCA FA — Financial Accounting Practice Exam 1Question 04
    Medium2 marksMultiple Choice
    The use of double-entry and accounting systemsSales TaxDouble Entry

    ACCA · Question 04 · The use of double-entry and accounting systems

    Section A

    AgriGrow Ltd sells specialized farming equipment. A customer purchases a tractor for $55,200, which is inclusive of a 15% sales tax.

    What is the correct double entry to record this cash sale in AgriGrow Ltd's books?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Debit Cash $55,200; Credit Sales $55,200

    B.

    Debit Cash $55,200; Credit Sales $46,920; Credit Sales Tax Account $8,280

    C.

    Debit Cash $55,200; Credit Sales $48,000; Credit Sales Tax Account $7,200

    D.

    Debit Sales $48,000; Debit Sales Tax Account $7,200; Credit Cash $55,200

    How to approach this question

    Recognize that the $55,200 represents 115% of the sale value. Divide by 1.15 to find the net sales figure, and the difference is the tax liability.

    Full Answer

    C.Debit Cash $55,200; Credit Sales $48,000; Credit Sales Tax Account $7,200✓ Correct
    The cash received is the gross amount ($55,200). This represents 115% (100% sale + 15% tax). Net sales = $55,200 / 1.15 = $48,000. Sales tax = $55,200 - $48,000 = $7,200. The entry is Dr Cash (Gross), Cr Sales (Net), Cr Sales Tax (Tax).

    Common mistakes

    Calculating the tax by multiplying the gross amount by 15% (i.e., $55,200 * 0.15 = $8,280). This is mathematically incorrect.
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