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901.

Discuss the advantages of Computerised Accounting Systems over the Manual Accounting Systems.

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Discuss the advantages of Computerised Accounting Systems over the Manual Accounting Systems.

902.

On July 01, 2010, Ashok Ltd. Purchased a Machine for Rs 1,08,000 and spent Rs 12,000 on its installation. At the time of purchase it was estimated that the effective commercial life of the machine will be 12 years and after 12 years its salvage value will be Rs 12,000.Prepare machine account and depreciation Account in the books of Ashok Ltd. For first three years, if depreciation is written off according to straight line method. The account are closed on December 31st, every year.

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On July 01, 2010, Ashok Ltd. Purchased a Machine for Rs 1,08,000 and spent Rs 12,000 on its installation. At the time of purchase it was estimated that the effective commercial life of the machine will be 12 years and after 12 years its salvage value will be Rs 12,000.



Prepare machine account and depreciation Account in the books of Ashok Ltd. For first three years, if depreciation is written off according to straight line method. The account are closed on December 31st, every year.






903.

Which of the following is not another name for journal?

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Which of the following is not another name for journal?


904.

If the due date is a public holiday, what will be the due date of the bill :

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If the due date is a public holiday, what will be the due date of the bill :


905.

From the following balances, prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet: Debit Balances: ₹ Debit Balances (Contd.): ₹ Machinery 3,50,000 Rent 45,000 Debtors 2,70,000 Sundry Expenses 20,000 Drawings 90,000 Carriage 15,000 Purchases 9,50,000 Credit Balances: Wages 5,00,000 Capital 10,00,000 Bank 1,50,000 Creditors 1,40,000 Opening Stock 2,00,000 Sales 14,50,000 Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 30,000.

Answer» From the following balances, prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet:





















































Debit Balances:

Debit Balances (Contd.):

Machinery
3,50,000

Rent
45,000

Debtors 2,70,000 Sundry Expenses 20,000
Drawings 90,000 Carriage 15,000
Purchases 9,50,000 Credit Balances:
Wages 5,00,000 Capital 10,00,000
Bank 1,50,000 Creditors 1,40,000
Opening Stock 2,00,000 Sales 14,50,000

Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 30,000.
906.

21. What is percentage composition

Answer» 21. What is percentage composition
907.

Rectify the following errors:(i) Purchases Book has been undercast by ₹ 1,000.(ii) Credit sale to Anu Prakash ₹ 7,000 was recorded in Purchases Book.(iii) Credit sale to Rahul ₹ 7,000 was recorded as ₹ 700.

Answer» Rectify the following errors:

(i) Purchases Book has been undercast by ₹ 1,000.

(ii) Credit sale to Anu Prakash ₹ 7,000 was recorded in Purchases Book.

(iii) Credit sale to Rahul ₹ 7,000 was recorded as ₹ 700.
908.

The following Trial Balance has been extracted from the books of Shri Santosh Kumar as at 31st March, 2017:- Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹) Plant and Machinery 1,00,000 Furniture 12,000 Capital Account 1,91,000 Household Expenses 16,000 Sales 4,68,000 Loose Tools 20,000 Goodwill 10,000 Opening Stock (1-4-2016) 20,000 Returns Outward 4,000 Discount 6,000 Purchases 2,12,000 Returns Inwards 8,000 Wages 1,00,000 Salaries 60,000 Outstanding Salaries 5,000 Investments at 10% p.a. 6,000 Interest on Investments 300 Sundry Creditors 24,000 Miscellaneous Receipts 2,000 Carriage Inwards 12,000 General Expenses and Insurance 39,000 Advertisement Expenses 15,000 Postage 4,000 Sundry Debtors 56,000 B. Barua 2,000 Cash Balance 14,000 Bank 3,200 Suspense Account 2,500 7,06,000 7,06,000 The following additional information is available:-(I) Stock on 31st March, 2017 was ₹ 30,800.(II) Depreciation is to be charged on Plant and Machinery at 5% and Furniture at 6%. Loose Tools are revalued at ₹ 16,000.(III) Create a provision of 2% for Discount on Debtors.(IV) Salary of ₹ 2,000 paid to Shri B. Barua, a temporary employee, stands debited to his personal account and it is to be corrected.(V) Write off 1/5th of advertisement expenses.You are to prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2017 and a Balance Sheet as at that date.

Answer» The following Trial Balance has been extracted from the books of Shri Santosh Kumar as at 31st March, 2017:-





































































































































































Dr.

()
Cr.

()
Plant and Machinery 1,00,000
Furniture 12,000
Capital Account 1,91,000
Household Expenses 16,000
Sales 4,68,000
Loose Tools 20,000
Goodwill 10,000
Opening Stock (1-4-2016) 20,000
Returns Outward 4,000
Discount 6,000
Purchases 2,12,000
Returns Inwards 8,000
Wages 1,00,000
Salaries 60,000
Outstanding Salaries 5,000
Investments at 10% p.a. 6,000
Interest on Investments 300
Sundry Creditors 24,000
Miscellaneous Receipts 2,000
Carriage Inwards 12,000
General Expenses and Insurance 39,000
Advertisement Expenses 15,000
Postage 4,000
Sundry Debtors 56,000
B. Barua 2,000
Cash Balance 14,000
Bank 3,200
Suspense Account 2,500
7,06,000 7,06,000



The following additional information is available:-

(I) Stock on 31st March, 2017 was ₹ 30,800.

(II) Depreciation is to be charged on Plant and Machinery at 5% and Furniture at 6%. Loose Tools are revalued at ₹ 16,000.

(III) Create a provision of 2% for Discount on Debtors.

(IV) Salary of ₹ 2,000 paid to Shri B. Barua, a temporary employee, stands debited to his personal account and it is to be corrected.

(V) Write off 1/5th of advertisement expenses.

You are to prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2017 and a Balance Sheet as at that date.
909.

State the four basic requirements of a database application.

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State the four basic requirements of a database application.

910.

State with reasons whether the following are Capital or Revenue Expenses:(i) Excise duty paid on purchase of new machine.(ii) Wages paid to install a machine.(iii) Repairs carried out on existing car.(iv) Office block of building repainted for ₹ 50,000.(v) Paid telephone bill ₹ 2,500.

Answer» State with reasons whether the following are Capital or Revenue Expenses:

(i) Excise duty paid on purchase of new machine.

(ii) Wages paid to install a machine.

(iii) Repairs carried out on existing car.

(iv) Office block of building repainted for ₹ 50,000.

(v) Paid telephone bill ₹ 2,500.
911.

On 1st May, 2017 Merchant & Co. sold goods to AB & Co. valued at ₹ 500 and drew upon them a bill at 3 months for the amount. AB & Co. accepted the draft on presentation. When the bill was about to mature. AB & Co. expressed their inability to meet it, and offered to pay Merchant & Co. ₹ 200 in cash and to accept a fresh bill for the balance plus interest at 6% p.a. for 3 months Merchant & Co. agreed to the proposal and bill was renewed. On maturity, the bill was duly met.Make the entries in the books of both the parties to record the above transactions.

Answer» On 1st May, 2017 Merchant & Co. sold goods to AB & Co. valued at ₹ 500 and drew upon them a bill at 3 months for the amount. AB & Co. accepted the draft on presentation. When the bill was about to mature. AB & Co. expressed their inability to meet it, and offered to pay Merchant & Co. ₹ 200 in cash and to accept a fresh bill for the balance plus interest at 6% p.a. for 3 months Merchant & Co. agreed to the proposal and bill was renewed. On maturity, the bill was duly met.



Make the entries in the books of both the parties to record the above transactions.
912.

From the following balances extracted from the book of M/s Manju Chawla on March 31, 2017. You are requested to prepare the trading and profit and loss account and a balance sheet as on this date. Account Title Amount Rs Amount Rs Opening stock 10,000 Purchases and Sales 40,000 80,000 Returns 200 600 Wages 6,000 Dock and cleaning charges 4,000 Lighting 500 Misc. Income 6,000 Rent 2,000 Capital 40,000 Drawings 2,000 Debtors and Creditors 6,000 7,000 Cash 3,000 Investment 6,000 Patent 4,000 Land and Machinery 43,000 Donations and Charity 600 Sales tax collected 1,000 Furniture 11,300 1,36,600 1,36,600 Closing stock was Rs 2,000.(a) Interest on drawings 7% and interest on capital 5%.(b) Land and Machinery is depreciated at 5%.(c) Interest on investment 6%.(d) Unexpired rent Rs 100.(e) Charge 5% depreciation on furniture.

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From the following balances extracted from the book of M/s Manju Chawla on March 31, 2017. You are requested to prepare the trading and profit and loss account and a balance sheet as on this date.













































































































Account Title



Amount



Rs



Amount



Rs



Opening stock



10,000





Purchases and Sales



40,000



80,000



Returns



200



600



Wages



6,000





Dock and cleaning charges



4,000





Lighting



500





Misc. Income





6,000



Rent





2,000



Capital





40,000



Drawings



2,000





Debtors and Creditors



6,000



7,000



Cash



3,000





Investment



6,000





Patent



4,000





Land and Machinery



43,000





Donations and Charity



600





Sales tax collected





1,000



Furniture



11,300







1,36,600



1,36,600






Closing stock was Rs 2,000.



(a) Interest on drawings 7% and interest on capital 5%.



(b) Land and Machinery is depreciated at 5%.



(c) Interest on investment 6%.



(d) Unexpired rent Rs 100.



(e) Charge 5% depreciation on furniture.






913.

A machine costing Rs. 55,000 has an expected useful life of 10 years. Depreciation is calculated on the diminishing balance method at the rate of 25%. At the end of year 5 the machine was actually disposed of for Rs. 15,000. (Depreciation is charged in all years 1 - 5). The resulting gain or loss is ...........

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A machine costing Rs. 55,000 has an expected useful life of 10 years. Depreciation is calculated on the diminishing balance method at the rate of 25%. At the end of year 5 the machine was actually disposed of for Rs. 15,000. (Depreciation is charged in all years 1 - 5). The resulting gain or loss is ...........


914.

Purchase of Office furniture of Rs 2000 has been debited to Office Expense account. It is :

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Purchase of Office furniture of Rs 2000 has been debited to Office Expense account. It is :


915.

A car worth Rs. 80,000 was brought into the business by Minesh during the year. Also, Rs. 20,000 was withdrawn during the year. If closing capital is Rs. 1,00,000, what shall be the opening capital?

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A car worth Rs. 80,000 was brought into the business by Minesh during the year. Also, Rs. 20,000 was withdrawn during the year. If closing capital is Rs. 1,00,000, what shall be the opening capital?


916.

'निस्संदेह' शब्द को लेकर लेखक ने किस प्रसंग का ज़िक्र किया है?

Answer» 'निस्संदेह' शब्द को लेकर लेखक ने किस प्रसंग का ज़िक्र किया है?
917.

Which of the following is incorrect?

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Which of the following is incorrect?


918.

List any five users who have indirect interest in accounting.

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List any five users who have indirect interest in accounting.

919.

How will you define revenues and expenses?

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How will you define revenues and expenses?

920.

Depreciation is charged on ___

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Depreciation is charged on ___


921.

Operating profit earned by M/s Arora & Sachdeva in 2015-16 was Rs. 17,00,000. Its non-operating incomes were Rs. 1,50,000 and non-operating expenses were Rs. 3,75,000. Calculate the amount of net profit earned by the firm

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Operating profit earned by M/s Arora & Sachdeva in 2015-16 was Rs. 17,00,000. Its non-operating incomes were Rs. 1,50,000 and non-operating expenses were Rs. 3,75,000. Calculate the amount of net profit earned by the firm

922.

What is the cash book? Explain the types of the cash book.

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What is the cash book? Explain the types of the cash book.

923.

The purchase of supplies i.e. goods for cash will result in a / an ___.

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The purchase of supplies i.e. goods for cash will result in a / an ___.


924.

Distinguish between capital receipts and revenue receipts.

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Distinguish between capital receipts and revenue receipts.

925.

भरत के त्याग और समर्पण के अन्य प्रसंगों को जानिए।

Answer» भरत के त्याग और समर्पण के अन्य प्रसंगों को जानिए।
926.

Explain Pcr method

Answer» Explain Pcr method
927.

Find out (a) explicit cost and (b) implicit cost from the following: (i) Investment in fixed assets 2000 (ii) Borrowings at 12% interest per annum 1500 (iii) Wages paid during the year 120 (iv) Annual rental value of the owner's factory building 100 (v) Annual depreciation 100 (vi) Estimated annual value of the management services of the owner 240

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Find out (a) explicit cost and (b) implicit cost from the following:

(i) Investment in fixed assets 2000

(ii) Borrowings at 12% interest per annum 1500

(iii) Wages paid during the year 120

(iv) Annual rental value of the owner's

factory building 100

(v) Annual depreciation 100

(vi) Estimated annual value of the management

services of the owner 240

928.

From the following information, calculate Cash Flow from Investing and Financing Activities: Particulars 31st March 2019 (₹) 31st March 2018 (₹) Machinery (At cost) 50,000 40,000 Accumulated Depreciation 12,000 10,000 Capital 35,000 30,000 Bank Loan ... 10,000 During the year, a machine costing ₹ 10,000 was sold at a loss of ₹ 2,000. Depreciation on machinery charged during the year amounted to ₹ 6,000.

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From the following information, calculate Cash Flow from Investing and Financing Activities:
































Particulars



31st March



2019



(₹)



31st March



2018


(₹)
Machinery (At cost)

50,000


40,000
Accumulated Depreciation 12,000 10,000
Capital 35,000 30,000
Bank Loan

...


10,000


During the year, a machine costing ₹ 10,000 was sold at a loss of ₹ 2,000. Depreciation on machinery charged during the year amounted to ₹ 6,000.

929.

Confidence and trust that the reported information is a reasonable representation of the actual items and events, that have occurred, indicates which qualitative characteristic of accounting information.

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Confidence and trust that the reported information is a reasonable representation of the actual items and events, that have occurred, indicates which qualitative characteristic of accounting information.

930.

Provision for taxation was Rs. 9,000 on 31-03-2017 and Rs. 6,000 on 31-03-2018. Income tax of Rs.5,000 was paid during the year. Then how much provision for taxation should be made during the year?

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Provision for taxation was Rs. 9,000 on 31-03-2017 and Rs. 6,000 on 31-03-2018. Income tax of Rs.5,000 was paid during the year. Then how much provision for taxation should be made during the year?


931.

Describe various stages of stages of statistics and the tools used in it.

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Describe various stages of stages of statistics and the tools used in it.

932.

Calculate closing capital from the following information opening capital Rs 70,000, profit for the year Rs 20,000, drawings Rs 7,000. During the year proprietor sold ornaments of his wife for Rs 20,000 and invested the same in business.

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Calculate closing capital from the following information opening capital Rs 70,000, profit for the year Rs 20,000, drawings Rs 7,000. During the year proprietor sold ornaments of his wife for Rs 20,000 and invested the same in business.

933.

If the total of the debit column in the trial balance is more than the credit column, the difference is placed to the_____ of suspense account so that the trial balance may tally.

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If the total of the debit column in the trial balance is more than the credit column, the difference is placed to the_____ of suspense account so that the trial balance may tally.


934.

इस पाठ में बच्चों की जो दुनिया रची गई है वह आपके बचपन की दुनिया से किस तरह भिन्न है?

Answer»

इस
पाठ में बच्चों
की जो दुनिया
रची गई है वह
आपके बचपन की
दुनिया से किस
तरह भिन्न है
?

935.

On 1st January, 2017, A draws a bill on B for ₹ 1,000 payable after 3 months. Immediately after its acceptance, A sends the bill to his bank for collection. On the due date, the bill was dishonoured. Record the transactions in the Journals of A and B.

Answer» On 1st January, 2017, A draws a bill on B for ₹ 1,000 payable after 3 months. Immediately after its acceptance, A sends the bill to his bank for collection. On the due date, the bill was dishonoured. Record the transactions in the Journals of A and B.
936.

तुम्हारे विचार से महाभारत के युद्ध को कौन रूकवा सकता था? कैसे?

Answer»

तुम्हारे
विचार से महाभारत
के युद्ध को कौन
रूकवा सकता था
?
कैसे?

937.

On 15th June, 2019, X sold to Y goods to the value of ₹ 15,000 drawing upon the latter two bills, one for ₹ 10,000 payable 2 months after date and other for ₹ 5,000 payable 3 months after date, X discounted the first bill with his bank at 6% p.a. and endorsed the second bill in favour of his creditor, Z. The first bill was met on maturity but the second was dishonoured. Z paid ₹ 50 as noting charges. On 1st October, Y cleared his account to X by paying ₹ 5,100 which included ₹ 50 as interest.Record the necessary Journal entries in the books of both X and Y.

Answer» On 15th June, 2019, X sold to Y goods to the value of ₹ 15,000 drawing upon the latter two bills, one for ₹ 10,000 payable 2 months after date and other for ₹ 5,000 payable 3 months after date, X discounted the first bill with his bank at 6% p.a. and endorsed the second bill in favour of his creditor, Z. The first bill was met on maturity but the second was dishonoured. Z paid ₹ 50 as noting charges. On 1st October, Y cleared his account to X by paying ₹ 5,100 which included ₹ 50 as interest.

Record the necessary Journal entries in the books of both X and Y.
938.

In a trial balance, always the debit column should match with the credit column.

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In a trial balance, always the debit column should match with the credit column.


939.

What is book keeping? Explain its objectives.

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What is book keeping? Explain its objectives.

940.

From the following particulars, find balance as per cash book as at March 31, 2018. (i) Credit balance as per pass book Rs 9,250 (ii) Credit card bill paid by bank Rs 3,200 (iii) Dividend received directly in bank Rs 2,500 (iv) Direct deposits by customers Rs 2,750

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From the following particulars, find balance as per cash book as at March 31, 2018.
(i) Credit balance as per pass book Rs 9,250
(ii) Credit card bill paid by bank Rs 3,200
(iii) Dividend received directly in bank Rs 2,500
(iv) Direct deposits by customers Rs 2,750


941.

A truck is bought by the company for Rs. 2,75,000. It is estimated that the salvage value will be Rs. 10,000 at the end of its useful life which is 5 years. Calculate the amount of depreciation to be charged every year under SLM method.

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A truck is bought by the company for Rs. 2,75,000. It is estimated that the salvage value will be Rs. 10,000 at the end of its useful life which is 5 years. Calculate the amount of depreciation to be charged every year under SLM method.


942.

Manveer started his business on April 01, 2016 with a capital of Rs 4,50,000. On March 31, 2017 his position was as under: Rs Cash 99,000 Bills receivable 75,000 Plant 48,000 Land and Building 1,80,000 Furniture 50,000 He owned Rs 45,000 from his friend Susheel on that date. He withdrew Rs 8,000 per month for his household purposes. Ascertain his profit or loss for this year ended March 31, 2017.

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Manveer started his business on April 01, 2016 with a capital of Rs 4,50,000. On March 31, 2017 his position was as under:

































Rs



Cash



99,000



Bills receivable



75,000



Plant



48,000



Land and Building



1,80,000



Furniture



50,000






He owned Rs 45,000 from his friend Susheel on that date. He withdrew Rs 8,000 per month for his household purposes. Ascertain his profit or loss for this year ended March 31, 2017.


943.

A sales book is :

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A sales book is :


944.

How bill of exchange is a convenient means of credit?

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How bill of exchange is a convenient means of credit?


945.

A monopoly firm has a total fixed cost of Rs 100 and has the following demand schedule: Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Price 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Find the short run equilibrium quantity, price and total profit. What would be the equilibrium in the long run? In case the total cost is Rs 1000, describe the equilibrium in the short run and in the long run.

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A monopoly firm has a total fixed cost of Rs 100 and has the following demand schedule:

































Quantity



1



2



3



4



5



6



7



8



9



10



Price



100



90



80



70



60



50



40



30



20



10




Find the short run equilibrium quantity, price and total profit. What would be the equilibrium in the long run? In case the total cost is Rs 1000, describe the equilibrium in the short run and in the long run.

946.

Rent paid on 1st October, 2014 for the year upto 30th September, 2015 was Rs. 1,200 and rent paid on 1st October, 2015 for the year up to 30th September, 2016 was Rs. 1,600. Find the rent payable as shown in the profit and loss account for the year ended 31st December.

Answer»

Rent paid on 1st October, 2014 for the year upto 30th September, 2015 was Rs. 1,200 and rent paid on 1st October, 2015 for the year up to 30th September, 2016 was Rs. 1,600. Find the rent payable as shown in the profit and loss account for the year ended 31st December.

947.

An error involving short credit in an account is rectified by corresponding ___ In the same account by the amount that is in short.

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An error involving short credit in an account is rectified by corresponding ___ In the same account by the amount that is in short.


948.

On 15th February, 2017, X sold goods to Y for ₹ 6,000. On the same day, Y accepted a bill drawn upon him by X for three months for ₹ 6,000. X immediately discounted the bill at 15% p.a. at his bank and Y met the bill on maturity. Make Journal entries in the books of both the parties.

Answer» On 15th February, 2017, X sold goods to Y for ₹ 6,000. On the same day, Y accepted a bill drawn upon him by X for three months for ₹ 6,000. X immediately discounted the bill at 15% p.a. at his bank and Y met the bill on maturity. Make Journal entries in the books of both the parties.
949.

X draws a bill on Y for ₹ 2,000 on 1st January, 2017, Y accepts the same and returns it to X. The bill was drawn by X in full settlement of a debt owing by Y amounted to ₹ 2,050. X discounts the bill on the same date with the Central Bank of India for ₹ 1,980. At maturity the bill was duly met by Y.Give the entries in the books of X and Y.Suppose the bill is dishonoured, what entries witll be passed?

Answer» X draws a bill on Y for ₹ 2,000 on 1st January, 2017, Y accepts the same and returns it to X. The bill was drawn by X in full settlement of a debt owing by Y amounted to ₹ 2,050. X discounts the bill on the same date with the Central Bank of India for ₹ 1,980. At maturity the bill was duly met by Y.

Give the entries in the books of X and Y.

Suppose the bill is dishonoured, what entries witll be passed?
950.

Mr. A is the accountant of a company ABC ltd. Goods worth Rs 20,000 have been purchased of which goods worth Rs 2,000 are found to be obsolete & were sent back, but the same was not communicated to the accountant by the store manager of the company separately. rather he put a note at the back of the goods receipt slip. The accountant of the company recorded the value of goods at Rs 20,000 in the books of accounts. Which step of accounting process has gone wrong in the above situation?

Answer»

Mr. A is the accountant of a company ABC ltd. Goods worth Rs 20,000 have been purchased of which goods worth Rs 2,000 are found to be obsolete & were sent back, but the same was not communicated to the accountant by the store manager of the company separately. rather he put a note at the back of the goods receipt slip. The accountant of the company recorded the value of goods at Rs 20,000 in the books of accounts. Which step of accounting process has gone wrong in the above situation?