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1251.

What is a concept? Explain the role of concept in the thinking process.

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What
is a concept? Explain the role of concept in the thinking process.

1252.

An asset was purchased for ₹ 10,500 on 1st April, 2012. The scrap value was estimated to to be ₹ 500 at the end of asset's 10 years' life. Straight Line Method of depreciation was used. The accounting year ends on 31st March every year. The asset was sold for ₹ 600 on 31st March, 2019. Calculate the following.(i) The Depreciation expense for the year ended 31st March, 2013.(ii) The net book value of the asset on 31st March, 2017.(iii) The gain or loss on sale of the asset on 31st March, 2019.

Answer» An asset was purchased for ₹ 10,500 on 1st April, 2012. The scrap value was estimated to to be ₹ 500 at the end of asset's 10 years' life. Straight Line Method of depreciation was used. The accounting year ends on 31st March every year. The asset was sold for ₹ 600 on 31st March, 2019. Calculate the following.

(i) The Depreciation expense for the year ended 31st March, 2013.

(ii) The net book value of the asset on 31st March, 2017.

(iii) The gain or loss on sale of the asset on 31st March, 2019.
1253.

The following balances have been extracted from the trial of M/s Haryana Chemical Ltd. You are required to prepare a trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet as on December 31, 2010 from the given information Account TitleAmt. (Rs.)Account TitleAmt.(Rs)Opening Stock 50,000Sales3,50,000Purchase1,25,500Purchase Return 2,500Sales Return 2,000Creditors 25,000Cash in Hand 21,200Rent 5,000Cash at Bank 12,000Interest 2,000Carriage 100Bills Payable1,71,700Freehold Land3,20,000Capital3,00,000Patents1,20,000General Expenses 2,000Sundry Debtors 32,500Building 86,000Machinery 34,500Insurance 12,400Drawings 10,000Motor Vehicle 10,500Bad Debts 2,000Light and Water 1,200Trade Expenses 2,000Power 3,900Salary and Wages 5,400Loan 15%(1.9.2010) 3,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯8,56,200––––––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯8,56,200–––––––––––––––––––– Adjustments 1. Closing stock was valued at the end of the year Rs. 40,000. 2. Salary amounting Rs. 500 and trade expenses Rs. 300 are due. 3. Depreciation charged on building and machinery are 4% and 5% respectively. 4. Make a provision of 5% on sundry debtors.

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The following balances have been extracted from the trial of M/s Haryana Chemical Ltd. You are required to prepare a trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet as on December 31, 2010 from the given information

Account TitleAmt. (Rs.)Account TitleAmt.(Rs)Opening Stock 50,000Sales3,50,000Purchase1,25,500Purchase Return 2,500Sales Return 2,000Creditors 25,000Cash in Hand 21,200Rent 5,000Cash at Bank 12,000Interest 2,000Carriage 100Bills Payable1,71,700Freehold Land3,20,000Capital3,00,000Patents1,20,000General Expenses 2,000Sundry Debtors 32,500Building 86,000Machinery 34,500Insurance 12,400Drawings 10,000Motor Vehicle 10,500Bad Debts 2,000Light and Water 1,200Trade Expenses 2,000Power 3,900Salary and Wages 5,400Loan 15%(1.9.2010) 3,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯8,56,200––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯8,56,200––––––––––––––––

Adjustments

1. Closing stock was valued at the end of the year Rs. 40,000.

2. Salary amounting Rs. 500 and trade expenses Rs. 300 are due.

3. Depreciation charged on building and machinery are 4% and 5% respectively.

4. Make a provision of 5% on sundry debtors.

1254.

From the following Balance Sheet of ABC Ltd. as at 31st March, 2019, Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio: Particulars ₹ I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1. Shareholder's Funds (a) Share Capital: (i) Equity Share Capital 5,00,000 (ii) 10% Preference Share Capital 5,00,000 10,00,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus 2,40,000 2. Non-Current Liabilities Long-term Borrowings (Debentures) 2,50,000 3. Current Liabilities : (a) Trade Payables 4,30,000 (b) Other Current Liabilities 20,000 (c) Short-term Provisions: Provision for Tax 3,00,000 Total 22,40,000 II. ASSETS 1. Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets: (i) Tangible Assets 6,40,000 (ii) Intangible Assets 1,00,000 2. Current Assets (a) Inventories 7,50,000 (b) Trade Receivables 6,40,000 (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,10,000 Total 22,40,000

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From the following Balance Sheet of ABC Ltd. as at 31st March, 2019, Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio:

























































































































Particulars




I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

1. Shareholder's Funds



(a) Share Capital:



(i) Equity Share Capital



5,00,000



(ii) 10% Preference Share Capital



5,00,000



10,00,000



(b) Reserves and Surplus



2,40,000



2. Non-Current Liabilities



Long-term Borrowings (Debentures)



2,50,000



3. Current Liabilities :



(a) Trade Payables



4,30,000



(b) Other Current Liabilities



20,000



(c) Short-term Provisions: Provision for Tax



3,00,000



Total



22,40,000


II. ASSETS

1. Non-Current Assets



Fixed Assets:



(i) Tangible Assets



6,40,000



(ii) Intangible Assets



1,00,000



2. Current Assets



(a) Inventories



7,50,000



(b) Trade Receivables



6,40,000



(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents



1,10,000



Total



22,40,000


1255.

Subscriptions received during the year ended 31st March , 2019 are: ₹ ₹ For the year ended 31st March, 2018 1,600 For the year ended 31st March, 2019 84,400 For the year ended 31st March, 2020 3,200 89,200 There are 450 members, each paying an annual subscription of ₹ 200; ₹ 1,800 were in arrears for the year ended 31st March, 2018.Calculate amount of subscriptions to be credited to Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019.

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Subscriptions received during the year ended 31st March , 2019 are:
For the year ended 31st March, 2018 1,600
For the year ended 31st March, 2019 84,400
For the year ended 31st March, 2020 3,200 89,200



There are 450 members, each paying an annual subscription of ₹ 200; ₹ 1,800 were in arrears for the year ended 31st March, 2018.

Calculate amount of subscriptions to be credited to Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019.
1256.

When bank column of a cash book shows a debit balance, what does it mean?

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When bank column of a cash book shows a debit balance, what does it mean?

1257.

The Diminishing balance method means a method by which-

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The Diminishing balance method means a method by which-


1258.

Smt. Anagha Doshi purchased 22 shares of FV Rs 100 for Market Value of Rs 660. Find the sum invested. After taking 20% dividend, she sold all the shares when market value was Rs 650. She paid 0.1% brokerage for each trading done. Find the percent of profit or loss in the share trading.(Write your answer to the nearest integer).

Answer» Smt. Anagha Doshi purchased 22 shares of FV Rs 100 for Market Value of Rs 660. Find the sum invested. After taking 20% dividend, she sold all the shares when market value was Rs 650. She paid 0.1% brokerage for each trading done. Find the percent of profit or loss in the share trading.

(Write your answer to the nearest integer).
1259.

State the various essential features of an accounting report.

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State the various essential features of an accounting report.

1260.

Which of the following statement is correct?

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Which of the following statement is correct?


1261.

Following is the Balance Sheet of Mevanca Limited as at 31st March, 2017: Mevanca Limited BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March, 2017: Particulars Note No. 31st March, 2017 (₹) 31st March, 2016 (₹) I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1. Shareholders' Funds (a) Share Capital 3,00,000 1,00,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus 1 25,000 1,20,000 2. Non-Current Liabilities Long-term Borrowings 2 80,000 60,000 3. Current Liabilities (a) Trade Payables 6,000 20,000 (b) Short-term Provisions 3 68,000 70,000 Total 4,79,000 3,70,000 II. ASSETS 1. Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets 4 3,36,000 1,92,000 2. Current Assets (a) Inventories 67,000 60,000 (b) Trade Receivables 51,000 65,000 (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents 25,000 49,000 (d) Other Current Assets … 4,000 Total 4,79,000 3,70,000 Notes to Accounts Particulars 31st March, 2017 (₹) 31st March, 2016 (₹) 1. Reserves and Surplus Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss 25,000 1,20,000 25,000 1,20,000 2. Long-term Borrowings 10% Long-term Loan 80,000 60,000 80,000 60,000 3. Short-term Provisions Provision for Tax 68,000 70,000 68,000 70,000 4. Fixed Assets Machinery 3,84,000 2,15,000 Accumulated Depreciation (48,000) (23,000) 3,36,000 1,92,000 Additional Information:(i) Additional loan was taken on 1st July, 2016.(ii) Tax of ₹ 53,000 was paid during the year.Prepare Cash Flow Statement.

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Following is the Balance Sheet of Mevanca Limited as at 31st March, 2017:





































































































































Mevanca Limited BALANCE SHEET

as at 31st March, 2017:

Particulars


Note No.


31st March, 2017


(₹)


31st March, 2016


(₹)


I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


1. Shareholders' Funds


(a) Share Capital


3,00,000


1,00,000


(b) Reserves and Surplus


1


25,000


1,20,000


2. Non-Current Liabilities


Long-term Borrowings


2


80,000


60,000


3. Current Liabilities


(a) Trade Payables


6,000


20,000


(b) Short-term Provisions

3
68,000


70,000


Total


4,79,000


3,70,000


II. ASSETS


1. Non-Current Assets


Fixed Assets

4
3,36,000


1,92,000


2. Current Assets


(a) Inventories


67,000


60,000


(b) Trade Receivables


51,000


65,000


(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents


25,000


49,000


(d) Other Current Assets




4,000


Total


4,79,000


3,70,000



Notes to Accounts


















































































Particulars


31st March, 2017


(₹)


31st March, 2016


(₹)


1. Reserves and Surplus


Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss


25,000


1,20,000


25,000


1,20,000


2. Long-term Borrowings


10% Long-term Loan


80,000


60,000


80,000


60,000


3. Short-term Provisions


Provision for Tax


68,000


70,000




68,000


70,000


4. Fixed Assets


Machinery


3,84,000


2,15,000


Accumulated Depreciation


(48,000)


(23,000)


3,36,000


1,92,000



Additional Information:

(i) Additional loan was taken on 1st July, 2016.

(ii) Tax of ₹ 53,000 was paid during the year.

Prepare Cash Flow Statement.


1262.

Mr. Ajay has a business of selling furniture. He has purchased a table for use in his office. Which of the following accounts should be debited?

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Mr. Ajay has a business of selling furniture. He has purchased a table for use in his office. Which of the following accounts should be debited?


1263.

Distinguish between capital and revenue expenditure and state whether the following statements are items of capital or revenue expenditure. (a) Expenditure incurred on repairs and whitewashing at the time of purchase of an old building in order to make it usable. (b) Expenditure incurred to provide one more exit in a cinema hall in compliance with a government order. (c) Registration fees paid at the time of purchase of a building. (d) Expenditure incurred in the maintenance of a tea garden which will produce tea after four years. (e) Depreciation charged on a plant. (f) The expenditure incurred in erecting a platform on which a machine will be fixed. (g) Advertising expenditure, the benefits of which will last for four years.

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Distinguish between capital and revenue expenditure and state whether the following statements are items of capital or revenue expenditure.
(a) Expenditure incurred on repairs and whitewashing at the time of purchase of an old building in order to make it usable.
(b) Expenditure incurred to provide one more exit in a cinema hall in compliance with a government order.
(c) Registration fees paid at the time of purchase of a building.
(d) Expenditure incurred in the maintenance of a tea garden which will produce tea after four years.
(e) Depreciation charged on a plant.
(f) The expenditure incurred in erecting a platform on which a machine will be fixed.
(g) Advertising expenditure, the benefits of which will last for four years.

1264.

Under the straight line method of depreciation, the depreciation will ______

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Under the straight line method of depreciation, the depreciation will ______


1265.

Gopal does not keep proper books of account. Following information is given below: April. 01, 2016 March. 31, 2017 Rs Rs Cash in hand 18,000 12,000 Cash at bank 1,500 2,000 Stock in trade 80,000 90,000 Sundry debtors 36,000 60,000 Sundry creditors 60,000 40,000 Loan 10,000 8,000 Office equipments 25,000 30,000 Land and Building 30,000 20,000 Furniture 10,000 10,000 During the year he introduced Rs 20,000 and withdrew Rs 12,000 from the business. Prepare the statement of profit or loss on the basis of given information

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Gopal does not keep proper books of account. Following information is given below:




















































































April. 01, 2016



March. 31, 2017







Rs





Rs



Cash in hand





18,000





12,000



Cash at bank





1,500





2,000



Stock in trade





80,000





90,000



Sundry debtors





36,000





60,000



Sundry creditors





60,000





40,000



Loan





10,000





8,000



Office equipments





25,000





30,000



Land and Building





30,000





20,000



Furniture





10,000





10,000




During the year he introduced Rs 20,000 and withdrew Rs 12,000 from the business. Prepare the statement of profit or loss on the basis of given information






1266.

Geet and Meet are partners in a firm. They admit Jeet into partnership for equal share. It was agreed that goodwill will be valued at three years' purchase of average profit of last five years. Profits for the last five years were:​ Year Ended 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2017 31st March, 2018 31st March, 2019 Profits (₹) 90,000 (Loss) 1,60,000 1,50,000 65,000 1,77,000 Books of Account of the firm revealed that:(i) The firm had gain (profit) of ₹ 50,000 from sale of machinery sold in the year ended 31st March, 2016. The gain (profit) was credited in Profit and Loss Account.(ii) There was an abnormal loss of ​₹ 20,000 incurred in the year ended 31st March, 2017 because of a machine becoming obsolete in accident.(iii) Overhauling cost of second hand machinery purchased on 1st July, 2017 amounting to ₹ 1,00,000 was debited to Repairs Account. Depreciation is charged 20% p.a. on Written Down Value Method.Calculate the value of goodwill.

Answer» Geet and Meet are partners in a firm. They admit Jeet into partnership for equal share. It was agreed that goodwill will be valued at three years' purchase of average profit of last five years. Profits for the last five years were:​



















Year Ended 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2017 31st March, 2018 31st March, 2019
Profits (₹) 90,000 (Loss) 1,60,000 1,50,000 65,000 1,77,000

Books of Account of the firm revealed that:

(i) The firm had gain (profit) of ₹ 50,000 from sale of machinery sold in the year ended 31st March, 2016. The gain (profit) was credited in Profit and Loss Account.

(ii) There was an abnormal loss of ​₹ 20,000 incurred in the year ended 31st March, 2017 because of a machine becoming obsolete in accident.

(iii) Overhauling cost of second hand machinery purchased on 1st July, 2017 amounting to ₹ 1,00,000 was debited to Repairs Account. Depreciation is charged 20% p.a. on Written Down Value Method.

Calculate the value of goodwill.
1267.

What is Hundi?

Answer» What is Hundi?
1268.

Which of the following refers to material things?

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Which of the following refers to material things?


1269.

84.Half life for 1st process (T1),half life for second process T2 then effective half life =----

Answer» 84.Half life for 1st process (T1),half life for second process T2 then effective half life =----
1270.

According to the author, a person is implied to write a book because-

Answer» According to the author, a person is implied to write a book because-
1271.

Indicate the details that tell us that the narrator was not very financially comfortable during his stay in London.

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Indicate the details that tell us that the narrator was not very financially comfortable during his stay in London.

1272.

A retires a bill for Rs. 1000 drawn on him by B for rebate of Rs. 10. By what cash amount should be credited in the books of B?

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A retires a bill for Rs. 1000 drawn on him by B for rebate of Rs. 10. By what cash amount should be credited in the books of B?


1273.

Explain briefly the procedure of calculating the date of maturity of a bill of exchange? Give example.

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Explain briefly the procedure of calculating the date of maturity of a bill of exchange? Give example.

1274.

Prepare Trading and Profit and Loss account of M/s Sports Equipments for the year ended March 31, 2011 and balance sheet as on that date. Account TitleAmt. (Dr.)Amt. (Cr.)Opening Stock 50,000Purchase and Sales3,50,0004,21,000Sales Return 50,000Capital3,00,000Commission 4,000Creditors1,00,000Bank Overdraft 28,000Cash in Hand 32,000Furniture1,28,000Debtors1,40,000Plants 60,000Carriage on Purchase 12,000Wages 8,000Rent 15,000Bad Debts 7,000Drawings 24,000Stationery 6,000Travelling Expenses 2,000Insurance 7,000Discount 5,000Office Expenses 2,000 Closing Stock as on March 31, 2011 Rs. 2500.

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Prepare Trading and Profit and Loss account of M/s Sports Equipments for the year ended March 31, 2011 and balance sheet as on that date.
Account TitleAmt. (Dr.)Amt. (Cr.)Opening Stock 50,000Purchase and Sales3,50,0004,21,000Sales Return 50,000Capital3,00,000Commission 4,000Creditors1,00,000Bank Overdraft 28,000Cash in Hand 32,000Furniture1,28,000Debtors1,40,000Plants 60,000Carriage on Purchase 12,000Wages 8,000Rent 15,000Bad Debts 7,000Drawings 24,000Stationery 6,000Travelling Expenses 2,000Insurance 7,000Discount 5,000Office Expenses 2,000
Closing Stock as on March 31, 2011 Rs. 2500.

1275.

1. If odd number of GM's are inserted between two given quantities a and b, show that the middle GM = rootUnder ab

Answer» 1. If odd number of GM's are inserted between two given quantities a and b, show that the middle GM = rootUnder ab
1276.

Givethe performa of income statement and balance in vertical form.

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Give
the performa of income statement and balance in vertical form.

1277.

There were 2 cheques worth Rs 5,000 each given to a creditor. He lost one cheque while he was travelling to his office. This transaction will lead to cash book showing a less balance of Rs ___

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There were 2 cheques worth Rs 5,000 each given to a creditor. He lost one cheque while he was travelling to his office. This transaction will lead to cash book showing a less balance of Rs ___


1278.

Which account is credited while recording the entry of bad debts of Mr. Ram amounting to Rs 10,000 given in adjustments?

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Which account is credited while recording the entry of bad debts of Mr. Ram amounting to Rs 10,000 given in adjustments?


1279.

There are 2 students studying in the same class. The teacher has given them an assignment to analyze a situation & find out the profit. Student A follows cash system of accounting & Student B follows accrual basis of accounting. What shall be difference between the profits as calculated by both of them for the period ending 31st March 2017? Situation: Sales of the company during the year is Rs 5,00,000 out of which cash sales is Rs 4,00,000. The company has paid a rent in the month of January 2017 for 1 year Rs 30,000 per month.

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There are 2 students studying in the same class. The teacher has given them an assignment to analyze a situation & find out the profit. Student A follows cash system of accounting & Student B follows accrual basis of accounting. What shall be difference between the profits as calculated by both of them for the period ending 31st March 2017?

Situation:
Sales of the company during the year is Rs 5,00,000 out of which cash sales is Rs 4,00,000. The company has paid a rent in the month of January 2017 for 1 year Rs 30,000 per month.


1280.

Net profit of a firm before charging manger's commission is Rs 21,000. If the manager is entitled to 5% commission after charging such commission, how much manager will get as commission?

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Net profit of a firm before charging manger's commission is Rs 21,000. If the manager is entitled to 5% commission after charging such commission, how much manager will get as commission?

1281.

There are three identical firms in a market. The following table shows the supply schedule of firm 1. Calculate the market supply schedule. Price (Rs ) SS1 (units) 0 0 1 0 2 2 3 4 4 6 5 8 6 10 7 12 8 14

Answer» There are three identical firms in a market. The following table shows the supply schedule of firm 1. Calculate the market supply schedule.















































Price (Rs ) SS1 (units)
0 0
1 0
2 2
3 4
4 6
5 8
6 10
7 12
8 14
1282.

In case of undercasting, the total of sales book is short cast or in other words credited short. Its rectification will be to make a posting at the ___ side of the sales account.

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In case of undercasting, the total of sales book is short cast or in other words credited short. Its rectification will be to make a posting at the ___ side of the sales account.


1283.

What is accounting information system?

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What is accounting information system?

1284.

Which of the following is an element of a computer?

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Which of the following is an element of a computer?


1285.

When replenishing the petty cash fund, which of the following are true:

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When replenishing the petty cash fund, which of the following are true:


1286.

Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement from the following: ₹ (i) Debit balance as per the Cash Book. 15,000 (ii) Cheques deposited but not cleared. 1,000 (iii) Cheques issued but not presented. 1,500 (iv) Bank interest. 200

Answer» Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement from the following:























(i) Debit balance as per the Cash Book. 15,000
(ii) Cheques deposited but not cleared. 1,000
(iii) Cheques issued but not presented. 1,500
(iv) Bank interest. 200
1287.

Which of the following accounts is an Expense?

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Which of the following accounts is an Expense?


1288.

Mr. Muneesh maintains his books of accounts from incomplete records. His books provide the information: April. 01, 2016 March. 31, 2017 Rs Rs Cash 1,200 1,600 Bills receivable – 2,400 Debtors 16,800 27,200 Stock 22,400 24,400 Investment – 8,000 Furniture 7,500 8,000 Creditors 14,000 15,200 He withdrew Rs 300 per month for personal expenses. He sold his investment of Rs 16,000 at 2% premium and introduced that amount into business.

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Mr. Muneesh maintains his books of accounts from incomplete records. His books provide the information:








































































April. 01, 2016



March. 31, 2017







Rs





Rs



Cash





1,200





1,600



Bills receivable









2,400



Debtors





16,800





27,200



Stock





22,400





24,400



Investment









8,000



Furniture





7,500





8,000



Creditors





14,000





15,200






He withdrew Rs 300 per month for personal expenses. He sold his investment of Rs 16,000 at 2% premium and introduced that amount into business.






1289.

B owed ₹ 5,100 to A. On 15th January, 2017, he accepted a bill for ₹ 5,000 for two months drawn by A in full settlement of his debt. On 18th January, 2017, A endorsed the bill to his creditor C. The bill was duly met on the date of maturity. Pass Journal entries in the books of A, B and C.

Answer» B owed ₹ 5,100 to A. On 15th January, 2017, he accepted a bill for ₹ 5,000 for two months drawn by A in full settlement of his debt. On 18th January, 2017, A endorsed the bill to his creditor C. The bill was duly met on the date of maturity. Pass Journal entries in the books of A, B and C.
1290.

Direct cost includes :

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Direct cost includes :


1291.

Balance Sheet of a firm as at 31st March, 2019, when it was decided to dissolve the same, was: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Sundry Creditors 14,000 Cash at Bank 640 General Reserve 500 Stock 4,740 Capital A/cs: Debtors 5,540 X 4,000 Machinery 10,580 Y 3,000 7,000 21,500 21,500 ₹19,500 were realised from all assets except Cash at Bank. The cost of winding up came to ₹ 440. X and Y shared profits in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively.Prepare Realisation Account and Capital Accounts of Partners.

Answer» Balance Sheet of a firm as at 31st March, 2019, when it was decided to dissolve the same, was:



































































Liabilities Amount

(₹)
Assets Amount

(₹)
Sundry Creditors 14,000 Cash at Bank 640
General Reserve 500 Stock 4,740
Capital A/cs: Debtors 5,540
X 4,000 Machinery 10,580
Y 3,000 7,000
21,500 21,500



₹19,500 were realised from all assets except Cash at Bank. The cost of winding up came to ₹ 440. X and Y shared profits in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively.

Prepare Realisation Account and Capital Accounts of Partners.
1292.

Following Trial Balance is extracted from the books of a merchant on 31st March, 2018: ₹ ₹ Debit Balances: Debit Balances (Contd.): Furniture and Fittings 6,400 Insurance 12,500 Motor Vehicles 62,500 General Charges 7,820 Building 75,900 Salaries 33,000 Bad Debts 1,250 Credit Balances: Sundry Debtors 38,000 Capital 1,28,900 Stock on 1st April, 2017 34,600 Bills Payable 2,000 Purchases 55,750 Sundry Creditors 25,000 Sales Return 2,000 Sales 1,54,500 Advertising 4,500 Bank Overdraft 28,500 Interest 1,180 Purchases Return 1,250 Cash in Hand 6,500 Commission 1,750 Stock in Hand on 31st March, 2018 was valued at ₹ 32,500.From the above, prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 and Balance Sheet as at that date.

Answer» Following Trial Balance is extracted from the books of a merchant on 31st March, 2018:























































































Debit Balances: Debit Balances (Contd.):
Furniture and Fittings
6,400

Insurance
12,500

Motor Vehicles
62,500

General Charges
7,820

Building
75,900

Salaries
33,000

Bad Debts
1,250

Credit Balances:
Sundry Debtors
38,000

Capital
1,28,900

Stock on 1st April, 2017
34,600

Bills Payable
2,000

Purchases
55,750

Sundry Creditors
25,000

Sales Return
2,000

Sales
1,54,500

Advertising
4,500

Bank Overdraft
28,500

Interest
1,180

Purchases Return
1,250

Cash in Hand
6,500

Commission 1,750



Stock in Hand on 31st March, 2018 was valued at ₹ 32,500.

From the above, prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 and Balance Sheet as at that date.
1293.

State what is end product of financial accounting

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State what is end product of financial accounting


1294.

The following table shows the total revenue and total cost schedules of a competitive firm. Calculate the profit at each output level. Determine also the market price of the good. Quantity Sold TR (Rs) TC (Rs) Profit 0 0 5 1 5 7 2 10 10 3 15 12 4 20 15 5 25 23 6 30 33 7 35 40

Answer» The following table shows the total revenue and total cost schedules of a competitive firm. Calculate the profit at each output level. Determine also the market price of the good.





























































Quantity Sold TR

(Rs)
TC

(Rs)
Profit
0 0 5
1 5 7
2 10 10
3 15 12
4 20 15
5 25 23
6 30 33
7 35 40
1295.

Virat and Samrat together invested 50000 and 120000 rupees to start a business. They suffered a loss of 20%. How much loss did each of them incur ?

Answer» Virat and Samrat together invested 50000 and 120000 rupees to start a business. They suffered a loss of 20%. How much loss did each of them incur ?
1296.

Briefly explain the limitations of Accounting.

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Briefly explain the limitations of Accounting.

1297.

Why are banks called debtors as well as creditors?

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Why are banks called debtors as well as creditors?

1298.

Amar sells goods to Bhola for ₹ 10,000 and draws upon him a bill for the amount payable 3 months after date. The bill is accepted by Bhola. Amar discounts the bill with his bankers at a discount of ₹ 150 inclusive of all charges. Bhola fails to meet this bill on maturity. Amar pays off his banker and his expenses amounting to ₹ 100. Bhola gives a fresh bill, 2 months' date to Amar for ₹ 10,250, which he met at maturity.Show the necessary Journal entries in Amar's books.

Answer» Amar sells goods to Bhola for ₹ 10,000 and draws upon him a bill for the amount payable 3 months after date. The bill is accepted by Bhola. Amar discounts the bill with his bankers at a discount of ₹ 150 inclusive of all charges. Bhola fails to meet this bill on maturity. Amar pays off his banker and his expenses amounting to ₹ 100. Bhola gives a fresh bill, 2 months' date to Amar for ₹ 10,250, which he met at maturity.

Show the necessary Journal entries in Amar's books.
1299.

The partnership between A and B was dissolved on 31st March, 2018. On that date the respective credits to the capitals were A—₹ 1,70,000 and B—₹ 30,000 . ₹ 20,000 were owed by B to the firm; ₹ 1,00,000 were owed by the firm to A and ₹ 2,00,000 were due to the Trade Creditors . Profits and losses were shared in the proportions of 2/3 to A , 1/3 to B .The assets represented by the above stated net liabilities realise ₹ 4,50,000 exclusive of ₹ 20,000 owed by B . The liabilities were settled at book figures . Prepare Realisation Account , Partners' Capital Accounts and Cash Account showing the distribution to the partners .

Answer» The partnership between A and B was dissolved on 31st March, 2018. On that date the respective credits to the capitals were A₹ 1,70,000 and B₹ 30,000 . ₹ 20,000 were owed by B to the firm; ₹ 1,00,000 were owed by the firm to A and ₹ 2,00,000 were due to the Trade Creditors . Profits and losses were shared in the proportions of 2/3 to A , 1/3 to B .

The assets represented by the above stated net liabilities realise ₹ 4,50,000 exclusive of ₹ 20,000 owed by B . The liabilities were settled at book figures . Prepare Realisation Account , Partners' Capital Accounts and Cash Account showing the distribution to the partners .
1300.

Monika has the following assets and liabilities as on 31st March, 2016. Ascertain her capital. Cash Rs. 50,000, bank Rs. 95,000, debtors Rs. 36,000, plant and machinery Rs. 1,60,000, building Rs. 4,00,000, furniture Rs. 48,000, creditors Rs. 44,000, bills receivable Rs. 1,13,000 and bills payable Rs. 47,000.

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Monika has the following assets and liabilities as on 31st March, 2016. Ascertain her capital. Cash Rs. 50,000, bank Rs. 95,000, debtors Rs. 36,000, plant and machinery Rs. 1,60,000, building Rs. 4,00,000, furniture Rs. 48,000, creditors Rs. 44,000, bills receivable Rs. 1,13,000 and bills payable Rs. 47,000.