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Rakesh and Suresh are sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3. Zaheer joins and the new ratio among Rakesh, Suresh and Zaheer is 7 : 4 : 3. Find out the sacrificing ratio. |
| Answer» Rakesh and Suresh are sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3. Zaheer joins and the new ratio among Rakesh, Suresh and Zaheer is 7 : 4 : 3. Find out the sacrificing ratio. | |
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X, Y and Z were in partnership sharing profits and losses in the proportions of 3 : 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2019, Y retired from the firm. On that date, their Balance Sheet was: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Trade Creditors 30,000 Cash in Hand 15,000 Bills Payable 45,000 Cash at Bank 75,000 Expenses Owing 45,000 Debtors 1,50,000 General Reserve 1,35,000 Stock 1,20,000 Capital A/cs: Factory Premises 2,25,000 X 1,50,000 Machinery 80,000 Y 1,50,000 Loose Tools 40,000 Z 1,50,000 4,50,000 7,05,000 7,05,000 The terms were:(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 1,35,000 and adjustment in this respect was to be made in the continuing Partners' Capital Accounts without raising Goodwill Account.(b) Expenses Owing to be brought down to ₹ 37,500.(c) Machinery and Loose Tools are to be valued 10% less than their book value.(d) Factory Premises are to be revalued at ₹ 2,43,000.Show Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and prepare the Balance Sheet of the firm after the retirement of Y. |
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Answer» X, Y and Z were in partnership sharing profits and losses in the proportions of 3 : 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2019, Y retired from the firm. On that date, their Balance Sheet was:
The terms were: (a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 1,35,000 and adjustment in this respect was to be made in the continuing Partners' Capital Accounts without raising Goodwill Account. (b) Expenses Owing to be brought down to ₹ 37,500. (c) Machinery and Loose Tools are to be valued 10% less than their book value. (d) Factory Premises are to be revalued at ₹ 2,43,000. Show Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and prepare the Balance Sheet of the firm after the retirement of Y. |
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| 1003. |
From the following Receipt and Payment Account of a club, prepare Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended March 31, 2017 and the Balance Sheet as on that date. Receipt and Payment Account for the year ending March 31, 2017 Receipts Amount Rs Payments Amount Rs Balance b/d 3,500 General expenses 900 Subscription: 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2,000 70,000 3,000 75,000 Salary Postage Electricity charges Furniture 16,000 1,300 7,800 26,500 Sale of old Books 2,000 Books 13,000 (Costing Rs 3,200) Newspapers 600 Rent from use of hall 17,000 Meeting expenses 7,200 Sale of newspapers 400 T.V. set 16,000 Profit from entertainment 7,300 Balance c/d 15,900 1,05,200 1,05,200 Additional Information: (a) The club has 100 members each paying an annual subscription of Rs 900. Subscriptions outstanding on March 31, 2016 were Rs 3,600. (b) On March 31, 2017, salary outstanding amounted to Rs 1,000, Salary paid included Rs 1,000 for the year 2012. (c) On April 1, 2017 the club owned land and building Rs 25,000, furniture Rs 2,600 and books Rs 6,200. |
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Answer» From the following Receipt and Payment Account of a club, prepare Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended March 31, 2017 and the Balance Sheet as on that date.
Additional Information:
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| 1004. |
Apply common size analysis to ABC Company's selling expenses given the following information: Selling expenses = Rs. 60,000; Revenue from Operations = Rs. 2,50,000; Total assets = Rs. 4,25,000; Total liabilities = Rs. 3,00,000. |
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Answer» Apply common size analysis to ABC Company's selling expenses given the following information: Selling expenses = Rs. 60,000; Revenue from Operations = Rs. 2,50,000; Total assets = Rs. 4,25,000; Total liabilities = Rs. 3,00,000. |
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| 1005. |
The Directors of a company forfeited 300 shares of ₹ 10 each issued at a premium of ₹ 3 per share , for the non-payment of the first call money of ₹ 2 per share . The final call of ₹ 2 per share has not been made. Half the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 1,500 as fully paid-up. Record the journal entries for the forfeiture and reissue of shares. |
| Answer» The Directors of a company forfeited 300 shares of ₹ 10 each issued at a premium of ₹ 3 per share , for the non-payment of the first call money of ₹ 2 per share . The final call of ₹ 2 per share has not been made. Half the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 1,500 as fully paid-up. Record the journal entries for the forfeiture and reissue of shares. | |
| 1006. |
Under weighted average profit method, usually more weightage is assigned to ___ |
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Answer» Under weighted average profit method, usually more weightage is assigned to |
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| 1007. |
Profits of a firm for the year ended 31st March for the last five years were: Year Ended 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2017 31st March, 2018 31st March, 2019 Profits (₹) 20,000 24,000 30,000 25,000 18,000 Calculate value of goodwill on the basis of three years' purchase of Weighted Average Profit after assigning weights 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively to the profits for years ended 31st March, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. |
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Answer» Profits of a firm for the year ended 31st March for the last five years were:
Calculate value of goodwill on the basis of three years' purchase of Weighted Average Profit after assigning weights 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively to the profits for years ended 31st March, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. |
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| 1008. |
X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admitted Z as a partner and fixed the new profit-sharing ratio as 3 : 2 : 1. At the time of admission of Z, Debtors and Provision for Doubtful Debts appeared at ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 5,000 respectively all debtors are good. Pass the necessary Journal entries. |
| Answer» X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admitted Z as a partner and fixed the new profit-sharing ratio as 3 : 2 : 1. At the time of admission of Z, Debtors and Provision for Doubtful Debts appeared at ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 5,000 respectively all debtors are good. Pass the necessary Journal entries. | |
| 1009. |
The authorised capital of ₹ 16,00,000 of XYZ Ltd. is divide into 1,60,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each. Out of these shares , 80,000 Equity Shares were issued at par to public for subscription . The full nominal value is payable on application . All the shares were subscribed by the public and total amount was paid for . Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the company . |
| Answer» The authorised capital of ₹ 16,00,000 of XYZ Ltd. is divide into 1,60,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each. Out of these shares , 80,000 Equity Shares were issued at par to public for subscription . The full nominal value is payable on application . All the shares were subscribed by the public and total amount was paid for . Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the company . | |
| 1010. |
Following are the balance sheet of Reddy Limited as on 31 March, 2011 and 2012. Liabilities2011 ( Rs)2012 ( Rs)Assets2011 ( Rs)2012 ( Rs)Share Capital2,4003,600Land and 1,6201,040BuildingsReserves andPlant and 1,8604,716Surplus1,8722,124MachineryDebentures300600Furniture and Fixtures54108Long TermOther FixedDebt9001,530Assets120180Bills Payable1,530702Long TermLoans276354Other CurrentCash and Liabilities4260Bank70860BalancesBill1,2541,120ReceivableStock960780PrepaidExpenses1818Other CurrentAssets1742407,044––––––––––––8,616––––––––––––7,044––––––––––––8,616–––––––––––– Analyse the financial position of the company wih the help of the Common Size Balance Sheet. |
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Answer» Following are the balance sheet of Reddy Limited as on 31 March, 2011 and 2012. Liabilities2011 ( Rs)2012 ( Rs)Assets2011 ( Rs)2012 ( Rs)Share Capital2,4003,600Land and 1,6201,040BuildingsReserves andPlant and 1,8604,716Surplus1,8722,124MachineryDebentures300600Furniture and Fixtures54108Long TermOther FixedDebt9001,530Assets120180Bills Payable1,530702Long TermLoans276354Other CurrentCash and Liabilities4260Bank70860BalancesBill1,2541,120ReceivableStock960780PrepaidExpenses1818Other CurrentAssets1742407,044––––––––––––8,616––––––––––––7,044––––––––––––8,616–––––––––––– Analyse the financial position of the company wih the help of the Common Size Balance Sheet. |
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| 1011. |
What are the methods of floatation in primary market? |
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Answer» What are the methods of floatation in primary market? |
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| 1012. |
Correct the following Trial Balance: Debit Balances ₹ Credit Balances ₹ Opening Stock 1,02,600 Debtors 45,000 Returns Outward 48,000 Carriage Outwards 15,000 Salaries 36,000 Capital 1,65,600 Creditors 84,000 Machinery 54,000 Bank 1,35,000 Returns Inward 9,000 Carriage Inwards 18,000 Insurance Claim Received 12,000 Rent Received 9,000 Trade Expenses 18,000 Discount Allowed 6,000 Sales 4,20,000 Purchases 3,00,000 Building 60,000 Bills Payable 60,000 7,98,600 7,98,600 |
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Answer» Correct the following Trial Balance:
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| 1013. |
Discount on the issue of debentures should be shown on the : |
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Answer» Discount on the issue of debentures should be shown on the : |
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| 1014. |
Sacrificing ratio = |
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Answer» Sacrificing ratio = |
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| 1015. |
Bharat Ltd had an authorized capital of Rs 20,00,000 divided into 2,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each. The company issued 1,00,000 shares and the dividend paid per share was Rs 2 for the year ended 31-3-2008. The management of the company decided to export its products to the neighbouring countries Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. To meet the requirement of additional funds the financial manager of the company put up the following three alternatives before its Board of Directors: (i) Issue 54,000 equity shares. (ii) Obtain a loan from Import and Export Bank of India. The loan was available at 12% per annum interest. (iii) To issue 9% Debentures at a discount of 10%. After comparing the available alternatives the company decided on 1-4-2008 to issue 6,000 9% debentures of Rs 100 each at a discount of 10%. These debentures were redeemable in four instalments starting from the end of third year. The amount of debentures to be redeemed at the end of third, fourth, fifth and sixth year was as follows: YearAmount of Debentures to be redeemedIII1,00,000IV1,00,000V2,00,000VI2,00,000 Prepare 9% Debentures Account for the years 2008-09 to 2013-14. |
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Answer» Bharat Ltd had an authorized capital of Rs 20,00,000 divided into 2,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each. The company issued 1,00,000 shares and the dividend paid per share was Rs 2 for the year ended 31-3-2008. The management of the company decided to export its products to the neighbouring countries Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. To meet the requirement of additional funds the financial manager of the company put up the following three alternatives before its Board of Directors: (i) Issue 54,000 equity shares. (ii) Obtain a loan from Import and Export Bank of India. The loan was available at 12% per annum interest. (iii) To issue 9% Debentures at a discount of 10%. After comparing the available alternatives the company decided on 1-4-2008 to issue 6,000 9% debentures of Rs 100 each at a discount of 10%. These debentures were redeemable in four instalments starting from the end of third year. The amount of debentures to be redeemed at the end of third, fourth, fifth and sixth year was as follows: YearAmount of Debentures to be redeemedIII1,00,000IV1,00,000V2,00,000VI2,00,000 Prepare 9% Debentures Account for the years 2008-09 to 2013-14. |
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| 1016. |
What is the amount of Interest on drawings for Ram at 10% p.a. for the Year ended 31st March 2018, if he withdrew Rs 2,000 p.m. in the end of every month. |
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Answer» What is the amount of Interest on drawings for Ram at 10% p.a. for the Year ended 31st March 2018, if he withdrew Rs 2,000 p.m. in the end of every month. |
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| 1017. |
Loans payable on demand should be treated as part of ______. |
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Answer» Loans payable on demand should be treated as part of ______. |
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| 1018. |
What do you mean by the term ‘share’? Discuss the type of shares, which can be issued under the Companies Act, 1956 as amended to date. |
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Answer» What do you mean by the term ‘share’? Discuss the type of shares, which can be issued under the Companies Act, 1956 as amended to date. |
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| 1019. |
In case, any semi-finished goods/materials are purchased with an intention of doing further processing activities on the same, the same should be included in ___ |
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Answer» In case, any semi-finished goods/materials are purchased with an intention of doing further processing activities on the same, the same should be included in |
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| 1020. |
Ram, Manohar and Joshi were partners in a firm. Joshi died on 31st May, 2018. His share of profit from the closure of the last accounting year till the date of death was to be calculated on the basis of the average of three completed financial years of profits before death. Profits for the years ended 31st March, 2016, 2017 and 2018 were ₹ 7,000; ₹ 8,000 and ₹ 9,000 respectively. Calculate Joshi's share of profit till the date of his death and pass necessary Journal entry for the same. |
| Answer» Ram, Manohar and Joshi were partners in a firm. Joshi died on 31st May, 2018. His share of profit from the closure of the last accounting year till the date of death was to be calculated on the basis of the average of three completed financial years of profits before death. Profits for the years ended 31st March, 2016, 2017 and 2018 were ₹ 7,000; ₹ 8,000 and ₹ 9,000 respectively. Calculate Joshi's share of profit till the date of his death and pass necessary Journal entry for the same. | |
| 1021. |
Following is the Trial Balance of Atam Prakash as on 31st March, 2018: Heads of Accounts Dr. Balances (₹) Cr. Balances (₹) Capital A/c ................................................................................ … 8,00,000 Drawings A/c ................................................................................ 60,000 … Stock on 1st April, 2017 ................................................................................ 4,50,000 … Purchases ................................................................................ 26,00,000 … Sales ................................................................................ … 31,00,000 Furniture ................................................................................ 1,00,000 … Sundry Debtors ................................................................................ 4,00,000 … Freight and Octroi ................................................................................ 46,000 … Trade Expenses ................................................................................ 5,000 … Salaries ................................................................................ 55,000 … Rent ................................................................................ 24,000 … Advertisement Expenses ................................................................................ 50,000 … Insurance Premium ................................................................................ 4,000 … Commission ................................................................................ … 13,000 Discount ................................................................................ 2,000 … Bad Debts ................................................................................ 16,000 … Provision for Doubtful Debts ................................................................................ … 9,000 Creditors ................................................................................ … 2,00,000 Cash in Hand ................................................................................ 52,000 … Bank ................................................................................ 58,000 … Land and Building ................................................................................ 2,00,000 … Total 41,22,000 41,22,000 Adjustments:(i) Stock on 31st March, 2018 was valued at ₹ 5,30,000.(ii) Salaries have been paid so far for 11 months only.(iii) Unexpired insurance is ₹ 1,000(iv) Commission earned but not yet received amounting to ₹ 1,220 plus IGST 12% is to be recorded in books of account.(v) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be bought up 3% of Sundry Debtors.(vi) Manager is to be allowed a commission of 10% on net profits after charging such commission.(vii) Furniture is depreciated 10% p.a.(viii) Only one-fourth of advertisement expenses are to be written off.Prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 and Balance Sheet as on that date. |
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Answer» Following is the Trial Balance of Atam Prakash as on 31st March, 2018:
Adjustments: (i) Stock on 31st March, 2018 was valued at ₹ 5,30,000. (ii) Salaries have been paid so far for 11 months only. (iii) Unexpired insurance is ₹ 1,000 (iv) Commission earned but not yet received amounting to ₹ 1,220 plus IGST 12% is to be recorded in books of account. (v) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be bought up 3% of Sundry Debtors. (vi) Manager is to be allowed a commission of 10% on net profits after charging such commission. (vii) Furniture is depreciated 10% p.a. (viii) Only one-fourth of advertisement expenses are to be written off. Prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 and Balance Sheet as on that date. |
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| 1022. |
P, Q and R are in a partnership and as at 1st April, 2017 their respective capitals were: ₹ 40,000, ₹ 30,000 and ₹ 30,000. Q is entitled to a salary of ₹ 6,000 and R ₹ 4,000 p.a. payable before division of profits. Interest is allowed on capital 5% p.a. and is not charged on drawings. Of the divisible profits, P is entitled to 50% of the first ₹ 10,000, Q to 30% and R to 20%, rest of the profit are shared equally. Profits for the year ended 31st March, 2018, after debiting partners' salaries but before charging interest on capital was ₹ 21,000 and the partners had drawn ₹ 10,000 each on account of salaries, interest and profit.Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 showing the distribution of profit and the Capital Accounts of the partners. |
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Answer» P, Q and R are in a partnership and as at 1st April, 2017 their respective capitals were: ₹ 40,000, ₹ 30,000 and ₹ 30,000. Q is entitled to a salary of ₹ 6,000 and R ₹ 4,000 p.a. payable before division of profits. Interest is allowed on capital 5% p.a. and is not charged on drawings. Of the divisible profits, P is entitled to 50% of the first ₹ 10,000, Q to 30% and R to 20%, rest of the profit are shared equally. Profits for the year ended 31st March, 2018, after debiting partners' salaries but before charging interest on capital was ₹ 21,000 and the partners had drawn ₹ 10,000 each on account of salaries, interest and profit. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 showing the distribution of profit and the Capital Accounts of the partners. |
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Amit, Babita and Sona form a partnership firm, sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1, subject to the following (i) Sona's share in the profits, guaranteed to be not less than Rs 15,000 in any year. (ii) Babita gives guarantee to the effect that gross fee earned by her for the firm shall be equal to her average gross fee of the proceeding five years, when she was carrying on profession alone (which is Rs 25,000). The net profit for the year ended March 31, 2007 is Rs 75,000. The gross fee earned by Babita for the firm was Rs 16,000. You are required to show profit and loss appropriation account (after giving effect to the alone). |
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Answer» Amit, Babita and Sona form a partnership firm, sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1, subject to the following (i) Sona's share in the profits, guaranteed to be not less than Rs 15,000 in any year. (ii) Babita gives guarantee to the effect that gross fee earned by her for the firm shall be equal to her average gross fee of the proceeding five years, when she was carrying on profession alone (which is Rs 25,000). The net profit for the year ended March 31, 2007 is Rs 75,000. The gross fee earned by Babita for the firm was Rs 16,000. You are required to show profit and loss appropriation account (after giving effect to the alone). |
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| 1024. |
Simran and Reema are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their capitals as on 31st March, 2017 were ₹ 2,00,000 each whereas Current Accounts had balances of ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 25,000 respectively interest is to be allowed 5% p.a. on balances in Capital Accounts. The firm earned net profit of ₹ 3,00,000 for the year ended 31st March 2018.Pass the journal entries for interest on capital and distibution of profit. Also prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year. |
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Answer» Simran and Reema are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their capitals as on 31st March, 2017 were ₹ 2,00,000 each whereas Current Accounts had balances of ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 25,000 respectively interest is to be allowed 5% p.a. on balances in Capital Accounts. The firm earned net profit of ₹ 3,00,000 for the year ended 31st March 2018. Pass the journal entries for interest on capital and distibution of profit. Also prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year. |
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Sita, Geeta and Meeta were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 7:6:7. Geeta retired and her share was divided equally between Sita and Meeta. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio of Sita and Meeta. |
| Answer» Sita, Geeta and Meeta were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 7:6:7. Geeta retired and her share was divided equally between Sita and Meeta. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio of Sita and Meeta. | |
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Puneet, Pankaj and Pammy are partners in a business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively. Their balance sheet as on March 31, 2017 was as follows: Books of Puneet, Pankaj and Pammy Balance Sheet as on March 31, 2017 Liabilities Amount Rs Assets Amount Rs Sundry Creditors 1,00,000 Cash at Bank 20,000 Capital Accounts: Stock 30,000 Puneet 60,000 Sundry Debtors 80,000 Pankaj 1,00,000 Investments 70,000 Pammy 40,000 2,00,000 Furniture 35,000 Reserve 50,000 Buildings 1,15,000 3,50,000 3,50,000 Mr. Pammy died on September 30, 2017. The partnership deed provided the following: (i) The deceased partner will be entitled to his share of profit up to the date of death calculated on the basis of previous year’s profit. (ii) He will be entitled to his share of goodwill of the firm calculated on the basis of 3 years’ purchase of average of last 4 years’ profit. The profits for the last four financial years are given below: for 2013–14; Rs 80,000; for 2014–15, Rs 50,000; for 2015–16, Rs 40,000; for 2016–17, Rs 30,000. The drawings of the deceased partner up to the date of death amounted to Rs 10,000. Interest on capital is to be allowed at 12% per annum. Surviving partners agreed that Rs 15,400 should be paid to the executors immediately and the balance in four equal yearly instalments with interest at 12% p.a. on outstanding balance. Show Mr. Pammy’s Capital account, his Executor’s account till the settlement of the amount due. |
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Puneet, Pankaj and Pammy are partners in a business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively. Their balance sheet as on March 31, 2017 was as follows:
Mr. Pammy died on September 30, 2017. The partnership deed provided the following:
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| 1027. |
A, B and C who are presently sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 decide to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 . Give the journal entry to distribute ' Workmen Compensation Reserve' of ₹ 1,20,000 at the time of change in profit-sharing ratio, when:(i) no information is given (ii) there is no claim against it. |
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Answer» A, B and C who are presently sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 decide to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 . Give the journal entry to distribute ' Workmen Compensation Reserve' of ₹ 1,20,000 at the time of change in profit-sharing ratio, when: (i) no information is given (ii) there is no claim against it. |
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| 1028. |
What should partners agree to share among themselves? |
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Answer» What should partners agree to share among themselves? |
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| 1029. |
R, S and T were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 respectively. On 31st March, 2018, their Balance Sheet stood as: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Sundry Creditors 40,000 Goodwill 25,000 Bills Payable 15,000 Leasehold 1,00,000 Workmen Compensation Reserve 30,000 Patents 30,000 Capital A/cs: Machinery 1,50,000 R 1,50,000 Stock 50,000 S 1,25,000 Debtors 40,000 T 75,000 3,50,000 Cash at Bank 40,000 4,35,000 4,35,000 T died on 1st August, 2018. It was agreed that:(a) Goodwill be valued at 212 years' purchase of average of last 4 years' profits which were: 2014-15: ₹ 65,000; 2015-16: ₹ 60,000; 2016-17: ₹ 80,000 and 2017-18: ₹ 75,000.(b) Machinery be valued at ₹ 1,40,000; Patents be valued at ₹ 40,000; Leasehold be valued at ₹ 1,25,000 on 1st August, 2018.(c) For the purpose of calculating T's share in the profits of 2018-19, the profits in 2018-19 should be taken to have accrued on the same scale as in 2017-18.(d) A sum of ₹ 21,000 to be paid immediately to the Executors of T and the balance to be paid in four equal half-yearly instalments together with interest 10% p.a.Pass necessary Journal entries to record the above transactions and T's Executors' Account. |
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Answer» R, S and T were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 respectively. On 31st March, 2018, their Balance Sheet stood as:
T died on 1st August, 2018. It was agreed that: (a) Goodwill be valued at years' purchase of average of last 4 years' profits which were: 2014-15: ₹ 65,000; 2015-16: ₹ 60,000; 2016-17: ₹ 80,000 and 2017-18: ₹ 75,000. (b) Machinery be valued at ₹ 1,40,000; Patents be valued at ₹ 40,000; Leasehold be valued at ₹ 1,25,000 on 1st August, 2018. (c) For the purpose of calculating T's share in the profits of 2018-19, the profits in 2018-19 should be taken to have accrued on the same scale as in 2017-18. (d) A sum of ₹ 21,000 to be paid immediately to the Executors of T and the balance to be paid in four equal half-yearly instalments together with interest 10% p.a. Pass necessary Journal entries to record the above transactions and T's Executors' Account. |
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| 1030. |
State the meaning of Analysis and Interpretation. |
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Answer» State the meaning of Analysis and Interpretation. |
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| 1031. |
The following is the Trial Balance of Mr. Deepak as on March 31, 2017. You are required to prepare trading account, profit and loss account and a balance sheet as on date: Account title Debit Amount Rs Account title Credit Amount Rs Drawings 36,000 Capital 2,50,000 Insurance 3,000 Bills payable 3,600 General expenses 29,000 Creditors 50,000 Rent and taxes 14,400 Discount received 10,400 Lighting (factory) 2,800 Purchases return 8,000 Travelling expenses 7,400 Sales 4,40,000 Cash in hand 12,600 Bills receivable 5,000 Sundry debtors 1,04,000 Furniture 16,000 Plant and Machinery 1,80,000 Opening stock 40,000 Purchases 1,60,000 Sales return 6,000 Carriage inwards 7,200 Carriage outwards 1,600 Wages 84,000 Salaries 53,000 Closing stock Rs 35,000. |
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Answer» The following is the Trial Balance of Mr. Deepak as on March 31, 2017. You are required to prepare trading account, profit and loss account and a balance sheet as on date:
Closing stock Rs 35,000.
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A company was registered with an authorised capital of ₹10,00,000 divided into 7,500 Equity Shares of ₹ 100 each and, 2,500 Preference Shares of ₹100 each. 1,000 Equity and 500; 9% Preference Shares were offered to public on the following terms —Equity Shares payable ₹10 on application, ₹40 on allotment and the balance in two calls of ₹ 25 each. Preference Shares are payable ₹ 25 on application , ₹ 25 on allotment and ₹50 on first and final call. All the shares were applied for and allotted . Amount due was duly received . Prepare Cash Book and pass necessary journal entries to record the above issue of shares and show how the Share Capital will appear in the Balance Sheet. |
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Answer» A company was registered with an authorised capital of ₹10,00,000 divided into 7,500 Equity Shares of ₹ 100 each and, 2,500 Preference Shares of ₹100 each. 1,000 Equity and 500; 9% Preference Shares were offered to public on the following terms Equity Shares payable ₹10 on application, ₹40 on allotment and the balance in two calls of ₹ 25 each. Preference Shares are payable ₹ 25 on application , ₹ 25 on allotment and ₹50 on first and final call. All the shares were applied for and allotted . Amount due was duly received . Prepare Cash Book and pass necessary journal entries to record the above issue of shares and show how the Share Capital will appear in the Balance Sheet. |
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| 1033. |
Vimal purchased goods ₹ 25,000 from Kamal on Jan. 15, 2017 and accepted a bill of exchange drawn upon him by Kamal payable after two months. On the date of the maturity the bill was duly presented for payment. Vimal dishonoured the bill.Record the necessary journal entries in the books of Kamal and Vimal when :(i) The bill was retained by Kamal till the date of its maturity.(ii) The bill was immediately discounted by Kamal with is bank 6% p.a.(iii) The bill was endorsed by Kamal in favour of his creditor Sharad.(iv) Five days before its maturity the bill was sent by Kamal to his bank for collection. |
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Answer» Vimal purchased goods ₹ 25,000 from Kamal on Jan. 15, 2017 and accepted a bill of exchange drawn upon him by Kamal payable after two months. On the date of the maturity the bill was duly presented for payment. Vimal dishonoured the bill. Record the necessary journal entries in the books of Kamal and Vimal when : (i) The bill was retained by Kamal till the date of its maturity. (ii) The bill was immediately discounted by Kamal with is bank 6% p.a. (iii) The bill was endorsed by Kamal in favour of his creditor Sharad. (iv) Five days before its maturity the bill was sent by Kamal to his bank for collection. |
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| 1034. |
Aparna, Manisha andSonia are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Manisharetires and goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs 1,80,000. Aparna andSonia decided to share future in the ratio of 3:2. Pass necessaryJournal entries. |
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| 1035. |
Distinguish between a debenture and a share. Why debenture is known as loan-capital? Explain. |
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Answer» Distinguish between a debenture and a share. Why debenture is known as loan-capital? Explain. |
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| 1036. |
Answer the questions on the basis of the information given below. M, N, O, P, Q and R are a group of friends. There are two housewives, one professor, one engineer, one accountant and one lawyer in the group. There are only two married couples in the group. The lawyer is married to P, who is a housewife. No woman in the group is either an engineer or an accountant. O, the accountant, is married to R, who is a professor. M is married to a housewife. Q is not a housewife. Which of the following is one of the married couples? |
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Answer» Answer the questions on the basis of the information given below. M, N, O, P, Q and R are a group of friends. There are two housewives, one professor, one engineer, one accountant and one lawyer in the group. There are only two married couples in the group. The lawyer is married to P, who is a housewife. No woman in the group is either an engineer or an accountant. O, the accountant, is married to R, who is a professor. M is married to a housewife. Q is not a housewife. Which of the following is one of the married couples?
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| 1037. |
A partnership firm earned net profits during the past three years as follows: Year ended 31st March, 2018 31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016 Net Profit (₹) 2,30,000 2,00,000 1,70,000 Capital investment in the firm throughout the above-mentioned period has been ₹ 4,00,000. Having regard to the risk involved,15% in considered to be a fair return on the capital. The remuneration of the partners during this period is estimated to be ₹ 1,00,000 p.a.Calculate value of goodwill on the basis of two years' purchase of average super profit earned during the above-mentioned three years. |
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Answer» A partnership firm earned net profits during the past three years as follows:
Capital investment in the firm throughout the above-mentioned period has been ₹ 4,00,000. Having regard to the risk involved,15% in considered to be a fair return on the capital. The remuneration of the partners during this period is estimated to be ₹ 1,00,000 p.a. Calculate value of goodwill on the basis of two years' purchase of average super profit earned during the above-mentioned three years. |
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| 1038. |
Prepare the bills payableaccount from the following and find out missing figure if any : Rs Bills accepted 1,05,000 Discount received 17,000 Purchases returns 9,000 Return inwards 12,000 Cash paid to accounts payable 50,000 Bills receivable endorsed to creditor 45,000 Bills dishonoured 17,000 Bad debts 14,000 Balance of accounts payable (closing) 85,000 Credit purchases 2,15,000 |
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| 1039. |
Ramesh and Suresh were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of their capitals contributed on commencement of business which were Rs 80,000 and Rs 60,000 respectively. The firm started business on April 1, 2016. According to the partnership agreement, interest on capital and drawings are 12% and 10% p.a., respectively. Ramesh and Suresh are to get a monthly salary of Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000, respectively.The profits for year ended March 31, 2017 before making above appropriations was Rs 1,00,300. The drawings of Ramesh and Suresh were Rs 40,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively. Interest on drawings amounted to Rs 2,000 for Ramesh and Rs 2,500 for Suresh. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and partners’ capital accounts, assuming that their capitals are fluctuating. |
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Answer» Ramesh and Suresh were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of their capitals contributed on commencement of business which were Rs 80,000 and Rs 60,000 respectively. The firm started business on April 1, 2016. According to the partnership agreement, interest on capital and drawings are 12% and 10% p.a., respectively. Ramesh and Suresh are to get a monthly salary of Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000, respectively. |
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Reciepts and payments account includes: |
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| 1041. |
X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admitted Z as a partner for 1/4th share of profits. At the time of admission of Z, Debtors and Provision for Doubtful Debts appeared at ₹ 76,000 and ₹ 8,000 respectively. ₹ 6,000 of the debtors proved bad. A provision of 5% is to be created on Sundry Debtors for doubtful debts. Pass the necessary Journal entries. |
| Answer» X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admitted Z as a partner for 1/4th share of profits. At the time of admission of Z, Debtors and Provision for Doubtful Debts appeared at ₹ 76,000 and ₹ 8,000 respectively. ₹ 6,000 of the debtors proved bad. A provision of 5% is to be created on Sundry Debtors for doubtful debts. Pass the necessary Journal entries. | |
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A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. On 31st March, 2017, their Balance Sheet was as under: Capital and LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsCreditors70,000Bank40,000Capital A/cs:Debtors1,20,000 A 1,50,000Stock60,000 B 80,000––––––––2,30,000Furniture50,000Goodwill30,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,00,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,00,000–––––––––– On the above date C is admitted as a partner. A surrendered 16th of his share and B 13rd of his share in favour of C. Goodwill is valued at Rs 1,20,000. C brings in only 12 of his share of goodwill in cash and Rs 1,00,000 as his capital. Following adjustments are agreed upon: (i) Stock is to be reduced to Rs 56,000 and furniture by Rs 5,000. (ii) There is an unrecorded asset worth Rs 20,000. (iii) One month's rent of Rs 15,000 is outstanding. (iv) A creditor for goods purchased for Rs 10,000 had been omitted to be recorded although the goods had been correctly included in stock. (v) Insurance premium amounting to Rs 8,000 was debited to P & L A/c, of which Rs 2,000 is related to the period after 31st March, 2017. You are required to prepare Revaluation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm. Also calculate the new profit sharing ratio. |
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Answer» A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. On 31st March, 2017, their Balance Sheet was as under: Capital and LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsCreditors70,000Bank40,000Capital A/cs:Debtors1,20,000 A 1,50,000Stock60,000 B 80,000––––––––2,30,000Furniture50,000Goodwill30,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,00,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,00,000–––––––––– On the above date C is admitted as a partner. A surrendered 16th of his share and B 13rd of his share in favour of C. Goodwill is valued at Rs 1,20,000. C brings in only 12 of his share of goodwill in cash and Rs 1,00,000 as his capital. Following adjustments are agreed upon: (i) Stock is to be reduced to Rs 56,000 and furniture by Rs 5,000. (ii) There is an unrecorded asset worth Rs 20,000. (iii) One month's rent of Rs 15,000 is outstanding. (iv) A creditor for goods purchased for Rs 10,000 had been omitted to be recorded although the goods had been correctly included in stock. (v) Insurance premium amounting to Rs 8,000 was debited to P & L A/c, of which Rs 2,000 is related to the period after 31st March, 2017. You are required to prepare Revaluation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm. Also calculate the new profit sharing ratio. |
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| 1043. |
What is meant by 'Issue of debentures for consideration other than Cash'? |
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Answer» What is meant by 'Issue of debentures for consideration other than Cash'? |
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| 1044. |
Capital of the firm of Sharma and Verma is ₹ 2,00,000 and the market rate of interest is 15%. Annual salary to partners is ₹ 12,000 each. The profits for the last three years were ₹ 60,000; ₹ 72,000 and ₹ 84,000. Goodwill is to be valued at 2 years' purchase of last 3 years' average super profit.Calculate goodwill of the firm. |
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Answer» Capital of the firm of Sharma and Verma is ₹ 2,00,000 and the market rate of interest is 15%. Annual salary to partners is ₹ 12,000 each. The profits for the last three years were ₹ 60,000; ₹ 72,000 and ₹ 84,000. Goodwill is to be valued at 2 years' purchase of last 3 years' average super profit. Calculate goodwill of the firm. |
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Assuming That the Debt to Equity Ratio is 2 : 1, state giving reasons, which of the following transactions would (i) increase; (ii) Decrease; (iii) Not alter Debt to Equity Ratio:(i) Issue of new shares for cash.(ii) Conversion of debentures into equity shares(iii) Sale of a fixed asset at profit.(iv) Purchase of a fixed asset on long-term deferred payment basis.(v) Payment to creditors. |
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Answer» Assuming That the Debt to Equity Ratio is 2 : 1, state giving reasons, which of the following transactions would (i) increase; (ii) Decrease; (iii) Not alter Debt to Equity Ratio: (i) Issue of new shares for cash. (ii) Conversion of debentures into equity shares (iii) Sale of a fixed asset at profit. (iv) Purchase of a fixed asset on long-term deferred payment basis. (v) Payment to creditors. |
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Following are balances from the trial balance of Ritesh Traders as at 31st March 2008: Particulars ₹ Particulars ₹ Opening Stock 5,620 Interest on Securities 6,400 Purchases 1,54,200 Land and Building 10,00,000 Sales 3,74,800 Securities 6,00,000 Wages 1,26,000 Cash in Hand 25,600 Carriage Inward 900 Bank Overdraft 3,40,000 Freight on Purchase 4,900 Discount Allowed 1,500 Salaries 8,000 Discount Received 420 Insurance 2,800 Bill Payable 4,000 Repair to Machinery 1,400 Loan (Cr.) 11,000 Drawings 5,600 Bills Receivable 7,000 Customer's A/c 15,800 Capital Account 13,47,600 Postage 500 Suppliers A/c 40,000 Trade Expenses 1,000 X's Loan (Cr.) 18,600 Plant and Machinery 1,82,000 Prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March 2008 and Balance Sheet as at that date after taking into account the following adjustments :(i) Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 19,000.(ii) Depreciation to be provided on Land and Building 5% p.a. and on Plant & Machinery 10% p.a.(iii) Write off ₹ 2,000 as Bad debt.(iv) Insurance was prepaid ₹ 700.(v) Create provision for doubtful debts 5% on debtors.(vi) Wages include ₹ 4,800 for installation of a new machinery. |
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Answer» Following are balances from the trial balance of Ritesh Traders as at 31st March 2008:
Prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March 2008 and Balance Sheet as at that date after taking into account the following adjustments : (i) Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 19,000. (ii) Depreciation to be provided on Land and Building 5% p.a. and on Plant & Machinery 10% p.a. (iii) Write off ₹ 2,000 as Bad debt. (iv) Insurance was prepaid ₹ 700. (v) Create provision for doubtful debts 5% on debtors. (vi) Wages include ₹ 4,800 for installation of a new machinery. |
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| 1047. |
A technique that is used in comparative analysis of financial statement is ________. |
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Answer» A technique that is used in comparative analysis of financial statement is ________. |
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Dinker and Ravinder were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1. The following balances were extracted from the books of account, for the year ended December 31, 2017. Account Name Debit Amount Rs Credit Amount Rs Capital Dinker 2,35,000 Ravinder 1,63,000 Drawings Dinker 6,000 Ravinder 5,000 Opening Stock 35,100 Purchases and Sales 2,85,000 3,75,800 Carriage inward 2,200 Returns 3,000 2,200 Stationery 1,200 Wages 12,500 Bills receivables and Bills payables 45,000 32,000 Discount 900 400 Salaries 12,000 Rent and Taxes 18,000 Insurance premium 2,400 Postage 300 Sundry expenses 1,100 Commission 3,200 Debtors and creditors 95,000 40,000 Building 1,20,000 Plant and machinery 80,000 Investments 1,00,000 Furniture and Fixture 26,000 Bad Debts 2,000 Bad debts provision 4,600 Loan 35,000 Legal Expenses 200 Audit fee 1,800 Cash in Hand 13,500 Cash at Bank 23,000 8,91,200 8,91,200 Prepare final accounts for the year ended December 31,2017, with following adjustment: (a) Stock on December 31,2017, was Rs 42,500.(b) A Provision is to be made for bad debts at 5% on debtors(c) Rent outstanding was Rs 1,600.(d) Wages outstanding were Rs 1,200.(e) Interest on capital to be allowed on capital 4% per annum and interest on drawings to be charged 6% per annum.(f) Dinker and Ravinder are entitled to a Salary of Rs 2,000 per annum(g) Ravinder is entitled to a commission Rs 1,500.(h) Depreciation is to be charged on Building 4%, Plant and Machinery, 6%, and furniture and fixture, 5%.(i) Outstanding interest on loan amounted to Rs 350. |
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Dinker and Ravinder were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1. The following balances were extracted from the books of account, for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Prepare final accounts for the year ended December 31,2017, with following adjustment:
(a) Stock on December 31,2017, was Rs 42,500. (b) A Provision is to be made for bad debts at 5% on debtors (c) Rent outstanding was Rs 1,600. (d) Wages outstanding were Rs 1,200. (e) Interest on capital to be allowed on capital 4% per annum and interest on drawings to be charged 6% per annum. (f) Dinker and Ravinder are entitled to a Salary of Rs 2,000 per annum (g) Ravinder is entitled to a commission Rs 1,500. (h) Depreciation is to be charged on Building 4%, Plant and Machinery, 6%, and furniture and fixture, 5%. (i) Outstanding interest on loan amounted to Rs 350.
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Radha, Sheela and Meena were in partnership sharing profits and losses in the proportion of 3 : 2 : 1. On April 1, 2007, Sheela retires from the firm. On that date, their Balance Sheet was as follows Capital and LiabilitiesAmt. (Rs)AssetsAmt. (Rs)Trade Creditors3,000Cash in Hand1,500Bills payable4,500Cash at Bank7,500Expenses Owing4,500Debtors15,000General Reserve13,500Stock12,000CapitalsFactory Premises22,500 Radha15,000Machinery8,000 Sheela15,000Loose Tools4,000 Meena15,000––––––––45,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯70,500––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯70,500–––––––––––––––– The terms were (a) Goodwill of the Firm was valued at Rs.13,500. (b) Expenses owing to be brought down to Rs.3,750. (c) Machinery and Loose Tools are to be valued at 10 % less than their book value. (d) Factory premises are to be revalued at Rs.24300. Prepare 1. Revaluation account 2. Partners capital accounts 3. Balance sheet of the firm after retirement of Sheela |
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Answer» Radha, Sheela and Meena were in partnership sharing profits and losses in the proportion of 3 : 2 : 1. On April 1, 2007, Sheela retires from the firm. On that date, their Balance Sheet was as follows Capital and LiabilitiesAmt. (Rs)AssetsAmt. (Rs)Trade Creditors3,000Cash in Hand1,500Bills payable4,500Cash at Bank7,500Expenses Owing4,500Debtors15,000General Reserve13,500Stock12,000CapitalsFactory Premises22,500 Radha15,000Machinery8,000 Sheela15,000Loose Tools4,000 Meena15,000––––––––45,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯70,500––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯70,500–––––––––––––––– The terms were (a) Goodwill of the Firm was valued at Rs.13,500. (b) Expenses owing to be brought down to Rs.3,750. (c) Machinery and Loose Tools are to be valued at 10 % less than their book value. (d) Factory premises are to be revalued at Rs.24300. Prepare 1. Revaluation account 2. Partners capital accounts 3. Balance sheet of the firm after retirement of Sheela |
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Average net profit expected in future by XYZ firm is ₹ 36,000 per year. Average capital employed in the business by the firm is ₹ 2,00,000. The normal rate of return from capital invested in this class of business is 10%. Remuneration of the partners is estimated to be ₹ 6,000 p.a. Calculate the value of goodwill on the basis of two years' purchase of super profit. |
| Answer» Average net profit expected in future by XYZ firm is ₹ 36,000 per year. Average capital employed in the business by the firm is ₹ 2,00,000. The normal rate of return from capital invested in this class of business is 10%. Remuneration of the partners is estimated to be ₹ 6,000 p.a. Calculate the value of goodwill on the basis of two years' purchase of super profit. | |