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1351.

Following are balances from the trial balance of Ritesh Traders as at 31st March 2019: 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 2019 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.

Answer» Following are balances from the trial balance of Ritesh Traders as at 31st March 2019:































































































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 2019 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.
1352.

Rectifythe following errors: (a) Depreciation provided on machinery Rs 4,000 was posted as Rs 400. (b) Bad debts written off Rs 5,000 were posted as Rs 6,000. (c) Discount allowed to a debtor Rs 100 on receiving cash from him was posted as Rs 60. (d) Goods withdrawn by proprietor for personal use Rs 800 were posted as Rs 300. (e) Bill receivable for Rs 2,000 received from a debtor was posted as Rs 3,000.

Answer»















Rectify
the following errors:

























(a)



Depreciation
provided on machinery Rs 4,000 was posted as Rs 400.



(b)



Bad
debts written off Rs 5,000 were posted as Rs 6,000.



(c)



Discount
allowed to a debtor Rs 100 on receiving cash from him was posted as Rs 60.



(d)



Goods
withdrawn by proprietor for personal use Rs 800 were posted as Rs 300.



(e)



Bill
receivable for Rs 2,000 received from a debtor was posted as Rs 3,000.











1353.

DG Ltd Purchased assets of Rs 2,50,000 from VG Ltd . DG Ltd issued equity shares of Rs 50 each fully paid in consideration. Which of the following is true ?

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DG Ltd Purchased assets of Rs 2,50,000 from VG Ltd . DG Ltd issued equity shares of Rs 50 each fully paid in consideration. Which of the following is true ?


1354.

Whenever securities premium is not received and the shares are forfeited, what will be the treatment to Securities Premium A/c?

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Whenever securities premium is not received and the shares are forfeited, what will be the treatment to Securities Premium A/c?


1355.

Following is theReceipt and Payment account of Rohatgi Trust : Receipt and Payment Account for the year ending December 31, 2006 Receipts Amount Rs Payments Amount Rs Cash in hand 14,000 Rent 6,000 Cash at Bank 60,000 Salary 12,000 Subscriptions: 2005 2006 2007 5,000 83,000 3,000 91,000 Postage Electricity charges Purchase of furniture Books 300 6,000 20,000 3,000 Sale of Investment 90,000 Defence Bonds 1,50,000 Interest on investment 2,000 Help to needy students 22,000 Sale of old furniture (book value Rs 3,000) 3,200 Cash in hand Cash at bank 10,900 30,000 2,60,200 2,60,200 Prepare Income andexpenditure account for the year ended December 31, 2006, and abalance sheet as on that date after the following adjustments:Subscription for 2006, still owing were Rs 7,000. Interest due ondefencebonds was Rs7,000, Rentstill owing was Rs 1,000. The Book value of investment sold was Rs80,000, Rs 30,000 of the investment were still in hand. Subscriptionreceived in 2006 included Rs 400 from a life member. The totalfurniture on January 1, 2006 was worth Rs 12,000. Salary paid for theyear 2007 is Rs 2,000.

Answer»

Following is the
Receipt and Payment account of Rohatgi Trust :















































































Receipt
and Payment Account for the year ending December 31, 2006




Receipts



Amount Rs



Payments



Amount Rs



Cash in hand





14,000



Rent



6,000



Cash at Bank





60,000



Salary



12,000



Subscriptions:



2005



2006



2007




5,000


83,000


3,000



91,000



Postage


Electricity charges


Purchase of
furniture


Books



300


6,000


20,000


3,000



Sale of Investment





90,000



Defence Bonds



1,50,000



Interest on investment





2,000



Help to needy students



22,000



Sale of old furniture (book value Rs 3,000)



3,200



Cash in hand


Cash at bank



10,900


30,000







2,60,200





2,60,200














Prepare Income and
expenditure account for the year ended December 31, 2006, and a
balance sheet as on that date after the following adjustments:
Subscription for 2006, still owing were Rs 7,000. Interest due on
defence


bonds was Rs7,000, Rent
still owing was Rs 1,000. The Book value of investment sold was Rs
80,000, Rs 30,000 of the investment were still in hand. Subscription
received in 2006 included Rs 400 from a life member. The total
furniture on January 1, 2006 was worth Rs 12,000. Salary paid for the
year 2007 is Rs 2,000.

1356.

Amit, Sumit, and Punit share profit and losses in the ratio of 2:3:1, respectively. Amit retires and the remaining partners decide to take Amit’s share equally. Calculate the new ratio.

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Amit, Sumit, and Punit share profit and losses in the ratio of 2:3:1, respectively. Amit retires and the remaining partners decide to take Amit’s share equally. Calculate the new ratio.


1357.

Leela and Meeta were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3. On Is Jan. 2017 they admitted Om as a new partner. On the date of Om’s admission the balance sheet of Leela and Meeta showed a balance of Rs 16,000 in general reserve and Rs 24,000 (Cr) in Profit and Loss Account. Record necessary journal entries for the treatment of these items on Om’s admission. The new profit sharing ratio between Leela, Meeta and Om was 5:3:2.

Answer»

Leela and Meeta were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3. On Is Jan. 2017 they admitted Om as a new partner. On the date of Om’s admission the balance sheet of Leela and Meeta showed a balance of Rs 16,000 in general reserve and Rs 24,000 (Cr) in Profit and Loss Account. Record necessary journal entries for the treatment of these items on Om’s admission. The new profit sharing ratio between Leela, Meeta and Om was 5:3:2.

1358.

Mathew invested 30000 rupees and Stephen, 50000 rupees to start a business. In one month they made a profit of 2400 rupees. Mathew took 900 rupees and Stephen took 1500 rupees as their shares of the profit. What is the ratio of their investments? What is the ratio of their shares of the profit? Are the shares proportional to the investments?

Answer»

Mathew invested 30000 rupees and Stephen, 50000 rupees to start a business. In one month they made a profit of 2400 rupees. Mathew took 900 rupees and Stephen took 1500 rupees as their shares of the profit. What is the ratio of their investments? What is the ratio of their shares of the profit? Are the shares proportional to the investments?

1359.

Describe how debits and credits are used to analyse transactions.

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Describe
how debits and credits are used to analyse transactions.

1360.

P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They agreed to dissolve their partnership firm on 31st March, 2019. P was deputed to realise the assets and pay the liabilities. He was paid ₹ 1,000 as commission for his services. The financial position of the firm was: Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Creditors 10,000 Stock 5,500 Bills Payable 3,700 Investments 15,000 Investments Fluctuation Reserve 4,500 Debtors 7,100 Capital A/cs: Less: Provision for Doubtful Debtors 450 6,650 P 37,550 Cash 5,600 Q 15,000 52,550 R's Capital A/c 8,000 Plant and Machinery 30,000 70,750 70,750 P took over Investments for ₹ 12,500. Stock and Debtors realised ₹ 11,500. Plant and Machinery were sold to Q for ₹ 22,500 for cash. Unrecorded assets realised ₹ 1,500. Realisation expenses paid amounted to ₹ 900.Prepare necessary Ledger Accounts to close the books of the firm.

Answer» P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They agreed to dissolve their partnership firm on 31st March, 2019. P was deputed to realise the assets and pay the liabilities. He was paid ₹ 1,000 as commission for his services. The financial position of the firm was:





















































































Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019
Liabilities Amount

(₹)
Assets Amount

(₹)
Creditors 10,000 Stock 5,500
Bills Payable 3,700 Investments 15,000
Investments Fluctuation Reserve 4,500 Debtors 7,100
Capital A/cs: Less: Provision for Doubtful Debtors 450 6,650
P 37,550 Cash 5,600
Q 15,000 52,550 R's Capital A/c 8,000
Plant and Machinery 30,000
70,750 70,750



P took over Investments for ₹ 12,500. Stock and Debtors realised ₹ 11,500. Plant and Machinery were sold to Q for ₹ 22,500 for cash. Unrecorded assets realised ₹ 1,500. Realisation expenses paid amounted to ₹ 900.

Prepare necessary Ledger Accounts to close the books of the firm.
1361.

The following trial balance has been prepared by an inexperienced accountant. Redraft it in a correct form :− Name of Accounts Balance Dr. Balance Cr. ₹ ₹ Land and Building 1,20,000 Plant and Machinery 92,000 Wages 18,200 Discount Allowed 1,620 Discount Received 730 Purchases 1,26,000 Sales 2,40,000 Return Inwards 6,500 Return Outwards 3,370 Opening Stock 15,000 Debtors 30,000 Creditors 20,000 Carriage on Sales 3,280 Carriage on Purchase 2,800 Insurance 1,500 General Expenses 6,100 Cash in Hand 2,400 Bank Overdraft 12,100 Capital 1,54,000 Drawings 4,800 Total 4,30,200 4,30,200

Answer» The following trial balance has been prepared by an inexperienced accountant. Redraft it in a correct form :−






















































































































Name of Accounts Balance

Dr.

Balance


Cr.

Land and Building 1,20,000
Plant and Machinery 92,000
Wages 18,200
Discount Allowed 1,620
Discount Received 730
Purchases 1,26,000
Sales 2,40,000
Return Inwards 6,500
Return Outwards 3,370
Opening Stock 15,000
Debtors 30,000
Creditors 20,000
Carriage on Sales 3,280
Carriage on Purchase 2,800
Insurance 1,500
General Expenses 6,100
Cash in Hand 2,400
Bank Overdraft 12,100
Capital 1,54,000
Drawings 4,800
Total 4,30,200 4,30,200
1362.

From the following balances extracted from the books of Raga Ltd. Prepare a trading and profit and loss account for the year ended March 31, 20117 and a balance sheet as on that date. Account Title Amount Rs Account Title Amount Rs Drawings 20,000 Sales 2,20,000 Land and Buildings 12,000 Capital 1,01,110 Plant and Machinery 40,000 Discount 1,260 Carriage inwards 100 Apprentice premium 5,230 Wages 500 Bills payable 1,28,870 Salary 2,000 Purchases return 10,000 Sales return 200 Bank charges 200 Coal, Gas and Water 1,200 Purchases 1,50,000 Trade Expenses 3,800 Stock (Opening) 76,800 Cash at bank 50,000 Rates and Taxes 870 Bills receivable 24,500 Sundry debtors 54,300 Cash in hand 30,000 4,66,470 4,66,470 The additional information is as under:1. Closing stock was valued at the end of the year Rs, 20,000.2. Depreciation on plant and machinery charged at 5% and land and building at 10%.3. Discount on debtors at 3%.4. Make a provision at 5% on debtors for doubtful debts.5. Salary outstanding was Rs 100 and Wages prepaid was Rs 40.6. The manager is entitled a commission of 5% on net profit after charging such commission.

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From the following balances extracted from the books of Raga Ltd. Prepare a trading and profit and loss account for the year ended March 31, 20117 and a balance sheet as on that date.



























































































































Account Title



Amount



Rs



Account Title



Amount



Rs



Drawings



20,000



Sales



2,20,000



Land and Buildings



12,000



Capital



1,01,110



Plant and Machinery



40,000



Discount



1,260



Carriage inwards



100



Apprentice premium



5,230



Wages



500



Bills payable



1,28,870



Salary



2,000



Purchases return



10,000



Sales return



200







Bank charges



200







Coal, Gas and Water



1,200







Purchases



1,50,000







Trade Expenses



3,800







Stock (Opening)



76,800







Cash at bank



50,000







Rates and Taxes



870







Bills receivable



24,500







Sundry debtors



54,300







Cash in hand



30,000









4,66,470





4,66,470






The additional information is as under:



1. Closing stock was valued at the end of the year Rs, 20,000.



2. Depreciation on plant and machinery charged at 5% and land and building at 10%.



3. Discount on debtors at 3%.



4. Make a provision at 5% on debtors for doubtful debts.



5. Salary outstanding was Rs 100 and Wages prepaid was Rs 40.



6. The manager is entitled a commission of 5% on net profit after charging such commission.


1363.

A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. A retires, assuming B and C will share profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. Determine the gaining ratio.

Answer» A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. A retires, assuming B and C will share profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. Determine the gaining ratio.
1364.

State clearly the conditions under which a company can issue shares at a discount.

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State clearly the conditions under which a company can issue shares at a discount.

1365.

Pro-rata allotment is done in case of-

Answer»

Pro-rata allotment is done in case of-


1366.

Ashish , Aakash and Amit are partners sharing profits and losses equally. The Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2018 was as follows: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Sundry Creditors 75,000 Cash in Hand 24,000 General Reserve 90,000 Cash at Bank 1,40,000 Capital A/cs: Sundry Debtors 80,000 Ashish 3,00,000 Stock 1,40,000 Aakash 3,00,000 Land and Building 4,00,000 Amit 2,75,000 8,75,000 Machinery 2,50,000 Advertisement Suspense 6,000 10,40,000 10,40,000 ​The partners decided to share profits in the ratio of 2 ; 2 : 1 w.e.f . 1st April, 2018. They also decided that:(i) Value of stock to be reduced to ₹ 1,25,000.(ii) Value of machinery to be decreased by 10%.(iii) Land and Building to be appreciated by ₹ 62,000.(iv) Provision for Doubtful Debts to be made 5% on Sundry Debtors.(v) Aakash was to carry out reconstitution of the firm at a remuneration of ₹ 10,000. Pass necessary journal entries to give effect to the above.

Answer» Ashish , Aakash and Amit are partners sharing profits and losses equally. The Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2018 was as follows:



























































































Liabilities





Assets




Sundry Creditors 75,000 Cash in Hand 24,000
General Reserve 90,000 Cash at Bank 1,40,000

Capital A/cs:





Sundry Debtors



80,000



Ashish



3,00,000





Stock


1,40,000
Aakash 3,00,000 Land and Building 4,00,000

Amit



2,75,000



8,75,000



Machinery


2,50,000



Advertisement Suspense


6,000





10,40,000





10,40,000















The partners decided to share profits in the ratio of 2 ; 2 : 1 w.e.f . 1st April, 2018. They also decided that:

(i) Value of stock to be reduced to ₹ 1,25,000.

(ii) Value of machinery to be decreased by 10%.

(iii) Land and Building to be appreciated by ₹ 62,000.

(iv) Provision for Doubtful Debts to be made 5% on Sundry Debtors.

(v) Aakash was to carry out reconstitution of the firm at a remuneration of ₹ 10,000.

Pass necessary journal entries to give effect to the above.
1367.

Immaginary numbers

Answer» Immaginary numbers
1368.

In case of death of partner, interest on drawings is charged up to the ____________

Answer»

In case of death of partner, interest on drawings is charged up to the ____________


1369.

Handa Limited has stock of Rs. 20,000. Total liquid assets are Rs. 1,00,000 and quick ratio is 2 : 1, Calculate current ratio.

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Handa Limited has stock of Rs. 20,000. Total liquid assets are Rs. 1,00,000 and quick ratio is 2 : 1, Calculate current ratio.

1370.

_______ expresses relationship of proprietor’s (shareholders) funds to total assets.

Answer»

_______ expresses relationship of proprietor’s (shareholders) funds to total assets.


1371.

On dissolution of the firm, partner’s capital accounts are closed through _________

Answer»

On dissolution of the firm, partner’s capital accounts are closed through _________


1372.

State the meaning of 'Debentures issued as a Collateral Security'.

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State the meaning of 'Debentures issued as a Collateral Security'.

1373.

Calculate Cash Flow from Investing Activities from the following information: Particulars31st March,31st March,20152014Investment in shares of Miko. Ltd.18,00,0008,00,00012% Long Term Investments1,50,0005,00,000Plant and Machinery6,00,0004,00,000Goodwill1,20,00040,000 Additional Information: (i) 9% dividend was received from Miko Ltd. (ii) A machine costing Rs. 50,000 (depreciation provided thereon Rs. 15,000) was sold for Rs. 40,000. Depreciation charged during the year was Rs. 55,000.

Answer»

Calculate Cash Flow from Investing Activities from the following information:
Particulars31st March,31st March,20152014Investment in shares of Miko. Ltd.18,00,0008,00,00012% Long Term Investments1,50,0005,00,000Plant and Machinery6,00,0004,00,000Goodwill1,20,00040,000
Additional Information:

(i) 9% dividend was received from Miko Ltd.
(ii) A machine costing Rs. 50,000 (depreciation provided thereon Rs. 15,000) was sold for Rs. 40,000. Depreciation charged during the year was Rs. 55,000.

1374.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in 2:2:1 ratio admitted D for1/8 share which he acquired entirely from A. Calculate new profitsharing ratio?

Answer»


A, B and C are partners sharing profits in 2:2:1 ratio admitted D for
1/8 share which he acquired entirely from A. Calculate new profit
sharing ratio?

1375.

Meeta purchased a book of Rs 375 and took the cash memo. Later, she found that the original price of a book is Rs 275, but the local bookseller had put a sticker of Rs 375. What actions can be taken by her in this case?

Answer»

Meeta purchased a book of Rs 375 and took the cash memo. Later, she found that the original price of a book is Rs 275, but the local bookseller had put a sticker of Rs 375. What actions can be taken by her in this case?

1376.

Anita, Bimla and Cherry are three partners. On 1st April, 2017, their Capitals stood as: Anita ₹ 1,00,000, Bimla ₹ 2,00,000 and Cherry ₹ 3,00,000. It was decided that:(a) they would receive interest on Capital 5% p.a.,(b) Anita would get a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month,(c) Bimla would receive commission 5% of net profit after deduction of commission, and(d) 10% of the net divisible profit would be transferred to the General Reserve.Before the above items were taken into account, the profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 5,00,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and the Capital Accounts of the partners.

Answer» Anita, Bimla and Cherry are three partners. On 1st April, 2017, their Capitals stood as: Anita ₹ 1,00,000, Bimla ₹ 2,00,000 and Cherry ₹ 3,00,000. It was decided that:

(a) they would receive interest on Capital 5% p.a.,

(b) Anita would get a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month,

(c) Bimla would receive commission 5% of net profit after deduction of commission, and

(d) 10% of the net divisible profit would be transferred to the General Reserve.

Before the above items were taken into account, the profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 5,00,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and the Capital Accounts of the partners.
1377.

SRCC Ltd. was registered with a capital of ₹ 25,00,000 in shares of ₹ 10 each. It issued a prospectus inviting applications for 25,000 shares at 40% premium payabl;e as follows :On application ₹ 5 (including ₹ 1 premium) , on Allotment ₹ 4 (including ₹ 1 premium) , on first call ₹ 3 (including ₹ 1 premium) , on second and final call ₹ 2 (including ₹ 1 premium) . Applications were received for 25,000 shares . All money was duly received . Pass the necessary Journal entries.

Answer» SRCC Ltd. was registered with a capital of ₹ 25,00,000 in shares of ₹ 10 each. It issued a prospectus inviting applications for 25,000 shares at 40% premium payabl;e as follows :

On application ₹ 5 (including ₹ 1 premium) , on Allotment ₹ 4 (including ₹ 1 premium) , on first call ₹ 3 (including ₹ 1 premium) , on second and final call ₹ 2 (including ₹ 1 premium) .

Applications were received for 25,000 shares . All money was duly received . Pass the necessary Journal entries.
1378.

Ramesh and Suresh were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of their capitals contributed on commencement business which were Rs 80,000 and Rs 60,000 respectively. The firm started business on April 1, 2005. According to the partnership agreement, interest on capital and drawings are 12% and 10% pa 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, 2006 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 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.

Answer»

Ramesh and Suresh were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of their capitals contributed on commencement business which were Rs 80,000 and Rs 60,000 respectively. The firm started business on April 1, 2005. According to the partnership agreement, interest on capital and drawings are 12% and 10% pa 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, 2006 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 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.

1379.

X and Y are partners sharing profits in 5:3 ratio admitted Z for 1/10share which he acquired equally for X and Y. Calculate new profitsharing ratio?

Answer»


X and Y are partners sharing profits in 5:3 ratio admitted Z for 1/10
share which he acquired equally for X and Y. Calculate new profit
sharing ratio?

1380.

XYZ Ltd . is registered with an authorised capital of ₹ 2,00,000 divided into 2,000 shares of ₹ 100 each of which , 1,000 shares were offered for public subscription at a premium of ₹ 5 per share , payable as: On application — ₹ 10 per share, On allotment — ₹ 25 per share (including premium), On first call — ₹ 40 per share On final call — ₹ 30 per share Applications were received for 1,800 shares, of which applications for 300 shares were rejected outright; the rest of the application were allotted 1,000 shares on pro rata basis. Excess application money was transferred to allotment.All the money was duly received except from Sundar , holder of 100 shares, who failed to pay allotment and first call money. His shares were later forfeited and reissued to Shyam at ₹ 60 per share ₹ 70 paid-up. Final call has not been made.Pass necessary Journal entries and prepare Cash Book in the books of XYZ Limited.

Answer» XYZ Ltd . is registered with an authorised capital of ₹ 2,00,000 divided into 2,000 shares of ₹ 100 each of which , 1,000 shares were offered for public subscription at a premium of ₹ 5 per share , payable as:

























On application ₹ 10 per share,
On allotment ₹ 25 per share (including premium),
On first call ₹ 40 per share
On final call ₹ 30 per share



Applications were received for 1,800 shares, of which applications for 300 shares were rejected outright; the rest of the application were allotted 1,000 shares on pro rata basis. Excess application money was transferred to allotment.

All the money was duly received except from Sundar , holder of 100 shares, who failed to pay allotment and first call money. His shares were later forfeited and reissued to Shyam at ₹ 60 per share ₹ 70 paid-up. Final call has not been made.

Pass necessary Journal entries and prepare Cash Book in the books of XYZ Limited.
1381.

From the following, calculate operating profit ratio: Operating cost is Rs. 1,75,000 and Revenue from Operations is Rs. 3,85,000.

Answer»

From the following, calculate operating profit ratio:

Operating cost is Rs. 1,75,000 and Revenue from Operations is Rs. 3,85,000.


1382.

Land and Building (book value) Rs. 1,60,000 sold for Rs. 3,00,000 through a broker who charged 2% commission on the deal. Journalise the transaction, at the time of dissolution of the firm.

Answer»

Land and Building (book value) Rs. 1,60,000 sold for Rs. 3,00,000 through a broker who charged 2% commission on the deal. Journalise the transaction, at the time of dissolution of the firm.

1383.

Rajan and Rajani are partners in a firm. Their capitals were Rajan ₹ 3,00,000; Rajani ₹ 2,00,000. During the year 2017-18, the firm earned a profit of ₹ 1,50,000. Calculate the value of goodwill of the firm by capitalisation of super profit assuming that the normal rate of return is 20%.

Answer» Rajan and Rajani are partners in a firm. Their capitals were Rajan ₹ 3,00,000; Rajani ₹ 2,00,000. During the year 2017-18, the firm earned a profit of ₹ 1,50,000. Calculate the value of goodwill of the firm by capitalisation of super profit assuming that the normal rate of return is 20%.
1384.

From the following information, calculate Total Assets to Debt Ratio: ₹ ₹ Fixed Assets (Gross) 6,00,000 Accumulated Depreciation 1,00,000 Non-current Investments 10,000 Long-term Loans and Advances 40,000 Current Assets 2,50,000 Current Liabilities 2,00,000 Long-term Borrowings 3,00,000 Long-term Provisions 1,00,000

Answer» From the following information, calculate Total Assets to Debt Ratio:






































Fixed Assets (Gross) 6,00,000 Accumulated Depreciation 1,00,000
Non-current Investments 10,000 Long-term Loans and Advances 40,000
Current Assets 2,50,000 Current Liabilities 2,00,000
Long-term Borrowings 3,00,000 Long-term Provisions 1,00,000


1385.

A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They admit C with 1/8 share in the profits. The new profit sharing ratio between Aand B is 4:3. The new profit sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio will be:

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A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They admit C with 1/8 share in the profits. The new profit sharing ratio between Aand B is 4:3. The new profit sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio will be:


1386.

___________________ account is prepared to find out the net effect of realisation on various assets and payment of various liabilities in case of dissolution of firm.

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___________________ account is prepared to find out the net effect of realisation on various assets and payment of various liabilities in case of dissolution of firm.


1387.

Can a partner be admitted into the partnership firm with the consent of majority partners?

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Can a partner be admitted into the partnership firm with the consent of majority partners?

1388.

From the following, calculate Gross Profit Ratio:Gross Profit:₹50,000; Revenue from Operations ₹5,00,000; Sales Return: ₹50,000.

Answer» From the following, calculate Gross Profit Ratio:

Gross Profit:₹50,000; Revenue from Operations ₹5,00,000; Sales Return: ₹50,000.
1389.

An honorarium of Rs. 5,000 has been paid by the club. Where will it be shown in the financial statement of NPO?

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An honorarium of Rs. 5,000 has been paid by the club. Where will it be shown in the financial statement of NPO?


1390.

What do you understand by analysis and interpretation of financial statements? Discuss its importance.

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What do you understand by analysis and interpretation of financial statements? Discuss its importance.

1391.

Following is the Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z as at 31st March, 2019. They shared profits in the ratio of 3 : 3 : 2: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Sundry Creditors 2,50,000 Cash at Bank 50,000 General Reserve 80,000 Bills Receivable 60,000 Partners' Loan A/cs: Debtors 80,000 X 50,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 4,000 76,000 Y 40,000 Stock 1,24,000 Capital A/cs: Fixed Assets 3,00,000 X 1,00,000 Advertisement Suspense A/c 16,000 Y 60,000 Profit and Loss A/c 4,000 Z 50,000 2,10,000 6,30,000 6,30,000 On 1st April, 2019, Y decided to retire from the firm on the following terms:(a) Stock to be reduced by ₹ 12,000.(b) Advertisement Suspense Account to be written off. (c) Provision for Doubtful Debts to be increased to ₹ 6,000.(d) Fixed Assets be appreciated by 10%.(e) Goodwill of the firm, valued at ₹ 80,000 and the amount due to the retiring partners be adjusted in X's and Z's Capital Accounts.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet to give effect to the above.

Answer» Following is the Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z as at 31st March, 2019. They shared profits in the ratio of 3 : 3 : 2:






























































































Liabilities



Amount



(₹)



Assets



Amount



(₹)


Sundry Creditors

2,50,000


Cash at Bank 50,000
General Reserve 80,000 Bills Receivable 60,000
Partners' Loan A/cs:


Debtors

80,000




X

50,000


Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts

4,000



76,000


Y 40,000 Stock 1,24,000
Capital A/cs: Fixed Assets 3,00,000
X 1,00,000 Advertisement Suspense A/c 16,000
Y

60,000




Profit and Loss A/c 4,000
Z

50,000



2,10,000











6,30,000



6,30,000









On 1st April, 2019, Y decided to retire from the firm on the following terms:

(a) Stock to be reduced by ₹ 12,000.

(b) Advertisement Suspense Account to be written off.

(c) Provision for Doubtful Debts to be increased to ₹ 6,000.

(d) Fixed Assets be appreciated by 10%.

(e) Goodwill of the firm, valued at ₹ 80,000 and the amount due to the retiring partners be adjusted in X's and Z's Capital Accounts.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet to give effect to the above.
1392.

The receipts and payments account is the summary of cash and bank transactions which helps in the preparation of ___

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The receipts and payments account is the summary of cash and bank transactions which helps in the preparation of ___


1393.

From the following balances of M/s Nilu Sarees as on March 31, 2017. Prepare trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet as on date. Account Title Debit Amount Rs Account Title Credit Amount Rs Opening stock 10,000 Sales 2,28,000 Purchases 78,000 Capital 70,000 Carriage inwards 2,500 Interest 7,000 Salaries 30,000 Commission 8,000 Commission 10,000 Creditors 28,000 Wages 11,000 Bills payable 2,370 Rent and taxes 2,800 Repairs 5,000 Telephone expenses 1,400 Legal charges 1,500 Sundry expenses 2,500 cash in hand 12,000 Debtors 30,000 Machinery 60,000 Investments 90,000 Drawings 18,000 Closing stock, as on March 31, 2017 Rs 22,000.

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From the following balances of M/s Nilu Sarees as on March 31, 2017. Prepare trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet as on date.















































































































Account Title



Debit Amount Rs



Account Title



Credit Amount

Rs



Opening stock



10,000



Sales



2,28,000



Purchases



78,000



Capital



70,000



Carriage inwards



2,500



Interest



7,000



Salaries



30,000



Commission



8,000



Commission



10,000



Creditors



28,000



Wages



11,000



Bills payable



2,370



Rent and taxes



2,800







Repairs



5,000







Telephone expenses



1,400







Legal charges



1,500







Sundry expenses



2,500







cash in hand



12,000







Debtors



30,000







Machinery



60,000







Investments



90,000







Drawings



18,000










Closing stock, as on March 31, 2017 Rs 22,000.






1394.

X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits in 2 : 2 : 1 ratio. The fixed capitals of the partners were : X ₹5,00,000; Y ₹ 5,00,000 and Z ₹ 2,50,000 respectively. The Partnership Deed provides that interest on capital is to be allowed 10% p.a. Z is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 2,000 per month. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2018 after debiting Z's salary was ₹ 4,00,000.Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Answer» X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits in 2 : 2 : 1 ratio. The fixed capitals of the partners were : X ₹5,00,000; Y ₹ 5,00,000 and Z ₹ 2,50,000 respectively. The Partnership Deed provides that interest on capital is to be allowed 10% p.a. Z is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 2,000 per month. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2018 after debiting Z's salary was ₹ 4,00,000.

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.
1395.

X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 . With effect from 1st April, 2018, they decided to share future profits equally. On the date of change in the profit-sharing ratio, the Profit and Loss Account showed a credit balance of ₹ 1,50,000. Record the necessary journal entry for the distribution of the balance int he Profit and Loss Account immediately before the change in the profit-sharing ratio.

Answer» X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 . With effect from 1st April, 2018, they decided to share future profits equally. On the date of change in the profit-sharing ratio, the Profit and Loss Account showed a credit balance of ₹ 1,50,000. Record the necessary journal entry for the distribution of the balance int he Profit and Loss Account immediately before the change in the profit-sharing ratio.
1396.

​​From the following balances extracted from the Ledger of Sri Narugopal, prepare Trial Balance as on 31st March, 2019: ₹ ₹ Capital 75,00,000 Building 7,50,000 Plant 15,00,000 Stock on 1st April, 2018 12,50,000 Cash in Hand 2,500 Cash at Bank 5,75,000 Commission Received 1,75,000 Rates, Taxes and Insurance 30,000 Discount (Dr.) 55,000 Discount (Cr.) 45,000 Purchases Return 50,000 Sundry Creditors 2,50,000 Interest Received 30,000 Sales 62,50,000 Repairing Charges 1,25,000 Book Debts 15,00,000 General Expenses 3,00,000 Rent 62,500 Wages 5,00,000 Purchases 48,00,000 Furnitures 1,20,000 Carriage and Freight 75,000 Sales Return 90,000 Delivery Van 5,00,000 Loan Advanced 6,00,000 Travelling Expenses 50,000 Office Salaries 6,25,000 Drawings 6,00,000

Answer» ​​From the following balances extracted from the Ledger of Sri Narugopal, prepare Trial Balance as on 31st March, 2019:




































































































Capital 75,00,000 Building 7,50,000
Plant 15,00,000 Stock on 1st April, 2018 12,50,000
Cash in Hand 2,500 Cash at Bank 5,75,000
Commission Received 1,75,000 Rates, Taxes and Insurance 30,000
Discount (Dr.) 55,000 Discount (Cr.) 45,000
Purchases Return 50,000 Sundry Creditors 2,50,000
Interest Received 30,000 Sales 62,50,000
Repairing Charges 1,25,000 Book Debts 15,00,000
General Expenses 3,00,000 Rent 62,500
Wages 5,00,000 Purchases 48,00,000
Furnitures 1,20,000 Carriage and Freight 75,000
Sales Return 90,000 Delivery Van 5,00,000
Loan Advanced 6,00,000 Travelling Expenses 50,000
Office Salaries 6,25,000 Drawings 6,00,000
1397.

While calculating Gross Profit, if net profit is given,___

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While calculating Gross Profit, if net profit is given,___


1398.

The balancing figure at the end of receipts & payments account is ___

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The balancing figure at the end of receipts & payments account is ___


1399.

Securities Premium Reserve Account is debited by the amount of premium that has not been received on forfeited shares. Is it correct and why?

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Securities Premium Reserve Account is debited by the amount of premium that has not been received on forfeited shares. Is it correct and why?

1400.

From the following information of Astha Ltd. for the year ended 31st March 2015, prepare Notes to Accounts on Employee Benefit Expenses: (i) Wages Rs. 5,20,000 (ii) Medical Expenses Rs. 30,000 (iii) Salaries Rs. 7,40,000 (iv) Printing and Stationery Rs. 15,000 (v) Business Promotion Expenses Rs. 50,000 (vi) Gratuity Paid Rs. 1,50,000 (vii) Contribution to Provident Fund Rs. 1,10,000

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From the following information of Astha Ltd. for the year ended 31st March 2015, prepare Notes to Accounts on Employee Benefit Expenses:

(i) Wages Rs. 5,20,000

(ii) Medical Expenses Rs. 30,000

(iii) Salaries Rs. 7,40,000

(iv) Printing and Stationery Rs. 15,000

(v) Business Promotion Expenses Rs. 50,000

(vi) Gratuity Paid Rs. 1,50,000

(vii) Contribution to Provident Fund Rs. 1,10,000