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1401.

Name the account which is opened to credit the share of profit of the deceased partner, till the time of his death to his capital account?

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Name the account which is opened to credit the share of profit of the deceased partner, till the time of his death to his capital account?

1402.

Capital Employed ₹8,00,000; Shareholders' Funds ₹2,00,000. Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio.

Answer» Capital Employed ₹8,00,000; Shareholders' Funds ₹2,00,000. Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio.
1403.

X and Y contribute ₹ 20,000 and ₹ 10,000 respectively towards capital. They decide to allow interest on capital 6% p.a. Their respective share of profits is 2 : 3 and the net profit for the year is ₹ 1,500. Show distribution of profits:(i) where there is no agreement except for interest on capitals; and(ii) where there is an agreement that the interest on capital as a charge.

Answer» X and Y contribute ₹ 20,000 and ₹ 10,000 respectively towards capital. They decide to allow interest on capital 6% p.a. Their respective share of profits is 2 : 3 and the net profit for the year is ₹ 1,500. Show distribution of profits:

(i) where there is no agreement except for interest on capitals; and

(ii) where there is an agreement that the interest on capital as a charge.
1404.

Vijay Laxmi Ltd. invited applications for 10,000; 12% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of ₹ 70 per debenture .The full amount was payable on application.Applications were received for 13,500 debentures. Applications for 3,500 debentures were rejected and application money was refunded . Debentures were allotted to the remaining applications .

Answer» Vijay Laxmi Ltd. invited applications for 10,000; 12% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of ₹ 70 per debenture .The full amount was payable on application.

Applications were received for 13,500 debentures. Applications for 3,500 debentures were rejected and application money was refunded . Debentures were allotted to the remaining applications .
1405.

ABC Co. has current assets of Rs. 50,000 and total assets of Rs. 1,50,000. ABC has current liabilities of Rs. 30,000 and total liabilities of Rs. 80,000. What is the amount of ABC's Shareholders' Fund?

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ABC Co. has current assets of Rs. 50,000 and total assets of Rs. 1,50,000. ABC has current liabilities of Rs. 30,000 and total liabilities of Rs. 80,000. What is the amount of ABC's Shareholders' Fund?


1406.

X, Y and Z 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 . with effect from 1st April, 2018. Workmen Compensation Reserve appears at ₹ 1,20,000 in the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2018 and Workmen Compensation Claim is estimated at ₹ 1,50,000. Pass journal entries for the accounting treatment of Workmen Compensation Reserve.

Answer» X, Y and Z 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 . with effect from 1st April, 2018. Workmen Compensation Reserve appears at ₹ 1,20,000 in the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2018 and Workmen Compensation Claim is estimated at ₹ 1,50,000. Pass journal entries for the accounting treatment of Workmen Compensation Reserve.
1407.

Market value of a share is Rs 200. If the brokerage rate is 0.3% then find the purchase value of the share.

Answer» Market value of a share is Rs 200. If the brokerage rate is 0.3% then find the purchase value of the share.
1408.

On 1-1-2008, Uday and Kaushal entered into partnership with fixed capitals of Rs 7,00,000, and Rs 3,00,000 respectively. They were doing good business and were interested in its expansion, but could not do the same because of lack of capital. Therefore to have more capitals, they admitted Govind as a new partner on 1-1-2010. Govind bought Rs 10,00,000 as capital and the new profit sharing ratio decided was 3:2:5. On 1-1-2012 another new partner Hari was admitted with a capital of Rs 8,00,000 for 1/10th share in the profits, which he acquired equally from Uday, Kaushal and Govind. On 1-4-2014 Govind died and his share was taken over by Uday and Hari equally. Calculate : (i) The sacrificing ratio of Uday and Kaushal on Govind's admission. (ii) New profit sharing ratio of Uday, Kaushal, Govind and Hari on Hari's admission. (iii) New profit sharing ratio of Uday, Kaushal and Hari on Govind's death.

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On 1-1-2008, Uday and Kaushal entered into partnership with fixed capitals of Rs 7,00,000, and Rs 3,00,000 respectively. They were doing good business and were interested in its expansion, but could not do the same because of lack of capital. Therefore to have more capitals, they admitted Govind as a new partner on 1-1-2010. Govind bought Rs 10,00,000 as capital and the new profit sharing ratio decided was 3:2:5. On 1-1-2012 another new partner Hari was admitted with a capital of Rs 8,00,000 for 1/10th share in the profits, which he acquired equally from Uday, Kaushal and Govind. On 1-4-2014 Govind died and his share was taken over by Uday and Hari equally.

Calculate :

(i) The sacrificing ratio of Uday and Kaushal on Govind's admission.

(ii) New profit sharing ratio of Uday, Kaushal, Govind and Hari on Hari's admission.

(iii) New profit sharing ratio of Uday, Kaushal and Hari on Govind's death.

1409.

X,Y and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They admit A into partnership and give him 1/5th share of profits. Find the new profit-sharing ratio.

Answer» X,Y and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They admit A into partnership and give him 1/5th share of profits. Find the new profit-sharing ratio.
1410.

Following is the Balance Sheet of A, B and C as at 31st March, 2011. They shared profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Capital and LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsSundry Creditors5,00,000Cash at Bank10,000General Reserve2,50,000Debtors6,00,000Partners Loan A/cs :Less : Provision forB1,80,000 Doubtful Debts(25,000)––––––––––5,75,000C1,20,000––––––––––3,00,000Stock3,40,000Capital A/cs :Land & Buildings10,00,000A5,00,000Advertisement Suspense A/c60,000B3,00,000Profit and Loss A/c15,000C1,50,000––––––––––9,50,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯20,00,000––––––––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯20,00,000–––––––––––––––––––––– B retires on 1st April, 2011 on the following terms : (i) Stock is overvalued by Rs 20,000 and land & buildings are undervalued by Rs 1,00,000. (ii) Provision for doubtful debts is to be increased to Rs 30,000. (iii) Old credit balances of Sundry Creditors Rs 40,000 be written off. (iv) A computer purchased on 1st October, 2010 for Rs 50,000 debited to Office Expenses Account is to be brought into account charging depreciation 20% p.a. (v) Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs 1,50,000 and the amount due to B be adjusted in the capital accounts of A and C. Prepare the Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and the new Balance Sheet.

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Following is the Balance Sheet of A, B and C as at 31st March, 2011. They shared profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1.

Capital and LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsSundry Creditors5,00,000Cash at Bank10,000General Reserve2,50,000Debtors6,00,000Partners Loan A/cs :Less : Provision forB1,80,000 Doubtful Debts(25,000)––––––––5,75,000C1,20,000––––––––3,00,000Stock3,40,000Capital A/cs :Land & Buildings10,00,000A5,00,000Advertisement Suspense A/c60,000B3,00,000Profit and Loss A/c15,000C1,50,000––––––––9,50,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯20,00,000––––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯20,00,000––––––––––––––––––

B retires on 1st April, 2011 on the following terms :

(i) Stock is overvalued by Rs 20,000 and land & buildings are undervalued by Rs 1,00,000.

(ii) Provision for doubtful debts is to be increased to Rs 30,000.

(iii) Old credit balances of Sundry Creditors Rs 40,000 be written off.

(iv) A computer purchased on 1st October, 2010 for Rs 50,000 debited to Office Expenses Account is to be brought into account charging depreciation 20% p.a.

(v) Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs 1,50,000 and the amount due to B be adjusted in the capital accounts of A and C.

Prepare the Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and the new Balance Sheet.

1411.

Kapil purchased goods for Rs 21,000 from Gaurav on 1.2.2017 and accepted a bill of exchange drawn by Gaurav for the same amount. The bill was payable after one month. On 25.2.2017 Gaurav sent the bill to his bank for collection. The bill was duly presented by the bank. Kapil dishonoured the bill and the bank paid Rs 100 as noting charges. Record the necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kapil and Gourav.

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Kapil purchased goods for Rs 21,000 from Gaurav on 1.2.2017 and accepted a bill of exchange drawn by Gaurav for the same amount. The bill was payable after one month. On 25.2.2017 Gaurav sent the bill to his bank for collection. The bill was duly presented by the bank. Kapil dishonoured the bill and the bank paid Rs 100 as noting charges. Record the necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kapil and Gourav.






1412.

On April 1,2018, a Limited Company was incorporated with an authorised capital of Rs 8,00,000 divided into shares of Rs 10 each. It offered to the public for subscription of 60,000 shares payable as follows: On ApplicationRs 3 per shareOn Application (May 1,2018)Rs 2 per shareOn First and Final Call (One month after allotment)Rs 5 per share Public applied for 92,000 shares and the application money was duly received on April 15, 2018.Applications for 2,000 shares were rejected and applicants for 90,000 shares were allotted 60,000 shares. Give journal entries to record the transactions in the books of the company if: (i) The amount due has been duly received. (ii) The company maintains the combined account for application and allotment.

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On April 1,2018, a Limited Company was incorporated with an authorised capital of Rs 8,00,000 divided into shares of Rs 10 each.

It offered to the public for subscription of 60,000 shares payable as follows:

On ApplicationRs 3 per shareOn Application (May 1,2018)Rs 2 per shareOn First and Final Call (One month after allotment)Rs 5 per share

Public applied for 92,000 shares and the application money was duly received on April 15, 2018.Applications for 2,000 shares were rejected and applicants for 90,000 shares were allotted 60,000 shares.

Give journal entries to record the transactions in the books of the company if:

(i) The amount due has been duly received.

(ii) The company maintains the combined account for application and allotment.

1413.

Average profit earned by a firm is ₹ 80,000 which includes undervaluation of stock of ₹ 8,000 on an average basis. The capital invested in the business is ​₹ 8,00,000 and the normal rate of return is 8%. Calculate goodwill of the firm on the basis of 7 times the super profit.

Answer» Average profit earned by a firm is ₹ 80,000 which includes undervaluation of stock of ₹ 8,000 on an average basis. The capital invested in the business is ​₹ 8,00,000 and the normal rate of return is 8%. Calculate goodwill of the firm on the basis of 7 times the super profit.
1414.

Which account is debited at the time of receipt of application money?

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Which account is debited at the time of receipt of application money?


1415.

The firm of Harry, Porter and Ali, who have been sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1, have existed for same years. Ali wants that he should get equal share in the profits with Harry and Porter and he further wishes that the change in the profit sharing ratio should come into effect retrospectively were for the last three year. Harry and Porter have agreement on this account. The profits for the last three years were: Rs 2014-15 22,000 2015-16 24,000 2016-17 29,000 Show adjustment of profits by means of a single adjustment journal entry.

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The firm of Harry, Porter and Ali, who have been sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1, have existed for same years. Ali wants that he should get equal share in the profits with Harry and Porter and he further wishes that the change in the profit sharing ratio should come into effect retrospectively were for the last three year. Harry and Porter have agreement on this account. The profits for the last three years were:



























Rs



2014-15



22,000



2015-16



24,000



2016-17



29,000






Show adjustment of profits by means of a single adjustment journal entry.




1416.

Mohan and Sohan were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 . They admitted Ram for 1/4th share on 1st April, 2018. It was agreed that goodwill of the firm will be valued at 3 years' purchase of the average profit of last 4 years which were ₹ 50,000 for 2014-15, ₹ 60,000 for 2015-16, ₹ 90,000 for 2016-17 and ₹ 70,000 for 2017-18. Ram did not bring his share of goodwill premium in cash. Record the necessary journal entries in the books of the firm on Ram's admission when:(a) Goodwill appears in the books at ₹ 2,02,500.(b) Goodwill appears in the books at ₹ 2,500.(c) Goodwill appears in the books at ₹ 2,02,000.

Answer» Mohan and Sohan were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 . They admitted Ram for 1/4th share on 1st April, 2018. It was agreed that goodwill of the firm will be valued at 3 years' purchase of the average profit of last 4 years which were ₹ 50,000 for 2014-15, ₹ 60,000 for 2015-16, ₹ 90,000 for 2016-17 and ₹ 70,000 for 2017-18. Ram did not bring his share of goodwill premium in cash. Record the necessary journal entries in the books of the firm on Ram's admission when:

(a) Goodwill appears in the books at ₹ 2,02,500.

(b) Goodwill appears in the books at ₹ 2,500.

(c) Goodwill appears in the books at ₹ 2,02,000.
1417.

The following are the extracts from the trial balance of M/s Bhola and Sons as on March 31, 2017 Account title Debit Rs Credit Rs Opening Stock 2,00,000 Purchases 8,10,000 Sales 10,10,000 10,10,000 10,10,000 (Only relevant items)Closing Stock as on date was valued at Rs 3,00,000.You are required to record the necessary journal entries and show how the above items will appear in the trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet of M/s Bhola and Sons.

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The following are the extracts from the trial balance of M/s Bhola and Sons as on March 31, 2017





































Account title



Debit



Rs



Credit



Rs



Opening Stock



2,00,000





Purchases



8,10,000





Sales





10,10,000





10,10,000



10,10,000












(Only relevant items)



Closing Stock as on date was valued at Rs 3,00,000.



You are required to record the necessary journal entries and show how the above items will appear in the trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet of M/s Bhola and Sons.


1418.

When there is any term related to dissolution of firm in the partnership agreement, it is known as …………

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When there is any term related to dissolution of firm in the partnership agreement, it is known as …………


1419.

Rent is a __________

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Rent is a __________


1420.

A company issued 10,000 shares to the public and the company received applications for 8,000 shares from the public. This situation is called ?

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A company issued 10,000 shares to the public and the company received applications for 8,000 shares from the public. This situation is called ?


1421.

A, B and C were equal partners . On 31st March,2018, their Balance Sheet stood as: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Creditors 50,400 Cash 3,700 Reserve 12,000 Stock 20,100 Capital A/cs: Debtors 62,600 A 30,000 Investments 16,000 B 25,000 Furniture 6,500 C 15,000 70,000 Building 23,500 1,32,400 1,32,400 The firm was dissolved on the above date on the following terms:(a) For the purpose of dissolution, Investments were valued at ₹ 18,000 and A took over the Investments at this value.(b) Fixed Assets realised ₹ 29,700 whereas Stock and Debtors realised ₹ 80,000.(c) Expenses of realisation amounted to ₹ 1,300.(d) Creditors allowed a discount of ₹ 800.(e) One Bill receivable for ₹ 1,500 under discount was dishonoured as the acceptor had become insolvent and was unable to pay anything and hence the bill had to be met by the firm .Prepare Realisation Account , Partner's Capital Accounts and Cash Account showing how the accounts would finally be settled among the partners.

Answer» A, B and C were equal partners . On 31st March,2018, their Balance Sheet stood as:











































































Liabilities





Assets




Creditors 50,400 Cash 3,700
Reserve 12,000 Stock 20,100
Capital A/cs: Debtors 62,600
A 30,000 Investments 16,000

B



25,000





Furniture



6,500



C



15,000



70,000



Building



23,500





1,32,400





1,32,400


















The firm was dissolved on the above date on the following terms:

(a) For the purpose of dissolution, Investments were valued at ₹ 18,000 and A took over the Investments at this value.

(b) Fixed Assets realised ₹ 29,700 whereas Stock and Debtors realised ₹ 80,000.

(c) Expenses of realisation amounted to ₹ 1,300.

(d) Creditors allowed a discount of ₹ 800.

(e) One Bill receivable for ₹ 1,500 under discount was dishonoured as the acceptor had become insolvent and was unable to pay anything and hence the bill had to be met by the firm .

Prepare Realisation Account , Partner's Capital Accounts and Cash Account showing how the accounts would finally be settled among the partners.
1422.

X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. They employed Z as their Manager to whom they paid a salary of ₹ 7,500 per month. Z had deposited ₹ 2,00,000 on which interest was payable ₹ 9% p.a. At the end off the accounting year (i.e., 31st March, 2018) 2017-18 (after division of the year's profits), it was decided that Z should be treated as a partner with effect from 1st April, 2014 with 1/6th share of profits, his deposit being considered as capital carrying interest 6% p.a. like capitals of other partners. The firm's profits and losses after allowing interest on capitals were – 2014-15:Profit ₹ 5,90,000; 2015-16: Profit ₹ 6,26,000; 2016-17: Loss ₹ 40,000 and 2017-18: Profit ₹ 7,80,000.Record necessary Journal entries to give effect to the above.

Answer» X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. They employed Z as their Manager to whom they paid a salary of ₹ 7,500 per month. Z had deposited ₹ 2,00,000 on which interest was payable ₹ 9% p.a. At the end off the accounting year (i.e., 31st March, 2018) 2017-18 (after division of the year's profits), it was decided that Z should be treated as a partner with effect from 1st April, 2014 with 1/6th share of profits, his deposit being considered as capital carrying interest 6% p.a. like capitals of other partners. The firm's profits and losses after allowing interest on capitals were – 2014-15:

Profit ₹ 5,90,000; 2015-16: Profit ₹ 6,26,000; 2016-17: Loss ₹ 40,000 and 2017-18: Profit ₹ 7,80,000.

Record necessary Journal entries to give effect to the above.
1423.

In case of death of a partner :

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In case of death of a partner :


1424.

X Ltd. invited application for 10,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each issued at par . The amount was payable on application . The issue was oversubscribed by 2,000 shares and allotment was made on pro rata basis. Pass necessary Journal entries.

Answer» X Ltd. invited application for 10,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each issued at par . The amount was payable on application . The issue was oversubscribed by 2,000 shares and allotment was made on pro rata basis. Pass necessary Journal entries.
1425.

Show an Accounting Equation for the following transactions:(i) D. Mahapatra commenced business with cash ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 by cheque; goods ₹ 60,000; machinery ₹ 1,00,000 and furniture ₹ 50,000.(ii) 1/3rd of above goods sold at a profit of 10% on cost and half of the payment is received in cash.(iii) Depreciation on machinery provided 10%.(iv) Cash withdrawn for personal use ₹ 10,000.(v) Interest on drawings charged 5%.(vi) Goods Sold to Gupta for ₹ 10,000 and received a Bill Receivable for the same amount for 3 months.(vii) Received ₹ 10,000 from Gupta against the Bills Receivable on its maturity.

Answer» Show an Accounting Equation for the following transactions:

(i) D. Mahapatra commenced business with cash ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 by cheque; goods ₹ 60,000; machinery ₹ 1,00,000 and furniture ₹ 50,000.

(ii) 1/3rd of above goods sold at a profit of 10% on cost and half of the payment is received in cash.

(iii) Depreciation on machinery provided 10%.

(iv) Cash withdrawn for personal use ₹ 10,000.

(v) Interest on drawings charged 5%.

(vi) Goods Sold to Gupta for ₹ 10,000 and received a Bill Receivable for the same amount for 3 months.

(vii) Received ₹ 10,000 from Gupta against the Bills Receivable on its maturity.
1426.

Calculate the interest on drawings of Mr. Arun at 10% p.a. for the year ended 31st March,2017 in each of the following alternative cases: Case (a) If he withdrew Rs 5,000 p.m. in the beginning of every month; Case (b) If he withdrew Rs 5,000 p.m. at the end of every month; Case (c) If he withdrew Rs 5,000 p.m. during the year; Case (d) If he withdrew Rs 60,000 during the year; Case (e) If he withdrew as follows: Rs1st June, 201620,00031st August, 201610,00031st Oct., 201618,0001st Feb., 201712,000 Case (f) If he withdrew Rs 15,000 in the beginning of each quarter; Case (g) If he withdrew Rs 15,000 at the end of each quarter; Case (h) If he withdrew Rs 15,000 during the middle of each quarter;

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Calculate the interest on drawings of Mr. Arun at 10% p.a. for the year ended 31st March,2017 in each of the following alternative cases:

Case (a) If he withdrew Rs 5,000 p.m. in the beginning of every month;

Case (b) If he withdrew Rs 5,000 p.m. at the end of every month;

Case (c) If he withdrew Rs 5,000 p.m. during the year;

Case (d) If he withdrew Rs 60,000 during the year;

Case (e) If he withdrew as follows:

Rs1st June, 201620,00031st August, 201610,00031st Oct., 201618,0001st Feb., 201712,000

Case (f) If he withdrew Rs 15,000 in the beginning of each quarter;

Case (g) If he withdrew Rs 15,000 at the end of each quarter;

Case (h) If he withdrew Rs 15,000 during the middle of each quarter;

1427.

Anand Ltd. arrived at a net income of Rs 5,00,000 for the year ended March 31, 2017. Depreciation for the year was Rs 2,00,000. There was a gain of Rs 50,000 on assets sold which was credited to profit and loss account. Bills Receivables increased during the year Rs 40,000 and Bills Payables also increased by Rs 60,000. Compute the cash flow operating activities by the indirect approach.

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Anand Ltd. arrived at a net income of Rs 5,00,000 for the year ended March 31, 2017. Depreciation for the year was Rs 2,00,000. There was a gain of Rs 50,000 on assets sold which was credited to profit and loss account. Bills Receivables increased during the year Rs 40,000 and Bills Payables also increased by Rs 60,000. Compute the cash flow operating activities by the indirect approach.

1428.

X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. With effect from 1st April, 2019, 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 in the 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, 2019, 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 in the Profit and Loss Account immediately before the change in the profit-sharing ratio.
1429.

Receipts and payments account shows a payment for stationery amounting to Rs. 40,000 and there is an opening and closing stationery amounting to Rs. 12,000 and Rs. 15,000. What is the amount to be considered as an expense in income and expenditure account?

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Receipts and payments account shows a payment for stationery amounting to Rs. 40,000 and there is an opening and closing stationery amounting to Rs. 12,000 and Rs. 15,000. What is the amount to be considered as an expense in income and expenditure account?


1430.

Brinda Ltd., has furnished the following information: (a) 25,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each; (b) Bank Loan of Rs. 10,00,000 repayable after 5 years; (c) Interest on debentures is yet to be paid. Show the above items in the balance sheet of the company as at March 31, 2017.

Answer» Brinda Ltd., has furnished the following information:
(a) 25,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each;
(b) Bank Loan of Rs. 10,00,000 repayable after 5 years;
(c) Interest on debentures is yet to be paid.

Show the above items in the balance sheet of the company as at March 31, 2017.
1431.

Commitment charges, loan processing charges, guarantee charges, loan facilitation charges, discounts/premium on borrowings, other ancillary costs are shown under ...........

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Commitment charges, loan processing charges, guarantee charges, loan facilitation charges, discounts/premium on borrowings, other ancillary costs are shown under ...........


1432.

X, Y and Z carrying on business as merchants and sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 ,dissolved their firm as at 31st March, 2018 on which date their Balance Sheet was as follows: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Sundry Creditors 41,500 Cash at Bank 22,500 Bills Payable 20,000 Stock 80,000 Bank Loan 40,000 Debtors 50,000 General Reserve 50,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 2,500 47,500 Investments Fluctuation Reserve 40,000 Investments 55,000 Capital A/cs: Premises 1,51,500 X 75,000 Y 75,000 Z 15,000 1,65,000 3,56,500 3,56,500 A bill for ₹ 5,000 received from Mohan discounted from bank is not met on maturity.The assets except Cash at Bank and Investments were sold to a company which paid ₹ 3,25,000 in cash.The Investments were sold and ₹ 56,500 were received. Mohan proved insolvent and a dividend of 50% was received from his estate . Sundry Creditors (including Bills Payable) were paid ₹ 57,500 in full settlement. Realisation Expenses amounted to ₹ 15,000.Prepare Realisation Account , Partners' Capital Accounts and Bank Account .

Answer» X, Y and Z carrying on business as merchants and sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 ,dissolved their firm as at 31st March, 2018 on which date their Balance Sheet was as follows:








































































































Liabilities





Assets





Sundry Creditors


41,500

Cash at Bank


22,500
Bills Payable 20,000 Stock 80,000
Bank Loan 40,000 Debtors 50,000
General Reserve 50,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 2,500 47,500
Investments Fluctuation Reserve 40,000 Investments 55,000
Capital A/cs: Premises 1,51,500

X

75,000


Y 75,000
Z 15,000 1,65,000


3,56,500


3,56,500









A bill for ₹ 5,000 received from Mohan discounted from bank is not met on maturity.

The assets except Cash at Bank and Investments were sold to a company which paid ₹ 3,25,000 in cash.The Investments were sold and ₹ 56,500 were received. Mohan proved insolvent and a dividend of 50% was received from his estate . Sundry Creditors (including Bills Payable) were paid ₹ 57,500 in full settlement. Realisation Expenses amounted to ₹ 15,000.

Prepare Realisation Account , Partners' Capital Accounts and Bank Account .
1433.

All partners wish to dissolve the firm. Yastin, a partner wants that her loan of Rs 2,00,000 must be paid off before the payment of capitals to the partners. But, Amart, another partner wants that the capitals must be paid before the payment of Yastin’s loan. You are required to settle the conflict giving reasons.

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All partners wish to dissolve the firm. Yastin, a partner wants that her loan of Rs 2,00,000 must be paid off before the payment of capitals to the partners. But, Amart, another partner wants that the capitals must be paid before the payment of Yastin’s loan. You are required to settle the conflict giving reasons.

1434.

Amit and Viney are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in 3:1 ratio. On 1.1.2017 they admitted Ranjan as a partner. On Ranjan’s admission the profit and loss account of Amit and Viney showed a debit balance of Rs 40,000. Record necessary journal entry for the treatment of the same.

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Amit and Viney are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in 3:1 ratio. On 1.1.2017 they admitted Ranjan as a partner. On Ranjan’s admission the profit and loss account of Amit and Viney showed a debit balance of Rs 40,000. Record necessary journal entry for the treatment of the same.

1435.

The following information is available from Sachin, who maintains books of accounts on single entry system: 1st April, 2016 (₹) 31st March, 2017 (₹) Cash and Bank 20,000 21,000 Sundry Debtors 17,000 25,000 Stock 40,000 60,000 Furniture 29,000 29,000 Sundry Creditors 32,000 22,000 10% Loan from Mrs. Sachin 30,000 30,000 Sachin withdrew ₹ 5,000 from the business every month for meeting his household expenses. During the year, he sold investments held by him privately for ₹ 35,000 and invested the amount in his business.At the end of the year 2016-17, it was found that full year's interest on loan from Mrs. Sachin had not been paid. Depreciation 10% per annum was to be provided on furniture for the full year. Shop assistant was to be given a share of 5% on the profits ascertained before charging such share.Calculate profit earned during the year ended 31st March, 2017 by Sachin.

Answer» The following information is available from Sachin, who maintains books of accounts on single entry system:







































1st April, 2016

()
31st March, 2017

()
Cash and Bank 20,000 21,000
Sundry Debtors 17,000 25,000
Stock 40,000 60,000
Furniture 29,000 29,000
Sundry Creditors 32,000 22,000
10% Loan from Mrs. Sachin 30,000 30,000



Sachin withdrew ₹ 5,000 from the business every month for meeting his household expenses. During the year, he sold investments held by him privately for ₹ 35,000 and invested the amount in his business.

At the end of the year 2016-17, it was found that full year's interest on loan from Mrs. Sachin had not been paid. Depreciation 10% per annum was to be provided on furniture for the full year. Shop assistant was to be given a share of 5% on the profits ascertained before charging such share.

Calculate profit earned during the year ended 31st March, 2017 by Sachin.
1436.

G.Ltd. issued 75,00,000, 6% Debenture of Rs 50 each at par payable Rs 15 on application and Rs 35 on allotment, redeemable at par after 7 years from the date of issue of debenture. Record necessary entries in the books of Company.

Answer»

G.Ltd. issued 75,00,000, 6% Debenture of Rs 50 each at par payable Rs 15 on application and Rs 35 on allotment, redeemable at par after 7 years from the date of issue of debenture. Record necessary entries in the books of Company.

1437.

Donations are received for ____________ purpose.

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Donations are received for ____________ purpose.


1438.

On 1st April, 2018, Mohit started business with a capital of ₹ 50,000. He made the following transactions: 2018 ₹ April 03 Purchased goods from Rita on credit for 20,000 April 04 Cash paid to Rita 10,000 April 06 Goods sold to Rohit 25,000 April 08 Received cash from Rohit 20,000 April 12 Goods purchased from Rita 12,000 April 18 Cash paid to Rita 20,000 April 25 Goods sold to Rohit 10,000 April 30 Received cash from Rohit 6,000 You are required to journalise the above transactions and show the respective Ledger accounts.

Answer» On 1st April, 2018, Mohit started business with a capital of ₹ 50,000. He made the following transactions:





















































2018
April 03 Purchased goods from Rita on credit for 20,000
April 04 Cash paid to Rita 10,000
April 06 Goods sold to Rohit 25,000
April 08 Received cash from Rohit 20,000
April 12 Goods purchased from Rita 12,000
April 18 Cash paid to Rita 20,000
April 25 Goods sold to Rohit 10,000
April 30 Received cash from Rohit 6,000

You are required to journalise the above transactions and show the respective Ledger accounts.
1439.

What is meant by 'Premium on Redemption of Debentures'?

Answer»

What is meant by 'Premium on Redemption of Debentures'?

1440.

Which of the following account will be debited when interest on capital is charged against the distribution of profit?

Answer»

Which of the following account will be debited when interest on capital is charged against the distribution of profit?


1441.

Following is the Balance Sheet of X and Y as at 31st March, 2018 . Z is admitted as a partner on that date when the position of X and Y was: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ X's Capital 10,000 Cash in Hand 9,000 Y's Capital 8,000 18,000 Debtors 11,000 Creditors 12,000 Stock 12,000 General Reserve 16,000 Building 8,000 Workmen Compensation Reserve 4,000 Machinery 10,000 50,000 50,000 X and Y share profits in the proportion of 3 : 2 . The following terms of admission are agreed upon :(a) Revaluation of assets : Building ₹ 18,000; Stock ₹ 16,000.(b) The liability on Workmen Compensation Reserve is determined at ₹ 2,000.(c) Z brought as his share of goodwill ₹ 10,000 in cash.(d) Z was to bring in further cash as would make his capital equal to 20% of the combined capital of X and after above revaluation and adjustments are carried out .(e) The further profit-sharing proportions were: X—2/5th, Y—2/5th and Z—1/5th.Prepare new Balance Sheet of the firm and Capital Accounts of the Partners'

Answer» Following is the Balance Sheet of X and Y as at 31st March, 2018 . Z is admitted as a partner on that date when the position of X and Y was:






































































Liabilities





Assets





X's Capital



10,000





Cash in Hand



9,000



Y's Capital

8,000 18,000 Debtors 11,000
Creditors 12,000 Stock 12,000
General Reserve 16,000 Building 8,000
Workmen Compensation Reserve 4,000 Machinery 10,000











50,000





50,000













X and Y share profits in the proportion of 3 : 2 . The following terms of admission are agreed upon :

(a) Revaluation of assets : Building ₹ 18,000; Stock ₹ 16,000.

(b) The liability on Workmen Compensation Reserve is determined at ₹ 2,000.

(c) Z brought as his share of goodwill ₹ 10,000 in cash.

(d) Z was to bring in further cash as would make his capital equal to 20% of the combined capital of X and after above revaluation and adjustments are carried out .

(e) The further profit-sharing proportions were: X2/5th, Y2/5th and Z1/5th.

Prepare new Balance Sheet of the firm and Capital Accounts of the Partners'

1442.

Kavita and Pradeep are partners, sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They employed Chandan as their manager, to whom they paid a salary of Rs 750 p.m. Chandan deposited Rs 20,000 on which interest is payable 9% p.a. At the end of 2017 (after the division of profit), it was decided that Chandan should be treated as partner w.e.f. Jan. 1, 2014 with 1/6 th share in profits. His deposit being considered as capital carrying interest 6% p.a. like capital of other partners. Firm’s profits after allowing interest on capital were as follows: Rs 2014 Profit 59,000 2015 Profit 62,000 2016 Loss (4,000) 2017 Profit 78,000 Record the necessary journal entries to give effect to the above.

Answer»






Kavita and Pradeep are partners, sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They employed Chandan as their manager, to whom they paid a salary of Rs 750 p.m. Chandan deposited Rs 20,000 on which interest is payable 9% p.a. At the end of 2017 (after the division of profit), it was decided that Chandan should be treated as partner w.e.f. Jan. 1, 2014 with 1/6 th share in profits. His deposit being considered as capital carrying interest 6% p.a. like capital of other partners. Firm’s profits after allowing interest on capital were as follows:






































Rs



2014



Profit



59,000



2015



Profit



62,000



2016



Loss



(4,000)



2017



Profit



78,000






Record the necessary journal entries to give effect to the above.


1443.

Enter the following transactions in the petty cash book with appropriate analysis columns: 2017 (₹) Feb. 1 Received from cashier ₹ 9,250, the amount required to make up the amount of the 'imprest' viz., 10,000 Feb. 3 Chowkidar's Wages 500 Pencils, Pens etc. 250 Feb. 5 Bus fare to workmen sent to customer's premises 600 Feb. 7 Paid for wages 200 Feb. 10 Postage 800 Feb. 12 Three Wheeler's charges for manager's trip to the city 100 Feb. 12 Wages to casual labourer 850 Feb. 14 Repair of furniture 300 Feb. 14 Repair of scooter 400 Feb. 18 Taxi fare to assistant manager 750 Feb. 20 Refreshment to Customers 450 Feb. 22 Paid for cartage 1,500 Feb. 25 Locks purchased 1,200 Feb. 25 Conveyance 250 Feb. 26 Paid for writing pads and registers 900 Feb. 28 Courier Charges 550

Answer» Enter the following transactions in the petty cash book with appropriate analysis columns:






























































































2017



(₹)


Feb. 1 Received from cashier ₹ 9,250, the amount required to make up the amount of the 'imprest' viz., 10,000
Feb. 3 Chowkidar's Wages 500
Pencils, Pens etc. 250
Feb. 5 Bus fare to workmen sent to customer's premises 600
Feb. 7 Paid for wages 200
Feb. 10 Postage 800
Feb. 12 Three Wheeler's charges for manager's trip to the city 100
Feb. 12 Wages to casual labourer 850
Feb. 14 Repair of furniture 300
Feb. 14 Repair of scooter 400
Feb. 18 Taxi fare to assistant manager 750
Feb. 20 Refreshment to Customers 450
Feb. 22 Paid for cartage 1,500
Feb. 25 Locks purchased 1,200
Feb. 25 Conveyance 250
Feb. 26 Paid for writing pads and registers 900
Feb. 28 Courier Charges 550
1444.

Prepare a Cash Flow Statement from the following Balance Sheet (Revised) : ParticularsNote31−03−201331−03−2012No.Amount(Rs)Amount(Rs)1. Equity and Liabilities(1) Shareholder's Funds :(a) Share Capital6,30,0005,60,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus13,08,0001,82,000(2) Current LiabilitiesTrade Payables2,80,0001,82,000 Total12,18,0009,24,000II. Assets(1)Non-current Assets:(a)Fixed Assets:Tangible Assets - Plant3,92,0002,80,000(2)Current Assets:(a)Inventories98,0001,40,000(b)Trade Receivables6,30,0004,20,000(c)Cash and Cash Equivalents98,00084,000 Total12,18,0009,24,000 Particulars31−03−201331−03−2012Amount(Rs)Amount(Rs)Reserves and SurplusSurplus (Balance in statement of P and L)3,08,0001,82,000 Additional Information : (i) An old machinery having book value of Rs 42,000 was sold for Rs 56,000. (ii) Depreciation provided on machinery during the year was Rs 28,000.

Answer»

Prepare a Cash Flow Statement from the following Balance Sheet (Revised) :

ParticularsNote3103201331032012No.Amount(Rs)Amount(Rs)1. Equity and Liabilities(1) Shareholder's Funds :(a) Share Capital6,30,0005,60,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus13,08,0001,82,000(2) Current LiabilitiesTrade Payables2,80,0001,82,000 Total12,18,0009,24,000II. Assets(1)Non-current Assets:(a)Fixed Assets:Tangible Assets - Plant3,92,0002,80,000(2)Current Assets:(a)Inventories98,0001,40,000(b)Trade Receivables6,30,0004,20,000(c)Cash and Cash Equivalents98,00084,000 Total12,18,0009,24,000

Particulars3103201331032012Amount(Rs)Amount(Rs)Reserves and SurplusSurplus (Balance in statement of P and L)3,08,0001,82,000

Additional Information : (i) An old machinery having book value of Rs 42,000 was sold for Rs 56,000. (ii) Depreciation provided on machinery during the year was Rs 28,000.

1445.

On Jan. 01, 2016 Arun sold goods for Rs 30,000 to Sunil. 50% of the payment was made immediately by Sunil on which Arun allowed a cash discount of 2%. For the balance Sunil drew a promissory note in favour of Arun payable after 20 days. Since, the date of maturity of bill was a public holiday, Arun presented the bill on a day, as per the provisions of Negotiable Instrument Act which was met by Sunil. State the date on which the bill was presented by Arun for payment and Journalise the above transactions in the books of Arun and Sunil.

Answer»

On Jan. 01, 2016 Arun sold goods for Rs 30,000 to Sunil. 50% of the payment was made immediately by Sunil on which Arun allowed a cash discount of 2%. For the balance Sunil drew a promissory note in favour of Arun payable after 20 days. Since, the date of maturity of bill was a public holiday, Arun presented the bill on a day, as per the provisions of Negotiable Instrument Act which was met by Sunil. State the date on which the bill was presented by Arun for payment and Journalise the above transactions in the books of Arun and Sunil.






1446.

Under which heads will the following items be shown in the Balance Sheet of a Company (i) Bank Balance; (ii) Investments (Long-term); (iii) Outstanding Salary; (iv) Authorised Capital; (v) Bills Payable; (vi) Unclaimed Dividents; (vii) Shares Option Outstanding Account; (viii) General Reserve; and (ix) Subsidy Reserve?

Answer» Under which heads will the following items be shown in the Balance Sheet of a Company
























(i) Bank Balance; (ii) Investments (Long-term); (iii) Outstanding Salary;
(iv) Authorised Capital; (v) Bills Payable;
(vi) Unclaimed Dividents; (vii) Shares Option Outstanding Account;
(viii) General Reserve; and (ix) Subsidy Reserve?
1447.

Nipa Limited issued ₹ 10,00,000 Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10% , payable 25% on application (including premium) and the balance on allotment . The debentures were applied for and the amount was dully received.You are required to give Journal entries and prepare Cash Book.

Answer» Nipa Limited issued ₹ 10,00,000 Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10% , payable 25% on application (including premium) and the balance on allotment . The debentures were applied for and the amount was dully received.

You are required to give Journal entries and prepare Cash Book.
1448.

What is Capital Fund? How is it calculated?

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What is Capital Fund? How is it calculated?

1449.

Administrative and office expenses and selling and distribution expenses are ___

Answer»

Administrative and office expenses and selling and distribution expenses are ___


1450.

Balance Sheet of Blue Bell Ltd. as at 31st March, 2019 is given below: BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March, 2019 Particulars Note No. 31st March, 2019 (₹) 31st March, 2018 (₹) I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1. Shareholder's Funds (a) Share Capital 3,26,000 2,44,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus 1,00,000 1,00,000 2. Non-Current Liabilities Long-term Borrowings 6,96,000 4,38,000 3. Current Liabilities Trade Payables 2,98,000 78,000 Total 14,20,000 8,60,000 II. ASSETS 1. Non-Current Assets (a) Fixed Assets 5,68,000 4,30,000 (b) Non-Current Investments 6,000 4,000 2. Current Assets (a) Trade Receivables 6,46,000 3,76,000 (b) Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,00,000 50,000 Total 14,20,000 8,60,000 Prepare Comparative Balance Sheet showing percentage changes from 2018 to 2019.

Answer» Balance Sheet of Blue Bell Ltd. as at 31st March, 2019 is given below:





















































































































BALANCE SHEET

as at 31st March, 2019



Particulars



Note No.



31st March, 2019



(₹)



31st March, 2018



(₹)



I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES



1. Shareholder's Funds



(a) Share Capital



3,26,000



2,44,000



(b) Reserves and Surplus





1,00,000



1,00,000



2. Non-Current Liabilities



Long-term Borrowings





6,96,000



4,38,000



3. Current Liabilities



Trade Payables





2,98,000



78,000


Total

14,20,000



8,60,000



II. ASSETS



1. Non-Current Assets



(a) Fixed Assets


5,68,000 4,30,000

(b) Non-Current Investments





6,000



4,000



2. Current Assets



(a) Trade Receivables





6,46,000



3,76,000



(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents



2,00,000



50,000



Total



14,20,000



8,60,000





Prepare Comparative Balance Sheet showing percentage changes from 2018 to 2019.