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1601.

Discount on issue of debentures is debited at the time of issue & then is charged to the ___

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Discount on issue of debentures is debited at the time of issue & then is charged to the ___


1602.

Following is the extract of the Balance Sheet of Neelkant and Mahadev as on March 31, 2007 Balance Sheet As on March 31, 2007 LiabilitiesAmt. (Rs)AssetsAmt. (Rs)Neelkant's Capital10,00,000Sundry Assets30,00,000Mahadev's Capital10,00,000Neelkant's Current Account1,00,000Mahadev's Current Account1,00,000Profit and Loss8,00,000Appropriation (March 2007)¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,00,000––––––––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,00,000–––––––––––––––––––––– During the year Mahadev's drawings were Rs 30,000. Profits during 2007 is Rs 10,00,000. Calculate interest on capital 5% pa for the year ending March 31, 2007.

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Following is the extract of the Balance Sheet of Neelkant and Mahadev as on March 31, 2007

Balance Sheet

As on March 31, 2007

LiabilitiesAmt. (Rs)AssetsAmt. (Rs)Neelkant's Capital10,00,000Sundry Assets30,00,000Mahadev's Capital10,00,000Neelkant's Current Account1,00,000Mahadev's Current Account1,00,000Profit and Loss8,00,000Appropriation (March 2007)¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,00,000––––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,00,000––––––––––––––––––

During the year Mahadev's drawings were Rs 30,000. Profits during 2007 is Rs 10,00,000. Calculate interest on capital 5% pa for the year ending March 31, 2007.

1603.

A and B are in partnership sharing profits and losses as 3 : 2. C is admitted for 1/4th share. Afterwards D enters for 20 paise in the rupee. Compute profit-sharing ratio of A, B, C and D after D's admission.

Answer» A and B are in partnership sharing profits and losses as 3 : 2. C is admitted for 1/4th share. Afterwards D enters for 20 paise in the rupee. Compute profit-sharing ratio of A, B, C and D after D's admission.
1604.

Calculate value of goodwill on the basis of three years' purchase of average profit of the preceding five years which were as follows: Year 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 Profits (₹) 8,00,000 15,00,000 18,00,000 4,00,000 (Loss) 13,00,000

Answer» Calculate value of goodwill on the basis of three years' purchase of average profit of the preceding five years which were as follows:



















Year 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
Profits (₹) 8,00,000 15,00,000 18,00,000 4,00,000 (Loss) 13,00,000
1605.

A firm had Current Assets of ₹5,00,000. It paid Current Liabilities of ₹1,00,000 and the Current Ratio became 2:1. Determine Current Liabilities and Working Capital before and after the payment was made.

Answer» A firm had Current Assets of ₹5,00,000. It paid Current Liabilities of ₹1,00,000 and the Current Ratio became 2:1. Determine Current Liabilities and Working Capital before and after the payment was made.
1606.

Which account is debited on receipt of the share calls money ?

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Which account is debited on receipt of the share calls money ?


1607.

The Orient Company offered for public subscription 20,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each at a premium of 10% payable at Rs.2 on application; Rs.4 on allotment including premium; Rs.3 on first call and Rs.2 on second and final call. Applications for 26,000 shares were received. Applications for 4,000 shares were rejected. Pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants. Both the calls were made and all the money were received except the final call on 500 shares which were forfeited. 300 of the forfeited shares were later on issued as fully paid at Rs. 9 per share. Give journal entries and prepare the balance sheet.

Answer» The Orient Company offered for public subscription 20,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each at a premium of 10% payable at Rs.2 on application; Rs.4 on allotment including premium; Rs.3 on first call and Rs.2 on second and final call. Applications for 26,000 shares were received. Applications for 4,000 shares were rejected. Pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants. Both the calls were made and all the money were received except the final call on 500 shares which were forfeited. 300 of the forfeited shares were later on issued as fully paid at Rs. 9 per share. Give journal entries and prepare the balance sheet.
1608.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. D is admitted for 1/3rd share in future profits. What is the sacrificing ratio?

Answer» A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. D is admitted for 1/3rd share in future profits. What is the sacrificing ratio?
1609.

Anup and Sumit are equal partners in a firm. They decided to dissolve the partnership on December 31, 2017. When the balance sheet is as under: Balance Sheet of Anup and Sumit as on December 31, 2017 Liabilities Amount Rs Assets Amount Rs Sundry Creditors 27,000 Cash at bank 11,000 Reserve fund 10,000 Sundry Debtors 12,000 Loan 40,000 Plants 47,000 Capital Stock 42,000 Anup 60,000 Lease hold land 60,000 Sumit 60,000 1,20,000 Furniture 25,000 1,97,000 1,97,000 The Assets were realised as follows: Rs Lease hold land 72,000 Furniture 22,500 Stock 40,500 Plant 48,000 Sundry Debtors 10,500 The Creditors were paid Rs 25,500 in full settlement. Expenses of Realisation amount to Rs 2,500.Prepare Realisation Account, Bank Account, Partners Capital Accounts to close the books of the firm.

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Anup and Sumit are equal partners in a firm. They decided to dissolve the partnership on December 31, 2017. When the balance sheet is as under:
















































































Balance Sheet of Anup and Sumit as on December 31, 2017







Liabilities



Amount



Rs



Assets



Amount



Rs



Sundry Creditors



27,000



Cash at bank



11,000



Reserve fund



10,000



Sundry Debtors



12,000



Loan



40,000



Plants



47,000



Capital







Stock



42,000



Anup



60,000





Lease hold land



60,000



Sumit



60,000



1,20,000



Furniture



25,000







1,97,000





1,97,000
















The Assets were realised as follows:



































Rs



Lease hold land



72,000



Furniture



22,500



Stock



40,500



Plant



48,000



Sundry Debtors



10,500






The Creditors were paid Rs 25,500 in full settlement. Expenses of Realisation amount to Rs 2,500.



Prepare Realisation Account, Bank Account, Partners Capital Accounts to close the books of the firm.






1610.

Calculate (i) Debt-Equity Ratio; (ii) Total Assets to Debt Ratio; and (iii) Proprietary Ratio from the following particulars : ParticularsRs. Equity Share Capital3,00,000Preference Share Capital1,00,000General Reserve60,000Profit & Loss Balance40,00012 % Mortgage Loan1,80,000Current Liabilities1,20,000Non Current Assets4,50,000Current Assets3,50,000 What conclusions do you draw from the above ratios ?

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Calculate (i) Debt-Equity Ratio; (ii) Total Assets to Debt Ratio; and (iii) Proprietary Ratio from the following particulars :

ParticularsRs. Equity Share Capital3,00,000Preference Share Capital1,00,000General Reserve60,000Profit & Loss Balance40,00012 % Mortgage Loan1,80,000Current Liabilities1,20,000Non Current Assets4,50,000Current Assets3,50,000

What conclusions do you draw from the above ratios ?

1611.

Explain the following terms : Entrance fees, Legacy, Specific donations, Subscription.

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Explain the following terms : Entrance fees, Legacy, Specific donations, Subscription.

1612.

P, Q and R are in a partnership and as at 1st April, 2018 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, 2019, 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, 2019 showing the distribution of profit and the Capital Accounts of the partners.

Answer» P, Q and R are in a partnership and as at 1st April, 2018 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, 2019, 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, 2019 showing the distribution of profit and the Capital Accounts of the partners.
1613.

Ram and Mohan, two partners, drew for their personal use ₹ 1,20,000 and ₹ 80,000. Interest is chargeable 6% p.a. on the drawings. What is the amount of interest chargeable from each partner?

Answer» Ram and Mohan, two partners, drew for their personal use ₹ 1,20,000 and ₹ 80,000. Interest is chargeable 6% p.a. on the drawings. What is the amount of interest chargeable from each partner?
1614.

From the following Balance Sheets of Zee Entertainment Ltd., prepare a Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2017. BALANCE SHEET OF ZEE ENTERTAINMENT LTD. as at 31st March, 2016 and 31st March, 2017 ParticularsNote31−03−201731−03−2016No.(Rs)(Rs)I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES(1) Shareholders Funds:(a) Share Capital (Equity)2,00,0002,00,000(b) Reserve and Surplus190,00050,000(2) Non-current Liabilities:Long-term Borrowings (Bank Loan)−10,000(3) Current Liabilities:(a) Trade Payables (Creditors)20,00015,000(b) Other Current Liabilities25,0005,000(c) Short-term Provisions325,00020,000Total3,40,0003,00,000II. ASSETS(1) Non-current Assets:(a) Fixed Assets2,75,002,35,000(2) Current Assets :(a) Inventories15,00025,000(b) Trade Receivables (Debtors)20,00010,000(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents430,00030,000 Total3,40,0003,00,000 Notes to Accounts : NoteParticulars31−03−201731−03−2016No.(Rs)(Rs)1Reserves and Surplus:Statements of Profit and Loss:90,00050,0002Other Current Liabilities:Outstanding Expenses1,0005,000Unaccrued Income4,000−¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯5,000––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯5,000––––––3Short-term Provisions:Provision for Tax25,00020,0004Cash and Cash Equivalents:Cash10,0008,000Bank20,00022,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,000––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,000–––––––– Note : During the year the company declared equity dividend 10% and paid Rs 15,000 as income tax. Depreciation charged during the year Rs 20,000.

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From the following Balance Sheets of Zee Entertainment Ltd., prepare a Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2017.

BALANCE SHEET OF ZEE ENTERTAINMENT LTD.

as at 31st March, 2016 and 31st March, 2017

ParticularsNote3103201731032016No.(Rs)(Rs)I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES(1) Shareholders Funds:(a) Share Capital (Equity)2,00,0002,00,000(b) Reserve and Surplus190,00050,000(2) Non-current Liabilities:Long-term Borrowings (Bank Loan)10,000(3) Current Liabilities:(a) Trade Payables (Creditors)20,00015,000(b) Other Current Liabilities25,0005,000(c) Short-term Provisions325,00020,000Total3,40,0003,00,000II. ASSETS(1) Non-current Assets:(a) Fixed Assets2,75,002,35,000(2) Current Assets :(a) Inventories15,00025,000(b) Trade Receivables (Debtors)20,00010,000(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents430,00030,000 Total3,40,0003,00,000

Notes to Accounts :

NoteParticulars3103201731032016No.(Rs)(Rs)1Reserves and Surplus:Statements of Profit and Loss:90,00050,0002Other Current Liabilities:Outstanding Expenses1,0005,000Unaccrued Income4,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯5,000––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯5,000––––3Short-term Provisions:Provision for Tax25,00020,0004Cash and Cash Equivalents:Cash10,0008,000Bank20,00022,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,000––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯30,000––––––

Note : During the year the company declared equity dividend 10% and paid Rs 15,000 as income tax.

Depreciation charged during the year Rs 20,000.

1615.

Subscriptions received in cash during the year Rs. 15,000, the amount received in advance for the next year is Rs. 1,800. The amount outstanding for the current year was Rs.1,600. The amount to be credited to the Income and Expenditure Account is

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Subscriptions received in cash during the year Rs. 15,000, the amount received in advance for the next year is Rs. 1,800. The amount outstanding for the current year was Rs.1,600. The amount to be credited to the Income and Expenditure Account is


1616.

Kalpana and Kanika were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 . On 1st April, 2018 , they admitted Karuna as a new partner for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm . The Balance Sheet of the Kalpana and Kanika as on 1st April, 2018 was as follows: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Capital A/cs: Land and Building 2,10,000 Kalpana 4,80,000 Plant 2,70,000 Kanika 2,10,000 6,90,000 Stock 2,10,000 General Reserve 60,000 Debtors ​1,32,000 Workmen's Compensation Fund 1,00,000 Less: Prov 12,000 1,20,000 Creditors 90,000 Cash 26,000 1,30,000 9,40,000 9,40,000 ​It was agreed that;(a) the value of Land and Building will be appreciated by 20% .(b) the value of plant be increased by ​₹ 60,000.(c) Karuna will bring ​₹ 80,000 for her share of goodwill premium.(d) the liabilities of Workmen's Compensation Fund were determined at ​₹ 60,000.(e) Karuna will bring in cash as capital to the extent of 1/5th share of the total capital of the new firm.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm.

Answer» Kalpana and Kanika were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 . On 1st April, 2018 , they admitted Karuna as a new partner for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm . The Balance Sheet of the Kalpana and Kanika as on 1st April, 2018 was as follows:


















































































Liabilities





Assets





Capital A/cs:





Land and Building



2,10,000



Kalpana



4,80,000





Plant



2,70,000


Kanika 2,10,000 6,90,000 Stock 2,10,000
General Reserve 60,000 Debtors 1,32,000

Workmen's Compensation Fund


1,00,000

Less: Prov



12,000



1,20,000



Creditors



90,000



Cash



26,000









1,30,000













9,40,000





9,40,000













It was agreed that;

(a) the value of Land and Building will be appreciated by 20% .

(b) the value of plant be increased by ​₹ 60,000.

(c) Karuna will bring ​₹ 80,000 for her share of goodwill premium.

(d) the liabilities of Workmen's Compensation Fund were determined at ​₹ 60,000.

(e) Karuna will bring in cash as capital to the extent of 1/5th share of the total capital of the new firm.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm.

1617.

J Ltd issued Rs 20,00,000, 15% Debentures at 8% discount. Debentures are to be redeemed in the following manner : Year-endFace value of DebenturesRs22,00,00034,00,00046,00,00058,00,000 Pass journal entry for issue of Debentures and prepare Discount on Issue of Debentures Account for 5 years.

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J Ltd issued Rs 20,00,000, 15% Debentures at 8% discount. Debentures are to be redeemed in the following manner :

Year-endFace value of DebenturesRs22,00,00034,00,00046,00,00058,00,000

Pass journal entry for issue of Debentures and prepare Discount on Issue of Debentures Account for 5 years.

1618.

Ashoka Limited Company which had issued equity shares of Rs 20 each at a discount of Rs 4 per share, forfeited 1,000 shares for non-payment of final call of Rs 4 per share. 400 of the forfeited shares are reissued at Rs 14 per share out of the remaining shares of 200 shares reissued at Rs 20 per share. Give journal entries for the forfeiture and reissue of shares and show the amount transferred to capital reserve and the balance in Share Forfeiture Account.

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Ashoka Limited Company which had issued equity shares of Rs 20 each at a discount of Rs 4 per share, forfeited 1,000 shares for non-payment of final call of Rs 4 per share. 400 of the forfeited shares are reissued at Rs 14 per share out of the remaining shares of 200 shares reissued at Rs 20 per share. Give journal entries for the forfeiture and reissue of shares and show the amount transferred to capital reserve and the balance in Share Forfeiture Account.

1619.

_______ would include items such as trade payables, employee salaries and other operating costs that are expected to be settled in the company’s normal operating cycle.

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_______ would include items such as trade payables, employee salaries and other operating costs that are expected to be settled in the company’s normal operating cycle.


1620.

What is the number of years purchase be taken, if a question is silent related to it?

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What is the number of years purchase be taken, if a question is silent related to it?

1621.

Harshad and Dhiman are in partnership since 1st April, 2017. No partnership agreement was made. They contributed Rs 4,00,000 and 1,00,000 respectively as capital. In addition, Harshad advance an amount of Rs 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st October, 2017. Due to long illness, Harshad could not participate in business activities from 1st August to 30th September, 2017. The profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 amounted to Rs 1,80,000. Dispute has arisen between Harshad and Dhiman.Harshad Claims :(i) He should be given interest 10% per annum on capital and loan;(ii) Profit should be distributed in proportion of capital;Dhiman Claims :(i) Profit should be distributed equally;(ii) He should be allowed Rs 2,000 p.m. as remuneration for the period he managed the business in the absence of Harshad;(iii) Interest on Capital and loan should be allowed 6% p.a.You are required to settle the dispute between Harshand and Dhiman. Also prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Answer» Harshad and Dhiman are in partnership since 1st April, 2017. No partnership agreement was made. They contributed Rs 4,00,000 and 1,00,000 respectively as capital. In addition, Harshad advance an amount of Rs 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st October, 2017. Due to long illness, Harshad could not participate in business activities from 1st August to 30th September, 2017. The profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 amounted to Rs 1,80,000. Dispute has arisen between Harshad and Dhiman.

Harshad Claims :

(i) He should be given interest 10% per annum on capital and loan;

(ii) Profit should be distributed in proportion of capital;

Dhiman Claims :

(i) Profit should be distributed equally;

(ii) He should be allowed Rs 2,000 p.m. as remuneration for the period he managed the business in the absence of Harshad;

(iii) Interest on Capital and loan should be allowed 6% p.a.

You are required to settle the dispute between Harshand and Dhiman. Also prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.
1622.

The following balances appeared in the books of Z.Ltd. on April 01, 2016 Rs 12% Debentures 1,50,000 Debentures Redemption Fund 1,25,000 Debentures Redemption Fund Investment 1,25,000 (Represented by Rs 1,47,500, 3% Govt. Securities) 1,25,000 The annual instalment added to the fund is Rs 20,575. On March 31, 2017, the bank balance after the receipt of interest on the investment was Rs 39,100. On that date, all the investments were sold at 83 per cent and the debentures were duly redeemed.Show the necessary ledger accounts for the year 2016-17.

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The following balances appeared in the books of Z.Ltd. on April 01, 2016































Rs



12% Debentures



1,50,000



Debentures Redemption Fund



1,25,000



Debentures Redemption Fund Investment



1,25,000



(Represented by Rs 1,47,500, 3% Govt. Securities)



1,25,000






The annual instalment added to the fund is Rs 20,575. On March 31, 2017, the bank balance after the receipt of interest on the investment was Rs 39,100. On that date, all the investments were sold at 83 per cent and the debentures were duly redeemed.



Show the necessary ledger accounts for the year 2016-17.


1623.

Beginning Income Tax Payable − Ending Income Tax Payable + Income Tax Expense is equal to ___

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Beginning Income Tax Payable − Ending Income Tax Payable + Income Tax Expense is equal to ___


1624.

Under which head and how are the following items shown in the Balance Sheet of a company under Schedule III:(i) Calls-in-Arrears; (ii) Share Application Money Pending Allotment; (iii) Unpaid Dividend; and (iv) Dividend not paid on Cumulative Preference Shares?

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Under which head and how are the following items shown in the Balance Sheet of a company under Schedule III:



(i) Calls-in-Arrears; (ii) Share Application Money Pending Allotment; (iii) Unpaid Dividend; and (iv) Dividend not paid on Cumulative Preference Shares?

1625.

What is 'meant by a Debenture?

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What is 'meant by a Debenture?

1626.

​How are the following dealt with while preparing the final accounts for the year ended 31st March , 2018? RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT ( AN EXTRACT ) for the year ended 31ST March, 2018 Dr. Cr. Receipts ₹ Payments ₹ ​By Payments for Sports Material 1,40,000 BALANCE SHEET (AN EXTRACT) as at 1st April, 2017 Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ ​ Creditors foe Sports Materials 6,000 Sports Materials 8,000 Additional information :(i) Sports Materials in Hand on 31st March, 2018—₹ 22,000

Answer» ​How are the following dealt with while preparing the final accounts for the year ended 31st March , 2018?













































RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT ( AN EXTRACT ) for the year ended 31ST March, 2018



Dr.




Cr.
Receipts



Payments








​By Payments for Sports Material 1,40,000
































































BALANCE SHEET (AN EXTRACT) as at 1st April, 2017






Liabilities



Assets








Creditors foe Sports Materials 6,000 Sports Materials 8,000















Additional information :

(i) Sports Materials in Hand on 31st March, 2018₹ 22,000
1627.

Balance Sheet of X and Y, who share profits and losses as 5 : 3, as at 1st April, 2019 is: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) X's Capital 52,000 Goodwill 8,000 Y's Capital 54,000 Machinery 38,000 General Reserve 4,800 Furniture 15,000 Sundry Creditors 5,000 Sundry Debtors 33,000 Employees' Provident Fund 1,000 Stock 7,000 Workmen Compensation Reserve 10,000 Bank 25,000 Advertisement Suspense A/c 800 1,26,800 1,26,800 On the above date, they decided to change their profit-sharing ratio to 3 : 5 and agreed upon the following:(a) Goodwill be valued on the basis of two years' purchase of the average profit of the last three years. Profits for the years ended 31st March, are: 2016-17 − ₹ 7,500; 2017-18 − ₹ 4,000; 2018-19 − ₹ 6,500.(b) Machinery and Stock be revalued at ₹ 45,000 and ₹ 8,000 respectively.(c) Claim on account of workmen compensation is ₹ 6,000.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm.

Answer» Balance Sheet of X and Y, who share profits and losses as 5 : 3, as at 1st April, 2019 is:










































































Liabilities Amount

(₹)
Assets Amount

(₹)
X's Capital 52,000 Goodwill 8,000
Y's Capital 54,000 Machinery 38,000
General Reserve 4,800 Furniture 15,000
Sundry Creditors 5,000 Sundry Debtors 33,000
Employees' Provident Fund 1,000 Stock 7,000
Workmen Compensation Reserve 10,000 Bank 25,000
Advertisement Suspense A/c 800
1,26,800 1,26,800



On the above date, they decided to change their profit-sharing ratio to 3 : 5 and agreed upon the following:

(a) Goodwill be valued on the basis of two years' purchase of the average profit of the last three years. Profits for the years ended 31st March, are: 2016-17 − ₹ 7,500; 2017-18 − ₹ 4,000; 2018-19 − ₹ 6,500.

(b) Machinery and Stock be revalued at ₹ 45,000 and ₹ 8,000 respectively.

(c) Claim on account of workmen compensation is ₹ 6,000.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm.
1628.

Harshad and Dhiman are in partnership since 1st April, 2018. No partnership agreement was made. They contributed ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively as capital. In addition, Harshad advanced an amount of ₹ 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st October, 2018. Due to long illness, Harshad could not participate in business activities from 1st August, 2018 to 30th September, 2018. Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2019 was ₹ 1,80,000. Dispute has arisen between Harshad and Dhiman.Harshad Claims :(i) He should be given interest 10% per annum on capital and loan;(ii) Profit should be distributed in the ratio of capital;Dhiman Claims :(i) Profit should be distributed equally;(ii) He should be allowed ₹ 2,000 p.m. as remuneration for the period he managed the business in the absence of Harshad;(iii) Interest on Capital and loan should be allowed 6% p.a.You are required to settle the dispute between Harshad and Dhiman. Also prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Answer» Harshad and Dhiman are in partnership since 1st April, 2018. No partnership agreement was made. They contributed ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively as capital. In addition, Harshad advanced an amount of ₹ 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st October, 2018. Due to long illness, Harshad could not participate in business activities from 1st August, 2018 to 30th September, 2018. Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2019 was ₹ 1,80,000. Dispute has arisen between Harshad and Dhiman.

Harshad Claims :

(i) He should be given interest 10% per annum on capital and loan;

(ii) Profit should be distributed in the ratio of capital;

Dhiman Claims :

(i) Profit should be distributed equally;

(ii) He should be allowed ₹ 2,000 p.m. as remuneration for the period he managed the business in the absence of Harshad;

(iii) Interest on Capital and loan should be allowed 6% p.a.

You are required to settle the dispute between Harshad and Dhiman. Also prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.
1629.

Goodluck Ltd purchased machinery costing ₹ 10,00,000 from Fair Deals Ltd. The company paid the price by issue of Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of 25%.Pass necessary Journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Goodluck Ltd.

Answer» Goodluck Ltd purchased machinery costing ₹ 10,00,000 from Fair Deals Ltd. The company paid the price by issue of Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of 25%.

Pass necessary Journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Goodluck Ltd.
1630.

An article is marked at Rs 7000. Two successive discounts of 10% and 5% are given by the shopkeeper. How much does a customer pay?

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An article is marked at Rs 7000. Two successive discounts of 10% and 5% are given by the shopkeeper. How much does a customer pay?


1631.

From the following information, calculate Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes: ₹ Net Profit before Tax and Extraordinary Items 4,47,000 Depreciation on Machinery 84,000 Interest on Borrowings 16,800 Goodwill Amortised 18,600 Loss on Sale of Furniture 18,000 Premium on Redemption of Preference Shares 6,000 Gain (Profit) on Sale of Investments 12,000 Interest and Dividend Received on Investments 27,600

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From the following information, calculate Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes:










































Net Profit before Tax and Extraordinary Items 4,47,000
Depreciation on Machinery 84,000
Interest on Borrowings 16,800
Goodwill Amortised 18,600
Loss on Sale of Furniture 18,000
Premium on Redemption of Preference Shares 6,000
Gain (Profit) on Sale of Investments 12,000
Interest and Dividend Received on Investments 27,600
1632.

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. Calculate the no of shares issued.

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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. Calculate the no of shares issued.


1633.

Financial ratio analysis is conducted by four groups of analysts: managers, equity investors, long-term creditors, and short-term creditors. What is the primary emphasis of each of these groups in evaluating ratios?

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Financial ratio analysis is conducted by four groups of analysts: managers, equity investors, long-term creditors, and short-term creditors. What is the primary emphasis of each of these groups in evaluating ratios?

1634.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. D is admitted as a new partner for 1/6th share. C will retain his original share. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio.

Answer» A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. D is admitted as a new partner for 1/6th share. C will retain his original share. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio.
1635.

A, B, C and D are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 36 : 24 : 20 : 20 respectively. E joins the partnership for 20% share and A, B, C and D in future would share profits among themselves as 3/10 : 4/10 : 2/10 : 1/10. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio after E's admission .

Answer» A, B, C and D are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 36 : 24 : 20 : 20 respectively. E joins the partnership for 20% share and A, B, C and D in future would share profits among themselves as 3/10 : 4/10 : 2/10 : 1/10. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio after E's admission .
1636.

What are the factors affecting the determination of the price of a product or service?

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What are the factors affecting the determination of the price of a product or service?

1637.

X, a shareholder, holding 100 shares of Rs 10 each has paid application money of Rs 2 per share and allotment money of Rs 3 per share, but has failed to pay the first call of Rs 2 per share and second call of Rs 3 per share. His shares were forfeited. What is amount paid up on these shares?

Answer»

X, a shareholder, holding 100 shares of Rs 10 each has paid application money of Rs 2 per share and allotment money of Rs 3 per share, but has failed to pay the first call of Rs 2 per share and second call of Rs 3 per share. His shares were forfeited. What is amount paid up on these shares?


1638.

Distinguish between Income and Expenditure Account and Profit and Loss Account.

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Distinguish between Income and Expenditure Account and Profit and Loss Account.

1639.

Prepare trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet from the following particulars as on March 31, 2017. Account Title Debit Amount Rs Credit Amount Rs Purchases and Sales 3,52,000 5,60,000 Return inwards and Return outwards 9,600 12,000 Carriage inwards 7,000 Carriage outwards 3,360 Fuel and power 24,800 Opening stock 57,600 Bad debts 9,950 Debtors and Creditors 1,31,200 48,000 Capital 3,48,000 Investment 32,000 Interest on investment 3,200 Loan 16,000 Repairs 2,400 General expenses 17,000 Wages and salaries 28,800 Land and buildings 2,88,000 Cash in hand 32,000 Miscellaneous receipts 160 Sales tax collected 8,350 Closing stock Rs 30,000.

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Prepare trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet from the following particulars as on March 31, 2017.













































































































Account Title



Debit Amount Rs



Credit Amount Rs



Purchases and Sales



3,52,000



5,60,000



Return inwards and Return outwards



9,600



12,000



Carriage inwards



7,000





Carriage outwards



3,360





Fuel and power



24,800





Opening stock



57,600





Bad debts



9,950





Debtors and Creditors



1,31,200



48,000



Capital





3,48,000



Investment



32,000





Interest on investment





3,200



Loan





16,000



Repairs



2,400





General expenses



17,000





Wages and salaries



28,800





Land and buildings



2,88,000





Cash in hand



32,000





Miscellaneous receipts





160



Sales tax collected





8,350






Closing stock Rs 30,000.






1640.

Prepare Income andExpenditure Account and Balance Sheet for the year ended December 31,2006 from the following Receipt and Payment Account and Balance Sheetof culture club: Receipt and Payment Account for the year ending December 31, 2006 Receipts Amount Rs Payments Amount Rs Opening cash balance 12,000 Furniture 4,000 Subscription Telephone expenses 800 2005 2,000 Salary 2006 22,000 24,000 2005 1,000 Entrance fees 2,800 2006 4,000 Locker rent 1,000 Newspapers 700 Life membership fee 1,200 Sundry expenses 1,000 Government grant 11,000 Defence bonds 18,000 Land 20,000 Closing cash balance 2,500 52,000 52,000 Balance Sheet for the year ending December 31, 2005 Liabilities Amount Rs Assets Amount Rs Advance locker rent 200 Cash in hand 12,000 Subscription Received in Advance 1,000 Outstanding Expenses 3,000 Outstanding salary 2,000 Building 35,000 Loan 10,000 Capital fund 36,800 50,000 50,000

Answer»

Prepare Income and
Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet for the year ended December 31,
2006 from the following Receipt and Payment Account and Balance Sheet
of culture club:












































































































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




Receipts



Amount


Rs



Payments



Amount


Rs



Opening cash balance





12,000



Furniture



4,000



Subscription







Telephone expenses



800



2005



2,000





Salary





2006



22,000



24,000



2005



1,000



Entrance fees





2,800



2006



4,000



Locker rent





1,000



Newspapers



700



Life membership fee





1,200



Sundry expenses



1,000



Government grant





11,000



Defence bonds



18,000









Land



20,000









Closing cash balance



2,500







52,000





52,000













































































Balance
Sheet for the year ending December 31, 2005




Liabilities



Amount


Rs



Assets



Amount


Rs



Advance locker rent



200



Cash in hand



12,000



Subscription Received in Advance



1,000



Outstanding Expenses



3,000



Outstanding salary



2,000



Building



35,000



Loan



10,000







Capital fund



36,800









50,000





50,000










1641.

Oswal Woollen Mills, Amritsar (Punjab) sold shawls to Gupta Shawls, Jaipur as per details: Sold 100 shawls ₹ 200 per shawl on 4th January, 2018, IGST is levied 12%. Trade Discount 25% and Cash Discount 5% if full payment is made within 14 days. Gupta Shawls sent 50% of the payment on 14th January, 2018 and balance payment on 10th February,2018. Pass Journal entries.

Answer» Oswal Woollen Mills, Amritsar (Punjab) sold shawls to Gupta Shawls, Jaipur as per details: Sold 100 shawls ₹ 200 per shawl on 4th January, 2018, IGST is levied 12%. Trade Discount 25% and Cash Discount 5% if full payment is made within 14 days. Gupta Shawls sent 50% of the payment on 14th January, 2018 and balance payment on 10th February,2018. Pass Journal entries.
1642.

Prepare the Vouchers to be recorded in the books of M/s. Elegant Furnitures, New Delhi: 2018 ₹ Jan. 1 Bought furniture from Modern Furniture for cash vide Cash Memo No. 241* 7,500 Jan. 8 Paid cash to Mani & Sons for purchase of 2 machines vide Cash Memo No. 1230* 5,000 Jan. 20 Paid for conveyance 150 Jan. 27 Sold old typewriter for cash vide cash receipt No. 314* 500 Tranactions marked with * are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each.

Answer» Prepare the Vouchers to be recorded in the books of M/s. Elegant Furnitures, New Delhi:






































2018
Jan. 1 Bought furniture from Modern Furniture for cash vide Cash Memo No. 241* 7,500
Jan. 8 Paid cash to Mani & Sons for purchase of 2 machines vide Cash Memo No. 1230* 5,000
Jan. 20 Paid for conveyance 150
Jan. 27 Sold old typewriter for cash vide cash receipt No. 314* 500



Tranactions marked with * are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each.
1643.

Company bought a Plant for Rs. 81,000 & issued Debentures of Rs. 100 each at 10% discount. How many debentures were issued?

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Company bought a Plant for Rs. 81,000 & issued Debentures of Rs. 100 each at 10% discount. How many debentures were issued?


1644.

From the following information, calculate Opening and Closing Trade Receivables, if Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio is 3 Times:(i) Cash Revenue from Operations is 1/3rd of Credit Revenue from Operations.(ii) Cost of Revenue from Operations is ₹3,00,000.(iii) Gross Profit is 25% of the Revenue from Operations.(iv) Trade Receivables at the end are 3 Times more than that of in the beginning.

Answer» From the following information, calculate Opening and Closing Trade Receivables, if Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio is 3 Times:

(i) Cash Revenue from Operations is 1/3rd of Credit Revenue from Operations.

(ii) Cost of Revenue from Operations is ₹3,00,000.

(iii) Gross Profit is 25% of the Revenue from Operations.

(iv) Trade Receivables at the end are 3 Times more than that of in the beginning.
1645.

Amal, Bimal and kamal are three partners. On 1st April, 2017, their Capitals stood as: Amal ₹ 40,000, Bimal ₹ 30,000 and Kamal ₹ 25,000. It was decided that:(a) they would receive interest on Capital 5% p.a.,(b) Amal would get a salary of ₹ 250 per month,(c) Bimal would receive commission 4% on net profit after deducting commission, interest on capital and salary, and(d) After deducting all of these 10% of the profit should be transferred to the General Reserve.Before the above items were taken into account, the profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 33,360. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and the Capital Accounts of the Partners.

Answer» Amal, Bimal and kamal are three partners. On 1st April, 2017, their Capitals stood as: Amal ₹ 40,000, Bimal ₹ 30,000 and Kamal ₹ 25,000. It was decided that:

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

(b) Amal would get a salary of ₹ 250 per month,

(c) Bimal would receive commission 4% on net profit after deducting commission, interest on capital and salary, and

(d) After deducting all of these 10% of the profit should be transferred to the General Reserve.

Before the above items were taken into account, the profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 33,360. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and the Capital Accounts of the Partners.
1646.

Ashish Ltd. issued 170 debentures of Rs. 100 each to a creditor who has supplied machinery costing Rs. 16,000. Which of the following is correct?

Answer»

Ashish Ltd. issued 170 debentures of Rs. 100 each to a creditor who has supplied machinery costing Rs. 16,000. Which of the following is correct?


1647.

JJK Ltd. invited applications for issuing 50,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at par. The amount was payable as follows: On Application — ₹ 2 per share, On Allotment — ₹ 4 per share; and On First and Final call — Balance Amount. The issue was oversubscribed three times. Applications for 30% shares were rejected and money refunded .Allotment was made to the remaining applicants as follows: Category No . of Shares Applied No. of Shares Allotted I 80,000 40,000 II 25,000 10,000 Excess money paid by the applicants who were allotted shares was adjusted towards sums due on allotment .Deepak, a shareholder belonging to Category I , who had applied for 1,000 shares ,failed to pay the allotment money. Raju, a shareholder holding 100 shares, also failed to pay the allotment money. Raju belonged to Category II. Shares of both Deepak and Raju were forfeited immediately after allotment . Afterwards, first and final call was made and was duly received . The forfeited shares of Deepak and Raju were reissued at ₹11 per share fully paid-up.Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of company.

Answer» JJK Ltd. invited applications for issuing 50,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at par. The amount was payable as follows:



















On Application ₹ 2 per share,
On Allotment ₹ 4 per share; and
On First and Final call

Balance Amount.




The issue was oversubscribed three times. Applications for 30% shares were rejected and money refunded .Allotment was made to the remaining applicants as follows:


















Category No . of Shares Applied No. of Shares Allotted
I 80,000 40,000
II 25,000

10,000




Excess money paid by the applicants who were allotted shares was adjusted towards sums due on allotment .

Deepak, a shareholder belonging to Category I , who had applied for 1,000 shares ,failed to pay the allotment money. Raju, a shareholder holding 100 shares, also failed to pay the allotment money. Raju belonged to Category II. Shares of both Deepak and Raju were forfeited immediately after allotment . Afterwards, first and final call was made and was duly received . The forfeited shares of Deepak and Raju were reissued at ₹11 per share fully paid-up.

Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of company.
1648.

Journalise the following:(i) A debenture issued at Rs 95, repayable at Rs 100;(ii) A debenture issued at Rs 95, repayable at Rs 105; and(iii) A debenture issued at Rs 100, repayable at Rs 105;The face value of debenture in each of the above cases is Rs 100.

Answer»

Journalise the following:



(i) A debenture issued at Rs 95, repayable at Rs 100;



(ii) A debenture issued at Rs 95, repayable at Rs 105; and



(iii) A debenture issued at Rs 100, repayable at Rs 105;



The face value of debenture in each of the above cases is Rs 100.

1649.

How deficiency of creditors is paid off?

Answer»

How deficiency of creditors is paid off?

1650.

Securities premium can be used _______

Answer»

Securities premium can be used _______