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1801.

You are able to collect the following information about a company for two years: 2015-16 2016-17 Book Debts on Apr. 01 Rs 4,00,000 Rs 5,00,000 Book Debts on Mar. 31 Rs 5,60,000 Stock in trade on Mar. 31 Rs 6,00,000 Rs 9,00,000 Revenue from Operations (at gross profit of 25%) Rs 3,00,000 Rs 24,00,000 Calculate Inventory Turnover Ratio and Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio if in the year 2015-16 stock in trade increased by Rs 2,00,000.

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You are able to collect the following information about a company for two years:
















































2015-16





2016-17



Book Debts on Apr. 01



Rs



4,00,000



Rs



5,00,000



Book Debts on Mar. 31







Rs



5,60,000



Stock in trade on Mar. 31



Rs



6,00,000



Rs



9,00,000



Revenue from Operations (at gross profit of 25%)



Rs



3,00,000



Rs



24,00,000






Calculate Inventory Turnover Ratio and Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio if in the year 2015-16 stock in trade increased by Rs 2,00,000.






1802.

Alex can eat 14 of a pie in 1 hour. Max can finish 12 of it at the same time, who will finish eating the whole pie first?

Answer» Alex can eat 14 of a pie in 1 hour. Max can finish 12 of it at the same time, who will finish eating the whole pie first?


1803.

Following information is extracted from the Statement of Profit and Loss of Gold Coin Ltd. for the year ended 31st March, 2015: Particulars 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2014 Revenue from Operations ₹ 60,00,000 ₹ 45,00,000 Employee Benefit Expenses ₹ 30,00,000 ₹ 22,50,000 Depreciation ₹ 7,50,000 ₹ 6,00,000 Other Expenses ₹ 15,50,000 ₹ 10,00,000 Tax Rate 30% 30%

Answer» Following information is extracted from the Statement of Profit and Loss of Gold Coin Ltd. for the year ended 31st March, 2015:




































Particulars



31st March,



2015



31st March, 2014



Revenue from Operations



₹ 60,00,000



₹ 45,00,000



Employee Benefit Expenses



₹ 30,00,000



₹ 22,50,000



Depreciation



₹ 7,50,000



₹ 6,00,000



Other Expenses



₹ 15,50,000



₹ 10,00,000



Tax Rate



30%



30%


1804.

If the business becomes illegal & firm is dissolved, it is known as ___

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If the business becomes illegal & firm is dissolved, it is known as ___


1805.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 1. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio, sacrificing ratio and gaining ratio in each of the following cases:Case 1. C acquires 1/5th share from A.Case 2. C acquires 1/5th share equally form A and B.Case 3. A, B and C will share future profits and losses equally.Case 4. C acquires 1/10th share of A and 1/2 share of B.

Answer» A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 1. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio, sacrificing ratio and gaining ratio in each of the following cases:

Case 1. C acquires 1/5th share from A.

Case 2. C acquires 1/5th share equally form A and B.

Case 3. A, B and C will share future profits and losses equally.

Case 4. C acquires 1/10th share of A and 1/2 share of B.
1806.

From the following Balance Sheet of Global Ltd., you are required to calculate Return on Investment for the year 2018-19: BALANCE SHEET OF GLOBAL LTD. as at 31st March, 2019 Particulars Note No. Amount ₹ I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1. Shareholder's Funds (a) Share Capital–Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each Fully paid 5,00,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus 4,20,000 2. Non-Current Liabilities 15% Long-term Borrowings 16,00,000 3. Current Liabilities 8,00,000 Total 33,20,000 II. ASSETS 1. Non-Current Assets (a) Fixed Assets 16,00,000 (b) Non-Current Investments: (i) 10% Investments 2,00,000 (ii) 10% Non-trade Investments 1,20,000 2. Current Assets 14,00,000 Total 33,20,000 Additional Information: Net Profit before Tax for the year 2018-19 is rs 9,72,000.

Answer»

From the following Balance Sheet of Global Ltd., you are required to calculate Return on Investment for the year 2018-19:































































































BALANCE SHEET OF GLOBAL LTD.



as at 31st March, 2019



Particulars



Note No.



Amount




I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

1. Shareholder's Funds



(a) Share Capital–Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each Fully paid





5,00,000



(b) Reserves and Surplus





4,20,000



2. Non-Current Liabilities



15% Long-term Borrowings





16,00,000



3. Current Liabilities





8,00,000



Total





33,20,000


II. ASSETS

1. Non-Current Assets



(a) Fixed Assets





16,00,000



(b) Non-Current Investments:





(i) 10% Investments




2,00,000



(ii) 10% Non-trade Investments




1,20,000



2. Current Assets


14,00,000

Total





33,20,000




Additional Information: Net Profit before Tax for the year 2018-19 is rs 9,72,000.

1807.

Ram, Raj and George are partners sharing profits in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2. According to the partnership agreement George is to get a minimum amount of Rs 10,000 as his share of profits every year. The net profit for the year 2013 amounted to Rs 40,000. Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

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Ram, Raj and George are partners sharing profits in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2. According to the partnership agreement George is to get a minimum amount of Rs 10,000 as his share of profits every year. The net profit for the year 2013 amounted to Rs 40,000. Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

1808.

What is meant by the cost of equity?

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What is meant by the cost of equity?

1809.

Hp Ltd. has 1,00,000;8% Debentures of ₹ 50 each due for redemption in five equal annual installments starting from 30th June, 2015. Debentures Redemption Reserve has a balnce of ₹ 5,00,000 on that date . Pass journal entries.

Answer» Hp Ltd. has 1,00,000;8% Debentures of ₹ 50 each due for redemption in five equal annual installments starting from 30th June, 2015. Debentures Redemption Reserve has a balnce of ₹ 5,00,000 on that date . Pass journal entries.
1810.

Himanshu withdrews Rs 2,500 at the end Month of each month. The Partnership deed provides for charging the interest on drawings 12% p.a. Calculate interest on Himanshu’s drawings for the year ending 31st December, 2017.

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Himanshu withdrews Rs 2,500 at the end Month of each month. The Partnership deed provides for charging the interest on drawings 12% p.a. Calculate interest on Himanshu’s drawings for the year ending 31st December, 2017.

1811.

What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?

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What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?

1812.

On March 31, 2017 after the close of accounts, the capitals of Mountain, Hill and Rock stood in the books of the firm at Rs 4,00,000, Rs 3,00,000 and Rs 2,00,000, respectively. Subsequently, it was discovered that the interest on capital 10% p.a. had been omitted. The profit for the year amounted to Rs 1,50,000 and the partner’s drawings had been Mountain: Rs 20,000, Hill Rs 15,000 and Rock Rs 10,000. Calculate interest on capital.

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On March 31, 2017 after the close of accounts, the capitals of Mountain, Hill and Rock stood in the books of the firm at Rs 4,00,000, Rs 3,00,000 and Rs 2,00,000, respectively. Subsequently, it was discovered that the interest on capital 10% p.a. had been omitted. The profit for the year amounted to Rs 1,50,000 and the partner’s drawings had been Mountain: Rs 20,000, Hill Rs 15,000 and Rock Rs 10,000. Calculate interest on capital.

1813.

The net profit for the year 31.3.2018 is Rs. 1,35,000 Trade Payables and Trade Receivables for 31.3.2018 is Rs. 70,000 and Rs. 31,000 respectively and Trade Payables and Trade Receivables for 31.3.2017 is Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 21,000. What is the cash flow from operating activities?

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The net profit for the year 31.3.2018 is Rs. 1,35,000 Trade Payables and Trade Receivables for 31.3.2018 is Rs. 70,000 and Rs. 31,000 respectively and Trade Payables and Trade Receivables for 31.3.2017 is Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 21,000. What is the cash flow from operating activities?


1814.

On 1st May,2014, Directors of a Limited Company forfeited 200 shares of ₹ 20 each , ₹ 15 per share called-up, on which ₹ 10 per share has been paid by A , the amount of the first call of ₹ 5 per share being unpaid . Ten days Later, the Directors reissued the forfeited shares to B credited as ₹ 15 per share paid-up , for a payment of ₹ 10 per share.Give journal entries in the company's books to record the forfeited shares and their reissue.

Answer» On 1st May,2014, Directors of a Limited Company forfeited 200 shares of ₹ 20 each , ₹ 15 per share called-up, on which ₹ 10 per share has been paid by A , the amount of the first call of ₹ 5 per share being unpaid . Ten days Later, the Directors reissued the forfeited shares to B credited as ₹ 15 per share paid-up , for a payment of ₹ 10 per share.

Give journal entries in the company's books to record the forfeited shares and their reissue.
1815.

Ajanta Company Limited having a normal capital of Rs 3,00,000, divided into shares of Rs 10 each offered for public subscription of 20,000 shares payable at Rs 2 on application; Rs 3 on allotment and the balance in two calls of Rs 2.50 each. Applications were received by the company for 24,000 shares. Applications for 20,000 shares were accepted in full and the shares allotted. Applications for the remaining shares were rejected and the application money was refunded.All moneys due were received with the exception of the final call on 600 shares which were forfeited after legal formalities were fulfilled. 400 shares of the forfeited shares were reissued at Rs 9 per share.Record necessary journal entries and prepare the balance Sheet showing the amount transferred to capital reserve and the balance in Share forfeiture account.

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Ajanta Company Limited having a normal capital of Rs 3,00,000, divided into shares of Rs 10 each offered for public subscription of 20,000 shares payable at Rs 2 on application; Rs 3 on allotment and the balance in two calls of Rs 2.50 each. Applications were received by the company for 24,000 shares. Applications for 20,000 shares were accepted in full and the shares allotted. Applications for the remaining shares were rejected and the application money was refunded.



All moneys due were received with the exception of the final call on 600 shares which were forfeited after legal formalities were fulfilled. 400 shares of the forfeited shares were reissued at Rs 9 per share.



Record necessary journal entries and prepare the balance Sheet showing the amount transferred to capital reserve and the balance in Share forfeiture account.

1816.

From the following information, calculate Operating Ratio and Quick Ratio. Revenue from operations Rs 3,00,000; Opening Inventory Rs 10,000; Purchases Rs 1,20,000; Wages Rs 30,000 ; Closing Inventory Rs 30,000; Selling and Distribution Expenses Rs 10,000; Currnet Assets Rs 2,00,000 and Current Liabilities Rs 1,20,000.

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From the following information, calculate Operating Ratio and Quick Ratio.

Revenue from operations Rs 3,00,000; Opening Inventory Rs 10,000; Purchases Rs 1,20,000; Wages Rs 30,000 ; Closing Inventory Rs 30,000; Selling and Distribution Expenses Rs 10,000; Currnet Assets Rs 2,00,000 and Current Liabilities Rs 1,20,000.

1817.

Mandeep, Vinod and Abbas are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1 . From 1st April, 2018, they decided to share profits and losses equally. The Partnership Deed provides that in the event of any change in the profit-sharing ratio, the goodwill shall be valued at three years' purchase of the average profit of last five years . The profits and losses of the past five years are:Profit—Year ended 31st March, 2014—₹ 1,00,000; 2015—₹ 1,50,000; 2017—₹ 2,00,000; 2018—₹ 2,00,000; Loss—Year ended 31st March, 2016—₹ 50,000.Pass the journal entries showing the working.

Answer» Mandeep, Vinod and Abbas are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1 . From 1st April, 2018, they decided to share profits and losses equally. The Partnership Deed provides that in the event of any change in the profit-sharing ratio, the goodwill shall be valued at three years' purchase of the average profit of last five years . The profits and losses of the past five years are:



ProfitYear ended 31st March, 2014₹ 1,00,000; 2015₹ 1,50,000; 2017₹ 2,00,000; 2018₹ 2,00,000;

LossYear ended 31st March, 2016₹ 50,000.

Pass the journal entries showing the working.


1818.

X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses as 5 : 4 : 3. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 was: Liabilities Amount ​(₹) Assets Amount ​(₹) Sundry Creditors 40,000 Cash at Bank 40,000 Outstanding Expenses 15,000 Sundry Debtors 2,10,000 General Reserve 75,000 Stock 3,00,000 Capital A/cs: Furniture 60,000 X 4,00,000 Plant and Machinery 4,20,000 Y 3,00,000 Z 2,00,000 9,00,000 10,30,000 10,30,000 From 1st April, 2019, they agree to alter their profit-sharing ratio as 4 : 3 : 2. It is also decided that:(a) Furniture be taken at 80% of its value.(b) Stock be appreciated by 20%.(c) Plant and Machinery be valued at ₹ 4,00,000.(d) Outstanding Expenses be increased by ₹ 13,000.Partners agreed that altered values are not to be recorded in the books and they also do not want to distribute the General Reserve.You are required to pass a single Journal entry to give effect to the above. Also, prepare Balance Sheet of the new firm.

Answer» X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses as 5 : 4 : 3. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 was:







































































Liabilities Amount

​(₹)
Assets Amount

​(₹)
Sundry Creditors 40,000 Cash at Bank 40,000
Outstanding Expenses 15,000 Sundry Debtors 2,10,000
General Reserve 75,000 Stock 3,00,000
Capital A/cs: Furniture 60,000
X 4,00,000 Plant and Machinery 4,20,000
Y 3,00,000
Z 2,00,000 9,00,000
10,30,000 10,30,000








From 1st April, 2019, they agree to alter their profit-sharing ratio as 4 : 3 : 2. It is also decided that:

(a) Furniture be taken at 80% of its value.

(b) Stock be appreciated by 20%.

(c) Plant and Machinery be valued at ₹ 4,00,000.

(d) Outstanding Expenses be increased by ₹ 13,000.

Partners agreed that altered values are not to be recorded in the books and they also do not want to distribute the General Reserve.

You are required to pass a single Journal entry to give effect to the above. Also, prepare Balance Sheet of the new firm.
1819.

₹2,00,000 is the Cost of Revenue from Operations (Cost of Goods Sold), during the year. If Inventory Turnover Ratio is 8 times, calculate inventories at the end of the year. Inventories at the end is 1.5 times that of in the beginning.

Answer» ₹2,00,000 is the Cost of Revenue from Operations (Cost of Goods Sold), during the year. If Inventory Turnover Ratio is 8 times, calculate inventories at the end of the year. Inventories at the end is 1.5 times that of in the beginning.
1820.

A company invited applications for 20,000 shares and received the applications for 25,000 shares. The directors rejected the applications for 5,000 shares. Amount paid on application was Rs 10 per share. How much amount shall be refunded?

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A company invited applications for 20,000 shares and received the applications for 25,000 shares. The directors rejected the applications for 5,000 shares. Amount paid on application was Rs 10 per share. How much amount shall be refunded?


1821.

Companies Act requires the names of Public Limited Companies to be followed by the word ____________

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Companies Act requires the names of Public Limited Companies to be followed by the word ____________


1822.

On January 01, 2012, X. Ltd. issues 5,000, 8% Debentures of Rs 100 each repayable at par at the end of three years. It has been decided to set up a cumulative sinking fund for the purpose of their redemption. The investments are expected to realise 4% net. The Sinking Fund Table shows that Rs 0.320348 amounts to one rupee 4% per annum in three years. On December 31, 2015 the balance at bank was Rs 2,42,360 and the investments realised Rs 3,25,000. The debentures were paid off.Give journal entries and show ledger account.

Answer»

On January 01, 2012, X. Ltd. issues 5,000, 8% Debentures of Rs 100 each repayable at par at the end of three years. It has been decided to set up a cumulative sinking fund for the purpose of their redemption. The investments are expected to realise 4% net. The Sinking Fund Table shows that Rs 0.320348 amounts to one rupee 4% per annum in three years. On December 31, 2015 the balance at bank was Rs 2,42,360 and the investments realised Rs 3,25,000. The debentures were paid off.



Give journal entries and show ledger account.

1823.

A and B are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 having capital of Rs 50,000 and Rs 40,000 on 1-4-2007. On 1st July 2017, A introduced Rs 10,000 as his additional capital whereas B introduced only Rs 1,000. If the interest on capital is allowed to partners at 10% p.a., calculate interest on capital if the financial year closes on 31st March every year.

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A and B are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 having capital of Rs 50,000 and Rs 40,000 on 1-4-2007. On 1st July 2017, A introduced Rs 10,000 as his additional capital whereas B introduced only Rs 1,000. If the interest on capital is allowed to partners at 10% p.a., calculate interest on capital if the financial year closes on 31st March every year.

1824.

The current ratio provides a better measure of overall liquidity only when a firm’s inventory cannot easily be converted into cash. If inventory is liquid, the quick ratio is a preferred measure of overall liquidity. Explain.

Answer» The current ratio provides a better measure of overall liquidity only when a firm’s inventory cannot easily be converted into cash. If inventory is liquid, the quick ratio is a preferred measure of overall liquidity. Explain.
1825.

X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 was: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount ​(₹) Creditors 49,000 Cash 8,000 Reserve 18,500 Debtors 19,000 Capital A/cs: X 82,000 Stock 42,000 Y 60,000 Building 2,07,000 Z 75,500 2,17,500 Patents 9,000 2,85,000 2,85,000 Y retired on 1st April, 2019 on the following terms:(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 70,000 and was not to appear in the books.(b) Bad Debts amounted to ₹ 2,000 were to be written off.(c) Patents were considered as valueless.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of X and Z after Y's retirement.

Answer» X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 was:



























































Liabilities Amount

(₹)
Assets Amount

​(₹)
Creditors 49,000 Cash 8,000
Reserve 18,500 Debtors 19,000
Capital A/cs: X 82,000 Stock 42,000
Y 60,000 Building 2,07,000
Z 75,500 2,17,500 Patents 9,000
2,85,000 2,85,000








Y retired on 1st April, 2019 on the following terms:

(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 70,000 and was not to appear in the books.

(b) Bad Debts amounted to ₹ 2,000 were to be written off.

(c) Patents were considered as valueless.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of X and Z after Y's retirement.
1826.

19. Divide Rs. 1380 among A, B and C so that the amount received by A is five times as much as B's share and three times as C's share. Find the share of A, B, C.

Answer» 19. Divide Rs. 1380 among A, B and C so that the amount received by A is five times as much as B's share and three times as C's share. Find the share of A, B, C.
1827.

Newton Ltd. purchased a Machinery from B for ​₹ 5,76,000 to be paid by the issue of 9% Debentures of ​₹ 100 each at 4% discount. Journalise the trasactions.

Answer» Newton Ltd. purchased a Machinery from B for ​₹ 5,76,000 to be paid by the issue of 9% Debentures of ​₹ 100 each at 4% discount. Journalise the trasactions.
1828.

The following are the balance sheets of Devi Co. Ltd at the end of 2002 and 2003. Prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet and study the financial position of the concern. Liabilities2002Rs2003RsAssets2002Rs2003RsEquity Capital1,20,0001,85,000Fixed Assets1,40,0001,95,000Preference Capital70,00095,000Stock40,00045,000Reserves30,00035,000Debtors70,00082,500P&L17,50020,000Bills Receivables20,00050,000Bank overdraft35,00045,450Prepaid Expenses6,0008,000Creditors25,00035,000Cash at bank40,00048,500Provision for Taxation15,00022,500Cash in hand5,00029,000Proposed Dividend8,50020,050 3,21,0004,58,000 3,21,0004,58,000

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The following are the balance sheets of Devi Co. Ltd at the end of 2002 and 2003. Prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet and study the financial position of the concern.
































































































Liabilities



2002



Rs



2003



Rs



Assets



2002



Rs



2003



Rs



Equity Capital



1,20,000



1,85,000



Fixed Assets



1,40,000



1,95,000



Preference Capital



70,000



95,000



Stock



40,000



45,000



Reserves



30,000



35,000



Debtors



70,000



82,500



P&L



17,500



20,000



Bills Receivables



20,000



50,000



Bank overdraft



35,000



45,450



Prepaid Expenses



6,000



8,000



Creditors



25,000



35,000



Cash at bank



40,000



48,500



Provision for Taxation



15,000



22,500



Cash in hand



5,000



29,000



Proposed Dividend



8,500



20,050











3,21,000



4,58,000





3,21,000



4,58,000







1829.

Loan taken from bank will be classified as -

Answer»

Loan taken from bank will be classified as -


1830.

Manbir and Nimrat are partners and they admit Anahat into partnership. It was agreed to value goodwill at three tears' purchase on Weighted Average Profit Method taking profits of last five years. Weights assigned to each year as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively to profit for the year ended 31st March, 2014 to 2108. The profit for these years were: ₹ 70,000, ₹ 1,40,000, ₹ 1,00,000, ₹ 1,60,000 and ₹ 1,65,000 respectively.Scrutiny of books of account revealed following information:(i) There was an abnormal loss of ₹ 20,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2014.(ii) There was an abnormal gain (profit) of ₹ 30,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2015.(iii) Closing Stock as on 31st March, 2017 was overvalued by ₹ 10,000.Calculate the value of goodwill.

Answer» Manbir and Nimrat are partners and they admit Anahat into partnership. It was agreed to value goodwill at three tears' purchase on Weighted Average Profit Method taking profits of last five years. Weights assigned to each year as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively to profit for the year ended 31st March, 2014 to 2108. The profit for these years were: ₹ 70,000, ₹ 1,40,000, ₹ 1,00,000, ₹ 1,60,000 and ₹ 1,65,000 respectively.

Scrutiny of books of account revealed following information:

(i) There was an abnormal loss of ₹ 20,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2014.

(ii) There was an abnormal gain (profit) of ₹ 30,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2015.

(iii) Closing Stock as on 31st March, 2017 was overvalued by ₹ 10,000.

Calculate the value of goodwill.
1831.

Asha and Lata are partners with Capitals of Rs 5,00,000 and Rs 4,00,000 respectively, on which they are entitled to interest at 10% p.a. They divide profits in the ratio of 2:1. They take Sudha, Manager of the business for the past 15 years, as partner in the firm with 14th share of profits and guaranteed that her share of profits will not be less than Rs 2,00,000. Sudha brought Rs 3,00,000 as her capital. Any excess profits received by Sudha over her 14th share will be borne by Asha and Lata in the ratio of 4:1. Profits at the end of the year before allowing interest on capitals amounted to Rs 7,20,000. Distribute the profits. What value has been fulfilled by Asha and Lata?

Answer»

Asha and Lata are partners with Capitals of Rs 5,00,000 and Rs 4,00,000 respectively, on which they are entitled to interest at 10% p.a. They divide profits in the ratio of 2:1. They take Sudha, Manager of the business for the past 15 years, as partner in the firm with 14th share of profits and guaranteed that her share of profits will not be less than Rs 2,00,000. Sudha brought Rs 3,00,000 as her capital. Any excess profits received by Sudha over her 14th share will be borne by Asha and Lata in the ratio of 4:1. Profits at the end of the year before allowing interest on capitals amounted to Rs 7,20,000. Distribute the profits. What value has been fulfilled by Asha and Lata?

1832.

Pass journal entries for the following transactions : (i) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 5,000. (ii) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 8,000 were paid by partner X. (iii) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 10,000 were paid by the firm on behalf of a partner. (iv) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 15,000 were paid by the firm. Mr. X, one of the partners, has to bear these expenses. (v) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 20,000 were paid by the firm. Rs. 8,000 were to be borne by the firm and the balance by Maruti, a partner.

Answer»

Pass journal entries for the following transactions :

(i) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 5,000.

(ii) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 8,000 were paid by partner X.

(iii) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 10,000 were paid by the firm on behalf of a partner.

(iv) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 15,000 were paid by the firm. Mr. X, one of the partners, has to bear these expenses.

(v) Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 20,000 were paid by the firm. Rs. 8,000 were to be borne by the firm and the balance by Maruti, a partner.

1833.

X Ltd. took a loan of ₹ 3,00,000 from IDBI Bank . The company issued 4,000; 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each as a collateral security for the same . Show how these items will be presented in the Balance Sheet of the company.

Answer» X Ltd. took a loan of ₹ 3,00,000 from IDBI Bank . The company issued 4,000; 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each as a collateral security for the same . Show how these items will be presented in the Balance Sheet of the company.
1834.

Prepare the Accounting Vouchers for the following transactions:​ 2019 ₹ Jan. 1 Started business with cash 2,00,000 Jan. 1 Purchased furniture vide Cash Memo No. 210* 10,000 Jan. 5 Opened a Bank Account in Canara Bank 60,000 Jan. 10 Purchased garments on credit from M/s Madras Store vide Bill No. 291* 20,000 Jan. 12 Sold shirts to Ram Parkash on credit vide Bill No. 1* 5,000 Jan. 15 Sold shirts for cash vide Cash Memo No. 1* 7,000 Jan. 20 Withdrew from bank for office use by cheque No. 23301 20,000 Jan. 27 Withdrew for personal use by cheque No. 51003 5,000 Transactions marked with * are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each.

Answer» Prepare the Accounting Vouchers for the following transactions:​




























































2019
Jan. 1 Started business with cash 2,00,000
Jan. 1 Purchased furniture vide Cash Memo No. 210* 10,000
Jan. 5 Opened a Bank Account in Canara Bank 60,000
Jan. 10 Purchased garments on credit from M/s Madras Store vide Bill No. 291* 20,000
Jan. 12 Sold shirts to Ram Parkash on credit vide Bill No. 1* 5,000
Jan. 15 Sold shirts for cash vide Cash Memo No. 1* 7,000
Jan. 20 Withdrew from bank for office use by cheque No. 23301 20,000
Jan. 27 Withdrew for personal use by cheque No. 51003 5,000



Transactions marked with * are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each.
1835.

Harish is a partner in a firm. He withdrew the following amounts during the year 2017 : Rs February 01 4,000 May 01 10,000 June 30 4,000 October 31 12,000 December 31 4,000 Interest on drawings is to be charged 7.5 % p.a.Calculate the amount of interest to be charged on Harish’s drawings for the year ending December 31, 2017.

Answer»

Harish is a partner in a firm. He withdrew the following amounts during the year 2017 :



































Rs



February 01



4,000



May 01



10,000



June 30



4,000



October 31



12,000



December 31



4,000






Interest on drawings is to be charged 7.5 % p.a.



Calculate the amount of interest to be charged on Harish’s drawings for the year ending December 31, 2017.




1836.

A, T and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 7 respectively. Their capitals were Rs. 5,00,000; Rs. 6,00,000 and Rs. 7,00,000 respectively. State the ratio in which the goodwill of the firm amounting to Rs. 16,00,000 will be adjusted in the capital accounts of A and T in case of R’s death.

Answer»

A, T and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 7 respectively. Their capitals were Rs. 5,00,000; Rs. 6,00,000 and Rs. 7,00,000 respectively. State the ratio in which the goodwill of the firm amounting to Rs. 16,00,000 will be adjusted in the capital accounts of A and T in case of R’s death.


1837.

X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. On 1st February, 2019, Y died and it was decided that the new profit-sharing ratio between X and Z will be equal. Partnership Deed provided for the following on the death of a partner:(a) His share of goodwill be calculated on the basis of half of the profits credited to his account during the previous four completed years. The firm's profits for the last four years were: Year 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Profits (₹) 1,50,000 1,00,000 50,000 1,00,000 (b) His share of profit in the year of his death was to be computed on the basis of average profit of past two years.Pass necessary Journal entries relating to goodwill and profit to be transferred to Y's Capital Account.

Answer» X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. On 1st February, 2019, Y died and it was decided that the new profit-sharing ratio between X and Z will be equal. Partnership Deed provided for the following on the death of a partner:

(a) His share of goodwill be calculated on the basis of half of the profits credited to his account during the previous four completed years. The firm's profits for the last four years were:



















Year 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Profits (₹) 1,50,000 1,00,000 50,000 1,00,000



(b) His share of profit in the year of his death was to be computed on the basis of average profit of past two years.

Pass necessary Journal entries relating to goodwill and profit to be transferred to Y's Capital Account.
1838.

How many significant figures are present in the following? (i) 0.0025 (ii) 208 (iii) 5005 (iv) 126,000 (v) 500.0 (vi) 2.0034

Answer»

How many
significant figures are present in the following?



(i) 0.0025



(ii) 208



(iii) 5005



(iv) 126,000



(v) 500.0



(vi) 2.0034

1839.

A and B are partners from 1st April, 2018, without a Partnership Deed and they introduced capitals of ₹ 35,000 and ₹ 20,000 respectively. On 1st October, 2018, A advanced loan of ₹ 8,000 to the firm without any agreement as to interest. The profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 shows a profit of ₹ 15,000 but the partners cannot agree on payment of interest and on the basis of division of profits.You are required to divide the profits between them giving reasons for your method.

Answer» A and B are partners from 1st April, 2018, without a Partnership Deed and they introduced capitals of ₹ 35,000 and ₹ 20,000 respectively. On 1st October, 2018, A advanced loan of ₹ 8,000 to the firm without any agreement as to interest. The profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 shows a profit of ₹ 15,000 but the partners cannot agree on payment of interest and on the basis of division of profits.

You are required to divide the profits between them giving reasons for your method.
1840.

Following is the Financial Statement of Garima Ltd., prepare cash flow statement. Particulars Note No. 31st March 2017 (Rs) 31st March 2016 (Rs) I) Equity and Liabilities 1. Shareholders’ Funds a) Share capital 1 4,40,000 2,80,000 b) Reserve and surplus-Surplus 2 40,000 28,000 2. Current Liabilities a) Trade payables 1,56,000 56,000 c) Short-term provisions 12,000 4,000 (Provision for taxation) Total 6,48,000 3,68,000 II) Assets 1. Non-current assets a) Fixed assets i) Tangible 3,64,000 2,00,000 2. Current assets a) Inventories 1,60,000 60,000 b) Trade receivables 80,000 20,000 c) Cash and cash equivalents 28,000 80,000 d) Other current assets 16,000 8,000 Total 6,48,000 3,68,000 Notes to Accounts Particulars 31st March 2017 (Rs) 31st March 2016 (Rs) 1. Share capital a) Equity share capital 3,00,000 2,00,000 b) Preference share capital 1,40,000 80,000 4,40,000 2,80,000 2. Reserve and surplus Surplus in statement of profit and loss at the beginning of the year 28,000 Add: Profit of the year 16,000 Less: Dividend 4,000 Profit at the end of the year 40,000 Additional Information: Interest paid on Debenture Rs 600 Dividend paid during the year Rs 4,000 Depreciation charged during the year Rs 32,000

Answer»

Following is the Financial Statement of Garima Ltd., prepare cash flow statement.





































































































































Particulars Note No. 31st March

2017

(Rs)
31st March

2016

(Rs)
I) Equity and Liabilities

1. Shareholders’ Funds


a) Share capital

1 4,40,000 2,80,000

b) Reserve and surplus-Surplus

2 40,000 28,000

2. Current Liabilities


a) Trade payables

1,56,000 56,000

c) Short-term provisions

12,000 4,000

(Provision for taxation)

Total 6,48,000 3,68,000
II) Assets

1. Non-current assets


a) Fixed assets


i) Tangible

3,64,000 2,00,000

2. Current assets


a) Inventories

1,60,000 60,000

b) Trade receivables

80,000 20,000

c) Cash and cash equivalents

28,000 80,000

d) Other current assets

16,000 8,000
Total 6,48,000 3,68,000






Notes to Accounts





























































Particulars 31st March

2017

(Rs)
31st March

2016

(Rs)
1. Share capital

a) Equity share capital

3,00,000 2,00,000

b) Preference share capital

1,40,000 80,000
4,40,000 2,80,000
2. Reserve and surplus

Surplus in statement of profit and loss at the beginning of the year

28,000

Add: Profit of the year

16,000

Less: Dividend

4,000
Profit at the end of the year 40,000








Additional Information:




  1. Interest paid on Debenture Rs 600

  2. Dividend paid during the year Rs 4,000

  3. Depreciation charged during the year Rs 32,000

1841.

Companies decide to split their entire capital into units each of which carries ___________ value

Answer»

Companies decide to split their entire capital into units each of which carries ___________ value


1842.

Identify the major heads and sub-heads under which the following items will be shown in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013: (i) Provision for Tax. (ii) Loan payable on demand. (iii) Computer and related equipment. (iv) Goods acquired for trading.

Answer»

Identify the major heads and sub-heads under which the following items will be shown in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013:

(i) Provision for Tax.

(ii) Loan payable on demand.

(iii) Computer and related equipment.

(iv) Goods acquired for trading.

1843.

M.Ltd. took over assets of Rs 9,00,00,000 and liabilities of Rs 70,00,000 of S.Ltd. and issued 8%Debenture of Rs 100 each. Record necessary entries in the books of M. Ltd.

Answer»

M.Ltd. took over assets of Rs 9,00,00,000 and liabilities of Rs 70,00,000 of S.Ltd. and issued 8%Debenture of Rs 100 each. Record necessary entries in the books of M. Ltd.

1844.

Rectifythe following errors assuming that suspense account was opened.Ascertainthe difference in trial balance. (a) Depreciation provided on machinery Rs 4,000 was not posted to Depreciation account. (b) Bad debts written-off Rs 5,000 were not posted to Debtors account. (c) Discount allowed to a debtor Rs 100 on receiving cash from him was not posted to discount allowed account. (d) Goods withdrawn by proprietor for personal use Rs 800 were not posted to Drawings account. (e) Bill receivable for Rs 2,000 received from a debtor was not posted to Bills receivable account.

Answer»







Rectify
the following errors assuming that suspense account was opened.



Ascertain
the difference in trial balance.

























(a)



Depreciation
provided on machinery Rs 4,000 was not posted to Depreciation account.



(b)



Bad
debts written-off Rs 5,000 were not posted to Debtors account.



(c)



Discount
allowed to a debtor Rs 100 on receiving cash from him was not posted to
discount allowed account.



(d)



Goods
withdrawn by proprietor for personal use Rs 800 were not posted to Drawings
account.



(e)



Bill
receivable for Rs 2,000 received from a debtor was not posted to Bills
receivable account.








1845.

R Ltd is a real estate company which was formed in 1950. In about 56 years of its existence, the company has managed to carve out a niche for itself in this sector. Lately, this sector is witnessing a boom due to the fact that the Indian economy is on the rise. The incomes of middle class are rising. More people can afford to buy homes for themselves due to easy availability of loans and accompanying tax concessions. To expand its business in India and abroad, the company weighs various options to raise money through equity offerings in India. Whether to tap equity or debt market, whether to raise money from domestic market or international market or combination of both? When to raise the necessary finance from the money market or capital market? It is also planning to list itself in New York Stock Exchange to raise money through ADRs. To make its offerings attractive, it is planning to offer the host of financial plans and products to its stakeholders and investors and also expand its listing at NSE after complying with the regulations of SEBI. How does the SEBI exercise control over 'R' Ltd in the interest of investors?

Answer»

R Ltd is a real estate company which was formed in 1950. In about 56 years of its existence, the company has managed to carve out a niche for itself in this sector. Lately, this sector is witnessing a boom due to the fact that the Indian economy is on the rise. The incomes of middle class are rising. More people can afford to buy homes for themselves due to easy availability of loans and accompanying tax concessions.

To expand its business in India and abroad, the company weighs various options to raise money through equity offerings in India. Whether to tap equity or debt market, whether to raise money from domestic market or international market or combination of both? When to raise the necessary finance from the money market or capital market? It is also planning to list itself in New York Stock Exchange to raise money through ADRs. To make its offerings attractive, it is planning to offer the host of financial plans and products to its stakeholders and investors and also expand its listing at NSE after complying with the regulations of SEBI.

How does the SEBI exercise control over 'R' Ltd in the interest of investors?

1846.

Azad and Babli are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1. Chintan is admitted into the firm with 1/4 share in profits. Chintan will bring in Rs 30,000 as his capital and the capitals of Azad and Babli are to be adjusted in the profit sharing ratio. The Balance Sheet of Azad and Babli as on December 31, 2016 (before Chintan’s admission) was as follows: Balance Sheet of A and B as on 31.12.2016 Liabilites Amount (Rs) Assets Amount (Rs) Creditors 8,000 Cash in hand 2,000 Bills payable 4,000 Cash at bank 10,000 General reserve 6,000 Sundry debtors 8,000 Capital accounts: Stock 10,000 Azad 50,000 Funiture 5,000 Babli 32,000 82,000 Machinery 25,000 Buildings 40,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 It was agreed that:i) Chintan will bring in Rs 12,000 as his share of goodwill premium.ii) Buildings were valued at Rs 45,000 and Machinery at Rs 23,000.iii) A provision for doubtful debts is to be created 6% on debtors.iv) The capital accounts of Azad and Babli are to be adjusted by opening current accounts. Record necessary journal entries, show necessary ledger accounts and prepare the Balance Sheet after admission.

Answer»

Azad and Babli are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1. Chintan is admitted into the firm with 1/4 share in profits. Chintan will bring in Rs 30,000 as his capital and the capitals of Azad and Babli are to be adjusted in the profit sharing ratio. The Balance Sheet of Azad and Babli as on December 31, 2016 (before Chintan’s admission) was as follows:



















































































Balance Sheet of A and B as on 31.12.2016



Liabilites



Amount



(Rs)



Assets



Amount



(Rs)



Creditors





8,000



Cash in hand



2,000



Bills payable





4,000



Cash at bank



10,000



General reserve





6,000



Sundry debtors



8,000



Capital accounts:







Stock



10,000





Azad



50,000





Funiture



5,000





Babli



32,000



82,000



Machinery



25,000









Buildings



40,000







1,00,000





1,00,000
















It was agreed that:



i) Chintan will bring in Rs 12,000 as his share of goodwill premium.



ii) Buildings were valued at Rs 45,000 and Machinery at Rs 23,000.



iii) A provision for doubtful debts is to be created 6% on debtors.



iv) The capital accounts of Azad and Babli are to be adjusted by opening current accounts.





Record necessary journal entries, show necessary ledger accounts and prepare the Balance Sheet after admission.






1847.

On 31st March, 2019, the Balance Sheet of A, B and C who were sharing profits and losses in proportion to their capitals stood as: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Creditors 10,800 Cash at Bank 13,000 Bills Payable 5,000 Debtors 10,000 Capital A/cs: Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 200 9,800 A 45,000 Stock 9,000 B 30,000 Machinery 24,000 C 15,000 90,000 Freehold Premises 50,000 1,05,800 1,05,800 B retired and following adjustments were agreed to determine the amount payable to B:(a) Out of the amount of insurance premium debited to Profit and Loss Account, ₹ 1,000 be carried forward as prepaid Insurance.(b) Freehold Premises be appreciated by 10%.(c) Provision for Doubtful Debts is brought up to 5% on Debtors.(d) Machinery be reduced by 5%.(e) Liability for Workmen Compensation to the extent of ₹ 1,500 would be created.(f) Goodwill of the firm be fixed at ₹ 18,000 and B's share of the same be adjusted into the accounts of A and C who will share future profits in the ratio of 3/4th and 1/4th.(g) Total capital of the firm as newly constituted be fixed at ₹ 60,000 between A and C in the proportion of 3/4th and 1/4th after passing entries in their accounts for adjustments, i.e., actual cash to be paid or to be brought in by continuing partners as the case may be.(h) B be paid ₹ 5,000 in cash and the balance be transferred to his Loan Account.Prepare Capital Accounts of Partners and the Balance Sheet of the firm of A and C.

Answer» On 31st March, 2019, the Balance Sheet of A, B and C who were sharing profits and losses in proportion to their capitals stood as:












































































Liabilities



Amount



(₹)



Assets



Amount



(₹)


Creditors

10,800


Cash at Bank 13,000
Bills Payable

5,000


Debtors

10,000




Capital A/cs:


Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts

200



9,800


A 45,000 Stock 9,000
B

30,000




Machinery 24,000
C

15,000



90,000


Freehold Premises

50,000









1,05,800



1,05,800









B retired and following adjustments were agreed to determine the amount payable to B:

(a) Out of the amount of insurance premium debited to Profit and Loss Account, ₹ 1,000 be carried forward as prepaid Insurance.

(b) Freehold Premises be appreciated by 10%.

(c) Provision for Doubtful Debts is brought up to 5% on Debtors.

(d) Machinery be reduced by 5%.

(e) Liability for Workmen Compensation to the extent of ₹ 1,500 would be created.

(f) Goodwill of the firm be fixed at ₹ 18,000 and B's share of the same be adjusted into the accounts of A and C who will share future profits in the ratio of 3/4th and 1/4th.

(g) Total capital of the firm as newly constituted be fixed at ₹ 60,000 between A and C in the proportion of 3/4th and 1/4th after passing entries in their accounts for adjustments, i.e., actual cash to be paid or to be brought in by continuing partners as the case may be.

(h) B be paid ₹ 5,000 in cash and the balance be transferred to his Loan Account.

Prepare Capital Accounts of Partners and the Balance Sheet of the firm of A and C.
1848.

These are the statements which indicate the relationship of different items of a financial statement with a common item by expressing each item as a percentage of that common item.

Answer»

These are the statements which indicate the relationship of different items of a financial statement with a common item by expressing each item as a percentage of that common item.


1849.

Revenue from Operations ₹ 9,00,000; Gross Profit 25% on Cost; Operating Expenses ₹ 45,000. Calculate Operating Profit Ratio.

Answer» Revenue from Operations ₹ 9,00,000; Gross Profit 25% on Cost; Operating Expenses ₹ 45,000. Calculate Operating Profit Ratio.
1850.

Find the principalvalue of

Answer»

Find the principal
value
of