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1851.

Calculate Operating Profit Ratio from the following information: Opening Inventory ₹1,00,000 Closing Inventory ₹1,50,000 Purchases ₹ 10,00,000 Loss by fire ₹ 20,000 Revenue from Operations, i.e., Net Sales ₹ 14,70,000 Dividend Received ₹ 30,000 Administrative and Selling Expenses ₹ 1,70,000

Answer» Calculate Operating Profit Ratio from the following information:

































Opening Inventory ₹1,00,000 Closing Inventory ₹1,50,000
Purchases ₹ 10,00,000 Loss by fire ₹ 20,000
Revenue from Operations, i.e., Net Sales ₹ 14,70,000 Dividend Received ₹ 30,000
Administrative and Selling Expenses ₹ 1,70,000
1852.

___ is the ratio of cost of goods sold plus operating expenses to net sales.

Answer»

___ is the ratio of cost of goods sold plus operating expenses to net sales.


1853.

Calculate following ratios on the basis of the following information:(i) Gross Profit Ratio;(ii) Current Ratio;(iii) Acid Test Ratio; and (iv) Inventory Turnover Ratio. ₹ ₹ Gross Profit 50,000 Revenue from Operations 1,00,000 Inventory 15,000 Trade Receivables 27,500 Cash and Cash Equivalents 17,500 Current Liabilities 40,000

Answer» Calculate following ratios on the basis of the following information:

(i) Gross Profit Ratio;

(ii) Current Ratio;

(iii) Acid Test Ratio; and

(iv) Inventory Turnover Ratio.































Gross Profit 50,000 Revenue from Operations 1,00,000
Inventory 15,000 Trade Receivables 27,500
Cash and Cash Equivalents 17,500 Current Liabilities 40,000


1854.

Krishna & Co. Ltd. with an authorised capital of ₹ 2,00,000 divided into 20,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each, issued the entire amount of the shares payable as: ₹ 5 on application (including premium ₹ 2 per share), ₹ 4 on allotment, and ₹ 3 on call.All share money is received in full with the exception of the allotment money on 200 shares and the call money on 500 shares (including the 200 shares on which the allotment money has not been paid).The above 500 shares are duly forfeited and 400 of these( including the 200 shares on which allotment money has not been paid) are reissued at ₹ 7 per share payable by the purchaser as fully paid-up. Pass journal entries(including cash transactions) and show the balances in the Balance Sheet giving effect to the above transactions.

Answer» Krishna & Co. Ltd. with an authorised capital of ₹ 2,00,000 divided into 20,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each, issued the entire amount of the shares payable as:

₹ 5 on application (including premium ₹ 2 per share),

₹ 4 on allotment, and

₹ 3 on call.

All share money is received in full with the exception of the allotment money on 200 shares and the call money on 500 shares (including the 200 shares on which the allotment money has not been paid).

The above 500 shares are duly forfeited and 400 of these( including the 200 shares on which allotment money has not been paid) are reissued at ₹ 7 per share payable by the purchaser as fully paid-up. Pass journal entries(including cash transactions) and show the balances in the Balance Sheet giving effect to the above transactions.
1855.

From the following information, calculate amount of subscriptions to be credited to the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018: ₹ 1st April, 2017 Subscriptions in Arrears 50,000 Subscriptions Received in Advance 30,00031st March, 2018 Subscriptions in Arrears 25,000 Subscriptions Received in Advance 70,000Subscriptions received during the year ended 31st March, 2018 - ₹ 3,00,000

Answer» From the following information, calculate amount of subscriptions to be credited to the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018:





1st April, 2017 Subscriptions in Arrears 50,000

Subscriptions Received in Advance 30,000

31st March, 2018 Subscriptions in Arrears 25,000

Subscriptions Received in Advance 70,000



Subscriptions received during the year ended 31st March, 2018 - ₹ 3,00,000
1856.

X.Ltd. issued 5,000, 15% debentures of Rs.100 each on April 01, 2013 at a discount of 10%, redeemable at a premium of 10% in equal annual drawings in 4 years out of capital.Give journal entries both at the time of issue and redemption of debentures. (Ignore the treatment of loss on issue of debentures and interest.)

Answer»

X.Ltd. issued 5,000, 15% debentures of Rs.100 each on April 01, 2013 at a discount of 10%, redeemable at a premium of 10% in equal annual drawings in 4 years out of capital.



Give journal entries both at the time of issue and redemption of debentures. (Ignore the treatment of loss on issue of debentures and interest.)

1857.

Transactions of M/s. Vipin Traders are given below.Show the effects on Assets, Liabilities and Capital with the help of accounting Equation. Rs (a) Business started with cash 1,25,000 (b) Purchased goods for cash 50,000 (c) Purchase furniture from R.K. Furniture 10,000 (d) Sold goods to Parul Traders (costing Rs 7,000 vide bill no. 5674) 9,000 (e) Paid cartage 100 (f) Cash Paid to R.K. furniture in full settlement 9,700 (g) Cash sales (costing Rs 10,000) 12,000 (h) Rent received 4,000 (i) Cash withdrew for personal use 3,000

Answer»

Transactions of M/s. Vipin Traders are given below.



Show the effects on Assets, Liabilities and Capital with the help of accounting Equation.





























































Rs



(a)



Business started with cash



1,25,000



(b)



Purchased goods for cash



50,000



(c)



Purchase furniture from R.K. Furniture



10,000



(d)



Sold goods to Parul Traders (costing Rs 7,000 vide bill no. 5674)



9,000



(e)



Paid cartage



100



(f)



Cash Paid to R.K. furniture in full settlement



9,700



(g)



Cash sales (costing Rs 10,000)



12,000



(h)



Rent received



4,000



(i)



Cash withdrew for personal use



3,000







1858.

Prince Limited issued a prospectus inviting applications for 2,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each at a premium of Rs 3 per share payable as follows : With Application Rs 2 On Allotment (including premium) Rs 5 On First Call Rs 3 On Second Call Rs 3 Applications were received for 30,000 shares and allotment was made on pro-rata basis. Money overpaid on applications was adjusted to the amount due on allotment. Mr. ‘Mohit’ whom 400 shares were allotted, failed to pay the allotment money and the first call, and her shares were forfeited after the first call. Mr. ‘Joly’, whom 600 shares were allotted, failed to pay for the two calls and hence, his shares were forfeited. Of the shares forfeited, 800 shares were reissued to Supriya as fully paid for Rs 9 per share, the whole of Mr. Mohit’s shares being included. Record journal entries in the books of the Company and prepare the Balance Sheet.

Answer»

Prince Limited issued a prospectus inviting applications for 2,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each at a premium of Rs 3 per share payable as follows :

























With Application



Rs 2



On Allotment (including premium)



Rs 5



On First Call



Rs 3



On Second Call



Rs 3






Applications were received for 30,000 shares and allotment was made on pro-rata basis. Money overpaid on applications was adjusted to the amount due on allotment.





Mr. ‘Mohit’ whom 400 shares were allotted, failed to pay the allotment money and the first call, and her shares were forfeited after the first call. Mr. ‘Joly’, whom 600 shares were allotted, failed to pay for the two calls and hence, his shares were forfeited.





Of the shares forfeited, 800 shares were reissued to Supriya as fully paid for Rs 9 per share, the whole of Mr. Mohit’s shares being included.





Record journal entries in the books of the Company and prepare the Balance Sheet.


1859.

How are the following items of subscriptions shown in the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 and Balance Sheets as at 31st March, 2018 and 2019? ₹ Subscriptions received during the year ended 31st March, 2019 3,58,500 Subscriptions outstanding on 31st March, 2018 30,000 Subscriptions received in Advance on 31st March,2018 22,500 Subscriptions received in Advance on 31st March, 2019 13,500 Subscriptions outstanding on 31st March, 2019 37,500 (including ​₹ 12,500 for the year ended 31st March, 2018)

Answer» How are the following items of subscriptions shown in the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 and Balance Sheets as at 31st March, 2018 and 2019?





























Subscriptions received during the year ended 31st March, 2019 3,58,500
Subscriptions outstanding on 31st March, 2018 30,000
Subscriptions received in Advance on 31st March,2018 22,500
Subscriptions received in Advance on 31st March, 2019 13,500
Subscriptions outstanding on 31st March, 2019 37,500



(including ​₹ 12,500 for the year ended 31st March, 2018)
1860.

A company issued 9% Debentures of ₹ 10,00,000 at 8% discount, redeemable at par. The debentures are to be redeemed by drawings method in the following manner: Year-end Amount (Face Value ) ( ₹) 2 1,00,000 3 2,00,000 4 3,00,000 5 4,00,000Calculate the amount of discount on issue of debentures to be written off each year.

Answer» A company issued 9% Debentures of ₹ 10,00,000 at 8% discount, redeemable at par. The debentures are to be redeemed by drawings method in the following manner:

Year-end Amount (Face Value ) ( ₹)

2 1,00,000

3 2,00,000

4 3,00,000

5 4,00,000

Calculate the amount of discount on issue of debentures to be written off each year.
1861.

X, Y and Z are sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 . They decided to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 with effect from 1st April, 2018. They also decided to record the effect of the following accumulated profits,losses and reserves without affecting their book values by passing a single entry . Book Value(₹) General Reserve 6,000 Profit and Loss A/c ( Credit) 24,000 Advertisement Suspense A/c 12,000 Pass an Adjustment Entry.

Answer» X, Y and Z are sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 . They decided to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 with effect from 1st April, 2018. They also decided to record the effect of the following accumulated profits,losses and reserves without affecting their book values by passing a single entry .





















Book Value(₹)
General Reserve 6,000
Profit and Loss A/c ( Credit) 24,000
Advertisement Suspense A/c 12,000



Pass an Adjustment Entry.
1862.

From the following balances of the Ledger of Sh. Akhileshwar Singh, prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet :- Dr. ₹ Cr. ₹ Stock on 1-4-2016 30,000 Stock on 31-3-2017 46,200 Purchases and Sales 2,30,000 3,45,800 Returns 12,500 15,200 Commission on Purchases 1,200 Freight and Carriage 26,000 Wages and Salary 10,800 Fire Insurance Premium 820 Business Premises 40,000 Sundry Debtors 26,100 Sundry Creditors 26,700 Goodwill 8,000 Patents 8,400 Coal, Gas and Power 12,100 Printing and Stationery 2,100 Postage 710 Travelling Expenses 4,250 Drawings 7,200 Depreciation 1,000 General Expenses 8,350 Capital 89,760 Investments 8,000 Interest on Investments 800 Cash in Hand 2,570 Banker's Account 5,200 Commission 4,600 4,400 Loan on Mortgage 30,000 Interest on Loan 3,000 B/P 2,280 B/R 4,540 Income Tax 3,000 Horses and Carts 20,300 Discount on Purchases 1,600 5,21,740 5,21,740

Answer» From the following balances of the Ledger of Sh. Akhileshwar Singh, prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet :-























































































































































































Dr. ₹ Cr. ₹
Stock on 1-4-2016 30,000
Stock on 31-3-2017 46,200
Purchases and Sales 2,30,000 3,45,800
Returns 12,500 15,200
Commission on Purchases 1,200
Freight and Carriage 26,000
Wages and Salary 10,800
Fire Insurance Premium 820
Business Premises 40,000
Sundry Debtors 26,100
Sundry Creditors 26,700
Goodwill 8,000
Patents 8,400
Coal, Gas and Power 12,100
Printing and Stationery 2,100
Postage 710
Travelling Expenses 4,250
Drawings 7,200
Depreciation 1,000
General Expenses 8,350
Capital 89,760
Investments 8,000
Interest on Investments 800
Cash in Hand 2,570
Banker's Account 5,200
Commission 4,600 4,400
Loan on Mortgage 30,000
Interest on Loan 3,000
B/P 2,280
B/R 4,540
Income Tax 3,000
Horses and Carts 20,300
Discount on Purchases 1,600
5,21,740 5,21,740
1863.

Why error calculation for both multiplication and division is same

Answer» Why error calculation for both multiplication and division is same
1864.

On the basis of the following information calculate: (i) Debt to Equity Ratio; and (ii) Working Capital Turnover Ratio. Information: ₹ ₹ Revenue from Operations: (a) Cash Sales 40,00,000 Paid-up Share Capital 17,00,000 (b) Credit Sales 20,00,000 6% Debentures 3,00,000 Cost of Goods Sold 35,00,000 9% Loan from Bank 7,00,000 Other Current Assets 8,00,000 Debentures Redemption Reserve 3,00,000 Current Liabilities 4,00,000 Closing Inventory 1,00,000

Answer» On the basis of the following information calculate:
(i) Debt to Equity Ratio; and

(ii) Working Capital Turnover Ratio.



















































Information:
Revenue from Operations: (a) Cash Sales 40,00,000 Paid-up Share Capital 17,00,000
(b) Credit Sales 20,00,000 6% Debentures 3,00,000
Cost of Goods Sold 35,00,000 9% Loan from Bank 7,00,000
Other Current Assets 8,00,000 Debentures Redemption Reserve 3,00,000
Current Liabilities 4,00,000 Closing Inventory 1,00,000

1865.

Gaining share =

Answer»

Gaining share =


1866.

Yogesh and Naresh were partners sharing profits equally. They dissolved the firm on 1st April, 2019. Naresh was assigned the responsibility to realise the assets and pay the liabilities at a remuneration of ₹10,000 including expenses. Balance Sheet of the firm as on that date was as follows: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Creditors 40,000 Cash/Bank 6,000 Bills Payable 40,000 Investments 30,000 Naresh's Loan 44,000 Debtors 40,000 Mrs. Yogesh's Loan 42,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 4,000 36,000 Investment Fluctuation Reserve 8,000 Bills Receivable 33,400 Capital A/cs: Profit and Loss A/c 1,10,600 Yogesh 21,000 Naresh 21,000 42,000 2,16,000 2,16,000 The firm was dissolved on following terms:(a) Yogesh was to pay his wife's loan.(b) Debtors realised ₹ 30,000.(c) Naresh was to take investments at an agreed value of ₹ 26,000.(d) Creditors and Bills Payable were payable after two months but were paid immediately at a discount of 15% p.a.(e) Bills Receivable were received allowing 5% rebate.(f) A Debtor previously written off as Bad Debt paid ₹ 15,000.(g) An unrecorded asset realised ₹10,000.Prepare Realisation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts, Partners' Loan Account and Cash/Bank Account.

Answer» Yogesh and Naresh were partners sharing profits equally. They dissolved the firm on 1st April, 2019. Naresh was assigned the responsibility to realise the assets and pay the liabilities at a remuneration of ₹10,000 including expenses. Balance Sheet of the firm as on that date was as follows:





















































































Liabilities



Amount



(₹)



Assets



Amount



(₹)


Creditors

40,000


Cash/Bank 6,000
Bills Payable 40,000 Investments 30,000
Naresh's Loan

44,000


Debtors

40,000




Mrs. Yogesh's Loan

42,000


Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts

4,000



36,000


Investment Fluctuation Reserve 8,000 Bills Receivable 33,400
Capital A/cs: Profit and Loss A/c 1,10,600
Yogesh

21,000




Naresh

21,000



42,000









2,16,000



2,16,000









The firm was dissolved on following terms:

(a) Yogesh was to pay his wife's loan.

(b) Debtors realised ₹ 30,000.

(c) Naresh was to take investments at an agreed value of ₹ 26,000.

(d) Creditors and Bills Payable were payable after two months but were paid immediately at a discount of 15% p.a.

(e) Bills Receivable were received allowing 5% rebate.

(f) A Debtor previously written off as Bad Debt paid ₹ 15,000.

(g) An unrecorded asset realised ₹10,000.

Prepare Realisation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts, Partners' Loan Account and Cash/Bank Account.
1867.

Q13. Consider the following statements about Concentration margin: 1. A concentration margin would be levied on individuals and institutions whose exposure account for a major chunk of the total exposure in that respective equity or commodity derivative contract. 2. Concentration margin is a normal practice in many exchanges globally. Which of the statements are correct?

Answer»

Q13. Consider the following statements about Concentration margin:

1. A concentration margin would be levied on individuals and institutions whose exposure account for a major chunk of the total exposure in that respective equity or commodity derivative contract.

2. Concentration margin is a normal practice in many exchanges globally.

Which of the statements are correct?


1868.

A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 :3 . Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2018 stood as: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Sundry Creditors 28,000 Cash 20,000 Reserve 42,000 Sundry Debtors 1,20,000 Capital A/cs: Stock 1,40,000 A 2,40,000 Fixed Assets 4,20,000 B 1,20,000 3,60,000 4,30,000 4,30,000 ​ They decided that with effect from 1st April, 2018, they will share profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 . For this purpose they decided that:(i) Fixed Assets are to be depreciated by 10%.(ii) A Provision for Doubtful Debts of 6% be made on Sundry Debtors.(iii) Stock be valued at ₹ 1,90,000.(iv) An amount of ₹ 3,700 included in Creditors is not likely to be claimed .Partners decided to record the revised values in the books . However, they do not want to disturb the Reserve . You are required to pass journal entries , prepare Capital Accounts of Partners and the revised Balance Sheet.

Answer» A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 :3 . Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2018 stood as:




































































Liabilities





Assets




Sundry Creditors 28,000 Cash 20,000
Reserve 42,000 Sundry Debtors 1,20,000
Capital A/cs: Stock 1,40,000
A 2,40,000 Fixed Assets 4,20,000

B



1,20,000



3,60,000









4,30,000





4,30,000

















They decided that with effect from 1st April, 2018, they will share profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 . For this purpose they decided that:

(i) Fixed Assets are to be depreciated by 10%.

(ii) A Provision for Doubtful Debts of 6% be made on Sundry Debtors.

(iii) Stock be valued at ₹ 1,90,000.

(iv) An amount of ₹ 3,700 included in Creditors is not likely to be claimed .

Partners decided to record the revised values in the books . However, they do not want to disturb the Reserve . You are required to pass journal entries , prepare Capital Accounts of Partners and the revised Balance Sheet.
1869.

Supreet and Shubham are equal partners. They decide to admit Akriti for 1/3rd share. For the purpose of admission of Akriti, goodwill of the firm is to be valued at four years' purchase of super profit. Average capital employed in the firm is ₹ 1,50,000. Normal rate of return may be taken as 15% p.a. Average profit of the firm is ₹ 40,000. Calculate value of goodwill.

Answer» Supreet and Shubham are equal partners. They decide to admit Akriti for 1/3rd share. For the purpose of admission of Akriti, goodwill of the firm is to be valued at four years' purchase of super profit. Average capital employed in the firm is ₹ 1,50,000. Normal rate of return may be taken as 15% p.a. Average profit of the firm is ₹ 40,000. Calculate value of goodwill.
1870.

Eastern Company Limited issued 40,000 shares of Rs. 10 each to the public for the subscription out of its share capital, payable as Rs. 4 on application, Rs. 3 on allotment and the balance on first and final call. Applications were received for 40,000 shares. The company made the allotment to the applicants in full. All the amounts due on allotment and first and final call were duly received. With how much amount shall the share capital be credited on first and final call?

Answer»

Eastern Company Limited issued 40,000 shares of Rs. 10 each to the public for the subscription out of its share capital, payable as Rs. 4 on application, Rs. 3 on allotment and the balance on first and final call. Applications were received for 40,000 shares. The company made the allotment to the applicants in full. All the amounts due on allotment and first and final call were duly received. With how much amount shall the share capital be credited on first and final call?


1871.

Explain the modes ofpayment to a retiring partner.

Answer»

Explain the modes of
payment to a retiring partner.

1872.

The Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z who share profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 ; 1 , as o 1st April, 2018 is as follows: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Capital A/cs: Y's Current Account 7,000 X 1,75,000 Land and Building 1,75,000 Y 1,50,000 Plant and Machinery 67,500 Z 1,25,000 4,50,000 Furniture 80,000 Current A/cs: Investments 36,500 X 4,000 Bills Receivable 17,000 Z 6,000 10,000 Sundry Debtors 43,500 General Reserve 15,000 Stock 1,37,000 Profit and Loss A/c 7,000 Bank 43,500 Creditors 80,000 Bills Payable 45,000 6,07,000 6,07,000 On the above date , W is admitted as a partner on the following terms:(a) W will bring ₹ 50,000 as his capital and get 1/6th share in the profits.(b) He will bring necessary amount for his share of goodwill premium . Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 90,000.(c) New profit-sharing ratio will be 2 : 2 : 1 : 1.(d) A liability of ₹ 7,004 will be created against bills receivable discounted earlier but now dishonored.(e) The value of stock , furniture and investments is reduced by 20% , whereas the value of Land and Building and Plant and Machinery will be appreciated by 20% and 10% respectively.(f) Capital Accounts of the partners will be adjusted on the basis of W's Capital through their Current Accounts.Prepare Revaluation Account , Partners' Current Accounts and Capitals Accounts.

Answer» The Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z who share profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 ; 1 , as o 1st April, 2018 is as follows:

















































































































Liabilities





Assets




Capital A/cs: Y's Current Account 7,000
X 1,75,000 Land and Building 1,75,000

Y



1,50,000





Plant and Machinery



67,500



Z



1,25,000



4,50,000



Furniture



80,000



Current A/cs:







Investments



36,500



X



4,000





Bills Receivable



17,000



Z



6,000



10,000



Sundry Debtors



43,500










General Reserve 15,000 Stock 1,37,000
Profit and Loss A/c 7,000 Bank 43,500
Creditors 80,000
Bills Payable 45,000



6,07,000





6,07,000













On the above date , W is admitted as a partner on the following terms:

(a) W will bring ₹ 50,000 as his capital and get 1/6th share in the profits.

(b) He will bring necessary amount for his share of goodwill premium . Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 90,000.

(c) New profit-sharing ratio will be 2 : 2 : 1 : 1.

(d) A liability of ₹ 7,004 will be created against bills receivable discounted earlier but now dishonored.

(e) The value of stock , furniture and investments is reduced by 20% , whereas the value of Land and Building and Plant and Machinery will be appreciated by 20% and 10% respectively.

(f) Capital Accounts of the partners will be adjusted on the basis of W's Capital through their Current Accounts.

Prepare Revaluation Account , Partners' Current Accounts and Capitals Accounts.
1873.

Clarify how motivation and abilities impact an individual's decision to choose entrepreneurship as a career.

Answer»

Clarify how motivation and abilities impact an individual's decision to choose entrepreneurship as a career.

1874.

From the following information, calculate Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities and Financing Activities: Particular 31st March 2019 (₹) 31st March 2018 (₹) Equity Share Capital 13,75,000 11,25,000 5% Preference Share Capital 5,00,000 7,50,000 General Reserve 3,75,000 3,00,000 Surplus i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss 3,75,000 (3,50,000) Securities Premium Reserve 25,000 ... Provision for Tax 1,00,000 50,000 Non-current Liabilities (8% Debentures) 6,50,000 3,75,000 Short-term Borrowings (8% Bank Loan) 1,00,000 1,25,000 Trade Payables 5,00,000 2,50,000 Trade Receivables and Inventories 13,00,000 11,50,000 Additional Information:(i) During the year additional debentures were issued at par on 1st October and Bank Loan was repaid on the same date.(ii) Dividend on Equity Shares 8% was paid on Opening Balance.(iii) Income tax ₹ 1,12,500 has been provided during the year.(iv) Preference shares were redeemed at par at the end of the year.

Answer»

From the following information, calculate Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities and Financing Activities:






























































Particular



31st March



2019



(₹)



31st March



2018


(₹)
Equity Share Capital

13,75,000


11,25,000
5% Preference Share Capital 5,00,000 7,50,000
General Reserve 3,75,000 3,00,000
Surplus i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss 3,75,000 (3,50,000)
Securities Premium Reserve 25,000 ...
Provision for Tax 1,00,000 50,000
Non-current Liabilities (8% Debentures) 6,50,000 3,75,000
Short-term Borrowings (8% Bank Loan) 1,00,000 1,25,000
Trade Payables 5,00,000 2,50,000
Trade Receivables and Inventories

13,00,000


11,50,000


Additional Information:

(i) During the year additional debentures were issued at par on 1st October and Bank Loan was repaid on the same date.

(ii) Dividend on Equity Shares 8% was paid on Opening Balance.

(iii) Income tax ₹ 1,12,500 has been provided during the year.

(iv) Preference shares were redeemed at par at the end of the year.

1875.

A financial statement that shows the inflows and outflows of cash during a particular period of time is known as:

Answer»

A financial statement that shows the inflows and outflows of cash during a particular period of time is known as:


1876.

X and Y were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2017 was as follows: Capital and LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsCreditors42,000Current Assets2,00,000Employee's Provident Fund20,000Investment50,000Contingency Reserve30,000Furniture20,000Profit & Loss Account45,000Machinery90,000Workmen Compensation Reserve18,000Advertisement ExpenditureInvestment Fluctuation Reserve25,000(Deferred RevenueCapitals: X 1,20,000Expenditure)20,000 Y 80,000––––––––2,00,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,80,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,80,000–––––––––– They admit Z into partnership on 1st April, 2017 and the new profit sharing ratio is agreed at 2 : 1 : 1. It is estimated that: (i) Claim on account of Workmen's Compensation is estimated at Rs 10,000. (ii) Market value of Investments is Rs 46,000. Give necessary journal entries to adjust accumulated profits and losses.

Answer»

X and Y were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2017 was as follows:

Capital and LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsCreditors42,000Current Assets2,00,000Employee's Provident Fund20,000Investment50,000Contingency Reserve30,000Furniture20,000Profit & Loss Account45,000Machinery90,000Workmen Compensation Reserve18,000Advertisement ExpenditureInvestment Fluctuation Reserve25,000(Deferred RevenueCapitals: X 1,20,000Expenditure)20,000 Y 80,000––––––2,00,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,80,000––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯3,80,000––––––––

They admit Z into partnership on 1st April, 2017 and the new profit sharing ratio is agreed at 2 : 1 : 1. It is estimated that:

(i) Claim on account of Workmen's Compensation is estimated at Rs 10,000.

(ii) Market value of Investments is Rs 46,000.

Give necessary journal entries to adjust accumulated profits and losses.

1877.

X, Y and Z were in partnership sharing profits and losses equally. 'Y' retires from the firm. After adjustments, his Capital Account shows a credit balance of ₹ 3,00,000 as on 1st April, 2016. Balance due to 'Y' is to be paid in three equal annual instalments along with interest 10% p.a. Prepare Y's Loan Account until he is paid the amount due to him. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year.

Answer» X, Y and Z were in partnership sharing profits and losses equally. 'Y' retires from the firm. After adjustments, his Capital Account shows a credit balance of ₹ 3,00,000 as on 1st April, 2016. Balance due to 'Y' is to be paid in three equal annual instalments along with interest 10% p.a. Prepare Y's Loan Account until he is paid the amount due to him. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year.
1878.

Interest on Debentures is a/an ___ and is debited to the Profit & Loss A/c.

Answer»

Interest on Debentures is a/an ___ and is debited to the Profit & Loss A/c.


1879.

The profit of Philips Ltd. after appropriations was Rs. 2,50,000. This profit arrived at after taking into consideration the following items: S. No.ParticularsAmount1.Depreciation on Fixed Tangible Assets (Machinery)20,0002.Loss on Sale of Fixed Tangible Assets (Furniture)2,0003.Goodwill written off9,0004.Provision for Taxation35,0005.Transfer to General Reserve17,5006.Gain on Sale fo Fixed Tangible Assets (Machinery)8,000 Additional Information: Particulars31-03-201631-02-2017Trade Receivables (All good) 50,00062,000Trade Payables45,00055,000Inventory12,0008,000Income Received in Advance8,000− Outstanding Expenses6,0003,000Prepaid Expenses− 5,000

Answer»

The profit of Philips Ltd. after appropriations was Rs. 2,50,000. This profit arrived at after taking into consideration the following items:
S. No.ParticularsAmount1.Depreciation on Fixed Tangible Assets (Machinery)20,0002.Loss on Sale of Fixed Tangible Assets (Furniture)2,0003.Goodwill written off9,0004.Provision for Taxation35,0005.Transfer to General Reserve17,5006.Gain on Sale fo Fixed Tangible Assets (Machinery)8,000

Additional Information:

Particulars31-03-201631-02-2017Trade Receivables (All good) 50,00062,000Trade Payables45,00055,000Inventory12,0008,000Income Received in Advance8,000 Outstanding Expenses6,0003,000Prepaid Expenses 5,000

1880.

Construct index number by Price Relative Method taking 2004 as base year: Price per Unit in ₹ Year A B C D 2004 2016 2017 2018 25 20 25 28 18 22 20 24 16 24 25 30 21 22 25 26

Answer» Construct index number by Price Relative Method taking 2004 as base year:




















Price per Unit in ₹
Year A B C D
2004

2016

2017

2018
25

20

25

28
18

22

20

24
16

24

25

30
21

22

25

26
1881.

Current Liablilites of a company were ₹1,75,000 and its Current Ratio was 2:1. It paid ₹30,000 to a Creditor. Calculate Current Ratio after payment.

Answer» Current Liablilites of a company were ₹1,75,000 and its Current Ratio was 2:1. It paid ₹30,000 to a Creditor. Calculate Current Ratio after payment.
1882.

Narang, Suri and Bajaj are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in proportion of 1/2 , 1/6 and 1/3 respectively. The Balance Sheet on April 1, 2015 was as follows: Books of Suri, Narang and Bajaj Balance Sheet as on April 1, 2015 Liabilities Amount Rs Assets Amount Rs Bills Payable 12,000 Freehold Premises 40,000 Sundry Creditors 18,000 Machinery 30,000 Reserves 12,000 Furniture 12,000 Capital Accounts: Stock 22,000 Narang 30,000 Sundry Debtors 20,000 Suri 20,000 Less: Reserve 1,000 19,000 Bajaj 28,000 88,000 for Bad Debt Cash 7,000 1,30,000 1,30,000 Bajaj retires from the business and the partners agree to the following:a) Freehold premises and stock are to be appreciated by 20% and 15% respectively.b) Machinery and furniture are to be depreciated by 10% and 7% respectively.c) Bad Debts reserve is to be increased to Rs 1,500.d) Goodwill is valued at Rs 21,000 on Bajaj’s retirement.e) The continuing partners have decided to adjust their capitals in their new profit sharing ratio after retirement of Bajaj. Surplus/deficit, if any, in their capital accounts will be adjusted through current accounts.Prepare necessary ledger accounts and draw the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.

Answer»











Narang, Suri and Bajaj are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in proportion of 1/2 , 1/6 and 1/3 respectively. The Balance Sheet on April 1, 2015 was as follows:






























































































Books of Suri, Narang and Bajaj





Balance Sheet as on April 1, 2015







Liabilities



Amount



Rs



Assets



Amount



Rs



Bills Payable



12,000



Freehold Premises



40,000



Sundry Creditors



18,000



Machinery



30,000



Reserves



12,000



Furniture



12,000



Capital Accounts:





Stock



22,000



Narang



30,000





Sundry Debtors



20,000





Suri



20,000





Less: Reserve



1,000



19,000



Bajaj



28,000



88,000



for Bad Debt











Cash



7,000





1,30,000





1,30,000














Bajaj retires from the business and the partners agree to the following:



a) Freehold premises and stock are to be appreciated by 20% and 15% respectively.



b) Machinery and furniture are to be depreciated by 10% and 7% respectively.



c) Bad Debts reserve is to be increased to Rs 1,500.



d) Goodwill is valued at Rs 21,000 on Bajaj’s retirement.



e) The continuing partners have decided to adjust their capitals in their new profit sharing ratio after retirement of Bajaj. Surplus/deficit, if any, in their capital accounts will be adjusted through current accounts.



Prepare necessary ledger accounts and draw the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.




1883.

Net Profit before Interest and Tax ₹6,00,000; Net Fixed Assets ₹20,00,000; Net Working Capital ₹10,00,000; Current Assets ₹11,00,000. Calculate Return on Investment.

Answer» Net Profit before Interest and Tax ₹6,00,000; Net Fixed Assets ₹20,00,000; Net Working Capital ₹10,00,000; Current Assets ₹11,00,000. Calculate Return on Investment.
1884.

Shikhar and Rohit were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 7 : 3. On 1st April, 2013, they admitted Kavi as a new partner for 1/4th share in profits of the firm. Kavi brought ₹ 4,30,000 as his capital and ₹ 25,000 for his share of goodwill premium. The Balance Sheet of Shikhar and Rohit as on 1st April, 2013 was as follows: BALANCE SHEET OF SHIKHAR AND ROHIT as at 1st April, 2013 Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Capital A/cs: Land and Building 3,50,000 Shikhar 8,00,000 Machinery 4,50,000 Rohit 3,50,000 11,50,000 Debtors 2,20,000 General Reserve 1,00,000 Less: Provision 20,000 2,00,000 Workmen's Compensation Fund 1,00,000 Stock 3,50,000 Creditors 1,50,000 Cash 1,50,000 15,00,000 15,00,000 It was agreed that:(a) the value of Land and Building will be appreciated by 20%.(b) the value of Machinery will be depreciated by 10%.(c) the liabilities of Workmen's Compensation Fund were determined at ₹ 50,000.(d) capitals of Shikhar and Rohit will be adjusted on the basis of Kavi's capital and actual cash to be brought in or to be paid off as the case may be.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm.

Answer» Shikhar and Rohit were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 7 : 3. On 1st April, 2013, they admitted Kavi as a new partner for 1/4th share in profits of the firm. Kavi brought ₹ 4,30,000 as his capital and ₹ 25,000 for his share of goodwill premium. The Balance Sheet of Shikhar and Rohit as on 1st April, 2013 was as follows:







































































BALANCE SHEET OF SHIKHAR AND ROHIT as at 1st April, 2013
Liabilities Assets
Capital A/cs: Land and Building 3,50,000
Shikhar 8,00,000 Machinery 4,50,000
Rohit 3,50,000 11,50,000 Debtors 2,20,000
General Reserve 1,00,000 Less: Provision 20,000 2,00,000
Workmen's Compensation Fund 1,00,000 Stock 3,50,000
Creditors 1,50,000 Cash 1,50,000
15,00,000 15,00,000



It was agreed that:

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

(b) the value of Machinery will be depreciated by 10%.

(c) the liabilities of Workmen's Compensation Fund were determined at ₹ 50,000.

(d) capitals of Shikhar and Rohit will be adjusted on the basis of Kavi's capital and actual cash to be brought in or to be paid off as the case may be.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm.
1885.

Which of the following statements is false

Answer»

Which of the following statements is false


1886.

How to use long division method?

Answer» How to use long division method?
1887.

Rishi is a partner in a firm. He withdrew the following amounts during the year ended March 31, 2018. May 01, 2017 Rs 12,000 July 31, 2017 Rs 6,000 September 30, 2017 Rs 9,000 November 30, 2017 Rs 12,000 January 01, 2018 Rs 8,000 March 31, 2018 Rs 7,000 Interest on drawings is charged 9% p.a. Calculate interest on drawings.

Answer»

Rishi is a partner in a firm. He withdrew the following amounts during the year ended March 31, 2018.

































May 01, 2017



Rs 12,000



July 31, 2017



Rs 6,000



September 30, 2017



Rs 9,000



November 30, 2017



Rs 12,000



January 01, 2018



Rs 8,000



March 31, 2018



Rs 7,000






Interest on drawings is charged 9% p.a. Calculate interest on drawings.




1888.

Ram, Shyam & Mohan are partners in a firm sharing profits & losses in the ratio of 2:1:2. Their fixed capitals were 3,00,000, 1,00,000 and 2,00,000 respectively. Interest on capital for the year ending 31st March, 2015 was credited to them 9% p.a. instead of 10% p.a. The profits for the year before charging interest was 2,50,000. Prepare necessary adjustment entry

Answer»

Ram, Shyam & Mohan are partners in a firm sharing profits & losses in the ratio of 2:1:2. Their fixed capitals were 3,00,000, 1,00,000 and 2,00,000 respectively. Interest on capital for the year ending 31st March, 2015 was credited to them 9% p.a. instead of 10% p.a. The profits for the year before charging interest was 2,50,000. Prepare necessary adjustment entry


1889.

Number of days or months / Trade receivables turnover ratio is used for calculating ___

Answer»

Number of days or months / Trade receivables turnover ratio is used for calculating ___


1890.

While adjusting for goodwill, ___________ partners' capital account is debited and ___________ partners' capital account is credited.

Answer»

While adjusting for goodwill, ___________ partners' capital account is debited and ___________ partners' capital account is credited.


1891.

On 31st March, 2016, W Ltd. had the following balances in its books: ₹9% Debentures 6,00,000Debentures Redemption Reserve 50,000Surplus,i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss 3,00,000On that date, the company decided to transfer ₹ 1,00,000 to Debentures Redemption Reserve . It also decided to redeem debentures of ₹ 3,00,000 on 30th June , 2016.Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the company.

Answer» On 31st March, 2016, W Ltd. had the following balances in its books: ₹

9% Debentures 6,00,000

Debentures Redemption Reserve 50,000

Surplus,i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss 3,00,000



On that date, the company decided to transfer ₹ 1,00,000 to Debentures Redemption Reserve . It also decided to redeem debentures of ₹ 3,00,000 on 30th June , 2016.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the company.
1892.

The face value of a share is Rs 100/-. It is issued at 10% premium. What is the amount of premium?

Answer»

The face value of a share is Rs 100/-. It is issued at 10% premium. What is the amount of premium?


1893.

Aphysical quantity Pis related to four observablesa,b, c and das follows:The percentage errors of measurement ina, b,c and dare 1%, 3%, 4% and 2%, respectively. What is the percentage error inthe quantity P?If the value of Pcalculated using the above relation turns out to be 3.763,to what value should you round off the result?

Answer»

A
physical quantity
P
is related to four observables
a,
b, c
and d
as follows:



The percentage errors of measurement in
a, b,
c and d
are 1%, 3%, 4% and 2%, respectively. What is the percentage error in
the quantity P?
If the value of P
calculated using the above relation turns out to be 3.763,
to what value should you round off the result?

1894.

X.Ltd. purchased a Machinery from Y for an agreed purchase consideration of Rs 4,40,000 to be satisfied by the issue of 12% debentures of Rs 100 each at a premium of Rs 10 per debenture. Journalise the transactions.

Answer»

X.Ltd. purchased a Machinery from Y for an agreed purchase consideration of Rs 4,40,000 to be satisfied by the issue of 12% debentures of Rs 100 each at a premium of Rs 10 per debenture. Journalise the transactions.

1895.

What is money multiplier? What determines the value of this multiplier?

Answer» What is money multiplier? What determines the value of this multiplier?
1896.

If sales is Rs 10,00,000, sales returns is Rs 50,000, Profit Before Tax is Rs 2,00,000, Income tax is 40%, Net profit ratio is___

Answer»

If sales is Rs 10,00,000, sales returns is Rs 50,000, Profit Before Tax is Rs 2,00,000, Income tax is 40%, Net profit ratio is___


1897.

X, Y and Z were partners in a firm. Z died on 31st May, 2018. His share of profit from the closure of the last accounting year till the date of death was to be calculated on the basis of the average of three completed ₹ 19,000 and ₹ 17,000 respectively.Calculate Z's share of profit till his death and pass necessary Journal entry for the same when:(a) there is no change in profit-sharing ratio of remaining partners, and (b) there is change in profit-sharing ratio of remaining partners, new ratio being 3 : 2.

Answer» X, Y and Z were partners in a firm. Z died on 31st May, 2018. His share of profit from the closure of the last accounting year till the date of death was to be calculated on the basis of the average of three completed ₹ 19,000 and ₹ 17,000 respectively.

Calculate Z's share of profit till his death and pass necessary Journal entry for the same when:

(a) there is no change in profit-sharing ratio of remaining partners, and

(b) there is change in profit-sharing ratio of remaining partners, new ratio being 3 : 2.
1898.

Identify various matters that need adjustments at the time admission of a new partner .

Answer»

Identify various matters that need adjustments at the time admission of a new partner .

1899.

A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. They decided to admit C, their manager, as a partner form 1st April, 2017, giving him 1/5th share of profit. C, while a manager, was getting a salary of ₹ 50,000 p.a. plus a commission of 10% of the net profit after charging such salary and commission. It was also agreed that any excess amount which C receives as a partner (over his salary and commission) will be borne by A. Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 amounted to ₹ 6,44,000, before payment of salary and commission. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Answer» A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. They decided to admit C, their manager, as a partner form 1st April, 2017, giving him 1/5th share of profit. C, while a manager, was getting a salary of ₹ 50,000 p.a. plus a commission of 10% of the net profit after charging such salary and commission. It was also agreed that any excess amount which C receives as a partner (over his salary and commission) will be borne by A. Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 amounted to ₹ 6,44,000, before payment of salary and commission. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.
1900.

What is the amount of Interest on drawings for Ram at 10% p.a. for the Year ended 31st March 2018, if he withdrew Rs 6000 in the middle of each quarter.

Answer»

What is the amount of Interest on drawings for Ram at 10% p.a. for the Year ended 31st March 2018, if he withdrew Rs 6000 in the middle of each quarter.