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1901.

E ltd. had allotted 10,000 shares to the applicants of 14,000 shares on pro-rata basis. The amount payable on application was Rs. 2 and balance on allotment. F applied for 420 shares. The number of shares allotted and the amount carried forward for adjustment against allotment money due from F will be :

Answer»

E ltd. had allotted 10,000 shares to the applicants of 14,000 shares on pro-rata basis. The amount payable on application was Rs. 2 and balance on allotment. F applied for 420 shares. The number of shares allotted and the amount carried forward for adjustment against allotment money due from F will be :


1902.

On April 01, 2014 a company issued 15% debentures of Rs 10,00,000 at par. The debentures were redeemable at par after three years from the date of Issue. A sinking fund was set up to raise funds for redemption of debentures. The amount for the purpose was invested in 6% Government securities of Rs 100 each available at par. The sinking fund table shows that if investments earn 6% per annum, to get Re.1 at the end of 3 years, one has to invest Rs 0.31411 every year together with interest that will be earned. On March 31, 2017, all the Government securities were sold at a total loss of Rs 6,000 and the debentures were redeemed at par.Prepare Debentures Account Sinking Fund Account, Sinking Fund Investment Account and Interest on Sinking Fund Investment Company closes its books of accounts every year on March 31.

Answer»

On April 01, 2014 a company issued 15% debentures of Rs 10,00,000 at par. The debentures were redeemable at par after three years from the date of Issue. A sinking fund was set up to raise funds for redemption of debentures. The amount for the purpose was invested in 6% Government securities of Rs 100 each available at par. The sinking fund table shows that if investments earn 6% per annum, to get Re.1 at the end of 3 years, one has to invest Rs 0.31411 every year together with interest that will be earned. On March 31, 2017, all the Government securities were sold at a total loss of Rs 6,000 and the debentures were redeemed at par.



Prepare Debentures Account Sinking Fund Account, Sinking Fund Investment Account and Interest on Sinking Fund Investment Company closes its books of accounts every year on March 31.

1903.

Balance Sheet of a firm as at 31st March, 2018 , when it was decided to dissolve the same , was: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Sundry Creditors 14,000 Cash at Bank 640 Reserve for Contingencies 500 Stock 4,740 Capital A/cs: Debtors 5,540 X 4,000 Machinery 10,580 Y 3,000 7,000 21,500 21,500 ₹19,500 were realised from all assets except Cash at Bank . The cost of winding up came to ₹ 440. X and Y shared profits in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively.Prepare Realisation Account and Capital Accounts of Partners.

Answer» Balance Sheet of a firm as at 31st March, 2018 , when it was decided to dissolve the same , was:








































































Liabilities





Assets





Sundry Creditors


14,000



Cash at Bank

640
Reserve for Contingencies 500 Stock 4,740
Capital A/cs: Debtors 5,540

X


4,000





Machinery



10,580
Y 3,000 7,000





21,500





21,500













₹19,500 were realised from all assets except Cash at Bank . The cost of winding up came to ₹ 440. X and Y shared profits in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively.

Prepare Realisation Account and Capital Accounts of Partners.
1904.

A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. They decide to take C into partnership for 1/4th share on 1st April, 2018. For this purpose, goodwill is to be valued at four times the average annual profit of the previous four or five years whichever is higher. The agreed profits for goodwill purpose of the past five years are: Year 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 Profit (₹) 14,000 15,500 10,000 16,000 15,000

Answer» A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. They decide to take C into partnership for 1/4th share on 1st April, 2018. For this purpose, goodwill is to be valued at four times the average annual profit of the previous four or five years whichever is higher. The agreed profits for goodwill purpose of the past five years are:



















Year 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18
Profit (₹) 14,000 15,500 10,000 16,000 15,000
1905.

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Balance Sheet of the firm as at 31st March, 2019 was as follows: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Creditors 21,000 Cash at Bank 5,750 Workmen Compensation Reserve 12,000 Debtors 40,000 Investments Fluctuation Reserve 6,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 2,000 38,000 Capital A/cs: Stock 30,000 X 68,000 Investment (Market Value ₹ 17,600) 15,000 Y 32,000 Patents 10,000 Z 21,000 1,21,000 Machinery 50,000 Goodwill 6,000 Advertisement Expenditure 5,250 1,60,000 1,60,000 Z retired on 1st April, 2019 on the following terms:(a) Goodwill of the firm is to be valued at ₹ 34,800.(b) Value of Patents is to be reduced by 20% and that of machinery to 90%.(c) Provision for doubtful debts is to be created 6% on debtors.(d) Z took over the investment at market value.(e) Liability for Workmen Compensation to the extent of ₹ 750 is to be created.(f) A liability of ₹ 4,000 included in creditors is not to be paid.(g) Amount due to Z to be paid as follows: ₹ 5,067 immediately, 50% of the balance within one year and the balance by a draft for 3 Months.Give necessary Journal entries for the treatment of goodwill, prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm.

Answer» X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Balance Sheet of the firm as at 31st March, 2019 was as follows:





























































































Liabilities



Amount



(₹)



Assets



Amount



(₹)


Creditors

21,000


Cash at Bank 5,750
Workmen Compensation Reserve

12,000


Debtors

40,000




Investments Fluctuation Reserve

6,000


Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts

2,000



38,000


Capital A/cs: Stock 30,000
X 68,000 Investment (Market Value ₹ 17,600) 15,000
Y

32,000




Patents 10,000
Z

21,000



1,21,000


Machinery

50,000


Goodwill 6,000
Advertisement Expenditure 5,250







1,60,000



1,60,000









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

(a) Goodwill of the firm is to be valued at ₹ 34,800.

(b) Value of Patents is to be reduced by 20% and that of machinery to 90%.

(c) Provision for doubtful debts is to be created 6% on debtors.

(d) Z took over the investment at market value.

(e) Liability for Workmen Compensation to the extent of ₹ 750 is to be created.

(f) A liability of ₹ 4,000 included in creditors is not to be paid.

(g) Amount due to Z to be paid as follows: ₹ 5,067 immediately, 50% of the balance within one year and the balance by a draft for 3 Months.

Give necessary Journal entries for the treatment of goodwill, prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm.
1906.

A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 is: Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Creditors 30,000 Cash in Hand 18,000 Bills Payable 16,000 Debtors 25,000 General Reserve 12,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 3,000 22,000 Capital A/cs: Stock 18,000 A 40,000 Furniture 30,000 B 40,000 Machinery 70,000 C 30,000 1,10,000 Goodwill 10,000 1,68,000 1,68,000 B retires on 1st April, 2019 on the following terms:(a) Provision for Doubtful Debts be raised by ₹ 1,000.(b) Stock to be reduced by 10% and Furniture by 5%.(c) Their is an outstanding claim of damages of ₹ 1,100 and it is to be provided for.(d) Creditors will be written back by ₹ 6,000.(e) Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 22,000.(f) B is paid in full with the cash brought in by A and C in such a manner that their capitals are in proportion to their profit-sharing ratio and Cash in Hand remains at ₹ 10,000.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of A and C.

Answer» A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 is:

















































































Liabilities



Amount



(₹)



Assets



Amount



(₹)


Creditors

30,000


Cash in Hand 18,000
Bills Payable

16,000


Debtors

25,000




General Reserve

12,000


Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts

3,000



22,000


Capital A/cs: Stock 18,000
A

40,000




Furniture 30,000
B 40,000 Machinery 70,000
C

30,000



1,10,000


Goodwill

10,000









1,68,000



1,68,000









B retires on 1st April, 2019 on the following terms:

(a) Provision for Doubtful Debts be raised by ₹ 1,000.

(b) Stock to be reduced by 10% and Furniture by 5%.

(c) Their is an outstanding claim of damages of ₹ 1,100 and it is to be provided for.

(d) Creditors will be written back by ₹ 6,000.

(e) Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 22,000.

(f) B is paid in full with the cash brought in by A and C in such a manner that their capitals are in proportion to their profit-sharing ratio and Cash in Hand remains at ₹ 10,000.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of A and C.

1907.

Two number are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is:

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Two number are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is:


1908.

Current Liabilities of a company are ₹ 6,00,000. Its Current Ratio is 3 : 1 and Liquid Ratio is 1 : 1. Calculate value of Inventory

Answer» Current Liabilities of a company are ₹ 6,00,000. Its Current Ratio is 3 : 1 and Liquid Ratio is 1 : 1. Calculate value of Inventory
1909.

Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?

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Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?

1910.

Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry awarded the certificate of Miniratna Category-I status to Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation (I) Ltd (HSCC) for its consistency in excellent performance in top and bottom-line growth along with its turnover, particularly for the last five years. 1) These statuses are granted by the Department of Public Enterprises under Union Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. 2) The company boards are entitled to invest up to 300 crore rupees or up to 50 percent of their net worth, whichever is lower without seeking government permission to achieve Category-I status. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Answer»

Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry awarded the certificate of Miniratna Category-I status to Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation (I) Ltd (HSCC) for its consistency in excellent performance in top and bottom-line growth along with its turnover, particularly for the last five years.

1) These statuses are granted by the Department of Public Enterprises under Union Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.

2) The company boards are entitled to invest up to 300 crore rupees or up to 50 percent of their net worth, whichever is lower without seeking government permission to achieve Category-I status.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?


1911.

Manish Ltd.issued ₹ 40,00,000;8% Debentures of ₹ 100 each on 1st April, 2016. The terms of issue stated that the debentures are to be redeemed at a premium of 5% on 30th June, 2018. The company decided to transfer ₹ 10,00,000 out of profits to Debentures Redemption Reserve on 31st March, 2017 and ₹ 10,00,000 on 31st March, 2018. Pass journal entries regarding the issue and redemption of debentures , DRR and investment without providing for the interest or loss on issue of debentures.

Answer» Manish Ltd.issued ₹ 40,00,000;8% Debentures of ₹ 100 each on 1st April, 2016. The terms of issue stated that the debentures are to be redeemed at a premium of 5% on 30th June, 2018. The company decided to transfer ₹ 10,00,000 out of profits to Debentures Redemption Reserve on 31st March, 2017 and ₹ 10,00,000 on 31st March, 2018.

Pass journal entries regarding the issue and redemption of debentures , DRR and investment without providing for the interest or loss on issue of debentures.
1912.

Sona Ltd. purchased machinery costing ₹ 17,00,000 from Mona Ltd. Sona Ltd. paid 20% of the amount by cheque and for the balance amount issued Equity Shares of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 25% . Pass necessary Journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Sona Ltd .Show your working notes clearly.

Answer» Sona Ltd. purchased machinery costing ₹ 17,00,000 from Mona Ltd. Sona Ltd. paid 20% of the amount by cheque and for the balance amount issued Equity Shares of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 25% . Pass necessary Journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Sona Ltd .Show your working notes clearly.
1913.

All the increases or decreases in the value of assets and liabilities are then recorded into which account?

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All the increases or decreases in the value of assets and liabilities are then recorded into which account?


1914.

X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit Z into partnership. X gives 1/3rd of his share while Y gives 1/10th from his share to Z. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio.

Answer» X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit Z into partnership. X gives 1/3rd of his share while Y gives 1/10th from his share to Z. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio.
1915.

Partnership Deed of C and D, who are equal partners, has a clause that any partner may retire from the firm on the following terms by giving a six-month notice in writing:The retiring partner shall be paid−(a) the amount standing to the credit of his Capital Account and Current Account.(b) his share of profit to the date of retirement, calculated on the basis of the average profit of the three preceding completed years.(c) half the amount of the goodwill of the firm calculated at 11/2 times the average profit of the three preceding completed years.C gave a notice on 31st March, 2017 to retire on 30th September, 2017, when the balance of his Capital Account was ₹ 6,000 and his Current Account (Dr.) ₹ 500. Profits for the three preceding completed years ended 31st March, were: 2015 − ₹ 2,800; 2016 − ₹ 2,200 and 2017 − ₹ 1,600. What amount is due to C as per the partnership agreement?

Answer» Partnership Deed of C and D, who are equal partners, has a clause that any partner may retire from the firm on the following terms by giving a six-month notice in writing:

The retiring partner shall be paid−

(a) the amount standing to the credit of his Capital Account and Current Account.

(b) his share of profit to the date of retirement, calculated on the basis of the average profit of the three preceding completed years.

(c) half the amount of the goodwill of the firm calculated at 11/2 times the average profit of the three preceding completed years.

C gave a notice on 31st March, 2017 to retire on 30th September, 2017, when the balance of his Capital Account was ₹ 6,000 and his Current Account (Dr.) ₹ 500. Profits for the three preceding completed years ended 31st March, were: 2015 − ₹ 2,800; 2016 − ₹ 2,200 and 2017 − ₹ 1,600. What amount is due to C as per the partnership agreement?
1916.

Which of the following items would be subtracted from net income when using the indirect method of calculating cash flows provided by operating activities?

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Which of the following items would be subtracted from net income when using the indirect method of calculating cash flows provided by operating activities?


1917.

Prepare accounting equation from the following: Rs (a) Kunal started business with cash 2,50,000 (b) He purchased furniture for cash 35,000 (c) He paid commission 2,000 (d) He purchases goods on credit 40,000 (e) He sold goods (costing Rs 20,000) for cash 26,000

Answer»

Prepare accounting equation from the following:









































Rs



(a)



Kunal started business with cash



2,50,000



(b)



He purchased furniture for cash



35,000



(c)



He paid commission



2,000



(d)



He purchases goods on credit



40,000



(e)



He sold goods (costing Rs 20,000) for cash



26,000







1918.

Manbir and Nimrat are partners and they admit Anahat into partnership. It was agreed to value goodwill at three years' 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 profits for the year ended 31st March, 2015 to 2019. The profits 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, 2015.(ii) There was an abnormal gain (profit) of ₹ 30,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2016.(iii) Closing Stock as on 31st March, 2018 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 years' 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 profits for the year ended 31st March, 2015 to 2019. The profits 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, 2015.

(ii) There was an abnormal gain (profit) of ₹ 30,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2016.

(iii) Closing Stock as on 31st March, 2018 was overvalued by ₹ 10,000.

Calculate the value of goodwill.
1919.

India Textiles Corporation Ltd. has outstanding ₹ 50,00,000; 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each due for redemption on 31st July, 2017. Pass journal entries for redemption assuming that there is a balance of ₹ 3,00,000 in Debentures Redemption Reserve on the date of redemption .

Answer» India Textiles Corporation Ltd. has outstanding ₹ 50,00,000; 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each due for redemption on 31st July, 2017. Pass journal entries for redemption assuming that there is a balance of ₹ 3,00,000 in Debentures Redemption Reserve on the date of redemption .
1920.

What are Comparative Financial Statements?

Answer» What are Comparative Financial Statements?
1921.

Deepika and Rajshree are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. On 31st March, 2019 their Balance Sheet was: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Sundry Creditors 16,000 Cash in Hand 1,200 Public Deposits 61,000 Cash at Bank 2,800 Bank Overdraft 6,000 Stock 32,000 Outstanding Liabilities 2,000 Prepaid Insurance 1,000 Capital A/cs: Sundry Debtors 28,000 Deepika 48,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 800 Rajshree 40,000 88,000 Plant and Machinery 48,000 Land and Building 50,000 Furniture 10,000 1,73,000 1,73,000 On 1st April, 2019 the partners admit Anshu as a partner on the following terms:(a) The new profit-sharing ratio of Deepika, Rajshree and Anshu will be 5 : 3 : 2 respectively.(b) Anshu shall bring in ₹ 32,000 as his capital.(c) Anshu is unable to bring in any cash for his share of goodwill. Partners, therefore, decide to calculate the goodwill on the basis of Anshu's share in the profits and the capital contribution made by her to the firm.(d) Plant and Machinery is to be valued at ₹ 60,000, Stock at ₹ 40,000 and the Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be maintained at ₹ 4,000. Value of Land and Building has appreciated by 20%. Furniture has been depreciated by 10%.(e) There is an additional liability of ₹ 8,000 being outstanding salary payable to employees of the firm. This liability is not included in the outstanding liabilities, stated in the above Balance Sheet. Partners decide to show this liability in the books of account of the reconstituted firm.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of Deepika, Rajshree and Anshu.

Answer» Deepika and Rajshree are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. On 31st March, 2019 their Balance Sheet was:
























































































Liabilities Assets
Sundry Creditors 16,000 Cash in Hand 1,200
Public Deposits 61,000 Cash at Bank 2,800
Bank Overdraft 6,000 Stock 32,000
Outstanding Liabilities 2,000 Prepaid Insurance 1,000
Capital A/cs: Sundry Debtors 28,000
Deepika 48,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 800
Rajshree 40,000 88,000 Plant and Machinery 48,000
Land and Building 50,000
Furniture 10,000
1,73,000 1,73,000



On 1st April, 2019 the partners admit Anshu as a partner on the following terms:

(a) The new profit-sharing ratio of Deepika, Rajshree and Anshu will be 5 : 3 : 2 respectively.

(b) Anshu shall bring in ₹ 32,000 as his capital.

(c) Anshu is unable to bring in any cash for his share of goodwill. Partners, therefore, decide to calculate the goodwill on the basis of Anshu's share in the profits and the capital contribution made by her to the firm.

(d) Plant and Machinery is to be valued at ₹ 60,000, Stock at ₹ 40,000 and the Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be maintained at ₹ 4,000. Value of Land and Building has appreciated by 20%. Furniture has been depreciated by 10%.

(e) There is an additional liability of ₹ 8,000 being outstanding salary payable to employees of the firm. This liability is not included in the outstanding liabilities, stated in the above Balance Sheet. Partners decide to show this liability in the books of account of the reconstituted firm.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of Deepika, Rajshree and Anshu.
1922.

Anand Ltd. arrived at a net income of Rs. 5,00,000 for the year ended March 31, 2007. Depreciation for the year was Rs. 2,00,000. There was a gain of Rs. 50,000 on assets sold which was credited to profit and loss account. Bills receivable increased during the year by Rs. 40,000 and bills payable activities by Rs. 60,000. Compute the cash flow from operating activities by the indirect approach.

Answer» Anand Ltd. arrived at a net income of Rs. 5,00,000 for the year ended March 31, 2007. Depreciation for the year was Rs. 2,00,000. There was a gain of Rs. 50,000 on assets sold which was credited to profit and loss account. Bills receivable increased during the year by Rs. 40,000 and bills payable activities by Rs. 60,000. Compute the cash flow from operating activities by the indirect approach.
1923.

Do we show legacies in income and expenditure account?

Answer»

Do we show legacies in income and expenditure account?


1924.

How will you deal with a change in the profit sharing ratio among existing partners?Take imaginary figures to illustrate your answer?

Answer»

How will you deal with a change in the profit sharing ratio among existing partners?



Take imaginary figures to illustrate your answer?

1925.

​A and B were partners in a firm sharing profits in 3 : 1 ratio. They admitted C as a partner for 1/4th share in the future profit. C was to bring ₹ 60,000 for his capital. The Balance Sheet of A and B as at 1st April,2018, the date on which C was admitted , was: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Capital A/cs: Land and Building 40,000 A 50,000 Plant ad Machinery 70,000 B 80,000 1,30,000 Stock 30,000 General Reserve 10,000 Debtors 35,000 Creditors 70,000 Less: Prov. for Doubtful Debts 1,000 34,000 Investments 26,000 Cash 10,000 2,10,000 2,10,000 The other terms agreed upon were:(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 24,000.(b) Land and Building were valued at ₹ 65,000 and Plant and Machinery at ₹ 60,000.(c) Provision for Doubtful Debts was found in excess by ₹ 400.(d) A liability of ₹ 1,200 included in Sundry Creditors was not likely to arise.(e) The capitals of the partners be adjusted on the basis of C's contribution of capital to the firm.(f) Excess of shortfall , if any, be transferred to Current Accounts.Prepare Revaluation Account , Partners' Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm.

Answer» ​A and B were partners in a firm sharing profits in 3 : 1 ratio. They admitted C as a partner for 1/4th share in the future profit. C was to bring ₹ 60,000 for his capital. The Balance Sheet of A and B as at 1st April,2018, the date on which C was admitted , was:












































































Liabilities





Assets





Capital A/cs:





Land and Building



40,000



A



50,000





Plant ad Machinery



70,000


B 80,000 1,30,000 Stock 30,000
General Reserve 10,000 Debtors 35,000

Creditors


70,000

Less: Prov. for Doubtful Debts



1,000



34,000







Investments



26,000







Cash



10,000





2,10,000





2,10,000


















The other terms agreed upon were:

(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 24,000.

(b) Land and Building were valued at ₹ 65,000 and Plant and Machinery at ₹ 60,000.

(c) Provision for Doubtful Debts was found in excess by ₹ 400.

(d) A liability of ₹ 1,200 included in Sundry Creditors was not likely to arise.

(e) The capitals of the partners be adjusted on the basis of C's contribution of capital to the firm.

(f) Excess of shortfall , if any, be transferred to Current Accounts.

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

1926.

Explain the nature of the financial statements.

Answer»

Explain the nature of the financial statements.

1927.

Identify variousmatters that need adjustments at the time of admission of a newpartner.

Answer»

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

1928.

P and Q are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit R into partnership who acquires 1/5th of his share from P and 4/25th share from Q. Calculate New Profit-sharing Ratio and Sacrificing Ratio.

Answer» P and Q are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit R into partnership who acquires 1/5th of his share from P and 4/25th share from Q. Calculate New Profit-sharing Ratio and Sacrificing Ratio.
1929.

Prepare a Cash Flow Statement on the basis of the information given in the Balance Sheet of Libra Ltd. as at 31st March, 2013 and 31st March 2012: Particulars ulars Note No. 31st March, 2013 (₹) 31st March, 2012 (₹) I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1. Shareholders' Funds (a) Share Capital 8,00,000 6,00,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus 1 4,00,000 3,00,000 2. Non-Current Liabilities Long-term Borrowings 1,00,000 1,50,000 3. Current Liabilities (a) Trade Payables 40,000 48,000 Total Total Expenses 13,40,000 10,98,000 II. ASSETS 1, Non-Current Assets (a) Fixed Assets: Tangible Assets 8,50,000 5,60,000 (b) Non-Current Investments 2,32,000 1,60,000 2. Current Assets (a) Current Investments 50,000 1,34,000 (b) Inventories 76,000 82,000 (c) Trade Receivables 38,000 92,000 (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents 94,000 70,000 Total 13,40,000 10,98,000 Notes to Accounts Particulars 31st March, 2013 (₹) 31st March, 2012 (₹) I. Reserves and Surplus Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss 4,00,000 3,00,000

Answer» Prepare a Cash Flow Statement on the basis of the information given in the Balance Sheet of Libra Ltd. as at 31st March, 2013 and 31st March 2012:








































































































































Particulars ulars


Note No.
31st March, 2013


(₹)


31st March, 2012


(₹)

I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

1. Shareholders' Funds


(a) Share Capital

8,00,000 6,00,000

(b) Reserves and Surplus

1 4,00,000 3,00,000

2. Non-Current Liabilities


Long-term Borrowings

1,00,000 1,50,000

3. Current Liabilities


(a) Trade Payables

40,000 48,000

Total Total Expenses

13,40,000 10,98,000
II. ASSETS

1, Non-Current Assets


(a) Fixed Assets:


Tangible Assets

8,50,000 5,60,000

(b) Non-Current Investments

2,32,000 1,60,000

2. Current Assets


(a) Current Investments

50,000 1,34,000

(b) Inventories

76,000 82,000

(c) Trade Receivables

38,000 92,000

(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

94,000 70,000

Total

13,40,000 10,98,000

Notes to Accounts

























Particulars



31st March, 2013


(₹)


31st March, 2012


(₹)

I. Reserves and Surplus

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

4,00,000 3,00,000
1930.

Q12. The pillars of the human development are: 1. Equity 2. Sustainability 3. Productivity 4. Empowerment Select the correct answer using the codes given:

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Q12. The pillars of the human development are:

1. Equity 2. Sustainability

3. Productivity 4. Empowerment

Select the correct answer using the codes given:


1931.

Jeevan Dhara Ltd. invited applications for issuing 1,20,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 2 per share. The amount was payable as follows: On application — ₹ 2 per share, On allotment — ₹ 5 per share(including premium), On first and final call — Balance. Applications for 1,50,000 shares were received . Shares were allotted to all the applicants on pro rata basis. Excess money received on applications was adjusted towards sums due on allotment . All calls were made. Manu who had applied for 3,000 shares failed to pay the amount due on allotment and first and final call Madhur who was allotted 2,400 shares failed to pay the first and final call . Shares of both Manu and Madhur were forfeited . The forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 9 per share as fully paid-up .Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Jeevan Dhara Ltd.

Answer» Jeevan Dhara Ltd. invited applications for issuing 1,20,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 2 per share. The amount was payable as follows:


















On application ₹ 2 per share,
On allotment ₹ 5 per share(including premium),
On first and final call Balance.




Applications for 1,50,000 shares were received . Shares were allotted to all the applicants on pro rata basis. Excess money received on applications was adjusted towards sums due on allotment . All calls were made. Manu who had applied for 3,000 shares failed to pay the amount due on allotment and first and final call Madhur who was allotted 2,400 shares failed to pay the first and final call . Shares of both Manu and Madhur were forfeited . The forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 9 per share as fully paid-up .

Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Jeevan Dhara Ltd.
1932.

The outgoing partners` capital account is credited with the ______________ according to the profit sharing ratio

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The outgoing partners` capital account is credited with the ______________ according to the profit sharing ratio


1933.

A Ltd issued 20,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 5 per share, payable as ₹ 7 (including premium) on application , ₹ 5 on allotment and the balance after three months of allotment.A shareholder to whom 200 shares were allotted failed to pay the allotment and call money and his shares were forfeited. 160 of the forfeited shares were reissued for ₹ 1,600.Give necessary entries in company's journal and the Balance Sheet.

Answer» A Ltd issued 20,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 5 per share, payable as ₹ 7 (including premium) on application , ₹ 5 on allotment and the balance after three months of allotment.

A shareholder to whom 200 shares were allotted failed to pay the allotment and call money and his shares were forfeited. 160 of the forfeited shares were reissued for ₹ 1,600.

Give necessary entries in company's journal and the Balance Sheet.
1934.

Bharati and Astha were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admitted Dinkar as a new partner for 1/5th share in the future profits of the firm which he got equally from Bharati and Astha. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio of Bharati, Astha and Dinkar.

Answer» Bharati and Astha were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admitted Dinkar as a new partner for 1/5th share in the future profits of the firm which he got equally from Bharati and Astha. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio of Bharati, Astha and Dinkar.
1935.

On what account Realisation Account differs from Revaluation Account?

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On what account Realisation Account differs from Revaluation Account?

1936.

X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2 having the capital of Rs. 1,60,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. They are entitled to 9% p.a. interest on capital before distributing the profits. During the year, the firm earned Rs. 15,600 before allowing any interest on capital. Profits apportioned among X and Y is :

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X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2 having the capital of Rs. 1,60,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. They are entitled to 9% p.a. interest on capital before distributing the profits. During the year, the firm earned Rs. 15,600 before allowing any interest on capital. Profits apportioned among X and Y is :


1937.

What Is The Basic Accounting Equation

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What Is The Basic Accounting Equation


1938.

what is percentage purity

Answer» what is percentage purity
1939.

What is matching concept? Why should a business concern follow this concept? Discuss?

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What is
matching concept? Why should a business concern follow this concept?
Discuss?

1940.

The following balances appeared in the books of Z Ltd on January 1,2004. ItemsRs.12% Debentures1,50,000Debentures Redemption Reserve Fund1,25,000Debentures Redemption Fund Investment1,25,000(Represented by Rs. 1,47,500, 3 % Govt. Securities )1,25,000 The annual installment added to the fund is Rs. 20,575. On December 31,2004, the bank balance after the receipt of interest on the investment was Rs. 39,100. On that date, all the invesment were sold at 83% and the debentures were duly redeemed. Show the necessary ledger accounts for the year 2004.

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The following balances appeared in the books of Z Ltd on January 1,2004.

ItemsRs.12% Debentures1,50,000Debentures Redemption Reserve Fund1,25,000Debentures Redemption Fund Investment1,25,000(Represented by Rs. 1,47,500, 3 % Govt. Securities )1,25,000

The annual installment added to the fund is Rs. 20,575. On December 31,2004, the bank balance after the receipt of interest on the investment was Rs. 39,100. On that date, all the invesment were sold at 83% and the debentures were duly redeemed.
Show the necessary ledger accounts for the year 2004.

1941.

From the following Balance Sheet of Young India Ltd., prepare Cash Flow Statement: BALANCE SHEET OF YOUNG INDIA LTD. as at 31st March, 2019 Particular Note No. 31st March, 2019 (₹) 31st March, 2018 (₹) I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1. Shareholders' Funds (a) Share Capital 2,50,000 2,00,000 (b) Reserves and Surplus: Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss 1,83,000 82,000 2. Non-Current Liabilities Long-term Borrowings: 15% Debentures 80,000 50,000 3. Current Liabilities (a) Trade Payables 1,50,000 1,10,000 (b) Other Current Liabilities 12,000 20,000 Total 6,75,000 4,62,000 II. ASSETS 1. Non-Current Assets (a) Fixed Assets (Tangible) 2,74,000 1,17,000 (b) Non-Current Investments 68,000 55,000 2. Current Assets (a) Inventories 2,06,000 1,50,000 (b) Trade Receivables 32,000 70,000 (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents 95,000 70,000 Total 6,75,000 4,62,000

Answer» From the following Balance Sheet of Young India Ltd., prepare Cash Flow Statement:










































































































































BALANCE SHEET OF YOUNG INDIA LTD.

as at 31st March, 2019

Particular



Note No.



31st March, 2019 (₹)



31st March, 2018 (₹)


I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

1. Shareholders' Funds


(a) Share Capital




2,50,000



2,00,000



(b) Reserves and Surplus: Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss




1,83,000



82,000



2. Non-Current Liabilities




Long-term Borrowings:




15% Debentures




80,000



50,000



3. Current Liabilities




(a) Trade Payables




1,50,000



1,10,000



(b) Other Current Liabilities




12,000



20,000



Total





6,75,000



4,62,000


II. ASSETS

1. Non-Current Assets


(a) Fixed Assets (Tangible)




2,74,000



1,17,000



(b) Non-Current Investments




68,000



55,000



2. Current Assets




(a) Inventories




2,06,000



1,50,000



(b) Trade Receivables




32,000



70,000



(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents




95,000



70,000



Total





6,75,000



4,62,000


1942.

X Ltd . forfeited 100 shares of ₹ 10 each (₹ 8 called-up) issued at a premium of ₹ 2 per share to Mr. R, on which he had paid applications money of ₹ 5 per share , for non-payment of allotment money of ₹ 5 per share (including premium). Out of these, 70 shares were reissued to Mr . Sanjay as ₹ 8 called-up for ₹ 7 per share. Give necessary journal entries relating to forfeiture and reissue of shares.

Answer» X Ltd . forfeited 100 shares of ₹ 10 each (₹ 8 called-up) issued at a premium of ₹ 2 per share to Mr. R, on which he had paid applications money of ₹ 5 per share , for non-payment of allotment money of ₹ 5 per share (including premium). Out of these, 70 shares were reissued to Mr . Sanjay as ₹ 8 called-up for ₹ 7 per share. Give necessary journal entries relating to forfeiture and reissue of shares.
1943.

Whatis cash book? Explain the types of cash book.

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What
is cash book? Explain the types of cash book.

1944.

Which account is credited on receipt of the share call money ?

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Which account is credited on receipt of the share call money ?


1945.

Following differences have arisen among P, Q and R. State who is correct in each case:(a) P used ₹ 20,000 belonging to the firm and made a profit of ₹ 5,000. Q and R want the amount to be given to the firm?(b) Q used ₹ 5,000 belonging to the firm and suffered a loss of ₹ 1000. He wants the firm to bear the loss?(c) P and Q want to purchase goods from A Ltd., R does not agree?(d) Q and R want to admit C as partner, P does not agree?

Answer» Following differences have arisen among P, Q and R. State who is correct in each case:

(a) P used ₹ 20,000 belonging to the firm and made a profit of ₹ 5,000. Q and R want the amount to be given to the firm?

(b) Q used ₹ 5,000 belonging to the firm and suffered a loss of ₹ 1000. He wants the firm to bear the loss?

(c) P and Q want to purchase goods from A Ltd., R does not agree?

(d) Q and R want to admit C as partner, P does not agree?
1946.

The following is the Profit and Loss Account of Yamuna Limited: Statement of Profit and Loss of Yamuna Ltd., for the Year ended March 31, 2017 Particulars Note No. Amount (Rs) i) Revenue from Operations 10,00,000 ii) Expenses Cost of Materials Consumed 1 50,000 Purchase of Stock-in-trade 5,00,000 Other Expenses 2 3,00,000 Total Expenses 8,50,000 iii) Profit before Tax (i – ii) 1,50,000 Additional information:(i) Trade receivables decrease by Rs 30,000 during the year.(ii) Prepaid expenses increase by Rs 5,000 during the year.(iii) Trade payables increase by Rs 15,000 during the year.(iv) Outstanding expenses payable increased by Rs 3,000 during the year.(v) Other expenses included depreciation of Rs 25,000. Compute net cash from operations for the year ended March 31, 2017 by the indirect method.

Answer» The following is the Profit and Loss Account of Yamuna Limited:
























































Statement of Profit and Loss of Yamuna Ltd.,


for the Year ended March 31, 2017


Particulars


Note No.


Amount


(Rs)


i)


Revenue from Operations




10,00,000


ii)


Expenses








Cost of Materials Consumed


1


50,000




Purchase of Stock-in-trade




5,00,000




Other Expenses


2


3,00,000




Total Expenses



8,50,000

iii)


Profit before Tax (i – ii)




1,50,000





Additional information:


(i) Trade receivables decrease by Rs 30,000 during the year.


(ii) Prepaid expenses increase by Rs 5,000 during the year.


(iii) Trade payables increase by Rs 15,000 during the year.


(iv) Outstanding expenses payable increased by Rs 3,000 during the year.


(v) Other expenses included depreciation of Rs 25,000.


Compute net cash from operations for the year ended March 31, 2017 by the indirect method.
1947.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of A 1/2, B 3/10, C 1/5 after providing for interest 5% on their respective capitals, viz., A ₹ 50,000; B ₹ 30,000 and C ₹ 20,000 and allowing B and C a salary of ₹ 5,000 each per annum. During the year ended 31st March, 2018, A has drawn ₹ 10,000 and B and C in addition to their salaries have drawn ₹ 2,500 and ₹ 1,000 respectively. The Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 showed a net profit of ₹ 45,000 before charging (a) interest on capital and (b) partners' salaries. On 1st April, 2017, the balances in the current Account of the partners were A (cr.) ₹ 4,500; B (Cr.) ₹ 1,500 and C (Cr.) ₹ 1,000. Interest is not charged on Drawings or Current Account balances. Show Partners' Capital and Current Accounts as at 31st March, 2018 after division of profits in accordance with the partnership agreement.

Answer» A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of A 1/2, B 3/10, C 1/5 after providing for interest 5% on their respective capitals, viz., A ₹ 50,000; B ₹ 30,000 and C ₹ 20,000 and allowing B and C a salary of ₹ 5,000 each per annum. During the year ended 31st March, 2018, A has drawn ₹ 10,000 and B and C in addition to their salaries have drawn ₹ 2,500 and ₹ 1,000 respectively. The Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 showed a net profit of ₹ 45,000 before charging (a) interest on capital and (b) partners' salaries. On 1st April, 2017, the balances in the current Account of the partners were A (cr.) ₹ 4,500; B (Cr.) ₹ 1,500 and C (Cr.) ₹ 1,000. Interest is not charged on Drawings or Current Account balances. Show Partners' Capital and Current Accounts as at 31st March, 2018 after division of profits in accordance with the partnership agreement.
1948.

Amit, Babita and Sona form a partnership firm, sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1, subject to the following : (i) Sona’s share in the profits, guaranteed to be not less than Rs 15,000 in any year. (ii) Babita gives guarantee to the effect that gross fee earned by her for the firm shall be equal to her average gross fee of the proceeding five years, when she was carrying on profession alone (which is Rs 25,000). The net profit for the year ended March 31, 2017 is Rs 75,000. The gross fee earned by Babita for the firm was Rs 16,000. You are required to show Profit and Loss Appropriation Account (after giving effect to the alone).

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Amit, Babita and Sona form a partnership firm, sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1, subject to the following :















(i)



Sona’s share in the profits, guaranteed to be not less than Rs 15,000 in any year.



(ii)



Babita gives guarantee to the effect that gross fee earned by her for the firm shall be equal to her average gross fee of the proceeding five years, when she was carrying on profession alone (which is Rs 25,000). The net profit for the year ended March 31, 2017 is Rs 75,000. The gross fee earned by Babita for the firm was Rs 16,000.




You are required to show Profit and Loss Appropriation Account (after giving effect to the alone).

1949.

How will you deal with the accumulated profits and losses and reserves on the admission of a new partner?

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How will you deal with the accumulated profits and losses and reserves on the admission of a new partner?

1950.

Ram and Shyam were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3 respectively. They become old and no one was there to look after their business. Therefore, they decided to dissolve the business and donate the amount available to a NGO who is providing service for growing trees in urban areas to control pollution. On 31st January, 2014 their Balance Sheet was as follows : BALANCE SHEET as on 31st January, 2014 LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount(Rs)(Rs)Creditor65,000Land1,20,000 Bills Payable35,000Machinery65,000 Capitals:Goodwill10,000Ram75,000Stock25,000Shyam75,000Debtors20,000Cash10,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯2,50,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯2,50,000 Ram paid the creditors at a discount of 15% and Shyam paid bills payable in full. Assets realised as follows : Land at 20% less, Machinery Rs 35,000. Stock at 25% less and Debtors Rs 12,500. Expenses on realisation Rs 1,750 were paid by Shyam. Prepare Realisation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts and Bank Account. OR Alfa and Beta were partners in a firm. They were trading in artifical limbs. On 1st April, 2013 they admitted Gama, a good friend of Beta into the partnership. Gama lost his one hand in an accident and Alfa and Beta decided to give one artifical hand free of cost to Gama. The Balance Sheet of Alfa and Beta, as on 31st March, 2014 was as follows : BALANCE SHEET OF ALFA AND BETA As on 31st March, 2013 LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount(Rs)(Rs)Provision for Doubtful Debts40,000Cash1,00,000Workmen's Compensation Fund56,000Sundry Debtors8,00,000Outstanding Expenses30,000Stock2,00,000Creditors3,00,000Machinery3,86,000Capitals:Profit and Loss A/c40,000Alfa 5,00,000Beta 6,00,000––––––––––11,00,000–––––––––––15,26,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯15,26,000 Gama was admitted in the firm on the following terms : (i) Gama will bring in Rs 4,00,000 as his share of capital, but he was unable to bring any amount for goodwill. (ii) The new profit sharing ratio between Alfa, Beta and Gama will be 3 : 2 : 1. (iii) Claim on account of workmen's compensation was Rs 30,000. (iv) To write off bad debts amounting Rs 40,000 (v) Creditors were paid Rs 20,000 more. (vi) Outstanding expenses be brought down to Rs 12,000. (vii) Rs 20,000 be provided for an unforeseen liability. (viii) Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs 1,80,000. Prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts of Partners and the operating Balance Sheet of the new firm.

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Ram and Shyam were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3 respectively. They become old and no one was there to look after their business. Therefore, they decided to dissolve the business and donate the amount available to a NGO who is providing service for growing trees in urban areas to control pollution. On 31st January, 2014 their Balance Sheet was as follows :

BALANCE SHEET

as on 31st January, 2014

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount(Rs)(Rs)Creditor65,000Land1,20,000 Bills Payable35,000Machinery65,000 Capitals:Goodwill10,000Ram75,000Stock25,000Shyam75,000Debtors20,000Cash10,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯2,50,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯2,50,000

Ram paid the creditors at a discount of 15% and Shyam paid bills payable in full. Assets realised as follows : Land at 20% less, Machinery Rs 35,000. Stock at 25% less and Debtors Rs 12,500. Expenses on realisation Rs 1,750 were paid by Shyam. Prepare Realisation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts and Bank Account.

OR

Alfa and Beta were partners in a firm. They were trading in artifical limbs. On 1st April, 2013 they admitted Gama, a good friend of Beta into the partnership. Gama lost his one hand in an accident and Alfa and Beta decided to give one artifical hand free of cost to Gama. The Balance Sheet of Alfa and Beta, as on 31st March, 2014 was as follows :

BALANCE SHEET OF ALFA AND BETA

As on 31st March, 2013

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount(Rs)(Rs)Provision for Doubtful Debts40,000Cash1,00,000Workmen's Compensation Fund56,000Sundry Debtors8,00,000Outstanding Expenses30,000Stock2,00,000Creditors3,00,000Machinery3,86,000Capitals:Profit and Loss A/c40,000Alfa 5,00,000Beta 6,00,000––––––––11,00,000–––––––––15,26,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯15,26,000

Gama was admitted in the firm on the following terms :

(i) Gama will bring in Rs 4,00,000 as his share of capital, but he was unable to bring any amount for goodwill.

(ii) The new profit sharing ratio between Alfa, Beta and Gama will be 3 : 2 : 1.

(iii) Claim on account of workmen's compensation was Rs 30,000.

(iv) To write off bad debts amounting Rs 40,000

(v) Creditors were paid Rs 20,000 more.

(vi) Outstanding expenses be brought down to Rs 12,000.

(vii) Rs 20,000 be provided for an unforeseen liability.

(viii) Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs 1,80,000.

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