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201.

What is Deceleration?

Answer» What is Deceleration?
202.

Vishwas Ltd. issued 2,000; 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each payable as follows:₹ 25 on application; ₹ 25 on allotment and ₹ 50 on first and final call.Applications were received for all the debentures along with the application money did allotment was made . Call money was also received on the due date.Pass necessary Journal entries in the books of the company.

Answer» Vishwas Ltd. issued 2,000; 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each payable as follows:

₹ 25 on application; ₹ 25 on allotment and ₹ 50 on first and final call.

Applications were received for all the debentures along with the application money did allotment was made . Call money was also received on the due date.

Pass necessary Journal entries in the books of the company.
203.

Find out the credit purchases from the following: Rs Balance of creditors April 01, 2016 45,000 Balance of creditors March 31, 2017 36,000 Cash paid to creditors 1,80,000 Cheque issued to creditors 60,000 Cash purchases 75,000 Discount received from creditors 5,400 Discount allowed 5,000 Bills payable given to creditors 12,750 Return outwards 7,500 Bills payable dishonoured 3,000 Bills receivable endorsed to creditors 4,500 Bills receivable endorsed to creditors dishonoured 1,800 Return inwards 3,700

Answer»

Find out the credit purchases from the following:

































































Rs



Balance of creditors April 01, 2016



45,000



Balance of creditors March 31, 2017



36,000



Cash paid to creditors



1,80,000



Cheque issued to creditors



60,000



Cash purchases



75,000



Discount received from creditors



5,400



Discount allowed



5,000



Bills payable given to creditors



12,750



Return outwards



7,500



Bills payable dishonoured



3,000



Bills receivable endorsed to creditors



4,500



Bills receivable endorsed to creditors dishonoured



1,800



Return inwards



3,700







204.

Identify which of the following items will be shown in the Note to Accounts on Other Expenses? (i) Salaries; (ii) Postage Expenses; (iii) Telephone and Internet Expenses; (iv) Rent for warehouse; (v) Carriage Inwards; (vi) Depreciation on computers; (vii) Computer Software amortised; (viii) Computer Hiring Charges; (ix) Audit fee; (x) Bonus.

Answer»

Identify which of the following items will be shown in the Note to Accounts on Other Expenses? (i) Salaries; (ii) Postage Expenses; (iii) Telephone and Internet Expenses; (iv) Rent for warehouse; (v) Carriage Inwards; (vi) Depreciation on computers; (vii) Computer Software amortised; (viii) Computer Hiring Charges; (ix) Audit fee; (x) Bonus.

205.

Show the accounting treatment of the following items by a Not-for-Profit organisation. (i) Annual Subscription (ii) Specific Donation (iii) Sale of Fixed Assets (iv) Sale of Old Periodicals (v) Sale of Sports Materials (vi) Life Membership Fee

Answer»

Show the accounting treatment of the following items by a Not-for-Profit organisation.

(i) Annual Subscription

(ii) Specific Donation

(iii) Sale of Fixed Assets

(iv) Sale of Old Periodicals

(v) Sale of Sports Materials

(vi) Life Membership Fee

206.

Calculate trend percentages from the following figures of ABC Ltd., taking 2000 as base and interpret them. YearSalesStockProfit before tax20001,50070030020012,14078045020022,36582048020033,02093053020043,5001160660200540001200700

Answer»

Calculate trend percentages from the following figures of ABC Ltd., taking 2000 as base and interpret them.























































Year



Sales



Stock



Profit before tax



2000



1,500



700



300



2001



2,140



780



450



2002



2,365



820



480



2003



3,020



930



530



2004



3,500



1160



660



2005



4000



1200



700







207.

Inventory turnover ratio is expressed in terms of ___

Answer»

Inventory turnover ratio is expressed in terms of ___


208.

Balance Sheet of Ram and Shyam who shares profits in proportion to their capitals as at 31st March, 2018 is: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Capital A/cs: Freehold Premises 20,000 Ram 30,000 Plant and Machinery 13,500 Shyam 25,000 55,000 Fixtures and Fittings 1,750 Current A/cs: Vehicles 1,350 Ram 2,000 Stock 14,100 Shyam 1,800 3,800 Bills Receivable 13,060 Creditors 19,000 Debtors 27,500 Bills Payable 16,000 Bank 1,590 Cash 950 93.800 93,800 On 1st April, 2018 they admitted Arjun into partnership on the following terms:(a) Arjun to bring in ₹ 20,000 as capital and ₹ 6,600 for goodwill, which is to be left in the business and he is to receive 1/4th share of the profits .(b) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be 2% on Debtors .(c) Value of Stock to be written down by 5% .(d) Freehold Premises are to be taken at valuation of ₹ 22,400; Plant and Machinery ₹ 11,800; Fixtures and Fittings ₹ 1,540 and Vehicles ₹ 800 .You are required to make necessary adjustments entries in the firm, give Balance Sheet of the new firm as at 1st April, 2018 and also give the proportions in which the partners will share profits , there being no change in the proportions of Ram and Shyam.

Answer» Balance Sheet of Ram and Shyam who shares profits in proportion to their capitals as at 31st March, 2018 is:








































































































Liabilities





Assets





Capital A/cs:





Freehold Premises



20,000



Ram



30,000





Plant and Machinery



13,500


Shyam 25,000 55,000 Fixtures and Fittings 1,750
Current A/cs: Vehicles 1,350
Ram 2,000 Stock 14,100

Shyam



1,800



3,800



Bills Receivable



13,060



Creditors





19,000



Debtors



27,500


Bills Payable 16,000 Bank 1,590
Cash 950





93.800





93,800

















On 1st April, 2018 they admitted Arjun into partnership on the following terms:

(a) Arjun to bring in ₹ 20,000 as capital and ₹ 6,600 for goodwill, which is to be left in the business and he is to receive 1/4th share of the profits .

(b) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be 2% on Debtors .

(c) Value of Stock to be written down by 5% .

(d) Freehold Premises are to be taken at valuation of ₹ 22,400; Plant and Machinery ₹ 11,800; Fixtures and Fittings ₹ 1,540 and Vehicles ₹ 800 .

You are required to make necessary adjustments entries in the firm, give Balance Sheet of the new firm as at 1st April, 2018 and also give the proportions in which the partners will share profits , there being no change in the proportions of Ram and Shyam.
209.

Compute the value of goodwill on the basis of four year's purchase of the average profits based on the last five years. The profits for the last five years were as follows. YearAmt. (Rs.)200240,000200350,000200460,000200550,000200660,000

Answer»

Compute the value of goodwill on the basis of four year's purchase of the average profits based on the last five years. The profits for the last five years were as follows.
YearAmt. (Rs.)200240,000200350,000200460,000200550,000200660,000

210.

Debeture is -

Answer»

Debeture is -


211.

In case of death of a partner, interest on capital is entitled to him up to ___________

Answer»

In case of death of a partner, interest on capital is entitled to him up to ___________


212.

Deepika and Rajshree are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 . On 31st March,2018 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 Less : Provision for D.D. 800 28,000 Deepika 48,000 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 the above date , the partners decided to 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 and 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,2018 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











Less : Provision for D.D.



800



28,000



Deepika



48,000

































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 the above date , the partners decided to 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 and 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.

213.

Pinky, Qumarand Roopa partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratioof 3:2:1. S is admitted as a new partner for 1/4 share in the profitsof the firm, whichs he gets 1/8 from Pinky, and 1/16 each from Qmarand Roopa. The total capital of the new firm after Seema’sadmission will be Rs 2,40,000. Seema is required to bring in cashequal to 1/4 of the total capital of the new firm. The capitals ofthe old partners also have to be adjusted in proportion of theirprofit sharing ratio. The capitals of Pinky, Qumar and Roopa afterall adjustments in respect of goodwill and revaluation of assets andliabilities have been made are Pinky Rs 80,000, Qumar Rs 30,000 andRoopa Rs 20,000. Calculate the capitals of all the partners andrecord the necessary journal entries for doing adjustments in respectof capitals according to the agreement between the partners?

Answer»

Pinky, Qumar
and Roopa partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio
of 3:2:1. S is admitted as a new partner for 1/4 share in the profits
of the firm, whichs he gets 1/8 from Pinky, and 1/16 each from Qmar
and Roopa. The total capital of the new firm after Seema’s
admission will be Rs 2,40,000. Seema is required to bring in cash
equal to 1/4 of the total capital of the new firm. The capitals of
the old partners also have to be adjusted in proportion of their
profit sharing ratio. The capitals of Pinky, Qumar and Roopa after
all adjustments in respect of goodwill and revaluation of assets and
liabilities have been made are Pinky Rs 80,000, Qumar Rs 30,000 and
Roopa Rs 20,000. Calculate the capitals of all the partners and
record the necessary journal entries for doing adjustments in respect
of capitals according to the agreement between the partners?

214.

X, Y and Z were in partnership sharing profits and losses in the proportions of 3 : 2 : 1 . On 1st April, 2018 Y retires from the firm. On that date, their Balance Sheet was: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Trade Creditors 3,000 Cash in Hand 1,500 Bills Payable 4,500 Cash at Bank 7,500 Expenses Owing 4,500 Debtors 15,000 Reserve Fund 13,500 Stock 12,000 Capital A/cs: X 15,000 Factory Premises 22,500 Y 15,000 Machinery 8,000 Z 15,000 45,000 Loose Tools 4,000 70,500 70,500 The terms were:(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 13,500 and adjustment in this respect was to be made in the continuing Partners' Capital Accounts without raising Goodwill Account.(b) Expenses Owing to be brought down to ₹ 3,750.(c) Machinery and Loose Tools are to be valued 10% less than their book value.(d) Factory Premises are to be revalued at ₹ 24,300. Show Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and prepare the Balance Sheet of the firm after the retirement of Y .

Answer» X, Y and Z were in partnership sharing profits and losses in the proportions of 3 : 2 : 1 . On 1st April, 2018 Y retires from the firm. On that date, their Balance Sheet was:

















































































Liabilities





Assets




Trade Creditors 3,000 Cash in Hand 1,500
Bills Payable 4,500 Cash at Bank 7,500
Expenses Owing 4,500 Debtors 15,000
Reserve Fund 13,500 Stock 12,000
Capital A/cs: X 15,000 Factory Premises 22,500

Y



15,000





Machinery



8,000



Z



15,000



45,000



Loose Tools



4,000





70,500





70,500


















The terms were:

(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 13,500 and adjustment in this respect was to be made in the continuing Partners' Capital Accounts without raising Goodwill Account.

(b) Expenses Owing to be brought down to ₹ 3,750.

(c) Machinery and Loose Tools are to be valued 10% less than their book value.

(d) Factory Premises are to be revalued at ₹ 24,300.

Show Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and prepare the Balance Sheet of the firm after the retirement of Y .
215.

IS THERE ANY RESTRICTION ON WRITING THE PERCENTAGE ERROR FOR EG IN FRACTIONAL ERROR THE NUMBER OF SIGNIFIC fig should be equal to the least SF in the measurement

Answer» IS THERE ANY RESTRICTION ON WRITING THE PERCENTAGE ERROR FOR EG IN FRACTIONAL ERROR THE NUMBER OF SIGNIFIC fig should be equal to the least SF in the measurement
216.

Raj and Neeraj are partners in a firm. Their capitals as on April 01, 2017 were Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 1,50,000, respectively. They share profits equally. On July 01, 2017, they decided that their capitals should be Rs 1,00,000 each. The necessary adjustment in the capitals were made by introducing or withdrawing cash by the partners’. Interest on capital is allowed 8% p.a. Compute interest on capital for both the partners for the year ending on March 31, 2018.

Answer»

Raj and Neeraj are partners in a firm. Their capitals as on April 01, 2017 were Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 1,50,000, respectively. They share profits equally. On July 01, 2017, they decided that their capitals should be Rs 1,00,000 each. The necessary adjustment in the capitals were made by introducing or withdrawing cash by the partners’. Interest on capital is allowed 8% p.a. Compute interest on capital for both the partners for the year ending on March 31, 2018.

217.

Calculate Gross Profit Ratio from the following data:Average Inventory ₹3,20,000; Inventory Turnover Ratio 8 Times; Average Trade Receivables ₹4,00,000; Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio 6 Times; Cash Sales 25% of Net Sales.

Answer» Calculate Gross Profit Ratio from the following data:

Average Inventory ₹3,20,000; Inventory Turnover Ratio 8 Times; Average Trade Receivables ₹4,00,000; Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio 6 Times; Cash Sales 25% of Net Sales.
218.

The accompanying balance sheet and profit and loss account related to SUMO Logistics Pvt. Ltd. Convert these into Common Size Statements.Previous Year = 2005, Current Year = 2006 Rs’000 PreviousYearCurrentYearLiabilities Equity Share Capital (of Rs 10 each)240240General Reserve96182Long Term loans182169.5Creditors6752Outstanding expenses6-Other Current liabilities96.5Total Liabilities600650Assets Plant assets net of accumulated less depreciation402390Cash5478Debtors6065Inventories84117Total Assets600650 Income Statement for the year ended Rs’000 PreviousYearCurrentYearGross Sales370480Less : Returns2030Net Sales350450Less : Cost of goods sold190215Gross Profit160235Less : Selling general and administration expenses5072Operating profit110163Less : Interest expenses2017Earnings before tax90146Less : Taxes4573Earnings After Tax4573

Answer»



The accompanying balance sheet and profit and loss account related to SUMO Logistics Pvt. Ltd. Convert these into Common Size Statements.



Previous Year = 2005, Current Year = 2006




































































































Rs’000





Previous



Year



Current



Year



Liabilities







Equity Share Capital (of Rs 10 each)



240



240



General Reserve



96



182



Long Term loans



182



169.5



Creditors



67



52



Outstanding expenses



6



-



Other Current liabilities



9



6.5



Total Liabilities



600



650



Assets







Plant assets net of accumulated less depreciation



402



390



Cash



54



78



Debtors



60



65



Inventories



84



117



Total Assets



600



650























































































Income Statement for the year ended





Rs’000





Previous



Year



Current



Year



Gross Sales



370



480



Less : Returns



20



30



Net Sales



350



450



Less : Cost of goods sold



190



215



Gross Profit



160



235



Less : Selling general and administration expenses



50



72



Operating profit



110



163



Less : Interest expenses



20



17



Earnings before tax



90



146



Less : Taxes



45



73



Earnings After Tax



45



73







219.

From the following information, calculate Change in Inventory of Work-in-Progress: Opening and Closing Work-in-Progress ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,15,000 respectively.

Answer» From the following information, calculate Change in Inventory of Work-in-Progress: Opening and Closing Work-in-Progress ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,15,000 respectively.
220.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in 3:2:2 ratio. They admittedD as a new partner for 1/5 share which he acquired from A, B and C in2:2:1 ratio respectively. Calculate new profit sharing ratio?

Answer»


A, B and C are partners sharing profits in 3:2:2 ratio. They admitted
D as a new partner for 1/5 share which he acquired from A, B and C in
2:2:1 ratio respectively. Calculate new profit sharing ratio?

221.

InaIn experiment, the percentage error in the measurement of physical quantities a,b,c respectively are 1%,2%,3%.Then the percentage error in measurement of S where S=axb^2/c will be?

Answer» InaIn experiment, the percentage error in the measurement of physical quantities a,b,c respectively are 1%,2%,3%.Then the percentage error in measurement of S where S=axb^2/c will be?
222.

Interest is receivable on _________ and payable on ____________

Answer»

Interest is receivable on _________ and payable on ____________


223.

From the followingReceipt and Payment Account prepare final accounts of a Unity Clubfor the year ended March 31, 2007. Receipt and Payment Accounts for the year ending March 31, 2007 Receipts Amount Rs Payments Amount Rs Balance b/d 15,000 Furniture 18,000 Sale of Old furniture (costing Rs 6,000) 4,000 Library books 10,000 Subscriptions: Salaries 72,000 2005−06 18,000 General expenses 18,000 2006−07 60,000 Electric charges 12,000 2007−08 2,000 90,000 Newspapers 33,800 Sale of old newspapers 10,800 Postage 3,000 Profit from entertainment 44,000 Stationery 40,000 Rent 84,000 Audit fee 8,000 Balance c/d 33,000 2,47,800 2,47,800 Balance Sheet as on March 31, 2006 Liabilities Amount Rs Assets Amount Rs Outstanding Salary 6,000 Cash 15,000 Capital Fund 6,94,000 Outstanding subscription 18,000 Library Books 30,000 Furniture 37,000 Land and Building 6,00,000 7,00,000 7,00,000 AdditionalInformation: 1. The Club had 500 members each paying an annual subscription of Rs 150. 2. On 31.3.2007 salaries outstanding amounted to Rs 1,200 and salaries paid included Rs 6,000 for the year 2005−06. 3. Provide 5% depreciation on Land and Building.

Answer»

From the following
Receipt and Payment Account prepare final accounts of a Unity Club
for the year ended March 31, 2007.











































































































Receipt
and Payment Accounts for the year ending March 31, 2007




Receipts



Amount Rs



Payments



Amount Rs



Balance b/d





15,000



Furniture



18,000



Sale of Old furniture (costing Rs 6,000)



4,000



Library books



10,000



Subscriptions:







Salaries



72,000



2005−06



18,000





General expenses



18,000



2006−07



60,000





Electric charges



12,000



2007−08



2,000



90,000



Newspapers



33,800



Sale of old newspapers





10,800



Postage



3,000



Profit from entertainment





44,000



Stationery



40,000



Rent





84,000



Audit fee



8,000









Balance c/d



33,000







2,47,800





2,47,800













































































Balance
Sheet as on March 31, 2006




Liabilities



Amount Rs



Assets



Amount


Rs



Outstanding Salary



6,000



Cash



15,000



Capital Fund



6,94,000



Outstanding subscription



18,000







Library Books



30,000







Furniture



37,000







Land and Building



6,00,000





7,00,000





7,00,000












Additional
Information:


















1.



The Club had 500 members each paying an annual
subscription of Rs 150.



2.



On 31.3.2007 salaries outstanding amounted to
Rs 1,200 and salaries paid included Rs 6,000 for the year 2005−06.



3.



Provide 5% depreciation on Land and Building.


224.

At the time of admission, an incoming partner can contribute his share of goodwill in the form of

Answer»

At the time of admission, an incoming partner can contribute his share of goodwill in the form of


225.

X, Y and Z who are presently sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 decide to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. Give the journal entry to distribute 'Workmen Compensation Reserve' of ₹ 1,20,000 at the time of change in profit-sharing ratio, when there is a claim of ₹ 80,000 against it.

Answer» X, Y and Z who are presently sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 decide to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. Give the journal entry to distribute 'Workmen Compensation Reserve' of ₹ 1,20,000 at the time of change in profit-sharing ratio, when there is a claim of ₹ 80,000 against it.
226.

Bharam is a partner in a firm. He withdraws Rs 3,000 at the starting of each month for 12 months. The books of the firm closes on March 31 every year. Calculate interest on drawings if the rate of interest is 10% p.a.

Answer»

Bharam is a partner in a firm. He withdraws Rs 3,000 at the starting of each month for 12 months. The books of the firm closes on March 31 every year. Calculate interest on drawings if the rate of interest is 10% p.a.

227.

On Jan 15, 2015, Kartar Sold goods for Rs 30,000 to Bhagwan and drew upon him three bills of exchanges of Rs 10,000 each payable after one month, two month, and three months respectively. The first bill was retained by Kartar till its maturity. The second bill was endorsed by him in favour of his creditor Ratna and the third bill was discounted by him immediately 6% p.a. All the bills were met by Bhagwan. Journalise the above transactions in the books of Kartar and Bhagwan. Also prepare ledger accounts in books of Kartar and Bhagwan.

Answer»

On Jan 15, 2015, Kartar Sold goods for Rs 30,000 to Bhagwan and drew upon him three bills of exchanges of Rs 10,000 each payable after one month, two month, and three months respectively. The first bill was retained by Kartar till its maturity. The second bill was endorsed by him in favour of his creditor Ratna and the third bill was discounted by him immediately 6% p.a. All the bills were met by Bhagwan. Journalise the above transactions in the books of Kartar and Bhagwan. Also prepare ledger accounts in books of Kartar and Bhagwan.






228.

Hari maintains her books of account on Single Entry System. His books provide the following information: Particulars 1st April, 2017 (₹) 31st March, 2018 (₹) Furniture ............................................................. 2,000 2,000 Stock ............................................................. 28,000 30,500 Sundry Debtors ............................................................. 21,000 34,000 Cash ............................................................. 1,500 2,000 Sundry Creditors ............................................................. 17,500 19,000 Bills Receivable ............................................................. ... 3,000 Loan ............................................................. ... 5,000 Investments ............................................................. ... 10,000 His drawings during the year were ₹ 5,000 Depreciate furniture by 10% and provide a reserve for Bad and Doubtful Debts at 10% on Sundry Debtors.Prepare the statement showing the profits for the year.

Answer» Hari maintains her books of account on Single Entry System. His books provide the following information:



























































Particulars

1st April, 2017

(₹)

31st March, 2018

(₹)

Furniture .............................................................
2,000


2,000

Stock .............................................................
28,000


30,500

Sundry Debtors .............................................................
21,000


34,000

Cash .............................................................
1,500


2,000

Sundry Creditors .............................................................
17,500


19,000

Bills Receivable .............................................................
...


3,000

Loan ............................................................. ... 5,000
Investments .............................................................
...


10,000




His drawings during the year were ₹ 5,000 Depreciate furniture by 10% and provide a reserve for Bad and Doubtful Debts at 10% on Sundry Debtors.

Prepare the statement showing the profits for the year.
229.

From the following information calculate the amount to be paid to creditors: Rs Sundry creditors as on March 31, 2017 1,80,425 Discount received 26,000 Discount allowed 24,000 Return outwards 37,200 Return inward 32,200 Bills accepted 1,99,000 Bills endorsed to creditors 26,000 Creditors as on April 01, 2016 2,09,050 Total purchases 8,97,000 Cash purchases 1,40,000

Answer» From the following information calculate the amount to be paid to creditors:




















































Rs


Sundry creditors as on March 31, 2017


1,80,425


Discount received


26,000


Discount allowed


24,000


Return outwards


37,200


Return inward


32,200


Bills accepted


1,99,000


Bills endorsed to creditors


26,000


Creditors as on April 01, 2016


2,09,050


Total purchases


8,97,000


Cash purchases


1,40,000



230.

Unpaid dividends are shown under .........

Answer»

Unpaid dividends are shown under .........


231.

Which of the following is(are) type(s) of capital account in partnership?

Answer»

Which of the following is(are) type(s) of capital account in partnership?


232.

On January 01, 2002, X.Ltd. issued 40,000, 9% debentures of Rs.100 each at Rs.95.The terms of issue provided that, beginning with 1999, Rs.2,00,000 debentures should be redeemed either by drawings at par or by purchase in the open market every year. The expenses of issue amounted to Rs.12,000 which were written-off in 2002. The company also wrote off Rs.40,000 every year from Discount on Debentures Account. At the end of 2004, debentures to be redeemed were repaid by drawings. During 2005, the company purchased for cancellation 2,000 debentures at the market price of Rs.98 on December 31, the expenses being Rs.400. Interest on debentures is payable at the end of every calendar year.Pass the journal entries in the books of the company to record these transactions.

Answer»

On January 01, 2002, X.Ltd. issued 40,000, 9% debentures of Rs.100 each at Rs.95.



The terms of issue provided that, beginning with 1999, Rs.2,00,000 debentures should be redeemed either by drawings at par or by purchase in the open market every year. The expenses of issue amounted to Rs.12,000 which were written-off in 2002. The company also wrote off Rs.40,000 every year from Discount on Debentures Account. At the end of 2004, debentures to be redeemed were repaid by drawings. During 2005, the company purchased for cancellation 2,000 debentures at the market price of Rs.98 on December 31, the expenses being Rs.400. Interest on debentures is payable at the end of every calendar year.



Pass the journal entries in the books of the company to record these transactions.

233.

Sukesh and Vanita were partners in a firm. Their partnership agreement provides that: (i) Profits would be shared by Sukesh and Vanita in the ratio of 3:2;(ii) 5% interest is to be allowed on capital;(iii) Vanita should be paid a monthly salary of Rs 600. The following balances are extracted from the books of the firm, on March 31, 2017. Sukesh Verma* Rs Rs Capital Accounts 40,000 40,000 Current Accounts (Cr.) 7,200 (Cr.) 2,800 Drawings 10,850 8,150 Net profit for the year, before charging interest on capital and after charging partner’s salary was Rs 9,500. Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and the Partner’s Current Accounts.

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Sukesh and Vanita were partners in a firm. Their partnership agreement provides that:





(i) Profits would be shared by Sukesh and Vanita in the ratio of 3:2;



(ii) 5% interest is to be allowed on capital;



(iii) Vanita should be paid a monthly salary of Rs 600.





The following balances are extracted from the books of the firm, on March 31, 2017.




































Sukesh



Verma*





Rs



Rs



Capital Accounts



40,000



40,000



Current Accounts



(Cr.) 7,200



(Cr.) 2,800



Drawings



10,850



8,150






Net profit for the year, before charging interest on capital and after charging partner’s salary was Rs 9,500. Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and the Partner’s Current Accounts.




234.

Which letters are sent to the shareholders to whom shares have been allotted ?

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Which letters are sent to the shareholders to whom shares have been allotted ?


235.

Pankaj, Naresh and Saurabh are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Naresh retired from the firm due to his illness. On that date the Balance Sheet of the firm was as follows: Books of Pankaj, Naresh and Saurabh Balance Sheet as on March 31, 2017 Liabilities Amount Rs Assets Amount Rs General Reserve 12,000 Bank 7,600 Sundry Creditors 15,000 Debtors 6,000 Bills Payable 12,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debt 400 5,600 Outstanding Salary 2,200 Provision for Legal Damages 6,000 Stock 9,000 Capitals: Furniture 41,000 Pankaj 46,000 Premises 80,000 Naresh 30,000 Saurabh 20,000 96,000 1,43,200 1,43,200 Additional Information(i) Premises have appreciated by 20%, stock depreciated by 10% and provision for doubtful debts was to be made 5% on debtors. Further, provision for legal damages is to be made for Rs 1,200 and furniture to be brought up to Rs 45,000.(ii) Goodwill of the firm be valued at Rs 42,000.(iii) Rs 26,000 from Naresh’s Capital account be transferred to his loan account and balance be paid through bank; if required, necessary loan may be obtained from Bank.(iv) New profit sharing ratio of Pankaj and Saurabh is decided to be 5:1.Give the necessary ledger accounts and balance sheet of the firm after Naresh’s retirement.

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Pankaj, Naresh and Saurabh are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Naresh retired from the firm due to his illness. On that date the Balance Sheet of the firm was as follows:





































































































Books of Pankaj, Naresh and Saurabh





Balance Sheet as on March 31, 2017





Liabilities



Amount Rs



Assets



Amount Rs



General Reserve



12,000



Bank



7,600



Sundry Creditors



15,000



Debtors



6,000





Bills Payable



12,000



Less: Provision for Doubtful Debt



400



5,600



Outstanding Salary



2,200







Provision for Legal Damages



6,000



Stock



9,000



Capitals:





Furniture



41,000



Pankaj



46,000





Premises



80,000



Naresh



30,000









Saurabh



20,000



96,000









1,43,200





1,43,200












Additional Information



(i) Premises have appreciated by 20%, stock depreciated by 10% and provision for doubtful debts was to be made 5% on debtors. Further, provision for legal damages is to be made for Rs 1,200 and furniture to be brought up to Rs 45,000.



(ii) Goodwill of the firm be valued at Rs 42,000.



(iii) Rs 26,000 from Naresh’s Capital account be transferred to his loan account and balance be paid through bank; if required, necessary loan may be obtained from Bank.



(iv) New profit sharing ratio of Pankaj and Saurabh is decided to be 5:1.



Give the necessary ledger accounts and balance sheet of the firm after Naresh’s retirement.

236.

Prepare Balance Sheet of VT Ltd. as at 31st March 2019, from the following information as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013: ₹ ₹ General Reserve 3,000 Fixed Assets: Tangible Assets (Cost) 9,000 8% Debentures 3,000 Other Current Liabilities 2,500 Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss (Credit) 1,200 Share Capital 5,000 Depreciation of Fixed Assets 700 Other Current Assets 6,400

Answer» Prepare Balance Sheet of VT Ltd. as at 31st March 2019, from the following information as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013:








































General Reserve 3,000 Fixed Assets: Tangible Assets (Cost) 9,000
8% Debentures 3,000 Other Current Liabilities 2,500
Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss (Credit) 1,200 Share Capital 5,000
Depreciation of Fixed Assets 700 Other Current Assets 6,400
237.

Calculate goodwill of a firm on the basis of three years' purchase of the Weighted Average Profit of the last four years. The profits of the last four financial years ended 31st March, were: 2016 − ₹ 25,000; 2017 − ₹ 27,000; 2018 − ₹ 46,900 and 2019 − ₹ 53,810. The weights assigned to each year are: 2016 − 1; 2017 − 2; 2018 − 3; 2019 − 4. You are supplied the following information:(i) On 1st April, 2016, a major plant repair was undertaken for ₹ 10,000 which was charged to revenue. The said sum is to be capitalised for goodwill calculation subject to adjustment of depreciation of 10% on Reducing Balance Method.(ii) The Closing Stock for the years ended 31st March, 2017 and 2018 were overvalued by ₹ 1,000 and ₹ 2,000 respectively.(iii) To cover management cost an annual charge of ​₹ 5,000 should be made for the purpose of goodwill valuation.

Answer» Calculate goodwill of a firm on the basis of three years' purchase of the Weighted Average Profit of the last four years. The profits of the last four financial years ended 31st March, were: 2016 − ₹ 25,000; 2017 − ₹ 27,000; 2018 − ₹ 46,900 and 2019 − ₹ 53,810. The weights assigned to each year are: 2016 − 1; 2017 − 2; 2018 − 3; 2019 − 4. You are supplied the following information:

(i) On 1st April, 2016, a major plant repair was undertaken for ₹ 10,000 which was charged to revenue. The said sum is to be capitalised for goodwill calculation subject to adjustment of depreciation of 10% on Reducing Balance Method.

(ii) The Closing Stock for the years ended 31st March, 2017 and 2018 were overvalued by ₹ 1,000 and ₹ 2,000 respectively.

(iii) To cover management cost an annual charge of ​₹ 5,000 should be made for the purpose of goodwill valuation.
238.

Prasad purchased a washing-machine from 'Maharashtra Electronic Goods'. The discount of 5% was given on the printed price of Rs 40,000. Rate of GST charged was 28%. Find the purchase price of washing machine. Also find the amount of CGST and SGST shown in the tax invoice.

Answer» Prasad purchased a washing-machine from 'Maharashtra Electronic Goods'. The discount of 5% was given on the printed price of Rs 40,000. Rate of GST charged was 28%. Find the purchase price of washing machine. Also find the amount of CGST and SGST shown in the tax invoice.
239.

Find out index value by the Price Relative Method for the year 2018 from the following data: Items A B C D E F G 2004 Price (₹) 100 10 5 4 1 2 3 2018 Price (₹) 100 9 4 2 1 2.50 2.25

Answer» Find out index value by the Price Relative Method for the year 2018 from the following data:



































Items A B C D E F G
2004 Price (₹) 100 10 5 4 1 2 3
2018 Price (₹) 100 9 4 2 1 2.50 2.25
240.

What journal entrieswill be recorded for the following transactions on the dissolution ofa firm:[a] Payment ofunrecorded liabilities of Rs 3,200.[b] Stock worth Rs7,500 is taken by a partner Rohit.[c] Profit onRealisation amounting to Rs 18,000 is to be distributed between thepartners Ashish and Tarun in the ratio of 5:7.[d] An unrecorded assetrealised Rs 5,500.

Answer»

What journal entries
will be recorded for the following transactions on the dissolution of
a firm:


[a] Payment of
unrecorded liabilities of Rs 3,200.


[b] Stock worth Rs
7,500 is taken by a partner Rohit.


[c] Profit on
Realisation amounting to Rs 18,000 is to be distributed between the
partners Ashish and Tarun in the ratio of 5:7.


[d] An unrecorded asset
realised Rs 5,500.

241.

Define the purpose of maintaining subsidiary journal.

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Define the purpose of maintaining subsidiary journal.

242.

Iqbal and Kapoor are in partnership sharing profits and losses in 3 : 2. Kapoor died three months after the date of the last Balance Sheet. According to the Partnership Deed, the legal heir is entitled to the following:(a) His capital as per the last Balance Sheet.(b) Interest on above capital 3% p.a. till the date of death.(c) His share of profits till the date of death calculated on the basis of last year's profits.His drawings are to bear interest at an average rate of 2% on the amount irrespective of the period.The net profits for the last three years, after charging insurance premium, were ₹ 20,000; ₹ 25,000 and ₹ 30,000 respectively. Kapoor's capital as per Balance Sheet was ₹ 40,000 and his drawings till the date of death were ₹ 5,000.Draw Kapoor's Capital Account to be rendered to his representatives.

Answer» Iqbal and Kapoor are in partnership sharing profits and losses in 3 : 2. Kapoor died three months after the date of the last Balance Sheet. According to the Partnership Deed, the legal heir is entitled to the following:

(a) His capital as per the last Balance Sheet.

(b) Interest on above capital 3% p.a. till the date of death.

(c) His share of profits till the date of death calculated on the basis of last year's profits.

His drawings are to bear interest at an average rate of 2% on the amount irrespective of the period.

The net profits for the last three years, after charging insurance premium, were ₹ 20,000; ₹ 25,000 and ₹ 30,000 respectively. Kapoor's capital as per Balance Sheet was ₹ 40,000 and his drawings till the date of death were ₹ 5,000.

Draw Kapoor's Capital Account to be rendered to his representatives.
243.

Amann, Babita and Suresh are partners in a firm. Their profit sharing ratio is 2:2:1. Suresh is guaranteed a minimum amount of Rs 10,000 as share of profit, every year. Any deficiency on that account shall be met by Babita. The profits for two years ending March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017 were Rs 40,000 and Rs 60,000, respectively. Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the two years.

Answer» Amann, Babita and Suresh are partners in a firm. Their profit sharing ratio is 2:2:1. Suresh is guaranteed a minimum amount of Rs 10,000 as share of profit, every year. Any deficiency on that account shall be met by Babita. The profits for two years ending March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017 were Rs 40,000 and Rs 60,000, respectively. Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the two years.
244.

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2, 3/10, and 1/5. Calculate the gaining ratio of remaining partners when Y retires from the firm.

Answer» X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2, 3/10, and 1/5. Calculate the gaining ratio of remaining partners when Y retires from the firm.
245.

Following is the information in respect of certain items of a Sports Club. You are required to show them in the Income and Expenditure Account and the Balance Sheet. Details Amount Rs Sports Fund as on April 1, 2016 80,000 Sports Fund Investments 80,000 Interest on Sports Fund Investments 8,000 Donations for Sports Fund 30,000 Sports Prizes awarded 16,000 Expenses on Sports Events 7,000 General Fund 2,00,000 General Fund Investments 2,00,000 Interest on General Fund Investments 20,000

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Following is the information in respect of certain items of a Sports Club. You are required to show them in the Income and Expenditure Account and the Balance Sheet.















































Details



Amount



Rs



Sports Fund as on April 1, 2016



80,000



Sports Fund Investments



80,000



Interest on Sports Fund Investments



8,000



Donations for Sports Fund



30,000



Sports Prizes awarded



16,000



Expenses on Sports Events



7,000



General Fund



2,00,000



General Fund Investments



2,00,000



Interest on General Fund Investments



20,000






246.

The price of soap is collectively decided by five factors : Research, raw materials, labour, advertisement and transportation. Assume that the financial relationship is : Price of soap = (k X Research costs X Raw materials costs X Labour costs X Advertising cost X Transportation cost) If there are respective changes of 10%, 20%, -20%, 25%, and 50% in the 5 factors, then find the change in the price of the soap.

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The price of soap is collectively decided by five factors : Research, raw materials, labour, advertisement and transportation. Assume that the financial relationship is : Price of soap = (k X Research costs X Raw materials costs X Labour costs X Advertising cost X Transportation cost)

If there are respective changes of 10%, 20%, -20%, 25%, and 50% in the 5 factors, then find the change in the price of the soap.


247.

Securities premium account is shown on the liabilities side of the balance sheet under which head?

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Securities premium account is shown on the liabilities side of the balance sheet under which head?


248.

On dissolution of a firm, bank overdraft is transferred to ___

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On dissolution of a firm, bank overdraft is transferred to ___


249.

What entries for the redemption of debentures will be done when : (a) debentures are redeemed by annual drawings out of profits; (b) debentures are redeemed by drawing a lot out of capital; and (c) debentures are redeemed by purchasing them in the open market when sinking fund for the redemption of debentures is not maintained − (i) when out of profit, and (ii) when out of capital?

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What entries for the redemption of debentures will be done when : (a) debentures are redeemed by annual drawings out of profits; (b) debentures are redeemed by drawing a lot out of capital; and (c) debentures are redeemed by purchasing them in the open market when sinking fund for the redemption of debentures is not maintained − (i) when out of profit, and (ii) when out of capital?

250.

The number of ways of dividing 10 men and 10 omen in 10 couples, each consisting of a man and a woman, is

Answer» The number of ways of dividing 10 men and 10 omen in 10 couples, each consisting of a man and a woman, is