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2901.

For settlement of a creditor by transfer of fixed assets to him, realisation account is ___

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For settlement of a creditor by transfer of fixed assets to him, realisation account is ___


2902.

Trade receivables turnover ratio is expressed in terms of ___

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Trade receivables turnover ratio is expressed in terms of ___


2903.

From the following trial balance of Varshney and Sons, prepare trading account and profit and loss account for the year ending 31st December, 2016 and a balance sheet as on that date. ParticularsAmt. (Rs.)ParticularsAmt. (Rs.)Opening Stock 10,400Capital 32,000Purchases 31,000Creditors 4,000Sales Return 600Sales 40,000Debtors 8,000Commission 5,480Building 10,000Rent 4,000Machinery 7,200Furniture 3,200Bills Receivable 4,000Salaries 3,200Tax 400Insurance 600Carriage on Purchases 1,800Trade Expenses 600Travelling Expenses 880Wages 2,000Cash 1,600 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯85,480–––––––– ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯85,480–––––––– Adjustments: (i) Closing stock Rs. 24,000 (ii) Rent due but not received Rs. 200. (iii) Commission to the extent of Rs. 280 received in advance.

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From the following trial balance of Varshney and Sons, prepare trading account and profit and loss account for the year ending 31st December, 2016 and a balance sheet as on that date.

ParticularsAmt. (Rs.)ParticularsAmt. (Rs.)Opening Stock 10,400Capital 32,000Purchases 31,000Creditors 4,000Sales Return 600Sales 40,000Debtors 8,000Commission 5,480Building 10,000Rent 4,000Machinery 7,200Furniture 3,200Bills Receivable 4,000Salaries 3,200Tax 400Insurance 600Carriage on Purchases 1,800Trade Expenses 600Travelling Expenses 880Wages 2,000Cash 1,600 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯85,480–––––– ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯85,480––––––

Adjustments:

(i) Closing stock Rs. 24,000

(ii) Rent due but not received Rs. 200.

(iii) Commission to the extent of Rs. 280 received in advance.

2904.

Do we share accumulated surpluses and reserves?

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Do we share accumulated surpluses and reserves?


2905.

Which of the following capital accounts are affected due to adjustment after retirement in the total capital of the firm?

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Which of the following capital accounts are affected due to adjustment after retirement in the total capital of the firm?


2906.

Salary paid to partner should be:

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Salary paid to partner should be:


2907.

Turnover ratios are also known as___

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Turnover ratios are also known as___


2908.

What is meant by a 'Irredeemable Debenture'?

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What is meant by a 'Irredeemable Debenture'?

2909.

At the time of dissolution, all the assets of the firm are transferred to Realisation Account at ___________ values.

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At the time of dissolution, all the assets of the firm are transferred to Realisation Account at ___________ values.


2910.

Inventory turnover ratio = ___

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Inventory turnover ratio = ___


2911.

The balance sheet shows …

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The balance sheet shows …


2912.

Translate each of the following statements into an equation: [4 MARKS] a) The perimeter (p) of an equilateral triangle is three times of its side (a). b) The diameter (d) of the circle is twice its radius (r). c) The selling price (s) of an item is equal to the sum of the cost price (c) of an item and the profit (p) earned. d) Amount (a) is equal to the sum of principal (p) and interest (i).

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Translate each of the following statements into an equation: [4 MARKS]
a) The perimeter (p) of an equilateral triangle is three times of its side (a).
b) The diameter (d) of the circle is twice its radius (r).
c) The selling price (s) of an item is equal to the sum of the cost price (c) of an item and the profit (p) earned.
d) Amount (a) is equal to the sum of principal (p) and interest (i).

2913.

If the beach loses 3 cm of sand each year, how many cm will it lose in 15 years?

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If the beach loses 3 cm of sand each year, how many cm will it lose in 15 years?


2914.

Q5) Which of the following statement is incorrect about the Strategic debt restructuring scheme?

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Q5) Which of the following statement is incorrect about the Strategic debt restructuring scheme?


2915.

The share of A in a partnership is Rs.1200 more than that of B, but capital of A is invested for 8 months while capital of B for 12 months. If the share of A of the yearly profits is the same as that of B, then what is the capital of A?

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The share of A in a partnership is Rs.1200 more than that of B, but capital of A is invested for 8 months while capital of B for 12 months. If the share of A of the yearly profits is the same as that of B, then what is the capital of A?


2916.

State the uses of cash flow statement.

Answer» State the uses of cash flow statement.
2917.

Why is repayment of debt capital expenditure?

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Why is repayment of debt capital expenditure?

2918.

Which of the following is not shown under the heading "Share Capital" in a balance sheet?

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Which of the following is not shown under the heading "Share Capital" in a balance sheet?


2919.

Under Super Profit Method, Goodwill =

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Under Super Profit Method, Goodwill =


2920.

If debentures are redeemed at premium, the premium on redemption of debentures account shall be credited while ___shall be debited.

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If debentures are redeemed at premium, the premium on redemption of debentures account shall be credited while ___shall be debited.


2921.

Discount on issue of debentures is a/an ________.

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Discount on issue of debentures is a/an ________.


2922.

From the following information, prepare cash flow statement for Yogeta Ltd. Balance Sheet Capital and Liabilites2010 (Rs.)2011 (Rs.) Assets2010 (Rs)2011 (Rs)Equity Share Capital2,00,0003,00,000Bank45,000−Preference Share Capital−1,00,000Cash5,000−Profit and Loss Account1,00,0002,00,000Stock1,00,0001,70,000Loan2,00,000−Bills Receivable50,0001,00,000Provision for Taxation30,00050,000Fixed Assets4,00,0007,00,000Bills Payable50,00070,000Bank Overdraft−1,00,000Loan from Rahul 20,000–––––––––– 1,50,000––––––––––– 6,00,000––––––––––– 9,70,000–––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 6,00,000–––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 9,70,000––––––––––– Additional Information: Net profit for the year after charging Rs. 50,000 as depreciation was Rs. 1,50,000, dividend paid on share was Rs. 50,000, tax provision created during the year amounted to Rs. 60,000.

Answer» From the following information, prepare cash flow statement for Yogeta Ltd.
Balance Sheet
Capital and Liabilites2010 (Rs.)2011 (Rs.) Assets2010 (Rs)2011 (Rs)Equity Share Capital2,00,0003,00,000Bank45,000Preference Share Capital1,00,000Cash5,000Profit and Loss Account1,00,0002,00,000Stock1,00,0001,70,000Loan2,00,000Bills Receivable50,0001,00,000Provision for Taxation30,00050,000Fixed Assets4,00,0007,00,000Bills Payable50,00070,000Bank Overdraft1,00,000Loan from Rahul 20,000–––––––– 1,50,000––––––––– 6,00,000––––––––– 9,70,000–––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 6,00,000–––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 9,70,000–––––––––

Additional Information:
Net profit for the year after charging Rs. 50,000 as depreciation was Rs. 1,50,000, dividend paid on share was Rs. 50,000, tax provision created during the year amounted to Rs. 60,000.
2923.

A, B and C decided to dissolve the partnership firm. The position as at 31st March, 2012, the date of dissolution, was as follows: Capital and LiabilitiesAmount (Rs.)AssetsAmount (Rs.)Creditors2,75,000Furniture5,000A's Loan Account30,000Stock1,75,000Capital Accounts:Debtors2,40,000 A 1,00,000Bills Receivables30,000 B 50,000Cash10.000 C 5,000––––––1,55,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,60,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,60,000–––––––––– They share profit and losses in the ratio of A:12;B:310 and C:15. Rs. 20,000 of the debtors proved bad; the bills receivables were realised in full; the stock realised Rs. 1,70,000; Furniture was taken over by B at Book value and the expenses of Realisation amounted to Rs. 20,000. Prepare realisation account.

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A, B and C decided to dissolve the partnership firm. The position as at 31st March, 2012, the date of dissolution, was as follows:

Capital and LiabilitiesAmount (Rs.)AssetsAmount (Rs.)Creditors2,75,000Furniture5,000A's Loan Account30,000Stock1,75,000Capital Accounts:Debtors2,40,000 A 1,00,000Bills Receivables30,000 B 50,000Cash10.000 C 5,000––––1,55,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,60,000––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,60,000––––––––

They share profit and losses in the ratio of A:12;B:310 and C:15.
Rs. 20,000 of the debtors proved bad; the bills receivables were realised in full; the stock realised Rs. 1,70,000; Furniture was taken over by B at Book value and the expenses of Realisation amounted to Rs. 20,000.

Prepare realisation account.

2924.

What do you mean by the term ‘share’? Discuss the type of shares, with can be issued under the Companies Act, 2013 as amended to date.

Answer» What do you mean by the term ‘share’? Discuss the type of shares, with can be issued under the Companies Act, 2013 as amended to date.
2925.

B Ltd. issued debentures at 94% for Rs.4,00,000 on April 1, 2000 repayable by five equal drawings of Rs. 80,000 each. The company prepares its final accounts on December 31 every year Indicate the amount of discount to be written-off every accounting year assuming that the company decides to write off the debentures discount during the life of debentures. (Amount to be written-off ; 2000- Rs. 6,000; 2001- Rs. 6,800; 2002 - Rs.5,200; 2003- Rs.3,600; 2004- Rs. 2,000, 2005- Rs. 400)

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B Ltd. issued debentures at 94% for Rs.4,00,000 on April 1, 2000 repayable by five equal drawings of Rs. 80,000 each. The company prepares its final accounts on December 31 every year

Indicate the amount of discount to be written-off every accounting year assuming that the company decides to write off the debentures discount during the life of debentures. (Amount to be written-off ; 2000- Rs. 6,000; 2001- Rs. 6,800; 2002 - Rs.5,200; 2003- Rs.3,600; 2004- Rs. 2,000, 2005- Rs. 400)

2926.

Calculate the amount of bills receivable during the year (Rs.)Opening balances of bills receivable 75,000Bills dishonoured 25,000Bills collected (honoured)1,30,000Bills receivable to creditors 15,000Closing balance of bills receivables 65,000

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Calculate the amount of bills receivable during the year

(Rs.)Opening balances of bills receivable 75,000Bills dishonoured 25,000Bills collected (honoured)1,30,000Bills receivable to creditors 15,000Closing balance of bills receivables 65,000

2927.

Receipt of dividend can be classified as ___________.

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Receipt of dividend can be classified as ___________.


2928.

From the following calculate (a) Net Profit Ratio (b) Operating Profit Ratio S.No. ItemsAmount Rs.1.Revenue from Operations (Sales):2,00,0002.Gross Profit75,0003.Office Expenses15,0004.Selling Expenses26,0005.Interest on Debentures5,0006.Accidental losses12,0007.Income from Rent2,5008.Commission received2,000

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From the following calculate

(a) Net Profit Ratio

(b) Operating Profit Ratio

S.No. ItemsAmount Rs.1.Revenue from Operations (Sales):2,00,0002.Gross Profit75,0003.Office Expenses15,0004.Selling Expenses26,0005.Interest on Debentures5,0006.Accidental losses12,0007.Income from Rent2,5008.Commission received2,000

2929.

In case of default in payment by shareholders, then _________ account needs to be debited for the default amount?

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In case of default in payment by shareholders, then _________ account needs to be debited for the default amount?


2930.

Debentures of a company can be issued :

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Debentures of a company can be issued :


2931.

Find the difference between a single discount of 40% and two successive discounts of 36% and 4% on Rs 5,000.

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Find the difference between a single discount of 40% and two successive discounts of 36% and 4% on Rs 5,000.


2932.

Securities premium cannnot be applied for ?

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Securities premium cannnot be applied for ?


2933.

A and B are partners in a firm, sharing Profits and Losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their capitals are Rs 1,80,000 and Rs 1,40,000 respectively. They admit X in partnership on the conditions that he will bring Rs 67,500 as goodwill and Rs 1,50,000 as capital and will get 14 share in the profits of the firm. Assuming that the capital and goodwill have been brought in cash by the new partner, pass the necessary journal entries and find out new profit sharing ratio of partners when (A) Goodwill is retained in the firm and (B) Goodwill is withdrawn by old partners.

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A and B are partners in a firm, sharing Profits and Losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their capitals are Rs 1,80,000 and Rs 1,40,000 respectively. They admit X in partnership on the conditions that he will bring Rs 67,500 as goodwill and Rs 1,50,000 as capital and will get 14 share in the profits of the firm. Assuming that the capital and goodwill have been brought in cash by the new partner, pass the necessary journal entries and find out new profit sharing ratio of partners when (A) Goodwill is retained in the firm and (B) Goodwill is withdrawn by old partners.

2934.

The ideal level of liquid ratio is ______

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The ideal level of liquid ratio is ______


2935.

You are able to collect the following information about company for two years: Items2004 2005 Books Debts on April 14,00,0005,00,000Books Debts on March 305,60,000Stock in trade on March 316,00,0009,00,000Sale (at gross profit of 25%)3,00,00024,00,000 Calculate stock turnover Rratio and debtor turnover ratio if in the year 2004 stock in trade increased by Rs. 2,00,000.

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

Items2004 2005 Books Debts on April 14,00,0005,00,000Books Debts on March 305,60,000Stock in trade on March 316,00,0009,00,000Sale (at gross profit of 25%)3,00,00024,00,000

Calculate stock turnover Rratio and debtor turnover ratio if in the year 2004 stock in trade increased by Rs. 2,00,000.

2936.

When two people together start a business, it is called as __________.

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When two people together start a business, it is called as __________.


2937.

Loss by fire, loss by theft etc are ___

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Loss by fire, loss by theft etc are ___


2938.

It is that part of the subscribed capital which has been called up on the shares. It is known as ___

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It is that part of the subscribed capital which has been called up on the shares. It is known as ___


2939.

This ratio expresses the relationship between profits available for payment of interest and the amount of interest payable. This ratio is___

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This ratio expresses the relationship between profits available for payment of interest and the amount of interest payable. This ratio is___


2940.

Simmi and Sonu are partners in a firm, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:1. The profit and loss account of the firm for the year ending March 31,2006 shows a net profit of Rs 1,50,000. Prepare the profit and loss appropriation account by taking into consideration the following information (i) Partners capital on April 1, 2005; Simmi, Rs 30,000; Sonu, Rs 60,000; (ii) Current accounts balances on April 1, 2005; Simmi, Rs 30,000 (Cr); Sonu, Rs 15,000 (Cr); (iii) Partners drawings during the year amounted to Simmi, Rs 20,000; Sonu, Rs 15,000; (iv) Interest on capital was allowed at 5% pa. (v) Interest on drawing was to be charged at 6% pa at an average of six months; (vi) Partners' Salaries; Simmi Rs 12,000 and Sonu Rs 9,000. Also show the partners' current accounts.

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Simmi and Sonu are partners in a firm, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:1. The profit and loss account of the firm for the year ending March 31,2006 shows a net profit of Rs 1,50,000. Prepare the profit and loss appropriation account by taking into consideration the following information

(i) Partners capital on April 1, 2005; Simmi, Rs 30,000; Sonu, Rs 60,000;

(ii) Current accounts balances on April 1, 2005; Simmi, Rs 30,000 (Cr); Sonu, Rs 15,000 (Cr);

(iii) Partners drawings during the year amounted to Simmi, Rs 20,000; Sonu, Rs 15,000;

(iv) Interest on capital was allowed at 5% pa.

(v) Interest on drawing was to be charged at 6% pa at an average of six months;

(vi) Partners' Salaries; Simmi Rs 12,000 and Sonu Rs 9,000. Also show the partners' current accounts.

2941.

Rishi is a partner in a firm. He withdrew the following amounts during the year ended March 31, 2007 (Rs) May 01, 2006 12,000 July 31, 2006 6,000 September 30, 2006 9,000 November 30, 2006 12,000 January 01, 2007 8,000 March 01, 2007 7,000 Interest on Drawings is charged 9% pa. Calculate interest on drawings.

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Rishi is a partner in a firm. He withdrew the following amounts during the year ended March 31, 2007

(Rs)

May 01, 2006 12,000

July 31, 2006 6,000

September 30, 2006 9,000

November 30, 2006 12,000

January 01, 2007 8,000

March 01, 2007 7,000

Interest on Drawings is charged 9% pa.

Calculate interest on drawings.

2942.

From the Following information calculate Gross Profit Ratio, Stock Turnover Ratio and Debtors Turnover Ratio. ItemsRs. Sales3,00,000Cost of Goods Sold2,40,000Closing Stock62,000Gross Profit60,000Opening Stock58,000Debtors32,000

Answer» From the Following information calculate Gross Profit Ratio, Stock Turnover Ratio and Debtors Turnover Ratio.

ItemsRs. Sales3,00,000Cost of Goods Sold2,40,000Closing Stock62,000Gross Profit60,000Opening Stock58,000Debtors32,000
2943.

Explain the major Cash inflows and outflows from financing activities.

Answer» Explain the major Cash inflows and outflows from financing activities.
2944.

The journal entry for payment to debentureholders

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The journal entry for payment to debentureholders


2945.

A shopkeeper sold some articles at Rs 35 per piece and gained 40%. What would be the selling price of each article to earn 60% profit?

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A shopkeeper sold some articles at Rs 35 per piece and gained 40%. What would be the selling price of each article to earn 60% profit?


2946.

What are the two specified securities for debenture redemption investment?

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What are the two specified securities for debenture redemption investment?

2947.

Prepare the bills payable account from the following and find out missing figure if any (Rs.)Bills accepted1,05,000Discount received 17,000Purchases returns 9,000Return inwards 12,000Cash paid to accounts payable 50,000Bills receivable endorsed to creditor 45,000Bills dishonoured 17,000Bad debts 14,000Balance of accounts payable(closing) 85,000Credit purchases2,15,000

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Prepare the bills payable account from the following and find out missing figure if any

(Rs.)Bills accepted1,05,000Discount received 17,000Purchases returns 9,000Return inwards 12,000Cash paid to accounts payable 50,000Bills receivable endorsed to creditor 45,000Bills dishonoured 17,000Bad debts 14,000Balance of accounts payable(closing) 85,000Credit purchases2,15,000

2948.

From the following Balance Sheets of XY Ltd. as at 31-03-2018 and 31-03-2017 prepare a Cash Flow statement: ParticularsNote31−03−201831−03−2017No.I. Equity And Liabilities:Rs. Rs. (1) Share holder's Funds: (a) Share Capital18,50,0004,60,000 (b) Reserve and Surplus21,70,0002,40,000 (2) Non - Current liabilities: Long term Borrowings 31,80,000––––––––––2,00,000–––––––––– Total12,00,000–––––––––––9,00,000––––––––––II. Assets: (1) Non Current Assets: Fixed Assets7,00,0005,00,000 (2) Current Assets: (a) Inventory2,50,0002,10,000 (b) Trade Receivables1,90,0001,40,000 (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents60,000––––––––50,000–––––––– Total12,00,000–––––––––––9,00,000–––––––––– Notes : (1) Share Capital:31−03−201831−03−2017Equity Share Capital7,50,0004,00,0008% Preference share Capital1,00,000––––––––––60,000––––––––8,50,000––––––––––4,60,000––––––––––(2)Reserve and Surplus:General reserve50,00070,000Profit and Loss Balance1,20,000––––––––––1,70,000––––––––––1,70,000––––––––––2,40,000––––––––––(3)Long term Borrowings:10% Debentures1,80,000––––––––––2,00,000–––––––––– Additional Information (i) During the year machine costing Rs. 80,000 was sold for Rs. 50,000. (ii) Interim Dividend paid on equity share capital Rs. 80,000

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From the following Balance Sheets of XY Ltd. as at 31-03-2018 and 31-03-2017 prepare a Cash Flow statement:
ParticularsNote3103201831032017No.I. Equity And Liabilities:Rs. Rs. (1) Share holder's Funds: (a) Share Capital18,50,0004,60,000 (b) Reserve and Surplus21,70,0002,40,000 (2) Non - Current liabilities: Long term Borrowings 31,80,000––––––––2,00,000–––––––– Total12,00,000–––––––––9,00,000––––––––II. Assets: (1) Non Current Assets: Fixed Assets7,00,0005,00,000 (2) Current Assets: (a) Inventory2,50,0002,10,000 (b) Trade Receivables1,90,0001,40,000 (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents60,000––––––50,000–––––– Total12,00,000–––––––––9,00,000––––––––
Notes :
(1)
Share Capital:3103201831032017Equity Share Capital7,50,0004,00,0008% Preference share Capital1,00,000––––––––60,000––––––8,50,000––––––––4,60,000––––––––(2)Reserve and Surplus:General reserve50,00070,000Profit and Loss Balance1,20,000––––––––1,70,000––––––––1,70,000––––––––2,40,000––––––––(3)Long term Borrowings:10% Debentures1,80,000––––––––2,00,000––––––––
Additional Information
(i) During the year machine costing Rs. 80,000 was sold for Rs. 50,000.
(ii) Interim Dividend paid on equity share capital Rs. 80,000

2949.

When debentures are issued at premium & redeemed at premium, the premium on redemption of debentures account is ___

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When debentures are issued at premium & redeemed at premium, the premium on redemption of debentures account is ___


2950.

Capital Employed =

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Capital Employed =