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301.

Vaibhav invested certain amount of money in two schemes A and B, which offer interest at 8% and 5% per annum, respectively. He received 4900 as annual interest. However, if he had interchanged the amount of investments in the two schemes, he would have received 600 more as annual interest. How much total money did he invest in the schemes?

Answer» Vaibhav invested certain amount of money in two schemes A and B, which offer interest at 8% and 5% per annum, respectively. He received 4900 as annual interest. However, if he had interchanged the amount of investments in the two schemes, he would have received 600 more as annual interest. How much total money did he invest in the schemes?
302.

A, B, and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. C retires and his share is taken by A. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio of A and B.

Answer» A, B, and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. C retires and his share is taken by A. Calculate new profit-sharing ratio of A and B.
303.

The assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied first in ___

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The assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied first in ___


304.

Tanushree Ltd. is in the business of manufacturing cosmetics. Encouraged by the spurt in profits, the Company decided to spend 20% of its profits to organise clealiness drive in a nearby village. Following particulars are obtained from the Company's books : Note31.03.201731stNoMarchMarch20182017RsRsRevenue from Operations40,00,00025,00,000Purchase of Stock in Trade33,60,00018,50,000Changes in Inventories(2,00,000)1,50,000Other Expenses1,20,0001,00,000Other Income1,60,00050,000 You are required to : (a) Prepare a Common Size Statement of Profit & Loss, and (b) Identify the value highlighted.

Answer»

Tanushree Ltd. is in the business of manufacturing cosmetics. Encouraged by the spurt in profits, the Company decided to spend 20% of its profits to organise clealiness drive in a nearby village. Following particulars are obtained from the Company's books :

Note31.03.201731stNoMarchMarch20182017RsRsRevenue from Operations40,00,00025,00,000Purchase of Stock in Trade33,60,00018,50,000Changes in Inventories(2,00,000)1,50,000Other Expenses1,20,0001,00,000Other Income1,60,00050,000

You are required to : (a) Prepare a Common Size Statement of Profit & Loss, and

(b) Identify the value highlighted.


    305.

    From the following particulars, determine Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio: ₹ Revenue from Operations (Net Sales) 10,00,000 Credit Revenue from Operations (Credit Sales) 8,00,000 Trade Receivables 1,00,000

    Answer» From the following particulars, determine Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio:





















    Revenue from Operations (Net Sales) 10,00,000
    Credit Revenue from Operations (Credit Sales) 8,00,000
    Trade Receivables 1,00,000


    306.

    Better Prospect Ltd. acquired land costing ₹ 1,00,000 and in payment allotted 1,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 100 each as fully paid. Further, the company issued 4,000 Equity Shares to public . The shares were payable as: ₹ 30 on application ; ₹ 30 on allotment; ₹ 40 on first and final call.Applications were received for all shares which were allotted . All the money was received except the call on 200 shares.Pass journal entries and prepare Balance Sheet of the company.

    Answer» Better Prospect Ltd. acquired land costing ₹ 1,00,000 and in payment allotted 1,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 100 each as fully paid. Further, the company issued 4,000 Equity Shares to public . The shares were payable as: ₹ 30 on application ; ₹ 30 on allotment; ₹ 40 on first and final call.

    Applications were received for all shares which were allotted . All the money was received except the call on 200 shares.

    Pass journal entries and prepare Balance Sheet of the company.
    307.

    The following are the Balance Sheets of Mohan Ltd., at the end of 2004 and 2005. Rs’000Liabilities20042005Assets20042005Equity Share Capital400600Land & buildings270170Reserves & Surplus312354Plant & Machinery310786Debentures50100Furniture & Fixtures918Long-term Loans150255Other Fixed Assets2030Accounts Payable255117Loans and Advances4659Other Current Liabilities710Cash and Bank11810 Account Receivable209190 Inventory160130 Prepaid Expenses33 Other current Assets2940 1,1741,436 1,1741,436 Prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet and study the financial position of the company.

    Answer»



    The following are the Balance Sheets of Mohan Ltd., at the end of 2004 and 2005.



































































































































    Rs’000



    Liabilities



    2004



    2005



    Assets



    2004



    2005



    Equity Share Capital



    400



    600



    Land & buildings



    270



    170



    Reserves & Surplus



    312



    354



    Plant & Machinery



    310



    786



    Debentures



    50



    100



    Furniture & Fixtures



    9



    18



    Long-term Loans



    150



    255



    Other Fixed Assets



    20



    30



    Accounts Payable



    255



    117



    Loans and Advances



    46



    59



    Other Current Liabilities



    7



    10



    Cash and Bank



    118



    10









    Account Receivable



    209



    190









    Inventory



    160



    130









    Prepaid Expenses



    3



    3









    Other current Assets



    29



    40





    1,174



    1,436





    1,174



    1,436






    Prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet and study the financial position of the company.






    308.

    Past adjustments should be carried out directly through the

    Answer»

    Past adjustments should be carried out directly through the


    309.

    The main objective of NPO`s is

    Answer»

    The main objective of NPO`s is


    310.

    Shilpa, Meena and Nanda decided to dissolve their partnership on 31st March, 2018. Their profit-sharing ratio was 3 : 2 : 1 and their Balance Sheet was as under: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Capital A/cs: Land 81,000 Shilpa 80,000 Stock 56,760 Meena 40,000 1,20,000 Debtors 18,600 Bank Loan 20,000 Nanda's Capital 23,000 Creditors 37,000 Cash 10,840 Provision For Doubtful Debts 1,200 General Reserve 12,000 1,90,200 1,90,200 It is agreed as follows:The stock of value of ₹ 41,660 are taken over by Shilpa for ₹ 35,000 and she agreed to discharge bank loan. The remaining stock was sold at ₹ 14,000 and debtors amounting to ₹ 10,000 realised ₹ 8,000. Land is sold for ₹ 1,10,000. The remaining debtors realised 50% at their book value . Cost of realisation amounted to ₹ 1,200 . There was a typewriter not recorded in the books worth of ₹ 6,000 which were taken over by one of the Creditors at this value . Prepare Realisation Account , Partners' Capital Accounts, and Cash Account to close the books of the firm.

    Answer» Shilpa, Meena and Nanda decided to dissolve their partnership on 31st March, 2018. Their profit-sharing ratio was 3 : 2 : 1 and their Balance Sheet was as under:

















































































    Liabilities





    Assets





    Capital A/cs:





    Land



    81,000



    Shilpa



    80,000





    Stock



    56,760



    Meena



    40,000



    1,20,000



    Debtors



    18,600



    Bank Loan





    20,000



    Nanda's Capital



    23,000


    Creditors 37,000 Cash 10,840
    Provision For Doubtful Debts 1,200
    General Reserve 12,000





    1,90,200





    1,90,200















    It is agreed as follows:

    The stock of value of ₹ 41,660 are taken over by Shilpa for ₹ 35,000 and she agreed to discharge bank loan. The remaining stock was sold at ₹ 14,000 and debtors amounting to ₹ 10,000 realised ₹ 8,000. Land is sold for ₹ 1,10,000. The remaining debtors realised 50% at their book value . Cost of realisation amounted to ₹ 1,200 . There was a typewriter not recorded in the books worth of ₹ 6,000 which were taken over by one of the Creditors at this value . Prepare Realisation Account , Partners' Capital Accounts, and Cash Account to close the books of the firm.
    311.

    What will be the gross profit ratio if, total sales is Rs 2,60,000, cost of net goods sold is Rs 2,00,000 and Sales return is Rs 10,000?

    Answer»

    What will be the gross profit ratio if, total sales is Rs 2,60,000, cost of net goods sold is Rs 2,00,000 and Sales return is Rs 10,000?


    312.

    Explain the limitations of financial statements.

    Answer» Explain the limitations of financial statements.
    313.

    Capitalised Value of Super Profits =

    Answer»

    Capitalised Value of Super Profits =


    314.

    What is a 'Convertible Debenture'?

    Answer»

    What is a 'Convertible Debenture'?

    315.

    Give any one distinction between sacrificing ratio and gaining ratio.

    Answer»

    Give any one distinction between sacrificing ratio and gaining ratio.

    316.

    Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) from the following details: Net Profit after Tax ₹ 6,50,000; Rate of Income Tax 50%; 10% Debentures of ₹ 100 each ₹ 10,00,000; Fixed Assets at cost ₹ 22,50,000; Accumulated Depreciation on Fixed Assets up to date ₹ 2,50,000; Current Assets ₹ 12,00,000; Current Liabilities ₹ 4,00,000.

    Answer» Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) from the following details: Net Profit after Tax ₹ 6,50,000; Rate of Income Tax 50%; 10% Debentures of ₹ 100 each ₹ 10,00,000; Fixed Assets at cost ₹ 22,50,000; Accumulated Depreciation on Fixed Assets up to date ₹ 2,50,000; Current Assets ₹ 12,00,000; Current Liabilities ₹ 4,00,000.
    317.

    State giving reason, whether the Current Ratio will improve or decline or will have no effect in each of the following transactions if Current Ratio is 2:1:(a) Cash paid to Trade Payables.(b) Bills Payable discharged.(c) Bills Receivable endorsed to a creditor.(d) Payment of final Dividend already declared.(e) Purchase of Stock-in-Trade on credit.(f) Bills Receivable endorsed to a Creditor dishonoured.(g) Purchases of Stock-in-Trade for cash.(h) Sale of Fixed Assets (Book Value of ₹50,000) for ₹45,000.(i) Sale of FIxed Assets (Book Value of ₹50,000) for ₹60,000.

    Answer» State giving reason, whether the Current Ratio will improve or decline or will have no effect in each of the following transactions if Current Ratio is 2:1:

    (a) Cash paid to Trade Payables.

    (b) Bills Payable discharged.

    (c) Bills Receivable endorsed to a creditor.

    (d) Payment of final Dividend already declared.

    (e) Purchase of Stock-in-Trade on credit.

    (f) Bills Receivable endorsed to a Creditor dishonoured.

    (g) Purchases of Stock-in-Trade for cash.

    (h) Sale of Fixed Assets (Book Value of ₹50,000) for ₹45,000.

    (i) Sale of FIxed Assets (Book Value of ₹50,000) for ₹60,000.
    318.

    X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 . On 1st April, 2018, they admit Z as a new partner for 1/5th share in profits . On that date , there was a balance of ₹ 1,50,000 in General Reserve and a debit balance of ₹ 20,000 in the Profit and Loss Account of the firm . Pass necessary journal entries regarding adjustment of reserve and accumulated profit/loss.

    Answer» X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 . On 1st April, 2018, they admit Z as a new partner for 1/5th share in profits . On that date , there was a balance of ₹ 1,50,000 in General Reserve and a debit balance of ₹ 20,000 in the Profit and Loss Account of the firm . Pass necessary journal entries regarding adjustment of reserve and accumulated profit/loss.
    319.

    Why would the inventory turnover ratio be more important when analysing a grocery store than an insurance company?

    Answer» Why would the inventory turnover ratio be more important when analysing a grocery store than an insurance company?
    320.

    Ram and Shyam are partners with a capital of Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 1,60,000 on January 1, 2016 respectively. Ram introduced additional capital of Rs 30,000 on July 1, 2016 and another Rs 20,000 on October 31, 2016. Calculate interest on capital for Ram for Financial Year ending December 2016. The rate of interest is 9% p.a.

    Answer»

    Ram and Shyam are partners with a capital of Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 1,60,000 on January 1, 2016 respectively. Ram introduced additional capital of Rs 30,000 on July 1, 2016 and another Rs 20,000 on October 31, 2016. Calculate interest on capital for Ram for Financial Year ending December 2016. The rate of interest is 9% p.a.


    321.

    Under which head following revenue items of non-financial company will be classified or shown:(i) Gain (Profit) on Sale of Fixed Asset; (ii) Fee Received for Arranging Loans; (iii) Interest on Loans Given; (iv) Gain (Profit) on Sale of Investments and (v) Sale of Miscellaneous Items?

    Answer» Under which head following revenue items of non-financial company will be classified or shown:

    (i) Gain (Profit) on Sale of Fixed Asset; (ii) Fee Received for Arranging Loans; (iii) Interest on Loans Given; (iv) Gain (Profit) on Sale of Investments and (v) Sale of Miscellaneous Items?
    322.

    A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. C is admitted as a partner. The new profit-sharing ratio among A, B and C is 4 : 3 : 2. Find out the sacrificing ratio.

    Answer» A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. C is admitted as a partner. The new profit-sharing ratio among A, B and C is 4 : 3 : 2. Find out the sacrificing ratio.
    323.

    On Jan. 1,2017, Tarun purchased goods from Arun for ₹ 20,000 and immediately drew a promissory note in favour of Arun payable after 1 month. Date of maturity of the promissory note was declared emergency holiday by the Government of India under the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. Tarun met the promissory note according to the provisions of law.Pass the necessary Journal entries in the books of Arun and Tarun.

    Answer» On Jan. 1,2017, Tarun purchased goods from Arun for ₹ 20,000 and immediately drew a promissory note in favour of Arun payable after 1 month. Date of maturity of the promissory note was declared emergency holiday by the Government of India under the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. Tarun met the promissory note according to the provisions of law.

    Pass the necessary Journal entries in the books of Arun and Tarun.
    324.

    The Orient Company Limited offered for public subscription 20,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each at a premium of 10% payable at Rs 2 on application; Rs 4 on allotment including premium; Rs 3 on First Call and Rs 2 on Second and Final call. Applications for 26,000 shares were received. Applications for 4,000 shares were rejected. Pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants. Both the calls were made and all the money were received except the final call on 500 shares which were forfeited. 300 of the forfeited shares were later on issued as fully paid at Rs 9 per share. Give journal entries and prepare the balance sheet.

    Answer»

    The Orient Company Limited offered for public subscription 20,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each at a premium of 10% payable at Rs 2 on application; Rs 4 on allotment including premium; Rs 3 on First Call and Rs 2 on Second and Final call. Applications for 26,000 shares were received. Applications for 4,000 shares were rejected. Pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants. Both the calls were made and all the money were received except the final call on 500 shares which were forfeited. 300 of the forfeited shares were later on issued as fully paid at Rs 9 per share. Give journal entries and prepare the balance sheet.

    325.

    Show how you would deal with the following items while preparing the Income & Expenditure Account for the year ending on 31st March 2017 and a Balance Sheet as at that date in each of the following alternative cases: Case (i) Prizes awarded Rs 5,000. Case (ii) Prizes awarded Rs 5,000; Prize Fund as on 31st March 2016 Rs 40,000; Donations for prizes received during the year 2016-17 Rs 7,200. Case (iii) Prizes awarded Rs 5,000; Prize Fund as on 31st March 2016 Rs 40,000; Donations for prizes received during the year 2016-17 Rs 7,200; 9% Prize Fund Investments as on 31st March 2016 Rs 40,000; Interest received on Prize Fund Investments Rs 2,700.

    Answer»

    Show how you would deal with the following items while preparing the Income & Expenditure Account for the year ending on 31st March 2017 and a Balance Sheet as at that date in each of the following alternative cases:

    Case (i) Prizes awarded Rs 5,000.

    Case (ii) Prizes awarded Rs 5,000; Prize Fund as on 31st March 2016 Rs 40,000; Donations for prizes received during the year 2016-17 Rs 7,200.

    Case (iii) Prizes awarded Rs 5,000; Prize Fund as on 31st March 2016 Rs 40,000; Donations for prizes received during the year 2016-17 Rs 7,200; 9% Prize Fund Investments as on 31st March 2016 Rs 40,000; Interest received on Prize Fund Investments Rs 2,700.

    326.

    X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Goodwill is appearing in the books at a value of ₹ 60,000. Y retires and at the time of Y's retirement, goodwill is valued at ₹ 84,000. X and Z decided to share future profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. Pass the necessary Journal entries through Goodwill Account.

    Answer» X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Goodwill is appearing in the books at a value of ₹ 60,000. Y retires and at the time of Y's retirement, goodwill is valued at ₹ 84,000. X and Z decided to share future profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. Pass the necessary Journal entries through Goodwill Account.
    327.

    On what basis the receipts and payments account is prepared?

    Answer»

    On what basis the receipts and payments account is prepared?


    328.

    When creditor accepts an asset whose value is more than the amount due to him, he will pay the excess amount which will be __________ to the realisation account.

    Answer»

    When creditor accepts an asset whose value is more than the amount due to him, he will pay the excess amount which will be __________ to the realisation account.


    329.

    Following is the Receipts and Payments Account of Delhi Football Club for the year ended 31st March ,2018: RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the year ended 31st March , 2018 Dr. Cr. Receipts ₹ Payments ₹ To Opening Cash 18,000 ​By Building 4,00,000 To Donations for Building 4,50,000 By Project Expenses(Young Talent Search and Development) 90,000 To Donations 50,000 To Government Grant (Young Talent Search and Development) 1,00,000 By Match Expenses By Match Furniture 90,000 1,21,000 To Life Membership Fees 40,000 By 10% Investments 1,60,000 To Match Fund 80,000 ( Purchased on 1st July,2017) To Subscriptions 52,000 By Salaries 70,000 To Locker Rent 4,000 By Insurance 3,500 To Interest on Investments 10,000 By Sundry Expenses 4,700 To Sale of Furniture 1,00,000 By Closing Cash 4,800 (Book value ₹ 80,000) By Bank (Young Talent 10,000 To Entrance Fees 50,000 Search and Dev 3,000 9,54,000 9,54,000 Additional Information:(i) During the year ended 31st March , 2018, the club had 550 members and each paying an annual subscription of ₹ 100.(ii) Salaries Outstanding as at 1st April , 2017 were ₹ 10,000 and as at 31st March ,2018 were ₹ 5,000.Prepare Income and Expenditure Account of the Club for the year ended 31st March , 2018.

    Answer» Following is the Receipts and Payments Account of Delhi Football Club for the year ended 31st March ,2018:


























































































































    RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the year ended 31st March , 2018



    Dr.





    Cr.


    Receipts


    Payments








    To Opening Cash


    18,000 ​By Building 4,00,000
    To Donations for Building 4,50,000 By Project Expenses(Young Talent Search and Development) 90,000
    To Donations 50,000
    To Government Grant (Young Talent

    Search and Development)
    1,00,000 By Match Expenses

    By Match Furniture
    90,000

    1,21,000
    To Life Membership Fees 40,000 By 10% Investments 1,60,000
    To Match Fund 80,000 ( Purchased on 1st July,2017)
    To Subscriptions 52,000 By Salaries 70,000
    To Locker Rent 4,000 By Insurance 3,500
    To Interest on Investments 10,000 By Sundry Expenses 4,700
    To Sale of Furniture 1,00,000 By Closing Cash 4,800
    (Book value ₹ 80,000) By Bank (Young Talent 10,000
    To Entrance Fees 50,000 Search and Dev
    3,000









    9,54,000





    9,54,000













    Additional Information:

    (i) During the year ended 31st March , 2018, the club had 550 members and each paying an annual subscription of ₹ 100.

    (ii) Salaries Outstanding as at 1st April , 2017 were ₹ 10,000 and as at 31st March ,2018 were ₹ 5,000.

    Prepare Income and Expenditure Account of the Club for the year ended 31st March , 2018.


    330.

    Calculate Trade Payables Turnover Ratio and Average Debt payment Period from the following information: 1st April, 2018 ₹ 31st March, 2019 ₹ Sundry Creditors 1,50,000 4,50,000 Bills Payable 50,000 1,50,000 Total Purchases ₹ 21,00,000; Purchases Return ₹ 1,00,000; Cash Purchases ₹ 4,00,000.

    Answer» Calculate Trade Payables Turnover Ratio and Average Debt payment Period from the following information:




















    1st April, 2018

    31st March, 2019

    Sundry Creditors 1,50,000 4,50,000
    Bills Payable 50,000 1,50,000



    Total Purchases ₹ 21,00,000; Purchases Return ₹ 1,00,000; Cash Purchases ₹ 4,00,000.
    331.

    A ___displays all items as percentages of a common base figure rather than as absolute numerical figures

    Answer»

    A ___displays all items as percentages of a common base figure rather than as absolute numerical figures


    332.

    Construct an index number by Price Relatives Method using 2004 as base year: Goods A B C D 2004 Price (₹) 8 10 15 20 2017 Price (₹) 10 12 18 22 2018 Price (₹) 12 14 20 25

    Answer» Construct an index number by Price Relatives Method using 2004 as base year:

































    Goods A B C D
    2004 Price (₹) 8 10 15 20
    2017 Price (₹) 10 12 18 22
    2018 Price (₹) 12 14 20 25
    333.

    Z Ltd . purchased furniture costing ₹ 2,20,000 from C.D Ltd. The payment was to be made by issue of 9% Preference Shares of ₹ 100 each ata premium of ₹ 10 per share . Pass necessary Journal entries in the books of Z Ltd.

    Answer» Z Ltd . purchased furniture costing ₹ 2,20,000 from C.D Ltd. The payment was to be made by issue of 9% Preference Shares of ₹ 100 each ata premium of ₹ 10 per share . Pass necessary Journal entries in the books of Z Ltd.
    334.

    Unrecorded liabilities when paid are shown in ___

    Answer»

    Unrecorded liabilities when paid are shown in ___


    335.

    From the followingparticulars, prepare Income and Expenditure account: Details Amount Rs Fees collected, including Rs 80,000 on account of the previous year 5,20,000 Fees for the year outstanding 30,000 Salary paid , including Rs 5,000 on account of the previous year 68,000 Salary outstanding at the end of the year 3,000 Entertainment expenses 8,000 Tournament expenses 25,000 Meeting Expenses 18,000 Traveling Expenses 7,000 Purchase of Books and Periodicals, including Rs 31,000 for purchase of Books 40,000 Rent 15,000 Postage, telegrams and telephones 6,000 Printing and Stationery 18,000 Donations received 25,000

    Answer»

    From the following
    particulars, prepare Income and Expenditure account:



































































    Details



    Amount Rs



    Fees collected, including Rs 80,000 on account
    of the previous year



    5,20,000



    Fees for the year outstanding



    30,000



    Salary paid , including Rs 5,000 on account of
    the previous year



    68,000



    Salary outstanding at the end of the year



    3,000



    Entertainment expenses



    8,000



    Tournament expenses



    25,000



    Meeting Expenses



    18,000



    Traveling Expenses



    7,000



    Purchase of Books and Periodicals, including
    Rs 31,000 for purchase of Books



    40,000



    Rent



    15,000



    Postage, telegrams and telephones



    6,000



    Printing and Stationery



    18,000



    Donations received



    25,000


    336.

    X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Z died on 30th June, 2018. The Balance Sheet of the firm as at that 31st March, 2018 is as follows: BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March, 2018 Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount ​(₹) X's Capital A/c 2,40,000 Machinery 2,40,000 Y's Capital A/c 1,60,000 Furniture 1,50,000 Z's Capital A/c 80,000 4,80,000 Investments 40,000 X's Current A/c 16,000 Stock 64,000 Y's Current A/c 5,000 Sundry Debtors 50,000 Reserve 60,000 Bills Receivable 22,000 Bills Payable 34,000 Cash at Bank 37,000 Sundry Creditors 40,000 Cash in Hand 22,000 Z's Current A/c 10,000 6,35,000 6,35,000 ​The following decisions were taken by the remaining partners:(a) A Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be raised at 5% on Debtors.(b) While Machinery to be decreased by 10%, Furniture and Stock are to be appreciated by 5% and 10% respectively.(c) Advertising Expenses ₹ 4,200 are to be carried forward to the next accounting year and, therefore, it is to be adjusted through the Revaluation Account.(d) Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 60,000.(e) X and Y are to share profits and losses equally in future.(f) Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 8,16,000 and Z's share of profit till the date of death is to be determined on the basis of profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018.(g) The Fixed Capital Method is to be converted into the Fluctuating Capital Method by transferring the Current Account balances to the respective Partners' Capital Accounts.Prepare the Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and prepare C's Executors's Account to show that C's Executors were paid in two half-yearly instalments plus interest of 10% p.a. on theunpaid balance. The first instalment was paid on 31st December, 2018.

    Answer» X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Z died on 30th June, 2018. The Balance Sheet of the firm as at that 31st March, 2018 is as follows:































































































    BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March, 2018
    Liabilities Amount

    (₹)
    Assets Amount

    ​(₹)
    X's Capital A/c 2,40,000

    Machinery


    2,40,000
    Y's Capital A/c 1,60,000 Furniture 1,50,000

    Z's Capital A/c


    80,000 4,80,000 Investments 40,000
    X's Current A/c 16,000 Stock 64,000
    Y's Current A/c 5,000 Sundry Debtors 50,000
    Reserve 60,000 Bills Receivable 22,000
    Bills Payable 34,000 Cash at Bank 37,000
    Sundry Creditors 40,000 Cash in Hand 22,000
    Z's Current A/c 10,000
    6,35,000 6,35,000



    The following decisions were taken by the remaining partners:

    (a) A Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be raised at 5% on Debtors.

    (b) While Machinery to be decreased by 10%, Furniture and Stock are to be appreciated by 5% and 10% respectively.

    (c) Advertising Expenses ₹ 4,200 are to be carried forward to the next accounting year and, therefore, it is to be adjusted through the Revaluation Account.

    (d) Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 60,000.

    (e) X and Y are to share profits and losses equally in future.

    (f) Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 8,16,000 and Z's share of profit till the date of death is to be determined on the basis of profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018.

    (g) The Fixed Capital Method is to be converted into the Fluctuating Capital Method by transferring the Current Account balances to the respective Partners' Capital Accounts.

    Prepare the Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and prepare C's Executors's Account to show that C's Executors were paid in two half-yearly instalments plus interest of 10% p.a. on the

    unpaid balance. The first instalment was paid on 31st December, 2018.
    337.

    R Ltd. purchased the assets of S Ltd. for ₹5,00,000. It also agreed to take over the liabilities of S Ltd. amounted to ₹ 2,00,000 for a purchase consideration of ₹2,80,000 . The payment of S Ltd. was made by issue of 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at par.Pass necessary journal entries in the books of R Ltd.

    Answer» R Ltd. purchased the assets of S Ltd. for ₹5,00,000. It also agreed to take over the liabilities of S Ltd. amounted to ₹ 2,00,000 for a purchase consideration of ₹2,80,000 . The payment of S Ltd. was made by issue of 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at par.

    Pass necessary journal entries in the books of R Ltd.
    338.

    Exe Ltd. purchased the assets of the book value ₹4,00,000 and took over the liabilities of ₹ 50,000 from Mohan Bros.It was agreed that the purchase consideration ,settled at ₹3,80,000 be paid by issuing debentures of ₹ 100 each.Pass journal entries if debenture are issued: (a) at par(b) at a discount of 10% and(c) at a premium of 10%.It was agreed that any fraction of debentures be paid in cash.

    Answer» Exe Ltd. purchased the assets of the book value ₹4,00,000 and took over the liabilities of ₹ 50,000 from Mohan Bros.It was agreed that the purchase consideration ,settled at ₹3,80,000 be paid by issuing debentures of ₹ 100 each.

    Pass journal entries if debenture are issued:

    (a) at par

    (b) at a discount of 10% and

    (c) at a premium of 10%.

    It was agreed that any fraction of debentures be paid in cash.
    339.

    Gupta and Bose had a firm in which they had invested ₹ 50,000. On an average, the profits were ₹ 16,000. The normal rate of return in the industry is 15%. Goodwill is to be valued at four years' purchase of profits in excess of profits 15% on the money invested. Calculate the value goodwill.

    Answer» Gupta and Bose had a firm in which they had invested ₹ 50,000. On an average, the profits were ₹ 16,000. The normal rate of return in the industry is 15%. Goodwill is to be valued at four years' purchase of profits in excess of profits 15% on the money invested. Calculate the value goodwill.
    340.

    Total Assets ₹ 2,60,000; Total Debts ₹ 1,80,000; Current Liabilities ₹ 20,000. Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio.

    Answer» Total Assets ₹ 2,60,000; Total Debts ₹ 1,80,000; Current Liabilities ₹ 20,000. Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio.
    341.

    33. The wealth of a person A equals the sum of that of B and C. If he distributes half of his wealth between B and C in the ratio 2:1 then the wealth of B equals the sum of that of A and C.Then what is the fraction of the wealth that A should distribute between B and C in the ratio 1:2 so that the wealth of C equals the sum of that of A and B isa). 1/2 b). 2/3 c). 3/4 d). 1 Click here to view details:

    Answer» 33. The wealth of a person A equals the sum of that of B and C. If he distributes half of his wealth between B and C in the ratio 2:1 then the wealth of B equals the sum of that of A and C.Then what is the fraction of the wealth that A should distribute between B and C in the ratio 1:2 so that the wealth of C equals the sum of that of A and B isa). 1/2 b). 2/3 c). 3/4 d). 1 Click here to view details:
    342.

    X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 with capitals ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. On 1st October, 2018, X and Y gave loans of ₹ 80,000 and ₹ 40,000 respectively to the firm. Show distribution of profits/losses for the year ended 31st March, 2019 in each of the following alternative cases:Case 1 : If the profits before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 21,000.Case 2 : If the profits before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 3,000.Case 3 : If the profits before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 5,000.Case 4 : If the loss before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 1,400.

    Answer» X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 with capitals ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. On 1st October, 2018, X and Y gave loans of ₹ 80,000 and ₹ 40,000 respectively to the firm. Show distribution of profits/losses for the year ended 31st March, 2019 in each of the following alternative cases:

    Case 1 : If the profits before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 21,000.

    Case 2 : If the profits before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 3,000.

    Case 3 : If the profits before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 5,000.

    Case 4 : If the loss before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 1,400.
    343.

    Calculate Trade Payables Turnover Ratio from the following information : Rs.Credit Purchases during the year6,20,000Purchase Returns (Out of credit purchase)20,000Opening Creditors1,00,000Closing Creditors1,40,000Opening Bills Payable25,000Closing Bills Payable35,000

    Answer»

    Calculate Trade Payables Turnover Ratio from the following information :

    Rs.Credit Purchases during the year6,20,000Purchase Returns (Out of credit purchase)20,000Opening Creditors1,00,000Closing Creditors1,40,000Opening Bills Payable25,000Closing Bills Payable35,000

    344.

    Shine Limited has a current ratio 4.5:1 and quick ratio 3:1; if the inventory is 36,000, calculate current liabilities and current assets.

    Answer»

    Shine Limited has a current ratio 4.5:1 and quick ratio 3:1; if the inventory is 36,000, calculate current liabilities and current assets.

    345.

    Assuming that the Debt-Equity Ratio is 2 : I, state, giving reasons, which of the following transactions would (I) Increase; (ii) Decrease; (ii.) Not alter the Debt-Equity Ratio : (i) Issue of new shares (Preference/Equity) for Cash. (ii) Issue of new shares (Preference/Equity) against purchase of fixed asset. (iii) Buy-back of its own shares by a Company. (iv) Issue of Debentures for Cash. (v) Issue of Debentures against purchase of fixed asset. (vi) Repayment of Long-term Borrowings. (vii) Conversion of Debentures into Equity Shares/Preference Shares. (viii) Sale of a fixed asset at par. (ix) Sale of a fixed asset at profit. (x) Sale of a fixed asset at loss. (xi) Purchase of a fixed asset on a credit of 2 months. (xii) Purchase of a fixed asset on long-term deferred payment basis. (xiii) Issue of Bonus Shares.

    Answer»

    Assuming that the Debt-Equity Ratio is 2 : I, state, giving reasons, which of the following transactions would (I) Increase; (ii) Decrease; (ii.) Not alter the Debt-Equity Ratio :

    (i) Issue of new shares (Preference/Equity) for Cash.

    (ii) Issue of new shares (Preference/Equity) against purchase of fixed asset.

    (iii) Buy-back of its own shares by a Company.

    (iv) Issue of Debentures for Cash.

    (v) Issue of Debentures against purchase of fixed asset.

    (vi) Repayment of Long-term Borrowings.

    (vii) Conversion of Debentures into Equity Shares/Preference Shares.

    (viii) Sale of a fixed asset at par.

    (ix) Sale of a fixed asset at profit.

    (x) Sale of a fixed asset at loss.

    (xi) Purchase of a fixed asset on a credit of 2 months.

    (xii) Purchase of a fixed asset on long-term deferred payment basis.

    (xiii) Issue of Bonus Shares.

    346.

    Interest is payable on debentures at which rate ?

    Answer»

    Interest is payable on debentures at which rate ?


    347.

    Prepare a Common Size Statement of Profit & Loss from the following and interpret the same : STATEMENT OF PROFIT & LOSS Note31st31stNoMarchMarch20182017RsRsRevenue from Operations25,00,00020,00,000Other Income1,00,0001,00,000Cost of Materials Consumed17,00,00014,00,000Finance Costs2,00,0001,60,000Other Expenses1,00,0001,40,000

    Answer»

    Prepare a Common Size Statement of Profit & Loss from the following and interpret the same :

    STATEMENT OF PROFIT & LOSS

    Note31st31stNoMarchMarch20182017RsRsRevenue from Operations25,00,00020,00,000Other Income1,00,0001,00,000Cost of Materials Consumed17,00,00014,00,000Finance Costs2,00,0001,60,000Other Expenses1,00,0001,40,000


      348.

      The subscribed capital of a company is Rs. 80,00,000 and the nominal value of the share is Rs. 100 each There were no calls in Arrear till the final call was made, the final call made was paid on 77,500 shares only. The balance in the calls in Arrear amounted to 62,500. Calculate the final call on share.

      Answer»

      The subscribed capital of a company is Rs. 80,00,000 and the nominal value of the share is Rs. 100 each There were no calls in Arrear till the final call was made, the final call made was paid on 77,500 shares only. The balance in the calls in Arrear amounted to 62,500. Calculate the final call on share.


      349.

      Which account is to be credited while setting aside profits as a reserve?

      Answer»

      Which account is to be credited while setting aside profits as a reserve?


      350.

      X, Y and Z entered into partnership on 1st October, 2018 to share profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3. X, personally guaranteed that Z's share of profit after charging interest on capital 10% p.a. would not be less then ₹ 80,000 in any year. Capital contributions were: X – ₹ 3,00,000, Y – ₹ 2,00,000 and Z – ₹ 1,50,000.Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2019 was ₹ 1,60,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

      Answer» X, Y and Z entered into partnership on 1st October, 2018 to share profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3. X, personally guaranteed that Z's share of profit after charging interest on capital 10% p.a. would not be less then ₹ 80,000 in any year. Capital contributions were: X – ₹ 3,00,000, Y – ₹ 2,00,000 and Z – ₹ 1,50,000.

      Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2019 was ₹ 1,60,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.