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Sonu, Sumit and Sahil are partners of sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st December, 2014 was as follows : LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount(Rs)(Rs)Sundry Creditors50,000Cash at Bank25,000Capital A/c's:Sundry Creditors50,000 Sonu2,00,000Stock75,000 Sumit80,000Machinery1,00,000 Sahil70,000Building1,50,0004,00,0004,00,000 Partners decided that with effect from 1st January, 2015, they would share profits and losses in the ratio 3 : 2 : 1. It was agreed that : (a) Stock be valued at Rs 70,000. (b) Machinery to be depreciated by 20% (c) A provision for doubtful debts be made on debtors 5%. (d) Building to be appreciated by 15%. (e) A liability for Rs 9,500 included in Sundry Creditors is not likely to arise. (f) Goodwill of the firm is to be valued at Rs 90,000. Partners agreed that the revised values of assets and liabilities are not to be recorded in the books. You are required to record the change by passing a single Journal entry with necessary working note. Also prepare the revised Balance Sheet. |
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Answer» Sonu, Sumit and Sahil are partners of sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st December, 2014 was as follows : LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount(Rs)(Rs)Sundry Creditors50,000Cash at Bank25,000Capital A/c's:Sundry Creditors50,000 Sonu2,00,000Stock75,000 Sumit80,000Machinery1,00,000 Sahil70,000Building1,50,0004,00,0004,00,000 Partners decided that with effect from 1st January, 2015, they would share profits and losses in the ratio 3 : 2 : 1. It was agreed that : (a) Stock be valued at Rs 70,000. (c) A provision for doubtful debts be made on debtors 5%. (d) Building to be appreciated by 15%. (e) A liability for Rs 9,500 included in Sundry Creditors is not likely to arise. (f) Goodwill of the firm is to be valued at Rs 90,000. Partners agreed that the revised values of assets and liabilities are not to be recorded in the books. You are required to record the change by passing a single Journal entry with necessary working note. Also prepare the revised Balance Sheet. |
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| 2352. |
Describe the events recorded in accounting systems and the importance of source documents in those systems? |
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Answer» Describe the events recorded in accounting systems and the importance of source documents in those systems? |
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Madhukar Ltd. purchased a truck for Rs.7,50,000 on 1st July, 2014. Depreciation is charged on truck 15 % per annum on straight line method. On 1st October, 2016, the truck met with an accident. It was sold for Rs.2,00,000. Prepare truck account for three years assuming that the company closes its books on 31st December every year. |
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Answer» Madhukar Ltd. purchased a truck for Rs.7,50,000 on 1st July, 2014. Depreciation is charged on truck 15 % per annum on straight line method. On 1st October, 2016, the truck met with an accident. It was sold for Rs.2,00,000. Prepare truck account for three years assuming that the company closes its books on 31st December every year. |
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| 2354. |
A business firm creates provisions against doubtful debt under which of the following conventions |
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Answer» A business firm creates provisions against doubtful debt under which of the following conventions |
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| 2355. |
Describe how accounts are used to record information about the effects of transactions. |
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Answer» Describe how accounts are used to record information about the effects of transactions. |
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| 2356. |
The Modern Enterprises reported all assets in the balance sheet at current market value. This action is a violation of: |
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Answer» The Modern Enterprises reported all assets in the balance sheet at current market value. This action is a violation of: |
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| 2357. |
State the meaning of a trial balance. |
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Answer» State the meaning of a trial balance. |
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| 2358. |
A journal entry in which two or more account is debited or credited is referred as ___. |
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Answer» A journal entry in which two or more account is debited or credited is referred as |
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| 2359. |
The managerial commission is classified as: |
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Answer» The managerial commission is classified as: |
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| 2360. |
Trial Balance is prepared with a view to verify arithmetical accuracy. |
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Answer» Trial Balance is prepared with a view to verify arithmetical accuracy. |
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| 2361. |
Prepaid expense is treated as ______ |
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Answer» Prepaid expense is treated as ______ |
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| 2362. |
Owner's funds comes under the category _______ |
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Answer» Owner's funds comes under the category _______ |
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| 2363. |
Prepare single column cash book for the month of April 2016 of Lalit, a trade from the following particulars and post them into ledger. 2016ParticularAmt(Rs)Apr 1Cash in hand75,000Apr 2Cash sales7,80,000Apr 3Deposited cash into bank6,00,000Apr 3Paid Cheque to creditors of Rs 1,49,700 after deducting cash discount of9,300Apr 4Wages paid in cash67,500Apr 4Cash sales of Rs 5,40,000 of which Rs 4,50,000 were banked on 7th AprilApr 9Paid cash to tranport corporation of India Rs 13,500 against their bill number 265Apr 15Cash sales Rs 4,50,000 of which 3,60,000 were banked on 16th April Apr 17Paid to cleaner in cash10,800Apr 19Cash sales3,42,000Apr 20Deposited cash into bank2,25,000Apr 20Paid cash for window cleaning5,400Apr 21Purchased goods on credit45,000Apr 25Paid csh for rates1,08,000Apr 26Cash sales5,76,000Apr 28Paid cash to Dharma, a creditor after deducting discount Rs1,50028,500Apr 29Paid electricity bill in cash27,000Apr 30Cash collected from Karun (Debtor)Rs 1,35,000 after allowing discount of Rs 7,500 |
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Answer» Prepare single column cash book for the month of April 2016 of Lalit, a trade from the following particulars and post them into ledger. 2016ParticularAmt(Rs)Apr 1Cash in hand75,000Apr 2Cash sales7,80,000Apr 3Deposited cash into bank6,00,000Apr 3Paid Cheque to creditors of Rs 1,49,700 after deducting cash discount of9,300Apr 4Wages paid in cash67,500Apr 4Cash sales of Rs 5,40,000 of which Rs 4,50,000 were banked on 7th AprilApr 9Paid cash to tranport corporation of India Rs 13,500 against their bill number 265Apr 15Cash sales Rs 4,50,000 of which 3,60,000 were banked on 16th April Apr 17Paid to cleaner in cash10,800Apr 19Cash sales3,42,000Apr 20Deposited cash into bank2,25,000Apr 20Paid cash for window cleaning5,400Apr 21Purchased goods on credit45,000Apr 25Paid csh for rates1,08,000Apr 26Cash sales5,76,000Apr 28Paid cash to Dharma, a creditor after deducting discount Rs1,50028,500Apr 29Paid electricity bill in cash27,000Apr 30Cash collected from Karun (Debtor)Rs 1,35,000 after allowing discount of Rs 7,500 |
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| 2364. |
Briefly explain in steps the method of creating a query, using wizard. |
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Answer» Briefly explain in steps the method of creating a query, using wizard. |
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| 2365. |
Invoices/ Bills are the basis of recording ___ book. |
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Answer» Invoices/ Bills are the basis of recording |
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| 2366. |
What are the features of reconciliation? |
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Answer» What are the features of reconciliation? |
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| 2367. |
What is meant by provision for doubtful debts? How are the relevant accounts prepared and what journal entries are recorded in final accounts? How is the amount for provision for doubtful debts calculated? |
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Answer» What is meant by provision for doubtful debts? How are the relevant accounts prepared and what journal entries are recorded in final accounts? How is the amount for provision for doubtful debts calculated? |
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| 2368. |
Which of the following accounts are not balanced? |
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Answer» Which of the following accounts are not balanced? |
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| 2369. |
Roshan,a Chartered Accountant earned Rs.12,00,000 during the financial year 2015-2016,out of which he received Rs.10,50,000.He incurred expenses of Rs.5,10,000,out of which Rs.1,20,000 are outstanding.He also received his fees relating to previous year Rs.1,35,000 and also paid Rs.60,000 due on expenses of last year.Find out Roshan's income for 2015-2016 following the cash basis and accrual basis of accounting. |
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Answer» Roshan,a Chartered Accountant earned Rs.12,00,000 during the financial year 2015-2016,out of which he received Rs.10,50,000.He incurred expenses of Rs.5,10,000,out of which Rs.1,20,000 are outstanding.He also received his fees relating to previous year Rs.1,35,000 and also paid Rs.60,000 due on expenses of last year.Find out Roshan's income for 2015-2016 following the cash basis and accrual basis of accounting. |
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| 2370. |
The final outcome of the process of normalisation is called ________. |
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Answer» The final outcome of the process of normalisation is called ________. |
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| 2371. |
Errors that affect one account will affect the agreement of the Trail balance. If the errors cannot be located immediately and rectified, then the difference in trial balance is kept in a separate account called ___ |
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Answer» Errors that affect one account will affect the agreement of the Trail balance. If the errors cannot be located immediately and rectified, then the difference in trial balance is kept in a separate account called |
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| 2372. |
According to which concept, Financial statements are prepared on regular intervals which is generally yearly. |
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Answer» According to which concept, Financial statements are prepared on regular intervals which is generally yearly. |
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| 2373. |
What is the difference between the final standings of Blue house and Gray house? |
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Answer» What is the difference between the final standings of Blue house and Gray house? |
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| 2374. |
An amount of Rs 20,000 was received from Mr. X for the goods he purchased on credit but at the time of recording the transaction, Rs 20,000 was credited to the account of Mr. Y. Which type of error is this? |
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Answer» An amount of Rs 20,000 was received from Mr. X for the goods he purchased on credit but at the time of recording the transaction, Rs 20,000 was credited to the account of Mr. Y. Which type of error is this? |
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Raj's father wants to save Rs. 1,00,000 so that he can gift the money to Raj on his graduation day. Which type of deposit should he open with the bank? |
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Answer» Raj's father wants to save Rs. 1,00,000 so that he can gift the money to Raj on his graduation day. Which type of deposit should he open with the bank? |
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| 2376. |
Information about an item is ___ , if its omission or misstatement might influence the decisions of the users of financial statements taken on the basis of that information. |
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Answer» Information about an item is |
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| 2377. |
Which of the following accounting concepts or principles require the calculation of depreciation of the fixed assets? |
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Answer» Which of the following accounting concepts or principles require the calculation of depreciation of the fixed assets? |
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| 2378. |
Calculate the gross profit /loss if: Sales Rs. 60,000; Cost of sales Rs. 50,000; Opening stock Rs. 10,000; Purchases Rs.40,000; Wages Rs. 20,000 and Office rent Rs. 10,000. |
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Answer» Calculate the gross profit /loss if: Sales Rs. 60,000; Cost of sales Rs. 50,000; Opening stock Rs. 10,000; Purchases Rs.40,000; Wages Rs. 20,000 and Office rent Rs. 10,000. |
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A Statement of Affairs is similar to the : (a) Balance sheet (b) Trial balance (c) Trading Account (d) Profit & Loss Account |
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Answer» A Statement of Affairs is similar to the : (a) Balance sheet |
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| 2380. |
The accounts you would find in a Sales Ledger are those of : |
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Answer» The accounts you would find in a Sales Ledger are those of : |
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| 2381. |
Credit Sales to A of Rs.600 not recorded in the books would effect: |
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Answer» Credit Sales to A of Rs.600 not recorded in the books would effect: |
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Kapil purchased goods for Rs. 21,000 from Gaurav on 01.02.2011 and accepted a bill of exchange drawn by Gaurav for the same amount. The bill was payable after one month. On 25.02.2008, Gaurav sent the bill to his bank for collection. The bill was duly presented by he bank. Kapil dishonoured the bill and the bank paid Rs. 100 as noting charges. Record the necessary Journal entries for the above trransactions in the books of kapil and Gaurav. |
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Answer» Kapil purchased goods for Rs. 21,000 from Gaurav on 01.02.2011 and accepted a bill of exchange drawn by Gaurav for the same amount. The bill was payable after one month. On 25.02.2008, Gaurav sent the bill to his bank for collection. The bill was duly presented by he bank. Kapil dishonoured the bill and the bank paid Rs. 100 as noting charges. |
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What is meant by dishonour of a bill of exchange? |
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Answer» What is meant by dishonour of a bill of exchange? |
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Rohit has the following transactions (Rs)(a)Commenced business with cash1,50,000(b) Purchased machinery on credit40,000(c) Purchased goods for cash20,000(d) Purchased car for personal use80,000(e) Paid to Creditors in full settlement38,000(f) Sold goods for cash costing Rs 5,0004,500(g) Paid rent1,000(h) Commission received 2,000 Prepare the accounting equation to show the effect of the above transactions on the assets, liabilities and capital. |
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Answer» Rohit has the following transactions (Rs)(a)Commenced business with cash1,50,000(b) Purchased machinery on credit40,000(c) Purchased goods for cash20,000(d) Purchased car for personal use80,000(e) Paid to Creditors in full settlement38,000(f) Sold goods for cash costing Rs 5,0004,500(g) Paid rent1,000(h) Commission received 2,000 Prepare the accounting equation to show the effect of the above transactions on the assets, liabilities and capital. |
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A company sells an old delivery van for Rs8,000 at the end of the year. The company uses the straight-line depreciation method. The delivery van cost Rs30,000. The accumulated depreciation is Rs20,000. Which of the following is correct |
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Answer» A company sells an old delivery van for Rs8,000 at the end of the year. The company uses the straight-line depreciation method. The delivery van cost Rs30,000. The accumulated depreciation is Rs20,000. Which of the following is correct |
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| 2386. |
Dishonour of a bill is recorded in: |
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Answer» Dishonour of a bill is recorded in: |
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| 2387. |
If the manager is entitled to a commission of 5% on profit before deducting the commission and the profit before deducting the commission is Rs. 18,900, what will be the commission? |
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Answer» If the manager is entitled to a commission of 5% on profit before deducting the commission and the profit before deducting the commission is Rs. 18,900, what will be the commission? |
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Closing capital= Rs. 2,00,000, Profit = Rs. 50,000, Drawings = Rs. 5,000, what will be the opening capital ? |
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Answer» Closing capital= Rs. 2,00,000, Profit = Rs. 50,000, Drawings = Rs. 5,000, what will be the opening capital ? |
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What will be the entry to record depreciation, if accumulated depreciation account is used by company? |
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Answer» What will be the entry to record depreciation, if accumulated depreciation account is used by company? |
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A currency trader quotes the following on 11 November 2010 at 2:30 p.m. On the basis of the data, answer the following questions. Q11. A man wants to convert Rs.1,00,000 into foreign currency other than Y. He wants to buy that currency, which will give him the maximum number of units of that currency. Which currency should he buy? |
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Answer» A currency trader quotes the following on 11 November 2010 at 2:30 p.m. On the basis of the data, answer the following questions.
Q11. A man wants to convert Rs.1,00,000 into foreign currency other than Y. He wants to buy that currency, which will give him the maximum number of units of that currency. Which currency should he buy? |
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Explain any six points highlighting the utility of accounting standards. |
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Answer» Explain any six points highlighting the utility of accounting standards. |
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Failure to differentiate between capital and revenue expenditures is called _________________. |
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Answer» Failure to differentiate between capital and revenue expenditures is called _________________. |
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| 2393. |
Which of the following is not CLEAR? |
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Answer» Which of the following is not CLEAR? |
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Increase in expense will be shown on _____ side of expenses account. |
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Answer» Increase in expense will be shown on _____ side of expenses account. |
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Under vertical presentation, the final accounts are prepared in a form of the statement with different items being shown one _____ the other. |
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Answer» Under vertical presentation, the final accounts are prepared in a form of the statement with different items being shown one _____ the other. |
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Which of the following would not appear on the balance sheet? |
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Answer» Which of the following would not appear on the balance sheet? |
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Rs Ltd purchased a vechile for Rs. 4,00,000. After 4 years its salvage value is estimated at Rs. 40,000. Find out the amount of depreciation to be charged every year based on straight line basis, and also show the vehicle account as would appear for four years assuming it is sold for Rs. 50,000 at the end of the fourth year when depreciation is charged to asset account. Prepare the ledger in the books of account of RS. Ltd. |
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Answer» Rs Ltd purchased a vechile for Rs. 4,00,000. After 4 years its salvage value is estimated at Rs. 40,000. Find out the amount of depreciation to be charged every year based on straight line basis, and also show the vehicle account as would appear for four years assuming it is sold for Rs. 50,000 at the end of the fourth year when depreciation is charged to asset account. Prepare the ledger in the books of account of RS. Ltd. |
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Prepare accounting equation from the following |(Rs)(a) Kunal started business with cash2,50,000(b)He purchased furniture for cash35,000(c) He paid commission2,000(d) He purchase goods on credit40,000(e) He sold goods(costing Rs 20,000) for cash26,000 |
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Answer» Prepare accounting equation from the following |(Rs)(a) Kunal started business with cash2,50,000(b)He purchased furniture for cash35,000(c) He paid commission2,000(d) He purchase goods on credit40,000(e) He sold goods(costing Rs 20,000) for cash26,000 |
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Carriage Transport Company purchased 5 trucks at the cost of Rs 2,00,000 each on April 1, 2001. The company writes off depreciation 20% per annum on original cost and closes its books on December 31st, every year. On October 1, 2003, one of the trucks is involved in an accident and is completely destroyed. The insurance company has agreed to pay Rs 70,000 in full settlement of the claim. On the same date, the company purchased a second-hand truck for Rs 1,00,000 and spent Rs 20,000 on its overhauling. Prepare Truck account and Provision for depreciation account for the three years ended on December 31, 2003. Also, give Truck account if truck disposal account is prepared. |
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Answer» Carriage Transport Company purchased 5 trucks at the cost of Rs 2,00,000 each on April 1, 2001. The company writes off depreciation 20% per annum on original cost and closes its books on December 31st, every year. On October 1, 2003, one of the trucks is involved in an accident and is completely destroyed. The insurance company has agreed to pay Rs 70,000 in full settlement of the claim. On the same date, the company purchased a second-hand truck for Rs 1,00,000 and spent Rs 20,000 on its overhauling. Prepare Truck account and Provision for depreciation account for the three years ended on December 31, 2003. Also, give Truck account if truck disposal account is prepared. |
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Amortization of intangible assets and depletion of natural resources is conceptually similar to depreciation of constructed assets. Is the statement correct? |
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Answer» Amortization of intangible assets and depletion of natural resources is conceptually similar to depreciation of constructed assets. Is the statement correct? |
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