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Maharashtra Board Class 12 Book Keeping and Accountancy (50-J-897) Question Paper 2024 Available- Download Solution PDF with Answer Key

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The Maharashtra Board 2024 Class 12th Book Keeping and Accountancy exam is being conducted (March 7, 2024). The question paper along with the solution PDF will be available here to download once the exam is conducted successfully.

The Maharashtra Board 12th Boards Book Keeping and Accountancy exam is expected to be easy to moderate based on previous year trends. The Book Keeping and Accountancy exam includes journal entries, ledger posting, trial balance, final accounts, cash flow statements, partnership and company accounts, financial statement analysis, and computerized accounting systems.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Book Keeping and Accountancy( 50-J-897) Question Paper 2024 with Solutions

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Maharashtra Board Class 12 Book Keeping and Accountancy( 50-J-897) Question Paper 2024 with Solutions

Question 1(a):

Attempt all of the following subquestions:

Find the odd one

(i). Subscribed Capital, Called up Capital, Paid up Capital, Equity Shares

Correct Answer: Equity Shares
View Solution

Subscribed Capital, Called-up Capital, and Paid-up Capital represent different stages of capital
commitment in a company, whereas Equity Shares refer to ownership units and do not represent a stage of
capital.


Question 1(a):

(ii). Building, Bills Payable, Furniture, Machinery

Correct Answer:Bills Payable
View Solution

Building, Furniture, and Machinery are fixed assets (tangible property). Bills Payable, however, is
a liability, making it the odd one out.


Question 1(a):

(iii) Retaining of Bill, Noting of Bill, Discounting of Bill, Endorsing of Bill

Correct Answer: Noting of Bill
View Solution

Noting, Discounting, and Endorsing of a Bill are all financial actions taken on a bill. Retaining of
Bill means keeping it without taking any financial action, making it the odd one out.


Question 1(a):

(iv). Audit Fees, Insurance, Medical Expenses, Sundry Receipts

Correct Answer: Sundry Receipts
View Solution

Audit Fees, Insurance, and Medical Expenses are expenses incurred by a business. Sundry Receipts
refer to income and not an expense, making it the odd one out.


Question 1(a):

(v). General Reserve, Creditors, Investments, Capital

Correct Answer: Investments
View Solution

General Reserve, Investments, and Capital are company-owned funds, whereas Creditors represent an external liability, making it the odd one out. Quick Tip: Identifying the odd one requires understanding categories of financial terms, such as assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenues.


Question 1(b):

(i). ‘Not for Profit’ concerns do not prepare Balance Sheet.

Correct Answer:Disagree

View Solution

Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) do prepare a Balance Sheet (also called Receipts & Payments
Account or Statement of Affairs). This statement shows their assets, liabilities, and capital funds, even though
their primary objective is not profit-making.


 

Question 1(b):

(ii). Current Account always shows a debit balance.

Correct Answer:

Disagree

View Solution
Question 1(b):

(iii). A Bill of Exchange is a conditional order.

Correct Answer:

Disagree

View Solution

A Bill of Exchange is an unconditional order to pay a specified amount to a certain person at a fixed
date. According to the Negotiable Instruments Act, bills of exchange must be unconditional to ensure clarity
and enforceability.


Question 1(b):

(iv). Retiring partner is entitled to share in Reserve Fund and Accumulated Profit.

Correct Answer:

Agree

View Solution

Question 1(b):

(v). On dissolution, Cash or Bank account is closed automatically.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

On dissolution, all accounts must be closed manually by adjusting final payments to creditors, partners, and shareholders.
The Cash or Bank Account is closed only after all transactions are settled, and the firm ceases operations. Quick Tip: A Bill of Exchange is always unconditional, and a Current Account can have both debit or credit balances.


Question 1(c):

Select the most appropriate alternative from those given below and rewrite the statements:

(i). In case of dissolution, assets and liabilities are transferred to ____ Account.
   

   (a) Bank

  • (b) Partners’ Capital
  • (c) Realisation
  • (d) Partners’ Current
Correct Answer: (c) Realisation
View Solution

At the time of dissolution of a firm, all assets and liabilities are transferred to the Realisation Account
to determine profit or loss on the sale of assets and settlement of liabilities.


Question 1(c):

(ii). In the absence of an agreement, interest on loan advanced by the partner to the firm is allowed at the rate of ____.

  • (a) 5%
  • (b) 6%
  • (c) 10%
  • (d) 9%
Correct Answer: (b) 6%
View Solution

According to the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, if there is no agreement, interest on a partner’s loan
is allowed at 6% per annum.


Question 1(c):

(iii). If an asset is taken over by the partner, ____ account is debited.

  • (a) Revaluation
  • (b) Capital
  • (c) Asset
  • (d) Balance Sheet
Correct Answer: (b) Capital
View Solution

When a partner takes over an asset, the value of the asset is debited to the Partner’s Capital Account
as it reduces the amount due to the partner.


Question 1(c):

(iv). The balance of the Capital Account of a retired partner is transferred to his ____ Account, if it is not paid.

  • (a) Loan
  • (b) Personal
  • (c) Current
  • (d) Son’s
Correct Answer: (a) Loan
View Solution

If the retiring partner’s capital balance is not immediately paid, it is transferred to the Loan Account
and treated as a liability of the firm.


Question 1(c):

(v) Income and Expenditure Account is a ____ Account.

  • (a) Capital
  • (b) Real
  • (c) Personal
  • (d) Nominal
Correct Answer:(d) Nominal
View Solution

The Income and Expenditure Account is a Nominal Account as it records revenues and expenses of a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) during an accounting period. Quick Tip: The Realisation Account is used during dissolution, and a retiring partner’s unpaid capital is converted into a loan.


Question 1(d):

Write a word/term/phrase as a substitute for each of the following statements:

(i). Tally software is classified into this category.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Tally is an Accounting Software used for financial transactions, bookkeeping, and GST compliance.


Question 1(d):

(ii). Partnership Agreement in written form.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

A Partnership Deed is a legal document that outlines the rights, duties, and responsibilities of
partners in a firm.


Question 1(d):

(iii). An asset which can be converted into cash immediately.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Liquid Assets are those assets that can be quickly converted into cash without a significant loss in
value. Examples: Cash, Bank Deposits, Marketable Securities.


Question 1(d):

(iv). A person who represents the deceased partner.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

A Legal Representative is a person (heir/executor) who manages the assets, liabilities, and legal
matters of a deceased partner.


Question 1(d):

(v). The debit balance of the Income and Expenditure Account.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

A Deficit occurs when expenses exceed income in a Non-Profit Organization’s Income and Expenditure Account. Quick Tip: A Partnership Deed is a legal document that defines partner responsibilities, profit sharing, and dispute resolution.


Question 2:

Seeta and Geeta share profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2 in a partnership firm. Their Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2020 was as under:
Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2020


 

Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Capitals: Bank 11,250
  Seeta 22,500 Bills Receivable 5,700
  Geeta 18,000 Debtors 31,200
40,500 Less: R.D.D (1,200)
Creditors 18,750 Stock 18,000
Bills Payable 15,000 Furniture 7,050
Bank Loan 24,000 Machinery 7,500
General Reserve 3,750 Building 22,500
Total 1,02,000 Total 1,02,000


On 1st April, 2020, they admitted Reeta on the following terms:

(1).For half (½) share in future profit, Reeta should bring Rs. 15,000 as capital and Rs. 7,500 for goodwill in cash.
(2).Furniture should be appreciated up to Rs. 8,025 and building be appreciated by 20%.
(3).R.D.D. is to be maintained at Rs. 1,500.
(4).The stock is to be reduced by 10% and machinery depreciated by 5%.
(5).Half of the amount of goodwill is withdrawn by old partners.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Journal Entries in the Books of the Firm

Date Particulars Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹)
1-Apr-2020 Bank A/c   Dr. 22,500
To Reeta’s Capital A/c 15,000
To Goodwill A/c 7,500
1-Apr-2020 Furniture A/c   Dr. 975
Building A/c   Dr. 4,500
To Revaluation A/c 5,475
1-Apr-2020 Revaluation A/c   Dr. 1,500
To R.D.D A/c 300
To Stock A/c 1,800
To Machinery A/c 375
1-Apr-2020 Revaluation A/c   Dr. 75
To Seeta’s Capital A/c 45
To Geeta’s Capital A/c 30
1-Apr-2020 Goodwill A/c   Dr. 7,500
To Seeta’s Capital A/c 4,500
To Geeta’s Capital A/c 3,000
1-Apr-2020 Seeta’s Capital A/c   Dr. 2,250
Geeta’s Capital A/c   Dr. 1,500
To Bank A/c 3,750

Revaluation Account
 
Particulars Dr. (₹) Particulars Cr. (₹)
To R.D.D Increase 300 By Furniture Appreciation 975
To Stock Depreciation 1,800 By Building Appreciation 4,500
To Machinery Depreciation 375
To Profit Transferred: 75
  Seeta (3:2) 45
  Geeta (3:2) 30
Total 2,550 Total 5,475

Adjusted Balance Sheet as on 1st April, 2020
 
Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Capitals: 59,250 Bank 30,000
  Seeta 24,750 Bills Receivable 5,700
  Geeta 19,500 Debtors 31,200
  Reeta 15,000 Less: R.D.D (1,500)
Creditors 18,750 Stock 16,200
Bills Payable 15,000 Furniture 8,025
Bank Loan 24,000 Machinery 7,125
General Reserve 3,750 Building 27,000
Total 1,20,750 Total 1,20,750

Quick Tip: On admission of a partner, goodwill is credited to old partners, and assets are revalued to reflect the current market value.

Question 2(b):

The balance sheet of Shivshakti Traders, Mumbai is as follows. Partners share profit and
losses as 5:2:3.

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2020

Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Creditors 30,000 Bank 18,600
Bills Payable 1,800 Debtors 25,200
General Reserve 21,000 Less: R.D.D (1,200)
Capital Accounts: Stock 30,600
  Raj 54,000 Building 60,000
  Rahul 48,000 Plant and Machinery 48,000
  Nitin 26,400
Total 1,81,200 Total 1,81,200

Rahul retired from the business on 1st April, 2020 on the following terms:

1. The assets were revalued as under:
• Plant and Machinery to be depreciated by 10%.
• R.D.D. to be increased up to |1,500.
• Building is appreciated by 10%.
• Stock at |42,000.
2. The goodwill of retiring partner is valued at |12,000 and the remaining partners decided that goodwill
will be written back in their new profit-sharing ratio, which will be 5:3.
3. Amount due to Rahul at the time of retirement is to be transferred to his loan account.

(i). Profit and Loss Adjustment Account (Revaluation Account)

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Particulars Dr. (₹) Particulars Cr. (₹)
To Plant and Machinery Depreciation (10%) 4,800 By Stock Increase 11,400
To R.D.D Increase 300 By Building Appreciation (10%) 6,000
To Profit Transferred: Raj (5/10) 6,150
Rahul (2/10) 2,460
Nitin (3/10) 3,690
Total 17,400 Total 17,400


Question 2(b):

(ii). Partners’ Capital Account

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Particulars Raj (₹) Rahul (₹) Nitin (₹)
To Goodwill Written Off 7,500 0 4,500
To Rahul’s Loan A/c (Settlement) 0 69,960 0
By Balance b/d 54,000 48,000 26,400
By Revaluation Profit 6,150 2,460 3,690
By General Reserve 10,500 4,200 6,300
By Goodwill Share 7,500 0 4,500
Total 70,650 69,960 40,890


Question 2(b):

(iii). Adjusted Balance Sheet as on 1st April, 2020

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Creditors 30,000 Bank 18,600
Bills Payable 1,800 Debtors 25,200
Rahul’s Loan A/c 69,960 Less: R.D.D (1,500)
Capital Accounts: Stock 42,000
  Raj 70,650 Building 66,000
  Nitin 40,890 Plant and Machinery 43,200
Total 1,81,200 Total 1,81,200

Explanation of Adjustments:

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account: Records revaluation of assets and distribution of profits among partners.
Partners’ Capital Account: Adjusts each partner’s share, goodwill adjustments, and the transfer of Rahul’s amount to his loan account.
Balance Sheet: Reflects the adjusted figures post-retirement of Rahul.


%Quicktip Quick Tip: At retirement, a partner’s goodwill is shared among remaining partners in their new profit-sharing ratio.


Question 3(a):Lal, Bal, and Pal were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. The following
is the Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2020.

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2020

Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Capital Accounts: Machinery 50,000
  Lal 60,000 Investment 24,000
  Bal 20,000 Debtors 55,000
  Pal 20,000 Less: R.D.D (3,000)
General Reserve 6,000 Stock 20,000
Creditors 48,000 Profit and Loss A/c 18,000
Bills Payable 14,000 Bank 4,000
Total 1,68,000 Total 1,68,000

On the above date, the partners decided to dissolve the firm.

1. Assets were realised as under:
• Machinery
45,000
• Stock
18,000
• Investment
21,000
• Debtors
45,000
2. Dissolution expenses were
3,000.
3. Goodwill of the firm realised
24,000.

3(i). Realisation Account

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Particulars Dr. (₹) Particulars Cr. (₹)
To Machinery 50,000 By Bank (Machinery) 45,000
To Investment 24,000 By Bank (Stock) 18,000
To Debtors 55,000 By Bank (Investment) 21,000
To Stock 20,000 By Bank (Debtors) 45,000
To Creditors 48,000 By Bank (Goodwill) 24,000
To Bills Payable 14,000 By Partners’ Capital A/c (Loss) 3,000
To Dissolution Expenses 3,000 Lal (2/5) 1,200
Bal (2/5) 1,200
Pal (1/5) 600
Total 1,68,000 Total 1,68,000


Question 3(a):

(ii). Partners’ Capital Account

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Particulars Lal (₹) Bal (₹) Pal (₹)
To Realisation A/c (Loss) 1,200 1,200 600
To Cash/Bank A/c (Final Payment) 64,800 22,800 25,800
By Balance b/d 60,000 20,000 20,000
By General Reserve 2,400 2,400 1,200
By Profit 3,600 1,600 5,200
Total 66,000 24,800 27,000


Question 3(a):

(iii). Bank Account

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Particulars Dr. (₹) Particulars Cr. (₹)
To Balance b/d 4,000 By Dissolution Expenses 3,000
To Realisation A/c 1,53,000 By Lal (Final Payment) 64,800
By Bal (Final Payment) 22,800
By Pal (Final Payment) 25,800
Total 1,57,000 Total 1,57,000

Explanation of Adjustments:

Realisation Account: Records the sale of assets, payment of liabilities, and expenses.
Partners’ Capital Account: Reflects the final settlements of partners' capital balances.
Bank Account: Shows cash inflow from the sale of assets and outflow for liability payments and final settlement.


%Quicktip Quick Tip: At the time of dissolution, all assets are sold, liabilities paid, and the remaining balance is distributed among partners according to their capital balances.


Question 3(b):

Journalise the following transactions in the books of Mr. Arvind.

(A) Bank informed that Sam's acceptance for Rs. 30,000 sent to bank for collection has been honoured and bank charges debited Rs. 200.

(B) Arun informed Arvind that Neena's acceptance for Rs. 25,000 endorsed to Arun has been dishonoured. Noting charges paid by Arun amounted to Rs. 400.

(C) Bank informed that Jay's acceptance of Rs. 35,000 which was discounted with bank was dishonoured, bank. paid noting charges Rs. 500.

(D) Arvind sold goods to Sagar for Rs. 20,000 on credit and drew a bill for two months on Sagar for the same amount.

(E) Neeta retired her acceptance to Arvind of Rs. 16,500 by paying cash Rs. 16,000.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Journal Entries in the Books of Mr. Arvind

Date Particulars Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹)
(A) Bank A/c   Dr. 29,800
Bank Charges A/c   Dr. 200
To Bills Receivable A/c 30,000
(Being Sam’s acceptance collected by the bank and bank charges deducted)
(B) Arvind’s A/c   Dr. 25,400
To Arun’s A/c 25,000
To Noting Charges A/c 400
(Being Neena’s acceptance dishonoured and noting charges paid by Arun)
(C) Jay’s A/c   Dr. 35,500
To Bank A/c 35,000
To Noting Charges A/c 500
(Being Jay’s acceptance dishonoured and noting charges paid by bank)
(D) Sagar’s A/c   Dr. 20,000
To Sales A/c 20,000
(Being goods sold on credit to Sagar and bill drawn for the same)
(E) Cash A/c   Dr. 16,000
Discount Allowed A/c   Dr. 500
To Neeta’s A/c 16,500
(Being Neeta retired her acceptance by paying ₹16,000 in cash)

Explanation of Entries:
(A) The bill received from Sam was collected by the bank, but bank charges of Rs. 200 were deducted.
(B) Neena’s bill was dishonoured, and noting charges were paid by Arun, which Arvind needs to reimburse.
(C) Jay’s bill was dishonoured after it was discounted with the bank, and noting charges were borne by the bank.
(D) Goods were sold on credit to Sagar, and a bill was drawn for the same amount.
(E) Neeta settled her acceptance early by paying Rs. 16,000 instead of Rs. 16,500, leading to a discount allowed of Rs. 500. Quick Tip: When a bill is dishonoured, the amount is debited back to the drawee's account along with any noting charges.

Question 4(a):

Mohini Company Limited issued 25,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each payable as follows:
On Application Rs. 20
On Allotment Rs. 30
On First Call Rs. 20
On Second and Final Call Rs. 30
Applications were received for 22,000 equity shares, and allotment of shares was made accordingly.
All money was received by the company.
Pass Journal Entries in the books of Mohini Co. Ltd.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Journal Entries in the Books of Mohini Co. Ltd.

Date Particulars Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹)
(1) Bank A/c   Dr. 4,40,000
To Equity Share Application A/c 4,40,000
(Being application money received for 22,000 shares at ₹20 per share)
(2) Equity Share Application A/c   Dr. 4,40,000
To Equity Share Capital A/c 4,40,000
(Being application money transferred to share capital)
(3) Bank A/c   Dr. 6,60,000
To Equity Share Allotment A/c 6,60,000
(Being allotment money received for 22,000 shares at ₹30 per share)
(4) Bank A/c   Dr. 4,40,000
To Equity Share First Call A/c 4,40,000
(Being first call money received for 22,000 shares at ₹20 per share)
(5) Bank A/c   Dr. 6,60,000
To Equity Share Second and Final Call A/c 6,60,000
(Being second and final call money received for 22,000 shares at ₹30 per share)

Explanation of Entries:

(1) Application money received for 22,000 shares at Rs. 20 per share.
(2) Application money transferred to Share Capital Account.
(3) Allotment money received for 22,000 shares at Rs. 30 per share.
(4) First Call money received for 22,000 shares at Rs. 20 per share.
(5) Second and Final Call money received for 22,000 shares at Rs. 30 per share. Quick Tip: In share issue transactions, all application money first goes to the Application Account, and upon allotment, it is transferred to the Share Capital Account.


Question 4(b):

Write the features of Computerized Accounting System.

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Features of a Computerized Accounting System:

Automation: The entire process of accounting, from recording transactions to generating financial statements, is automated.
Accuracy: Reduces errors in calculations and data entry, ensuring precise financial records.
Speed: Transactions are processed much faster compared to manual accounting.
Scalability: Can handle large volumes of financial data efficiently.
Integration: Easily integrates with other business applications such as inventory management, payroll, and taxation.
Security: Provides restricted access to authorized users, ensuring data confidentiality.
Backup and Recovery: Enables automatic backups, reducing the risk of data loss.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Generates real-time reports and financial analysis for better decision-making.
Multi-User Access: Allows multiple users to work simultaneously without data conflicts.
Compliance with Accounting Standards: Ensures adherence to financial regulations and tax laws. Quick Tip: A Computerized Accounting System improves efficiency by reducing human intervention and increasing accuracy in financial transactions.


Question 5(a):

Suresh, Naresh, and Paresh were equal partners. On 31st March, 2019, their Balance Sheet
was as follows:

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2019

Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Capital Accounts: Land and Building 2,00,000
  Suresh 2,50,000 Furniture 1,50,000
  Naresh 1,00,000 Debtors 1,50,000
  Paresh 1,00,000 Cash 1,00,000
Sundry Creditors 1,50,000
Total 6,00,000 Total 6,00,000

Suresh died on 30th June, 2019, and the following adjustments were agreed upon:
1. Furniture to be adjusted to its market price of
1,70,000.
2. Land and building to be depreciated by 10%.
3. Provide R.D.D. at 5% on debtors.
4. The profit up to the date of death of Suresh is to be calculated on the basis of average profit of last year,
which was
90,000.

(i). Profit and Loss Adjustment Account (Revaluation Account)

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Particulars Dr. (₹) Particulars Cr. (₹)
To Land and Building Depreciation (10%) 20,000 By Furniture Appreciation 20,000
To R.D.D Increase (5% on ₹1,50,000) 7,500 By Profit Transferred:
To Profit Transferred: 7,500 Suresh (1/3) 2,500
Naresh (1/3) 2,500
Paresh (1/3) 2,500
Total 35,000 Total 35,000


Question 5(a):

(ii). Partners’ Capital Account

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Particulars Suresh (₹) Naresh (₹) Paresh (₹)
To Executor of Suresh A/c (Final Settlement) 2,87,500 0 0
By Balance b/d 2,50,000 1,00,000 1,00,000
By Revaluation Profit 2,500 2,500 2,500
By Profit Share (₹90,000 × 1/3) 30,000 0 0
Total 2,87,500 1,02,500 1,02,500


Question 5(a):

(iii). Adjusted Balance Sheet of the Continuing Firm as on 30th June, 2019

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Sundry Creditors 1,50,000 Land and Building (90%) 1,80,000
Executor of Suresh A/c 2,87,500 Furniture 1,70,000
Capital Accounts: Debtors (After 5% R.D.D) 1,42,500
  Naresh 1,02,500 Cash 1,47,500
  Paresh 1,02,500
Total 6,42,500 Total 6,42,500

Explanation of Adjustments:

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account: Reflects revaluation of assets and liabilities.
Partners’ Capital Account: Adjusts each partner’s capital, including profit up to the date of death and revaluation profit.
Balance Sheet: Shows the adjusted financial position of the firm after the death of Suresh. Quick Tip: At the time of a partner's death, revaluation of assets and settlement of the deceased partner’s share must be made before preparing the new balance sheet.


Question 5(b):

Convert the following Trading and Profit and Loss Account into Vertical Income Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2020.

Trading and Profit and Loss Account (for the year ended 31st March, 2020)

Particulars Amount (₹) Particulars Amount (₹)
To Opening Stock 50,000 By Sales 6,00,000
To Purchases 4,50,000 By Closing Stock 1,50,000
To Carriage 20,000
To Direct Expenses 30,000
To Wages 50,000
To Gross Profit c/d 1,50,000
Total 7,50,000 Total 7,50,000
 
Particulars Amount (₹) Particulars Amount (₹)
To Office Expenses 62,500 By Gross Profit b/d 1,50,000
To Finance Expenses 15,000
To Selling Expenses 50,000
To Net Profit c/d 22,500
Total 1,50,000 Total 1,50,000

Correct Answer:
View Solution

Vertical Income Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2020

Particulars Amount (₹)
Revenue:
Sales 6,00,000
Add: Closing Stock 1,50,000
Total Revenue 7,50,000
Less: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Opening Stock 50,000
Purchases 4,50,000
Carriage 20,000
Direct Expenses 30,000
Wages 50,000
Total COGS 6,00,000
Gross Profit 1,50,000
Less: Operating Expenses
Office Expenses 62,500
Finance Expenses 15,000
Selling Expenses 50,000
Total Operating Expenses 1,27,500
Net Profit 22,500

Explanation of Vertical Income Statement:

Revenue Section: Includes Sales and Closing Stock.
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Includes all direct expenses such as purchases, wages, and carriage.
Gross Profit: Difference between total revenue and COGS.
Operating Expenses: Includes office, finance, and selling expenses.
Net Profit: The final profit after deducting all expenses. Quick Tip: A Vertical Income Statement presents financial data in a step-wise manner, making it easy to analyze profitability.


Question 6:

Dr. Anish Korgaonkar started practice as a Medical Practitioner on 1st April, 2019. He
provides the Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March, 2020. Based on the
adjustments, prepare the Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet as on 31st March,
2020.

6(a). Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2020

Correct Answer:
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Expenditure Amount (₹) Income Amount (₹)
To Drugs Consumed (₹14,000 - ₹2,000) 12,000 By Visit Fees (₹20,000 + ₹4,000) 24,000
To Salaries (₹24,000 + ₹2,000 O/S) 26,000 By Dispensary Receipts (₹60,000 + ₹1,000) 61,000
To Rent (₹8,000 + ₹1,000 O/S) 9,000 By Sundry Receipts 10,000
To Conveyance (₹8,000 - 40% domestic) 4,800
To Stationery 1,000
To Electrical Charges 10,000
To Journals 1,000
To Depreciation on Furniture (8% of ₹16,000) 1,280
To Depreciation on Equipment (₹1,000) 1,000
To Surplus (Net Income) 28,920 Total 95,720


Question 6(b):

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2020

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Outstanding Rent 1,000 Cash Balance 4,000
Outstanding Salaries 2,000 Visit Fees Receivable 4,000
Capital (₹50,000 + ₹28,920 Net Income) 78,920 Dispensary Receipts Receivable 1,000
Drugs Stock 2,000
Furniture (₹16,000 - ₹1,280 Depreciation) 14,720
Equipment (₹20,000 - ₹1,000 Depreciation) 19,000
Total 81,920 Total 81,920




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Explanation of Adjustments:

Receipts in Arrears: Visit fees Rs. 4,000 and dispensary receipts Rs. 1,000 are added to income.
Outstanding Expenses: Salaries Rs. 2,000 and Rent Rs. 1,000 added to liabilities and expenditure.
Stock of Drugs: Rs. 2,000 is deducted from drug expenses.
Depreciation: Furniture is depreciated at 8% (Rs. 1,280), Equipment is depreciated by Rs. 1,000.
Conveyance: 40% used for personal purposes is deducted from total.


%Quicktip Quick Tip: An Income and Expenditure Account records only revenue items, while a Balance Sheet records assets and liabilities.


Question 7:

Mama and Kaka are partners in a partnership firm sharing profits and losses equally. You are
required to prepare the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019, and the
Balance Sheet as on that date.

7(a). Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Expenditure Amount (₹) Income Amount (₹)
To Salaries 10,000 By Gross Profit 69,000
To Export Duty 5,000 By Interest Received 3,000
To Interest on Loan (₹60,000 × 10% × 6/12) 3,000
To Insurance (₹30,000 - ₹7,500 Prepaid) 22,500
To Depreciation on Land & Building (10% of ₹1,00,000) 10,000
To Depreciation on Furniture (5% of ₹80,000) 4,000
To Bad Debts Written Off 2,000
To R.D.D. (5% of ₹50,000) 2,500
To Net Profit c/d 13,000 Total 72,000


Question 7(b):

Partners’ Capital Account

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Particulars Mama (₹) Kaka (₹)
To Balance c/d 1,06,500 1,06,500
By Balance b/d 1,00,000 1,00,000
By Net Profit (₹13,000 ÷ 2) 6,500 6,500
Total 1,06,500 1,06,500


Question 7(c):

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2019

Correct Answer:
View Solution
Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
10% Bank Loan 60,000 Land & Building (After 10% Depreciation) 90,000
Bills Payable 16,000 Furniture (After 5% Depreciation) 76,000
Capital Accounts: Debtors (₹52,000 - ₹2,000 Bad Debts - ₹2,500 R.D.D.) 47,500
  Mama 1,06,500 Closing Stock 69,000
  Kaka 1,06,500 Prepaid Insurance 7,500
Total 2,89,000 Total 2,89,000

Explanation of Adjustments:

Gross Profit: Given as Rs. 69,000.
Prepaid Insurance: Rs. 7,500 deducted from Insurance Expense.
Depreciation: 10% on Land \& Building (Rs. 10,000) and 5% on Furniture (Rs. 4,000).
Bad Debts Written Off: Rs. 2,000 deducted from debtors.
R.D.D.: 5% on Sundry Debtors after Bad Debts (Rs. 2,500).
Closing Stock: Rs. 69,000 included in Balance Sheet.
Quick Tip: In a partnership, profits are divided equally unless stated otherwise in the agreement.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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