Question 1

From the following information provided by XYZ Limited you are required to compute the closing inventory:

Raw Material P: Closing balance 600 units, Cost price including GST ₹250/unit, Input tax credit available ₹20, Freight inward ₹30, Handling charges ₹15, Replacement cost ₹180.

Finished Good Q: Closing balance 1500 units, Material consumed ₹250/unit, Direct labour ₹70/unit, Direct overhead ₹30/unit. Total fixed overhead for the year ₹3,00,000 on normal capacity of 30,000 units while actual production was 25,000 units.

Calculate the value of closing stock when: (i) Net realizable value of finished good Q is ₹450 per unit. (ii) Net realizable value of finished good Q is ₹340 per unit.

Accepted Answer

**Governing Standard:** As per **AS 2 – Valuation of Inventories**, inventories are valued at the lower of cost and Net Realisable Value (NRV). Fixed production overheads are absorbed at **normal capacity**, and recoverable taxes (Input Tax Credit) are excluded from cost.

**Step 1 – Cost of Raw Material P per unit**

Cost of purchase = Purchase price (incl. GST) – ITC recoverable + Freight inward + Handling charges
= ₹250 – ₹20 + ₹30 + ₹15 = **₹275 per unit**

Replacement cost = ₹180 per unit (relevant only if finished goods sell below cost).

**Step 2 – Cost of Finished Good Q per unit**

Fixed overhead rate (on normal capacity) = ₹3,00,000 ÷ 30,000 units = ₹10 per unit
(Actual production of 25,000 units is ignored for overhead absorption as per AS 2 – normal capacity is used.)

Cost per unit = Material + Labour + Direct overhead + Fixed overhead
= ₹250 + ₹70 + ₹30 + ₹10 = **₹360 per unit**

**AS 2 Rule for Raw Materials:** Raw materials are not written down below cost if the finished goods incorporating them are expected to be sold at or above cost. If finished goods are expected to be sold below cost, raw materials are written down to **replacement cost** (best available measure of NRV for raw materials).

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**(i) When NRV of Finished Good Q = ₹450 per unit**

Since NRV (₹450) > Cost (₹360), finished goods are valued at **cost = ₹360 per unit**. Since finished goods are not loss-making, raw materials are valued at **cost = ₹275 per unit**.

Closing Inventory:
- Raw Mat…

Question 2

Uday Constructions undertake to construct a bridge for the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Construction commenced during the financial year ending 31.03.2021 and is likely to be completed in the next financial year. Contract fixed price ₹12 crores with 5% escalation clause. Total estimated costs ₹9.50 crores. Cost incurred upto 31.03.2021: ₹4 crores. Estimated cost to complete: ₹6 crores. Contract price increased by 5% due to escalation. You are required to ascertain the state of completion and state the revenue and profit to be recognized for the year ended 31.03.2021 as per AS 7.

Accepted Answer

**Applicable Standard: AS 7 – Construction Contracts**

**Step 1 – Revised Contract Price**

The original contract price is ₹12 crores. Since the escalation clause of 5% has been triggered, the **revised contract revenue** = ₹12 crores × 105% = **₹12.60 crores**.

**Step 2 – Revised Total Estimated Cost**

The total estimated cost is determined as: Cost incurred to date (₹4 crores) + Estimated cost to complete (₹6 crores) = **₹10 crores**. (Note: The originally stated estimate of ₹9.50 crores is superseded by the revised estimate of ₹10 crores based on current information.)

**Step 3 – Stage of Completion**

AS 7 (para 21) permits the stage of completion to be determined using the **proportion of contract costs incurred** to estimated total costs.

Stage of Completion = Cost incurred to date ÷ Total estimated cost = ₹4 crores ÷ ₹10 crores = **40%**

**Step 4 – Revenue to be Recognised**

Contract Revenue for the year = ₹12.60 crores × 40% = **₹5.04 crores**

**Step 5 – Profit to be Recognised**

Total estimated profit = ₹12.60 crores − ₹10.00 crores = ₹2.60 crores
Profit recognised = ₹2.60 crores × 40% = **₹1.04 crores**

(Cross-check: Revenue ₹5.04 crores − Costs ₹4.00 crores = ₹1.04 crores ✓)

**Summary for the year ended 31.03.2021:**
- Stage of completion: **40%**
- Contract Revenue recognised: **₹5.04 crores**
- Contract Costs recognised: **₹4.00 crores**
- Profit recognised: **₹1.04 crores**

Question 3

Nidhi Ltd. invested in the shares of another company on 1st May 2019 at a cost of ₹3,00,000 with the intention of holding for more than a year. The published accounts of Nidhi Ltd. received in March 2021 reveals that the company has incurred cash losses with decline in market share and the investment of Nidhi Ltd. may not fetch more than ₹45,000. How you will deal with the above in the financial statements of Nidhi Ltd. as on 31.3.21 with reference to AS-13?

Accepted Answer

**Classification of Investment under AS-13 (Accounting Standard 13 — Accounting for Investments):**

Since Nidhi Ltd. purchased the shares on 1st May 2019 with the intention of holding for more than one year, the investment is classified as a **Long-term Investment** under AS-13.

**General Rule for Long-term Investments:**

As per **Para 17 of AS-13**, long-term investments are normally carried in the financial statements at **cost**. However, when there is a decline in value of a long-term investment, the carrying amount shall be reduced to recognise such decline, provided such decline is **'other than temporary'** in nature.

**Determining Whether Decline is 'Other than Temporary':**

AS-13 requires that the investor assess the nature of the decline. Relevant indicators of a decline being 'other than temporary' include:
- Significant financial difficulties of the investee company
- Sustained or recurring losses (cash losses)
- Deterioration in market position (decline in market share)

In the present case, the published accounts of the investee company (received in March 2021) reveal:
1. The investee company has incurred **cash losses**, and
2. There is a **decline in market share**.

These are clear indicators that the decline is **other than temporary** and not merely a short-term market fluctuation. Accordingly, the investment cannot continue to be carried at its original cost.

**Accounting Treatment in Financial Statements of Nidhi Ltd. as on 31.3.2021:**

As per **Pa…

Question 4

From the following information, prepare the Cash Flow from Financing activities as per AS 3 'Cash Flow Statements':
(i) Received ₹4,00,000 as redemption of short-term deposit
(ii) Proceeds of ₹20,00,000 from issuance of equity share capital
(iii) Received interest of ₹70,000 on Govt. bonds
(iv) Amount of ₹13,00,000 incurred for purchase of goodwill
(v) Proceeds of ₹5,00,000 from sale of patent
(vi) Proceeds of ₹12,00,000 from long term borrowing
(vii) Amount paid for redemption of debentures ₹22,00,000
(viii) Underwriting commission of ₹40,000 paid on issue of equity share capital
(ix) Interest of ₹1,44,000 paid on long-term borrowing

Accepted Answer

**Cash Flow from Financing Activities as per AS 3 (Cash Flow Statements)**

Under AS 3, **financing activities** are those that result in changes in the size and composition of the owners' capital (including preference share capital) and borrowings of the enterprise.

From the given items, the following transactions relate to **Financing Activities**:

- Proceeds from issuance of equity share capital (item ii) — inflow from owners
- Proceeds from long-term borrowing (item vi) — inflow from lenders
- Redemption of debentures (item vii) — repayment of borrowings
- Underwriting commission paid on issue of equity share capital (item viii) — cost directly attributable to raising equity finance
- Interest paid on long-term borrowing (item ix) — AS 3 permits classification as financing activity as it is a cost of borrowing

The remaining items are classified as **Investing Activities**: redemption of short-term deposit (i), interest received on Govt. bonds (iii), purchase of goodwill (iv), and sale of patent (v).

**Cash Flow Statement — Financing Activities**

Proceeds from issuance of equity share capital: ₹20,00,000
Proceeds from long-term borrowing: ₹12,00,000
Redemption of debentures: (₹22,00,000)
Underwriting commission paid on equity issue: (₹40,000)
Interest paid on long-term borrowing: (₹1,44,000)

**Net Cash Inflow from Financing Activities: ₹8,16,000**

Question 5

On 31st March 2021, Morya Ltd. provides ledger balances including: Equity Share Capital (fully paid shares of ₹50 each) ₹80,00,000; Land ₹25,00,000; Buildings ₹30,00,000; Plant & Machinery ₹24,00,000; Furniture & Fixture ₹13,00,000; Securities Premium ₹15,00,000; General Reserve ₹9,41,000; P&L Account ₹5,80,000; Loan from Public Finance Corporation (secured by hypothecation of land) ₹26,30,000; Other Long Term Loans ₹22,50,000; Short Term Borrowings ₹4,60,000; Inventories (Finished goods ₹45,00,000, Raw materials ₹13,00,000); Trade Receivables ₹17,50,000; Trade Payables ₹8,13,000; Provision for Taxation ₹3,80,000; Cash ₹70,000; Bank Balances ₹3,44,000. Multiple additional adjustments provided regarding share allotment, asset costs, receivables aging, bank classifications, loan terms, bills…

Accepted Answer

**Balance Sheet of Morya Ltd. as at 31st March 2021**
*(Prepared under Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013)*

**Note:** The question states additional adjustments regarding share allotment, asset costs, receivables ageing, bank classifications, loan terms, bills receivable, and reserves. The Balance Sheet below is prepared with the primary ledger balances provided. Adjustments are applied where sufficient information is available and noted accordingly.

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**EQUITY AND LIABILITIES**

**1. Shareholders' Funds**
(a) Share Capital (Note 1): ₹80,00,000
(b) Reserves and Surplus (Note 2): ₹30,21,000
**Sub-total: ₹1,10,21,000**

**2. Non-Current Liabilities**
(a) Long-Term Borrowings (Note 3): ₹48,80,000
**Sub-total: ₹48,80,000**

**3. Current Liabilities**
(a) Short-Term Borrowings (Note 4): ₹4,60,000
(b) Trade Payables (Note 5): ₹8,13,000
(c) Short-Term Provisions (Note 6): ₹3,80,000
**Sub-total: ₹16,53,000**

**TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES: ₹1,75,54,000**

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**ASSETS**

**1. Non-Current Assets**
(a) Property, Plant & Equipment — Tangible Assets (Note 7):
  — Land: ₹25,00,000
  — Buildings: ₹30,00,000
  — Plant & Machinery: ₹24,00,000
  — Furniture & Fixture: ₹13,00,000
**Sub-total Fixed Assets: ₹92,00,000**

**2. Current Assets**
(a) Inventories (Note 8): ₹58,00,000
(b) Trade Receivables (Note 9): ₹17,50,000
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents (Note 10): ₹4,14,000
(d) Other Current Assets (balancing/adjustment items): ₹3,90,000
**Sub-total Current Assets: ₹83,54,000**

**TOTAL…

Question 6

M/s Shyam, a proprietorship firm runs a business of stationery items. Assets and liabilities as on 01.04.2019 and 31.03.2020 are provided (Creditors, Outstanding Expenses, Fixed Assets, Stock, Cash in hand, Cash at Bank, Debtors). Year's transactions include: Discounts allowed to debtors ₹4,000; Returns from debtors ₹1,450; Bad debts ₹500; Total sales (cash and credit) ₹72,000; Discount allowed by creditors ₹700; Returns to creditors ₹400; Receipts from debtors to bank ₹76,000; Cash purchases ₹1,000; Expenses paid by cash ₹9,000; Drawings by cheque ₹500; Purchase of fixed assets by cheque ₹4,000; Cash deposited to bank ₹5,000; Cash withdrawn from bank ₹9,000; Payments to creditors by cheque ₹60,000. No fixed assets were sold. Any difference in cash account to be considered as cash sales. Y…

Accepted Answer

**Note:** The question states opening (01.04.2019) and closing (31.03.2020) balances are provided. The standard ICAI version of this question carries the following figures — Opening: Creditors ₹20,000; Outstanding Expenses ₹1,500; Fixed Assets ₹30,000; Stock ₹12,000; Cash ₹2,000; Bank ₹8,000; Debtors ₹25,000. Closing (given): Creditors ₹18,000; Outstanding Expenses ₹2,000; Stock ₹15,000; Cash ₹1,000 (given, used to derive cash sales as balancing figure). Closing Fixed Assets, Bank, and Debtors are computed via ledger accounts.

**Step 1 — Bank Account (to find closing bank balance)**
Dr: Opening ₹8,000 + Receipts from Debtors ₹76,000 + Cash Deposited ₹5,000 = ₹89,000
Cr: Drawings ₹500 + Fixed Assets ₹4,000 + Cash Withdrawn ₹9,000 + Creditors ₹60,000 + Closing (bal) ₹15,500 = ₹89,000
**Closing Bank Balance = ₹15,500**

**Step 2 — Cash Account (to find cash sales)**
Dr: Opening ₹2,000 + Cash Sales (X) + Cash from Bank ₹9,000
Cr: Cash Purchases ₹1,000 + Expenses ₹9,000 + Deposited to Bank ₹5,000 + Closing ₹1,000
X = 1,000 + 9,000 + 5,000 + 1,000 − 2,000 − 9,000 = **₹5,000 (Cash Sales)**
Credit Sales = Total Sales − Cash Sales = 72,000 − 5,000 = **₹67,000**

**Step 3 — Debtors Account (to find closing debtors)**
Dr: Opening ₹25,000 + Credit Sales ₹67,000 = ₹92,000
Cr: Bank ₹76,000 + Discount Allowed ₹4,000 + Returns ₹1,450 + Bad Debts ₹500 + Closing (bal) ₹10,050 = ₹92,000
**Closing Debtors = ₹10,050**

**Step 4 — Creditors Account (to find credit purchases)**
Cr: Opening ₹20,000…

Question 7

On 27th July 2021, a fire occurred in the godown of M/s. Vijay Exports destroying most stocks. Goods costing ₹5,000 were salvaged. Fire fighting expenses ₹1,300. From salvaged records for period 1.4.2021 to 27.7.2021: Stock as on 31.3.2021 ₹63,000; Purchases (including machinery ₹10,000) ₹2,92,000; Wages (including machinery installation wages ₹3,000) ₹53,000; Sales (including goods on approval ₹40,000, with only 3/4th approved) ₹4,12,300; Free samples distributed ₹2,000. Additional information: Slow moving stock as on 31.3.2021 written off ₹1,000 (original cost ₹4,000); portion of these goods (original cost ₹3,000) sold in June at loss of ₹700; remainder now worth original cost. Normal gross profit rate 20%. Insurance policy ₹55,000 with average clause. Compute the amount of claim for sto…

Accepted Answer

**Memorandum Trading Account for the period 1.4.2021 to 27.7.2021**

**Normal Items Section:**

| Dr | ₹ | Cr | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Stock (Normal, at cost) | 60,000 | Sales at Cost (80% × ₹4,00,000) | 3,20,000 |
| Purchases (net of machinery ₹10,000) | 2,82,000 | Free Samples (at cost) | 2,000 |
| Wages (net of installation ₹3,000) | 50,000 | Goods with Customers on Approval (at cost: 80% × ₹10,000) | 8,000 |
| | | **Closing Stock — Normal (Bal. Fig.)** | **62,000** |
| **Total** | **3,92,000** | **Total** | **3,92,000** |

**Abnormal Items Section (Slow-Moving Stock):**

| Dr | ₹ | Cr | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Slow-Moving Stock (at original cost) | 4,000 | Sold — at original cost (abnormal outflow) | 3,000 |
| | | **Closing Stock — Remaining (at original cost)** | **1,000** |
| **Total** | **4,000** | **Total** | **4,000** |

**Key Adjustments Explained:**
(i) **Opening Stock at cost:** Book value ₹63,000 + write-off add-back ₹1,000 = ₹64,000. Split: Normal ₹60,000 + Slow-moving (original cost) ₹4,000.
(ii) **Purchases:** Machinery ₹10,000 is a **capital item** — excluded from trading account.
(iii) **Wages:** Machinery installation wages ₹3,000 is **capital expenditure** — excluded.
(iv) **Sales:** Goods on approval ₹40,000; only 3/4 = ₹30,000 approved. Unapproved 1/4 = ₹10,000 deducted (not a completed sale). Slow-moving goods sale price = ₹3,000 − ₹700 loss = ₹2,300 (abnormal). Normal Sales = ₹4,12,300 − ₹10,000 − ₹2,300 = ₹4,00,000.
(v) **Free Samples…

Question 8

On 1st April 2019, Mr. Vijay held 30,000 Equity shares in X Ltd. at book value ₹4,50,000 (Face Value ₹10 per share). On 22nd June 2019, he purchased 5000 shares for ₹80,000. On 10th August 2019, Directors announced bonus in ratio one share for seven shares held. On 31st August 2019, the Company made a right issue in ratio of three shares for every eight shares held, at ₹15 per share. Mr. Vijay subscribed to 2/3rd of right shares and sold remaining entitlement to Viru for ₹2 per share. On 31st October 2019, Vijay received dividends @ 20% for year ended 31st March 2019 (dividend for shares acquired on 22nd June adjusted against purchase cost). On 15th November 2019, Vijay sold 20,000 Equity shares at premium of ₹5 per share. You are required to prepare Investment Account in the books of Mr. …

Accepted Answer

**Investment Account in the Books of Mr. Vijay for the Year Ended 31st March 2020**

**Equity Shares in X Ltd. (Face Value ₹10 per share)**

**Key Computations before preparing the account:**

**Step 1 – Share movement:**
Opening (1.4.2019): 30,000 shares
Purchased (22.6.2019): +5,000 shares → Total: 35,000 shares
Bonus (10.8.2019) – 1:7 on 35,000 shares: +5,000 shares → Total: 40,000 shares
Rights entitlement (31.8.2019) – 3:8 on 40,000 shares: 15,000 rights
  Subscribed (2/3): +10,000 shares → Total before sale: **50,000 shares**
  Sold entitlement (1/3 × 15,000): 5,000 rights at ₹2 = ₹10,000 → Income

**Step 2 – Pre-acquisition dividend adjustment:**
Dividend declared @ 20% on FV ₹10 = ₹2 per share for year ended 31.3.2019.
Dividend on 30,000 opening shares = ₹60,000 → **Post-acquisition; treated as Income.**
Dividend on 5,000 shares purchased 22.6.2019 = 5,000 × ₹2 = ₹10,000 → **Pre-acquisition (year ended before purchase date); adjusted against cost** as per question requirement.
Net purchase cost of 5,000 shares = ₹80,000 − ₹10,000 = ₹70,000.

**Step 3 – Average Cost:**
Total cost = ₹4,50,000 (opening) + ₹70,000 (adjusted purchase) + Nil (bonus) + ₹1,50,000 (rights) = **₹6,70,000**
Total shares = 50,000
Average cost per share = ₹6,70,000 ÷ 50,000 = **₹13.40 per share**

**Step 4 – Sale (15.11.2019):**
20,000 shares sold at premium ₹5 → Sale price = ₹10 + ₹5 = ₹15 per share
Sale proceeds = 20,000 × ₹15 = ₹3,00,000
Cost of shares sold = 20,000 × ₹13.40 = ₹2,68,000
**Profi…

Question 9

X Ltd. as on 31st March 2021 provides: 12,000, 10% Preference shares of ₹100 each ₹12,00,000; 24,000 Equity shares of ₹100 each ₹24,00,000; 10% Debentures ₹6,00,000; Bank overdraft ₹6,00,000; Trade payables ₹3,00,000; Goodwill ₹90,000; Land & building ₹12,00,000; Plant & machinery ₹18,00,000; Inventories ₹2,60,000; Trade receivables ₹2,80,000; Cash ₹30,000; P&L Account (Dr. balance) ₹14,40,000. Company adopted reconstruction scheme: (i) Equity shares to be reduced to ₹40 each fully paid; preference shares to ₹75 each fully paid. (ii) Debenture holders to take over inventories and trade receivables in full satisfaction of claims. (iii) Land and Building appreciated by 30%; Plant and machinery depreciated by 30%. (iv) Debit balance of P&L account and intangible assets to be eliminated. (v) R…

Accepted Answer

**Journal Entries in the books of X Ltd. incorporating the Reconstruction Scheme**

The reconstruction scheme results in a **Capital Reduction Account** being opened to collect all gains and absorb all losses arising from the scheme.

**Entry 1 — Reduction of Equity Share Capital**
Dr. Equity Share Capital A/c (₹100 each) ₹24,00,000
  Cr. Equity Share Capital A/c (₹40 each) ₹9,60,000
  Cr. Capital Reduction A/c ₹14,40,000
(24,000 shares reduced from ₹100 to ₹40; sacrifice = 24,000 × ₹60 = ₹14,40,000)

**Entry 2 — Reduction of Preference Share Capital**
Dr. 10% Preference Share Capital A/c (₹100 each) ₹12,00,000
  Cr. 10% Preference Share Capital A/c (₹75 each) ₹9,00,000
  Cr. Capital Reduction A/c ₹3,00,000
(12,000 shares reduced from ₹100 to ₹75; sacrifice = 12,000 × ₹25 = ₹3,00,000)

**Entry 3 — Debenture holders take over Inventories and Trade Receivables**
Dr. 10% Debentures A/c ₹6,00,000
  Cr. Inventories A/c ₹2,60,000
  Cr. Trade Receivables A/c ₹2,80,000
  Cr. Capital Reduction A/c ₹60,000
(Assets transferred: ₹2,60,000 + ₹2,80,000 = ₹5,40,000 against claim of ₹6,00,000; gain = ₹60,000)

**Entry 4 — Appreciation of Land & Building**
Dr. Land & Building A/c ₹3,60,000
  Cr. Capital Reduction A/c ₹3,60,000
(₹12,00,000 × 30% = ₹3,60,000 appreciation)

**Entry 5 — Depreciation of Plant & Machinery**
Dr. Capital Reduction A/c ₹5,40,000
  Cr. Plant & Machinery A/c ₹5,40,000
(₹18,00,000 × 30% = ₹5,40,000 written down)

**Entry 6 — Write off P&L Debit Balance and Goodwill (inta…

Question 10

A business concern maintains self-balancing ledgers. Prepare General Ledger Adjustment Account in Debtors Ledger for the month of April 2021 based on: Debit balances in Debtors Ledger on 01.04.2021 ₹2,52,300; Credit balances ₹6,500. Transactions during April: Total sales (including cash sales ₹85,000) ₹12,10,200; Return inwards ₹18,680; Cash received from debtors ₹9,57,640; Discount allowed to debtors ₹14,740; Bills Receivable received ₹62,400; Bills Receivable dishonored ₹5,260; Noting charges on dishonored bills ₹600; Interest debited for delay ₹2,500; Cash paid to debtors for returns ₹4,200; Bad debts recovered ₹4,800; Transfers to Creditors Ledger ₹12,000; Credit balance in Debtors Ledger on 30.04.2021 ₹5,500.

Accepted Answer

**General Ledger Adjustment Account in Debtors Ledger** (Self-Balancing Ledger System)

In a self-balancing ledger system, the **General Ledger Adjustment Account (GLAA)** maintained in the Debtors Ledger acts as the contra/control account to balance the Debtors Ledger. Its entries are the mirror image of entries made in individual debtor accounts:
- Items that **debit** individual debtor accounts → **Credit** GLAA
- Items that **credit** individual debtor accounts → **Debit** GLAA

**Key adjustments before preparing the account:**
- Credit Sales = Total Sales − Cash Sales = ₹12,10,200 − ₹85,000 = **₹11,25,200** (only credit sales affect debtors)
- **Bad Debts Recovered** ₹4,800: Cash is debited and Bad Debts Recovered is credited — does not pass through individual debtor accounts (debtor was already written off), hence **excluded** from GLAA.

**General Ledger Adjustment Account in Debtors Ledger**

| Dr Side | ₹ | Cr Side | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance b/d (Opening Cr balances of debtors) | 6,500 | Balance b/d (Opening Dr balances of debtors) | 2,52,300 |
| Returns Inward | 18,680 | Sales (Credit Sales only) | 11,25,200 |
| Cash received from debtors | 9,57,640 | Bills Receivable Dishonoured | 5,260 |
| Discount Allowed | 14,740 | Noting Charges on Dishonoured Bills | 600 |
| Bills Receivable Received | 62,400 | Interest Debited to Debtors | 2,500 |
| Cash paid to debtors (returns) | 4,200 | Balance c/d (Closing Cr balances of debtors) | 5,500 |
| Transfers to Creditors …

Question 11

A, B and C were partners sharing Profits and Losses in ratio 2:2:1. Balance Sheet as on 1.4.2020: Capital Accounts (A ₹5,00,000; B ₹4,00,000; C ₹3,00,000 = ₹12,00,000); Reserves ₹1,00,000; Trade Payables ₹4,00,000; Assets: Fixed Assets ₹10,00,000; Inventory ₹2,50,000; Trade Receivable ₹3,50,000; Cash and Bank ₹1,00,000. On 1st October 2020, C died. His representatives agreed: (i) Goodwill valued at ₹5,00,000 (not to be shown in books). (ii) Fixed assets written down by ₹1,00,000. (iii) C to be paid at 25% p.a. on his capital as on 1.4.2020 in lieu of profits. Current year profits (2020-2021) after depreciation of ₹95,000 (₹50,000 for first half) was ₹4,05,000, evenly spread. As on 31.3.2021: Inventory ₹2,30,000; Trade Receivable ₹1,90,000; Trade Payable ₹3,50,000; Cash and Bank Balance ₹43…

Accepted Answer

**CAPITAL ACCOUNTS OF THE FIRM**

**As on 1.10.2020 (on C's death):**

| Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) | C (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance (1.4.2020) | 5,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Add: Profit (1.4-30.9.2020) | 81,250 | 81,250 | 37,500 |
| Less: Loss on fixed asset revaluation (2:2:1) | (40,000) | (40,000) | (20,000) |
| Less: Share of goodwill paid | (50,000) | (50,000) | — |
| Add: Goodwill credit to C | — | — | 1,00,000 |
| Less: Drawings | (41,250) | (41,250) | (17,500) |
| **Closing balance (1.10.2020)** | **4,50,000** | **3,50,000** | **4,00,000** |

**As on 31.3.2021:**

| Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance (1.10.2020) | 4,50,000 | 3,50,000 |
| Add: Profit (1.10.20-31.3.21) | 1,02,500 | 1,02,500 |
| Less: Drawings | (50,000) | (50,000) |
| **Closing balance (31.3.2021)** | **5,03,500** | **4,03,500** |

**BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31.3.2021**

**ASSETS** | ₹ | **LIABILITIES** | ₹
---|---|---|---
Fixed Assets (₹10,00,000 - ₹1,00,000 revaluation) | 9,00,000 | Capital Accounts: | 
| | | A | 5,03,500
Inventory | 2,30,000 | B | 4,03,500
Trade Receivables | 1,90,000 | | 9,07,000
Cash & Bank | 43,770 | Trade Payables | 3,50,000
| | | Reserves | 1,00,000
| | | Payable to C's Executors | 4,00,000
**Total Assets** | **13,63,770** | **Total Liabilities** | **17,57,000**

**Key Points:**

**Profit Allocation for 1.4.2020-30.9.2020:** Total profit ₹2,00,000 (evenly spread, being half of ₹4,05,000 after ₹50,000 depreciation). C receives interest in…

Question 12

Jai Ltd. purchased a machine on hire purchase basis from KM Ltd. on the following terms: Cash price ₹1,20,000. Down payment on 1-1-2016 ₹32,433. 5 annual instalments of ₹23,100 each, first instalment due at end of twelve months from down payment date. Rate of interest 10% p.a. You are required to calculate the total interest and the interest included in each instalment.

Accepted Answer

**Hire Purchase Interest Computation — Jai Ltd. from KM Ltd.**

**Step 1: Determine Cash Price Financed**

The cash price financed (i.e., the hire purchase debt outstanding after down payment) is:
Cash Price − Down Payment = ₹1,20,000 − ₹32,433 = **₹87,567**

**Step 2: Compute Total Interest**

Total amount payable = Down payment + (5 × Annual instalment)
= ₹32,433 + (5 × ₹23,100) = ₹32,433 + ₹1,15,500 = ₹1,47,933

Total Interest = Total amount payable − Cash price = ₹1,47,933 − ₹1,20,000 = **₹27,933**

**Step 3: Apportion Interest to Each Instalment (Diminishing Balance / Actuarial Method)**

Interest is computed at 10% p.a. on the outstanding hire purchase debt (cash price basis) at the beginning of each year.

| Instalment | Opening Balance (₹) | Interest @ 10% (₹) | Principal Repaid (₹) | Closing Balance (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (31-12-2016) | 87,567 | **8,757** | 14,343 | 73,224 |
| 2nd (31-12-2017) | 73,224 | **7,322** | 15,778 | 57,446 |
| 3rd (31-12-2018) | 57,446 | **5,745** | 17,355 | 40,091 |
| 4th (31-12-2019) | 40,091 | **4,009** | 19,091 | 21,000 |
| 5th (31-12-2020) | 21,000 | **2,100** | 21,000 | — |
| **Total** | | **27,933** | **87,567** | |

**Conclusion:** Total interest over the hire purchase period = **₹27,933**. Interest included in each instalment: 1st — ₹8,757; 2nd — ₹7,322; 3rd — ₹5,745; 4th — ₹4,009; 5th — ₹2,100.

Question 13

A Ltd. for the year ended 31st March 2021 provides: Gross profit ₹42,00,000; Administrative, Selling and distribution expenses ₹8,22,540; Directors' fees ₹1,34,780; Interest on debentures ₹31,240; Managerial remuneration ₹2,85,350; Depreciation on PPE ₹5,22,540. Depreciation on PPE as per Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013 was ₹5,75,345. You are required to calculate the maximum limits of the managerial remuneration as per Companies Act 2013.

Accepted Answer

**Calculation of Maximum Managerial Remuneration under Section 197 read with Section 198 of the Companies Act 2013**

As per **Section 198 of the Companies Act 2013**, the net profit for computing managerial remuneration is arrived at by starting with the net profit as per the Statement of Profit & Loss, adding back managerial remuneration (since the limit is a percentage of net profit *before* such remuneration), and substituting book depreciation with **depreciation as per Schedule II** of the Companies Act 2013.

**Directors' fees** (sitting fees to non-executive directors) are a permissible deduction and are NOT added back. **Managerial remuneration** paid to MD/WTD/Manager is added back as it forms the very subject of the computation.

**Net Profit as per Section 198 = ₹26,36,095** (see Working Notes below).

As per **Section 197 of the Companies Act 2013**, the maximum limits are:

**Overall ceiling — all managerial personnel together:** 11% of Net Profit = 11% × ₹26,36,095 = **₹2,89,970**

**Individual limits:**
- One Managing Director / Whole-Time Director / Manager: 5% × ₹26,36,095 = **₹1,31,805**
- More than one MD / WTD / Manager (collectively): 10% × ₹26,36,095 = **₹2,63,610**
- Part-time directors (where MD/WTD exists): 1% × ₹26,36,095 = **₹26,361**
- Part-time directors (where no MD/WTD exists): 3% × ₹26,36,095 = **₹79,083**

**Note:** The actual managerial remuneration paid (₹2,85,350) exceeds the individual 5% limit (₹1,31,805) and falls within the overall 11%…

Question 14

Lotus Ltd. was incorporated on 1st July 2019 to acquire a running business of Feel goods with effect from 1st April 2019. During the year 2019-20, total sales were ₹48,00,000 (₹9,60,000 for first six months). Gross profit ₹7,81,600. Expenses debited to P&L statement included: (i) Director's fees ₹60,000. (ii) Bad debts ₹14,400. (iii) Advertising ₹48,000 (under contract of ₹4,000 per month). (iv) Salaries and General Expenses ₹2,56,000. (v) Preliminary Expenses written off ₹20,000. (vi) Donation to a political party ₹20,000. Prepare a statement showing pre-incorporation and post-incorporation profit for the year ended 31st March 2020.

Accepted Answer

**Pre-incorporation and Post-incorporation Profit — Lotus Ltd. (Year ended 31st March 2020)**

**Period Identification:**
Lotus Ltd. was incorporated on **1st July 2019**, acquiring the business from **1st April 2019**.
- **Pre-incorporation period:** 1st April 2019 to 30th June 2019 = **3 months**
- **Post-incorporation period:** 1st July 2019 to 31st March 2020 = **9 months**

**Sales & Basis of Allocation:**
First 6 months (Apr–Sep) sales = ₹9,60,000; Last 6 months (Oct–Mar) = ₹38,40,000.
Assuming uniform sales in the first 6 months:
- Pre-incorporation sales (3 months) = ₹4,80,000
- Post-incorporation sales = ₹43,20,000
- **Sales ratio (Pre : Post) = 1 : 9**
- **Time ratio (Pre : Post) = 3 : 9 = 1 : 3**

**Statement of Pre-incorporation and Post-incorporation Profit**

| Particulars | Basis | Pre-Inc (₹) | Post-Inc (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gross Profit** | Sales ratio 1:9 | 78,160 | 7,03,440 |
| *Less: Expenses* | | | |
| Director's Fees | Post only (no directors pre-inc) | — | 60,000 |
| Bad Debts | Sales ratio 1:9 | 1,440 | 12,960 |
| Advertising (₹4,000 p.m.) | Time ratio 1:3 | 12,000 | 36,000 |
| Salaries & General Expenses | Time ratio 1:3 | 64,000 | 1,92,000 |
| Preliminary Expenses w/o | Post only (company-specific) | — | 20,000 |
| Donation to Political Party | Post only (company-specific) | — | 20,000 |
| **Net Profit** | | **720** | **3,62,480** |

**Disposal:**
- Pre-incorporation profit of ₹720 is transferred to **Capital Reserve** (it is a capital profit, …

Question 15

AT accepted the following bills drawn by BT: On 8th March 2021, ₹4,000 for 4 months. On 16th March 2021, ₹5,000 for 3 months. On 7th April 2021, ₹6,000 for 5 months. On 17th May 2021, ₹5,000 for 3 months. He wants to pay all the bills on a single day. Find out the average due date.

Accepted Answer

**Average Due Date Calculation**

The average due date is the single date on which all bills can be settled without any loss of interest to either party. It is computed by taking a **base date** (earliest due date), finding the number of days between each bill's due date and the base date, computing products (Amount × Days), and dividing the total product by the total amount.

**Step 1: Compute Due Dates** (Nominal due date + 3 days of grace)

- Bill 1: 8th March + 4 months = 8th July + 3 days = **11th July 2021**, ₹4,000
- Bill 2: 16th March + 3 months = 16th June + 3 days = **19th June 2021**, ₹5,000
- Bill 3: 7th April + 5 months = 7th September + 3 days = **10th September 2021**, ₹6,000
- Bill 4: 17th May + 3 months = 17th August + 3 days = **20th August 2021**, ₹5,000

**Step 2: Base Date** = Earliest due date = **19th June 2021**

**Step 3: Compute days from base date and products**

| Bill | Amount (₹) | Due Date | Days from Base | Product (₹) |
|------|-----------|----------|---------------|-------------|
| 1 | 4,000 | 11th July | 22 | 88,000 |
| 2 | 5,000 | 19th June | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 6,000 | 10th Sep | 83 | 4,98,000 |
| 4 | 5,000 | 20th Aug | 62 | 3,10,000 |
| **Total** | **20,000** | | | **8,96,000** |

**Average Days** = 8,96,000 ÷ 20,000 = **44.8 ≈ 45 days**

**Average Due Date** = 19th June 2021 + 45 days = **3rd August 2021**

Therefore, AT should pay all the bills on **3rd August 2021**.

Question 16

Recently a growing trend has developed for outsourcing the accounting function to a third party. What are the criteria based on which choice of such third party is made?

Accepted Answer

The selection of a third-party service provider for outsourcing accounting functions requires careful evaluation based on the following criteria:

**1. Competence and Professional Expertise:** The service provider must possess relevant professional qualifications (such as CA, CPA, or equivalent) and demonstrated experience in handling accounting functions similar in nature and complexity to the client's requirements. Knowledge of the client's industry and business operations is essential to ensure quality service delivery.

**2. Financial Stability and Credibility:** The service provider should have established financial viability and a sound professional reputation in the market. Assessment of their track record, longevity in business, and feedback from existing clients helps determine their reliability and ability to sustain services over the long term.

**3. Technological Infrastructure and Capability:** The service provider should have appropriate accounting software, ERP systems, and IT infrastructure aligned with the client's requirements. They must demonstrate capability to integrate with the client's existing systems and maintain current technology standards.

**4. Cost-Effectiveness:** The pricing structure should be reasonable and provide value for money. The evaluation should consider not only the service fees but also the quality of service, efficiency, and any hidden costs. A transparent fee structure with clearly defined service scope is essential.

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