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Suggested Answers · November 2013

CA Inter Adv Accounting

This page contains all 12 questions from the CA Inter Advanced Accounting Suggested Answers for the November 2013 attempt cycle, sourced from VSI Jaipur.

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Q.c 04 marks medium Partnership - Current Account with Interest Calculation ⚡ Try this Q →
Roshan has a current account with partnership firm. It has debit balance of ₹75,000 as on 01-07-2012. He has further deposited the following amounts: Date: 14-07-2012, Amount: ₹1,38,000 Date: 18-08-2012, Amount: ₹22,000 He withdraws the following amounts: Date: 29-07-2012, Amount: ₹97,000 Date: 09-09-2012, Amount: ₹11,000 Since Roshan's A/c in the ledger of the firm. Interest is to be calculated at 10% on debit balance and 8% on credit balance. You are required to prepare the current account for Roshan.
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Roshan's Current Account (in the books of the Partnership Firm)

The account records Roshan's deposits (credit entries) and withdrawals (debit entries). Interest is charged at 10% p.a. on debit balance and 8% p.a. on credit balance, calculated on a daily basis.

Step 1 — Running Balance after each transaction:

01-07-2012: Opening balance = ₹75,000 Dr
14-07-2012: Deposit ₹1,38,000 → Balance = 1,38,000 − 75,000 = ₹63,000 Cr
29-07-2012: Withdrawal ₹97,000 → Balance = 97,000 − 63,000 = ₹34,000 Dr
18-08-2012: Deposit ₹22,000 → Balance = 34,000 − 22,000 = ₹12,000 Dr
09-09-2012: Withdrawal ₹11,000 → Balance = 12,000 + 11,000 = ₹23,000 Dr

Step 2 — Interest Calculation Table:

PeriodFromToDaysBalance (₹)NatureRateInterest (₹)
101-0714-071375,000Dr10%267.12
214-0729-071563,000Cr8%207.12
329-0718-082034,000Dr10%186.30
418-0809-092212,000Dr10%72.33
509-0930-092123,000Dr10%132.33

Total Debit Interest = 267.12 + 186.30 + 72.33 + 132.33 = ₹658.08
Total Credit Interest = ₹207.12
Net Interest charged to Roshan = ₹658.08 − ₹207.12 = ₹450.96 (Dr)

Roshan's Current Account (Dr / Cr format)

Dr SideCr Side
01-07 Balance b/d75,000.0014-07 Cash/Bank1,38,000.00
29-07 Cash/Bank97,000.0018-08 Cash/Bank22,000.00
09-09 Cash/Bank11,000.0030-09 Balance c/d23,450.96
30-09 Interest450.96
Total1,83,450.96Total1,83,450.96

Closing Balance = ₹23,450.96 Dr (Roshan owes this amount to the firm as on 30-09-2012).

PLAN

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Time target 7 min 12 sec

1The skeleton

- First, build the running balance column — after every transaction, write the new balance AND tag it Dr or Cr; examiners look for this before they even check your interest math.
- Then draw your interest table with six columns: Period / From / To / Days / Balance / Rate / Interest — a missing column costs you a presentation mark even if all figures are correct.
- Count days as 'later date minus earlier date' and close the final period on the last day of the month (30-09 here) — forgetting to close at month-end is the single most common arithmetic error on this type.
- Split your totals: debit interest separate, credit interest separate, then net them — write 'Net interest charged = Dr Interest − Cr Interest' explicitly so the examiner sees your logic, not just a final number.
- Draw the formal T-account last, putting the net interest on the Dr side as a single line entry and balancing with Balance c/d — the ledger format is what earns the presentation mark, not the interest workings alone.

2Examiner-rewarded phrases

“Interest charged at 10% p.a. on debit balance and 8% p.a. on credit balance”“Balance carried down as on 30th September 2012”“Net interest debited to the account of the partner”

3Common trap

Don't fall for this

Watch out — most students either ignore the credit-balance period entirely or add both debit and credit interest on the Dr side instead of netting them off. If Roshan's account swings Cr for any period, that interest reduces what he owes — miss the netting and your closing balance is wrong even if every other figure is perfect.

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Q.d 04 marks medium Partnership - Average Due Date Calculation ⚡ Try this Q →
The following transactions took place between Thick and Thin. They desire to write their current account to average due date. Purchases by Thick from Thin: 9th July, 2013: ₹7,200 14th August, 2013: ₹12,200 Sales by Thick to Thin: 15th July, 2013: ₹18,000 31st August, 2013: ₹16,500 Calculate Average Due Date and the amount to be paid or received by Thick.
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Average Due Date Calculation between Thick and Thin

The base date taken is 9th July, 2013 (the earliest transaction date).

From Thick's perspective:
- Purchases by Thick from Thin = Amounts Thick owes to Thin
- Sales by Thick to Thin = Amounts Thin owes to Thick

Step 1: Amounts owed BY Thick TO Thin (Purchases)

DateAmount (₹)Days from 9 JulyProduct
9 July 20137,20000
14 Aug 201312,200364,39,200
Total19,4004,39,200

Step 2: Amounts owed TO Thick BY Thin (Sales)

DateAmount (₹)Days from 9 JulyProduct
15 July 201318,00061,08,000
31 Aug 201316,500538,74,500
Total34,5009,82,500

Step 3: Net Position

Net amount receivable by Thick = ₹34,500 − ₹19,400 = ₹15,100 (Thick is net receiver)

Net product = 9,82,500 − 4,39,200 = 5,43,300

Step 4: Average Due Date

ADD = Base Date + (Net Product ÷ Net Amount)
= 9 July + (5,43,300 ÷ 15,100)
= 9 July + 35.98 days
≈ 9 July + 36 days = 14th August 2013

Conclusion: The Average Due Date is 14th August 2013. On this date, Thick will receive ₹15,100 from Thin.

PLAN

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Time target 7 min 12 sec

1The skeleton

- State your base date in line 1 — write 'Base date taken as 9th July 2013 (earliest transaction date)' immediately; examiners tick this first and if it's buried or missing, your entire product column looks unverified.
- Split into two tables, clearly labelled — one for 'Amounts owed BY Thick TO Thin' (purchases) and one for 'Amounts owed TO Thick BY Thin' (sales); this labelling tells the examiner you understand the direction of obligation, which is where concept marks live.
- Show the product column explicitly — write Days × Amount = Product for at least one row; don't just put the final number, because step marks are awarded on the working, not the answer.
- Net the products AND the amounts separately before dividing — write Net Product ÷ Net Amount as a distinct line; if you divide gross figures you lose the structure mark even if your final date is correct.
- Round days and convert back to a calendar date explicitly — write '9 July + 36 days = 14th August 2013'; examiners need to see the date, not just '35.98 days', or the conclusion mark is at risk.
- End with a one-line verdict naming both party and direction — 'Thick will receive ₹15,100 from Thin on 14th August 2013'; this is the sentence the examiner circles to award the final mark.'

2Examiner-rewarded phrases

“'The base date is taken as the earliest date of transaction, i.e., 9th July 2013'”“'Average Due Date = Base Date + (Net Product / Net Amount)'”“'On the Average Due Date, Thick will receive ₹15,100 from Thin'”

3Common trap

Don't fall for this

Heads up — most students flip the perspective and treat purchases BY Thick as money coming IN to Thick. Purchases are what Thick OWES; sales are what Thin OWES. If you mix these up, your net amount inverts and you end up saying Thick pays instead of receives — full marks gone even if your arithmetic is spotless.

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Q.e 04 marks medium Computerized Accounting System ⚡ Try this Q →
Explain the reasons due to which the manual accounting system was replaced by the computerized accounting system in modern time.
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The transition from manual to computerized accounting systems in modern business has been driven by several compelling reasons:

Volume and Complexity of Transactions: Modern organizations process thousands of daily transactions across multiple locations and departments. Manual systems cannot efficiently handle such large volumes of data within reasonable timeframes. Computerized systems process enormous datasets instantly, making this scale of operations practical.

Speed and Efficiency: Computerized systems dramatically reduce the time required for transaction processing, ledger posting, trial balance preparation, and financial statement generation. Tasks that took weeks manually can now be completed in hours or minutes, enabling faster closing of accounts and timely decision-making.

Accuracy and Reliability: Automated calculations eliminate human errors in arithmetic, posting, and reconciliation. Once data is correctly entered, computerized systems ensure consistent and error-free processing, significantly improving the reliability of financial information.

Cost Effectiveness: While initial implementation costs are substantial, computerized systems result in long-term savings through reduced labor requirements, decreased error correction costs, and minimized audit adjustments. The return on investment justifies the transition for growing organizations.

Real-time Information: Computerized systems provide instant access to financial data, enabling management to generate reports on-demand for strategic decision-making. Managers can monitor cash flow, profitability, and other metrics continuously rather than waiting for periodic manual reports.

Data Storage and Retrieval: Historical financial data spanning years can be efficiently stored in digital formats and retrieved instantly. This is far more practical than maintaining physical record files, which consume significant space and require extensive time for retrieval.

Enhanced Security and Control: Computerized systems offer superior data protection through user access controls, password authentication, backup mechanisms, and automatic audit trails. All transactions are logged with details about who entered them and when, improving accountability.

Automation of Routine Tasks: Invoicing, bill payments, bank reconciliation, and other repetitive processes can be automated, freeing accounting staff to focus on analysis and interpretation rather than clerical work.

Regulatory Compliance: Computerized systems maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation automatically, making it easier to comply with statutory requirements. The Companies Act, 2013 and CARO 2020 recognize digital records as valid, and some provisions require digital maintenance of accounts.

System Integration: Modern computerized systems integrate seamlessly with inventory management, payroll, sales, and procurement modules, ensuring data consistency across the organization and eliminating duplicate data entry.

PLAN

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Time target 7 min 12 sec

1The skeleton

- Start with a one-line context sentence — 'In modern business, manual systems have been replaced by computerized accounting systems due to the following reasons:' — examiners reward a clean intro before your points, it signals you know this is a listed-reasons question.
- Write 4 distinct headed points — each with a bold heading like 'Speed and Efficiency:' followed by one supporting sentence — for a 4-mark question you need exactly 4 points, not 8, not 2; over-writing wastes time and under-writing drops marks.
- Pick the four highest-impact reasons — Volume of Transactions, Speed & Efficiency, Accuracy & Reliability, Real-time Information — these four appear in virtually every ICAI model answer on this topic and are your safest bet.
- Keep each explanation to 1-2 lines max — your job is to show the examiner you understand the reason, not write an essay; one crisp sentence of justification per point is all that earns the mark.
- End without a conclusion — this is a reasons-based list question, not a case study; a closing line wastes your precious 7 minutes and adds zero marks.

2Examiner-rewarded phrases

“Computerized accounting system ensures accuracy and reliability by eliminating manual errors in arithmetic and posting.”“Modern organizations handle large volumes of transactions which cannot be efficiently processed under manual systems.”“Real-time access to financial information enables management to take timely and informed decisions.”

3Common trap

Don't fall for this

Watch out — most students dump 8-10 reasons for a 4-mark question thinking more = more marks, but ICAI awards marks per distinct point, and rambling descriptions with no bold heading make it impossible for the examiner to count your points. Four clean headed points beat ten messy paragraphs every single time.

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Q.2 16 marks very hard Partnership Retirement - Asset Revaluation and Goodwill Trea ⚡ Try this Q →
Pathak, Quereshi and Ranjeet were partners sharing profits in the ratio 7 : 5 : 3 respectively. On 31st March, 2013 Quereshi retired when the firm's Balance Sheet was as follows: Liabilities—Capital Account: Pathak ₹8,50,000, Quereshi ₹6,20,000, Ranjeet ₹3,70,000; General Reserve ₹2,25,000; Trade Creditors ₹1,13,000; Total ₹21,78,000. Assets—Land & Building ₹10,00,000; Plant & Machinery ₹4,65,000; Furniture, Fixture & Fittings ₹2,30,100; Stock ₹1,82,200; Trade Debtors ₹2,00,000 Less: Provision for Bad Debts ₹6,000 (net ₹1,94,000); Cash at Bank ₹1,06,700; Total ₹21,78,000. It was agreed that: (i) Land & Building be appreciated by 20%. (ii) Plant & Machinery be depreciated by 10%. (iii) Provision for Bad Debts be made equal to 4% of Trade Debtors. (iv) Outstanding repairs bill amounting to ₹1,500 be recorded in the books of accounts. (v) Goodwill of the firm be valued at ₹3,00,000 and Quereshi's capital account be treated with such goodwill without raising goodwill account. (vi) Half of the amount due to Quereshi be immediately paid to him by means of a cheque and the balance be treated as a loan bearing interest @ 12% per annum. You are required to:
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Q.3 00 marks easy Sole Proprietorship - Profit/Loss Calculation with Adjustmen ⚡ Try this Q →
The details of Assets and Liabilities of Mr. 'A' as on 31-3-2012 and 31-3-2013 are as follows: Assets: Furniture ₹50,000 (31-3-2012), ₹— (31-3-2013); Building ₹— (31-3-2012), ₹1,00,000 (31-3-2013); Stock ₹1,00,000 (31-3-2012), ₹2,30,000 (31-3-2013); Sundry Debtors ₹60,000 (31-3-2012), ₹1,10,000 (31-3-2013); Cash in hand ₹11,200 (31-3-2012), ₹13,200 (31-3-2013); Cash at Bank ₹60,000 (31-3-2012), ₹75,000 (31-3-2013). Liabilities: Sundry Creditors ₹90,000 (31-3-2012), ₹70,000 (31-3-2013); Sundry Creditors ₹50,000 (31-3-2012), ₹80,000 (31-3-2013). (a) Mr. 'A' decided to provide depreciation on building by 2.5% and furniture by 10% for the year ended on 31-3-2013. Mr. 'A' purchased jewellery for ₹24,000 for his daughter in December 2012. He sold his car on 30-3-2013 and the amount of ₹40,000 is retained in the business.
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Q.4 00 marks easy Partnership Admission - New Partner Contribution and Goodwil ⚡ Try this Q →
After Quereshi's retirement, Pathak and Ranjeet admitted Swamy as a new partner with effect from 1st April, 2013. Pathak, Ranjeet and Swamy agreed to share profits in the ratio 2 : 1 : 1 respectively. Swamy brought capital of ₹2,00,000 and ₹3,80,000 in cash (including payment for his share of goodwill as valued by the old firm). The entire amount due to Quereshi was credited to Swamy's Capital Account. Adjustments were made in the capital account for Swamy's share of goodwill.
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Q.4 16 marks very hard Club Accounting, Receipts and Payments Account ⚡ Try this Q →
Highend Club appointed a new accountant for maintaining books of account. He prepared following Receipts and Payments A/c for the year ended on 31st March, 2013.
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Q.4 16 marks very hard Receipts and Payments Account, Income and Expenditure Accoun ⚡ Try this Q →
Do you agree with above Receipts and Payments Account? If not, prepare correct Receipts and Payments Account and Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2013 and Balance Sheet as on that date.
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Q.5 00 marks easy Statement of Affairs, Profit Calculation, Cash Flow Statemen ⚡ Try this Q →
You are required to: (i) Prepare statement of affairs as on 31-3-2012 & 31-3-2013. (ii) Calculate the profit received by 'A' during the year ended 31-3-2013. (b) Surya Ltd. has provided you the following particulars. Prepare Cash Flow from Operating Activities by Indirect Method in accordance with AS 3: Profit & Loss Account of Surya Ltd. for the year ended 31st March, 2013.
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Q.5 16 marks very hard Balance Sheet preparation ⚡ Try this Q →
On 31st March, 2013 Rose and Sen Ltd. provides to you the following ledger balances after preparing its Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2013: Credit Balances - Equity shares capital, fully paid shares of ₹10 each: ₹70,00,000; General Reserve: ₹15,49,100; Loan from State Finance Corporation: ₹10,50,000 (Repayable within one year ₹2,00,000); Loans - Unsecured (Long term): ₹8,47,000; Sundry Creditors for goods & expenses (Payable within 6 months): ₹14,00,000; Rent Receivable: ₹7,00,000; Provision for Taxation: ₹3,25,500; Proposed Dividend: ₹4,20,000; Provision for Dividend Distribution Tax: ₹71,400. Debit Balances - Calls in arrear: ₹7,000; Land: ₹14,00,000; Buildings: ₹20,50,000; Plant and Machinery: ₹36,75,000; Furniture & Fixture: ₹3,50,000; Stocks - Finished goods: ₹14,00,000; Raw Materials: ₹3,50,000; Sundry Debtors: ₹14,00,000; Advances - Short-term: ₹2,98,000; Cash in hand: ₹2,10,000; Balances with banks: ₹17,20,000; Preliminary Expenses: ₹93,100; Patents & Trade marks: ₹4,00,000. Additional information: (i) ₹20,000 fully paid equity shares were allotted as consideration for land & buildings; (ii) Cost of Building ₹25,00,000, Cost of Plant & Machinery ₹49,00,000, Cost of Furniture & Fixture ₹4,37,500; (iii) Sundry Debtors for ₹3,80,000 are due for more than 6 months.
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Q.7 16 marks very hard Share Capital and Investment Accounting ⚡ Try this Q →
Answer any four out of the following:
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Q.10 00 marks easy Insurance Claims ⚡ Try this Q →
A loss of profit policy was taken for ₹ 1,00,000. Fire occurred on 15th September, 2012. Indemnity period was for 3 months. Net Profit was ₹ 1,20,000 and standing charges (all insured) amounted to ₹ 43,990 for year ending 2011. Determine the Insurance Claim ?
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