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Provision and reserves - class-XII

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Trial balance provides you the following information:
Debtors                              80,000
Bad debts                            
2,000
Provision for bad debts        
4,000
It is desired to maintain a provision for bad debt of 
1,000. State the amount to be debited/credited in profit and loss account.

  1. 5,000 (Debit)

  2. 3,000 (Debit)

  3. 1,000 (Credit)

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The balance in provision for bad debts is appearing in trial balance Rs.4000, of which bad debts of Rs.2000 is written off. Balance lying in provision account is now Rs.2000. It is desired to maintain a provision for bad debts of Rs.1000 only, hence an excess provision of Rs.1000 to be written back to profit & loss account by crediting the profit & loss a/c. 


                                           Provision for Bad Debts A/c

Particulars                             Amount                   Particulars                     Amount
To Bad debts                         2000                    By  Op Balance b/f            4000
To Profit & Loss A/c               1000
To Clo Balance c/d                1000
                                             -----------                                                              ----------
                                                4000                                                                4000
                                             ------------                                                            -----------

The provision for establishment of a 'District Consumer Protection Council' was made by the year _________ .

  1. 1988

  2. 1993

  3. 2002

  4. 2008


Correct Option: C

Provisions are shown in liabilities along with ___________.

  1. Capital

  2. Long-term liabilities

  3. Current liabilities

  4. None of the Above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

provision is recorded in a liability account, which is typically classified on the balance sheet as a current liability.

X, Y and Z are partners in a firm.At the time of division of profit for the year there was dispute between the partners.Profits before interest on partner's capital was Rs.15,000 and Y demands interest at 24%p.a. on his loan of Rs.80,000. There was no agreement on this point.Calculate the amount payable to X, Y and Z respectively.

  1. Rs. 5,000 to each partner

  2. Loss of Rs. 4,200 for X and Z & Y will take home Rs.15,000

  3. Rs.3,400 for X, Rs. 8,200 for Y and Rs. 3,400 for Z

  4. Rs. 5,000 to each partner.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the absence of partnership deed, Interest on loan at 6% will be calculated and also profit will be shared equally.

Interest on loan = 80000*6/100 = 4800. 
Profit available for distribution = 15000 - 4800 = 10200 
Profit distributed = 10200/ 3 = 3400.
Share of X = 3400.
Share of Y = 3400+4800 = 8200
share of Z = 3400. 

The provision for discount on debtors is calculated on the amount of debtors ______________.

  1. before deducting the provision for doubtful debts

  2. left after deducting the provision for doubtful debts

  3. before deducting the actual bad debts and the provision for doubtful debts

  4. that is available at the time of calculating provisions


Correct Option: B

Debtor's A/c shows debit balance.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An asset is a resource with economic value that will provide benefit in future. Debtors are an assets for organisation because they will provide cash in future. All assets have debit balance according to real account rule. That's why Debtors's a/c shows debit balance. 

Provision for doubtful debts is _________________.

  1. Debited to Sundry Debtors Account

  2. Credited to Sundry Debtors Account

  3. Debited to Bad Debts Account

  4. Debited to Profit & Loss Account


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The provision for doubtful debts is the estimated amount of bad debt that will arise from accounts receivable that have been issued but not yet collected. Later, when you identify a specific customer invoice that is not going to be paid, eliminate it against the provision for doubtful debts.

Match List I (Provision of Partnership Act) with List II (Matters with which the provision are related) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I List II
Interest must be allowed at 6% p.a Drawings of Partners
No interest shall be allowed Net loss of the firm for an accounting year
No interest shall be charged Capitals contributed by the partners
Must be shared equally by all the partners unless otherwise agreed Loan given by a partner to the firm
  1. A - 1, B-3, C-2, D-4

  2. A - 4, B-3, C-2, D-1

  3. A - 3, B-2, C-4, D-1

  4. A - 4, B-3, C-1, D-2


Correct Option: D

Rebate on bills discounted is shown in the Balance Sheet as _______.

  1. Advances

  2. Other liabilities and provisions

  3. Other income

  4. Reserves & surplus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option B is correct one.

Rebate on Bills Discounted is also known as Discount Received in Advance, or, Unexpired Discount or, Discount Received but not earned. In bank balance sheet it shown under the head Other liability and provision.


Provision for income tax is shown in bank's Balance Sheet as _______.

  1. Contingent liability

  2. Contingent asset

  3. Borrowings

  4. Other liabilities and provisions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The provision for income taxes on an income statement is the amount of income taxes a company estimates it will pay in a given year.In the Balance sheet of bank it shown under the head other Liabilities and Provission.

Provisions are amounts set aside out of profits and other surpluses for:

  1. Meeting a liability arising out of arbitration

  2. Meeting a liability, the amount of which can be determined with exact figure

  3. Meeting an eventuality arising out of revaluation of assets in ordinary course of business

  4. Meeting known or unknown contingency that may arise in future.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A provision is an amount that you put in aside in your accounts to cover a future liability.

The purpose of a provision is to make a current year’s balance more accurate, as there may be costs which could, to some extent, be accounted for in either the current or previous financial year. These costs that distinctly belong to a specific year could be misleading if accounted for in the future.
A provision is not a form of saving, even though it is an amount that is put aside for a future possible cost or obligation. Provisions resulting impact is a reduction in the company's equity.
When accounting, provisions are recognized on the balance sheet and then expensed on the income statement.

Which Section of Companies Act 2013,describes the provisions regarding 'Additional Directors'?

  1. Section 160(1)

  2. Section 161(1)

  3. Section 262(3)

  4. Section 262(2)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Section 161(1) – Appointment of additional director

1.      The Board of directors may, if authorized by the articles, appoint additional directors. Such additional directors may hold office only up to the date of the annual general meeting.

2.       If the AGM of the company is not held or cannot  be held the person appointed as the additional director vacates his office on the last day on which AGM should have been held.

3.       It may be noted that a person who fails to get appointed as a additional director in a general meeting cannot be appointed as the additional director.

4.       If such a person, while he was the additional director of a company, had been appointed the Managing Director,  The latter appointment (i.e., the managing director) also ceases simultaneously with the termination of his directorship at the commencement of the annual general meeting.

Provision can be shown as ________ from asset.

  1. Deduction

  2. Addition

  3. Both A and B

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:


provision for anticipated expenditure is to be disclosed under the head 'current liabilities and provisions' whereas a provision for an anticipated loss (provision for doubtful debts) is to be shown as a deduction from the asset which is likely to result in a loss.

Give journal entry for:

Bad debts debited to profit and loss account.

  1. Profit & Loss A/c Dr.

    To Bad debts A/c

  2. Profit and Loss A/c Dr.

    To Provision for doubtful debts A/c

  3. Bad debts A/c Dr.

    To Sundry debtors A/c

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amount which is not recoverable from the debtors is called bad debts. Bad debts is a loss for the organization and should be debited to profit & loss account. Following journal entry will be passed:


Profit & Loss A/c                                Dr.
            To Bad Debts A/c

Objective of provision is ____________.

  1. To make more profit

  2. To ascertain incomes/gains

  3. To ascertain the correct profit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Provisions are created against the anticipated losses or for the expenses which are due but not paid. 

Objective of provision is to ascertain the true and correct profit by taking into consideration the probable losses for which exact amount cannot be ascertained.

_________ is made to know liability or expense pertaining to current accounting period.

  1. Provision

  2. Reserve

  3. Appropriation

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term provision refers to any of the following amounts :

1. The amount written off or retained by way of providing for depreciation, renewals or diminution in value of assets; or
2. The amount retained by way of providing for any known liability of which the amount cannot be determined with substantial accuracy.

Provision is created to cover a loss in the value of assets, or a loss or expenses, the amount of which cannot be determined with substantial accuracy.

___________ are those debtors who may pay but business firm isi not sure about the collection of full amount from them.

  1. Good Debts

  2. Bad Debts

  3. Doubtful Debts

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is correct. A debtor is a person that owes money to business due to sale of goods or services on credit. Doubtful debts are those debtors that might become a bad debt in future. 

Business is not sure about the collection of amount. In this case, a reserve is created known as reserve for doubtful debts.

__________ are those debtors from where collection of money is not possible and amount given as a credit is certain loss.

  1. Good Debts

  2. Bad Debts

  3. Doubtful Debts

  4. None


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bad Debt is a debt which is not collectible and is worthless to the Creditor. It is usually a product of the debtor which has gone for bankruptcy. Bad Debts can also occur when the collection cost is more than the amount of the debt.

_______ is shown either by way of a deduction from particular asset for which it is created.

  1. Provision

  2. Appropriations

  3. Reserve

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Provision is shown either on assets side by way of deduction from the respective asset in relation to which it has been created or on the liabilities side under the sub-head 'Provisions'

Sundry Debtors closing balance Rs. 20000 , Further Bad debts Rs. 1000 , Provision for Bad Debts 5% , Ascertain the amount of Provision______.

  1. 1900

  2. 800

  3. 850

  4. 950


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solution to the given problem is as under:


Sundry Debtors                                                  Rs.20000
Less: Further Bad Debts                                    Rs. 1000
                                                                           -----------------
Net Debtors                                                       Rs.19000

Provision for Bad Debts @ 5%  on Rs.19000   Rs.950.

Sales Rs. 50000, Cost of Goods Sold Rs. 30000, operating expenses Rs. 10000
Provision for tax @10% . calculate the provision for tax________.

  1. 1000

  2. 1500

  3. 1200

  4. 1100


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solution to the given problem is given below:


Sales                                                             Rs.50000
Less: Cost of Goods Sold                            Rs.30000
                                                                     -----------------
Gross Profit                                                  Rs.20000
Less:Operating Expenses                           Rs.10000
                                                                     -----------------
Profit before Tax                                          Rs.10000
Provision for Tax @10%                               Rs. 1000

__________ are those from where collection of debt is certain.

  1. Good Debts

  2. Bad debts

  3. Doubtful Debts

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is correct one.

Anyone having borrowed money or goods from another owes a debt and is under obligation its certain to return the goods or repay the money, usually with interest.

A decrease in the provision for doubtful debts would result in ______________.

  1. an increase in liabilities

  2. a decrease in working capital

  3. a decrease in net profit

  4. an increase in net profit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Provision for Doubtful Debts means the expense reported on the income statement or profit and loss A/c. If Provision for Doubtful Debts is the current period expense associated with the losses from normal credit sales, it will appear as an operating expense usually as part of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A). If a provision for doubtful debts would decrease then debit balance of profit and loss A/c would decrease and ultimately net profit would increase.

When depreciation provision method is used, asset is shown at ____________.

  1. cost price

  2. cost less depreciation

  3. replacement value

  4. scrap value


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
When provision for depreciation account is maintained: Every year, depreciation charged is credited to the Provision for Depreciation Account. At the year-end, in the Balance Sheet, the asset will continue to appear at the original cost and the total amount of depreciation provided will be shown in the Provision for Depreciation Account. Thus, the original cost of the asset and the total amount of depreciation charged is known from Balance sheet. For purposes of depreciation in the Balance Sheet, provision for depreciation may be deducted from the original cost of asset and the balance be shown in the outer column. Alternatively, assets may be shown at the original cost on the asset side and Provision for Depreciation may be shown on the liabilities side.

Which of the following statements is true in case of Joint Venture?

  1. Co-venturer's contribution of goods is debited in Joint Bank A/c.

  2. Co-venturer's contribution in cash is debited in Venturer's personal account.

  3. Discount on discounting of B/R is debited to Venturer's personal account.

  4. Sale proceed received is credited to Joint Venture Account.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A joint venture (JV) is a business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task. This task can be a new project or any other business activity. In a joint venture (JV), each of the participants is responsible for profits, losses, and costs associated with it. 

  • When the sales proceeds or collections Joint bank account. Dr. To joint venture account.  When the collections received by co- ventures  etc, are debited and expenses of joint venture, purchase of goods are credited.

The company maintains provision for bad debts at $5\%$ and its outstanding debtors at the end of the year was Rs 3,00,000. During the year, opening balance of provision for bad debt was Rs. 5000 and bad debt during the year was Rs. 10,000. The debit to profit and loss account for the year ended in respect of provision for debtors will be: 

  1. Rs. 50,000

  2. Rs. 25,000

  3. Rs. 20,000

  4. Rs. 15,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

New provision = 300000*5/100 = 15000
Old provision = 5000

Bad debts during the year = 10000
Calculation of charge in profit and loss account is : - 
New Provision + Bad debts - previous year Provision
 = 15000 + 10000 - 5000 
 = 20000

Opening balance of debtors is Rs. 18,000. $5\%$ provision for bad debt is required to be provided on debtors. If the debtor's balance is increased during the year by Rs. 5,000 and the provision for bad debt has a debit balance of Rs. 350 after transferring bad debts, the charge against the profit and loss account is:

  1. Rs. 1950

  2. Rs. 1500

  3. Rs. 650

  4. Rs. 550


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Option B is correct. 
New provision = 23000*5/100 = 1150 
new provision = 1150
old provsion = (350)
Charge against profit and loss is = New provision - old provision
                                                         1150 - ( -350)
                                                       = 1500

In the absence of specific provision in the partnership deed at what rate interest on drawing of the partners would be allowed ______ .

  1. 8%

  2. 10%

  3. 6%

  4. Nil


Correct Option: D

The entry for creating a provision for bad debts is ___________.

  1. debit provision for bad debts a/c and credit debtors a/c

  2. debit debtors a/c and credit provision for bad debts a/c

  3. debit provision for bad debts a/c and credit profit and loss a/c

  4. debit profit and loss a/c and credit provision for bad debts a/c


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

simple reason that out of the credit sales made during the particular year, some debts are likely to become bad in the next year due to non- payments. The correct accounting is to make provision for such likely bad debts every year 

The entry for creating a provision is :
  profit and loss A/C Dr.
  To Provision for Doubtful debts.

A Trial balance contains the following information: Discount allowed Rs.1,500. Provision for discount on debtors Rs.1,100. It is desired to make a provision for discount on debtors of Rs.1,800 at the end of the year.The amount to be debited to the Profit and loss Account is :

  1. Rs. 2,200

  2. Rs. 4,200

  3. Rs. 1,700

  4. Rs.3,200


Correct Option: A

While preparing final account, to make provision for discount on debtors. which of the following adjustment entry will be passed?

Provision for Discount on Debtors A/cTo Debtors A/c Dr.
Profit & Loss A/cTo Provision for Discount on Debtors A/c Dr.
Provision for Discount on Debtors A/cTo Trading A/c Dr.
Debtors A/cTo provision for Discount on Debtors A/c Dr.
  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D


Correct Option: B

It is supposed that on $31-12-2015$, the sundry debtors are amounted to Rs. $40,000$. On the basis of past experience, it is estimated that $5\%$ of the sundry debtors are doubtful. Also suppose that during the year $2014$ actual bad debts were Rs. $1,600$. What entry will be passed to create provision for doubtful debts?

  1. Profit & Loss a/c Rs. $2,000$(Dr.) & Provision for doubtful debts A/c Rs. $2,000$(Cr.)

  2. Provision for doubtful debts A/c Rs. $2,000$(Dr.) & Profit & Loss A/c Rs. $2,000$(Cr.)

  3. Provision for doubtful debts A/c Rs. $1,600$ (Dr.) & Profit & Loss A/c Rs. $1,600$(Cr.)

  4. Profit & Loss A/c Rs. $1,600$(Dr.) & Provision for doubtful debts A/c Rs. $1,600$(Cr.)


Correct Option: A

As per law which enterprise is required to make provisions for depreciation?

  1. Joint stock company

  2. Sole proprietor

  3. Partnership

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

Consider the following data and identify the amount which will be deducted from sundry debtors in balance sheet.

Particulars Rs.
Bad debts(from trial balance) $1,600$
Provision for doubtful debts(old) $2,000$
Current years' provision(new) $800$
  1. Rs. $400$

  2. Rs. $800$

  3. Rs. $2,000$

  4. Rs. $2,400$


Correct Option: B

If an accumulated provision for depreciation account is in use then the entries for the year's depreciation would be ________.

  1. debit Asset Account, credit Profit and Loss Account

  2. credit Profit and Loss Account, debit Provision for Depreciation Account

  3. credit Asset Account, debit Provision for Depreciation Account

  4. credit Provision for Depreciation Account, debit Profit and Loss Account


Correct Option: D

Which of the following statement is/are NOT correct?

  1. Provision for bad debts appears as a liability on the balance sheet

  2. The provision for bad debts is owed to the proprietor

  3. Bad debts could be less than the provision for bad debts

  4. Bad debts could exceed the provision for bad debts


Correct Option: B

Pick the odd one ________.

  1. Reserve for discount on creditors is credited to profit & loss account.

  2. Provision for discount on creditors is always made.

  3. Discount on creditors should be deducted from Sunday creditors in balance sheet.

  4. Both A & C.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Provision for Discount on Creditors. When the business makes prompt payments of its debts, it is bound to receive Discounts from its creditors.  A Provision for such discount is made in the current year itself so that that the discounts thus earned may be credited to the Profit and Loss Account of the current year.

Making Provision for depreciation is an example of __________.

  1. Increase in Asset & Owner's Liability

  2. Decrease in Asset & Owner's Liability

  3. Increase in Liability & Owner's Liability

  4. Decrease in Liability & Increase in Owner's Liability

  5. Increase in Liability & Decrease in Owner's Liability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Provision for depreciation means wherein the depreciation of an asset is accumulated in a different account called provision for depreciation. 

Making a provision would decrease the asset and owner's equity.

The Provision for discount on debtors is calculated _______________________.

  1. Before deducting additional Bad Debts

  2. Before deducting additional discount

  3. Before deducting provision for doubts from debtors

  4. After deducting provision for doubtful debts from debtors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The provision for doubtful debts is the estimated amount of bad debt that will arise from accounts receivable that have been issued but not yet collected. Later, when you identify a specific customer invoice that is not going to be paid, eliminate it against the provision for doubtful debts.

In other words, the amount of the provision for discount is calculated after deducting bad debts and provision for doubtful debts from sundry debtors. Suppose, sundry debtors total Rs. 20, 000; provision for doubtful debts is required at 5% and provision for discounts at 2 ½ %.

Total debtors account will be affected by ___________.

  1. Cash sales

  2. Credit sales

  3. B/R closing balance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Credit sales are debited to the individual debtors account and credited to sales account. 

Debtors account will be effected by credit sales. 

The provisions relating to inter-corporate loans are inter-alia laid down in :

  1. Section 370 of the Companies Act 1956

  2. Section 372 of the Companies Act 1956

  3. Section 372A of the Companies Act 1956

  4. Section 371 of the Companies Act 1956


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per Section 370 of the companies Act 1956 had the provisions related to inter-corporate loans. According to this section No company (the lending company") shall make any loan to, or give any guarantee, or provide any security, in connection with a loan made by any other person to, or to any other person by, anybody corporate , unless the making of such loan, the giving of such guarantee or the provision of such security has been previously authorised by a special resolution of the lending company.


Further, Section 370 of companies Act 1956 has been repealed by Section 186 of New Companies Act 2013

Give journal entry for:
For creating provision for doubtful debts.

  1. Provision for doubtful debts A/c    Dr.

    To Profit and Loss A/c

  2. Profit and Loss A/c      Dr.

    To Provision for doubtful debts A/c

  3. Bad debts A/c    Dr.

    To Sundry debtors A/c

  4. Profit & Loss A/c    Dr.

    To Bad debts A/c


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Provision for doubtful debt is created for the anticipated loss due to non recovery of the debtors amount. It is a charge to the profit & loss account. 

Following journal entry will be passed:

Profit & Loss A/c                                      Dr.
  To Provision for doubtful debts A/c

Which of the following is created by debiting the Profit and Loss Account ?

  1. Provision.

  2. Sinking fund for redemption of debentures.

  3. Dividend equalization fund.

  4. All of these.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Provisions are created for anticipated or estimated future losses or against the expenses which are due but not paid. 

Provisions are always created from the profit & loss account. 

Provision can be created for __________.

  1. Current assets

  2. Liabilities & assets

  3. Valuation adjustment for fixed asset

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A provision is an amount that you put in aside in your accounts to cover a future liability.
The purpose of a provision is to make a current year’s balance more accurate, as there may be costs which could, to some extent, be accounted for in either the current or previous financial year. These costs that distinctly belong to a specific year could be misleading if accounted for in the future.
A provision is not a form of saving, even though it is an amount that is put aside for a future plausible cost or obligation. Provisions resulting impact is a reduction in the company's equity.
When accounting, provisions are recognized on the balance sheet and then expensed on the income statement.

Provision can be created for any of the foloowing:

1. Current assets

2. Liabilities and assets

3. Valuation adjustment for fixed asset


Debtors are of $Rs.30000$
Bad debts are of $Rs. 6000$
Rate of provision for bad debt is $20$%
State what is the amount of Provision?

  1. $Rs.4800$

  2. $Rs.5000$

  3. $Rs.4000$

  4. $Rs.7000$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Provision for bad debts is created towards anticipated bad debts based on a certain percentage. 

Amount of provision for bad debts is calculated on the net debtors i.e. after deducting the actual bad debts from the debtors. 
Solution to the given problem is as under:

Debtors                           $Rs.30000$
Less: Bad Debts             $Rs. 6000$
                                        ----------------
Balance debtors             $Rs.24000$
                                       -----------------
Provision for bad debts @$20$% on $Rs. 24000$= $Rs.4800$

Give journal entry for:
Bad debts written off.

  1. Bad debts A/c Dr.

    To Profit & loss A/c

  2. Profit & Loss A/c Dr.

    To Provision for doubtful debts A/c

  3. Profit & loss A/c Dr.

    To Sundry debtors A/c

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amount which is not recoverable from the debtors is called bad debts. Bad debts has to be debited as an expense/loss and credited to sundry debtors account. 


1. Bad Debts A/c                                 Dr.
      To Sundry Debtors A/c 

Bad debts is a loss for the organization and should be debited to profit & loss account. 

2. Profit & Loss A/c                                Dr.
          To Bad Debts a/c


Instead of passing 2 separate entries, only 1 comprehensive entry can be passed:
Profit & loss A/c   Dr.
      To Sundry Debtors A/c

Debtors are of $Rs.20000$
Bad debts are of $Rs. 3000$
Rate of provision for bad debt is $10$%
State the amount for Provision?

  1. $Rs.1800$

  2. $Rs.2000$

  3. $Rs.1700$

  4. $Rs.2500$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Provision for bad debts is created towards anticipated bad debts based on a certain percentage. 

Amount of provision for bad debts is calculated on the net debtors i.e. after deducting the actual bad debts from the debtors. 
Solution to the given problem is as under:

Debtors                           $Rs.20000$
Less: Bad Debts             $Rs. 3000$
                                        ----------------
Balance debtors             $Rs.17000$
                                       -----------------
Provision for bad debts @$10$% on $Rs.17000$= $Rs.1700$

Debtors are of $Rs.20000$
Bad debts are of $Rs.5000$
Rate of provision for bad debt is $15$%
State the amount for Provision?

  1. $Rs.5000$

  2. $Rs.2250$

  3. $Rs.3500$

  4. $Rs.2000$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Provision for bad debts is created towards anticipated bad debts based on a certain percentage. 

Amount of provision for bad debts is calculated on the net debtors i.e. after deducting the actual bad debts from the debtors. 
Solution to the given problem is as under:

Debtors                           $Rs.20000$
Less: Bad Debts             $Rs. 5000$
                                        ----------------
Balance debtors             $Rs.15000$
                                       -----------------
Provision for bad debts @$15$% on $Rs.15000$= $Rs.2250$

A reserve is a ______________ against Profits.

  1. Charge

  2. Deducted

  3. Added

  4. Appropriation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Distribution of Profits against a reserve head to meet future needs are called appropriations. Eg. General Reserve, Revenue Reserve. 

 Reserve is created after the calculation of_______.

  1. Net loss

  2. Net profit

  3. Gross profit

  4. Capital


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reserves & surplus fund is created out of profits that are to be shared between the partners or share holders. Therefore fund created out of profit is a liability to the company and can be created only after the calculation of profit. Reserves & Surplus fund is created to meet future contingencies. If the contingency does not arise as expected this fund can be distributed among partners or distributed as dividends among shareholders. It can be used for issuing bonus shares. The decision how to make use of the funds will be done by the partners or in the case of a company in the AGM. 

Creation of reserve reduces taxable profits of the business.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since reserves are neither expenses nor losses, so these are not charged to profit & loss Account rather these are debited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account which is prepared after Profit and Loss Account.

Creation of reserve does not reduce the net profit but only reduces the divisible profits.

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