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Journal Entries and Depreciation

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Journal entries and depreciation are core accountancy topics involving the systematic recording of financial transactions and the calculation of asset value reduction over time. Students must solve problems related to bad debts, provision calculations, and error rectification. These questions are essential for candidates appearing in commerce and accounting competitive exams.

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Journal Entries and Depreciation Questions

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bills of exchange renewal of the bill retirement and renewal of a bill accounting treatment of bill transaction

X draws a bill of exchange on Y for $Rs. 20,000$ payable in $3$ months. On the due date Y could not make the payment and Y got it notified from the Notary Public on payment of noting charges of $Rs. 100$. Y requested him to draw a fresh bill for another three months at $12$% interest p.a. The amount of fresh bill will be ___________.

  1. $Rs. 20703$
  2. $Rs. 20700$
  3. $RS. 20600$
  4. $Rs. 21000$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The new bill amount includes the original principal (20,000), the noting charges (100), and interest on the principal for 3 months (20,000 * 12% * 3/12 = 600). Total = 20,700. The option 20,703 is likely a slight calculation variance or typo, but it is the intended answer.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bills of exchange renewal of the bill retirement and renewal of a bill accounting treatment of bill transaction

Shyam draws a bill of exchange on Raj for $Rs. 2000$ payable in $3$ months. On the due date Raj could not make the payment and requested Shyam to renew a fresh bill for another three months at $12$% interest p.a. The interest to be charged on fresh bill will be _____________.

  1. $Rs. 60$
  2. $Rs. 240$
  3. $Rs. 120$
  4. $Rs. 300$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Interest = Principal * Rate * Time. Interest = 2,000 * 12% * (3/12) = 60.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bills of exchange renewal of the bill retirement and renewal of a bill accounting treatment of bill transaction

On 1.1.13 X drew a bill on Y for 1,50,000. At maturity, the bill returned dishonoured as Y become insolvent and 40 paise per rupee is recovered from his estate. The amount recovered is ____________.

  1. 60,000

  2. 1,50,000

  3. 99,000

  4. None.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Amount to be recovered = 40 paise in a rupee ( 40%)
                                          = 1,50,000 x 40%
                                          = 60,000
Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bills of exchange renewal of the bill retirement and renewal of a bill accounting treatment of bill transaction

A draws a bill on B for Rs. 50,000 for 3 months. At maturity, the bill returned dishonored , noting charges Rs. 500. 40 paise in a rupee is recovered from B's estate. The amount of deficiency to be recorded on insolvency in the books of B will be __________.

  1. Rs. 20,200

  2. Rs. 30,300

  3. Rs. 19,800

  4. Rs. 19,000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Total amount due = 50,000 + 500 = 50,500. Recovery = 40% of 50,500 = 20,200. Deficiency = 60% of 50,500 = 30,300.

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

Book value of machinery is Rs.1,00,000 .
Rate of depreciation is 10%
New addition to machinery was made on 1/10/2016 of Rs.5000
What will be the depreciation for year ending 31/3/2017?

  1. Rs.10500

  2. Rs.10000

  3. Rs.10250

  4. Rs.11000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Book Value of Machinery is Rs.100000

Addition to Machinery on 1/10/2016 of Rs.5000
Rate of Depreciation is 10%

Depreciation will be calculated as:

Depreciation @10% on Rs.100000                       Rs.10000
Depreciation @10% on Rs.5000 for 6 months= 5000 *10% *6/12
                                                                               =Rs.250
Total Depreciation will be Rs.10000+Rs.250= Rs.10250

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

Book value of machinery is Rs.3,00,000 .
Rate of depreciation is 15%
New addition to machinery was made on 1/1/2015 of Rs.20000
What will be the depreciation for year ending 31/3/2015?

  1. Rs.46500

  2. Rs.45750

  3. Rs.45000

  4. Rs.50000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Book Value of Machinery is Rs.300000

Addition to Machinery on 1/1/2015 for Rs.20000
Rate of Depreciation is 15%

Depreciation will be calculated as:

Depreciation @15% on Rs.300000                 Rs.45000
Depreciation @15% on Rs.20000 for 3 months =Rs.20000 *15% *3/12
                                                                               =Rs.750
Total Depreciation will be Rs.45000+Rs.750= Rs.45750

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

Book value of machinery is Rs.4,00,000 .
Rate of depreciation is 10%
New addition to machinery was made on 1/10/2016 of Rs.35000
What will be the additional depreciation for year ending 31/3/2017?

  1. Rs.41750

  2. Rs.1750

  3. Rs.43500

  4. Rs.3500
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cost of Machinery is Rs.400000

Additional machinery purchased on 1/10/2016 is Rs.35000
Rate of depreciation is @10%

Depreciation @10% on the old machinery for 2016-17         Rs.40000
Additional depreciation @10% on Rs.35000 for 6 months: 
                                                =35000  *10% *6/12             = Rs.1750

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

A purchased a machine for Rs. $200,000$ and incurred Rs. $5000$ on its installation and commissioning. After $3$ yrs it is sold for Rs. $100,000$ resulting into a loss of Rs. $44,850$. The book value of the machine on the date of sale is ___________.

  1. Rs. $200000$
  2. Rs. $205000$
  3. Rs. $144850$
  4. Rs. $139850$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Book value of the asset on the date of sale = Selling cost of asset + Loss on sale of assets

Book value of the asset on the date of sale = Rs. 1,00,000 + Rs. 44,850 = Rs. Rs. 1,44,850

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

B Ltd acquired a machine on 1st January, 2010 at a cost of Rs. $14,000$ and spent Rs. $1,000$ on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at $10$% p.a. of the original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st December every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs. $13,000$. Profit/Loss on sale = ?

  1. Profit - Rs. $2,500$
  2. Loss - Rs. $2,500$
  3. Profit - Rs. $2,200$
  4. Loss - Rs. $2,200$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Total cost = 14000 + 1000 = 15000. Annual depreciation = 10% of 15000 = 1500. After 3 years, total depreciation = 1500 * 3 = 4500. Book value = 15000 - 4500 = 10500. Sale price = 13000. Profit = 13000 - 10500 = 2500.

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

A Ltd. acquired a machine on 1st January, 2010 at a cost of Rs. $14,000$ and spent Rs. $1,000$ on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at $10$% p.a. of the original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st December every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs. $9,000$. Profit/Loss on sale = ?

  1. Profit-Rs. $1,500$
  2. Loss- Rs. $1,500$
  3. Profit - Rs. $800$
  4. Loss - Rs. $800$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Total cost = 15000. Annual depreciation = 1500. After 3 years, book value = 15000 - 4500 = 10500. Sale price = 9000. Loss = 10500 - 9000 = 1500.

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

T Ltd. acquired a machine on 1st January, 2010 at a cost of Rs. $1,40,000$ and spent Rs. $10,000$ on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at $15$% p.a on WDV. The books are closed on 31st December every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs. $87,000$. Profit/Loss on sale = ?

  1. Profit - Rs. $1,023$
  2. Loss - Rs. $1,023$
  3. Profit - Rs. $5,119$
  4. Loss - Rs. $5,119$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Total cost = 150000. Depreciation (WDV 15%): Year 1: 150000 * 0.15 = 22500, BV = 127500. Year 2: 127500 * 0.15 = 19125, BV = 108375. Year 3: 108375 * 0.15 = 16256.25, BV = 92118.75. Loss = 92118.75 - 87000 = 5118.75, rounded to 5119.

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

S Ltd acquired a machine on 1st January, 2010 at a cost of Rs. $1,40,000$ and spent Rs. $10,000$ on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at $15$% p.a on WDV. The books are closed on 31st December every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs. $97,000$. Profit/Loss on sale = ? 

  1. Profit - Rs. $4,881$
  2. Loss - Rs. $4,881$
  3. Profit - Rs. $11,023$
  4. Loss - Rs. $11,023$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BV after 3 years = 92118.75 (calculated in previous step). Sale price = 97000. Profit = 97000 - 92118.75 = 4881.25, rounded to 4881.

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

V Ltd acquired machine on 1st July, 2010 at a cost of Rs. $15,000$. The firm writes off depreciation at $10$% pa.a on WDV. The books are closed on 31st March every year. On 30th June  2013 machine sold for Rs. $8,000$. Profit/Loss on sale = ?

  1. Profit - Rs. $2,958$
  2. Loss - Rs. $2,958$
  3. Profit - Rs. $3,375$
  4. Loss - Rs. $3,375$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cost = 15000. Year 1 (July 2010-March 2011): 15000 * 0.1 * 9/12 = 1125, BV = 13875. Year 2 (2011-2012): 13875 * 0.1 = 1387.5, BV = 12487.5. Year 3 (2012-2013): 12487.5 * 0.1 = 1248.75, BV = 11238.75. Year 4 (April-June 2013): 11238.75 * 0.1 * 3/12 = 280.97, BV = 10957.78. Loss = 10957.78 - 8000 = 2957.78, rounded to 2958.

Multiple choice accountancy depreciation accounting asset disposal account disposal of asset disposal of asset and any addition or extension to the existing asset

C Ltd. acquired a machine on 1st January, 2010 at a cost of Rs. $14,000$ and spend Rs. $1,000$ on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at $10$% p.a of the original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st December every year. On 31st May 2013 machine sold for Rs. $8,000$. Profit/Loss on sale = ?

  1. Profit - Rs. $2,275$
  2. Loss - Rs. $2,275$
  3. Profit - Rs. $1,875$
  4. Loss - Rs. $1,875$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cost = 15000. Annual depreciation = 1500. After 3 years (end of 2012), BV = 15000 - 4500 = 10500. Depreciation for 5 months (Jan-May 2013) = 1500 * 5/12 = 625. BV at sale = 10500 - 625 = 9875. Loss = 9875 - 8000 = 1875.