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Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

Debtors as appearing in Trial Balance are f $25,000$. Provision for doubtful debts is to be provided @ $5\%$ and $2\%$ of amount is to be provided for discount. What is the amount of debtors to be shown in balance sheet?

  1. f$23,750$

  2. f$23,250$

  3. f$23,275$

  4. f$1,750$

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

First, subtract the provision for bad debts (5% of 25,000 = 1,250), leaving 23,750. Then, calculate the discount on the remaining amount (2% of 23,750 = 475). Subtracting this gives 23,275.

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

The provision for discount on debtors is often provided in keeping with the concept of _______________.

  1. Conservatism

  2. Going Concern

  3. Materiality

  4. Consistency

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Conservatism:
This convention ensures that uncertainties and risks inherent in business transactions should be given a proper consideration. As per this convention the accountants follow the rule 'anticipate no profit but provide for all possible losses'. Examples Making provisions for Bad Debts, Making General Reserve, Valuing the stock at lower of cost or market value etc.

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

The net' profit of a sole proprietorship firm is f$1,320$(before commission). The manager of the firm gets$10/%$ commission on the net profit after charging such commission. Manager's commission would be ___________.

  1. f120

  2. f132

  3. f1,188

  4. f1,200

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The commission is calculated as (Profit * Rate) / (100 + Rate). Here, (1,320 * 10) / 110 = 120.

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

If Capital = $70,000$; Liability = $40,000$. 

Find Assets.

  1. $30,000$

  2. $1,10,000$

  3. $40,000$

  4. $70,000$

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Capital Employed is the total amount of investment made for running the business.

Capital Employed = Assets - Current Liabilities
OR
Assets = Capital Employed+Current Liabilities
Hence 
1,10,000 = 70,000 + 40,000.

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

T Ltd. has issued 14% debentures of Rs.20,00,000 at a discount of 10% in April, 2013 and the company pays interest half yearly on June 30, and December 31, every year. On March 31, 2014 the amount shown as interest accrued but not due in the balance sheet will be________.

  1. Rs. 1,40,000

  2. Rs. 2,10,000

  3. Rs. 2,80,000

  4. Rs. 70,000

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Interest is paid half-yearly on June 30 and December 31. From January 1 to March 31, there are 3 months of accrued interest. Interest = 20,00,000 * 14% * (3/12) = 70,000.

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

X limited is in the business of trading. It is to received Rs.$7,000$ from Vinod and to pay Rs.$8,000$ to Vinod. Similarly, it is to pay Rs.$8,000$ to Sudhir and to receive Rs.$9,000$ from Sudhir. Except above but after all the adjustment, the books of X Limited show the debtors balance at Rs.$72,000$ (Dr.) and creditors balance at Rs.$39,000(Cr.)$. The correct value of debtors and creditors to be shown in balance sheet would be___________.

  1. Debtors (Rs.$72,000$), Creditors (Rs.$39,000$)

  2. Debtors (Rs.$88,000$), Creditors (Rs.$55,000$)

  3. Debtors (Rs.$80,000$), Creditors (Rs.$47,000$)

  4. Debtors (Rs.$79,000$), Creditors (Rs.$46,000$)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

As per question,

Calculation of debtors

It implies Rs 7,000 from Vinod + Rs 9,000 from Sudhir + debtors balance at Rs.72,000 (Dr.) = Rs 88000

 

Calculation of creditors

It implies pay Rs.8,000 to Vinod + pay Rs.8,000 to Sudhir + creditors balance at Rs.39,000(Cr.) = Rs 55,000

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

Creating Reserve for Discount on Creditors 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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A reserve for discount on creditors reduces the liability (creditors) and increases the owner's equity (profit/gain).

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

Net profit before charging commission to General & Sales manager Rs. 1,65.920 The General Manager is entitled to commission of 10% on net profit after charging such commission and commission of sales manager.
The Sales Manager is entitled to commission of 5% on net profit after charging such commission and commission of General Manager.
Commission payable to General Manager.

  1. 7,214 & 14,428

  2. 14,428 & 7,214

  3. 16,592 & 8,296

  4. 8,296 & 16,592

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is a duplicate of question 455630. The General Manager's commission is 14,428.

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

Making Provision for Discount on Debtors 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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A provision for discount on debtors reduces the asset (debtors) and reduces owner's equity (as it is an expense).

Multiple choice elements of book keeping and accountancy adjustments in preparation of financial statements manager's commission on net profit preparation of final accounts preparation of financial statements

Sundry Debtors on $31^{st}$ March $2006$ are Rs. $55,200$ Further Bad debts are Rs. $200$:
Provision for doubtful debts are to be made on debtors $@ 5\%$ and also provision of discount on debtors $@ 2\%$ the amount of provision of discount on debtors will be __________.

  1. Rs. $1,045$

  2. Rs. $2,750$

  3. Rs. $1,100$

  4. Rs. $2,760$

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Net debtors = 55,200 - 200 (bad debts) = 55,000. Provision for doubtful debts = 5% of 55,000 = 2,750. Debtors after provision = 55,000 - 2,750 = 52,250. Provision for discount = 2% of 52,250 = 1,045.