Questions and Answers of Corporate Accounting

The following are the Balance Sheets of H Ltd. and its subsidiary S Ltd. as at 31st December, 2015:H Ltd. acquired the shares in S Ltd. on 1st April, 2015. The Profit and Loss Account of S Ltd.
Following are the Balance Sheets of M Ltd. and N Ltd. as at 31st December, 2015:M Ltd. acquired the share in N Ltd. on 1st July, 2015. On 1st January, 2015, the Profit and Loss Account of N Ltd.
Super India Ltd issued 75,000 equity shares. The whole of the issue was underwritten as follows : A ---- 50%; B ---- 25%; C ---- 25%. Applications for 60,000 shares were received
M Ltd has authorised capital of ₹ 50,00,000 divided into 1,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 50 each. The company issued for subscription 50,000 shares at a premium of ₹ 10 each. The entire issue was
Gamma Ltd. issued 25,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at par. The issue was fully underwritten byAlpha ---- 40%;Beta ---- 40%;Zeta ---- 20%. Applications were received for 24,00,000 equity shares.
Ceeta Ltd. issued 25,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at par. The issue was underwritten by A, B and C as:A ---- 30%; B ---- 30%; C ---- 40%. Applications were received for
Plentiful Ltd. comes out with a public issue of share capital on 1.1.2017 of 10,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of 5%. ₹ 2.50 is payable on application (on or before 31.1.2017) and
Swiss Ltd. issued 40,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at par. The entire issue was underwritten as follows:A ---- 24,000 shares (firm underwriting 3,200 shares);B ---- 10,000 shares (firm
X Co. Ltd. was formed with a capital of ₹ 10,00,000 in ₹ 10 shares, the whole amount being issued to the public. The underwriting of these shares was as follows:M: 35,000;N: 30,000;O: 20,000;P:
Shiva and Bishnu working in partnership registered a Joint Stock Company under the name of "Om Bishnu Ltd" on 1st September, 2016 to take over their existing business with effect from 1st April,
Sarvottam Ltd was incorporated on January 1, 2016 with an authorised capital of ₹50,000 to take over the running business of Uttam Bros. from October 1, 2014. The following is the summarised Profit
A decides to convert his business into a limited company with effect from 1st January, 2016 and issues for cash 10,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at par to his friends and customers. From the
New Ventures Ltd. was incorporated on 1st July, 2016 with an authorised capital consisting of 5,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each to take over the running business of Rundown Brothers as from 1st
A company was incorporated on 1st July, 2016 to take over the business of Mr M as and from 1st April, 2016. Mr M’s Balance Sheet as at that date was as under:Debtors and Bank balances are to be
S. Nigam decided to covert his business into a limited company as and from 1st April, 2016, and decided to become a director on a monthly salary of ₹ 1,000. The company was duly incorporated on 1st
Tara Industries Ltd. agreed to take-over the business of Sri K. Basak from 31st March, 2016 in consideration of ₹ 66,000 to be discharged by the issue of equity shares only. On that day, the
ABC Ltd. was incorporated on 1.5.2016 to take over the business of DEF and Co. from 1.1.2016. The Profit and Loss Account given by ABC Ltd for the year ended 31.12.2016 is as under:Prepare a
M Co Ltd went into voluntary liquidation on 1st March, 2016. The following balances are extracted from its books on that date:Plant and machinery and buildings are valued at ₹1,50,000 and
Shri Chopra is appointed liquidator of Moon Company Limited, in voluntary liquidation, on 1 July 2016. Following balances are extracted from the books on that date:You are required to prepare a
On January 31, 2016 a compulsory order for winding up was made against X Company Limited, the following particulars being disclosed:Estimated liability for bills discounted was ₹ 6,000 estimated to
Optimists Ltd. resolved to wind up as on 31.12.2016 as members’ voluntary winding up. The Trial balance as on that date was:On 1.1.2017 the liquidator sold some of the assets to Optimists (2017)
The Balance Sheet of Bubble Ltd. as on 31st December, 2016 was as follows:The company went into liquidation on that date. Prepare Liquidator’s Statement of Account after taking into account the
The summarised Balance Sheet of Mathew Limited as on 31.3.2016 being the date of voluntary winding up is as under:Preference dividend is in arrears for two years. By 31.3.2016 the assets were
X Ltd. went into voluntary liquidation on 31st December, 2016 when their Balance Sheet read as follows:Preference dividends were in arrears for 2 years and the creditors included preferential
T Ltd. was placed in voluntary liquidation on 31 December, 2016, when the Balance Sheet was as follows:The preference dividends in arrears from 2013 onwards. The company’s article provide that on
The following particulars are extracted from the books of the Commercial Bank Ltd for the year ending 31st March, 2011:It is ascertained that proportionate discount not yet earned on the Bills
The following two term loan accounts were sanctioned by SBI Main Branch, New Delhi on 1st December, 2015. The details are given below: (i) (ii) (iii) Amount of Loan Period Basis of Installments Rate
The following information is available in respect of three bills discounted by SBI, Parliament House Street, New Delhi. (i) Amount of Bill (²) (ii) Date of discounting of the bill (iii) Due date of
The following is an extract from the Trial Balance of a Bank as on 31st March, 2016: Debit: Bills discounted 51,50,000. Credit: Rebate on bills discounted (1.4.2015) 30,501; Discount received
From the following particulars, prepare the Profit and Loss Account of ABN Bank Ltd for the year ending 31st March, 2016:Adjustments to be made:(a) Rebate on bills discounted ₹ 5,20,000;(b) Provide
From the following information, prepare the Profit and Loss Account of Ganapati Bank Ltd, for the year ended 31st March, 2016: Interest on Loans Interest on Fixed Deposits Rebate on Bills
Prepare the Profit and Loss Account of Syndicate Bank Ltd, for the year ended 31st March, 2016 from the following information:Provide 8,000 for depreciation, ₹ 20,000 for doubtful debts and ₹
From the following information prepare the Profit and Loss Account of Jawahar Bank Limited for the year ended 31st March, 2015. Also give necessary Schedules. Interest earned on term loans Interest
From the following balances of Punjab National Bank Ltd as on 31st March, 2016, prepare its Balance Sheet in the prescribed form:Adjustment:(a) Rebate on bills discounted ₹ 10,000.(b) Provide ₹
Prepare the Balance Sheet of Big Bank Ltd as on 31st March, 2016 from the following particulars:The reserve fund is equal to paid-up capital. The profit for the year is arrived at before making
The Asoka Bank Ltd owns premises. From the following particulars relating to its accounts, prepare the Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2016 (all figures in ₹). Authorised capital Subscribed
Following is the Trial Balance of the Kuber Bank Ltd as on 31st March, 2016 : (₹ ’000 omitted)Following information should be considered:(a) Provision for doubtful debts is required amounting to
Some of the items in the trial balance of Modern Bank Ltd as on March 31, 2016 were as follows:You are required to prepare the Profit and Loss Account of the Bank, maintaining the provision for
The following are the Ledger Balance (in ₹ thousands) extracted from the books of Vaishnavi Bank Ltd as on March 31, 2016.The bank's Profit and Loss Account for the year ended and Balance Sheet as
The following is the Trial Balance of Canara Bank Ltd as at 31st March, 2016Prepare Profit and Loss Account for the year ending 31st March, 2016 and a Balance Sheet as on that dateafter taking into
Following are the balances from the books of Everymans Bank Ltd as on March 31, 2016:Prepare the Profit and Loss Account for the year ending March 31, 2016 and also the Balance Sheet as on that date
The following are abridged accounting reports prepared for X Ltd:Name and calculate the ratios which indicates:(a) The rapidity with which accounts receivable are collected;(b) The ability of the
From the information given below, calculate :(i). Working Capital;(ii). Capital Employed;(iii). Current Ratio;(iv). Acid Test Ratio; and(v). Debt Equity Ratio. I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (1)
From the following annual statements of Pioneer Ltd., calculate the following ratios:(a) Gross Profit Ratio;(b) Current Ratio;(c) Liquid Ratio; and Debt Equity Ratio. I. II. III. IV. V. VIII. Pioneer
Following items appear in the accounts of X Ltd. as on 31st March, 2016:The value of all fixed assets reflect current price levels and adequate depreciation has been provided. You are required to
The following extracts of financial information relate to Curious Ltd. (figures in ₹ lakhs):(i) Calculate, for the two years Debt Equity Ratio, Quick Ratio and Working Capital Turnover Ratio;
The Balance Sheet of Y Ltd. stood as follows as on:You are given the following information for the year 2015-16:Sales 600; PBIT 150; Interest 24; Provision for Tax 60; Proposed Dividend 30. All the
A business furnishes you with the following details:A year may be taken to be of 360 days. You are asked to:(i) Work out inventories turnover and debtors turnover ratios;(ii) calculate the operating
Important ratios of a firm for the year 2015 are given below:The firm expects an increase of 50% in sales in the ensuing year. Estimate the working capital requirement of the firm for the ensuing
From the following details available, prepare a summarised Balance Sheet of ABC Ltd., as at 31st December, 2015: Fixed assets to Networth Current Ratio Acid Test Ratio Reserves included in the
From the following ratios and information relating to the activities of Bengal Traders Ltd., find out(a) Sales for the year 2015;(b) Sundry Debtors on 31.12.2015;(c) Sundry Creditors on
Shri Devdas asks you to prepare his Balance Sheet from the particulars furnished hereunder: Inventories velocity 6; Gross profit margin 20%; Capital turnover ratio 2; Fixed assets turnover ratio 4;
From the following information, prepare the Balance Sheet of Rameshpathy as on 31.3.2016: Fixed Assets Working capital Current ratio Fixed assets to turnover G.P. Debtors' velocity Creditors'
Prepare a Balance Sheet from the particulars furnished hereunder: Inventories velocity 6 Gross profit margin 20% Capital tumover ratio 2 Gross profit 60,000 Difference in Balance Sheet represents
Based on the following information of the financial ratios prepare Balance Sheet of Star Enterprises Ltd as ofDecember 31, 2015. Explain your workings and assumptions: Current Ratio 2.5 Liquidity
From the following information of X Engineering Co., computethe proforma Balance Sheet if its sales are ₹ 16,00,000. Sales to Networth 2.3 times Current Liabilities to networth 42% Total
From the following information, make out a statement of proprietors’ fund with as many details as possible: (i) Current Ratio 2.5 (ii) Liquid Ratio 1.5 (iii) Proprietory Ratio (fixed
The Balance Sheet of Major Limited as on 31st March, 2016 is as under:The company wishes to forecast Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2017.The following additional particulars are available:(i) Fixed
Following are the ratios relating to the trading activities of an organisation:Gross Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2016 was ₹ 7,50,000. Inventories as on 31st March, 2016 was ₹ 30,000
With the help of information given below, prepare Statement of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet of Sunshine Ltd.(a) Gross Profit ratio 25%;(b) Net Profit / Sales 20%;(c) Sales Inventory ratio 10;(d)
The financial information of Good Luck Ltd. for the year 2015 are given below: Ratio of Current Assets to Current Liabilities Liquidity Ratio (Debtors and Bank balance to current liabilities) Issued
From the following information, prepare the projected Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the next financial year ending December 31, 2015 and the projected Balance Sheet as on that date:Cost of
From the following information of Sakoor Ltd., for the year ending 31st March, 2016 examine the details from the point of view of(i) Solvency position(ii) Profitability position. Also comment on the
Complete the following annual financial statement on the basis of ratios given below: Dr. To Cost of goods sold To Operating expenses To Eamings before interest and tax To Debenture Interest To
The Balance Sheet of Pilcom Ltd. for the last 3 years read as below (all figures in ₹ lakhs):Sales excludes excise duty and sales tax at 20%.Calculate for the years 2015 and 2016:(i) Fixed Assets
You are given the following particulars relating to the year ended 31st March, 2016: (a) Total Sales (b) Cost of Goods Sold (c) Expenses for the year (d) The position of current assets and
(a) What do you mean by Cash Flow Statement?(b) What are the objectives of Cash Flow Statement?
Dividends received by financial enterprise is shown in the Cash Flow Statement under :A. Operating ActivitiesB. Investing ActivitiesC. Financing Activities
Ascertain cash from operation for the year 2015-16. Compute Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities from the following: (a) Profit and Loss Account balance : on 31.03.2015 on 31.03.2016 (b) Other
What are the advantages and limitations of Cash Flow Statement?
Dividends received by other than financial enterprises is shown in the Cash Flow Statement under :A. Operating ActivitiesB. Investing ActivitiesC. Financing Activities
From the following information, calculate Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities:Additional information:(1) During the year, a machine costing ₹ 80,000 with an accumulated depreciation of ₹
Define:(i) Cash Equivalents;(ii) Operating Activities;(iii) Investing Activities;(iv) Financing Activities.
Interest paid by other than financial enterprise is shown in the Cash Flow Statement under :A. Operating ActivitiesB. Investing ActivitiesC. Financing Activities
From the information given below relating to Y Ltd., calculate Cash Flows from Operating Activities: (a) Operating profit before changes in Operating assets (b) Debtors (Decrease) (c) Stock
What are the different methods of calculating ‘Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities’? Explain any one of the methods in details.
From the following Balance Sheet of AB Ltd. prepare a Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31.3.2016:Additional information:(a) Dividend of ₹ 23,000 was paid.(b) Income tax paid during the year
Interest received by other than financial enterprises is shown in the Cash Flow Statement under :A. Operating ActivitiesB. Investing ActivitiesC. Financing Activities
Explain why it is dangerous when analysing Balance Sheets to concentrate attention only on movements of cash balances rather than in working capital.
How should the revaluation of a fixed asset be treated in a cash flow statement ?A. It should be included in the cash flow from financing activities;B. It should be included in the cash flow from
From the following Balance Sheet of Techno India Ltd., prepare a Cash Flow Statement as per AS----3: Balance Sheet of Techno India Ltd. as at 31st December, 2015 and 2016 2015 (3) (3) I. EQUITY AND
Explain why it is more important to manage long-term profitability than short-term cash flow.
Which of these items could appear in the company’s Cash Flow Statement prepared under AS----3 "Cash Flow Statement" ?1. Dividend received;2. Bonus issue of shares3. Dividend paid4. Surplus on
Which of the following items could appear in a company’s cash flow statement prepared as per AS----3 (Cash Flow Statement) ?1. proposed dividends2. rights issue of shares3. bonus issue of shares4.
From the following Balance Sheet of JP International, prepare a Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st December, 2015 and 2016:Additional information available on 31.12.2016:(a) Accumulated
An extract from a cash flow statement prepared by a trainee accountant is shown below:Which of the following criticisms of this extract are correct ?1. Depreciation charges should have been added,
The following are Summarised Balance Sheet of CD Ltd. as on 31st March, 2015 and 2016:Additional information:(i) 10% Dividend was paid during 2015-16.(ii) Machinery for ₹ 60,000 was purchased and
Which of the following assertions about cash flow statements is / are correct ?1. A cash flow statement prepared using direct method produces a different figure for operating cash flow from that
From the following Balance Sheet of R S Enterprise Ltd., prepare Cash Flow Statement as per AS----3 and comment on it.Other information available on 31.3.2016:(i) An old furniture (valued at ₹
The Balance Sheet of Fox Ltd at 31st December, 2014 and 2015 are given below:Notes:1. Fixed AssetsDuring the year, land carried in the accounts at cost ₹ 8,00,000 was revalued to ₹ 12,00,000. No
Part of the process of preparing a company’s cash flow statement is the calculation of cash inflow from operating activities. Which of the following statements about that calculation using indirect
Which of the following items could appear in a company’s cash flow statement ?1. Surplus on revaluation of fixed assets.2. Proceeds from issue of debentures.3. Proposed dividend.4. Bad debts
Kabir Limited sold a building at a profit. How this transaction be treated in the company’s cash flow statement? A B C Proceeds of Sale Cash inflow under financing activities Cash inflow under
Usha Limited had the following condensed Trial Balance as at 31.3.2015:During 2015-16, the following transactions took place:(i) A tract of land was purchased for ₹ 7,750 cash.(ii) Bonds payable in
From the following information prepare a Cash Flow Statement as per AS-3:Additional information:(a) During the year the company paid ₹ 2,00,000 as equity dividend and ₹ 50,000 as preference
A cash flow statement prepared in accordance with AS----3 "Cash Flow Statement" opens with the calculation of cash flow from operating activities from the net profit before taxation. Which of the
From the following information, prepare a Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2016:Additional information:(a) Dividend of ₹ 23,000 was paid during the year.(b) Net profit for the
In the course of preparing a company’s cash flow statement, the following figures are to be included in the calculation of net cash from operating activities (all figures in rupees):Depreciation
The Balance Sheets of H.P. Ltd.. are given below:Additional information:(i) During the year 2015, fixed assets (valued as ₹ 20,000 depreciation written-off ₹ 60,000) was sold for ₹ 16,000.(ii)
The Balance Sheet of Steady Growth Ltd for the year ended 31st March, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:Additional information:(i) The company sold one fixed asset for ₹ 1,00,000, the cost of which was

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