Question: Berry Limited ( Ltd ) is currently in the process of finalising their financial statements for the year ended 3 1 December 2 0 1
Berry Limited Ltd is currently in the process of finalising their financial statements for
the year ended December The following events occurred since January
and February todays date:
A Current tax expense of R had been incorrectly debited to revenue in
B A debtor that owed Berry Ltd R at yearend was in financial difficulties at
year end and, as a result, the company processed a doubtful debt adjustment of
R against this account. In January the debtors lawyers announced
that it would be paying of all debts.
C A debtor that owed Berry Ltd R at yearend had their factory destroyed in
a labour strike in December As a result, this debtor has filed for insolvency
and will probably pay of the balance owing. Berry Ltd was unaware of this
debtors financial difficulties at December
D Inventory carried at R at yearend was sold for R in January
It had been damaged in a flood during July
E A court case was in progress at December in which Berry Ltd was the
defendant. No provision was raised at yearend because Berry Ltd disputed the
claims made. The court has since ruled against Berry Ltd but has not yet
indicated the amount to be paid to the claimant in damages. The companys
lawyers have estimated that an amount of R will be payable.
F Berry Ltd declared a dividend on February of R
REQUIRED:
Explain whether the above events should be adjusted for or not when finalising the
financial statements for the year ended December
If the event is an adjusting event, provide the relevant journal entries.
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