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 31 December 2012. The following events occurred since 1 January
2013 and 28 February 2013(todays date):
A. Current tax expense of R20000 had been incorrectly debited to revenue in 2012.
B. A debtor that owed Berry Ltd R100000 at year-end was in financial difficulties at
year end and, as a result, the company processed a doubtful debt adjustment of
R30000 against this account. In January 2013, the debtors lawyers announced
that it would be paying 40% of all debts.
C. A debtor that owed Berry Ltd R150000 at year-end had their factory destroyed in
a labour strike in December 2012. As a result, this debtor has filed for insolvency
and will probably pay 60% of the balance owing. Berry Ltd was unaware of this
debtors financial difficulties at 31 December 2012.
D. Inventory carried at R100000 at year-end was sold for R80000 in January 2013.
It had been damaged in a flood during July 2010.
E. A court case was in progress at 31 December 2012, in which Berry Ltd was the
defendant. No provision was raised at year-end 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 R300000 will be payable.
F. Berry Ltd declared a dividend on 05 February 2013 of R25000.
REQUIRED:
Explain whether the above events should be adjusted for or not when finalising the
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012.
If the event is an adjusting event, provide the relevant journal entries.

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