Question: QUESTION 2 ( 2 9 marks ) Baker Ltd is a company with a 3 1 March financial year - end. Baker Ltd invests in

QUESTION 2(29 marks) Baker Ltd is a company with a 31 March financial year-end. Baker Ltd invests in various types of assets, such as property, share investments, etc., in order to diversify their business. The following trial balances of Baker Ltd were made available: Notes 31 March 2025 Dr /(Cr) Rand 31 March 2024 Dr /(Cr) Rand Ordinary share capital (1500000)(1500000) Preference share capital (2500000)(2250000) Retained earnings (202300)(78900) Revaluation surplus 1(200000)- Land at cost 120900002100000 Vehicles at carrying amount 217105001688000 Equipment at carrying amount 31010000980000 Fixed deposit 4250000- Share investment 5450000- Trade receivables 137200158000 Inventory 297000243000 Long-term borrowings (500000)(700000) Trade payables (200800)(197000) Bank overdraft (817100)(177100) Current tax payable (24500)(11000) Dividends payable 6-(255000)-- ANNEXURE I: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 297 HFAC231-1-Jan-Jun2025-FA2-CP-V3-10122024 The following items were included in Baker Ltds Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the financial year ended 31 March 2025: Notes Rand Profit on sale of land 1370000 Loss on scrapping of vehicle 260000 Depreciation vehicles 2172000 Depreciation equipment 372000 Interest expense 85000 Income tax expense 48000 Notes: 1. During the 2024 financial year, Baker Ltd purchased a piece of vacant land for business expansion purposes. They have since decided not to proceed with the planned business expansion and have therefore sold the piece of vacant land during the 2025 financial year. The remainder of the land was revalued for the first time on 31 March 2025. The land is not depreciated. 2. One of Baker Ltds vehicles was involved in an accident. Baker Ltd was not able to get the vehicle repaired; therefore, it had to be scrapped. The vehicle had a carrying amount of R605500 on the date it was scrapped. Baker Ltd received a cash payout from their insurance broker for the scrapped vehicle. Baker Ltd purchased a new vehicle to replace the one that had to be scrapped, which was paid for in cash. No other vehicles were bought or sold during the 2025 financial year. 3. No equipment was sold during the 2025 financial year. 4. On 31 March 2025, Baker Ltd deposited R250000 into a fixed deposit account. In terms of the fixed deposit account requirements, the R250000 is invested for a period of 5 years and can only be withdrawn at the end of the 5-year investment period. 5. Barker Ltds board of directors made a decision to invest in shares for trading purposes in an effort to expand their business. The shares are, therefore, held at fair value through profit or loss. The shares were bought on 31 March 2025. Therefore, no fair value adjustment was required for the 2025 financial year. 6. No dividend was declared for the 2025 financial year. ANNEXURE I: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 298 HFAC231-1-Jan-Jun2025-FA2-CP-V3-10122024 REQUIRED: Prepare Baker Ltds Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 March 2025 using the indirect method in accordance with IAS 7: Statement of Cash Flows. Show all workings clearly and reference accordingly. Comparative figures are not required. (28 marks) Communication skill: Presentation (1 mark)

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