In: Accounting
Q1. The trial balance of Norr Ltd at 31 December 20X7 appeared as follows:
£ |
£ |
|
Ordinary shares of £1 - fully paid |
50,000 |
|
Purchases |
220,000 |
|
Retained profit |
30,000 |
|
Freehold property - cost |
80,000 |
|
Fixtures - cost |
15,000 |
|
Fixtures - accumulated depreciation |
9,000 |
|
Rates |
3,000 |
|
Motor vehicles - cost |
28,000 |
|
Motor vehicles - accumulated depreciation |
14,000 |
|
Insurance |
2,000 |
|
Inventory |
40,000 |
|
Trade receivables |
30,000 |
|
Trade payables |
24,000 |
|
Sales |
310,000 |
|
Bank |
12,100 |
|
12% debentures |
40,000 |
|
Debenture interest |
2,400 |
|
Wages and salaries |
34,000 |
|
Heat and light |
4,100 |
|
Professional fees |
3,900 |
|
General expenses |
1,200 |
|
Motor expenses |
2,000 |
|
Provision for doubtful debts |
1,000 |
|
Bad debts |
300 |
|
478,000 |
478,000 |
Additional information:
Fixtures and fittings 10 per cent
Motor vehicles 20 per cent
The company's policy is to provide a full year's depreciation in the year of acquisition and no depreciation in the year of disposal.
REQUIRED:
Prepare an Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the year to 31 December 20X7.
Q2. Identify and discuss the key characteristics that accounting information should possess in order to satisfy the needs of the users of that information. What conflicts can arise between those characteristics and how can they be resolved?
Q3. Explain why a business depreciates assets and what the resulting net book value in the balance sheet represents.
Q4.Identify 3 different types of business entities and summarise the key characteristics of each.
Norr Ltd | ||
Income Statement | ||
For the year ending Dec 20X7 | ||
Particulars | Calculation | Amount |
Sales | 310000-3000 | 307,000.00 |
Purchases | 220,000.00 | |
Gross Profit | 87,000.00 | |
Expenses: | ||
Insurance | 2000-200 | 1,800.00 |
Debenture Interest | 12%*40000 | 4,800.00 |
Wages and Salaries | 34,000.00 | |
Heat and Light | 4100+320 | 4,420.00 |
Professional Fees | 3900+1500 | 5,400.00 |
General Expenses | 1,200.00 | |
Motor Expenses | 2,000.00 | |
Bad Debts | 300+(4%*30000)-1000 | 500.00 |
Loss on sale of motor vehicle | 8000-1600-1600-1600-3000 | 200.00 |
Depreciation expense | 10%*15000+20%*(28000-8000) | 5,500.00 |
Rates | 3000-400 | 2,600.00 |
Total Operating Expenses | 62,420.00 | |
Net Income | 24,580.00 |
Balance Sheet | Amount/Calculations | Total Amount |
Current Assets: | ||
Bank | 12,100.00 | |
Trade Receivables | 30,000.00 | |
Provision for doubtful debts | 4%*30000 | (1,200.00) |
Inventory | 40,000.00 | |
Prepaid Insurance | 200.00 | |
Prepaid Rates | 400.00 | |
Total Current Assets | 81,500.00 | |
Fixed Assets | ||
Freehold Property | 80,000.00 | |
Fixtures Cost | 15,000.00 | |
Fixtures - accumulated depreciation | `-9000-1500 | (10,500.00) |
Motor vehicles - cost | 28000-8000 | 20,000.00 |
Motor vehicles - accumulated depreciation | `-14000+1600+1600+1600-4000 | (13,200.00) |
Total Fixed Assets | 91,300.00 | |
Total Assets | 172,800.00 | |
Liabilities | ||
Debentures Interest Payable | 2,400.00 | |
12% Debentures | 40,000.00 | |
Trade Payables | 24,000.00 | |
Heat and Light Payable | 320.00 | |
Professional Fees Payable | 1,500.00 | |
Total Liabilities | 68,220.00 | |
Shareholders Equity | ||
Ordinary shares of £1 - fully paid | 50,000.00 | |
Retained Profit | 30000+24580 | 54,580.00 |
Total Shareholders Equity | 104,580.00 | |
Total Liabilities & Shareholders Equity | 172,800.00 |