In: Accounting
Based on the following transactions, calculate the revenues, expenses, and net income that would be reported on (a) the cash basis and (b) the accrual basis:
2. The company declared dividends of $7,000 on December 15, 2020, to be paid on January 15, 2021. Does this transaction affect Cash in 2020? How should it be recorded?
Sol :
Computation of Net Income as per Accrual Basis
Particulars Amount Particulars Amount
Inventory Purchased 70000 Cash Sales 80,000
Lease Rentals 12,000 Credit sales 20,000
Supplies purchased 5500 Closing Inventory(70000-60000) 10,000
Wages Expense 38000 Closing supplies 500
Net Loss 15,000
Total 125500 125500
Computation of Net Income as per Accrual Basis
Particulars Amount Particulars Amount
Inventory Purchased 70000 Cash Sales 80,000
Lease Rentals 11,000 Cash Collected on sales 20,000
Supplies purchased 5500 Closing Inventory(70000-60000) 10000
Wages Expense 37500 Closing supplies 500
Net Loss 13500
Total 124000 124000
Revenue on cash Basis & Accrual Basis
Cash Basis Accrual Basis
Total Sales of 100,000 of which 80% are cash sales 80000 100,000
Expenditure on Cash Baiss & Accrual Basis
Lease Rentals paid on following month (1000*11) 11000 12000
Wages paid 37500 unpaid 500 37500 38000
2.
Journal entry at the time of declaration of dividends
Dec 15,2020 Retained earnings Dr 7000
Dividend Payable 7000
Journal entry at the time of payment of dividends:
Jan 15,2021 Dividend Payable Dr 7000
Cash 7000
Dividend payable on closing does not affect cash balance as on closing date.