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The following are the extracts from the trial balance. Sundry debtors ₹ 30,000; Bad debts ₹ 5,000. Additional information: (a) Write off further bad debts ₹ 3,000. - Accountancy

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The following are the extracts from the trial balance.

Sundry debtors ₹ 30,000; Bad debts ₹ 5,000

Additional information:

(a) Write off further bad debts ₹ 3,000.
(b) Create 10% provision for bad and doubtful debts.
You are required to pass necessary adjusting entries and show how these items will appear in the profit and loss account and balance sheet.

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Solution

Adjusting Entries

Particulars L.F. Debit ₹ Credit ₹
Bad debts A/c  Dr.
  To Sundry debtors A/c
(Bad debts written off)
  3,000 3,000
Profit and loss A/c   Dr.
  To Provision for bad and doubtful debts A/c
(Provision for bad and doubtful debts @ 10%)
  2,700 2,700

Profit and Loss Account

Dr.                                                                                             Cr.

Particulars Particulars
To Bad debts (TB) 5,000 10,700    
Add: Further bad debts (adjusted) 3,000    
  8,000    
Add: Provision for bad and
doubtful debts
2,700    

Balance Sheet

Liabilities Assets
    Sundry debtors 30,000 24,300
    Less: Bad debts 3,000
      27,000
    Less: Provision for bad and
doubtful debts @ 10%
2,700
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Chapter 13: Final Accounts of Sole Proprietors - 2 - Exercises [Page 310]

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Chapter 13 Final Accounts of Sole Proprietors - 2
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