Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Important Questions for Accountancy

The quick ratio of a company is 1.5: 1. A state with reason which of the following transactions would

i. increase:
ii. decrease or
iii. not change the ratio

a. Paid rent Rs 3,000 in advance.
b. Trade receivables included a debtor Shri Ashok who paid his entire amount due Rs 9,700.

From the following information, calculate the value of opening and closing inventory:

Inventory Turnover Ratio - 4 times.

Gross Profit = 20% on Revenue from Operations.

Revenue from Operations = ₹ 10,00,000.

Opening inventory is 25% of the inventory at the end.

Debt-Equity Ratio of Z Ltd. is 2: 1. State with reason whether the following transactions will improve, decline or will not change the debt-equity ratio:

1. Conversion of ₹ 3,00,000, 9% debentures into equity shares.
2. Cash received from debtors ₹ 1,00,000.
3. Redemption of ₹ 10,00,000, 11% debenture.
4. Purchase of goods on credit ₹ 4,00,000.

Describe two basic methods of charging depreciation.

Differentiate between the straight line method and the written-down value method.

Vikas, Vishal and Vaibhav were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. The firm closes its books 31st March every year. On 31-12-2015 Vaibhav died. On that date his Capital account showed a credit balance of Rs. 3, 80,000 and Goodwill of the firm was valued at 1, 20,000. There was a debit balance of Rs. 50,000 in the profit and loss account. Vaibhav's share of profit in the year of his death was to be calculated on the basis of the average profit of last five years. The average profit of last five years was Rs. 75,000.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the firm on Vaibhav's death.

Manav, Nath and Narayan were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 1: 2: 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. On 30th September, 2015 Nath died. On that date his capital account showed a debit balance of Rs.5,000. There was a debit balance of Rs.30,000 in the profit and loss account. The goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs.3,80,000. Nath's share of profit in the year of his death was to be calculated on the basis of average profit of last 5 years, which was Rs.90,000.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the firm on Nath's death.

Distinguish between ‘Dissolution of partnership’ and Dissolution of partnership firm ‘on the basis of closure of Books.

Virad, Vishad and Roma were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3: 2 respectively. On March 31, 2013, their Balance Sheet as under.

Virad died on October 1, 2013. It was agreed between his executors and the remaining partner's that:

a. Goodwill of the firm is valued at 2 ½ years purchase of average profits for the last three years. The average profits were Rs.1,50,000.

b. Interest on capital is provided at 10% p.a.

c. Profit for the year 2013-14 is taken as having accrued at the same rate as that of the previous year which was Rs.1,50,000.

Prepare Virad's Capital Account to be presented to his Executors as on October 1, 2013.

Ashok, Babu and Chetan were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:3. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. On 31st December 2016, Ashok died. The partnership deed provided that on the death of a partner his executors will be entitled for the following.

1) Balance in his capital account. On 1.4.2016, there was a balance of Rs 90,000 in Ashok’s Capital Account

2) Interest on Capital @12% per annum

3) His share in the profits of the firm in the year of his death will be calculated on the basis of the rate of net profit on sales of the previous year, which was 25%. The sales of the firm till 31st December 2016 were Rs 4, 00,000.

4) His share in the goodwill of the firm. The goodwill of the firm on Ashok’s death was valued at 4,50,000. The partnership deed also provided for the following deduction from the amount payable to the executor of the deceased partner:

• His drawings in the year of his death, Ashok’s drawings till 31.12.2016 were Rs 15,000.
• Interest on drawings @12 % per annum which was calculated on Rs 1,500.

The accountant of the firm prepared Ashok’s Capital Account to be presented to the executor of Ashok but in a hurry, he left it incomplete. Ashok’s Capital Account as prepared by the firm accountant is given below.

Your are required to complete Ashok’s Capital Account.

A. B, C and D were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4: 3: 2: 1. On 1-1-2015 they admitted E as a new partner for `1/10` share in the profits. E brought Rs 10,000 for his share of goodwill premium which was correctly recorded in the books by the accountant. The accountant showed goodwill at Rs 1,00,000 in the books. Was the accountant correct in doing so? Give reason in support of your answer.

Kumar, Gupta and Kavita were partners in the firm sharing profits and losses equally. The firm was engaged in the storage and distribution of canned juice and its godowns were located at three different places in the city. Each godown was being managed individually by Kumar, Gupta and Kavita. Because of increase in business activities at the godown managed by Gupta, he had devoted more time. Gupta demanded that his share in the profits of the firm be increased, to which Kumar and Kavita agreed. The new profit sharing ratio was agreed to be 1: 2: 1. For this purpose, the goodwill of the firm was valued at two years purchase of the average profits of last five years. The profits of the last five years were as follows :

You are required to:

1) Calculate the goodwill of the firm

2) Pass necessary Journal Entry for the treatment of goodwill on the change in profit sharing ratio of Kumar, Gupta and Kavita.

Bora, Singh and Ibrahim were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5: 3: 1. On 2-3-2015 their firm was dissolved. The assets were realized and the liabilities were paid off. Given below are the Realisation Account, Partners' Capital Account and Bank Account of the firm. The accountant of the firm left a few amounts unposted in these accounts. You are required to complete these accounts by posting the correct amounts.

Anant, Gulab and Khushbu were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5: 3: 2. From 1.4.2014, they decided to share the profits equally. For this purpose, the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs 2,40,000.

Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on the change in the profit sharing ratio of Anant, Gulab and Khushbu.

Geeta, Sunita and Anita were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. On 1.1.2015 they admitted Yogita as a new partner for the 1/10th share in the profits. On Yogita's admission, the Profit and Loss Account of the firm was showing a debit balance of Rs 20,000 which was credited by the accountant of the firm to the capital accounts of Geeta, Sunita and Anita in their profit sharing ratio. Did the accountant give correct treatment? Given reason in support of your answer.

On the death of a partner, his share in the profits of the firm till the date of his death is transferred to the:

(1) Debit of Profit and Loss Account.
(2) A credit of Profit and Loss Account.
(3) Debit of Profit and Loss Suspense Account
(4) A credit of Profit and Loss Suspense Account

Prem, Param and Priya were partners in a firm. Their fixed capitals were Prem Rs 2,00,000; Param Rs 3,00,000 and Priya Rs 5,00,000. They were sharing profits in the ratio of their capitals. The firm was engaged in the sale of ready-to-eat food packets at three different locations in the city, each being managed by Prem, Param and Priya. The outlet managed by Prem was doing more business than the outlets managed by Param and Priya. Prem requested Param and Priya for a higher share in the profits of the firm which Param and Priya accepted. It was decided that the new profit sharing ratio will be 2: 1: 2 and its effect will be introduced retrospectively for the last four years. The profits of the last four years were Rs. 2,00,000; Rs. 3,50,000; Rs. 4,75,000 and Rs. 5,25,000 respectively. Showing your calculations clearly, pass a necessary adjustment entry to give effect to the new agreement between Prem, Param and Priya.

The Current Ratio of a company is 2.1: 1.2. A state with reasons which of the following transactions will increase, decrease or not change the ratio:

(1) Redeemed 9% debentures of  Rs 1, 00,000 at a premium of 10%.
(2) Received from debtors  Rs 17,000.
(3) Issued  Rs 2,00,000 equity shares to the vendors of machinery.
(4) Accepted bills of exchange drawn by the creditors  Rs 7,000.

Hemant and Nishant were partners in the firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. Their capitals were Rs 1,60,000 and Rs 1,00,000 respectively. They admitted Somesh on 1st April 2013 as a new partner for 1/5 share in the future profits. Somesh brought Rs 1,20,000 as his capital. Calculate the value of goodwill of the firm and record necessary journal entries for the above transactions on Somesh's admission.

Monika, Sonika and Mansha were partners in firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively. On 31st, March 2013, their Balance Sheet as under:

Sonika died on 30th June 2013. It was agreed between her executors and the remaining partners that:

a. Goodwill of the firm be valued at 3 years' purchase of average profits for the last four years. The average profits were Rs 2,00,000

b. Interest on capital be provided at 12% p.a.

c. Her share in the profits up to the date of death will be calculated on the basis of average profits for the last four years.

Prepare Sonika's Capital Account as on 30th June 2013.