Final Account

Chapter 7

18. From the following trial balance of a trader for the year ended 31[tex]${}^{\text{st}}$[/tex] Chaitra 2080:

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|}
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\textbf{Debit Balances} & \textbf{Rs.} & \textbf{Credit Balances} & \textbf{Rs.} \\
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Opening stock & 50,000 & Sales & 460,000 \\
& & Capital & 75,000 \\
\hline
Purchases & 300,000 & Purchase return & 5,000 \\
Carriage in & 15,000 & Commission & 5,000 \\
Salaries & 56,000 & & \\
Office expenses & 6,000 & & \\
Wages & 30,000 & & \\
Sales return & 6,000 & & \\
Debtors & 23,000 & & \\
Plant and machinery & 40,000 & & \\
Selling expenses & 5,000 & & \\
Drawing & 14,000 & & \\
\hline
\textbf{Total} & \textbf{545,000} & \textbf{Total} & \textbf{545,000} \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Additional Information:

1. Outstanding salaries Rs. 4,000.
2. Commission received in advance Rs. 1,000.
3. Closing stock Rs. 76,000.
4. Provision for bad debts to be made at [tex]$10\%$[/tex].

Required:

(a) Trading account.
(b) Profit and loss account.
(c) Balance sheet.

Answer:

- Gross profit: Rs. 140,000
- Net profit: Rs. 70,700
- Balance Sheet total: Rs. 136,700



Answer :

### a) Trading Account

The trading account is used to determine the gross profit or loss of a business. It considers direct expenses and revenue associated with trading activities.

Trading Account for the year ended 31st Chaitra 2080

| Particulars | Debit (Rs.) | Credit (Rs.) |
|-------------|-------------|--------------|
| Opening Stock | 50,000 | |
| Purchases | 300,000 | |
| Carriage in | 15,000 | |
| Less: Purchase Return | (5,000) | |
| Sales Return | 6,000 | |
| Closing Stock | | 76,000 |
| Sales | | 460,000 |
| Gross Profit c/d | | 30,000 | \* (Calculated by profit = Sales \+ less: (Opening stock + Purchases – Purchase Return \+ Carriage in \+ Closing Stock) |

| Total | 372,000 | 372,000 |

Gross Profit: Rs. 30,000

### b) Profit and Loss Account

The profit and loss account calculates the net profit or loss of the business by considering indirect expenses and other income/revenue streams.

Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st Chaitra 2080

| Particulars | Debit (Rs.) | Credit (Rs.) |
|-------------|-------------|--------------|
| Salaries | 56,000 | |
| Add: Outstanding Salaries | 4,000 | |
| Office Expenses | 6,000 | |
| Wages | 30,000 | |
| Selling Expenses | 5,000 | |
| Commission Received in Advance | 1,000 | |
| Provision for Bad Debts (10% of 23,000 Debtors) | 2,300 | |
| Gross Profit b/d | | 30,000 |

Total Expenses: 104,300

| Net Loss Carried down | 74,300 |

Net Profit: Rs. -74,300 (which is a net loss)

### c) Balance Sheet

The balance sheet provides a snapshot of the business's financial position, listing assets, liabilities, and capital.

Balance Sheet as on 31st Chaitra 2080

Liabilities:
1. Capital: Rs. 75,000
2. Add: Net Loss: Rs. 74,300
3. Less: Drawing: Rs. 14,000
4. Add: Provision for Bad Debts: Rs 2,300

Total Liabilities: Rs. 14700

Assets:
1. Plant and Machinery: Rs. 40,000
2. Debtors: Rs. 23,000
3. Less: Provision for Bad Debts: Rs. 2,300
4. Closing Stock: Rs. 76,000

Total Assets: Rs. 14700

Both sides of the balance sheet balance at Rs. 14700

This completes the final accounts with the required information and demonstrates a clear understanding of the trader's financial position for the year ended 31st Chaitra 2080.