Maharashtra Board HSC Book Keeping & Accountancy Question Paper Solution March 2024

Book Keeping & Accountancy (50) - March 2024 Solution

Complete solved paper for Maharashtra Board HSC Class 12 (Set J-897)

Q. 1. Attempt all of the following subquestions:

(A) Find the odd one : (5)

  • (1) Subscribed Capital, Called up Capital, Paid up Capital, Equity Shares.
    Ans: Equity Shares
  • (2) Building, Bills Payable, Furniture, Machinery.
    Ans: Bills Payable
  • (3) Retaining of Bill, Noting of Bill, Discounting of Bill, Endorsing of Bill.
    Ans: Noting of Bill
  • (4) Audit Fees, Insurance, Medical Expenses, Sundry Receipts.
    Ans: Sundry Receipts
  • (5) General Reserve, Creditors, Investments, Capital.
    Ans: Investments

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(B) Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : (5)

  • (1) ‘Not for Profit’ concerns do not prepare Balance Sheet.
    Ans: Disagree
  • (2) Current Account always shows a debit balance.
    Ans: Disagree
  • (3) A Bill of Exchange is a conditional order.
    Ans: Disagree
  • (4) Retiring partner is entitled to share in Reserve Fund and Accumulated Profit.
    Ans: Agree
  • (5) On dissolution, Cash or Bank account is closed automatically.
    Ans: Agree

(C) Select the most appropriate alternative... : (5)

  • (1) In case of dissolution, assets and liabilities are transferred to _____ Account.
    Ans: (c) Realisation
  • (2) In the absence of an agreement, interest on loan advance by the partner to the firm is allowed at the rate of _____.
    Ans: (b) 6%
  • (3) If an asset is taken over by the partner, _____ account is debited.
    Ans: (b) Capital
  • (4) The balance of Capital Account of a retired partner is transferred to his _____ Account, if it is not paid.
    Ans: (a) Loan
  • (5) Income and Expenditure Account is a _____ Account.
    Ans: (d) Nominal

(D) Write a word / term / phrase... : (5)

  • (1) Tally software is classified into this category.
    Ans: Mercantile / Accounting Software
  • (2) Partnership Agreement in written form.
    Ans: Partnership Deed
  • (3) An asset which can be converted into cash immediately.
    Ans: Liquid Asset / Quick Asset
  • (4) A person who represents the deceased partner.
    Ans: Legal Heir / Executor / Legal Representative
  • (5) The debit balance of Income and Expenditure Account.
    Ans: Deficit

Q. 2. Admission of Partner (AOP)

Journal Entries in the books of the firm.

In the books of the Firm
Journal Entries

Date Particulars L.F. Debit (₹) Credit (₹)
2020
April 1
General Reserve A/c ... Dr.
    To Seeta’s Capital A/c
    To Geeta’s Capital A/c
(Being General Reserve distributed to old partners)
3,750
2,250
1,500
April 1 Cash/Bank A/c ... Dr.
    To Reeta’s Capital A/c
(Being capital brought by new partner)
15,000
15,000
April 1 Cash/Bank A/c ... Dr.
    To Goodwill A/c
(Being goodwill brought by new partner)
7,500
7,500
April 1 Goodwill A/c ... Dr.
    To Seeta’s Capital A/c
    To Geeta’s Capital A/c
(Being goodwill distributed to old partners)
7,500
4,500
3,000
April 1 Furniture A/c ... Dr.
Building A/c ... Dr.
    To Revaluation A/c
(Being Assets value increased due to Revaluation)
975
4,500


5,475
April 1 Revaluation A/c ... Dr.
    To R.D.D. A/c
(Being R.D.D. value increased due to revaluation)
300
300
April 1 Revaluation A/c ... Dr.
    To Stock A/c
    To Machinery A/c
(Being Assets value decreased due to revaluation)
2,175
1,800
375
April 1 Seeta’s Capital A/c ... Dr.
Geeta’s Capital A/c ... Dr.
    To Cash/Bank A/c
(Being half goodwill withdrawn by old partners)
2,250
1,500


3,750
April 1 Revaluation A/c ... Dr.
    To Seeta’s Capital A/c
    To Geeta’s Capital A/c
(Being profit on revaluation transferred to Partners Capital A/c)
3,000
1,800
1,200
TOTAL 48,450 48,450



Working Notes

1. Revaluation Account

Particulars Amount (₹) Particulars Amount (₹)
To R.D.D. A/c 300 By Furniture A/c 975
To Stock A/c 1,800 By Building A/c 4,500
To Machinery A/c 375
To Profit on Revaluation t/f to Capital:
  Seeta (3/5) 1,800
  Geeta (2/5) 1,200
Total 5,475 Total 5,475

2. Partners' Capital Accounts

Particulars Seeta Geeta Reeta Particulars Seeta Geeta Reeta
To Cash/Bank A/c 2,250 1,500 - By Balance b/d 22,500 18,000 -
To Balance c/d 28,800 22,200 15,000 By General Reserve 2,250 1,500 -
By Cash/Bank A/c - - 15,000
By Goodwill A/c 4,500 3,000 -
By Revaluation A/c 1,800 1,200 -
Total 31,050 23,700 15,000 Total 31,050 23,700 15,000

3. Cash / Bank Account

Particulars Amount (₹) Particulars Amount (₹)
To Balance b/d 11,250 By Seeta's Capital 2,250
To Reeta's Capital 15,000 By Geeta's Capital 1,500
To Goodwill 7,500 By Balance c/d 30,000
Total 33,750 Total 33,750

4. Balance Sheet as on 1st April 2020

Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Capital Accounts: Bank 30,000
  Seeta 28,800 Bills Receivable 5,700
  Geeta 22,200 Debtors (31,200 - 1,500) 29,700
  Reeta 15,000 Stock (18,000 - 1,800) 16,200
Creditors 18,750 Furniture (7,050 + 975) 8,025
Bills Payable 15,000 Machinery (7,500 - 375) 7,125
Bank Loan 24,000 Building (22,500 + 4,500) 27,000
Total 1,23,750 Total 1,23,750

OR - Q. 2. Retirement of Partner

Shivshakti Traders (Raj, Rahul, Nitin 5:2:3). Rahul retired on 1st April 2020.

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Amt (₹) Particulars Amt (₹)
To Plant & Machinery A/c (10%) 4,800 By Building A/c (Appreciation) 6,000
To R.D.D. A/c (Increased to 1,500) 300 By Stock A/c (Appreciation) 11,400
To Profit on Revaluation t/f to Capital:
Raj (5/10)
Rahul (2/10)
Nitin (3/10)

6,150
2,460
3,690
Total 17,400 Total 17,400

Partners’ Capital Accounts

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Raj Rahul Nitin Particulars Raj Rahul Nitin
To Goodwill A/c (Written off) 7,500 - 4,500 By Balance b/d 54,000 48,000 26,400
To Rahul’s Loan A/c - 66,660 - By General Reserve 10,500 4,200 6,300
To Balance c/d 63,150 - 31,890 By P&L Adj A/c (Profit) 6,150 2,460 3,690
By Goodwill A/c (Raised) - 12,000 -
Total 70,650 66,660 36,390 Total 70,650 66,660 36,390

Balance Sheet of New Firm as on 1st April 2020

Liabilities Amt (₹) Amt (₹) Assets Amt (₹) Amt (₹)
Capital Accounts:
Raj
Nitin

63,150
31,890
95,040 Building
Add: Appreciation
60,000
6,000
66,000
Rahul’s Loan A/c 66,660 Plant & Machinery
Less: Depreciation
48,000
(4,800)
43,200
Creditors 30,000 Stock 42,000
Bills Payable 1,800 Debtors
Less: R.D.D.
25,200
(1,500)
23,700
Bank 18,600
Total 1,93,500 Total 1,93,500
Working Notes:
1. Stock: Book Value ₹30,600. Revalued at ₹42,000. Increase = ₹11,400.
2. R.D.D.: Old RDD ₹1,200. New RDD ₹1,500. Loss = ₹300.
3. Goodwill Treatment: Goodwill of retiring partner (Rahul) raised = ₹12,000. It is written back (written off) by continuing partners (Raj & Nitin) in new ratio 5:3.
Raj's Share of write-off: 12,000 × 5/8 = ₹7,500.
Nitin's Share of write-off: 12,000 × 3/8 = ₹4,500.

Q. 3. Dissolution of Partnership Firm

In the books of Firm
Partners: Lal, Bal and Pal (Ratio 2 : 2 : 1)

Realisation Account

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Amt (₹) Particulars Amt (₹)
To Sundry Assets A/c:
  Machinery 50,000
  Investment 24,000
  Debtors 55,000
  Stock 20,000




1,49,000
By R.D.D. A/c 3,000
To Bank A/c (Dissolution Exp.) 3,000 By Sundry Liabilities A/c:
  Creditors 48,000
  Bills Payable 14,000


62,000
To Bank A/c (Liabilities Paid):
  Creditors 48,000
  Bills Payable 14,000


62,000
By Bank A/c (Assets Realised):
  Machinery 45,000
  Stock 18,000
  Investment 21,000
  Debtors 45,000




1,29,000
To Profit on Realisation t/f to Capital A/c:
  Lal (2/5)
  Bal (2/5)
  Pal (1/5)

1,600
1,600
800
4,000
By Bank A/c (Goodwill realised) 24,000
Total 2,18,000 Total 2,18,000

Partners’ Capital Accounts

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Lal (₹) Bal (₹) Pal (₹) Particulars Lal (₹) Bal (₹) Pal (₹)
To Profit & Loss A/c (Loss) 7,200 7,200 3,600 By Balance b/d 60,000 20,000 20,000
To Bank A/c (Final Payment) 56,800 16,800 18,400 By General Reserve A/c 2,400 2,400 1,200
By Realisation A/c (Profit) 1,600 1,600 800
Total 64,000 24,000 22,000 Total 64,000 24,000 22,000

Bank Account

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Amt (₹) Particulars Amt (₹)
To Balance b/d 4,000 By Realisation A/c (Exp.) 3,000
To Realisation A/c (Sundry Assets) 1,29,000 By Realisation A/c (Liabilities) 62,000
To Realisation A/c (Goodwill) 24,000 By Lal's Capital A/c 56,800
By Bal's Capital A/c 16,800
By Pal's Capital A/c 18,400
Total 1,57,000 Total 1,57,000

Working Notes:

  1. Distribution of General Reserve (Liability Side):
    Total Amount = ₹ 6,000 (Ratio 2:2:1)
    Lal = 6,000 × 2/5 = ₹ 2,400
    Bal = 6,000 × 2/5 = ₹ 2,400
    Pal = 6,000 × 1/5 = ₹ 1,200
  2. Distribution of Profit & Loss A/c (Asset Side - Loss):
    Total Amount = ₹ 18,000 (Ratio 2:2:1)
    Lal = 18,000 × 2/5 = ₹ 7,200
    Bal = 18,000 × 2/5 = ₹ 7,200
    Pal = 18,000 × 1/5 = ₹ 3,600
  3. Calculation of Realisation Profit/Loss:
    Total Credit (Income/Liabilities) = ₹ 2,18,000
    Total Debit (Expenses/Assets) = ₹ 2,14,000
    Profit = 2,18,000 - 2,14,000 = ₹ 4,000 (Distributed 1600:1600:800)

OR - Q. 3. Bills of Exchange Journal Entries

Journal Entries in the books of Mr. Arvind

Date Particulars L.F. Debit (₹) Credit (₹)
(A) Bank A/c ... Dr.
Bank Charges A/c ... Dr.
    To Bill sent for Collection A/c
(Being Sam's acceptance honoured and bank charges paid)
29,800
200


30,000
(B) Neena’s A/c ... Dr.
    To Arun’s A/c
(Being Neena’s acceptance endorsed to Arun dishonoured and noting charges paid by Arun)
25,400
25,400
(C) Jay’s A/c ... Dr.
    To Bank A/c
(Being Jay’s discounted bill dishonoured and noting charges paid by bank)
35,500
35,500
(D) Sagar’s A/c ... Dr.
    To Sales A/c
(Being goods sold on credit)
20,000
20,000
Bills Receivable A/c ... Dr.
    To Sagar’s A/c
(Being bill drawn and accepted by Sagar)
20,000
20,000
(E) Cash / Bank A/c ... Dr.
Rebate / Discount A/c ... Dr.
    To Bills Receivable A/c
(Being Neeta retired her acceptance before due date)
16,000
500


16,500

Q. 4. Issue of Shares

Mohini Company Limited (22,000 shares subscribed)

In the books of Mohini Co. Ltd.
Journal Entries

Particulars L.F. Debit (₹) Credit (₹)
Bank A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share Application A/c
(Being application money on 22,000 shares @ ₹20 received)
4,40,000
4,40,000
Equity Share Application A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share Capital A/c
(Being application money transferred to Share Capital)
4,40,000
4,40,000
Equity Share Allotment A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share Capital A/c
(Being allotment money on 22,000 shares @ ₹30 due)
6,60,000
6,60,000
Bank A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share Allotment A/c
(Being allotment money received)
6,60,000
6,60,000
Equity Share First Call A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share Capital A/c
(Being first call money on 22,000 shares @ ₹20 due)
4,40,000
4,40,000
Bank A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share First Call A/c
(Being first call money received)
4,40,000
4,40,000
Equity Share Second & Final Call A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share Capital A/c
(Being final call money on 22,000 shares @ ₹30 due)
6,60,000
6,60,000
Bank A/c ... Dr.
    To Equity Share Second & Final Call A/c
(Being final call money received)
6,60,000
6,60,000

OR - Q. 4. Features of Computerized Accounting System

  1. Speed: Computerized accounting systems process data and generate reports much faster than manual systems.
  2. Accuracy: The possibility of errors is minimized as calculations are automated.
  3. Reliability: Standardized processes ensure consistent and reliable financial information.
  4. Scalability: The system can easily handle growing volumes of data as the business expands.
  5. Security: Data can be password-protected and backed up to prevent loss or unauthorized access.
  6. Automated Document Production: Invoices, credit notes, and purchase orders can be generated automatically.

Q. 5. Death of Partner

Suresh, Naresh, Paresh (Equal Partners). Suresh died on 30th June 2019.

Profit & Loss Adjustment Account

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Amt (₹) Particulars Amt (₹)
To Land and Building A/c (10%) 20,000 By Furniture A/c 20,000
To R.D.D. A/c (5% on 1.5L) 7,500 By Partners' Capital A/c (Loss):
Suresh
Naresh
Paresh

2,500
2,500
2,500
Total 27,500 Total 27,500

Partners’ Capital Accounts

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Suresh Naresh Paresh Particulars Suresh Naresh Paresh
To P&L Adj A/c (Loss) 2,500 2,500 2,500 By Balance b/d 2,50,000 1,00,000 1,00,000
To Suresh’s Executor Loan A/c 2,55,000 - - By Profit Suspense A/c 7,500 - -
To Balance c/d - 97,500 97,500
Total 2,57,500 1,00,000 1,00,000 Total 2,57,500 1,00,000 1,00,000

Balance Sheet of New Firm as on 1st July 2019

Liabilities Amt (₹) Assets Amt (₹)
Capital Accounts:
Naresh
Paresh

97,500
97,500
Land and Building
Less: Depr (10%)
2,00,000
(20,000)
1,80,000
Suresh’s Executor Loan 2,55,000 Furniture
Add: Appreciation
1,50,000
20,000
1,70,000
Sundry Creditors 1,50,000 Debtors
Less: RDD
1,50,000
(7,500)
1,42,500
Cash 1,00,000
Profit & Loss Suspense A/c 7,500
Total 6,00,000 Total 6,00,000
Working Note: Profit up to date of death
Average Profit = ₹90,000
Period (April 1 to June 30) = 3 months.
Suresh's Share = 1/3 (Equal partners).
Profit = 90,000 × (3/12) × (1/3) = ₹7,500.

OR - Q. 5. Analysis of Financial Statement (AOFS)

Vertical Income Statement based on the provided Trading and Profit & Loss Account.

Vertical Income Statement
for the year ended 31st March, 2020

Sr. No. Particulars Amount (₹) Amount (₹)
1. Sales 6,00,000
2. Less: Cost of Goods Sold
    Opening Stock 50,000
    Add: Purchases 4,50,000
    Add: Carriage 20,000
    Add: Direct expenses 30,000
    Add: Wages 50,000
6,00,000
    Less: Closing Stock (1,50,000) (4,50,000)
3. Gross Profit 1,50,000
4. Less: Operating Expenses
    Office Expenses 62,500
    Finance Expenses 15,000
    Selling Expenses 50,000
5. Total Operating Expenses (1,27,500)
6. Net Profit 22,500

Q. 6. Not for Profit Concern

Dr. Anish Korgaonkar (Started practice on 1st April 2019)

Income and Expenditure Account
for the year ended 31st March 2020

Dr.Cr.
Expenditure Amt (₹) Amt (₹) Income Amt (₹) Amt (₹)
To Drugs
Less: Closing Stock
14,000
(2,000)
12,000 By Visit Fees
Add: Outstanding
20,000
4,000
24,000
To Salaries
Add: Outstanding
24,000
2,000
26,000 By Receipts from Dispensary
Add: Outstanding
60,000
1,000
61,000
To Rent
Add: Outstanding
12,000
1,000
13,000 By Sundry Receipts 10,000
To Conveyance (60%) 4,800
To Stationery 1,000
To Electrical Charges 10,000
To Journals 1,000
To Depreciation:
Furniture (8% on 16k)
Equipment (Given)

1,280
1,000
2,280
To Surplus (Excess of Income over Exp) 24,920
Total 95,000 Total 95,000

Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2020

Liabilities Amt (₹) Amt (₹) Assets Amt (₹) Amt (₹)
Capital Fund (Cash intro)
Add: Surplus
Less: Drawings (30k + 3.2k conv)
50,000
24,920
(33,200)
41,720 Furniture
Less: Depreciation
16,000
(1,280)
14,720
Outstanding Expenses:
Rent
Salaries

1,000
2,000
3,000 Equipment
Less: Depreciation
20,000
(1,000)
19,000
Stock of Drugs 2,000
Outstanding Income:
Visit Fees
Dispensary

4,000
1,000
5,000
Cash Balance 4,000
Total 44,720 Total 44,720
Note on Drawings: Cash Drawings ₹30,000 + 40% of Conveyance for domestic use (40% of 8,000 = ₹3,200). Total Drawings = ₹33,200.

Q. 7. Partnership Final Accounts

Mama and Kaka (Profit sharing equal)

Profit and Loss Account
for the year ended 31st March 2019

Dr.Cr.
Particulars Amt (₹) Amt (₹) Particulars Amt (₹) Amt (₹)
To Insurance
Less: Prepaid
30,000
(7,500)
22,500 By Gross Profit b/d 69,000
To Salaries 10,000 By Interest Received 3,000
To Export Duty 5,000
To Interest on Loan
Add: Outstanding
2,000
1,000
3,000
To Bad Debts (New)
Add: RDD (New 5%)
2,000
2,500
4,500
To Depreciation:
Land & Building (Note 1)
Furniture (5% on 80k)

9,000
4,000
13,000
To Net Profit t/f to Capital:
Mama (1/2)
Kaka (1/2)

7,000
7,000
14,000
Total 72,000 Total 72,000

Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2019

Liabilities Amt (₹) Amt (₹) Assets Amt (₹) Amt (₹)
Capital Accounts:
Mama (1L + 7k NP)
Kaka (1L + 7k NP)

1,07,000
1,07,000
2,14,000 Land and Building
Less: Depreciation
1,00,000
(9,000)
91,000
10% Bank Loan
Add: Outstanding Interest
60,000
1,000
61,000 Furniture
Less: Depreciation
80,000
(4,000)
76,000
Bills Payable 16,000 Debtors
Less: Bad Debts
Less: RDD (5%)
52,000
(2,000)
(2,500)
47,500
Prepaid Insurance 7,500
Closing Stock 69,000
Total 2,91,000 Total 2,91,000
Working Notes:
1. Depreciation on Land & Building:
Opening Balance: ₹60,000 (1,00,000 Total - 40,000 Addition).
Depreciation on ₹60,000 for 1 year @ 10% = ₹6,000.
Depreciation on Addition ₹40,000 for 9 months (July to March) @ 10% = ₹3,000.
Total Depreciation = ₹9,000.

2. RDD Calculation:
Debtors: ₹52,000
Less: Bad Debts (New): ₹2,000
Balance for RDD: ₹50,000
RDD @ 5% on ₹50,000 = ₹2,500.
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