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How to calculate gross fixed assets on a balance sheet?

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Gross Fixed Assets can be calculated by the following formulae

Net Fixed Assets Formula = Gross Fixed Assets – Accumulated Depreciation

Or it can be found by adding the values of the various components of Gross Fixed assets that fall under PP&E (Property, plant and equipment)

Also read:

Fixed Assets Vs Current Assets

Intangible Assets

Tangible Assets

Difference Between Assets and Liabilities

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Q. From the Balance Sheet given below, calculate:
(i) Fixed Assets
(ii) Current Assets
(iii) Current Liabilities
(iv) Working Capital

Balance Sheet as at 31^st March, 2018
Liabilities	₹	Assets	₹
Trade Creditors	42,000	Stock in Hand	48,000
Expenses Accrued	3,200	Debtors	36,000
Bank Overdraft	4,800	Prepaid Expenses	400
Long-Term Loan	20,000	Goodwill	20,000
Interest on Loan	1,000	Land	20,000
Capital	93,400	Plant	32,000
		Furniture	8,000
	1,64,400		1,64,400

Q. From the Balance Sheet given below, calculate:
(i) Fixed Assets (ii) Current Assets
(iii) Current Liabilities (iv) Working Capital

BALANCE SHEET as at 31^st March, 2019
Liabilities	₹	Assets	₹
Trade Creditors	42,000	Stock in Hand	48,000
Expenses Accrued	3,200	Debtors	36,000
Bank Overdraft	4,800	Prepaid Expenses	400
Long-Term Loan	20,000	Goodwill	20,000
Interest on Loan	1,000	Land	20,000
Capital	93,400	Plant	32,000
		Furniture	8,000
	1,64,400		1,64,400

On dissolution, how you deal with partner’s loan if it appears on the

(a) Assets side of the Balance Sheet

(b) Liabilities side of the Balance Sheet

X and Y share profits in the ratio of 5 : 3. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 was:

Liabilities		Amount (₹)	Assets		Amount (₹)
Creditors		15,000	Cash at Bank		5,000
Employees' Provident Fund		10,000	Sundry Debtors	20,000
Workmen Compensation Reserve		5,800	Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts	600	19,400
Capital A/cs:			Stock		25,000
X	70,000		Fixed Assets		80,000
Y	31,000	1,01,000	Profit and Loss A/c		2,400

		1,31,800			1,31,800

They admit Z into partnership with 1/8th share in profits on 1st April, 2019. Z brings ₹ 20,000 as his capital and ₹ 12,000 for goodwill in cash. Z acquires his share from X. Following revaluations are also made:
(a) Employees' Provident Fund liability is to be increased by ₹ 5,000.
(b) All Debtors are good.
(c) Stock includes ₹ 3,000 for obsolete items.
(d) Creditors are to be paid ₹ 1,000 more.
(e) Fixed Assets are to be revalued at ₹ 70,000.
Prepare Journal entries, necessary accounts and new Balance Sheet. Also, calculate new profit-sharing ratio.

Q. The Balance sheet will always reflect the _______ value of fixed assets after charging depreciation.

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