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On April 1st, 2016, X started a business with ₹ 40,000 as his capital. On March 31st, 2017, his position was as follows:
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Creditors 30,000
Bills Payable 10,000
Bank 10,000
Debtors 50,000
Stock 40,000
Plant 68,000
Furniture 12,000

During the year 2016-17 X drew ₹ 24,000. On 1st October 2016, he introduced further capital amounting to ₹ 30,000. You are required to ascertain profit or loss made by him during the year 2016-17.
Adjustments:
(a) Plant is to be depreciated at 10%.
(b) A Provision of 5% is to be made against debtors.
Also prepare the Statement of Affairs as on March 31st 2017.

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Statement of Affairs
as on March 31, 2017
Liabilities Amount (Rs) Assets Amount (Rs)
Bills Payable 10,000 Bank 10,000
Creditors 30,000 Plant 68,000
Capital (Balancing Figure) 1,40,000 Stock 40,000
Debtors 50,000
Furniture 12,000
1,80,000 1,80,000

Statement of Profit or Loss
for the year ended March 31, 2017
Particulars Amount
(Rs)
Capital at the end of the year 1,40,000
Add: Drawings made during the year 24,000
Less: Additional capital introduced during the year 30,000
Adjusted capital at the end of the year 1,34,000
Less: Capital in the beginning of the year 40,000
Profit Before Adjustment 94,000
Less: Depreciation on Plant 6,800
Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 2,500
Profit made during the year 84,700

Final Statement of Affairs
as on March 31, 2017
Liabilities Amount (Rs) Assets Amount (Rs)
Creditors 30,000 Bank 10,000
Opening Capital 40,000 Furniture 12,000
Add: Additional Capital
30,000 Stock 40,000
Add: Net Profit
84,700 Debtors 50,000
Less: Drawings
24,000 1,30,700
Less: Provision for Bad Debts
2,500 47,500
Bills Payable 10,000 Plant 68,000
Less: Depreciation
6,800 61,200
1,70,700 1,70,700

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