The capital in the beginning of the accounting year is ascertained by preparing _________________.

Debtors account

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Cash account

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Opening statement of affairs

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Creditors account

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Solution

The correct option is B Opening statement of affairs
The capital at the beginning is ascertained by preparing the opening statement of affairs. Statement of affairs is prepared at the beginning or end of the year to ascertain the difference in the capital. The Statement of affairs is similar to balance sheet. The excess of assets over liabilities will give the amount of capital.

Suggest Corrections

Provision for Discount on Debtors A/c To Debtors A/c	Dr.
Profit & Loss A/c To Provision for Discount on Debtors A/c	Dr.
Provision for Discount on Debtors A/c To Trading A/c	Dr.
Debtors A/c To provision for Discount on Debtors A/c	Dr.