
Question 31 Chapter 1 of +2-A
Calculation of Gain (Profit) or Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets
31. The book value of furniture on 1st April 2018 is Rs. 60,000. Half of this furniture is sold for Rs. 20,000 on 30th September 2018. Depreciation is to be charged on furniture @ 10% p.a.
Calculate loss on the sale of furniture. Show how the loss on sale and depreciation on the furniture will be shown in the income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March 2019.
The solution of Question 31 Chapter 1 of +2-A
| Furniture A/c |
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| Date | Particular | Amount | Date | Particular | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/18 | To Balance b/d | 60,000 | 30/09/18 | By Depreciation a/c (on a sold part) see note |
1,500 |
| 30/09/18 | By Cash a/c | 20,000 | |||
| 30/09/18 | By loss on the sale of Furniture | 8,500 | |||
| 31/03/19 | By Depreciation a/c (on balance) see note |
3,000 | |||
| 31/03/19 | By Balance c/d (B. Fig.) | 27,000 | |||
| 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||
Income and Expenditure Account
| Expenditure | Amount | Income | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Loss on sale of Furniture (check working note) |
8,500 | ||
| To Depreciation a/c (1500 + 3000) |
4,500 |
BALANCE SHEET (AN EXTRACT) as on 31st March 2019
| Particular | Amount | Particular | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | 27,000 | ||
Statement Showing stationery used during the year
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Book value of furniture as on 1st April 2018 which is sold (60,000 * ½) | 30,000 |
| Less: - Amount of Depreciation up to the date of sale i.e. 30th September 2018 | |
| 30,000 * 10% *6/12 | 1,500 |
| Book value of furniture as on 30th September 2018 | 28,500 |
| Less: - Sale Price | 20,000 |
| The amount for Medicine debited to the Income and Expenditure A/c | 8,500 |
Calculation of the amount of Depreciation on Balance of Furniture: -
30,000 * 10%
= 3,000/-
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