Following are the extracts from the Balance Sheet of MAH Ltd. as at 31st March, 2025:
| Particulars | 31st March, 2025 (₹) | 31st March, 2024 (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss | 10,00,000 | 5,00,000 |
| Dividend Payable | 50,000 | – |
Additional Information: Proposed Dividend for the years ended 31st March, 2024 and 2025 are ₹4,00,000 and ₹5,00,000 respectively.
Prepare the Note to show Net Profit before Tax and Extraordinary Items.
Note: Net Profit before Tax and Extraordinary Items
| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Profit as per Statement of Profit and Loss (10,00,000 − 5,00,000) | 5,00,000 |
| Add: Dividend Paid during the year (Proposed Dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2024, approved and paid during the current year) | 4,00,000 |
| Net Profit before Tax and Extraordinary Items | 9,00,000 |
Note: Dividend Payable is recognised only when declared/approved at the AGM, not provided for in advance. Hence the Dividend Payable of ₹5,00,000 proposed for the year ended 31st March, 2025 has not yet reduced Surplus and does not feature in this note — it will be paid, and adjusted here, only in the following year.
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