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During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, Mohan had cash sales of ₹90,000 and credit sales of ₹60,000. His expenses for the year were ₹70,000 out of which ₹30,000 is still to be paid.
Find out Mohan’s income for the year following the Cash Basis of Accounting.
Under Cash Basis of Accounting, only actual cash received and cash paid during the year are considered. Credit sales and outstanding (unpaid) expenses are ignored.
| Cash Sales (Revenue actually received) | ₹90,000 |
| Credit Sales | Ignored (not received in cash) |
| Total Expenses | ₹70,000 |
| Less: Outstanding Expenses (not yet paid) | −₹30,000 |
| Cash Expenses paid during the year | ₹40,000 |
Mohan’s Income (Cash Basis) = Cash Sales − Cash Expenses
| Income | = ₹90,000 − ₹40,000 |
| = ₹50,000 |
Mohan’s income for the year (Cash Basis) = ₹50,000
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