Financial Accounting & Analysis | Question and answer

Q1. Analyse the following transactions for Surprise Ltd. using the concept of Accounting
Equation comprising of Assets, Liabilities and Equity. (10 Marks)

  1. Commenced business with cash of ₹ 5,00,000.
  2. Purchased equipment for cash ₹ 2,00,000.
  3. Purchased furniture worth ₹50,000 on credit from IndiMart.
  4. Purchased raw materials for ₹25,000 against cash from XYZ Suppliers.
  5. Deposited cash of ₹ 1,25,000 in the current account.
  6. Sold goods for ₹75,000 and received a cheque against the same.

SOLUTION:

  1. Commenced business with cash of ₹ 5,00,000. Assets: Cash +₹ 5,00,000 Equity: +₹ 5,00,000
  2. Purchased equipment for cash ₹ 2,00,000. Assets: Cash -₹ 2,00,000, Equipment +₹ 2,00,000
  3. Purchased furniture worth ₹50,000 on credit from IndiMart. Assets: Furniture +₹ 50,000 Liabilities: IndiMart +₹ 50,000
  4. Purchased raw materials for ₹25,000 against cash from XYZ Suppliers. Assets: Raw materials +₹ 25,000 Liabilities: Cash -₹ 25,000
  5. Deposited cash of ₹ 1,25,000 in the current account. Assets: Cash -₹ 1,25,000, Current account +₹ 1,25,000
  6. Sold goods for ₹75,000 and received a cheque against the same. Assets: Cash +₹ 75,000 Equity: Sales +₹ 75,000

Overall impact: Assets: Cash -₹ 2,50,000, Equipment +₹ 2,00,000, Furniture +₹ 50,000, Raw materials +₹ 25,000 Liabilities: IndiMart +₹ 50,000 Equity: +₹ 80,000 (₹ 5,00,000 + ₹ 75,000 – ₹ 2,50,000)

Please note that this analysis is based on the given transactions and the accounting equation. Additional information might be required for a comprehensive analysis of Surprise Ltd.’s financial position.

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