Unit 4 Preparation of Final Accounts of A Company: Objective
Unit 4 Preparation of Final Accounts of A Company: Objective
Unit 4 Preparation of Final Accounts of A Company: Objective
Objective
After studying this unit, you should be able to:
Structure
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013
4.3 General Instructions for the preparation of Financial Statement
4.4 Profit and Loss Statement Part II of Schedule III
4.5 Balance Sheet Part I of Schedule III
4.6 Cash Flow Statement
4.7 Statement of changes in Equity
4.8 Self Assessment Questions
4.1 INTRODUCTION
Companies are required to prepare their final accounts are per the provisions
of the Companies Act 2013. They should prepare and keep the books of
accounts of every financial year at their' registered office which gives a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of a company. Companies should keep the
books of accounts on an accrual basis and according to the double-entry
system of accounting.
As per Section 129 of the act, at the time of the company's annual general
meeting, it is mandatory for the board of directors to lay down the financial
statements before the company. The financial statements includes –
Each item on the face of the Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and
Loss shall be cross-referenced to any related information in the notes to
accounts. In preparing the Financial Statements, including the notes to
accounts, a balance shall be maintained between providing excessive
detail that may not assist users of financial statements and not providing
necessary information as a result of too much aggregation.
Depending upon the turnover of the company, the figures appearing in
the Financial Statements may be rounded off as given below: –
S.No. Turnover Rounding off
1 less than one To the nearest hundreds,
hundred crore thousands, lakhs or millions, or
rupees decimals thereof.
2 one hundred crore To the nearest lakhs, millions or
rupees or more crores, or decimals thereof
Once a unit of measurement is used, it shall be used uniformly in the
Financial Statements.
Except in the case of the first Financial Statements laid before the
company (after its incorporation), the corresponding amounts
(comparatives) for the immediately preceding reporting period for all
items shown in the Financial Statements, including notes, shall also be
given.
For this Schedule, the terms used herein shall be as per the applicable
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Accounting: An
Overview
4.4 PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT – PART II OF
SCHEDULE-III
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Preparation of Final
4.5 BALANCE SHEET–PART I OF SCHEDULE-III Accounts of A
Company
Assets are the resources controlled by the enterprise due to past events
from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the
enterprise.
Liabilities are the obligation of an enterprise arising from the past event,
the settlement of which leads to an outflow of resources embodying
economic benefits,
Equity is the residual interest in the interest of an enterprise after
deducting all the liabilities.
A. Share Capital
For each class of share capital following points is to be kept in mind:
i) The number and amount of shares authorised.
ii) The number of shares which are issued subscribed and fully paid and
which are issued, subscribed but not fully paid.
iii) The par value per share.
iv) Shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting
period should be reconciled.
v) Calls unpaid.
vi) Forfeited shares.
B. Reserves and Surplus
Reserves and surplus can be distributed among the following sub-heads:
i) Capital reserves
ii) Capital redemption reserves
iii) Securities Premium
iv) Debenture Redemption reserve
v) Revaluation reserve
vi) Surplus; the balance as per profit and loss statement
vii) Other reserves(specify the nature and purpose)
C. Long term Borrowings
Long term borrowings can be classified under the following sub-heads:
i) Bonds/Debentures
ii) Term loans
iii) Deferred payment liabilities
iv) Deposits
v) Long term maturities of finance lease obligations
vi) Loans and advances from related parties
vii) Other loans and advances(specify nature)
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Preparation of Final
Accounts of A
D. Long Term Provisions Company
Illustration 4.1
The following is the Trial Balance of Alpha Limited as on 31.3.20X2:
(Figures in`‘000)
Debit Credit
Land at cost 4400 Equity Capital(Shares of Rs. 6000
10each)
Plant& Machinery at 15400 10%Debentures 4000
cost
Trade Receivables 1920 General Reserve 2600
Inventories(31.3.X2) 1720 Profit& Loss A/c 1440
Bank 400 Securities Premium 800
Adjusted Purchases 6400 Sales 14000
Factory Expenses 1200 Trade Payables 1040
Administration Expenses 600 Provision for Depreciation 3440
Selling Expenses 600 Suspense Account 80
Debenture Interest 400
Interim Dividend Paid 360
Total: 33,400 Total: 33,400
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Accounting: An Additional Information:
Overview
(i) The authorised share capital of the company is 8,00,000 shares of Rs.
10 each.
(ii) The company, on the advice of an independent valuer, wishes to revalue
the land at Rs. 72,00,000.
(iii) Declared final dividend @10% on2nd April, 20X2.
(iv) Suspense account of Rs. 80,000 represents cash received for the sale of
some of the machinery on 1.4.20X1. The cost of the machinery was
Rs.2,00,000 and the accumulated depreciation thereon being Rs.
1,60,000.
(v) Depreciation is to be provided on plant and machinery at 10% on cost.
Solution
Balance Sheet
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Profit and Loss Statement Preparation of Final
Accounts of A
For the period ending 31st March, 20X2 Company
Notes to accounts
(`in000)
1. Share Capital
Equity share capital
Authorised
800,000 shares of Rs. 10each 8000
Issued& subscribed & called up
600,000sharesof Rs. 10each 6000
2. Reserves and Surplus
Securities Premium Account 800
Revaluation reserve (7200–4400) 2800
General reserve 2600
Profit& loss Balance
Opening balance 1440
Profit for the period 3320 4760
Less: Appropriations
Interim Dividend (360) 4400
10600
3. Long term borrowing
10%Debentures 4000
4. PPE
Land
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Accounting: An Opening balance 4400
Overview
Add: Revaluation adjustment 2800
Closing balance 7200
Plant and Machinery
Opening balance 15,400
Less: Disposed off (200)
15,200
Less: Depreciation (3440-160+1520) (4800)
Closing balance 10,400
Total 17,600
5. Other Income
Profit on sale of machinery:
Sale value of machinery 80
Less: Book value of machinery (10-8) (40) 40
6. Finance costs
Debenture interest 400
7. Other expenses:
Factory expenses 1200
Selling expenses 600
Administrative expenses 600 2400
Note: Dividend declared on 2nd April 20X2 will be accounted for in the next
financial year.
Note – Cash includes cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, short-term
liquid investment, and securities with short-term maturity (less than three
months from the date of acquisition).
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a. Cash Flow from operating activities – These are the principal revenue Preparation of Final
Accounts of A
generating activities of an enterprise. Positive cash flow from operating Company
activities helps an enterprise maintain its operating capability, pay
dividends, repay loans, make new investments, etc. It also provides
valuable information about financing through working capital.
b. Cash flow from investing activities – It deals with the acquisition and
disposal of long-term assets and other investments. In other words, it
represents the extent to which expenditures have been made for
resources intended to generate future income and cash flows.
c. Cash flow from financing activities – These are the activities that result
in changes in the size and composition of owner's and borrowed capital.
These are useful in predicting claims on future cash flows by providers
of capital to the entity. Examples include cash proceeds from the issue of
equity shares, loans, debentures, etc.
Illustration 4.2
Raymond Ltd provides the following information at the year-end, March31,
20X1:
3,200
Information available:
31stMarch 31stMarch
20X1 20X0
Rs. Rs.
Plant 1,43,00 10,1000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (20,600) (13,600)
1,22,400 87,400
Investments (Long term) 23,000 25,400
Inventory 28,800 22,000
Trade receivables 9,400 11,000
Cash 9,200 3,000
Prepaid expenses 200 1000
Share Capital 93,000 63,000
Reserves and surplus 28,000 26,400
Bonds 59,000 49,000
Trade payables 10,000 8,600
Outstanding liabilities 2400 1800
Income taxes payable 600 1000
Prepare Cash Flow Statement as per AS-3(Revised), using the indirect method.
Solution
Raymond Ltd.
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Accounting: An Cash Flow Statement
Overview
For the year ending 31stMarch, 20X1
Particulars Rs Rs.
Cash flows from operating activities
Net profit before taxation 4600
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 7400
Gain on sale of investments (2400)
Loss on sale of plant assets 600
Interest expense 4600
Interest income (1200)
Operating profit before working capital changes 13,600
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flow statement of Ryan ltd. by indirect method for the year ended Preparation of Final
Accounts of A
31stMarch, 20X1: Company
Equity and
Liabilities
1 Shareholders’
funds
A Share capital 1 60,000 70,000
B Reserves and 2 42,000 30,000
Surplus
2 Non-current
liabilities
Long term 3 20,000 -
borrowings
3 Current liabilities
A Trade Payables 11,500 11,000
B Other current 4 3,000 8,000
liabilities
C Short term
provision(provision 9,500 6,000
for tax)
Total 1,46,000 1,25,000
Assets
1 Non-current assets
A Property, plant and 5 91,500 70,000
Equipment
B Non-Current 50,000 8000
Investments
2 Current assets
A Inventories 9500 9000
B Trade receivables 25,000 22,500
C Cash and Cash 5000 9000
equivalents
D Other Current assets 10,000 6500
Total 146000 125000
Notes to Accounts
Additional Information:
(i) A piece of land has been sold out for Rs. 15000 (Cost – Rs. 1,2000), and
the balance land was revalued. Capital Reserve consisted of profit on
revaluation of land.
(ii) On1stApril,20X0, a plant was sold for Rs.9000(Original Cost–Rs.
7000and
W.D.V. – Rs. 5000) and Debentures worth Rs. 10,000 were issued at par
as part consideration for plant of Rs. 40500acquired.
(iii) Part of the investments (Cost–Rs. 5000) was sold for Rs. 7000.
(iv) Pre-acquisition dividend received Rs. 500was adjusted against the cost of
investment.
(v) Interim dividend was declared and paid @15%during the current year.
(vi) Income-tax liability for the current year was estimated at Rs. 13500.
Depreciation@15%has been charged on Plant and Machinery, but no
depreciation has been charged on Building.
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