Example 2 (Worked Example on Trading and Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet)

Uche who has been in
business as a grain’s merchant extracted the following balances from his books
as at 31st December, 2010

He gives the additional information

a.) Stock checked on 31st
December 2010 amounted to N8,450
b.) An invoice for stocks
received on 23rd December amounted to N26,480 was completely
omitted from the books
c.)  Rent for the fourth
quarter of 2010, N3,200 is outstanding
d.) The insurance premium is
only for one half of 2010
e.) Repairs include N2,000,
cost of anti-burglary devices installed on one of the motor vehicles
f.)  Provide for depreciation
of 20% on fixed assets.
You are required to prepare Uche’s
Trading, Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st December,
2010 and a Balance Sheet as at the date.
Solution

Vertical Method


UCHE
TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER
2010


UCHE BALANCE SHEET AS AT
31ST DECEMBER 2011

 


 

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