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i) Creditors ledger-to find the total purchase made on credit
ii) Private ledgers-to ascertain the movement of capital in the business/keep confidential
accounts
iii) Normal ledger-to record the total expenses or income incurred r received in business
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Items ksh
Purchases ...(Solved)
Prepare Betty’s trial balance from the following information
Items ksh
Purchases 130,000
Capital 150,000
Sales 165,000
Debtors 45,000
Creditors 40,000
Motor vehicles 120,000
Stock 50,000
Cash at bank 10,000
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following information relates to Ogello traders as at 31st Dec 2009:-
Capital (1-1-2009) kshs.100,000
Loss during the year ...(Solved)
The following information relates to Ogello traders as at 31st Dec 2009:-
Capital (1-1-2009) kshs.100,000
Loss during the year kshs.40,000
Investment kshs 35,000
If the trader took goods worth kshs. 15,000 during the year for private use, calculate the capital of
the business as at 31-12-2009
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Queen Traders had the following information extracted from her books of accounts as at
31st Dec 2009:-
...(Solved)
Queen Traders had the following information extracted from her books of accounts as at
31st Dec 2009:-
Shs
Capital (1/1/009) 3,400,000
Additional capital 610,780
Drawings for the year 25,220
Capital (31/12/009) 4,900,000
Determine the profit for the year.
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following was obtained from the books of Wambui Mary for the ended 31st December,2007
Drawings ...(Solved)
The following was obtained from the books of Wambui Mary for the ended 31st December,2007
Drawings 82000
Profit 170000
Additional investment 58000
Capital 1.1.2007 240000
Calculate the of Mary Wambui as at 31st Dec,2007
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following balance sheet relates to Hamisi traders as at 1st January 2008.
Additional information:-
- On 2nd January 2008, Hamisi traders bought stock for cash at...(Solved)
The following balance sheet relates to Hamisi traders as at 1st January 2008.
Additional information:-
- On 2nd January 2008, Hamisi traders bought stock for cash at Shs 36 000
- On 10th January 2008, a debtor paid shs 26 000 to Hamisi traders
- On 13th January 2008, Hamisi used his personal cash to buy equipment for shs 47 000 for
the business
Prepare Hamisi traders balance sheet as at 31st January 2008.
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Okelo invested Kshs.120,000 into a business. At the end of the year, his capital was Kshs.160000
and his monthly drawing was Kshs.2000. Determine the net profit...(Solved)
Okelo invested Kshs.120,000 into a business. At the end of the year, his capital was Kshs.160000
and his monthly drawing was Kshs.2000. Determine the net profit for the year
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Show how the following transactions may affect the items of balance sheet, stating whether it is
an increase , decrease or no effect(Solved)
Show how the following transactions may affect the items of balance sheet, stating whether it is
an increase , decrease or no effect
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following balances relates to Onyonka traders as at 1st Jan. 2010
The following transactions took place the same month:-
Jan 2nd debtors paid in cash shs.20,000.
Jan....(Solved)
The following balances relates to Onyonka traders as at 1st Jan. 2010
The following transactions took place the same month:-
Jan 2nd debtors paid in cash shs.20,000.
Jan. 31st sold stock worth shs.20,000 for Shs.25,000 by cheque
Prepare a balance sheet as 31st Jan. 2010
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Given below are transactions relating to Mwala traders. For each of the transactions, indicate
in the column below the account to be debited and the account...(Solved)
Given below are transactions relating to Mwala traders. For each of the transactions, indicate
in the column below the account to be debited and the account to be credited
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Indicate the balance sheet items which would be affected by the following transactions
(a) Purchase of a lawn mower by cheque
(b) Sale of goods on credit...(Solved)
Indicate the balance sheet items which would be affected by the following transactions
(a) Purchase of a lawn mower by cheque
(b) Sale of goods on credit to Mwangi
(c) A debtor pays by cash
(d) The owner converted his personal car into a business asset
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The proprietor of the sunrise dealer had ksh.13,730/= as capital as at 1st January 2010.
The following transactions took place.
i) Sold goods worth ksh 3000/= for...(Solved)
The proprietor of the sunrise dealer had ksh.13,730/= as capital as at 1st January 2010.
The following transactions took place.
i) Sold goods worth ksh 3000/= for ksh.9000/=
ii) Deposited ksh.50, 000/= from his personal savings
If his capital as at 31st January 2010 was kshs.62, 230/=, determine the value of drawings
for the month of January 2010.
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The accounting period of Ochomo Traders ended on 30th June, 2008. The assets, liabilities and
capital were as follows on their date :
Capital ...(Solved)
The accounting period of Ochomo Traders ended on 30th June, 2008. The assets, liabilities and
capital were as follows on their date :
Capital 51000
Cash in hand 4000
Stock 10000
Furniture 7000
Creditors 5000
Long term loan 20000
Premises 50000
Debtors 2000
Bicycle 3000
Required: Prepare Ochomo traders balance sheet as at 30th June,2008
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
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Use the balance sheet equation to fill the missing figures in the table below
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Asman Traders had the following information extracted from their books of accounts as at 31st
June 2006
...(Solved)
Asman Traders had the following information extracted from their books of accounts as at 31st
June 2006
Shs.
Capital (1st July 05) 3 500 000
Additional investment 540 000
Drawings for the year 25 200
Capital (31st June 06) 6 000 000
Determine the profit for the year
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following relates to Katiba traders as at 31st April 2010
...(Solved)
The following relates to Katiba traders as at 31st April 2010
Kshs.
Capital 600,000
Motor van 280,000
Furniture 80,000
Current assets ?
Current liabilities 50,000
Prepare Katiba’s balance sheet
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- The table below shows a change in population size in country X for a period of four
years
Year ...(Solved)
The table below shows a change in population size in country X for a period of four
years
Year Total population
(000 000)
2001 40
2002 26
2003 13
2004 9
Give four reasons to account for this trend
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain the following terms as used in business
i) Census
ii) Unemployment
iii) Mortality...
iv) Optimum population.(Solved)
Explain the following terms as used in business
i) Census
ii) Unemployment
iii) Mortality...
iv) Optimum population.
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify factors that may be contributing to income disparity between the rich and poor
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Identify factors that may be contributing to income disparity between the rich and poor
citizens in Kenya
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
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in Kenya(Solved)
Outline four factors used to determine the distribution of Omo, as a common household detergent
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Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)