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  • The following revenue information was obtained from the books of account of the Ministry of Local Government for the year ended 30 June 2009 ...(Solved)

    The following revenue information was obtained from the books of account of the Ministry of Local Government for the year ended 30 June 2009 Estimated revenue Actual receipts Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Rent from buildings and Equipment 850,000 870,000 Fees from trading licenses 430,000 400,000 Fees from import and export licenses 470,000 480,000 Other receipts 235,000 210,000 Additional information 1. The balances at hand on 30 June 2008 amounted to sh. 247,000,000 2. The balances at hand on 30 June 2009 amounted to sh. 160,000,000 Required: Revenue account for the ended 30 June 2009

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • In the context of public sector accounting, explain the following terms (i) Budgetary accounting (ii) Cash accounting (iii) Accruals accounting (iv) Commitment accounting (v) Fund accounting(Solved)

    In the context of public sector accounting, explain the following terms (i) Budgetary accounting (ii) Cash accounting (iii) Accruals accounting (iv) Commitment accounting (v) Fund accounting

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The financial statements of Savannah Ltd. for the year ended 30 April 2009 and 30 April 2010 are given below: Income Statement for the years ended...(Solved)

    The financial statements of Savannah Ltd. for the year ended 30 April 2009 and 30 April 2010 are given below: Income Statement for the years ended 30 April 2010 2009 Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Revenue 396,900 378,000 Cost of sales (217,140) (219,240) Gross profits 179,760 158,760 Administrative expenses (31,563) (29,589) Distribution expenses (35,070) (32,865) Profit from Operations 113,127 96,306 Finance cost (17,115) (14,784) Profit before tax 96,012 81,522 Income tax expense (42,000) (28,980) Net profit for the year 54,012 52,542 Extract of the statement of changes in equity (retained earnings) for the year ended 30 April: 2010 2009 Sh. "000" Sh. "000' Opening balance 135,114 116,172 Net profit for the year 54,012 52,542 Ordinary dividends paid (35,553) (33,600) Balance as at 30 April 153,573 135,114 Statement of financial position as at 30 April Assets: 2010 2009 Non-Current Assets Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Property, Plant and Equipment 443,961 427,476 Current Assets Inventory 55,923 37,275 Trade receivables 47,460 30,240 Bank balances 1,113 1,050 104,496 68,565 Total assets 548,457 496,041 Equity and Liabilities Equity and Reserves Called up share capital 168,000 168,000 Retained profits 153,573 135,114 321,573 303,114 Non-Current Liabilities 12% Loan notes 105,000 105,000 Current Liabilities Trade payables 8,148 8,190 Bank overdraft 48,800 27,300 Tax payable 64,936 52,437 121,884 87,927 Equity and Liabilities 548,457 496,041 Required: (a) For each year, compute the following ratios (i) Gross profit margin (ii) Profit margin (iii) Return on capital employed (iv) Current ratio (v) Acid test ratio (vi) Inventory turnover (vii) Trade receivables collections period (b) Citing relevant ratios computed in (a) above, briefly comment on the performance of savannah Ltd. using the following criteria (i) Profitability (ii) Liquidity (iii) Efficiency

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Explain four benefits that would accrue to a country from adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)(Solved)

    Explain four benefits that would accrue to a country from adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Abdi and Barasa were partners in a Wholesale business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2 respectively after allowing for interest on capital...(Solved)

    Abdi and Barasa were partners in a Wholesale business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2 respectively after allowing for interest on capital at the rate of 10% per annum. On 1 October 2009, they admitted Chale into the partnership. Chale paid his capital and goodwill contributions of sh. 400,000 and sh. 200,000 respectively in cash. The partners agreed to allow interest on capital at the rate of 10% per annum and to write off the goodwill paid on admission of Chale. Chale was to share ¼ of the profit and losses of the partnership. Abdi and Barasa were to share the balance of the profits and losses in the ratio 3:2 respectively. For purposes of admission of Chale into the partnership, Land and Buildings were valued as sh. 2,000,000 on 1 October 2009. The trial balance extracted from the books of the partnership as at 31 March 2010 was as follows: Sh. "000' Sh. "000" Capital accounts Abdi 900 Barasa 600 Capital introduced by Chale 400 Cash premium paid by Chale 200 Current accounts Abdi 300 Barasa 200 Drawings Abdi 100 Barasa 80 Chale 60 Inventory (1 April 2009) 200 Purchase/Sales 5,000 9,000 Administrative expenses 1,600 Selling and distribution costs 1,050 Allowance for doubtful debts 100 Trade receivables /payables 600 500 Land and Buildings 1,400 Equipment at cost 2,000 Provision for depreciation 800 Bank balance 910 13,000 13,000 Additional information 1. Inventory as at 31 March 2010 was valued at sh. 400,000 2. As at 31 March 2010, accrued administrative expenses amounted to sh. 150,000 while prepaid selling and distribution costs amounted to sh. 50,000 3. Depreciation is to be provided on equipment at the rate of 20% per annum based on cost 4. Allowance for doubtful debts is to be increased to sh. 150,000 of which sh. 30,000 relates to the period 1 April 2009 to 30 September 2009 5. Assume sales , gross profit and expenses accrue evenly throughout the year Required: (a) Income statement for the year ended 31 March 2010 (b) Statement of financial position as at 31 March 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Sabuni Ltd is a medium-sized factory producing a soap branded “malaika”. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of the company as at 31...(Solved)

    Sabuni Ltd is a medium-sized factory producing a soap branded “malaika”. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of the company as at 31 December 2009. Sh. “000” Sh. “000” Ordinary share capital 100,000 10% preference share capital 40,000 15% debentures 20,000 Share premium 2,000 General reserves 6,000 Retained profits 900 Sales 116,400 Purchases of raw materials 24,800 Inventory (1 January 2009) Raw materials 1,300 Work-in-progress 4,770 Finished goods (90,000units) 8,100 Land 100,000 Buildings (cost) 60,000 Provision for depreciation 6,000 Plant and Machinery at Net book value 4,600 Interest on debentures 1,500 Direct labour 10,800 Carriage inwards 100 Purchase returns 200 General factory costs 1,600 General administrative expenses 20,000 Electricity and water expenses 2,000 Insurance 1,800 Royalty expenses 2,300 Selling and distribution costs 8,200 provision for unrealized profits 1,350 Bank balance 24,000 Motor vehicles at cost (for sales men) 8,000 Provision for depreciation 2,000 Interim dividends paid to preference shareholders 2,000 Trade payables 5,150 Trade receivables 14,130 300,000 300,000 Additional information 1. Inventories as at 31 December 2009 were valued as follows Sh. "000' Raw materials 1,500 Work-in-progress 3,100 2. Depreciation is to be provided annually as follows Buildings at 10% based on cost Motor Vehicles at 25% based on cost Plant and Machinery at 30% using reducing method 3. The company apportions expenses between factory and administration in the following ratios; Factory Administration Depreciation on buildings 80% 20% Electricity and water 60% 40% Insurance 75% 25% 4. Sabuni Ltd. produced 600,000 units and sold 582,000 units during the year. Assume finished goods were sold on a first-in-first-out basis 5. Finished goods are transferred to the warehouse at cost plus a mark-up of 20% 6. As at 31 December 2009, six month’s interest on the 15% debentures was outstanding while accrued labour costs amounted to sh. 400,000 7. The directors propose to pay the preference shareholders a final dividend. In addition, the directors propose to pay the ordinary shareholders a dividend of 15% per share after the transfer of sh. 4,000,000 to the general reserve. 8. Corporation tax is estimated at sh. 9,900,000 Required: (a) Manufacturing account and Income statement for the year ended 31 December 2009. (b) Explain four benefits that would accrue to a country from adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Nguvumali, a Sole Trader who operates a small business in Mombasa, does not keep proper books of account. He had instructed his shop assistant, who...(Solved)

    Nguvumali, a Sole Trader who operates a small business in Mombasa, does not keep proper books of account. He had instructed his shop assistant, who absconded duty on 30 March 2010 with an unknown amount of cash, to collect trade receivables and to bank the cash intact. Given below are the balances extracted from the records of the firm as at 31 March 2009 2010 Sh. "000" Sh. "000' Buildings 20,000 20,000 Equipment at cost 8,000 8,000 Accumulated depreciation 800 ? Motor vehicles at cost 8,000 8,000 Accumulated depreciation 2,000 ? Inventory 7,000 ? Trade receivables 5,000 4,000 Bank overdraft 4,200 ? Cash in hand 100 100 Prepaid electricity 100 60 Accrued salaries and wages 600 400 Trade payables 2,000 3,000 Additional information 1. The following transactions were made during the year ended 31 March 2010 Sh. "000" Cheques paid to trade creditors 41,000 Cash banked during the year 59,940 Cash paid for electricity and water expenses 160 salaries and wages paid through the bank 5,700 Cash withdrawn from the bank for office use 5,000 Cheques paid for selling and distribution costs 1,600 Cash drawings for personal use 3,000 Cash paid for general expenses 1,400 Returns inwards 9,000 Discount allowed 600 Bad debts written off 400 Cash from trade debtors 60,000 Discount received 1,000 2. The firm applied a uniform mark-up of ¾ 3. Depreciation on motor vehicles and equipment is to be provided based on cost and annual rates of 25% and 10% respectively. Ignore depreciation on buildings 4. Nguvumali did not have an insurance policy to cover theft by servants Required: (a) Determine the amount of cash stolen by the shop assistant (b) Income statement for the year ended 31 March 2010 (c) Statement of financial position as at 31 March 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • With reference to the International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSASs), explain the following bases of accounting; (i) Cash basis (ii) Accrual basis(Solved)

    With reference to the International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSASs), explain the following bases of accounting; (i) Cash basis (ii) Accrual basis

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Explain the role of the “Paymaster General”(Solved)

    Explain the role of the “Paymaster General”

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The following balances of the non-current assets were extracted from the books of Charaka Ltd. as at 1 May 2009 ...(Solved)

    The following balances of the non-current assets were extracted from the books of Charaka Ltd. as at 1 May 2009 Cost Accumulated depreciation Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Land 4,162,500 - Buildings 4,387,500 438,750 Furniture and fittings 1,350,000 450,000 Plant and Machinery 11,081,250 6,693,750 Motor Vehicles 5,287,500 2,205,000 The following relates to the year ended 30 April 2010 1. The depreciation policy of Charaka Ltd is as follows Non-current Asset Basis of depreciation Rate per annum (%) Land - - Buildings Straight-line method 2.50 Plant and machinery Straight-line method 10.0 Motor vehicles Straight-line method 25.0 Furniture and fittings Reducing balance method 12.5 A full year’s depreciation is provided in the year of acquisition. No depreciation is provided in the year of disposal 2. An item of plant acquired on 1 November 2004 for sh. 2,562,500 was disposed of during the year for sh. 1,250,000 3. New machinery was acquired during the year. The following were the cost of acquisition; Sh. Invoice price paid 5,215,000 Import duty 724,500 Freight charges 126,740 Annual insurance premium 146,000 Installation cost 178,500 Value added tax 810,500 Input VAT is recoverable from output VAT 4. A delivery Van which was purchased in April 2009 for sh. 2,145,000 was stolen during the year. The insurers agreed to compensate the company by paying 85% of the cost 5. Land and Buildings were revalued by JLC valuers on 2 May 2009 at sh. 5,675,000 and sh. 4,860,000 respectively. Required: Property, Plant and Equipment movement schedule for the year ended 30 April 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Briefly explain two types of accounting packages that may be used by an organization and the main features of these packages.(Solved)

    Briefly explain two types of accounting packages that may be used by an organization and the main features of these packages.

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Explain any four roles of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or the equivalent body in your country (Solved)

    Explain any four roles of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or the equivalent body in your country

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Salama Ltd. offered 5 million ordinary shares of sh.20 par each payable as follows: ...(Solved)

    Salama Ltd. offered 5 million ordinary shares of sh.20 par each payable as follows: Sh. • On application 3 • On allotment 8 (including premium) • On 1st Call 7 • On 2nd and final call 4 The following is a sequence of transactions relating to the issue Date May 2010 5: Applications were received for 7,200,000 ordinary shares 18: Applications for 1,200,000 ordinary shares were rejected and the application monies refunded to the applicants 20: Allotment letters were issued to 6,000,000 applicants. 5 shares were allotted for every 6 shares applied for. Excess application monies were to be transferred to the allotment account 28: All allotment monies due were received in cash June 2010 4: First call was made 10: Monies due on first call were received except for 5 shareholders who had been allotted a total of 200,000 shares. July 2010 20: Second call was made. 28: Monies due on second and final call were received except for sh. 300,000 shares (including 200,000 shares on which first call monies were also not received. August 2010 6: Shares were forfeited for applicants who had failed to pay monies due on both the first call and second and final call. Those who had not paid the monies due on the second and final call only were issued with notices. 13: The forfeited shares were re-issued at sh.14 per share, the money due being received on the same date. The following information as at 4th May 2010 is provided 1. The authorized share capital of Salama Ltd is 20 million ordinary shares of sh.20 par value of which 10million ordinary shares had been issued and fully paid 2. The share premium account amounted to sh.12million while cash at bank was sh. 52million Required: (a) Journal entries to record the above transactions (b) Extract from the statement of financial position of Salama Ltd. immediately after the issue

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The financial statements of Tumaini Ltd. for the financial year ended 31 October 2010 were as follows: Income Statement for the year ended 31 October 2010 ...(Solved)

    The financial statements of Tumaini Ltd. for the financial year ended 31 October 2010 were as follows: Income Statement for the year ended 31 October 2010 Sh. "000" Revenue 84,600 Cost of sales (40,350) Gross profits 44,250 Investment income 1,500 45,750 Distribution costs (5,640) Administrative expenses (18,360) Operating profit 21,750 Finance cost (1,650) Profit before tax 20,100 Income tax expense (7,300) Profit after tax 12,800 Statement of financial position as at 31 October Assets: 2010 2009 Non-Current Assets Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Premises 34,500 28,300 Plant and Machinery 19,650 16,710 Motor Vehicles 18,010 21,350 72,160 66,360 Intangible Assets Goodwill 2,500 2,750 Patents 3,550 3,870 6,050 6,620 Current Assets Inventory 12,030 8,270 Accounts receivables 14,490 14,660 other receivables 3,200 2,000 Cash 2,000 1,000 31,720 25,930 Total assets 109,930 98,910 Equity and Liabilities Capital and Reserves Ordinary Share Capital (sh. 10 par value) 14,000 10,000 Share premium 2,500 500 Revaluation reserve 8,540 6,390 Retained profits 52,870 47,000 77,910 63,890 Non-Current Liabilities Bank Loan 9,860 12,360 Current Liabilities Trade payables 8,460 7,990 Current Tax 7,080 6,690 Bank overdraft 4,370 6,120 Other payables 2,250 1,860 22,160 22,660 Total capital and Liabilities 109,930 98,910 Additional information 1. The revaluation reserve relates to revaluation of premises 2. The expenses on depreciation, impairment of goodwill and amortization are included in administrative expenses. 3. During the year, machinery and a motor vehicle were acquired at a cost of sh. 3,500,00 and sh. 1,500,000 respectively. A motor vehicle whose net book value was sh. 2,500,000 was disposed of at a loss of sh. 200,000 Required: Statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 October 2010 in conformity with the requirements of International Accounting standards (IAS) 7, “Statement of Cash flows”.

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The following balances were extracted from the books of futures Limited as at 30 September 2010; ...(Solved)

    The following balances were extracted from the books of futures Limited as at 30 September 2010; Sh. "000" Land and Building s (Net Book Value) 25,000 Plant and Machinery (Net Book Value) 8,000 Motor Vehicles (Net Book Value) 2,000 Inventory 6,000 Ordinary Share Capital (sh. 50 par value) 10,000 10% preference share Capital (sh. 100 par value) 9,000 10% Debentures 8,000 Corporation tax 500 Interim Ordinary dividend paid 2,000 Other operating expenses 1,550 Distribution costs 6,000 Administrative expenses 13,000 Accounts payable 19,000 Other operating income 4,000 Gross profit 25,000 Debenture interest paid 400 Preference dividend paid 450 Accounts receivable 20,000 Cash at bank 4,100 Capital redemption reserve 6,000 Share premium 4,000 Revenue reserves(1 October 2009) 3,000 Additional information 1. The balance on the corporation tax account represents and overprovision of tax for the previous year. Tax expense for the current year is estimated at sh. 3million 2. On 15 September 2010, the directors of the company proposed to pay the dividends due to the preference shareholders and to also pay the final dividend of sh. 2million to the ordinary shareholders. 3. A building whose Net Book Value is sh. 5million is to be revalued to sh. 9million. Required: (a) Income statement for the year ended 30 September 2010 (b) Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The approved estimates and actual expenditure details for the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs for the year 2009/2010 were as follows: Code details...(Solved)

    The approved estimates and actual expenditure details for the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs for the year 2009/2010 were as follows: Code details Approved estimates sh. "000" Actual expenditure "Sh. "000" 000 Personal emoluments 123,280 97,520 050 House allowances 19,550 14,260 080 Passage and leave 41,040 667 100 Travelling and accommodation 1,334 1,656 110 Transport Expenses 16,100 13,593 120 Communication expenses 4,600 3,312 190 Miscellaneous 17,480 16,882 196 Training expenses 5,980 4,738 230 Purchasing of Equipment 21,000 39,800 620 Appropriation-In-Aid 1,000 5,560 The Ministry made four equal withdrawals from the Exchequer in July 2009, October 2009, January 2010 and May 2010, totaling sh. 200,000,000 by the year end. Required: (i) The General Account of Vote (GAV) (ii) The Exchequer account (iii) The Paymaster General (PMG) account (iv) The statement of assets and liabilities as at 30th June 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Explain three functions of each of the following parliamentary committees in the context of public sector accounting: (i) Committee of ways and means (ii) Public Accounts committee(Solved)

    Explain three functions of each of the following parliamentary committees in the context of public sector accounting: (i) Committee of ways and means (ii) Public Accounts committee

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • XYZ Limited is in the process of computerizing its accounting system. A critical component of this task is the creation of a database for non-current...(Solved)

    XYZ Limited is in the process of computerizing its accounting system. A critical component of this task is the creation of a database for non-current assets. Required: Advise XYZ Ltd on the features of a suitable accounting package and the information that would form the database for the non-current assets

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Mali Ltd, a manufacturing company, as at 31 December 2010 ...(Solved)

    The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Mali Ltd, a manufacturing company, as at 31 December 2010 Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Inventories as at 1 January 2010: Raw materials 21,000 Finished goods 38,900 Work in progress 13,500 Wages: Direct 180,000 Factory 145,000 Sale of scrap raw materials 35,000 Royalties 7,000 Carriage inwards 3,500 Purchases of raw materials 370,000 Machinery (Cost sh. 280,000,000) 230,000 Computers (Cost sh. 20,000,000) 12,000 General factory expenses 31,000 Lighting 7,500 Factory power 13,700 Sales 1,000,000 Administrative salaries 44,000 Sales representative salaries 30,000 Commission on sales 11,500 Rent 12,000 Insurance 4,200 General administrative expenses 13,400 Bank charges 2,300 Discount allowed 4,800 Carriage outwards 5,900 Accounts payables 64,000 Ordinary share capital (sh. 10 each) 360,000 10% Debentures 60,000 Buildings 111,000 Accounts receivables 142,300 Balance at bank 76,800 Cash in hand 1,500 Allowance for doubtful debts 6,500 Retained profits (1 January 2010) 10,300 Debenture interest 3,000 1,535,800 1,535,800 Additional information 1. Rent, insurance and light expenses are to be apportioned between factory, office and distribution as follows: Factory Office Distribution % % % Rent 70 30 - Insurance 60 10 30 Lighting 80 20 - 2. Allowance for doubtful debts is to be maintained at 5% and bad debts of sh. 3,500,000 are to be written off. 3. Inventories as at 31st December 2010 were valued as follows: Sh. Raw materials 14,000,000 Finished goods 42,000,000 Work-in-progress 15,500,000 4. Accrued rent and general administrative expenses as at 31 December 2010 amounted to sh. 1,200,000 and sh. 1,500,000 respectively. 5. Prepaid insurance as ta 31 December 2010 amounted to sh. 360,000 6. A provision for corporation tax amounting to sh. 25,340,000 is to be made. 7. Depreciation is to be provided as follows Asset Rate per annum Machinery 12.5% on reducing balance basis Computers 15% on straight line basis Ignore depreciation on buildings 8. The directors propose to pay a dividend of sh. 0.50 per share Required: (a) Manufacturing, trading and income statement for the year ended 31 December 2010. (b) Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The following assets and liabilities were extracted from the books of Jipemoyo Sport Club as at 31 March: ...(Solved)

    The following assets and liabilities were extracted from the books of Jipemoyo Sport Club as at 31 March: 2010 2011 Sh. Sh. Investment at cost 500,000 400,000 Sports Equipment 60,000 68,000 Furniture 40,000 36,000 Subscription in arrears 18,000 12,000 Subscription in advance 15,000 30,000 Bar Inventory 12,000 22,000 Bar payables 3,000 13,000 Stock of stationary 2,000 1,000 Accrued rates 1,500 2,500 Prepaid insurance 1,400 3,400 The summary of receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2011 was as follows: Receipts Sh. Bank balance (1 April 2010) 25,000 Bar takings 360,000 Donations 80,000 Subscriptions 280,000 Income from investment 40,500 Annual dinner sales 140,000 Entry fees 75,000 Proceeds from sale of investment 125,000 1,125,500 Payments Ground maintenance 40,500 Staff salaries 239,000 Bar payables 120,000 New Equipment 20,000 Subscriptions refunded to members 2,000 Bar man's wages 120,000 Stationary 30,000 Annual dinner costs 80,000 Rates 8,000 Insurance 24,000 Bank balance (31 March 2011) 442,000 1,125,500 1. Included in the subscriptions received during the year of sh. 280,000 is sh. 15,000 being arrears for the year ended 31 March 2010. It is the policy of the club to write off subscriptions arrears owing for more than twelve months. 2. During the year, an investment with cost of sh. 100,000 was sold for sh. 125,000. The clubs accountant recorded only the receipt of proceeds from sale of investment in the books of accounts. Required: (i) Bar income statement for the year ended 31 March 2011 (ii) Subscriptions accounts (iii) Income and expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2011

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • In accounting for inventories, it is important to understand the composition of inventories and how to value the inventories in the financial statements. Required: (i) Explain the...(Solved)

    In accounting for inventories, it is important to understand the composition of inventories and how to value the inventories in the financial statements. Required: (i) Explain the term inventories. (ii) Describe how you would measure the value of inventories. (iii) Outline the component costs of inventories.

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Enock Safari is a photographer and does not keep a complete set of accounting records. An extract of his receipts and payments for the year...(Solved)

    Enock Safari is a photographer and does not keep a complete set of accounting records. An extract of his receipts and payments for the year ended 31 December 2010 was as follows Sh. 000 Sh. 000 Receipts Cash in hand (1 January 2010) 3,000 Balance at bank ( 1 January 2010) 420,600 Cash sales 658,000 Credit sales 592,000 rent received from sub-letting 10,400 Sale of Equipment (Book value sh. 6,000) 2,000 Additional capital introduced 30,000 Income tax refund (personal) 5,000 Cash from bank 243,600 259,000 1,705,600 Payments Purchases for resale 844,000 General expenses 12,000 40,000 rent and rates 59,000 Wages 112,000 personal drawings 130,000 Income tax (personal) 60,000 Cost of new equipment 32,000 Cash withdrawn 243,600 Balance at Bank ( 31 December 2010) 427,000 Cash in hand (31 December 2010) 5,000 259,000 1,705,600 Additional information 1. Inspection of the credit sales invoice books showed that customers owed sh.250,000 on 1 January 2010 and sh.323,600 0n 31 December 2010. The amounts did not include goods withdrawn by Enock Safari for personal use. 2. Examination of the paid invoices for purchases disclosed trade payables of sh.190,000 as at 1 January 2010 and sh.212,000 as at 31 December 2010. 3. Enock Safari estimated that he had withdrawn goods for his own domestic use which cost sh.5,200 during the year and had not paid for them. 4. As at 1 January 2010, equipment on which depreciation is charged at 5% per annum stood at sh.114,000. 5. Inventory as at 1 January 2010 was valued at sh.190,000 and sh.180,000 as at 31 December 2010. Required: (a) Income statement for the year ended 31 December 2010. (b) Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Alice, Bibianne and Christine have been in partnership for several years sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively after charging interest on...(Solved)

    Alice, Bibianne and Christine have been in partnership for several years sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively after charging interest on capital at the rate of 10% On 1st April 2010, Christine retired from the partnership. Alice and Bibianne agreed to continue with the partnership and to share profits and losses equally after charging interest on capital at the rate of 10% per annum. For the purpose of retirement of Christine from the partnership, Land and Buildings were revalued at sh. 2,000,000 and furniture and fittings at sh. 3,000,000. Goodwill of the partnership was valued at sh. 1,200,000 on 1st April 2010 The partners agreed that goodwill was to be written off immediately. The relevant adjustments relating to the above transactions had not been made when the following trial balance as at 30 September 2010 was extracted from the books of the partnership. Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Capital Alice 800 Bibianne 700 Christine 600 Current Accounts Alice 200 Bibianne 200 Christine 100 Drawings Alice 180 Bibianne 140 Christine 180 Inventory (30 September 2010) 500 Land and Buildings 1,500 Furniture and fittings 400 Motor vehicles 800 Accounts receivables 470 Accounts payables 200 Prepaid insurance 50 Accrued electricity 20 Bank balance 1,000 Net profit for the year 2,400 5,220 5,220 Additional information 1. Assume the net profit accrued evenly throughout the year 2. Christine agreed to take on her retirement one of the motor vehicles at book value of sh. 400,000 and the balance due to her to be paid in cash Required: (a) Income statement for the year ended 30 September 2010 (b) Partner’s current accounts (c) Partner’s capital accounts (d) Statement of financial position as at 30th September 2010

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The following information was obtained from the books of Nairobi water fund for the financial year ended 30th June 2011 1. Payment of sh. 3,000,000 was made...(Solved)

    The following information was obtained from the books of Nairobi water fund for the financial year ended 30th June 2011 1. Payment of sh. 3,000,000 was made to the members 2. Administrative salaries amounted to sh. 400,000 while other administrative expenses amounted to sh. 500,000 3. Total contributions received from members were sh. 4,800,000 4. The total investments in the fund amounted to sh. 12,000,000 which earned interest of sh. 2,400,000 5. On 30th June 2010, the fund account had a credit balance of sh. 10,800,000 while the paymaster general account had a debit balance of sh. 2,00,000 Required: (i) Income statement for the year ended 30th June 2011 (ii) Statement of financial position as at 3oth June 2011

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • In the context of not-for-profit organizations, explain the following terms (i) Honorarium (ii) Subscription (iii) Legacy(Solved)

    In the context of not-for-profit organizations, explain the following terms (i) Honorarium (ii) Subscription (iii) Legacy

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Highlight six types of report that could be generated by an accounting package (Solved)

    Highlight six types of report that could be generated by an accounting package

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Mashariki Enterprises provided the following details of assets and liabilities as at 1st June 2010. The cost details were obtained from the invoice files while...(Solved)

    Mashariki Enterprises provided the following details of assets and liabilities as at 1st June 2010. The cost details were obtained from the invoice files while others were obtained verbally from the managing director who was the proprietor Asset Cost/Valuation Date of acquisition Depreciation Sh. "000" Equipment and furniture 2,300 1-Sep-2008 10 % per annum Buildings 26,000 1-Jan-2005 5 % per annum Land 3,400 1-Jan-2005 nil Motor Vehicles 1,600 1-May-2010 20 % per annum Bank balances 1,000 Trade receivables 1,380 Opening inventory 1,800 Prepaid insurance 450 Cash 120 Trade payables 1,100 Bank Loan 2,400 Accrued sundry expenses 2,600 The policy of the firm is to provide full depreciation in the year of purchase and non in the year of disposal, using the straight-line method The following is a summary of receipts and payment for the year ended 31st May 2011 Bank Cash Bank Cash Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Sale of Equipment 200 Rent 2,000 Receipts from debtors 13,000 Donations 250 Sales 4,150 Supplier of goods 5,000 Furniture 900 Salaries and wages 1,400 Stationary 300 Motor vehicles 400 Bank loan 600 Drawings 200 Sales commission 150 Insurance 1,200 Bank charges 120 Sundry expenses 2,800 Interest on loan 240 Additional information 1. The following balances were available as at 31 May 2011 • Prepaid insurance sh. 250,000 • Accrued salaries Sh. 150,000 2. Equipment with a cost of Sh. 300,000 was disposed of during the year 3. Closing inventory was valued at sh. 1,200,000 4. Trade receivables as at 31st May 2011 were sh. 1,150,000 while trade payables were sh. 1,250,000 Required: (a) Income statement for the year ended 31 May 2011 (b) Statement of financial position as at 31 May 2011

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • (a) The following information relates to the property, plant and Equipment of Annex construction Limited as at 1 st October 2010: Asset Cost Accumulated Depreciation Estimated useful life...(Solved)

    (a) The following information relates to the property, plant and Equipment of Annex construction Limited as at 1 st October 2010: Asset Cost Accumulated Depreciation Estimated useful life (years) Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Freehold Land 60,000 - - Buildings: Factory 150,000 30,000 50 :Office premises 180,000 30,000 45 Plant and Machinery 475,000 365,000 10 Computers 295,000 85,000 4 Motor Vehicles 50,000 35,000 4 Furniture and Fittings 100,000 40,000 5 Additional information 1. None of the assets was fully depreciated as at the end of the year 2. The following assets were acquired on 1st April 2011 Sh. “million” Plant and Machinery 100 Computers 8 Motor Vehicles 28 3. On 1st April 2011, Motor vehicles with a cost of sh. 6,000,000 were disposed of for sh. 2 million. The cumulative depreciation on the Motor vehicles as at 1st October 2010 was sh. 5 million. 4. Freehold Land and Buildings were revalued on 2nd October 2010 as follows Sh. “million” Freehold Land 400 Buildings: Factory 240 : Office Premises 150 5. Depreciation is provided on a prorate basis from the date of acquisition using the straight-line method 6. Assume nil residue value for the assets Required: (a) The company’s property, Plant and Equipment movement schedule for the year ended 30th September 2011 (b) Define an intangible asset (c) Outline four ethical issues that guide accountants while executing their duties

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • Chungala limited is a public company incorporated to trade on recycled products. The accountant presented the finance manager the following financial statements for the years...(Solved)

    Chungala limited is a public company incorporated to trade on recycled products. The accountant presented the finance manager the following financial statements for the years 2010 and 2011 Sh. "millions" Sales 9,348 Cost of sales (5,688) Gross profits 3,660 Distribution costs (1,128) Administrative expenses (1,200) Operating profit 1,332 Gain on disposal 20 interests paid (60) Profit before tax 1,292 Income tax expense (304) Profit after tax 988 Dividends (300) Retained profits for the year 688 Retained profits brought forward 1616 Retained profits carried forward 2,304 Chungana Ltd Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2011 2010 Sh. "million" Sh. "million" Non-Current Assets Plant and Equipment 6,400 5,200 Motor Vehicles 2,400 1,600 8,800 6,800 Current Assets Inventory 300 240 Accounts receivables 124 100 Bank balances 216 140 640 480 Total assets 9,440 7,280 Equity and Liabilities Ordinary Share Capital (sh. 10 each) 5,200 4,800 Share premium 880 320 Retained profits 2,304 1,616 8,384 6,736 Non-Current Liabilities Long term loan 320 80 Current Liabilities Accounts payables 96 56 Taxation 480 320 proposed dividends 160 88 736 464 Total capital and Liabilities 9,440 7,280 Additional Information 1. During the year, plant worth sh. 2,200,000 was acquired and Motor vehicles which had cost sh. 200,000,000 were disposed of. 2. The book values of the plant and Equipment and Motor Vehicles comprise Plant and Equipment Motor Vehicles 2010 2012 2010 2012 Sh. Million Sh. Million Sh. Million Sh. Million Cost 6,120 7,700 1,920 2,880 Accumulated depreciation (920) (1,300) (320) (480) Net Book Value 5,200 6,400 1,600 2,400 3. Administration expenses comprise Sh. Million Depreciation Plant and equipment 840 Motor Vehicles 300 Others 60 1,200 4. Gain on disposal comprises Sh. Million Gain on disposal of Plant and equipment 40 Loss on disposal of Motor Vehicles (20) 20 Required: Statement of cash flows for the year ended 30th September 2011 in conformity with the requirements of International Accounting Standard (IAS 7), “Statement of Cash flows”

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.  

  • The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Malezi Ltd as at 31st October 2011: ...(Solved)

    The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Malezi Ltd as at 31st October 2011: Sh. "000" Sh. "000" Buildings (Cost) 10,000 Plant and Equipment (Cost) 1,400 Motor Vehicles (Cost) 320 Accumulated Depreciation (1 November 2010) Buildings 4,000 Plant and Equipment 480 Motor vehicles 120 Cash at Bank 100 Inventory (1 November 2010) 2,200 Administrative expenses 2,206 Distribution costs 650 Suspense 1,500 Retained earnings 360 Trade receivables 876 Purchases 4,200 Dividends paid 200 Sales revenue 11,752 Value added Tax (VAT) Payable 1,390 Trade payables 1,050 Share premium 500 Ordinary Shares of sh. 100 each 1,000 22,152 22,152 Additional information 1. Inventory as at 31st October 2011 was valued at sh. 1,600,000 2. Depreciation is to be provided as follows Assets Rate per annum Buildings 5 % on straight line Plant and Equipment 20 % on reducing balance Motor vehicles 25 % on reducing balance Depreciation is to be charged to administration expenses 3. The directors do not propose payment of dividends 4. An allowance for bad debts of sh. 76,000 is to be made relating to a customer who was declared bankrupt. A further allowance for doubtful debts of 5 % is to be made with respect to the trade receivables as at 31st October 2011 5. The suspense account of sh. 1,500,000 relates to 10,000 new ordinary shares which were issued at par value of sh. 150 each on 1st October 2011 Required: (a) Statement of comprehensive income for year ended 31st October 2011 (b) Statement of financial position as at 31st October 2011

    Date posted: October 3, 2022.