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CBSE PRACTICE PAPER 2026–27 · ACCOUNTANCY (SET – 5)
General Instructions
- This question paper contains 29 questions. All questions are compulsory. (Theory : 80 marks; Project : 20 marks is assessed separately.)
- Section A : Q. 1 to 14 are MCQs and Q. 15–16 are Assertion–Reason questions, 1 mark each (16 marks).
- Section B : Q. 17 to 20 are short answer questions of 3 marks each (12 marks).
- Section C : Q. 21 to 23 are short answer questions of 4 marks each (12 marks).
- Section D : Q. 24 to 27 are long answer questions of 6 marks each (24 marks).
- Section E : Q. 28 and Q. 29 are long answer questions of 8 marks each (16 marks).
- The paper is of higher difficulty level (application / analysis based) and covers Part A (Partnership Firms and Companies) and Part B (Analysis of Financial Statements, Ratios and Cash Flow Statement).
- Internal choice (OR) is provided in some questions. Show all working notes clearly. Narrations in journal entries are not required.
- Detailed Answer Key & Solutions with marking scheme are given at the end of this paper.
SECTION A (16 × 1 = 16 Marks)
Q. 1 to Q. 14 : Multiple Choice Questions (choose the correct option)
1. A partner withdrew ₹ 60,000 during the year in equal amounts at the end of every month. Interest on drawings is charged @ 12% p.a. The interest on drawings is
(a) ₹ 3,600(b) ₹ 4,200(c) ₹ 3,300(d) ₹ 7,200
2. The profit of a firm is ₹ 1,20,000, shared by A, B and C in 3 : 2 : 1. C is guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 30,000, the deficiency to be borne by A and B in 3 : 2. A’s final share is
(a) ₹ 60,000(b) ₹ 54,000(c) ₹ 50,000(d) ₹ 48,000
3. Profits of the last three years were ₹ 1,50,000, ₹ 1,80,000 and ₹ 2,10,000. Goodwill at 2 years’ purchase of the average profit is
(a) ₹ 3,60,000(b) ₹ 5,40,000(c) ₹ 1,80,000(d) ₹ 1,20,000
4. A new partner brings ₹ 60,000 as premium for goodwill for 1/4 share in the firm. The goodwill of the firm is valued at
(a) ₹ 60,000(b) ₹ 1,80,000(c) ₹ 15,000(d) ₹ 2,40,000
5. On the admission of a partner, the General Reserve appearing in the Balance Sheet is credited to
(a) all partners’ Capital Accounts in the new ratio(b) old partners’ Capital Accounts in the old ratio(c) old partners’ Capital Accounts in the sacrificing ratio(d) Revaluation Account
6. As per Section 37 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, if the amount due to a retired partner is not paid, he is entitled at his option to interest at
(a) 12% p.a. only(b) 9% p.a. only(c) 6% p.a. or the share of profit earned on his amount(d) 8% p.a. or the share of profit
7. On the death of a partner, the policy amount received under a Joint Life Policy in excess of its surrender value is credited to
(a) deceased partner’s Capital Account only(b) surviving partners in the gaining ratio(c) Profit and Loss Account(d) all partners’ Capital Accounts in the old profit-sharing ratio
8. On dissolution, an unrecorded asset taken over by a partner is
(a) debited to that partner’s Capital A/c and credited to Realisation A/c(b) credited to that partner’s Capital A/c and debited to Realisation A/c(c) debited to Bank A/c and credited to Realisation A/c(d) not recorded
9. Shares are allotted to applicants pro rata at 4 shares for every 5 shares applied. An applicant for 800 shares will be allotted
(a) 600 shares(b) 640 shares(c) 720 shares(d) 560 shares
10. The amount received on the issue of 2,000, 9% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 4% is
(a) ₹ 2,08,000(b) ₹ 2,00,000(c) ₹ 1,92,000(d) ₹ 1,60,000
11. Interest received on loans given by a non-financial company is classified under
(a) Operating activities(b) Financing activities(c) Cash equivalents(d) Investing activities
12. Debt-equity ratio is 0.5 : 1. Total assets ₹ 24,00,000 and current liabilities ₹ 6,00,000. Shareholders’ funds are
(a) ₹ 12,00,000(b) ₹ 6,00,000(c) ₹ 18,00,000(d) ₹ 9,00,000
13. Credit purchases ₹ 18,00,000; opening trade payables ₹ 2,00,000 and closing trade payables ₹ 4,00,000. Trade payables turnover ratio is
(a) 4.5 times(b) 9 times(c) 6 times(d) 3 times
14. Revenue from operations ₹ 20,00,000; gross profit ratio 30%; other operating expenses ₹ 4,00,000. Operating profit ratio is
(a) 30%(b) 10%(c) 20%(d) 15%
Q. 15 and Q. 16 : Assertion–Reason Questions
Options: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
15. Assertion (A): Interest on partner’s capital is a charge against the profits of the firm.
Reason (R): Interest on capital is allowed only out of profits, as it is an appropriation of profit.
Reason (R): Interest on capital is allowed only out of profits, as it is an appropriation of profit.
16. Assertion (A): Quick ratio is a more stringent test of liquidity than current ratio.
Reason (R): Quick ratio excludes inventories and prepaid expenses from current assets.
Reason (R): Quick ratio excludes inventories and prepaid expenses from current assets.
SECTION B (4 × 3 = 12 Marks) — Short Answer Questions
17. A and B are partners with fixed capitals of ₹ 8,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000. Net profit for the year is ₹ 2,40,000. The deed provides : interest on capital @ 5% p.a.; interest on drawings is charged (A ₹ 2,000; B ₹ 1,000); salary to A ₹ 36,000 p.a.; profits shared 3 : 2. Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.(3)
18. A, B and C share profits 5 : 3 : 2. C retires and A and B decide to share future profits equally. Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 2,00,000. Calculate the gaining ratio and pass the journal entry for the treatment of goodwill.(3)
19. Pass the journal entries : (i) 5,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each issued at a premium of ₹ 2 to a vendor in purchase of machinery worth ₹ 60,000; (ii) 2,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each issued at par to the promoters for their services (treat as preliminary expenses).(3)
20. Pass the journal entries : (i) Issue of 3,000, 8% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 6%, redeemable at a premium of 12%; (ii) Writing off the loss on issue of debentures out of Securities Premium to the extent possible; (iii) Payment of half-yearly interest on these debentures.(3)
SECTION C (3 × 4 = 12 Marks) — Short Answer Questions
21. Prepare a Common-size Balance Sheet of Alpha Ltd. as at 31st March 2025 and 2026.
(4)
| Particulars | 2024–25 (₹) | 2025–26 (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Equity share capital | 8,00,000 | 9,00,000 |
| Reserves and surplus | 2,00,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Long-term borrowings | 4,00,000 | 4,00,000 |
| Current liabilities | 2,00,000 | 4,00,000 |
| Fixed assets | 9,00,000 | 11,00,000 |
| Non-current investments | 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Inventories | 2,50,000 | 3,50,000 |
| Trade receivables | 2,00,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,50,000 | 1,50,000 |
OR
Prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet of the above company (absolute change and percentage change).
22. Calculate Cash Flow from Investing Activities from the following : (i) Net block of plant : 1st April 2025 ₹ 9,00,000; 31st March 2026 ₹ 11,00,000; depreciation charged ₹ 1,20,000; (ii) A machine with book value ₹ 1,00,000 was sold at a profit of ₹ 20,000; (iii) Investments of book value ₹ 80,000 were sold at a loss of ₹ 5,000; (iv) New investments of ₹ 1,50,000 were purchased; (v) Interest received ₹ 12,000 and dividend received ₹ 8,000.(4)
OR
Calculate Operating profit before working capital changes : Surplus in P&L opening ₹ 2,00,000, closing ₹ 3,00,000; transfer to General Reserve ₹ 30,000; dividend paid ₹ 40,000; provision for tax made ₹ 70,000; depreciation ₹ 60,000; interest paid ₹ 25,000; profit on sale of land ₹ 15,000; loss on sale of investments ₹ 5,000.
23. The inventory turnover ratio of a company is 5 times and the average inventory is ₹ 4,20,000. Gross profit ratio is 30%. Other operating expenses are 10% of revenue from operations. Interest paid is ₹ 1,00,000 and the tax rate is 30%. Calculate : (i) Cost of revenue from operations, (ii) Revenue from operations, (iii) Gross profit, (iv) Operating profit and Operating profit ratio, (v) Net profit after tax and Net profit ratio.(4)
SECTION D (4 × 6 = 24 Marks) — Long Answer Questions
24. A and B share profits 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March 2026 is given below. C is admitted for 1/4 share (A and B give up in their old ratio) on the following terms : (i) The existing goodwill is to be written off; goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 2,40,000 and C brings his share in cash; (ii) Building is appreciated by 10%, Machinery is depreciated by 8% and a provision of 5% is to be made on debtors; (iii) There is a claim of ₹ 24,000 for workmen’s compensation; the rest of the reserve is to be distributed; (iv) General Reserve is to be distributed; (v) C brings ₹ 3,00,000 as capital.
Prepare Revaluation Account and Partners’ Capital Accounts. Also find the new profit-sharing ratio.
(6)
Prepare Revaluation Account and Partners’ Capital Accounts. Also find the new profit-sharing ratio.
| Liabilities | ₹ | Assets | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors | 1,50,000 | Goodwill | 80,000 |
| Workmen’s Compensation Reserve | 60,000 | Building | 4,00,000 |
| General Reserve | 1,20,000 | Machinery | 2,50,000 |
| A’s Capital | 5,00,000 | Stock | 2,00,000 |
| B’s Capital | 3,00,000 | Debtors | 1,40,000 |
| Cash | 60,000 | ||
| Total | 11,30,000 | Total | 11,30,000 |
25. A, B and C are partners sharing profits 5 : 3 : 2 and having fixed capitals of ₹ 6,00,000, ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000. The deed provides : interest on capital @ 6% p.a.; salary to A ₹ 30,000 p.a.; commission to B @ 5% of net profit (before commission); C is guaranteed a minimum of ₹ 1,00,000 per year (including interest on capital), any deficiency to be borne by A and B in 3 : 2. Net profit for the year was ₹ 4,20,000. Current account balances on 1st April 2025 : A ₹ 10,000 (Cr), B ₹ 5,000 (Dr), C ₹ 8,000 (Cr). Drawings : A ₹ 40,000; B ₹ 30,000; C ₹ 20,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and Partners’ Current Accounts.(6)
26. Mehta Ltd. had 8,00,000, 12% debentures of ₹ 100 each, redeemable on 31st March 2026 at a premium of 10%. The company created a Debenture Redemption Reserve of ₹ 2,00,000 (25%) out of profits and invested ₹ 1,20,000 (15% of the debentures) in specified securities (DRR Investment) as required. On the date of redemption the investments were sold at book value and the debentures were redeemed out of the funds available (the balance was arranged from bank). Pass journal entries for : (a) creation of DRR, (b) investment, (c) due on redemption, (d) payment to debentureholders, (e) sale of investments and (f) transfer of DRR to General Reserve.(6)
27. From the following calculate : (i) Current Ratio, (ii) Liquid Ratio, (iii) Debt-Equity Ratio, (iv) Total Assets to Debt Ratio, (v) Working Capital Turnover Ratio, (vi) Return on Investment (Capital Employed).
Shareholders’ funds ₹ 18,00,000; 10% Long-term debt ₹ 6,00,000; Current liabilities ₹ 6,00,000. Fixed assets ₹ 16,00,000; Non-current investments ₹ 2,00,000; Current assets ₹ 12,00,000 (Inventory ₹ 4,00,000, Trade receivables ₹ 5,00,000, Cash ₹ 2,00,000, Prepaid expenses ₹ 1,00,000). Revenue from operations ₹ 36,00,000; Net profit after tax ₹ 3,00,000; Tax rate 40%; Interest on debt ₹ 60,000.(6)
Shareholders’ funds ₹ 18,00,000; 10% Long-term debt ₹ 6,00,000; Current liabilities ₹ 6,00,000. Fixed assets ₹ 16,00,000; Non-current investments ₹ 2,00,000; Current assets ₹ 12,00,000 (Inventory ₹ 4,00,000, Trade receivables ₹ 5,00,000, Cash ₹ 2,00,000, Prepaid expenses ₹ 1,00,000). Revenue from operations ₹ 36,00,000; Net profit after tax ₹ 3,00,000; Tax rate 40%; Interest on debt ₹ 60,000.(6)
SECTION E (2 × 8 = 16 Marks) — Long Answer Questions
28. From the Balance Sheet of Helix Ltd. and the additional information, prepare a Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March 2026 (Indirect Method).
| Particulars | 31-03-2026 (₹) | 31-03-2025 (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity share capital | 10,00,000 | 8,00,000 |
| 9% Preference share capital | 3,00,000 | 4,00,000 |
| General reserve | 1,50,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Surplus in Statement of P&L | 2,10,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Long-term borrowings (Bank loan) | 2,50,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Trade payables | 1,40,000 | 1,20,000 |
| Provision for tax | 50,000 | 40,000 |
| Total | 21,00,000 | 19,10,000 |
| II. ASSETS | ||
| Fixed assets (net) | 12,00,000 | 10,50,000 |
| Non-current investments | 1,50,000 | 1,80,000 |
| Inventories | 3,20,000 | 2,60,000 |
| Trade receivables | 2,60,000 | 2,30,000 |
| Prepaid expenses | 20,000 | 30,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,50,000 | 1,60,000 |
| Total | 21,00,000 | 19,10,000 |
Additional information : (i) Net profit before tax ₹ 2,56,000 after charging depreciation ₹ 1,10,000, interest on bank loan ₹ 30,000 and loss on sale of investments ₹ 5,000, and after crediting profit on sale of a fixed asset ₹ 12,000 and dividend received ₹ 6,000; (ii) The fixed asset sold had a book value of ₹ 60,000; (iii) Investments costing ₹ 50,000 were sold and new investments of ₹ 20,000 were purchased; (iv) Provision for tax made ₹ 70,000; (v) Dividends paid : equity ₹ 40,000 and preference ₹ 36,000; ₹ 50,000 transferred to General Reserve; (vi) Equity shares of ₹ 2,00,000 were issued at par, preference shares of ₹ 1,00,000 were redeemed at par and ₹ 50,000 of the bank loan was repaid; interest was paid in full.
(8)29. A, B and C share profits 2 : 2 : 1. They decided to dissolve the firm on 31st March 2026. The Balance Sheet is given below and the following was agreed : (i) Land realised ₹ 3,60,000, Furniture ₹ 1,10,000, Stock ₹ 1,95,000 and Debtors ₹ 1,05,000; (ii) B took over the Investments at ₹ 95,000; (iii) A computer not recorded in the books was taken over by C at ₹ 12,000; (iv) Creditors were paid ₹ 1,50,000 in full settlement; (v) Bank Loan was repaid along with interest of ₹ 4,000; (vi) Realisation expenses of ₹ 16,000 were paid by the firm.
Prepare Realisation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and Bank Account.
(8)
Prepare Realisation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and Bank Account.
| Liabilities | ₹ | Assets | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors | 1,60,000 | Land | 3,00,000 |
| Bank Loan | 1,00,000 | Furniture | 1,50,000 |
| General Reserve | 50,000 | Stock | 2,10,000 |
| A’s Capital | 3,00,000 | Debtors | 1,20,000 |
| B’s Capital | 2,00,000 | Investments | 90,000 |
| C’s Capital | 1,00,000 | Cash | 40,000 |
| Total | 9,10,000 | Total | 9,10,000 |
ANSWER KEY & SOLUTIONS · ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE PAPER (SET – 5)
SECTION A — Answer Key (1 mark each)
| Q.1 | (c) | Q.2 | (b) | Q.3 | (a) | Q.4 | (d) |
| Q.5 | (b) | Q.6 | (c) | Q.7 | (d) | Q.8 | (a) |
| Q.9 | (b) | Q.10 | (c) | Q.11 | (d) | Q.12 | (a) |
| Q.13 | (c) | Q.14 | (b) | Q.15 | (d) | Q.16 | (a) |
Hints for Q.1–16. (1) Equal monthly drawings at the end of each month ⇒ average period = 5.5 months; 60,000 × 12% × 5.5/12 = ₹ 3,300. (2) C’s share = 20,000, deficiency 10,000 borne by A (3/5 = 6,000) ⇒ A = 60,000 − 6,000 = ₹ 54,000. (3) Average = 1,80,000 × 2 = ₹ 3,60,000. (4) Goodwill = 60,000 ÷ 1/4 = ₹ 2,40,000. (5) General Reserve belongs to old partners in the old ratio. (6) Section 37 : 6% p.a. or share of profit. (7) JLP surplus is credited to all partners in the old ratio. (8) Asset taken over : Dr Partner’s Capital, Cr Realisation. (9) 800 × 4/5 = 640. (10) 2,000 × 96 = ₹ 1,92,000. (11) Interest received (non-financial company) is investing. (12) E + 0.5E = 24,00,000 − 6,00,000 = 18,00,000 ⇒ E = ₹ 12,00,000. (13) 18,00,000 ÷ 3,00,000 = 6 times. (14) Operating profit = 6,00,000 − 4,00,000 = 2,00,000 ⇒ 10%. (15) (d) : A is false (interest on capital is an appropriation, not a charge), R is true. (16) (a) : both true and R explains A.
SECTION B — Solutions (3 marks each)
17. Interest on capital : A = 8,00,000 × 5% = 40,000; B = 6,00,000 × 5% = 30,000. Profit available = 2,40,000 + 3,000 − 70,000 − 36,000 = ₹ 1,37,000 (3 : 2) ⇒ A 82,200; B 54,800.
(Interest/Salary 1, Drawings 1, Distribution 1)
| Particulars | ₹ | Particulars | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest on Capital : A | 40,000 | Profit and Loss A/c (Net profit) | 2,40,000 |
| B | 30,000 | Interest on Drawings : A | 2,000 |
| Salary to A | 36,000 | B | 1,000 |
| Profit transferred to A’s Current A/c (3/5) | 82,200 | ||
| Profit transferred to B’s Current A/c (2/5) | 54,800 | ||
| Total | 2,43,000 | Total | 2,43,000 |
18. Gain : A = 1/2 − 5/10 = 0; B = 1/2 − 3/10 = 2/10 ⇒ B alone gains (gaining ratio 0 : 1) (1). C’s share of goodwill = 2/10 × 2,00,000 = ₹ 40,000 (1), to be paid by B.
(1)
| Particulars | Dr. (₹) | Cr. (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| B’s Capital A/c Dr | 40,000 | |
| To C’s Capital A/c | 40,000 |
19. Share Capital = 5,000 × 10 = 50,000; Securities Premium = 5,000 × 2 = 10,000.
(2 + 1)
| Particulars | Dr. (₹) | Cr. (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Machinery A/c Dr | 60,000 | |
| To Vendor A/c | 60,000 | |
| Vendor A/c Dr | 60,000 | |
| To Equity Share Capital A/c | 50,000 | |
| To Securities Premium A/c | 10,000 | |
| (ii) Preliminary Expenses A/c Dr | 20,000 | |
| To Promoters A/c | 20,000 | |
| Promoters A/c Dr | 20,000 | |
| To Equity Share Capital A/c | 20,000 |
20. Issue price ₹ 106; Bank = 3,000 × 106 = 3,18,000; Securities Premium = 18,000; Premium on redemption = 3,000 × 12 = 36,000 = Loss on issue; interest = 3,00,000 × 8% × 6/12 = 12,000.
(1 + 1 + 1)
| Particulars | Dr. (₹) | Cr. (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Bank A/c Dr | 3,18,000 | |
| Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr | 36,000 | |
| To 8% Debentures A/c | 3,00,000 | |
| To Securities Premium A/c | 18,000 | |
| To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c | 36,000 | |
| (ii) Securities Premium A/c Dr | 18,000 | |
| To Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c | 18,000 | |
| (iii) Interest on Debentures A/c Dr | 12,000 | |
| To Bank A/c | 12,000 |
SECTION C — Solutions (4 marks each)
21. Common-size Balance Sheet (% of Balance Sheet total) :
(4)
OR Comparative Balance Sheet :
(4)
| Particulars | 2024–25 (₹) | 2025–26 (₹) | 2024–25 (%) | 2025–26 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity share capital | 8,00,000 | 9,00,000 | 50.00% | 45.00% |
| Reserves and surplus | 2,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 12.50% | 15.00% |
| Long-term borrowings | 4,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 25.00% | 20.00% |
| Current liabilities | 2,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 12.50% | 20.00% |
| Total | 16,00,000 | 20,00,000 | 100% | 100% |
| Fixed assets | 9,00,000 | 11,00,000 | 56.25% | 55.00% |
| Non-current investments | 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 6.25% | 5.00% |
| Inventories | 2,50,000 | 3,50,000 | 15.62% | 17.50% |
| Trade receivables | 2,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 12.50% | 15.00% |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,50,000 | 1,50,000 | 9.38% | 7.50% |
| Total | 16,00,000 | 20,00,000 | 100% | 100% |
OR Comparative Balance Sheet :
| Particulars | 2024–25 (₹) | 2025–26 (₹) | Absolute change (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity share capital | 8,00,000 | 9,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 12.50% |
| Reserves and surplus | 2,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 50.00% |
| Long-term borrowings | 4,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Current liabilities | 2,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 100.00% |
| Total | 16,00,000 | 20,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 25.00% |
| Fixed assets | 9,00,000 | 11,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 22.22% |
| Non-current investments | 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Inventories | 2,50,000 | 3,50,000 | 1,00,000 | 40.00% |
| Trade receivables | 2,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 50.00% |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,50,000 | 1,50,000 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 16,00,000 | 20,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 25.00% |
22. Working : 11,00,000 = 9,00,000 + P − 1,20,000 − 1,00,000 ⇒ Purchases = ₹ 4,20,000 (1). Sale of machine = 1,00,000 + 20,000 = ₹ 1,20,000; sale of investments = 80,000 − 5,000 = ₹ 75,000 (½).
(2½)
OR NPBT = Increase in surplus 1,00,000 + Transfer to reserve 30,000 + Dividend 40,000 + Provision for tax 70,000 = ₹ 2,40,000 (1).
(3)
| Cash Flow from Investing Activities | ₹ |
|---|---|
| Purchase of plant | (4,20,000) |
| Sale of machine | 1,20,000 |
| Sale of investments | 75,000 |
| Purchase of investments | (1,50,000) |
| Interest received | 12,000 |
| Dividend received | 8,000 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (3,55,000) |
OR NPBT = Increase in surplus 1,00,000 + Transfer to reserve 30,000 + Dividend 40,000 + Provision for tax 70,000 = ₹ 2,40,000 (1).
| Operating profit before working capital changes | ₹ |
|---|---|
| Net profit before tax | 2,40,000 |
| Add : Depreciation | 60,000 |
| Add : Interest paid | 25,000 |
| Add : Loss on sale of investments | 5,000 |
| Less : Profit on sale of land | (15,000) |
| Operating profit before working capital changes | 3,15,000 |
23. (i) Inventory turnover = Cost ÷ Average inventory ⇒ Cost = 5 × 4,20,000 = ₹ 21,00,000 (½). (ii) Cost = 70% of revenue ⇒ Revenue = 21,00,000 ÷ 0.7 = ₹ 30,00,000 (½). (iii) Gross profit = 9,00,000 (½). (iv) Other operating expenses = 3,00,000 ⇒ Operating profit = 6,00,000; Operating profit ratio = 20% (1). (v) PBT = 6,00,000 − 1,00,000 = 5,00,000; Tax = 1,50,000 ⇒ PAT = ₹ 3,50,000; Net profit ratio = 3,50,000 ÷ 30,00,000 × 100 = 11.67% (1½).
SECTION D — Solutions (6 marks each)
24. Working : Revaluation profit = 40,000 − 20,000 − 7,000 = ₹ 13,000. Workmen’s Compensation Reserve 60,000 − claim 24,000 = ₹ 36,000 to A and B (the claim of ₹ 24,000 remains as a liability). C’s share of goodwill = 1/4 × 2,40,000 = ₹ 60,000. New ratio : A = 3/5 × 3/4 = 9/20; B = 2/5 × 3/4 = 6/20; C = 5/20 ⇒ 9 : 6 : 5. Sacrifice 3/20 : 2/20 = 3 : 2 (goodwill 36,000 : 24,000) (1½).
Revaluation Account (1½)
Partners’ Capital Accounts (3)
Revaluation Account (1½)
| Particulars | ₹ | Particulars | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery A/c (8% × 2,50,000) | 20,000 | Building A/c (10% × 4,00,000) | 40,000 |
| Provision for Doubtful Debts (5% × 1,40,000) | 7,000 | ||
| Profit transferred : A’s Capital (3/5) | 7,800 | ||
| B’s Capital (2/5) | 5,200 | ||
| Total | 40,000 | Total | 40,000 |
| Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) | C (₹) | Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) | C (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill written off (3 : 2) | 48,000 | 32,000 | Balance b/d | 5,00,000 | 3,00,000 | ||
| Balance c/d | 5,89,400 | 3,59,600 | 3,00,000 | Bank (Capital) | 3,00,000 | ||
| General Reserve (3 : 2) | 72,000 | 48,000 | |||||
| Workmen’s Comp. Reserve surplus (3 : 2) | 21,600 | 14,400 | |||||
| Revaluation Profit | 7,800 | 5,200 | |||||
| Bank (Goodwill ₹ 60,000, 3 : 2) | 36,000 | 24,000 | |||||
| Total | 6,37,400 | 3,91,600 | 3,00,000 | Total | 6,37,400 | 3,91,600 | 3,00,000 |
25. Working : Distributable profit = 4,20,000 − 72,000 (interest) − 30,000 (salary) − 21,000 (commission) = ₹ 2,97,000 (5 : 3 : 2) ⇒ A 1,48,500; B 89,100; C 59,400 (1½). C’s total = 12,000 + 59,400 = 71,400; guaranteed 1,00,000 ⇒ deficiency ₹ 28,600, borne by A (3/5 = 17,160) and B (2/5 = 11,440) (1).
Profit and Loss Appropriation Account (2)
Partners’ Current Accounts (1½)
Profit and Loss Appropriation Account (2)
| Particulars | ₹ | Particulars | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest on Capital : A (6,00,000 × 6%) | 36,000 | Profit and Loss A/c (Net profit) | 4,20,000 |
| B (4,00,000 × 6%) | 24,000 | ||
| C (2,00,000 × 6%) | 12,000 | ||
| Salary to A | 30,000 | ||
| Commission to B (5% × 4,20,000) | 21,000 | ||
| Profit transferred : A’s Current A/c (1,48,500 − 17,160) | 1,31,340 | ||
| B’s Current A/c (89,100 − 11,440) | 77,660 | ||
| C’s Current A/c (59,400 + 28,600) | 88,000 | ||
| Total | 4,20,000 | Total | 4,20,000 |
| Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) | C (₹) | Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) | C (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance b/d | 5,000 | Balance b/d | 10,000 | 8,000 | |||
| Drawings | 40,000 | 30,000 | 20,000 | Interest on Capital | 36,000 | 24,000 | 12,000 |
| Balance c/d | 1,67,340 | 87,660 | 88,000 | Salary | 30,000 | ||
| Commission | 21,000 | ||||||
| Profit (P&L Appropriation) | 1,31,340 | 77,660 | 88,000 | ||||
| Total | 2,07,340 | 1,22,660 | 1,08,000 | Total | 2,07,340 | 1,22,660 | 1,08,000 |
26. Working : DRR = 25% × 8,00,000 = 2,00,000; Investment = 15% × 8,00,000 = 1,20,000; Premium on redemption = 10% × 8,00,000 = 80,000. DRR is a reserve created out of profits (not a charge), and is transferred to General Reserve after redemption.
((a) 1, (b) 1, (c) 1½, (e) 1, (d) 1, (f) ½)
| Particulars | Dr. (₹) | Cr. (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Profit and Loss A/c Dr | 2,00,000 | |
| To Debenture Redemption Reserve A/c | 2,00,000 | |
| (b) DRR Investment A/c Dr | 1,20,000 | |
| To Bank A/c | 1,20,000 | |
| (c) 12% Debentures A/c Dr | 8,00,000 | |
| Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c Dr (8,00,000 × 10%) | 80,000 | |
| To Debentureholders A/c | 8,80,000 | |
| (e) Bank A/c Dr | 1,20,000 | |
| To DRR Investment A/c | 1,20,000 | |
| (d) Debentureholders A/c Dr | 8,80,000 | |
| To Bank A/c | 8,80,000 | |
| (f) Debenture Redemption Reserve A/c Dr | 2,00,000 | |
| To General Reserve A/c | 2,00,000 |
27. Working : Total assets = 16,00,000 + 2,00,000 + 12,00,000 = ₹ 30,00,000 = 18,00,000 + 6,00,000 + 6,00,000; Quick assets = 12,00,000 − 4,00,000 − 1,00,000 = 7,00,000; Working capital = 12,00,000 − 6,00,000 = 6,00,000; PBT = 3,00,000 ÷ 0.6 = 5,00,000; PBIT = 5,60,000; Capital employed = 18,00,000 + 6,00,000 = 24,00,000 (1).
(5, ⅚ each)
| Ratio | Working | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Current Ratio | 12,00,000 ÷ 6,00,000 | 2 : 1 |
| (ii) Liquid Ratio | 7,00,000 ÷ 6,00,000 | 1.17 : 1 |
| (iii) Debt-Equity | 6,00,000 ÷ 18,00,000 | 0.33 : 1 |
| (iv) Total Assets to Debt | 30,00,000 ÷ 6,00,000 | 5 : 1 |
| (v) Working Capital Turnover | 36,00,000 ÷ 6,00,000 | 6 times |
| (vi) Return on Investment | 5,60,000 ÷ 24,00,000 × 100 | 23.33% |
SECTION E — Solutions (8 marks each)
28. Working notes : (i) Fixed assets purchased : 12,00,000 = 10,50,000 + P − 1,10,000 − 60,000 ⇒ P = ₹ 3,20,000 (1). (ii) Tax paid = 40,000 + 70,000 − 50,000 = ₹ 60,000 (1). (iii) Investments : 1,50,000 = 1,80,000 − 50,000 + P ⇒ purchased ₹ 20,000 ✓. (iv) Transfer to General Reserve is a non-cash appropriation. (v) Check : surplus 1,50,000 + NPAT 1,86,000 − 50,000 − 76,000 = ₹ 2,10,000 ✓.
(Operating 3, Investing 1½, Financing 1½, Net change/closing cash ½)
| Cash Flow Statement of Helix Ltd. for the year ended 31-03-2026 | ₹ | ₹ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Net profit before tax | 2,56,000 | |
| Add : Depreciation | 1,10,000 | |
| Add : Interest on bank loan | 30,000 | |
| Add : Loss on sale of investments | 5,000 | |
| Less : Profit on sale of fixed asset | (12,000) | |
| Less : Dividend received | (6,000) | |
| Operating profit before working capital changes | 3,83,000 | |
| Increase in inventories | (60,000) | |
| Increase in trade receivables | (30,000) | |
| Decrease in prepaid expenses | 10,000 | |
| Increase in trade payables | 20,000 | |
| Cash generated from operations | 3,23,000 | |
| Less : Tax paid | (60,000) | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 2,63,000 | |
| B. Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Purchase of fixed assets | (3,20,000) | |
| Sale of fixed asset (60,000 + 12,000) | 72,000 | |
| Sale of investments (50,000 − 5,000) | 45,000 | |
| Purchase of investments | (20,000) | |
| Dividend received | 6,000 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,17,000) | |
| C. Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Issue of equity share capital | 2,00,000 | |
| Redemption of preference shares | (1,00,000) | |
| Repayment of bank loan | (50,000) | |
| Interest paid | (30,000) | |
| Dividend paid (40,000 + 36,000) | (76,000) | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (56,000) | |
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C) | (10,000) | |
| Add : Opening cash and cash equivalents | 1,60,000 | |
| Closing cash and cash equivalents | 1,50,000 |
29. Realisation Account (3)
Partners’ Capital Accounts (3)
Bank Account (2)
Loss on realisation = 11,40,000 − 11,37,000 = ₹ 3,000, shared 2 : 2 : 1.
| Particulars | ₹ | Particulars | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land A/c | 3,00,000 | Creditors A/c | 1,60,000 |
| Furniture A/c | 1,50,000 | Bank Loan A/c | 1,00,000 |
| Stock A/c | 2,10,000 | Bank A/c (Land) | 3,60,000 |
| Debtors A/c | 1,20,000 | Bank A/c (Furniture) | 1,10,000 |
| Investments A/c | 90,000 | Bank A/c (Stock) | 1,95,000 |
| Bank A/c (Creditors paid) | 1,50,000 | Bank A/c (Debtors) | 1,05,000 |
| Bank A/c (Loan + interest) | 1,04,000 | B’s Capital A/c (Investments taken) | 95,000 |
| Bank A/c (Expenses) | 16,000 | C’s Capital A/c (Computer taken) | 12,000 |
| Loss : A’s Capital (2/5) | 1,200 | ||
| B’s Capital (2/5) | 1,200 | ||
| C’s Capital (1/5) | 600 | ||
| Total | 11,40,000 | Total | 11,40,000 |
| Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) | C (₹) | Particulars | A (₹) | B (₹) | C (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realisation (Loss) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 600 | Balance b/d | 3,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Realisation (Assets taken) | 95,000 | 12,000 | General Reserve (2 : 2 : 1) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | |
| Bank A/c | 3,18,800 | 1,23,800 | 97,400 | ||||
| Total | 3,20,000 | 2,20,000 | 1,10,000 | Total | 3,20,000 | 2,20,000 | 1,10,000 |
| Particulars | ₹ | Particulars | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance b/d | 40,000 | Realisation (Creditors) | 1,50,000 |
| Realisation (Land) | 3,60,000 | Realisation (Loan + interest) | 1,04,000 |
| Realisation (Furniture) | 1,10,000 | Realisation (Expenses) | 16,000 |
| Realisation (Stock) | 1,95,000 | A’s Capital A/c | 3,18,800 |
| Realisation (Debtors) | 1,05,000 | B’s Capital A/c | 1,23,800 |
| C’s Capital A/c | 97,400 | ||
| Total | 8,10,000 | Total | 8,10,000 |