Following was the Balance Sheet of B Ltd. as on 31.3.2016: The company undertook following scheme of

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Following was the Balance Sheet of B Ltd. as on 31.3.2016:The company undertook following scheme of reconstruction:

(a) Equity shares were to be reduced to shares of ₹ 50 each fully paid.

(b) Preference shares were to be converted into 7% Preference shares of ₹ 70 each fully paid.

(c) Sundry creditors agreed to give up 1/5th of their claims provided they are paid-off immediately.

(d) 5,000 Equity shares of ₹ 50 each were to be issued for cash.

(e) Expenses on reconstruction were to be ₹ 7,500.

(f) The company decided

(i) To write-off Goodwill, Profit and Loss Account, Patents;

(ii) To write-down Plant and Machinery by ₹ 45,000 and Inventories by ₹ 20,000;

(iii) To create a provision for doubtful debts @ 5%. Give Journal Entries and prepare Balance Sheet giving effect to the scheme of reconstruction.

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