You are presented with the following information relating to Plott plc for the year to 31 March 19X1:

Additional information 1 The above information has been obtained after the compilation of the company's profit and loss account for the year to 31 March 19 X1.
2 Details of fixed assets for the year to 31 March \(19 \mathrm{X} 1\) are as follows:
\(£ 000\)

(a) At cost At 1 April \(19 \times 0\)
3,400 Additions 600 Disposals ..... 200

(b) Accumulated depreciation At 1 April 19X0 ..... 1,200 Additions ..... 500 Disposals ..... 300 3 The market value of the fixed asset investments at 31 March 19 X1 was \(£ 110,000\). There were no purchases or sales of fixed asset investments during the year.
4 Stocks comprise finished goods. The replacement cost of these goods is similar to the value indicated in the balance sheet.
5 Assume that the basic rate of income tax is 25 per cent.
6 The authorised share capital of the company consists of \(2,500,000\) ordinary shares of \(£ 1\) each.
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Insofar as the information permits, prepare Plott plc's balance sheet as at 31 March \(19 \mathrm{X} 1\) in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Companies Act 1985 and related accounting standards.
Notes:
1 Where appropriate, formal notes must be attached to your balance sheet; and 2 detailed working should be submitted with your answer.

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Bank overdraft Called-up share capital (issued and fully paid) Corporation tax (based on the profit for the year to 31 March 19X1) Creditors Debtors Deferred taxation (credit) Fixed assets: at cost accumulated depreciation (at 31 March 19X1) Fixed asset investments; at cost Profit and loss account (at 1 April 19X0: credit) Proposed dividend Retained profit (for the year to 31 March 19X1) Share premium account Stocks: at cost (at 31 March 19X1) Trade creditors Trade debtors 000 500 2,100 900 300 200 80 3,800 1,400 100 1,200 420 585 315 400 2,000 5,300