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The following balances were taken from Jane's books who is a sole trader and operates a catering business. Jane's trial balance for the year to
The following balances were taken from Jane's books who is a sole trader and operates a catering business.
Jane's trial balance for the year to 30th June 2019 was as follows:
Trial Balance | Dr () | Cr () |
Equipment at cost | 42,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation of equipment as at 1st July 2018 | 35,000 | |
Inventory as at 1st July 2018 | 50,800 | |
Debtors | 32,000 | |
Bank / cash | 112,678 | |
Creditors | 23,027 | |
Provision for doubtful debts as at 1st July 2018 | 1,280 | |
Long term loan (at 10% per annum) | 50,000 | |
Owners capital | 30,640 | |
Retained profits as at 1st July 2018 | 62,901 | |
Sales | 353,800 | |
Purchases | 185,000 | |
Motor expenses | 34,890 | |
Loan interest (all relating to long term loan) | 2,500 | |
Insurance | 56,790 | |
Rent | 24,500 | |
Office expenses | 14,890 | |
Bad debts written off | 600 | |
Totals | 556,648 | 556,648 |
Additional information
- The stock/inventory as at 30th June 2019 originally cost 36,000. However, the estimated net realisable value is calculated at 35,200.
- A motor vehicle repair carried out in September 2018 costing 400 was still unpaid at the end of the year.
- Insurance prepaid as at 30th June 2019 was 1500.
- Rent owing as at 30th June 2019 were 2050.
- Increase the provision for doubtful debts to 6% of debtors.
- Depreciation on equipment is to be taken at 25% on a reducing balance basis.
Required
- Prepare Jane's income statement for the year ending 30th June 2019 and a statement of financial position as at 30th June 2019.
[30 Marks]
- Jane has the opportunity to buy the freehold office premises she currently occupies for 200,000. She would be able to obtain a commercial mortgage for 100,000 at a rate of 10% per annum. She would like some advice on whether or not to take out the mortgage to buy the premises. Advise her on whether or not, in your opinion, if she should take out the mortgage and buy the premises. (Maximum word count: 100)
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