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The following information relates to Australis Traders: Pre-adjustment trial balance for the year ending 31 May 2021 R R Balance sheet section Capital 889 725

The following information relates to Australis Traders:

Pre-adjustment trial balance for the year ending 31 May 2021

RR
Balance sheet section
Capital889 725
Drawings23 400
Land and buildings670 000
Vehicles94 000
Accumulated depreciation: Vehicles20 560
Furniture and fittings20 400
Accumulated depreciation: Furniture and fittings6 410
Fixed deposit100 000
Trading inventory (1 June 2020)50 260
Debtors control104 700
Bank42 340
Creditors control66 780
Nominal accounts section
Sales1 721 680
Purchases1 272 600
Sales returns15 680
Purchases returns23 420
Rent income44 850
Commission income18 725
Advertising18 530
Insurance30 940
Interest expense2 240
Stationery6 642
Telephone30 418
Wages and salaries310 000
2 792 1502 792 150

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1. A physical stocktake was performed on 31 May 2021. The value of the stock on this date was R49 936.
2. Depreciation must be provided for as follows: • Vehicles at a rate of 20% on the diminishing balance • Furniture and fittings at a rate of 10% on cost
3. After consideration of the trade receivables (debtors), it is decided to raise an allowance for credit losses, being 1% of outstanding debts.
4. The rent for June 2021, R3 450, was received and banked before 31 May 2021.
5. Interest earned on the fixed deposit is 8% per annum.
6. The insurance premium for June 2021, R2 380, was paid in May 2021.
7. The telephone account for May 2021 was received late and has not been paid yet, R2 815.

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Prepare the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income of Australis Traders for the year ended 31 May 2021.

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