Answered step by step
Verified Expert Solution
Link Copied!

Question

1 Approved Answer

The following is the Balance Sheet of Mercury Limited as on 31st March, 2020. Liabilities Amount Assets Amount 100000 Equity Shares of Rs 5 each

The following is the Balance Sheet of Mercury Limited as on 31st March, 2020.

Liabilities Amount Assets Amount
100000 Equity Shares of Rs 5 each 500000 Goodwil 200000
Land and Buildings 400000
30000 8% Preference Shares of Rs 10 each 300000 Machinery 250000
tools 100000
Stock 100000
S Creditors 300000 Debtors 65000
14%Debentures 200000 Cash 10000
P&L A/C 175000
1300000 1300000

The following reconstruction Scheme was approved and sanctioned:

1. The Existing equity Shares be written down from Rs. 5 to Rs.1 each

2. Each existing 8% Preference Shares be written down from Rs.10 to Rs.5 per share, of which Rs. 4 will be represented by 12% Preference Shares & Rs. 4 by Equity Shares

3. Creditors are to accept 14% debentures to the extent of half their dues & the balance to be repaid after six months.

4. Debit balance in P/L account & goodwill to be written off.

5. Assets be revalued as under: Land & Buildings reduced by Rs.79,000, machinery by Rs.40,000 and tools by Rs.48,000.

6. Reserve for Bad Debts (RBD) to be created for Rs.8,000.

Question: 1. Prepare a reconstructed Balance Sheet. (10 Marks)

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

Step: 1

blur-text-image

Get Instant Access to Expert-Tailored Solutions

See step-by-step solutions with expert insights and AI powered tools for academic success

Step: 2

blur-text-image_2

Step: 3

blur-text-image_3

Ace Your Homework with AI

Get the answers you need in no time with our AI-driven, step-by-step assistance

Get Started

Recommended Textbook for

The Audit Is A Powerful Management Tool

Authors: Fateh Bouchene

1st Edition

6204366548, 978-6204366548

More Books

Students also viewed these Accounting questions