Corporate Accounting Question Paper 2023
Dibrugarh University BCOM 2nd Sem Core
COMMERCE (Core)
Paper: C-203
(Corporate Accounting)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
In this Post you will get Corporate Accounting Question Paper 2023 [Dibrugarh University BCOM 2nd Sem Core]. Past exam question papers will be very much usefull for upcoming exams.
1. (a) Write True or False: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 x 3 = 3
(i) Share Application money should be at least 25% of the face value of shares.
(ii) Capital Redemption Reserve Account can be utilised for issuing fully paid bonus shares.
(iii) Pooling of Interest Method is applied when the amalgamation is in the nature of Merger.
(b) Fill in the blanks: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 x 3 = 3
(i) Yield method of valuation of shares is also known as _______ method.
(ii) As per Banking Regulation Act, 1949, at least _______ % of the profits must be transferred to Statutory Reserve.
(iii) Pre-acquisition profits are treated as _______ profit.
(c) Choose the most appropriate answer: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 x 2 = 2
(i) Accounting for amalgamation relates to
(1) Accounting Standard – 14.
(2) Accounting Standard – 21.
(3) Accounting Standard – 6.
(ii) Profit on re-issue of forfeited shares is transferred to
(1) Capital Reserve.
(2) General Reserve.
(3) Capital Redemption Reserve.
2. Write short notes on any four of the following: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4 x 4 = 16
(a) Conditions of buyback of shares.
(b) Non-banking assets.
(c) Valuation of shares.
(d) Rebate on bill discounted.
(e) Minority interest.
3. (a) Saikia Ltd. issued 20,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 20% payable Rs. 30 on application, Rs. 60 on allotment (including premium), Rs. 20 on first call and balance on final call. The company received applications for 30,000 equity shares. Excess of 6,000 shares application money was refunded for non-allotment and balance adjusted with share allotment. All the amount due on shares was received with the exception of Sonowal, whom 500 shares were allotted, failed to pay first and final call money and Baruah, to whom 300 shares were allotted failed to pay final call money. All these shares were forfeited after due notice and subsequently reissued to Haloi at Rs. 80 per share fully paid up.
Pass necessary Journal Entries in the books of the company and draw up Balance Sheet of the company.  8+6=14
Or
(b) (i) Write SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) guidelines for issue of Bonus Shares. Â Â 7
(ii) Write the prohibitions on issue of shares at a discount under Section 53 of the Companies Act, 2013. Â 7
4. (a) Following is the Trial Balance of JKT Co. Ltd., as at 31st March, 2023:
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Particulars |
Debit (Rs.) |
Credit (Rs.) |
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Stock on 01-04-2022 Sales Purchases Wages Discount Furniture & Fittings Salaries Rent Sundry Expenses Surplus A/c on 01-04-2022 Dividend Paid Share Capital Debtors and Creditors Plant & Machinery Cash & Bank Reserve Patents & Trade Marks |
7,50,000 – 24,50,000 5,00,000 – 1,70,000 75,000 49,500 70,500 – 90,000 – 3,75,000 2,90,000 1,62,000 – 48,300 |
– 35,00,000 – – 50,000 – – – – 1,50,300 – 10,00,000 1,75,000 – – 1,55,000 – |
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50,30,300 |
50,30,300 |
Prepare Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2023 and Balance Sheet as at that date after taking into consideration the following adjustments: Â Â Â 7+7=14
(i) Closing Stock on 31st March, 2023 was valued at Rs. 8,20,000.
(ii) Depreciation of fixed assets @ 10%.
(iii) Make a provision for income tax @ 50%.
(iv) Ignore corporate dividend tax.
Or
(b) Write notes on the following:     3½ x 4 = 14
(i) Slip system of posting.
(ii) Non-banking assets.
(iii) Statutory reserve.
(iv) Sub-standard assets.
5. (a) On 31st March, 2023, the Balance Sheet of Bijoy Co. Ltd. was as follows:
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Rs. |
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I. Equities and Liabilities: 1. Shareholders’ Fund: (a) Share Capital: 2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid 10,000, 10% Preference Shares of Rs. 100 each fully paid (b) Reserve and Surplus: General Reserve Surplus Account 2. Non-Current Liabilities: Secured Loan: 8% Debentures 3. Current Liabilities: Sundry Creditors Liability for expenses |
– 20,00,000 10,00,000 – 15,00,000 12,00,000 8,00,000 – 2,75,000 1,25,000 |
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69,00,000 |
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II. Assets: 1. Non-Current Assets: Fixed Assets Investments 2. Current Assets: Stock-in-Trade Sundry Debtors Cash & Bank Balance |
– 38,00,000 10,25,000 – 5,70,000 12,80,000 2,25,000 |
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69,00,000 |
For the purposes of valuation of shares, fixed assets are to be depreciated by 10% and investments are re valued at Rs. 10,50,000. Debtors will realize Rs. 12,30,000.
Interest on debentures is accrued for 9 months and preference dividend for the year ending 31st March, 2023 is also due; neither of these has been provided for in the books.
Calculate the value of each equity share. Â Â Â Â 8
Or
(b) Explain the various methods of valuation of goodwill. Â Â Â Â Â Â 8
6. (a) Following is the Balance Sheet of Haloi & Co. Ltd. as on 31st March, 2023:
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Rs. |
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I. Equities and Liabilities: 1. Shareholders’ Fund: (a) Share Capital: 6,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each 3,000, 6% Preference Shares of Rs. 100 each (b) Reserve and Surplus: Surplus Account (negative balance) 2. Non-Current Liabilities: 8% Debentures 3. Current Liabilities: Creditors Bank Overdraft |
– 6,00,000 3,00,000 (-) 3,60,000 – 1,50,000 75,000 1,50,000 |
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9,15,000 |
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II. Assets: 1. Non-Current Assets: Land & Building Machinery Goodwill 2. Current Assets: Stock Debtors Cash |
– 3,00,000 4,50,000 22,500 – 65,000 70,000 7,500 |
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9,15,000 |
On the above date, the company adopted the following scheme of reconstruction:
(1) The preference shares are to be reduced to fully paid shares of Rs. 75 each and equity shares are to be reduced to shares of Rs. 40 each fully paid.
(2) The debenture holders took over stock and debtors in full satisfaction of their claims.
(3) The fictitious and intangible assets are to be eliminated.
(4) The Land and Building to be appreciated
by 30% and Machinery to be depreciated by 33 1/3%.
(5) Expenses of reconstruction amounted to Rs. 4,500.
Give Journal Entries incorporating the above scheme of reconstruction and prepare the reconstructed Balance Sheet.   6+5=10
Or
(b) What is purchase consideration? Discuss the various methods for calculating purchase consideration.   2+9=11
7. (a) From the Ledger Balances as at 31st March, 2023, and information given below, you are required to prepare a Consolidated Balance Sheet: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9
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Cr. Balances |
H Ltd. Rs. |
S Ltd. Rs. |
Dr. Balances |
H Ltd. Rs. |
S Ltd. Rs. |
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Equity Share Capital General Reserve Surplus A/c Creditors |
20,00,000 4,00,000 2,40,000 1,00,000 |
8,00,000 2,00,000 1,20,000 78,000 |
Fixed Assets 80% Equity Shares in S Ltd. (at cost) Stock Other Current Assets Preliminary Expenses |
10,90,000 8,60,000 1,40,000 6,50,000 – |
5,58,000 – 90,000 5,32,000 18,000 |
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27,40,000 |
11,98,000 |
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27,40,000 |
11,98,000 |
H Ltd. purchased shares from S Ltd. on 1st October, 2022. On 1st April, 2022, Surplus A/c of S Ltd. was Rs. 40,000 and General Reserve was Rs. 1,60,000.
On 1st February, 2023, S Ltd. sold goods to H Ltd. for Rs. 40,000 which was sold at a profit of 25% on selling price. Half of goods remain unsold and lying in the godown of H Ltd.
Or
(b) Explain the rules for preparing a Consolidated Balance Sheet. Â Â Â Â 9
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