Advanced Corporate Accounting Question Paper 2014 [Gauhati University BCom Question Papers]

In this post, we have shared the Gauhati University Advanced Corporate Accounting Question Paper 2014 (Non-CBCS Pattern). This question paper is highly beneficial for FYUGP NEP 4th Semester students of Accountancy Major. It is particularly relevant for students pursuing Accountancy Major, as the syllabus for both Non-CBCS and NEP patterns shares significant similarities.

We strongly recommend studying this Gauhati University FYUGP NEP B.Com 4th Semester Advanced Corporate Accounting question paper from 2014 Accountancy Major thoroughly to enhance your preparation for the FYUGP NEP 4th Semester Honours Course. This previous year’s CBCS question paper will serve as a valuable resource for mastering the core topics under the FYUGP NEP 4th-semester syllabus.

2014

ADVANCED CORPORATE ACCOUNTING

(ACCOUNTANCY MAJOR)

Full Marks: 80

Time: 3 hours

(The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions)

1. Answer the following as per directed:                                                       1x8=8

a)     Any profit earned by a company before its incorporation is transferred to _______ Account. [Fill in the blank]

b)     The cutoff date for pre and post incorporation profit is:

1)  Date of incorporation.

2)  Date of commencement of business.

3)  Any of the above two dates.

4)  1st April of the concerned year.

(Choose the correct alternative)

c)      To reduce Share Capital, Tribunal’s order is not always necessary. (State whether True or False)

d)     After writing off all losses, the balance of Reconstruction Account is transferred to _______ Account. [Fill in the blank]

e)     Only insolvent companies can be liquidated. (State whether True or False)

f)      The job of realizing various assets and paying various liabilities in the case of liquidation, in a systematic way, is performed by a person called _______. [Fill in the blank]

g)     What is Minority Interest?

h)     The cost of control for acquiring the shares of subsidiary companies may show:

1)     Goodwill.

2)     Capital reserve.

3)     Reserve Capital.

4)     Contingent liability. (Choose the correct alternative)

2. Answer as directed:

a)     The assets of Luit Ltd. are Rs. 5,00,000/-; liabilities are Rs. 1,00,000; Preference Shares are 10,000 shares of Rs. 10,000/- shares of Rs. 10/- each having prior right and equity shares are 10,000 shares of Rs. 10/- each. Find the value of equity shares under asset back method.                    3

b)     Write a short note on Reduction of Share Capital.                      3

c)         What is voluntary winding up of companies?                                             3

d)     Mention three ways how a company can become a holding company.

3. Answer as directed:                                                                                              5

(a) From the following information, calculate the value per equity share:

2,000, 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 100/- each 50,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, 8/- each. Expected profit per year before tax Rate of tax Transfer to General Reserve every year Normal rate of earning

Rs. 2,00,000 4,00,000 2,18,000 50% 20% of Profit 15%

Or

Explain the merits and demerits of Assets Banking Method of valuation of shares.        5

(b) Pass journal entries of the following with suitable narration:                 2.5+2.5=5

1)     Conversion of fully paid equity shares of Rs. 10,00,000/- into equity stock.

2)     Consolidation of Rs. 1,00,000, 12% Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid into Rs. 10,000, 12% Preference Shares of Rs. 100 each.

Or

Briefly explain various modes of Alteration of Share Capital.                     5

(c) From the following particulars, ascertain Liquidator’s remuneration and also show how the balance amount is to be distributed to the shareholders:                                          5

Preference Share Capital: (10,000 Shares of Rs. 10/- each, Rs. 9/- paid up) Equity Share Capital: (10,000 Shares of Rs. 10/- each, Rs. 9/- paid up) Equity Share Capital: (10,000 Shares of Rs. 10/- each, Rs. 8/- paid up) Preference Dividend in arrear Surplus of Cash after paying all creditors

90,000 Rs. 90,000 Rs. 80,000 Rs. 18,000 2,04,000

Liquidation’s remuneration is fixed at 2% on the amount distributed to the shareholders.

Or

Critically examine the different aspects of determining Liquidator’s remuneration in the context of a company’s liquidation.                                                                  5

Or

Explain how the mutual owing between the holding company and the subsidiary company are treated while preparing the consolidated Balance Sheet.                       5

4. (a) X and Y working in a partnership, registered a Joint Stock Company under the name of ‘NABAMA Ltd.” on 1st September, 2013 to take over their existing business with effect from 1st April 2013.

From the following Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2014 and the other details, prepare a statement of Profit and Loss apportioning the profits between pre and post incorporation period indicating your basis for appointment.                                          10

	Rs.	Rs.
To salaries To Debenture interest To Depreciation To Interest on Purchase Consideration (upto 39.9.2013) To Selling Commission To Director’s Fees To Preliminary Expenses Written off To Provision for taxes To Dividend on equity shares @ 5% To Balance Carried down	10,000 5,000 2,000 10,800 12,000 800 1,000 5,000 6,000 31,400	By Gross Profit b/d	84,000
	84,000		84,000

Sales for the year totaled 2,25,000/-, out of which 1,50,000/- was related to the period from 1st September, 2013  to 31st March, 2014.

Or

Explain the various situations which necessitate the valuation of shares.                       10

(b) The following is the Balance Sheet of unfortunate Ltd. as on 31st March, 2014:      10

Liabilities	Rs.	Assets	Rs.
20,000 Equity Shares of 10/- each 10,000 Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- each Convertible Debentures	2,00,000/- 1,00,000/- 30,000/-	Goodwill Machinery Inventory Debtors Profit & Loss A/c Deferred Expenses	10,000/- 1,00,000/- 50,000/- 80,000/- 70,000/- 20,000/-

The company adopted the following scheme:

1)     The equity shares were to be reduced to Rs. 6/- each and the preference shares by Rs. 4/- each.

2)     Deferred expenses and profit and loss A/c were to be written off and machinery to be depreciated by 2% and inventory by 10%.

Pass journal entries to give effect to the scheme and prepare the new Balance Sheet10

Or

Elaborate the Accounting entries to be made in the books of a limited company that has adopted a scheme of Capital reduction.                                           10

(c) Eastern Industries Ltd. went into voluntary liquidation on 31st March, 2014. The liquidator’s remuneration was 3% on realization of assets and 2% on distribution among the shareholders. The following was the position of the company as on 31st March, 2014:

	Rs.
Cash realized on assets Expenses of Liquidation Unsecured Creditors (including Preferential Creditors Rs. 8,000/-) 5,000, 6% Preference Shares of Rs. 30/- each Dividend for two years is in arrear 10,000/- Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each, Rs. 9/- paid Reserves Profit and Loss Account (Cr.)	10,00,000/- 10,000/- 70,000/- 1,50,000/- 90,000/- 2,00,000/- 50,000/-

Prepare Liquidator’s Final Statement of Account.

Or

Explain the procedure of compulsory winding up of a company.                                 10

(d) From the following Balance Sheets and other information of H. Ltd. and S. Ltd. prepare a consolidated Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2014

Liabilities	H. Ltd. Rs.	S. Ltd. Rs.	Assets	H. Ltd. Rs.	S. Ltd. Rs.
Share Capital: Shares of Rs. 10/- per share fully paid) Profit & Loss A/c Reserves Creditors Bills Payable	1,00,000 40,000 10,000 20,000 -	20,000 12,000 6,000 12,000 3,000	Sundry Assets Inventory Debtors Bills receivable Shares in S. Ltd. (1,500 Shares of 10 each at cost)	80,000 61,000 13,000 1,000 15,000	12,000 24,000 17,000 -
Total	1,70,000	53,000	Total	1,70,000	53,000

Additional information:

1)     All the profits of S. Ltd. have been earned since the shares were acquired by H. Ltd. but the reserve of Rs. 6,000/- was already there at the time of acquisition.

2)     Bills accepted by S. Ltd. are all in favour of H. Ltd. which has discounted Rs. 2,000/- of them.

3)     Sundry assets of S. Ltd. are undervalued by Rs. 2,000/-.

Or

1)     Explain any five advantages of a Holding company.

2)     Write a short note on the need for consolidation of financial statements.      5+5=10

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