2.1 The double entry system of book-keeping (3)
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Question 3
A company uses the following ledger accounts:
- Equipment: £10,000
- Cash: £2,000
- Debtors: £3,000
- Creditors: £1,500
- Revenue: £8,000
- Rent Expense: £1,000
Prepare a trial balance as at 31st December 2023.
Answer 3
Trial Balance as at 31st December 2023
Account Name | Debit (£) | Credit (£) |
Equipment | 10,000 | |
Cash | 2,000 | |
Debtors | 3,000 | |
Creditors | 1,500 | |
Revenue | | 8,000 |
Rent Expense | 1,000 | |
Explanation: The trial balance lists all ledger accounts with their debit and credit balances. The total debits must equal the total credits. This ensures that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) is balanced.
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Question 3
The following transactions occurred at Green Grocers during January 2024:
- Received £3,000 cash from customers.
- Made a payment of £800 to suppliers on credit.
- Received £1,500 from customers on account.
- Paid £400 for advertising.
- Received £2,000 from the bank as a loan.
Prepare a statement of changes in the balances of the following accounts as at 31st January 2024:
- Cash on Hand
- Accounts Payable
- Loan from Bank
Answer 3
Statement of Changes in Balances as at 31st January 2024
Cash on Hand
- Opening Balance: £500
- Receipts: £3,000
- Payments: £400
- Closing Balance: £2,900
Accounts Payable
- Opening Balance: £15,000
- Payments: £800
- Closing Balance: £14,200
Loan from Bank
- Opening Balance: £25,000
- Receipt: £2,000
- Closing Balance: £27,000
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Question 2: The following transactions occurred at XYZ Ltd during the month of June 2024:
- 1st June: Cash balance = £4,000
- 5th June: Sales on credit = £6,000
- 10th June: Payment to suppliers = £2,500
- 15th June: Receipt from debtors = £3,000
- 20th June: Purchase of inventory for cash = £1,800
- 25th June: Payment of rent = £800
Required: Prepare ledger accounts for Cash, Debtors, Creditors and Inventory.
Answer 2:
Cash Ledger Account
Date | Particulars | Debit (£) | Credit (£) |
1st June | Balance b/d | 4,000 | |
5th June | Sales | 6,000 | |
15th June | Debtors | 3,000 | |
20th June | Inventory | -1,800 | |
25th June | Rent | -800 | |
30th June | Balance c/d | 5,400 | |
Debtors Ledger Account
Date | Particulars | Debit (£) | Credit (£) |
1st June | Balance b/d | 0 | |
5th June | Sales | 6,000 | |
15th June | Cash | 3,000 | |
30th June | Balance c/d | 3,000 | |
Creditors Ledger Account
Date | Particulars | Debit (£) | Credit (£) |
1st June | Balance b/d | 0 | |
10th June | Payments | 2,500 | |
30th June | Balance c/d | 2,500 | |
Inventory Ledger Account
Date | Particulars | Debit (£) | Credit (£) |
20th June | Purchases | 1,800 | |
30th June | Balance c/d | 1,800 | |