Question : Due to the change in profit, Amit‘s gain is 1/6 while Sumit sacrificed 1/6.They decide to record the effect of following revaluations without affecting the book value of the assets and liabilities by passing a single adjustment entry:
Book value Revised value
Building 1,00,000 1,50,000
Machinery 1,50,000 1,40,000
Trade creditor 50,000 45,000
Outstanding rent 45,000 60,000
The necessary adjusting entry will involve
Option 1: Dr Amit and Cr Sumit by Rs 10,000
Option 2: Dr Amit and Cr Sumit with Rs 10,000
Option 3: Dr Amit and Cr Sumit with Rs 5,000
Option 4: Dr Amit and Cr Sumit with Rs 9,000
Correct Answer: Dr Amit and Cr Sumit with Rs 5,000
Solution : Answer = Dr Amit and Cr Sumit with Rs 5000
Revaluation A/c | |||
To Machinery | 10,000 | By Building | 50,000 |
To Outstanding Rent | 15,000 | By Creditors | 5,000 |
To Profit | 30,000 | ||
55,000 | 55,000 |
Amit's Capital A/c Dr 5000
To Sumit's Capital A/c 5000
(30,000 x 1/6)
Hence, the correct option is 3.