Incomplete Records: Preparation of Statement of Affairs - Calculation of Profit - SS2 Accounting Lesson Note
Question:
The following are single entry transactions for Bode for the month ended May 2022. You are required to prepare the statement of affairs and derive the calculation of profit.
Date |
Description
Amount (₦)
May 1
Bode invested cash in the business
100,000
May 3
Purchased merchandise for cash
20,000
May 6
Sold merchandise for cash
25,000
May 10
Paid rent for the month of May
10,000
May 12
Bought furniture for cash
15,000
May 15
Received cash from a debtor
5,000
May 18
Bought merchandise on credit
30,000
May 22
Sold merchandise on credit
35,000
May 30
Received payment from debtor
25,000
Answer:
STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS AS OF MAY 31, 2022
Assets |
Amount (₦)
Liabilities
Amount (₦)
Cash
Debtors
Merchandise
Furniture
Total assets
120,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
165,000
Creditors
Capital
Total liabilities and capital
30,000
105,000
165,000
CALCULATION OF PROFIT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2022
Item |
Amount (₦)
Sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Net profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit after tax
60,000
(30,000)
30,000
(10,000)
20,000
(5,000)
15,000