SINGLE ENTRY
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
HSC ACCOUNTS
Following records of Mr. Raj were kept on
single entry system. (March 2009)
Particular
Stock
Furniture
Plant and Machinery
Loan taken
Bank Balance
Debtors
Creditors

31.3.2006
15000
53500
42500
21000
1900
43000
18000

31.3.2007
14000
44000
55500
21000
2100
35000
14900

Mr. Raj invested Rs. 4000 in the business.
Also he had withdrawn Rs. 15,000 for his private
expenses from business.
Rs. 500 to be provided for bad debts.
Depreciate plant and machinery @ 5% and furniture @5%

Prepare:
•Statement of Affairs as on 31.3.2006.
•Statement of Affairs as on 31.3.2007.
•Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended on
31.3.2007.
Capital at the beginning

116900

Capital at the end of the
year

114700

Trading profit

8800

Net profit

3325
The following information is available
from Ram’s records:
Particular
1.4.06
31.3.07
Creditor
5,000
8,000
Bank overdraft
15,000
Bank balance
10,000
Plant and machinery
10,000
20,000
Furniture
4,000
4,000
Debtors
30,000
52,000
Stock
34,000
28,000
Ram had withdrawn Rs.5000 for personal
expenses and Rs. 4000 for son’s marriage.
Out of business funds, he had also
purchased a residential building costing
Rs.20000, which is not shown in the above
balance. Additions to Machinery were made
on 1/04/06. Dep. at 10 %p.a. should be
provided on plant and machinery. Find out
Ram’s net profit for the year ended 31st
march 07.
Capital at the beginning

83000

Capital at the end of the
year

81000

Trading profit

27000

Net profit

25000
On 01/04/06, Mr. Bannerjee commenced business with
a capital of Rs.25,000.
During the year 2006-07, he withdrew for his personal
use goods worth Rs.2, 000 and cash Rs.3,000. He also
gave a donation of Rs. 500 to Shri Ramakrishna
mission. He paid Life Insurance premium of Rs.1000.
During the year, he received a gift of Rs.5000 from his
father by cheque which was deposited in the bank
account of the business. On 31/3/07; his position was
as under:

Particulars
Machinery
Furniture
Stock
Debtors
Balance at bank
Prepaid insurance
Payable to creditors
Liabilities for expenses

RS
20,000
2,000
5,000
8,000
1,500
200
3,000
700

Find out the profit earned by him after providing for
depreciation at 10% on plant & Machinery and furniture
and Rs.400 as reserve for Doubtful Debt. Also prepare
statement of affair as on 31.03.07

Capital at the beginning
Capital at the end of the
year

33000

Trading profit

9500

Net profit

6900
Rani keeps her books on single entry & following
information is disclosed.

Particulars
Cash
Stock
Debtors
Furniture
Sundry creditors
Bills payable
Loan from ‘y’
Investments

31.3.06
31.3.07
18,000
27,000
15,000
18,750
30,000
45,000
7,500
7,500
26,250
31,500
9,000
3,000
15,000

Rani transferred Rs150 each month during first half year
and Rs.100 each month for the remaining period from her
business to her private banking account by way of
drawing, and took away Rs.350 worth of goods for private
use. She sold her private car for Rs.3, 500 and proceeds
were utilised for business. Furniture to be depreciated by
10% and Reserve for Doubtful debts to be maintained at
5% on debtors. Prepare opening and closing statement of
affairs and also profit and loss statement for the year
ending 31/03/07.

Capital at the beginning

44250

Capital at the end of the
year

69750

Trading profit

23850

Net profit

20850
Mr. Ganesh keeps his books by single entry method.
His financial position on 1.01.04 and 31.12.04 was as
under.
Particulars
1.1.04
31.12.04
Cash
10,000
16,000
Bank
20,000
36,000
Stock
16,000
24,000
Debtors
24,000
30,000
Creditors
15,000
18,000
Plant and machinery
60,000
90,000
Furniture and fitting
18,000
18,000
During the year Mr. Ganesh withdrew Rs.8,000 for his
private purpose and he had used 2,000 worth of stock also
for his private purpose. On 1.10.03 he sold some of his
house hold furniture for Rs.2,000 and paid this amount
into his Bank A/c of business.
Prepare a statement of profit & loss for the year ended
31.12.04 and a statement of affairs after taking into
consideration the following:
•Provide interest on capital @ 5% p.a on opening balance
and Interest on drawing ( only on cash drawings) @10%
p.a. (on an average of 6 months)
•Depreciate plant and machinery @10 %( assuming
addition were made on 1.10.04) and furniture at 5%.
•stock on 31.12.04 was overvalued by Rs.2,000
•Write off bad debts Rs.2,000 and provide Reserve for
Doubtful debts at 10 % on debtors.
133000
Capital at the beginning

Capital at the end of the
year

196000

Trading profit

71000

Net profit

50300
Mr. Prabhakar is a retail trader. He had no proper methods of
accounting. But the following information is made available to
you. [March 2012]
Particulars

Amount Rs.
1.4.2009

Sundry Debtors
Sundry Creditors
Bank Overdraft
Stock
Cash in hand
Bills Receivable
Furniture
Motor van
Computer
10% Govt. Bonds

Amount Rs.
31.3.2010
45000
60000
80000
65000
2000
60000
10000
80000
60000

50000
70000
40000
80000
8000
80000
10000
80000
120000
10000

Adjustments.
On 1st October, 2009 Mr. Prabhakar had withdrawn Rs. 40000 for
his personal use. 10% Government Bonds were purchased of Rs.
10,000 on 1st October, 2009. He had also withdrawn Rs. 30000 for
his daughter’s marriage. Depreciate furniture by 10% and write off
Rs. 2000 from motor van. Rs. 2000 is written off as bad debts and
provide 5% R.D.D. on debtors. Allow interest on capital at 10%
p.a. Charge interest on drawings Rs. 2,000.
Prepare after taking into consideration the adjustments.
Opening statement of affairs of 1.4.2009.
Closing statement of affairs of 31.3.2010.
Statement showing Profit or Loss for the year ended on 31.3.2010.

Capital at the beginning

182000

Capital at the end of the
year

328000

Trading profit

216000

Net profit

192900
Prem a trader keeps his books by the single entry Method. His
financial position on 1st April 06 and on 31st March, 07 were
as follows:

Particulars
Cash in hand
Bank balance
Stock in trade
Debtors
Creditors
Plant and machinery
Furniture

1.04.06
1,500
1,200(Dr.)
4,000
3,400
2,400
6,000
1,200

31.03.07
1,600
1,800(Cr.)
4,650
3,800
3,600
8,000
1,600

During the year, Prem had withdrawn Rs.75 per month for his
household use.
From the above information ascertain his profit or loss for the year
ended and also give his statement of affairs as on 31.03.07 after
taking into account the following further information:
Depreciate plant and machinery by 15% and furniture by 12 ½ %
p.a (assume the addition on 30th September,2006)
Of the debtors Rs100 are bad and to be written off.
Create a reserve for Discount on Debtors at 2% and a reserve for
Doubtful debts at 5%.
Allow interest on capital at 5% and charge interest on Drawing at
6%p.a

Capital at the beginning

14900

Capital at the end of the
year

14250

Trading profit

250

Net Loss

-2048
Mr. Gopal maintained his books on single entry. The
following statement of affairs had been Prepared as on
31.03.06
Liabilities
Capital account
Sundry creditors
Bill payable

Amt
28,000
3,170
2,150

Asset
Leasehold land
Plant and Machinery
Stock in trade
Book debts
Cash in hand

Amt
2,075
4,940
9,673
15,550
1,082
33,320
33,320
On 31.03.07 it was learnt that he had introduced further
capital of Rs1,000 on 1st july,06 and he drawn Rs1,580 on
various dates during the year. It was also ascertained that
the proprietor had taken Rs.75 worth of goods for his own
use. Statement prepared on the same date disclosed that
book debts were Rs.14,640, Creditors were Rs.2,309 and
Bills payable were Rs.1,775. The stock was valued at
Rs.11,417 and cash in hand amounted Rs.917 on the same
date.
Prepare: 1. Statement of profit for the year 06-07
2. Statement of affairs as on 31.03.07 taking in
to consideration the following:
•5% Reserve to be created on Book debts.
•5% Depreciation to be written off on plant and machinery.
•Rs.125 to be written off the lease.
Interest at 5% p.a. to be provided on the capital.

Capital at the beginning
Capital at the end of the
year

29905

Trading profit

2560

Net profit

18
Mr. Suryakant maintains books on single entry and
who gives you the following information. (September
2008)
Particulars
Cash in hand
Cash at bank
Stock
Sundry debtors
Investments
Furniture
Machinery
Sundry creditors
Outstanding expenses

31-3-2006
500
2500
20000
25000
20000
10000
25000
10000
3000

31-3-2007
2000
5000
30000
40000
20000
25000
40000
10000
2000

Additional information
•Mr. Suryakant introduced further capital of Rs. 20000 on
1st July, 2006 and had withdrawn Rs. 10,000 during the
year.
•Interest on capital is allowed at 10% p.a.
•Additions to furniture and machinery were made on 1st
October, 2006
•Write of deprecation on furniture and machinery at 10%
p.a.
•Create reserve for doubtful debts at 5% on sundry
debtors.
Prepare: a. Statement of affairs. B. Statement of profit and
loss for the year ended 31st March, 2007. <
90000
Capital at the beginning

Capital at the end of the
year

150000

Trading profit

50000

Net profit

32500
Mrs. Archana keeps her books on single entry
system and gives the following information.
(March 2008)
31-3-2006
Cash at bank
Sundry debtors
Stock in trade
Furniture
Machinery
Bills payable
Sundry creditors

5000
25000
30000
20000
50000
5000
15000

31-3-2007
32000
40000
50000
20000
50000
5000
20000

Additional information
Mrs. Archana withdrew from business Rs. 15,000 for
personal use.
She further introduced fresh capital of Rs. 25,000.
Depreciation is to be charged @10% p.a. on
Furniture and Machinery.
Prepare: (i) Statement of Affairs as on 31-3-2006
(ii) Statement of Affairs as on 31-3-2007
(iii) Statement of profit or loss for the year ending 313-2007.

Capital at the beginning

110000

Capital at the end of the
year

167000

Trading profit

47000

Net profit

40000

Single entry accounting system

  • 1.
  • 2.
    Following records ofMr. Raj were kept on single entry system. (March 2009) Particular Stock Furniture Plant and Machinery Loan taken Bank Balance Debtors Creditors 31.3.2006 15000 53500 42500 21000 1900 43000 18000 31.3.2007 14000 44000 55500 21000 2100 35000 14900 Mr. Raj invested Rs. 4000 in the business. Also he had withdrawn Rs. 15,000 for his private expenses from business. Rs. 500 to be provided for bad debts. Depreciate plant and machinery @ 5% and furniture @5% Prepare: •Statement of Affairs as on 31.3.2006. •Statement of Affairs as on 31.3.2007. •Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended on 31.3.2007. Capital at the beginning 116900 Capital at the end of the year 114700 Trading profit 8800 Net profit 3325
  • 3.
    The following informationis available from Ram’s records: Particular 1.4.06 31.3.07 Creditor 5,000 8,000 Bank overdraft 15,000 Bank balance 10,000 Plant and machinery 10,000 20,000 Furniture 4,000 4,000 Debtors 30,000 52,000 Stock 34,000 28,000 Ram had withdrawn Rs.5000 for personal expenses and Rs. 4000 for son’s marriage. Out of business funds, he had also purchased a residential building costing Rs.20000, which is not shown in the above balance. Additions to Machinery were made on 1/04/06. Dep. at 10 %p.a. should be provided on plant and machinery. Find out Ram’s net profit for the year ended 31st march 07. Capital at the beginning 83000 Capital at the end of the year 81000 Trading profit 27000 Net profit 25000
  • 4.
    On 01/04/06, Mr.Bannerjee commenced business with a capital of Rs.25,000. During the year 2006-07, he withdrew for his personal use goods worth Rs.2, 000 and cash Rs.3,000. He also gave a donation of Rs. 500 to Shri Ramakrishna mission. He paid Life Insurance premium of Rs.1000. During the year, he received a gift of Rs.5000 from his father by cheque which was deposited in the bank account of the business. On 31/3/07; his position was as under: Particulars Machinery Furniture Stock Debtors Balance at bank Prepaid insurance Payable to creditors Liabilities for expenses RS 20,000 2,000 5,000 8,000 1,500 200 3,000 700 Find out the profit earned by him after providing for depreciation at 10% on plant & Machinery and furniture and Rs.400 as reserve for Doubtful Debt. Also prepare statement of affair as on 31.03.07 Capital at the beginning Capital at the end of the year 33000 Trading profit 9500 Net profit 6900
  • 5.
    Rani keeps herbooks on single entry & following information is disclosed. Particulars Cash Stock Debtors Furniture Sundry creditors Bills payable Loan from ‘y’ Investments 31.3.06 31.3.07 18,000 27,000 15,000 18,750 30,000 45,000 7,500 7,500 26,250 31,500 9,000 3,000 15,000 Rani transferred Rs150 each month during first half year and Rs.100 each month for the remaining period from her business to her private banking account by way of drawing, and took away Rs.350 worth of goods for private use. She sold her private car for Rs.3, 500 and proceeds were utilised for business. Furniture to be depreciated by 10% and Reserve for Doubtful debts to be maintained at 5% on debtors. Prepare opening and closing statement of affairs and also profit and loss statement for the year ending 31/03/07. Capital at the beginning 44250 Capital at the end of the year 69750 Trading profit 23850 Net profit 20850
  • 6.
    Mr. Ganesh keepshis books by single entry method. His financial position on 1.01.04 and 31.12.04 was as under. Particulars 1.1.04 31.12.04 Cash 10,000 16,000 Bank 20,000 36,000 Stock 16,000 24,000 Debtors 24,000 30,000 Creditors 15,000 18,000 Plant and machinery 60,000 90,000 Furniture and fitting 18,000 18,000 During the year Mr. Ganesh withdrew Rs.8,000 for his private purpose and he had used 2,000 worth of stock also for his private purpose. On 1.10.03 he sold some of his house hold furniture for Rs.2,000 and paid this amount into his Bank A/c of business. Prepare a statement of profit & loss for the year ended 31.12.04 and a statement of affairs after taking into consideration the following: •Provide interest on capital @ 5% p.a on opening balance and Interest on drawing ( only on cash drawings) @10% p.a. (on an average of 6 months) •Depreciate plant and machinery @10 %( assuming addition were made on 1.10.04) and furniture at 5%. •stock on 31.12.04 was overvalued by Rs.2,000 •Write off bad debts Rs.2,000 and provide Reserve for Doubtful debts at 10 % on debtors. 133000 Capital at the beginning Capital at the end of the year 196000 Trading profit 71000 Net profit 50300
  • 7.
    Mr. Prabhakar isa retail trader. He had no proper methods of accounting. But the following information is made available to you. [March 2012] Particulars Amount Rs. 1.4.2009 Sundry Debtors Sundry Creditors Bank Overdraft Stock Cash in hand Bills Receivable Furniture Motor van Computer 10% Govt. Bonds Amount Rs. 31.3.2010 45000 60000 80000 65000 2000 60000 10000 80000 60000 50000 70000 40000 80000 8000 80000 10000 80000 120000 10000 Adjustments. On 1st October, 2009 Mr. Prabhakar had withdrawn Rs. 40000 for his personal use. 10% Government Bonds were purchased of Rs. 10,000 on 1st October, 2009. He had also withdrawn Rs. 30000 for his daughter’s marriage. Depreciate furniture by 10% and write off Rs. 2000 from motor van. Rs. 2000 is written off as bad debts and provide 5% R.D.D. on debtors. Allow interest on capital at 10% p.a. Charge interest on drawings Rs. 2,000. Prepare after taking into consideration the adjustments. Opening statement of affairs of 1.4.2009. Closing statement of affairs of 31.3.2010. Statement showing Profit or Loss for the year ended on 31.3.2010. Capital at the beginning 182000 Capital at the end of the year 328000 Trading profit 216000 Net profit 192900
  • 8.
    Prem a traderkeeps his books by the single entry Method. His financial position on 1st April 06 and on 31st March, 07 were as follows: Particulars Cash in hand Bank balance Stock in trade Debtors Creditors Plant and machinery Furniture 1.04.06 1,500 1,200(Dr.) 4,000 3,400 2,400 6,000 1,200 31.03.07 1,600 1,800(Cr.) 4,650 3,800 3,600 8,000 1,600 During the year, Prem had withdrawn Rs.75 per month for his household use. From the above information ascertain his profit or loss for the year ended and also give his statement of affairs as on 31.03.07 after taking into account the following further information: Depreciate plant and machinery by 15% and furniture by 12 ½ % p.a (assume the addition on 30th September,2006) Of the debtors Rs100 are bad and to be written off. Create a reserve for Discount on Debtors at 2% and a reserve for Doubtful debts at 5%. Allow interest on capital at 5% and charge interest on Drawing at 6%p.a Capital at the beginning 14900 Capital at the end of the year 14250 Trading profit 250 Net Loss -2048
  • 9.
    Mr. Gopal maintainedhis books on single entry. The following statement of affairs had been Prepared as on 31.03.06 Liabilities Capital account Sundry creditors Bill payable Amt 28,000 3,170 2,150 Asset Leasehold land Plant and Machinery Stock in trade Book debts Cash in hand Amt 2,075 4,940 9,673 15,550 1,082 33,320 33,320 On 31.03.07 it was learnt that he had introduced further capital of Rs1,000 on 1st july,06 and he drawn Rs1,580 on various dates during the year. It was also ascertained that the proprietor had taken Rs.75 worth of goods for his own use. Statement prepared on the same date disclosed that book debts were Rs.14,640, Creditors were Rs.2,309 and Bills payable were Rs.1,775. The stock was valued at Rs.11,417 and cash in hand amounted Rs.917 on the same date. Prepare: 1. Statement of profit for the year 06-07 2. Statement of affairs as on 31.03.07 taking in to consideration the following: •5% Reserve to be created on Book debts. •5% Depreciation to be written off on plant and machinery. •Rs.125 to be written off the lease. Interest at 5% p.a. to be provided on the capital. Capital at the beginning Capital at the end of the year 29905 Trading profit 2560 Net profit 18
  • 10.
    Mr. Suryakant maintainsbooks on single entry and who gives you the following information. (September 2008) Particulars Cash in hand Cash at bank Stock Sundry debtors Investments Furniture Machinery Sundry creditors Outstanding expenses 31-3-2006 500 2500 20000 25000 20000 10000 25000 10000 3000 31-3-2007 2000 5000 30000 40000 20000 25000 40000 10000 2000 Additional information •Mr. Suryakant introduced further capital of Rs. 20000 on 1st July, 2006 and had withdrawn Rs. 10,000 during the year. •Interest on capital is allowed at 10% p.a. •Additions to furniture and machinery were made on 1st October, 2006 •Write of deprecation on furniture and machinery at 10% p.a. •Create reserve for doubtful debts at 5% on sundry debtors. Prepare: a. Statement of affairs. B. Statement of profit and loss for the year ended 31st March, 2007. < 90000 Capital at the beginning Capital at the end of the year 150000 Trading profit 50000 Net profit 32500
  • 11.
    Mrs. Archana keepsher books on single entry system and gives the following information. (March 2008) 31-3-2006 Cash at bank Sundry debtors Stock in trade Furniture Machinery Bills payable Sundry creditors 5000 25000 30000 20000 50000 5000 15000 31-3-2007 32000 40000 50000 20000 50000 5000 20000 Additional information Mrs. Archana withdrew from business Rs. 15,000 for personal use. She further introduced fresh capital of Rs. 25,000. Depreciation is to be charged @10% p.a. on Furniture and Machinery. Prepare: (i) Statement of Affairs as on 31-3-2006 (ii) Statement of Affairs as on 31-3-2007 (iii) Statement of profit or loss for the year ending 313-2007. Capital at the beginning 110000 Capital at the end of the year 167000 Trading profit 47000 Net profit 40000