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Following information relates to Mr. Prem who maintains his books under single entry system. He is not able to ascertain the amount of bad debts incurred by him and seeks your help. Debtors as on 01.04.2023 6,50,000 Debtors as on 31.03.2024 8,50,000 Sale for FY 2023-24 is 16,00,000 out of which 80% is on credit. Payment received during the year is 7,50,000 out of which cheques of 18,000 were dishonoured. Bills of exchange accepted by customers 2,90,000. Discount allowed is 1% of the credit sale. [Sept. 2024, 5 Marks]

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Debtors Account Particulars Amount Particulars Amount To Balance b/d To Sales (Credit) [16,00,000 x 80%] To Bank A/c [cheque Dishonored] 6,50,000 12,80,000 18,000 By Cash & Bank By Discount allowed [1% of 12,80,000] By Bills receivables By Bad Debts (Bal. fig.) By Balance c/d 7,50,000 12,800 2,90,000 45,200 8,50,000 19,48,000 19,48,000

About This Chapter: Final Accounts

Paper

Paper 1: Accounting

Weightage

25-30%

Key Topics

Sole Proprietor, NPO, Manufacturing

This chapter covers Sole Proprietor, NPO, Manufacturing and is part of Paper 1: Accounting in the CA Foundation exam.

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This topic carries 25-30% weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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