Introduction (5 min): Explain the need for adjustments (outstanding, prepaid, accrued income, depreciation, provisions, closing stock).
Concepts (10 min): Discuss dual effect of adjustments on Trading A/c, P&L A/c, and Balance Sheet.
Illustration (15 min): Prepare complete Final Accounts with adjustments from a Trial Balance.
Class Activity (10 min): Students solve a problem incorporating adjustments.
Recap & Q/A (5 min): Summarize importance of adjustments in showing true profit & financial position.
Final Accounts with Adjustments
Trial Balance as of March 31, 2023:
Account ₹
Sales 5,00,000
Purchases 3,00,000
Returns Inwards 10,000
Returns Outwards 5,000
Wages 40,000
Carriage Inwards 8,000
Carriage Outwards 12,000
Rent 24,000
Salaries 36,000
Insurance 6,000
Depreciation on Machinery 10,000
Capital 2,50,000
Drawings 20,000
Sundry Debtors 1,00,000
Sundry Creditors 50,000
Cash in Hand 5,000
Cash at Bank 15,000
Bank Loan 1,00,000
Closing Stock 75,000
Adjustments:
Outstanding wages ₹5,000.
Prepaid insurance ₹1,000.
Accrued interest on bank loan ₹4,000.
Provision for doubtful debts at 5% on debtors.
Step 1: Prepare the Trading Account
Trading Account for the year ended March 31, 2023:
Particulars ₹ Particulars ₹
To Opening Stock 75,000 By Sales 5,00,000
To Purchases 3,00,000 Less: Returns Inwards 10,000
Less: Returns Outwards 5,000 By Closing Stock 75,000
Net Purchases 2,95,000
To Wages 40,000
To Carriage Inwards 8,000
Gross Profit c/d 1,77,000
Total 5,00,000 Total 5,00,000
Note: Gross Profit is transferred to the Profit and Loss Account.
Step 2: Prepare the Profit and Loss Account
Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2023:
Particulars ₹ Particulars ₹
To Salaries 36,000 By Gross Profit b/d 1,77,000
To Rent 24,000 By Discount Received 2,000
To Insurance 6,000 By Interest on Capital 10,000
To Depreciation on Machinery10,000 By Commission Received 3,000
To Interest on Bank Loan 4,000
To Provision for Doubtful Debts5,000
Net Profit c/d 1,13,000
Total 1,77,000 Total 1,77,000
Note: Net Profit is transferred to the Balance Sheet.
Step 3: Prepare the Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2023:
Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹
Capital 2,50,000 Sundry Debtors 1,00,000
Add: Net Profit 1,13,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts5,000
Less: Drawings 20,000 Net Debtors 95,000
Bank Loan 1,00,000 Cash in Hand 5,000
Sundry Creditors 50,000 Cash at Bank 15,000
Outstanding Wages 5,000 Prepaid Insurance 1,000
Accrued Interest on Loan4,000 Closing Stock 75,000
Provision for Doubtful Debts 5,000
Total 3,47,000 Total 3,47,000
Notes:
Provision for Doubtful Debts is calculated at 5% of Sundry Debtors (₹1,00,000 × 5%).
Outstanding wages and accrued interest on the bank loan are shown as current liabilities.
Prepaid insurance is shown as a current asset.
Ind AS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements) – ensures adjustments are reflected in true and fair view.
Ind AS 37 (Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, and Contingent Assets) – basis for provisions.
Research on earnings management and adjustment practices in financial reporting.