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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
ACCOUNTANCY (055) CLASS-XII 
2016-17 
Time allowed – Three hours             Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions: 
1) This question paper contains two parts A and B. 
2) Part A is compulsory for all. 
3) Part B has two options – Financial Statements Analysis and Computerized Accounting. 
4) Attempt only one option of Part B. 
5) All parts of a question should be attempted at one place. 
 
PART A: ACCOUNTING FOR PARTNERSHIP FIRMS AND COMPANIES 
 
Q1. A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2.  C retired and his capital 
balance after adjustments regarding reserves, accumulated profits/ losses and gain/loss on revaluation 
was `2,50,000. C was paid `3,00,000 in full settlement.  Afterwards D was admitted for 1/4
th
 share.  
Calculate the amount of goodwill premium brought by D. 
 
Sol: Goodwill share of C= `3,00,000-`2,50,000= `50,000 
Firm’s Goodwill = 50,000x10/2= `2,50,000 
D’s share in Goodwill= `2,50,000x1/4= `62,500 
(1) 
Q2. A and B were partners in a firm.  They admitted C as a new partner for 20% share in the profits.  After 
all adjustments regarding general reserve, goodwill, gain or loss on revaluation, the balances in capital 
accounts of A and B were `3,85,000 and `4,15,000 respectively.  C brought proportionate capital so as 
to give him 20% share in the profits.  Calculate the amount of capital to be brought by C. 
 
Sol: Combined capital of A and B = `3,85,000+`4,15,000= `8,00,000 
C’s share=1/5
th
 of total capital 
Remaining share= 1-1/5 =4/5 
4/5= `8,00,000 
C’s capital=  `8,00,000x5/4x1/5= `2,00,000 
 
(1) 
Q3. 
A and B are partners.  The net divisible profit as per Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c is `2,50,000.  
The total interest on partner’s drawing is `4,000.  A’s salary is `4,000 per quarter and B’s salary is 
`40,000 per annum.  Calculate the net profit/loss earned during this year. 
 
 
Sol. Net Profit during the year=Divisible profits + Salary to partners – Interest on Drawings  
                                                     = 2,50,000+16,000+40,000-4000= `3,02,000 
 
(1) 
Q4. 
ABC Ltd. purchased for cancellation its own 5,000, 9% Debentures of `100 each for `95 per debenture.  
Brokerage charges `15,000 were incurred.  Calculate the amount to be transferred to capital reserve. 
 
Amount paid for 5,000 Debentures=4,75,000+15,000= `4,90,000 
The nominal value of debentures to be redeemed/cancelled=  `5,00,000 
Amount of profit on redemption to be transferred to capital reserve= `5,00,000--`4,90,000= `10,000 
(1) 
Q5. When can shares held by a shareholder be forfeited? 
 
Answer: Shares held by a shareholder can be forfeited for the non-payment of call money due. 
 
(1) 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
ACCOUNTANCY (055) CLASS-XII 
2016-17 
Time allowed – Three hours             Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions: 
1) This question paper contains two parts A and B. 
2) Part A is compulsory for all. 
3) Part B has two options – Financial Statements Analysis and Computerized Accounting. 
4) Attempt only one option of Part B. 
5) All parts of a question should be attempted at one place. 
 
PART A: ACCOUNTING FOR PARTNERSHIP FIRMS AND COMPANIES 
 
Q1. A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2.  C retired and his capital 
balance after adjustments regarding reserves, accumulated profits/ losses and gain/loss on revaluation 
was `2,50,000. C was paid `3,00,000 in full settlement.  Afterwards D was admitted for 1/4
th
 share.  
Calculate the amount of goodwill premium brought by D. 
 
Sol: Goodwill share of C= `3,00,000-`2,50,000= `50,000 
Firm’s Goodwill = 50,000x10/2= `2,50,000 
D’s share in Goodwill= `2,50,000x1/4= `62,500 
(1) 
Q2. A and B were partners in a firm.  They admitted C as a new partner for 20% share in the profits.  After 
all adjustments regarding general reserve, goodwill, gain or loss on revaluation, the balances in capital 
accounts of A and B were `3,85,000 and `4,15,000 respectively.  C brought proportionate capital so as 
to give him 20% share in the profits.  Calculate the amount of capital to be brought by C. 
 
Sol: Combined capital of A and B = `3,85,000+`4,15,000= `8,00,000 
C’s share=1/5
th
 of total capital 
Remaining share= 1-1/5 =4/5 
4/5= `8,00,000 
C’s capital=  `8,00,000x5/4x1/5= `2,00,000 
 
(1) 
Q3. 
A and B are partners.  The net divisible profit as per Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c is `2,50,000.  
The total interest on partner’s drawing is `4,000.  A’s salary is `4,000 per quarter and B’s salary is 
`40,000 per annum.  Calculate the net profit/loss earned during this year. 
 
 
Sol. Net Profit during the year=Divisible profits + Salary to partners – Interest on Drawings  
                                                     = 2,50,000+16,000+40,000-4000= `3,02,000 
 
(1) 
Q4. 
ABC Ltd. purchased for cancellation its own 5,000, 9% Debentures of `100 each for `95 per debenture.  
Brokerage charges `15,000 were incurred.  Calculate the amount to be transferred to capital reserve. 
 
Amount paid for 5,000 Debentures=4,75,000+15,000= `4,90,000 
The nominal value of debentures to be redeemed/cancelled=  `5,00,000 
Amount of profit on redemption to be transferred to capital reserve= `5,00,000--`4,90,000= `10,000 
(1) 
Q5. When can shares held by a shareholder be forfeited? 
 
Answer: Shares held by a shareholder can be forfeited for the non-payment of call money due. 
 
(1) 
Q6. A partnership firm has 50 members. All the partners have agreed to admit Ram and Mohan as new 
partners. Can Ram and Mohan be admitted? Give reason in support of your answer.                                                                   
 
Answer: No, Ram and Mohan can’t be admitted as partners. 
 Reason--- As per the Companies Miscellaneous Rules, 2014 the Maximum number of partners in a 
partnership firm can be 50. 
 
(1) 
Q7. Explain with an imaginary example how issue of debenture as collateral security is shown in the 
balance sheet of a company when it is recorded in the books of accounts. 
 
A Ltd. obtained Loan of 1,00,000 from Indian Bank and issued 1200, 10% Debentures of `100 each 
as Collateral security. The company recorded the issue of debentures as collateral security by opening 
‘Debenture Suspense Account.’ Present the issue of debentures in the Balance Sheet of the company. 
 
Treatment: 
 
An extract of Balance sheet of A Ltd. 
as at ----------------------- 
 
Particulars Note No. 
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
Non-current liabilities  
Long Term Borrowings                               
 
 
1 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
Notes to Accounts: 
 
Note 
No 
Particulars 
` 
1 Long Term Borrowings 
Loan from Indian Bank 
 
1200, 10% Debentures of 100 each issued as Collateral Security 
1,20,000 
Less: Debenture Suspense Account                                       (1,20,000) 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
 
 
-------------- 
  1,00,000/- 
 
(3) 
Q8. Rekha, Sunita and Teena are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1.  Samiksha joins the 
firm.  Rekha surrenders 1/4
th
 of her share; Sunita surrenders 1/3
rd
 of her share and Teena 
surrenders1/5
th
 of her share in favour of Samiksha.  Find the new Profit sharing ratio. 
 
Rekha surrenders for Samiksha = 1/4 x 3/6 = 3/24 
Sunita surrenders for Samiksha = 1/3 x 2/6 = 2/18 
Teena surrenders for Samiksha = 1/5 x 1/6 = 1/30 
New share of Rekha = 3/6 – 3/24=9/24 
New share of Sunita = 2/6-2/18=4/18 
New share of Teena = 1/6-1/30=4/30 
 
Share of Samiksha = 3/24+2/18+1/30=97/360 
 
New Ratio :- 9/24:4/18:4/30:97/360 
                        135  : 80  :  48  :   97 
 
(3) 
Q9. King Ltd took over assets of 25,00,000 and liabilities of 6,00,000 of Queen Ltd. King Ltd paid the 
purchase consideration by issuing 10,000 equity shares of 100each at a premium of 10% and 
11,00,000 by a Bank Draft. 
 
Calculate Purchase consideration and pass necessary Journal entries in the books of King Ltd. 
 
Solution: 
(3) 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
ACCOUNTANCY (055) CLASS-XII 
2016-17 
Time allowed – Three hours             Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions: 
1) This question paper contains two parts A and B. 
2) Part A is compulsory for all. 
3) Part B has two options – Financial Statements Analysis and Computerized Accounting. 
4) Attempt only one option of Part B. 
5) All parts of a question should be attempted at one place. 
 
PART A: ACCOUNTING FOR PARTNERSHIP FIRMS AND COMPANIES 
 
Q1. A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2.  C retired and his capital 
balance after adjustments regarding reserves, accumulated profits/ losses and gain/loss on revaluation 
was `2,50,000. C was paid `3,00,000 in full settlement.  Afterwards D was admitted for 1/4
th
 share.  
Calculate the amount of goodwill premium brought by D. 
 
Sol: Goodwill share of C= `3,00,000-`2,50,000= `50,000 
Firm’s Goodwill = 50,000x10/2= `2,50,000 
D’s share in Goodwill= `2,50,000x1/4= `62,500 
(1) 
Q2. A and B were partners in a firm.  They admitted C as a new partner for 20% share in the profits.  After 
all adjustments regarding general reserve, goodwill, gain or loss on revaluation, the balances in capital 
accounts of A and B were `3,85,000 and `4,15,000 respectively.  C brought proportionate capital so as 
to give him 20% share in the profits.  Calculate the amount of capital to be brought by C. 
 
Sol: Combined capital of A and B = `3,85,000+`4,15,000= `8,00,000 
C’s share=1/5
th
 of total capital 
Remaining share= 1-1/5 =4/5 
4/5= `8,00,000 
C’s capital=  `8,00,000x5/4x1/5= `2,00,000 
 
(1) 
Q3. 
A and B are partners.  The net divisible profit as per Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c is `2,50,000.  
The total interest on partner’s drawing is `4,000.  A’s salary is `4,000 per quarter and B’s salary is 
`40,000 per annum.  Calculate the net profit/loss earned during this year. 
 
 
Sol. Net Profit during the year=Divisible profits + Salary to partners – Interest on Drawings  
                                                     = 2,50,000+16,000+40,000-4000= `3,02,000 
 
(1) 
Q4. 
ABC Ltd. purchased for cancellation its own 5,000, 9% Debentures of `100 each for `95 per debenture.  
Brokerage charges `15,000 were incurred.  Calculate the amount to be transferred to capital reserve. 
 
Amount paid for 5,000 Debentures=4,75,000+15,000= `4,90,000 
The nominal value of debentures to be redeemed/cancelled=  `5,00,000 
Amount of profit on redemption to be transferred to capital reserve= `5,00,000--`4,90,000= `10,000 
(1) 
Q5. When can shares held by a shareholder be forfeited? 
 
Answer: Shares held by a shareholder can be forfeited for the non-payment of call money due. 
 
(1) 
Q6. A partnership firm has 50 members. All the partners have agreed to admit Ram and Mohan as new 
partners. Can Ram and Mohan be admitted? Give reason in support of your answer.                                                                   
 
Answer: No, Ram and Mohan can’t be admitted as partners. 
 Reason--- As per the Companies Miscellaneous Rules, 2014 the Maximum number of partners in a 
partnership firm can be 50. 
 
(1) 
Q7. Explain with an imaginary example how issue of debenture as collateral security is shown in the 
balance sheet of a company when it is recorded in the books of accounts. 
 
A Ltd. obtained Loan of 1,00,000 from Indian Bank and issued 1200, 10% Debentures of `100 each 
as Collateral security. The company recorded the issue of debentures as collateral security by opening 
‘Debenture Suspense Account.’ Present the issue of debentures in the Balance Sheet of the company. 
 
Treatment: 
 
An extract of Balance sheet of A Ltd. 
as at ----------------------- 
 
Particulars Note No. 
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
Non-current liabilities  
Long Term Borrowings                               
 
 
1 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
Notes to Accounts: 
 
Note 
No 
Particulars 
` 
1 Long Term Borrowings 
Loan from Indian Bank 
 
1200, 10% Debentures of 100 each issued as Collateral Security 
1,20,000 
Less: Debenture Suspense Account                                       (1,20,000) 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
 
 
-------------- 
  1,00,000/- 
 
(3) 
Q8. Rekha, Sunita and Teena are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1.  Samiksha joins the 
firm.  Rekha surrenders 1/4
th
 of her share; Sunita surrenders 1/3
rd
 of her share and Teena 
surrenders1/5
th
 of her share in favour of Samiksha.  Find the new Profit sharing ratio. 
 
Rekha surrenders for Samiksha = 1/4 x 3/6 = 3/24 
Sunita surrenders for Samiksha = 1/3 x 2/6 = 2/18 
Teena surrenders for Samiksha = 1/5 x 1/6 = 1/30 
New share of Rekha = 3/6 – 3/24=9/24 
New share of Sunita = 2/6-2/18=4/18 
New share of Teena = 1/6-1/30=4/30 
 
Share of Samiksha = 3/24+2/18+1/30=97/360 
 
New Ratio :- 9/24:4/18:4/30:97/360 
                        135  : 80  :  48  :   97 
 
(3) 
Q9. King Ltd took over assets of 25,00,000 and liabilities of 6,00,000 of Queen Ltd. King Ltd paid the 
purchase consideration by issuing 10,000 equity shares of 100each at a premium of 10% and 
11,00,000 by a Bank Draft. 
 
Calculate Purchase consideration and pass necessary Journal entries in the books of King Ltd. 
 
Solution: 
(3) 
 
Calculation of Purchase Consideration:                            
Nominal Value of Shares issued = 10000 x 100 =     10,00,000 
Securities premium Reserve =                                     1,00,000 
Bank draft =                                                               11,00,000 
Purchase consideration =                                           22,00,000 
 
 
KING LTD. 
JOURNAL 
S.No. Particulars L.F Debit 
 
Credit 
` 
i. Sundry Assets A/c-----------------------------------Dr 
Goodwill A/c (b/f) --------------------------------- Dr 
              To Sundry Liabilities A/c 
              To Queen Ltd. 
(Being the purchase of assets and liabilities of 
Queen Ltd.) 
 25,00,000 
3,00,000 
 
 
6,00,000 
22,00,000 
ii. Queen Ltd. -----------------------------------------Dr 
             To Equity Share Capital A/c 
             To Securities Premium Reserve A/c 
             To Bank A/c 
(Being 10,000 Equity shares of ` 100 each issued at 
a premium of 10% and 11,00,000/- paid by Bank 
draft) 
 22,00,000  
10,00,000 
  1,00,000 
11,00,000 
 
Q10 ABC Ltd was a cloth manufacturing company located in Delhi.  Being a socially aware organization 
they wanted to set up a manufacturing plant in a backward area of Kashmir to provide employment to 
the local people.  On July 17, 2014 a flood had hit the entire state of Jammu & Kashmir causing 
massive destruction and loss.  The company wanted to help the people, so they decided to raise funds 
through issue of 50,000 Equity shares of  50 each to set up the plant in the rural area of Kashmir. 
Pass necessary Journal entries for the issue of shares and identify any two values that the company 
wanted to communicate to the society. 
 
ABC LTD. 
JOURNAL 
S.No. Particulars  L.F Debit  
 
Credit 
 
(i) Bank A/c -------------------------------------------- Dr. 
      To Equity Share Application & Allotment A/c  
(Being the amount of application money received 
on 50,000 shares @ Rs.50 per share.) 
 25,00,000  
25,00,000 
(ii) Equity Share Application & Allotment A/c ---- Dr. 
      To Equity Share Capital A/c  
(Being the amount transferred to Share Capital A/c) 
 25,00,000  
25,00,000 
 
Values which the Company wants to communicate to the Society: 
(i) Discharge of Social Responsibility. 
(ii) Generation of employment opportunities. 
(iii) Helping the needy people 
(iv) Sympathy for poor. 
 
(3) 
Q11 A,B,C and D were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:3:4.  D retired and his share was acquired 
by A and B equally.  Goodwill was valued at 3 years’ purchase of average profit of last 4 years, which 
was 40,000.  General Reserve showed a balance of  1,30,000 and D’s Capital in the Balance Sheet 
was 3,00,000 at the time of D’s retirement. 
You are required to record necessary Journal entries in the books of the firm and prepare D’s capital 
account on his retirement. 
 
 
(4) 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
ACCOUNTANCY (055) CLASS-XII 
2016-17 
Time allowed – Three hours             Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions: 
1) This question paper contains two parts A and B. 
2) Part A is compulsory for all. 
3) Part B has two options – Financial Statements Analysis and Computerized Accounting. 
4) Attempt only one option of Part B. 
5) All parts of a question should be attempted at one place. 
 
PART A: ACCOUNTING FOR PARTNERSHIP FIRMS AND COMPANIES 
 
Q1. A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2.  C retired and his capital 
balance after adjustments regarding reserves, accumulated profits/ losses and gain/loss on revaluation 
was `2,50,000. C was paid `3,00,000 in full settlement.  Afterwards D was admitted for 1/4
th
 share.  
Calculate the amount of goodwill premium brought by D. 
 
Sol: Goodwill share of C= `3,00,000-`2,50,000= `50,000 
Firm’s Goodwill = 50,000x10/2= `2,50,000 
D’s share in Goodwill= `2,50,000x1/4= `62,500 
(1) 
Q2. A and B were partners in a firm.  They admitted C as a new partner for 20% share in the profits.  After 
all adjustments regarding general reserve, goodwill, gain or loss on revaluation, the balances in capital 
accounts of A and B were `3,85,000 and `4,15,000 respectively.  C brought proportionate capital so as 
to give him 20% share in the profits.  Calculate the amount of capital to be brought by C. 
 
Sol: Combined capital of A and B = `3,85,000+`4,15,000= `8,00,000 
C’s share=1/5
th
 of total capital 
Remaining share= 1-1/5 =4/5 
4/5= `8,00,000 
C’s capital=  `8,00,000x5/4x1/5= `2,00,000 
 
(1) 
Q3. 
A and B are partners.  The net divisible profit as per Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c is `2,50,000.  
The total interest on partner’s drawing is `4,000.  A’s salary is `4,000 per quarter and B’s salary is 
`40,000 per annum.  Calculate the net profit/loss earned during this year. 
 
 
Sol. Net Profit during the year=Divisible profits + Salary to partners – Interest on Drawings  
                                                     = 2,50,000+16,000+40,000-4000= `3,02,000 
 
(1) 
Q4. 
ABC Ltd. purchased for cancellation its own 5,000, 9% Debentures of `100 each for `95 per debenture.  
Brokerage charges `15,000 were incurred.  Calculate the amount to be transferred to capital reserve. 
 
Amount paid for 5,000 Debentures=4,75,000+15,000= `4,90,000 
The nominal value of debentures to be redeemed/cancelled=  `5,00,000 
Amount of profit on redemption to be transferred to capital reserve= `5,00,000--`4,90,000= `10,000 
(1) 
Q5. When can shares held by a shareholder be forfeited? 
 
Answer: Shares held by a shareholder can be forfeited for the non-payment of call money due. 
 
(1) 
Q6. A partnership firm has 50 members. All the partners have agreed to admit Ram and Mohan as new 
partners. Can Ram and Mohan be admitted? Give reason in support of your answer.                                                                   
 
Answer: No, Ram and Mohan can’t be admitted as partners. 
 Reason--- As per the Companies Miscellaneous Rules, 2014 the Maximum number of partners in a 
partnership firm can be 50. 
 
(1) 
Q7. Explain with an imaginary example how issue of debenture as collateral security is shown in the 
balance sheet of a company when it is recorded in the books of accounts. 
 
A Ltd. obtained Loan of 1,00,000 from Indian Bank and issued 1200, 10% Debentures of `100 each 
as Collateral security. The company recorded the issue of debentures as collateral security by opening 
‘Debenture Suspense Account.’ Present the issue of debentures in the Balance Sheet of the company. 
 
Treatment: 
 
An extract of Balance sheet of A Ltd. 
as at ----------------------- 
 
Particulars Note No. 
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
Non-current liabilities  
Long Term Borrowings                               
 
 
1 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
Notes to Accounts: 
 
Note 
No 
Particulars 
` 
1 Long Term Borrowings 
Loan from Indian Bank 
 
1200, 10% Debentures of 100 each issued as Collateral Security 
1,20,000 
Less: Debenture Suspense Account                                       (1,20,000) 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
 
 
-------------- 
  1,00,000/- 
 
(3) 
Q8. Rekha, Sunita and Teena are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1.  Samiksha joins the 
firm.  Rekha surrenders 1/4
th
 of her share; Sunita surrenders 1/3
rd
 of her share and Teena 
surrenders1/5
th
 of her share in favour of Samiksha.  Find the new Profit sharing ratio. 
 
Rekha surrenders for Samiksha = 1/4 x 3/6 = 3/24 
Sunita surrenders for Samiksha = 1/3 x 2/6 = 2/18 
Teena surrenders for Samiksha = 1/5 x 1/6 = 1/30 
New share of Rekha = 3/6 – 3/24=9/24 
New share of Sunita = 2/6-2/18=4/18 
New share of Teena = 1/6-1/30=4/30 
 
Share of Samiksha = 3/24+2/18+1/30=97/360 
 
New Ratio :- 9/24:4/18:4/30:97/360 
                        135  : 80  :  48  :   97 
 
(3) 
Q9. King Ltd took over assets of 25,00,000 and liabilities of 6,00,000 of Queen Ltd. King Ltd paid the 
purchase consideration by issuing 10,000 equity shares of 100each at a premium of 10% and 
11,00,000 by a Bank Draft. 
 
Calculate Purchase consideration and pass necessary Journal entries in the books of King Ltd. 
 
Solution: 
(3) 
 
Calculation of Purchase Consideration:                            
Nominal Value of Shares issued = 10000 x 100 =     10,00,000 
Securities premium Reserve =                                     1,00,000 
Bank draft =                                                               11,00,000 
Purchase consideration =                                           22,00,000 
 
 
KING LTD. 
JOURNAL 
S.No. Particulars L.F Debit 
 
Credit 
` 
i. Sundry Assets A/c-----------------------------------Dr 
Goodwill A/c (b/f) --------------------------------- Dr 
              To Sundry Liabilities A/c 
              To Queen Ltd. 
(Being the purchase of assets and liabilities of 
Queen Ltd.) 
 25,00,000 
3,00,000 
 
 
6,00,000 
22,00,000 
ii. Queen Ltd. -----------------------------------------Dr 
             To Equity Share Capital A/c 
             To Securities Premium Reserve A/c 
             To Bank A/c 
(Being 10,000 Equity shares of ` 100 each issued at 
a premium of 10% and 11,00,000/- paid by Bank 
draft) 
 22,00,000  
10,00,000 
  1,00,000 
11,00,000 
 
Q10 ABC Ltd was a cloth manufacturing company located in Delhi.  Being a socially aware organization 
they wanted to set up a manufacturing plant in a backward area of Kashmir to provide employment to 
the local people.  On July 17, 2014 a flood had hit the entire state of Jammu & Kashmir causing 
massive destruction and loss.  The company wanted to help the people, so they decided to raise funds 
through issue of 50,000 Equity shares of  50 each to set up the plant in the rural area of Kashmir. 
Pass necessary Journal entries for the issue of shares and identify any two values that the company 
wanted to communicate to the society. 
 
ABC LTD. 
JOURNAL 
S.No. Particulars  L.F Debit  
 
Credit 
 
(i) Bank A/c -------------------------------------------- Dr. 
      To Equity Share Application & Allotment A/c  
(Being the amount of application money received 
on 50,000 shares @ Rs.50 per share.) 
 25,00,000  
25,00,000 
(ii) Equity Share Application & Allotment A/c ---- Dr. 
      To Equity Share Capital A/c  
(Being the amount transferred to Share Capital A/c) 
 25,00,000  
25,00,000 
 
Values which the Company wants to communicate to the Society: 
(i) Discharge of Social Responsibility. 
(ii) Generation of employment opportunities. 
(iii) Helping the needy people 
(iv) Sympathy for poor. 
 
(3) 
Q11 A,B,C and D were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:3:4.  D retired and his share was acquired 
by A and B equally.  Goodwill was valued at 3 years’ purchase of average profit of last 4 years, which 
was 40,000.  General Reserve showed a balance of  1,30,000 and D’s Capital in the Balance Sheet 
was 3,00,000 at the time of D’s retirement. 
You are required to record necessary Journal entries in the books of the firm and prepare D’s capital 
account on his retirement. 
 
 
(4) 
JOURNAL 
Date PARTICULARS L.F DEBIT 
 
CREDIT 
 
(i) A’s Capital A/c _________________________Dr. 
B’s Capital A/c _________________________ Dr. 
To D’s Capital A/c 
(Treatment of goodwill on retirement of D) 
 
 24,000 
24,000 
 
 
48,000 
(ii) General Reserve _________________________ Dr. 
     To A’s Capital A/c 
     To B’s Capital A/c 
     To C’s Capital A/c 
     To D’s Capital A/c 
(General Reserve distributed) 
 1,30,000  
13,000 
26,000 
39,000 
52,000 
 
 
  
 
 
Dr.                                                         D’s Capital Account                                                 Cr. 
PARTICULARS 
 
PARTICULARS 
 
To D’s Loan A/c  4,00,000 By Balance b/d 
By A’s Capital A/c 
By B’s Capital A/c 
By General Reserve 
3,00,000 
   24,000 
   24,000 
   52,000 
 4,00,000  4,00,000 
 
 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
ACCOUNTANCY (055) CLASS-XII 
2016-17 
Time allowed – Three hours             Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions: 
1) This question paper contains two parts A and B. 
2) Part A is compulsory for all. 
3) Part B has two options – Financial Statements Analysis and Computerized Accounting. 
4) Attempt only one option of Part B. 
5) All parts of a question should be attempted at one place. 
 
PART A: ACCOUNTING FOR PARTNERSHIP FIRMS AND COMPANIES 
 
Q1. A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2.  C retired and his capital 
balance after adjustments regarding reserves, accumulated profits/ losses and gain/loss on revaluation 
was `2,50,000. C was paid `3,00,000 in full settlement.  Afterwards D was admitted for 1/4
th
 share.  
Calculate the amount of goodwill premium brought by D. 
 
Sol: Goodwill share of C= `3,00,000-`2,50,000= `50,000 
Firm’s Goodwill = 50,000x10/2= `2,50,000 
D’s share in Goodwill= `2,50,000x1/4= `62,500 
(1) 
Q2. A and B were partners in a firm.  They admitted C as a new partner for 20% share in the profits.  After 
all adjustments regarding general reserve, goodwill, gain or loss on revaluation, the balances in capital 
accounts of A and B were `3,85,000 and `4,15,000 respectively.  C brought proportionate capital so as 
to give him 20% share in the profits.  Calculate the amount of capital to be brought by C. 
 
Sol: Combined capital of A and B = `3,85,000+`4,15,000= `8,00,000 
C’s share=1/5
th
 of total capital 
Remaining share= 1-1/5 =4/5 
4/5= `8,00,000 
C’s capital=  `8,00,000x5/4x1/5= `2,00,000 
 
(1) 
Q3. 
A and B are partners.  The net divisible profit as per Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c is `2,50,000.  
The total interest on partner’s drawing is `4,000.  A’s salary is `4,000 per quarter and B’s salary is 
`40,000 per annum.  Calculate the net profit/loss earned during this year. 
 
 
Sol. Net Profit during the year=Divisible profits + Salary to partners – Interest on Drawings  
                                                     = 2,50,000+16,000+40,000-4000= `3,02,000 
 
(1) 
Q4. 
ABC Ltd. purchased for cancellation its own 5,000, 9% Debentures of `100 each for `95 per debenture.  
Brokerage charges `15,000 were incurred.  Calculate the amount to be transferred to capital reserve. 
 
Amount paid for 5,000 Debentures=4,75,000+15,000= `4,90,000 
The nominal value of debentures to be redeemed/cancelled=  `5,00,000 
Amount of profit on redemption to be transferred to capital reserve= `5,00,000--`4,90,000= `10,000 
(1) 
Q5. When can shares held by a shareholder be forfeited? 
 
Answer: Shares held by a shareholder can be forfeited for the non-payment of call money due. 
 
(1) 
Q6. A partnership firm has 50 members. All the partners have agreed to admit Ram and Mohan as new 
partners. Can Ram and Mohan be admitted? Give reason in support of your answer.                                                                   
 
Answer: No, Ram and Mohan can’t be admitted as partners. 
 Reason--- As per the Companies Miscellaneous Rules, 2014 the Maximum number of partners in a 
partnership firm can be 50. 
 
(1) 
Q7. Explain with an imaginary example how issue of debenture as collateral security is shown in the 
balance sheet of a company when it is recorded in the books of accounts. 
 
A Ltd. obtained Loan of 1,00,000 from Indian Bank and issued 1200, 10% Debentures of `100 each 
as Collateral security. The company recorded the issue of debentures as collateral security by opening 
‘Debenture Suspense Account.’ Present the issue of debentures in the Balance Sheet of the company. 
 
Treatment: 
 
An extract of Balance sheet of A Ltd. 
as at ----------------------- 
 
Particulars Note No. 
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
Non-current liabilities  
Long Term Borrowings                               
 
 
1 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
Notes to Accounts: 
 
Note 
No 
Particulars 
` 
1 Long Term Borrowings 
Loan from Indian Bank 
 
1200, 10% Debentures of 100 each issued as Collateral Security 
1,20,000 
Less: Debenture Suspense Account                                       (1,20,000) 
 
 
1,00,000 
 
 
 
-------------- 
  1,00,000/- 
 
(3) 
Q8. Rekha, Sunita and Teena are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1.  Samiksha joins the 
firm.  Rekha surrenders 1/4
th
 of her share; Sunita surrenders 1/3
rd
 of her share and Teena 
surrenders1/5
th
 of her share in favour of Samiksha.  Find the new Profit sharing ratio. 
 
Rekha surrenders for Samiksha = 1/4 x 3/6 = 3/24 
Sunita surrenders for Samiksha = 1/3 x 2/6 = 2/18 
Teena surrenders for Samiksha = 1/5 x 1/6 = 1/30 
New share of Rekha = 3/6 – 3/24=9/24 
New share of Sunita = 2/6-2/18=4/18 
New share of Teena = 1/6-1/30=4/30 
 
Share of Samiksha = 3/24+2/18+1/30=97/360 
 
New Ratio :- 9/24:4/18:4/30:97/360 
                        135  : 80  :  48  :   97 
 
(3) 
Q9. King Ltd took over assets of 25,00,000 and liabilities of 6,00,000 of Queen Ltd. King Ltd paid the 
purchase consideration by issuing 10,000 equity shares of 100each at a premium of 10% and 
11,00,000 by a Bank Draft. 
 
Calculate Purchase consideration and pass necessary Journal entries in the books of King Ltd. 
 
Solution: 
(3) 
 
Calculation of Purchase Consideration:                            
Nominal Value of Shares issued = 10000 x 100 =     10,00,000 
Securities premium Reserve =                                     1,00,000 
Bank draft =                                                               11,00,000 
Purchase consideration =                                           22,00,000 
 
 
KING LTD. 
JOURNAL 
S.No. Particulars L.F Debit 
 
Credit 
` 
i. Sundry Assets A/c-----------------------------------Dr 
Goodwill A/c (b/f) --------------------------------- Dr 
              To Sundry Liabilities A/c 
              To Queen Ltd. 
(Being the purchase of assets and liabilities of 
Queen Ltd.) 
 25,00,000 
3,00,000 
 
 
6,00,000 
22,00,000 
ii. Queen Ltd. -----------------------------------------Dr 
             To Equity Share Capital A/c 
             To Securities Premium Reserve A/c 
             To Bank A/c 
(Being 10,000 Equity shares of ` 100 each issued at 
a premium of 10% and 11,00,000/- paid by Bank 
draft) 
 22,00,000  
10,00,000 
  1,00,000 
11,00,000 
 
Q10 ABC Ltd was a cloth manufacturing company located in Delhi.  Being a socially aware organization 
they wanted to set up a manufacturing plant in a backward area of Kashmir to provide employment to 
the local people.  On July 17, 2014 a flood had hit the entire state of Jammu & Kashmir causing 
massive destruction and loss.  The company wanted to help the people, so they decided to raise funds 
through issue of 50,000 Equity shares of  50 each to set up the plant in the rural area of Kashmir. 
Pass necessary Journal entries for the issue of shares and identify any two values that the company 
wanted to communicate to the society. 
 
ABC LTD. 
JOURNAL 
S.No. Particulars  L.F Debit  
 
Credit 
 
(i) Bank A/c -------------------------------------------- Dr. 
      To Equity Share Application & Allotment A/c  
(Being the amount of application money received 
on 50,000 shares @ Rs.50 per share.) 
 25,00,000  
25,00,000 
(ii) Equity Share Application & Allotment A/c ---- Dr. 
      To Equity Share Capital A/c  
(Being the amount transferred to Share Capital A/c) 
 25,00,000  
25,00,000 
 
Values which the Company wants to communicate to the Society: 
(i) Discharge of Social Responsibility. 
(ii) Generation of employment opportunities. 
(iii) Helping the needy people 
(iv) Sympathy for poor. 
 
(3) 
Q11 A,B,C and D were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:3:4.  D retired and his share was acquired 
by A and B equally.  Goodwill was valued at 3 years’ purchase of average profit of last 4 years, which 
was 40,000.  General Reserve showed a balance of  1,30,000 and D’s Capital in the Balance Sheet 
was 3,00,000 at the time of D’s retirement. 
You are required to record necessary Journal entries in the books of the firm and prepare D’s capital 
account on his retirement. 
 
 
(4) 
JOURNAL 
Date PARTICULARS L.F DEBIT 
 
CREDIT 
 
(i) A’s Capital A/c _________________________Dr. 
B’s Capital A/c _________________________ Dr. 
To D’s Capital A/c 
(Treatment of goodwill on retirement of D) 
 
 24,000 
24,000 
 
 
48,000 
(ii) General Reserve _________________________ Dr. 
     To A’s Capital A/c 
     To B’s Capital A/c 
     To C’s Capital A/c 
     To D’s Capital A/c 
(General Reserve distributed) 
 1,30,000  
13,000 
26,000 
39,000 
52,000 
 
 
  
 
 
Dr.                                                         D’s Capital Account                                                 Cr. 
PARTICULARS 
 
PARTICULARS 
 
To D’s Loan A/c  4,00,000 By Balance b/d 
By A’s Capital A/c 
By B’s Capital A/c 
By General Reserve 
3,00,000 
   24,000 
   24,000 
   52,000 
 4,00,000  4,00,000 
 
 
 
Q12 
 
Kavita, Meenakshi and Gauri are partners doing a paper business in Ludhiana.  After the accounts of 
partnership have been drawn up and closed, it was discovered that for the years ending 31
st
 March 
2013 and 2014, interest on capital has been allowed to partners @ 6% p.a. although there is no 
provision for interest on capital in the partnership deed.  Their fixed capitals were 2,00,000; 
1,60,000 and  1,20,000  respectively.  During the last two years they had shared the profits as under: 
Year                                                     Ratio 
                                   31 March 2013                                                 3:2:1 
                                   31 March 2014                                                 5:3:2 
 
You are required to give necessary adjusting entry on April 1, 2014. 
 
Table Showing Adjustment 
 
 Kavita Meenakshi Gauri Total 
 
Interest on Capital (2012-13)     Dr. 
Interest on Capital (2013-14)     Dr. 
12,000 
12,000 
9,600 
9,600 
    7,200 
    7,200 
28,800 
28,800 
 
Total Dr. 24,000            
19,200 
  14,400 57,600 
 
Profit to be credited (2012-13)   Cr. 
Profit to be credited (2013-14)   Cr. 
 
14,400 
14,400 
    9,600 
8,640 
4,800 
5,760 
28,800 
28,800 
Total Cr. 28,800 18,240 10,560 57,600 
Adjustment 4,800 
Cr. 
960 
Dr. 
3,840 
Dr. 
 
 
JOURNAL  
 
DATE PARTICULARS L.F DEBIT 
 
CREDIT 
 
2014 
APR 1 
Meenakshi’s Current A/c _______________Dr. 
Gauri’s Current A/c ___________________Dr. 
          To Kavita’s Current A/c  
(Adjustment for interest on capital for the year 
2012-13 and 2013-14) 
 960 
3,840 
 
 
4,800 
 
 
 
 
(4) 
Q13 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On 31
st
 March 2015 the Balance Sheet of Punit, Rahul and Seema was as follows  
                                               
Balance Sheet of Punit, Rahul and Seema 
                                                              as at March 31, 2015 
Liabilities 
 
Assets 
 
Capitals: 
Punit                      60,000 
Rahul                     50,000 
Seema                    30,000 
 
Reserves 
Creditors 
 
 
 
1,40,000 
 
20,000 
14,000 
 
Buildings  
Machinery 
Patents 
Stock 
Cash 
40,000 
60,000 
12,000 
20,000 
42,000 
 1,74,000  1,74,000 
 
They were sharing profit and loss in the ratio 5:3:2. 
Seema died on October 1, 2015.  It was agreed between her executors and the remaining partners that: 
(i) Goodwill be valued at 2 years’ purchase of the average profits of the previous five years, 
which were: 2010-11: 30,000; 2011-12: 26,000; 2012-13: 24,000; 2013-14: 30,000 
(6) 
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