5. A telephone bill of R1 800 relating to the month of December 2023 w...
Trading Account:
- Sales:
- Fees Income: R228,000
- Add: Amount received in December 2023 for services to be provided in January 2024: R6,000
- Total Sales: R234,000
- Cost of Goods Sold:
- Opening Inventory: R125,000
- Purchases:
- Inventory on hand (31 Dec 2023): R125,000
- Less: NRV: R100,000
- Cost of Inventory Sold: R25,000
- Total Cost of Goods Sold: R150,000
- Gross Profit:
- Total Sales: R234,000
- Less: Cost of Goods Sold: R150,000
- Gross Profit: R84,000
Profit and Loss Account:
- Gross Profit: R84,000
- Add: Other Income (if any)
- Less: Expenses (excluding cost of goods sold):
- Telephone Bill (December 2023): R1,800
- Net Profit:
- Gross Profit: R84,000
- Less: Expenses: R1,800
- Net Profit: R82,200
In conclusion, the Trading Account shows the sales, cost of goods sold, and gross profit for the year ended 31 December 2023. The Profit and Loss Account reflects the net profit after considering other income and expenses, including the telephone bill for December 2023. The company's profitability can be assessed based on the calculated net profit.