Page 1
13.50
ACCOUNTING
8. INCORPORATION OF BRANCH BALANCE IN
HEAD OFFICE BOOKS
The method that will be adopted for incorporating the trading result of the branch
with that of the head office would depend on whether it is desired to prepare
(a) Standalone P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch, or
(b) Consolidated statement of Branch & H.O.
Method I: Separate P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch
Amount of P&L is shown by Branch & is transfer to H.O. in Branch books & converse
entry is passed in H.O. Books as:
Branch A/c Dr.
To Profit & Loss A/c
In such a case, not only P&L but also separate Balance Sheet for Branch & H.O. is to
be prepared. The Branch Balance Sheet would show the amount advanced by H.O.
to it as "Capital." In H.O. Books such amount would be shown as "Advance to Branch"
Method II: Prepare a consolidated Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet
Individual balances of all the revenue accounts would be separately transferred to
the Head Office Account by debit or credit in the branch books and the converse
entries would be passed in the head office books. The effect thereof will be similar
to the amount of net profit or loss of the branch having been transferred since it
would be composed of the balances that have been transferred. In case it is also
desired that consolidated balance sheet of the branch and the head office should
be prepared, it will also be necessary to transfer the balance of assets and liabilities
of the branch to the head office. The adjusting entries that would be passed in this
respect in the books of branch are shown below:
(a) Head Office Account Dr.
To Asset (individual) Account
(b) (Individual) Liability Account Dr.
To Head Office Account
Converse entries are passed in the head office books.
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13.50
ACCOUNTING
8. INCORPORATION OF BRANCH BALANCE IN
HEAD OFFICE BOOKS
The method that will be adopted for incorporating the trading result of the branch
with that of the head office would depend on whether it is desired to prepare
(a) Standalone P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch, or
(b) Consolidated statement of Branch & H.O.
Method I: Separate P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch
Amount of P&L is shown by Branch & is transfer to H.O. in Branch books & converse
entry is passed in H.O. Books as:
Branch A/c Dr.
To Profit & Loss A/c
In such a case, not only P&L but also separate Balance Sheet for Branch & H.O. is to
be prepared. The Branch Balance Sheet would show the amount advanced by H.O.
to it as "Capital." In H.O. Books such amount would be shown as "Advance to Branch"
Method II: Prepare a consolidated Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet
Individual balances of all the revenue accounts would be separately transferred to
the Head Office Account by debit or credit in the branch books and the converse
entries would be passed in the head office books. The effect thereof will be similar
to the amount of net profit or loss of the branch having been transferred since it
would be composed of the balances that have been transferred. In case it is also
desired that consolidated balance sheet of the branch and the head office should
be prepared, it will also be necessary to transfer the balance of assets and liabilities
of the branch to the head office. The adjusting entries that would be passed in this
respect in the books of branch are shown below:
(a) Head Office Account Dr.
To Asset (individual) Account
(b) (Individual) Liability Account Dr.
To Head Office Account
Converse entries are passed in the head office books.
13.51
ACCOUNTING FOR BRANCHES INCLUDING FOREIGN BRANCHES
It is obvious that after afore-mentioned entries have been passed, the Branch
Account in the Head Office books and Head Office Account in the branch books will
be closed and it will be necessary to restart them at the beginning of the next year.
In consequence, at the beginning of the following year, the under-mentioned entry
is recorded by the branch:
Asset Account (In Detail) Dr.
To Liability Accounts (In Detail)
To H.O. Account (The difference between assets and liabilities)
Illustration 10
KP manufactures a range of goods which it sells to wholesale customers only from its
head office. In addition, the H.O. transfers goods to a newly opened branch at factory
cost plus 15%. The branch then sells these goods to the general public on only cash
basis.
The selling price to wholesale customers is designed to give a factory profit which
amounts to 30% of the sales value. The selling price to the general public is designed
to give a gross margin (i.e., selling price less cost of goods from H.O.) of 30% of the
sales value.
KP operates from rented premises and leases all other types of fixed assets. The rent
and hire charges for these are included in the overhead costs shown in the trial
balances.
From the information given below, you are required to prepare for the year ended
31st Dec., 20X1 in columnar form.
(a) A Profit & Loss account for (i) H.O. (ii) the branch (iii) the entire business.
(b) Balance Sheet as on 31st Dec., 20X1 for the entire business.
H.O. Branch
` ` ` `
Raw materials purchased 35,000
Direct wages 1,08,500
Factory overheads 39,000
Stock on 1-1-20X1
Raw materials 1,800
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13.50
ACCOUNTING
8. INCORPORATION OF BRANCH BALANCE IN
HEAD OFFICE BOOKS
The method that will be adopted for incorporating the trading result of the branch
with that of the head office would depend on whether it is desired to prepare
(a) Standalone P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch, or
(b) Consolidated statement of Branch & H.O.
Method I: Separate P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch
Amount of P&L is shown by Branch & is transfer to H.O. in Branch books & converse
entry is passed in H.O. Books as:
Branch A/c Dr.
To Profit & Loss A/c
In such a case, not only P&L but also separate Balance Sheet for Branch & H.O. is to
be prepared. The Branch Balance Sheet would show the amount advanced by H.O.
to it as "Capital." In H.O. Books such amount would be shown as "Advance to Branch"
Method II: Prepare a consolidated Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet
Individual balances of all the revenue accounts would be separately transferred to
the Head Office Account by debit or credit in the branch books and the converse
entries would be passed in the head office books. The effect thereof will be similar
to the amount of net profit or loss of the branch having been transferred since it
would be composed of the balances that have been transferred. In case it is also
desired that consolidated balance sheet of the branch and the head office should
be prepared, it will also be necessary to transfer the balance of assets and liabilities
of the branch to the head office. The adjusting entries that would be passed in this
respect in the books of branch are shown below:
(a) Head Office Account Dr.
To Asset (individual) Account
(b) (Individual) Liability Account Dr.
To Head Office Account
Converse entries are passed in the head office books.
13.51
ACCOUNTING FOR BRANCHES INCLUDING FOREIGN BRANCHES
It is obvious that after afore-mentioned entries have been passed, the Branch
Account in the Head Office books and Head Office Account in the branch books will
be closed and it will be necessary to restart them at the beginning of the next year.
In consequence, at the beginning of the following year, the under-mentioned entry
is recorded by the branch:
Asset Account (In Detail) Dr.
To Liability Accounts (In Detail)
To H.O. Account (The difference between assets and liabilities)
Illustration 10
KP manufactures a range of goods which it sells to wholesale customers only from its
head office. In addition, the H.O. transfers goods to a newly opened branch at factory
cost plus 15%. The branch then sells these goods to the general public on only cash
basis.
The selling price to wholesale customers is designed to give a factory profit which
amounts to 30% of the sales value. The selling price to the general public is designed
to give a gross margin (i.e., selling price less cost of goods from H.O.) of 30% of the
sales value.
KP operates from rented premises and leases all other types of fixed assets. The rent
and hire charges for these are included in the overhead costs shown in the trial
balances.
From the information given below, you are required to prepare for the year ended
31st Dec., 20X1 in columnar form.
(a) A Profit & Loss account for (i) H.O. (ii) the branch (iii) the entire business.
(b) Balance Sheet as on 31st Dec., 20X1 for the entire business.
H.O. Branch
` ` ` `
Raw materials purchased 35,000
Direct wages 1,08,500
Factory overheads 39,000
Stock on 1-1-20X1
Raw materials 1,800
13.52
ACCOUNTING
Note:
(1) On 28th Dec., 20X1 the branch remitted ` 1,500 to the H.O. and this has not
yet been recorded in the H.O. books. Also, on the same date, the H.O. dispatched
goods to the branch invoiced at ` 1,500 and these too have not yet been entered
into the branch books. It is the company’s policy to adjust items in transit in
the books of the recipient.
(2) The stock of raw materials held at the H.O. on 31st Dec., 20X1 was valued at
` 2,300.
(3) You are advised that:
• there were no stock losses incurred at the H.O. or at the branch.
• it is KP’s practice to value finished goods stock at the H.O. at factory cost.
• there were no opening or closing stock of work-in-progress.
(4) Branch employees are entitled to a bonus of ` 156 under a bilateral agreement.
Finished goods 13,000 9,200
Debtors 37,000
Cash 22,000 1,000
Administrative Salaries 13,900 4,000
Salesmen Salaries 22,500 6,200
Other administrative &
selling overheads 12,500 2,300
Inter-unit accounts 5,000 2,000
Capital 50,000
Sundry Creditors 13,000
Provision for unrealized profit
in stock
1,200
Sales 2,00,000 65,200
Goods sent to Branch 46,000
Goods received from H.O. 44,500
3,10,200 3,10,200 67,200 67,200
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13.50
ACCOUNTING
8. INCORPORATION OF BRANCH BALANCE IN
HEAD OFFICE BOOKS
The method that will be adopted for incorporating the trading result of the branch
with that of the head office would depend on whether it is desired to prepare
(a) Standalone P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch, or
(b) Consolidated statement of Branch & H.O.
Method I: Separate P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch
Amount of P&L is shown by Branch & is transfer to H.O. in Branch books & converse
entry is passed in H.O. Books as:
Branch A/c Dr.
To Profit & Loss A/c
In such a case, not only P&L but also separate Balance Sheet for Branch & H.O. is to
be prepared. The Branch Balance Sheet would show the amount advanced by H.O.
to it as "Capital." In H.O. Books such amount would be shown as "Advance to Branch"
Method II: Prepare a consolidated Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet
Individual balances of all the revenue accounts would be separately transferred to
the Head Office Account by debit or credit in the branch books and the converse
entries would be passed in the head office books. The effect thereof will be similar
to the amount of net profit or loss of the branch having been transferred since it
would be composed of the balances that have been transferred. In case it is also
desired that consolidated balance sheet of the branch and the head office should
be prepared, it will also be necessary to transfer the balance of assets and liabilities
of the branch to the head office. The adjusting entries that would be passed in this
respect in the books of branch are shown below:
(a) Head Office Account Dr.
To Asset (individual) Account
(b) (Individual) Liability Account Dr.
To Head Office Account
Converse entries are passed in the head office books.
13.51
ACCOUNTING FOR BRANCHES INCLUDING FOREIGN BRANCHES
It is obvious that after afore-mentioned entries have been passed, the Branch
Account in the Head Office books and Head Office Account in the branch books will
be closed and it will be necessary to restart them at the beginning of the next year.
In consequence, at the beginning of the following year, the under-mentioned entry
is recorded by the branch:
Asset Account (In Detail) Dr.
To Liability Accounts (In Detail)
To H.O. Account (The difference between assets and liabilities)
Illustration 10
KP manufactures a range of goods which it sells to wholesale customers only from its
head office. In addition, the H.O. transfers goods to a newly opened branch at factory
cost plus 15%. The branch then sells these goods to the general public on only cash
basis.
The selling price to wholesale customers is designed to give a factory profit which
amounts to 30% of the sales value. The selling price to the general public is designed
to give a gross margin (i.e., selling price less cost of goods from H.O.) of 30% of the
sales value.
KP operates from rented premises and leases all other types of fixed assets. The rent
and hire charges for these are included in the overhead costs shown in the trial
balances.
From the information given below, you are required to prepare for the year ended
31st Dec., 20X1 in columnar form.
(a) A Profit & Loss account for (i) H.O. (ii) the branch (iii) the entire business.
(b) Balance Sheet as on 31st Dec., 20X1 for the entire business.
H.O. Branch
` ` ` `
Raw materials purchased 35,000
Direct wages 1,08,500
Factory overheads 39,000
Stock on 1-1-20X1
Raw materials 1,800
13.52
ACCOUNTING
Note:
(1) On 28th Dec., 20X1 the branch remitted ` 1,500 to the H.O. and this has not
yet been recorded in the H.O. books. Also, on the same date, the H.O. dispatched
goods to the branch invoiced at ` 1,500 and these too have not yet been entered
into the branch books. It is the company’s policy to adjust items in transit in
the books of the recipient.
(2) The stock of raw materials held at the H.O. on 31st Dec., 20X1 was valued at
` 2,300.
(3) You are advised that:
• there were no stock losses incurred at the H.O. or at the branch.
• it is KP’s practice to value finished goods stock at the H.O. at factory cost.
• there were no opening or closing stock of work-in-progress.
(4) Branch employees are entitled to a bonus of ` 156 under a bilateral agreement.
Finished goods 13,000 9,200
Debtors 37,000
Cash 22,000 1,000
Administrative Salaries 13,900 4,000
Salesmen Salaries 22,500 6,200
Other administrative &
selling overheads 12,500 2,300
Inter-unit accounts 5,000 2,000
Capital 50,000
Sundry Creditors 13,000
Provision for unrealized profit
in stock
1,200
Sales 2,00,000 65,200
Goods sent to Branch 46,000
Goods received from H.O. 44,500
3,10,200 3,10,200 67,200 67,200
13.53
ACCOUNTING FOR BRANCHES INCLUDING FOREIGN BRANCHES
Solution
In the books of KP
Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st Dec., 20X1
H.O. Branch Total H.O. Branch Total
` ` ` ` ` `
To Opening stock of
finished goods
To Material consumed
(W.N.1)
13,000
34,500
9,200
-
22,200
34,500
By Sales 2,00,000 65,200 2,65,200
To Wages 1,08,500 - 1,08,500 By Goods Sent
to Branch
46,000 - -
To Factory Overheads 39,000 - 39,000
To Goods from H.O. 46,000 By Closing
stock including
transit (W.N.2)
15,000 9,560 24,560
(Bal Fig)
To Gross Profit c/d
(W.N.3)
66,000
(Bal Fig)
19,560 85,560
2,61,000 74,760 2,89,760 2,61,000 74,760 2,89,760
To Admn. Salaries 13,900 4,000 17,900 By Gross Profit
b/d
66,000 19,560 85,560
To Salesmen Salaries 22,500 6,200 28,700
To Other Admn. &
selling Overheads
12,500 2,300 14,800
To Stock Reserve
(W.N.4)
47 - 47
To Bonus to Staff - 156 156
To Net Profit 17,053 6,904 23,957
66,000 19,560 85,560 66,000 19,560 85,560
Balance Sheet as on 31st Dec., 20X1
H.O. Branch Total H.O. Branch Total
` ` ` `
` ` `
Capital 50,000 - 50,000 Fixed Assets - - -
Profit: H.O. 17,053 Current Assets:
Branch 6,904 23,957 23,957 Raw material 2,300 2,300
Trade
Creditors
13,000 13,000 Finished Goods 15,000 9,560 23,313*
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13.50
ACCOUNTING
8. INCORPORATION OF BRANCH BALANCE IN
HEAD OFFICE BOOKS
The method that will be adopted for incorporating the trading result of the branch
with that of the head office would depend on whether it is desired to prepare
(a) Standalone P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch, or
(b) Consolidated statement of Branch & H.O.
Method I: Separate P&L & Balance Sheet for each Branch
Amount of P&L is shown by Branch & is transfer to H.O. in Branch books & converse
entry is passed in H.O. Books as:
Branch A/c Dr.
To Profit & Loss A/c
In such a case, not only P&L but also separate Balance Sheet for Branch & H.O. is to
be prepared. The Branch Balance Sheet would show the amount advanced by H.O.
to it as "Capital." In H.O. Books such amount would be shown as "Advance to Branch"
Method II: Prepare a consolidated Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet
Individual balances of all the revenue accounts would be separately transferred to
the Head Office Account by debit or credit in the branch books and the converse
entries would be passed in the head office books. The effect thereof will be similar
to the amount of net profit or loss of the branch having been transferred since it
would be composed of the balances that have been transferred. In case it is also
desired that consolidated balance sheet of the branch and the head office should
be prepared, it will also be necessary to transfer the balance of assets and liabilities
of the branch to the head office. The adjusting entries that would be passed in this
respect in the books of branch are shown below:
(a) Head Office Account Dr.
To Asset (individual) Account
(b) (Individual) Liability Account Dr.
To Head Office Account
Converse entries are passed in the head office books.
13.51
ACCOUNTING FOR BRANCHES INCLUDING FOREIGN BRANCHES
It is obvious that after afore-mentioned entries have been passed, the Branch
Account in the Head Office books and Head Office Account in the branch books will
be closed and it will be necessary to restart them at the beginning of the next year.
In consequence, at the beginning of the following year, the under-mentioned entry
is recorded by the branch:
Asset Account (In Detail) Dr.
To Liability Accounts (In Detail)
To H.O. Account (The difference between assets and liabilities)
Illustration 10
KP manufactures a range of goods which it sells to wholesale customers only from its
head office. In addition, the H.O. transfers goods to a newly opened branch at factory
cost plus 15%. The branch then sells these goods to the general public on only cash
basis.
The selling price to wholesale customers is designed to give a factory profit which
amounts to 30% of the sales value. The selling price to the general public is designed
to give a gross margin (i.e., selling price less cost of goods from H.O.) of 30% of the
sales value.
KP operates from rented premises and leases all other types of fixed assets. The rent
and hire charges for these are included in the overhead costs shown in the trial
balances.
From the information given below, you are required to prepare for the year ended
31st Dec., 20X1 in columnar form.
(a) A Profit & Loss account for (i) H.O. (ii) the branch (iii) the entire business.
(b) Balance Sheet as on 31st Dec., 20X1 for the entire business.
H.O. Branch
` ` ` `
Raw materials purchased 35,000
Direct wages 1,08,500
Factory overheads 39,000
Stock on 1-1-20X1
Raw materials 1,800
13.52
ACCOUNTING
Note:
(1) On 28th Dec., 20X1 the branch remitted ` 1,500 to the H.O. and this has not
yet been recorded in the H.O. books. Also, on the same date, the H.O. dispatched
goods to the branch invoiced at ` 1,500 and these too have not yet been entered
into the branch books. It is the company’s policy to adjust items in transit in
the books of the recipient.
(2) The stock of raw materials held at the H.O. on 31st Dec., 20X1 was valued at
` 2,300.
(3) You are advised that:
• there were no stock losses incurred at the H.O. or at the branch.
• it is KP’s practice to value finished goods stock at the H.O. at factory cost.
• there were no opening or closing stock of work-in-progress.
(4) Branch employees are entitled to a bonus of ` 156 under a bilateral agreement.
Finished goods 13,000 9,200
Debtors 37,000
Cash 22,000 1,000
Administrative Salaries 13,900 4,000
Salesmen Salaries 22,500 6,200
Other administrative &
selling overheads 12,500 2,300
Inter-unit accounts 5,000 2,000
Capital 50,000
Sundry Creditors 13,000
Provision for unrealized profit
in stock
1,200
Sales 2,00,000 65,200
Goods sent to Branch 46,000
Goods received from H.O. 44,500
3,10,200 3,10,200 67,200 67,200
13.53
ACCOUNTING FOR BRANCHES INCLUDING FOREIGN BRANCHES
Solution
In the books of KP
Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st Dec., 20X1
H.O. Branch Total H.O. Branch Total
` ` ` ` ` `
To Opening stock of
finished goods
To Material consumed
(W.N.1)
13,000
34,500
9,200
-
22,200
34,500
By Sales 2,00,000 65,200 2,65,200
To Wages 1,08,500 - 1,08,500 By Goods Sent
to Branch
46,000 - -
To Factory Overheads 39,000 - 39,000
To Goods from H.O. 46,000 By Closing
stock including
transit (W.N.2)
15,000 9,560 24,560
(Bal Fig)
To Gross Profit c/d
(W.N.3)
66,000
(Bal Fig)
19,560 85,560
2,61,000 74,760 2,89,760 2,61,000 74,760 2,89,760
To Admn. Salaries 13,900 4,000 17,900 By Gross Profit
b/d
66,000 19,560 85,560
To Salesmen Salaries 22,500 6,200 28,700
To Other Admn. &
selling Overheads
12,500 2,300 14,800
To Stock Reserve
(W.N.4)
47 - 47
To Bonus to Staff - 156 156
To Net Profit 17,053 6,904 23,957
66,000 19,560 85,560 66,000 19,560 85,560
Balance Sheet as on 31st Dec., 20X1
H.O. Branch Total H.O. Branch Total
` ` ` `
` ` `
Capital 50,000 - 50,000 Fixed Assets - - -
Profit: H.O. 17,053 Current Assets:
Branch 6,904 23,957 23,957 Raw material 2,300 2,300
Trade
Creditors
13,000 13,000 Finished Goods 15,000 9,560 23,313*
13.54
ACCOUNTING
Bonus Payable 156 156 (Less Stock Res.)
H.O. Account* 10,404 Debtors 37,000 - 37,000
Stock Reserve
(W.N.4)
1,247
Cash (including
transit item)
23,500 1,000 24,500
Branch A/c 10,404**
88,204 10,560 87,113 88,204 10,560 87,113
*9,560 × 100/115 i.e., (8,313 + 15,000) = ` 23,313 or (15,000 + 9,560) – 1,247 (Stock reserve)
** (5,000 + 6,904) – 1500 = ` 10,404.
Working Notes:
(1) Material consumed
Opening raw material + Raw Material Purchased – Closing raw material
= 1,800 + 35,000 - 2,300 = 34,500
(2) Closing stock at head office
(a) Calculation of total factor cost = Material consumed + Wages + Factory
overhead
= 34,500 + 1,08,500 + 39,000 = 1,82,000
(b) Cost (factory cost) of goods sold = Sales – Gross profit
= 2,00,000 – 2,00,000 x 30% = 1,40,000
(c) Stock transferred to branch = 46,000 x 100/115 = 40,000
(d) Closing stock = 13,000 (Opening Stock) + 1,82,000 – 1,40,000 – 40,000
= 15,000
(3) Gross profit of Branch = Sales x Gross profit ratio
= 65,200 x 30% = 19,560
(4) Closing stock reserve = 9,560 x 15/115 = 1,247
Charge to profit and loss = 1,247 – 1,200 (existing) = 47
Illustration 11
AFFIX of Kolkata has a branch at Delhi to which the goods are supplied from
Kolkata but the cost thereof is not recorded in the Head Office books.
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