Alpine Traders purchased a machine on April 1 ,2009 at a cost of Rs. 8,000 and spent Rs. 2,000 on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation @10% p.a. by written down value method. The scrap value of the Plant at the end of its economic life of 4 years is expected to be Rs. 6,561. Show the machine account for 4 years in the books of Alpine Traders. The books are closed on 31 March every year
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Question 1:
On 1st April, 2007, a limited company purchased a Machine for ₹ 1,90,000 and spent ₹ 10,000 on its installation. At the date of purchase, it was estimated that the scrap value of the machine would be ₹ 50,000 at the end of sixth year.
Give Machine Account and Depreciation A/c in the books of the Company for 4 years after providing depreciation by Fixed Installment Method. The books are closed on 31st March every year.
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Machinery Account
Dr.
Cr.
Date Particulars Amount (Rs) Date Particulars Amount (Rs)
2007 2008
Apr. 01 Bank A/c (1,90,000 + 10,000) 2,00,000 Mar. 31 Depreciation A/c 25,000
Mar. 31 Balance c/d 1,75,000
2,00,000 2,00,000
2008 2009
Apr. 01 Balance b/d 1,75,000 Mar. 31 Depreciation A/c 25,000
Mar. 31 Balance c/d 1,50,000
1,75,000 1,75,000
2009 2010
Apr. 01 Balance b/d 1,50,000 Mar. 31 Depreciation A/c 25,000
Mar. 31 Balance c/d 1,25,000
1,50,000 1,50,000
2010 2011
Apr. 01 Balance b/d 1,25,000 Mar. 31 Depreciation A/c 25,000
Mar. 31 Balance c/d 1,00,000
1,25,000 1,25,000