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Larry Limited has 4,000,000 ordinary shares of 50k each and 150,000 5% prefrence shares of...

Accounts - Principles of Accounts
JAMB 2023

Larry Limited has 4,000,000 ordinary shares of 50k each and 150,000 5% prefrence shares of ₦1 each fully paid.
 

 

Net profit for the year

90,000

Interim dividends paid:

 

Ordinary shares

25,000

Profit and loss appropriation b/f

10,000

Goodwill written off

1,000

At the end of the period, what is the balance of the profit and loss appropriation account?

  • A. ₦66,5000
  • B. ₦90,000
  • C. ₦100,000
  • D. ₦74,000
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Balance c/d = net profit + profit and loss - ( goodwill + ordinary share + preference share)
= (90,000 + 10,000) - ( 1000 + 25000 + 7500)
= 100,000 - 33500
= ₦66500


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