Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Cash Flow Statement

Question:

A company made a profit of ₹1,00,000 after charging a Depreciation of ₹20,000 and a transfer to a General Reserve of ₹30,000. The goodwill written off of ₹7,000 and the gain on the sale of Machinery was ₹3,000.
The other information available (changes in the value of Current Assets and Current Liabilities) is as follows:
* At the end of the year Trade Receivables showed an increase of 6,000
* Trade Payables shows an increase of ₹10,000
* Prepaid Expenses show an increase of ₹200
* Outstanding Expenses show a Decrease of ₹2,000

Calculate the net profit before tax.

Options:

₹130000

₹100000

₹70000

₹157000

Correct Answer:

₹130000

Explanation:

Profit made during the year = 100000
Add: transfer to reserve      = 30000
Net profit before tax            = 130000