Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Cash Flow Statement

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the 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

How much amount is added to net profit to calculate the net profit before tax?

Options:

₹10,000

₹20,000

₹30,000

₹40,000

Correct Answer:

₹30,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- ₹30,000.

Transfer reserve of 30,000 to net profit during the year makes the calculation of net profit before tax.