Managerial Accounting
Questions compiled by: Prof. CA Priya Satish Goud
Topic: Journal
Question-Solving Plan
Particulars No. of Questions
Questions to be solved in the classroom (CQ) -Mandatory 7
Homework question (HQ) - Mandatory 5
Questions for extra practice of the students (EQ) - Optional 8
Total 20
Example 1: CQ
Mr. A started his garment business and made the following transactions:
1. Started business with cash ₹5,00,000.
2. Purchased furniture ₹1,20,000.
3. Paid salary ₹1,10,000.
4. Paid Rent ₹1,15,000.
5. Received Interest ₹2,00,000.
6. Purchases made ₹1,00,000.
7. Sales ₹3,00,000.
8. Paid for insurance ₹ 15,000.
9. Purchased stationery ₹10,000.
Example 2: CQ
Prepare the necessary journal entries for each transaction after clearly identifying the accounts
affected, whether there is a debit or credit, and the amount. :
1) On July 1, 2024, the company purchased raw materials worth ₹10,000 on credit from
Supplier A.
2) On July 5, 2024, the company paid ₹3,000 in cash for utility bills for the month of June.
3) On July 10, 2024, the company sold finished goods to a customer for ₹15,000 on credit.
The cost of goods sold for this transaction was ₹8,000.
4) On July 15, 2024, the company received ₹5,000 cash from the customer for the sale
made on July 10.
5) On July 20, 2024, the company paid ₹6,000 in cash for salaries and wages for the month.
6) On July 27, 2024, the company received ₹7,500 from bank as a loan.
Example 3: CQ
Assume you are the accountant for a retail company operating in India. Below are 10
transactions that occurred during the month of July 2024. Prepare journal entries for each
transaction:
1) July 1, 2024: Purchased inventory worth ₹50,000 on credit from Supplier A.
2) July 3, 2024: Sold goods to Customer B for ₹30,000 cash. The cost of goods sold was
₹20,000.
3) July 5, 2024: Paid ₹15,000 in cash for rent for the month.
4) July 7, 2024: Received ₹25,000 in cash from Customer C for services provided.
5) July 10, 2024: Purchased office supplies worth ₹10,000 on credit from Supplier D.
6) July 12, 2024: Paid ₹5,000 in cash for repair and maintenance expenses.
7) July 15, 2024: Sold goods to Customer E on credit for ₹40,000. The cost of goods sold was
₹25,000.
8) July 18, 2024: Paid ₹12,000 in cash for salaries and wages for the month.
9) July 20, 2024: Received ₹30,000 in cash from Customer B as partial payment for the sale
made on July 3.
10) July 25, 2024: Settled the account with Supplier A by paying ₹45,000 in cash.
Example 4: CQ
You are the accountant for a consulting firm in India. Below are 10 transactions that occurred
during the month of August 2024. Prepare journal entries for each transaction:
1) August 1, 2024: Received ₹50,000 cash from a client for services to be rendered over
the next two months.
2) August 3, 2024: Purchased office equipment for ₹80,000 on credit from Supplier A.
3) August 5, 2024: Paid ₹15,000 in cash for monthly rent.
4) August 7, 2024: Billed a client ₹60,000 for consulting services provided. The amount
is to be received in two months.
5) August 10, 2024: Received ₹30,000 cash from another client as an advance for
upcoming consulting services.
6) August 12, 2024: Purchased stationery and office supplies worth ₹5,000 on credit from
Supplier B.
7) August 15, 2024: Paid ₹25,000 in cash for salaries and wages for the month.
8) August 18, 2024: Provided consulting services to a client and invoiced ₹40,000.
Payment is expected within 15 days.
9) August 20, 2024: Settled the debt with Supplier A by paying ₹50,000 in cash.
10) August 25, 2024: Received ₹20,000 in cash from a client as a partial payment for
services billed on August 7.
Example 5: HQ
You are the accountant for a small retail store in India. Below are seven transactions that
occurred during the month of September 2024. Prepare journal entries for each transaction:
1) September 1, 2024: Purchased inventory worth ₹20,000 on credit from Supplier A.
2) September 5, 2024: Sold goods to Customer B for ₹15,000 cash. The cost of goods sold
was ₹10,000.
3) September 7, 2024: Paid ₹5,000 in cash for rent for the month.
4) September 10, 2024: Received ₹8,000 in cash from Customer C for services provided.
5) September 15, 2024: Purchased office supplies worth ₹3,000 on credit from Supplier
D.
6) September 20, 2024: Paid ₹2,000 in cash for repair and maintenance expenses.
7) September 25, 2024: Sold goods to Customer E on credit for ₹25,000. The cost of goods
sold was ₹18,000.
Example 6: HQ
You are the accountant for a consulting firm in India. Below are seven transactions that
occurred during the month of October 2024. Prepare journal entries for each transaction:
1) October 1, 2024: Received ₹30,000 cash from a client for services to be rendered over
the next month.
2) October 3, 2024: Purchased office equipment for ₹50,000 on credit from Supplier A.
3) October 5, 2024: Paid ₹10,000 in cash for monthly rent.
4) October 7, 2024: Billed a client ₹40,000 for consulting services provided. The amount
is to be received in two months.
5) October 10, 2024: Received ₹20,000 cash from another client as an advance for
upcoming consulting services.
6) October 15, 2024: Purchased stationery and office supplies worth ₹4,000 on credit from
Supplier B.
7) October 20, 2024: Paid ₹15,000 in cash for salaries and wages for the month.
Example 7: HQ
Imagine you are tasked with recording transactions for a newly established business, "Sunrise
Traders," for the month of June 2024. The following transactions occurred during the month:
1) June 1: Started the business with ₹50,000 cash and ₹150,000 in bank account.
2) June 5: Purchased goods on credit from Sky Enterprises for ₹30,000.
3) June 10: Sold goods for cash amounting to ₹25,000.
4) June 15: Paid rent for the shop premises, ₹10,000.
5) June 20: Received ₹28,000 from debtors on account.
6) June 25: Paid Sky Enterprises ₹25,000 against the outstanding amount.
7) June 28: Withdrew ₹15,000 for personal use from the bank.
8) June 30: Depreciation on office furniture is ₹2,000.
Prepare journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Sunrise Traders for the month
of June 2024.
Example 8: CQ
You have been given the following data with respect to Colourful Ltd. You are required to
establish accounting equation for the given transactions:
1) Started business with cash ₹500000.
2) Borrowed ₹450000.
3) Withdrew cash from business ₹300000.
4) Loan repaid ₹200000.
5) Bought furniture for ₹150000.
6) Purchased inventory for ₹500000 in credit.
7) Sold inventory of ₹250000 in cash.
Example 9: CQ
An individual, Ramesh, started a new business called "Ramesh Enterprises" on January 1,
2024. He performs the following transactions during the first month:
January 1, 2024: Ramesh invests ₹500,000 in cash into the business.
January 3, 2024: The business purchases office equipment worth ₹150,000 in cash.
January 5, 2024: The business takes a bank loan of ₹200,000.
January 10, 2024: Ramesh pays ₹30,000 in cash for office rent.
January 15, 2024: The business sells goods for ₹100,000 on credit.
January 20, 2024: The business receives ₹60,000 in cash from the customers for the sales made
on January 15.
January 25, 2024: The business pays ₹15,000 in cash for utilities.
Required:
1) Prepare the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity) after each
transaction.
2) Determine the final balances for Assets, Liabilities, and Owner’s Equity at the end of January
2024.
Example 10: CQ
On February 1, 2024, Anjali started a business called "Anjali Trading Co." with the following
transactions in the first month:
February 1, 2024: Anjali invests ₹300,000 in cash and ₹100,000 worth of inventory into the
business.
February 5, 2024: The business purchases additional inventory worth ₹50,000 on credit.
February 8, 2024: The business sells goods worth ₹80,000, with ₹40,000 received in cash and
the remainder on credit.
February 12, 2024: The business pays ₹20,000 in cash for a utility bill.
February 15, 2024: Anjali withdraws ₹10,000 in cash from the business for personal use.
February 20, 2024: The business pays ₹30,000 in cash to settle part of the accounts payable
from the February 5 purchase.
Required:
Prepare the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity) after each transaction.
Determine the final balances for Assets, Liabilities, and Owner’s Equity at the end of February
2024.
Example 11: HQ
On March 1, 2024, Raj started a new business named "Raj's Essentials." He records the
following transactions during the month:
March 1, 2024: Raj invests ₹100,000 in cash into the business.
March 3, 2024: The business buys office supplies worth ₹20,000 in cash.
March 7, 2024: The business sells products for ₹30,000 in cash.
March 10, 2024: The business pays ₹5,000 in cash for utility bills.
March 15, 2024: The business receives ₹10,000 in cash from customers for a sale made on
credit.
Required:
1) Prepare the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity) after each
transaction.
2) Determine the final balances for Assets, Liabilities, and Owner’s Equity at the end of March
2024.
Example 12: HQ
On April 1, 2024, Meena started a business named "Meena's Crafts." She records the following
transactions during the month:
April 1, 2024: Meena invests ₹50,000 in cash into the business.
April 3, 2024: The business purchases craft supplies worth ₹15,000 in cash.
April 7, 2024: The business sells craft items for ₹25,000 in cash.
April 10, 2024: The business pays ₹5,000 in cash for rent.
April 15, 2024: The business receives ₹10,000 in cash from customers for a sale made on credit.
Required:
Prepare the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity) after each transaction.
Determine the final balances for Assets, Liabilities, and Owner’s Equity at the end of April
2024.
Example 13: EQ
Company ABC started its business with the following transactions in January 2024:
1) Invested ₹50,000 in cash.
2) Purchased office equipment for ₹15,000 in cash.
3) Purchased inventory on credit worth ₹10,000.
4) Paid ₹2,000 for utilities.
5) Sold inventory worth ₹12,000 for cash.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
Example 14: EQ
Company XYZ had the following transactions in February 2024:
1) Received ₹20,000 from a customer for services to be provided.
2) Paid ₹5,000 for rent.
3) Purchased supplies worth ₹3,000 on credit.
4) Provided services worth ₹12,000 on credit.
5) Paid ₹1,000 for office expenses.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
Example 15: (EQ)
MNO Traders had these transactions in March 2024:
1) Invested ₹30,000 in cash.
2) Purchased inventory worth ₹20,000, paying ₹5,000 in cash and the rest on credit.
3) Sold goods worth ₹25,000, receiving ₹15,000 in cash and the rest on credit.
4) Paid ₹2,000 for advertising.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
Example 16: EQ
PQR Enterprises experienced the following transactions in April 2024:
1) Invested ₹40,000 in cash.
2) Bought office furniture for ₹10,000 in cash.
3) Received ₹8,000 from a debtor.
4) Paid ₹3,000 for electricity.
5) Took a loan of ₹12,000 from a bank.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
Example 17: (EQ)
RST Limited had these transactions in May 2024:
1) Invested ₹60,000 in cash.
2) Purchased raw materials worth ₹20,000 on credit.
3) Paid ₹7,000 for salaries.
4) Sold goods worth ₹18,000, receiving ₹10,000 in cash and the rest on credit.
5) Paid ₹2,500 for repairs.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
Example 18: (EQ)
LMN Co. experienced the following transactions in June 2024:
1) Invested ₹25,000 in cash.
2) Purchased machinery for ₹15,000 in cash.
3) Paid ₹4,000 for rent.
4) Sold services worth ₹30,000 on credit.
5) Collected ₹10,000 from debtors.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
Example 19: (EQ)
UVW Ltd. had these transactions in July 2024:
1) Invested ₹35,000 in cash.
2) Purchased inventory worth ₹10,000 in cash.
3) Received ₹7,000 from a customer in advance.
4) Paid ₹2,500 for insurance.
5) Sold goods worth ₹20,000, receiving ₹12,000 in cash and the rest on credit.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
Example 20: (EQ)
JKL Inc. recorded the following transactions in August 2024:
1) Invested ₹45,000 in cash.
2) Purchased office supplies worth ₹5,000 on credit.
3) Paid ₹6,000 for salaries.
4) Sold products worth ₹25,000, receiving ₹15,000 in cash and the rest on credit.
5) Paid ₹1,500 for maintenance.
Required:
1) Record these transactions in the journal.
2) Show the impact on the accounting equation.
It is advised that the students also solve the questions given in the prereading
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