Required: Prepare the trading and profit and loss accounts for the year ended 31 March 20X9 together with a balance sheet as at that date.

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28.10A. J wright a sole trader, exracted the following trial balance from his book
at the close of business on 31 March 20X9.
DR
CR
£
£
Purchases and sales
61,420
127,245
Stock 1 April 20X8
Capital 1 April 20X8
Bank overdraft
7,940
25,200
2,490
Cash
140
Discounts
2,480
62
Returns inwards
3,486
Returns outwards
1,356
Carriage outwards
Rent and insurance
3,210
8,870
Provision for doubtful debts
630
Fixtures and fittings
1,900
Van
5,600
Debtors and creditors
12,418
11400
Drawings
Wages and salaries
General office expenses
21,400
39,200
319
168,383
168,383
Notes:
(a) Stock 31 March 20X9 £6,805.
(b) Wages and salaries accrued at 31 March 20X9 £3,500; Office expenses owing £16.
(c) Rent prepaid 31 March 20X9 £600.
(d) Increase the provision for doubtful debts by £110 to £740.
(e) Provide for depreciation as follows: Fixtures and fittings £190; Van £1,400.
Required:
Prepare the trading and profit and loss accounts for the year ended 31 March 20X9
together with a balance sheet as at that date.
Transcribed Image Text:28.10A. J wright a sole trader, exracted the following trial balance from his book at the close of business on 31 March 20X9. DR CR £ £ Purchases and sales 61,420 127,245 Stock 1 April 20X8 Capital 1 April 20X8 Bank overdraft 7,940 25,200 2,490 Cash 140 Discounts 2,480 62 Returns inwards 3,486 Returns outwards 1,356 Carriage outwards Rent and insurance 3,210 8,870 Provision for doubtful debts 630 Fixtures and fittings 1,900 Van 5,600 Debtors and creditors 12,418 11400 Drawings Wages and salaries General office expenses 21,400 39,200 319 168,383 168,383 Notes: (a) Stock 31 March 20X9 £6,805. (b) Wages and salaries accrued at 31 March 20X9 £3,500; Office expenses owing £16. (c) Rent prepaid 31 March 20X9 £600. (d) Increase the provision for doubtful debts by £110 to £740. (e) Provide for depreciation as follows: Fixtures and fittings £190; Van £1,400. Required: Prepare the trading and profit and loss accounts for the year ended 31 March 20X9 together with a balance sheet as at that date.
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