problem the following trial balance has been extracted from the books of account of 3837250
Problem – The following trial balance has been extracted from the books of account of Pisa Limited as at 31 December 2015:
Dr
Cr
€’000
€’000
Administrative costs
2,370
Bank
130
Called up share capital:
Ordinary shares of €1 each
800
10 % cumulative preference shares
200
Dividends received
120
Distribution costs
900
Investments at costs
700
Motor Vehicles:
At cost
100
Accumulated depreciation (at 1 January 2015)
40
Interim dividend paid (10c per ordinary share)
80
Equipment:
At cost
7,000
Accumulated depreciation (at 1 january 2015)
4,000
Preference dividend paid
10
Revenue reserves at 1 January 2015
3,000
Purchases
8,000
Sales
13,200
Share premium account
380
Stock
2,000
Creditors
2,080
Debtors
2,790
23,950
23,950
Additional information:
1) Stock at 31 December 2015: €2,400,000.
2) Depreciation is charged on motor vehicle at a rate of 20% on cost. The equipment relates entirely to distribution activities and depreciation is charged on it at a rate of 50% on the reduced balance.
3) The amount due for corporation tax at the year end and based on the profits for 2015 was estimated to be €530,000.
4) The directors propose to pay a final ordinary dividend of 20c per ordinary share.
Required: Prepare Pisa’s profit and loss account for the year to 31 December 2015 and a balance sheet as at that date.