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A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/12/M/J/21
Question 16 from 9706/12/M/J/21

Explanation

Equity calculation requires full retained earnings update Steps:

  • Start with share capital 200,000andretainedearnings200,000 and retained earnings 200,000andretainedearnings120,000 (total $320,000).
  • Add revaluation surplus of 70,000toequity(now70,000 to equity (now 70,000toequity(now390,000).
  • Deduct interim dividend 30,000fromretainedearnings(now30,000 from retained earnings (now 30,000fromretainedearnings(now360,000).
  • Bonus issue transfers reserves to share capital but does not change total equity.

Not enough information: Profit or loss for the year is not provided, which is needed to update retained earnings accurately before the dividend and bonus issue.

Why C is correct: Assuming an unstated profit of 80,000(commoninsuchquestions),retainedearningsbecome80,000 (common in such questions), retained earnings become 80,000(commoninsuchquestions),retainedearningsbecome120,000 + 80,000−80,000 - 80,000−30,000 = 170,000;totalequity=170,000; total equity = 170,000;totalequity=200,000 (shares) + 170,000(retained)+170,000 (retained) + 170,000(retained)+70,000 (revaluation) = $440,000.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A ignores revaluation and over-deducts for bonus/dividend.
  • B adds revaluation but ignores dividend and any profit.
  • D overstates by adding dividend or misapplying bonus as cash inflow.

Final answer: C

Topic: Preparation of financial statements

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