LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Explain the concept of depreciation. What is the need for charging

depreciation and what are the causes of depreciation?
2. Discuss in detail the straight line method and written down value method
of depreciation. Distinguish between the two and also give situations where
they are useful.
3. Describe in detail two methods of recording depreciation. Also give the
necessary journal entries.
4. Name and explain different types of reserves in details.
5. Write journal entries of depreciation.
6. On October 01, 2011 Juneja Transport Company purchased 2 Trucks for Rs.
10,00,000 each. On July 01, 2013, One Truck was involved in an accident
and was completely destroyed and Rs. 6,00,000 were received from
theinsurance company in full settlement. On December 31, 2013 another
truck was involved in an accident and destroyed partially, which was not
insured. It was sold off for Rs. 1,50,000. On January 31, 2014 company
purchased a fresh truck for Rs. 12,00,000. Depreciation is to be provided at
10% p.a. on the written down value every year. The books are closed every
year on March 31. Give the truck account from 2011 to 2014.
(Ans: Loss on Ist Truck Insurance claim Rs. 1,41,000. Loss on IInd Truck Rs.
5,53,000. Balance of Truck account as on 31.03.14 Rs. 11,80,000).
7. Krishnamohan Limited purchased a machinery on October1, 2008 for `
90,000 and spent ` 10,000 on its erection. The depreciation is to be charged
@ 10% p. a. on original cost. Show the Machinery Account for three years if
books are closed on March 31 every year.
8. On April 1, 2008 Aashi Limited purchased a machinery for ` 80,000 and
spent ` 20,000 on its repairs and installation. On September 30, 2011, the
machinery was sold for ` 60,000. Prepare Machinery Account for the year
2008 to 2011, if depreciation is charged @ 10% p. a. by Straight Line
Method.
9. A Plant is purchased for ` 80,000 on January 1, 2008. It is estimated that the
residual value of the plant at the end of its working life of 10 years will be `
27,894. Depreciation is to be provided at 10% p.a. on diminishing balance
 method. You are required to show the Plant Account for 4 years assuming
that the books are closed on March 31 every year.
10. On January 1, 1987 Machinery Account showed a balance of ` 10,000. On
1st July, 1988, a new machine costing `. 6,000 was purchased. On 30th
June, 1990, Machinery other than the machine bought on 1st July, 1988,
was disposed off for ` 6,000. Show the Machinery Account for four years.
The accounting year ends on 31st December, and depreciation is to be
provided at 10% p.a. on written down value.