CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Previous Year Question Paper 2018 (Delhi Set-1)

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Previous Year Question Paper for the 2018 Main Exam, Delhi Set-1. The paper is designed for a duration of 3 hours and carries a maximum of 80 marks. It is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is compulsory for all students. Part B offers a choice between two options: Analysis of Financial Statement and Computerised Accounting; students must attempt only one option. The paper includes questions ranging from 1 to 4 marks, covering topics such as partnership admission, retirement, dissolution, share capital, and debentures. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the final board examinations.

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BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectAccountancy
Session2013-14
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The question paper contains two parts, A and B. Part A is compulsory, while Part B offers a choice between Analysis of Financial Statement and Computerised Accounting.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Partnership Admission
  • Partnership Retirement
  • Dissolution of Partnership
  • Share Capital
  • Debentures
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Computerised Accounting

Important topics

  • Treatment of Goodwill on Retirement
  • Calculation of Gaining Ratio
  • Share Capital Presentation
  • Journal Entries for Debentures
  • Retirement of Partner's Loan Account
  • Valuation of Goodwill on Admission
  • Adjustments for Overvalued Stock

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Question paper text

CBSE Class XII Accountancy Delhi Board Paper Set 1 - 2018

Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions:

  1. This question paper contains two parts A and B
  2. Part A is compulsory for all
  3. Part B has two options- Analysis of Financial Statement and Computerised Accounting.
  4. Attempt only one option of part B.
  5. All parts of a question should be attempted at one place

SECTION A

  1. Amit and Beena were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:1. Chaman was admitted as a new partner for <math>\frac{1}{6}</math>th share in the profits. Chaman acquired <math>\frac{2}{5}</math>th of his share from Amit.

How much share did Chaman acquire from Beena? [1]

  1. Neetu, Meetu and Teetu were partners in a firm. On 1st January, 2018, Meetu retired. On Meetu's retirement the goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹4,20,000. Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on Meetu's retirement. [1]
  2. Distinguish between 'Dissolution of partnership' and 'Dissolution of partnership firm' on the basis of settlement of assets and liabilities. [1]
  1. Ritesh and Hitesh are childhood friends. Ritesh is a consultant whereas Hitesh is an architect. They contributed equal amounts and purchased a building for ₹2 crores. After a year, they sold it for ₹3 crores and shared the

profits equally. Are they doing the business in partnership? Give reason in support of your answer. [1]

  1. Is 'Reserve Capital' a part of 'unsubscribed capital' or 'Uncalled Capital'?

[1]

  1. Give the meaning of 'Debentures issued as Collateral Security'.

[1]

  1. Jayant, Kartik and Leena were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:2:3. Kartik died and Jayant and Leena decided to continue the business. Their gaining ratio was 2:3.

Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Jayant and Leela. [3]

  1. What is meant by a 'Share'? Give any two differences between 'Preference Shares' and 'Equity Shares'. [3]
  1. NK Ltd., a truck manufacturing company, is registered with an authorised capital of ₹1,00,00,000 divided into equity shares of ₹100 each. The subscribed and paid up capital of the company is ₹50,00,000. The company decided to open technical schools in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan to train the specially abled children of the area. It is planning to provide them employment in its various production units and industries in the neighbourhood area.

To meet the capital expenditure requirements of the project, the company offered 20,000 shares to the public for subscription. The shares were fully subscribed and paid.

Present the share capital in the Balance Sheet of the company as per the provisions of Schedule III of the <math display="block">Companies\ Act,\ 2013.\ Also\ identify\ any\ two\ values\ that\ the\ company\ wants\ to\ communicate.</math> [3]

10. Complete the following journal entries left blank in the books of VK Ltd.: [3] VK Ltd.

Journal

Dr. Cr.

Date Particulars L.F. ₹ ₹

2018 Feb 1 Dr.

(Purchased own 500, 9% debentures of ₹100 each at ₹97 each for immediate cancellation) Feb 1 Dr.

(Cancelled own debentures) Dr.

11. Banwari, Girdhari and Murari are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 6. On 31st March, 2014, Girdhari retired. On that date the capitals of Banwari, Girdhari and Murari before the necessary adjustments stood at ₹2,00,000, ₹1,00,000 and ₹50,000 respectively. On Girdhari's retirement, goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹1,14,000. Revaluation of assets and re-assessment of liabilities resulted in a profit of ₹6,000. General Reserve stood in the books of the firm at ₹30,000.

The amount payable to Girdhari was transferred to his loan account. Banwari and Murari agreed to pay Girdhari two yearly instalments of ₹75,000 each including interest @ 10% p.a. on the outstanding balance during the first two years and the balance including interest in the third year. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year.

Prepare Girdhari's loan account till it is finally paid showing the working notes clearly. [4]

12. Asha and Aditi are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit Raghav as a partner for <math>\frac{1}{4}</math>th share in the profits of the firm. Raghav brings ₹6,00,000 as his capital and his share of goodwill in cash. Goodwill of the firm is to be valued at two years' purchase of average profits of the last four years.

The profits of the firm during the last four years are given below:

Year Profit (₹) 2013-14 3,50,000 2014-15 4,75,000 2015-16 6,70,000 2016-17 7,45,000

The following additional information is given:

  1. To cover management cost an annual charge of ₹56,250 should be made for the purpose of valuation of goodwill.
  2. The closing stock for the year ended 31.3.2017 was overvalued by ₹15,000.

Pass necessary journal entries on Raghav's admission showing the working notes clearly. [4]

Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This is the official CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Previous Year Question Paper from the 2018 Main Exam, Delhi Set-1, for board exam practice.

What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?

The duration for this paper is 3 hours, and the maximum marks are 80.

How does solving this previous year paper help students?

Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.

What are the parts of the question paper?

The question paper consists of two parts: Part A (compulsory) and Part B (with options in Analysis of Financial Statement or Computerised Accounting).

What kind of questions are included in this paper?

The paper includes a variety of questions, including journal entries, calculations for partnership adjustments, and conceptual distinctions, with marks ranging from 1 to 4.

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