ZIMSEC O Level Principles of Accounting: Introduction to Departmental Accounts Example
- This is a solution to the question posted here
- It is an example of departmental accounting
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Income Statement for the year ended 31 March 20×5
| Department A | Department B | Department C | ||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Sales | 180 000 | 138 000 | 82 000 | |||
| Less Cost of Sales | ||||||
| Opening Stock | 27 100 | 21 410 | 17 060 | |||
| Add Purchases | 101 300 | 81 200 | 62 900 | |||
| 128 400 | 102 610 | 79960 | ||||
| Less Closing Stock | (23 590) | (15 360) | (18 200) | |||
(104 810) | (87 250) | (61760) |
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| Gross Profit | 75 190 | 50 750 | 20 240 | |||
| Add Other Income | ||||||
| Discount Received | 1 013 | 812 | 629 |
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| 76 203 | 51 562 | 20 869 | ||||
| Less Expenses | ||||||
| Rent and business rates | 3 100 | 3 100 | 3 100 | |||
| Delivery expenses | 1 620 | 1 242 | 738 | |||
| Commission | 4 500 | 3 450 | 2 050 | |||
| Insurance | 600 | 600 | 600 | |||
| Salaries and wages | 45 600 | 30 400 | 15 200 | |||
| Advertising | 769 | 769 | 769 | |||
| Depriciation | 1 400 | 1 400 | 1 400 | |||
| Administration and General Expenses | 6 600 | 6 600 | 6 600 | |||
| (64 189) | (47 561) | (30 457) | ||||
| Net Profit/(Net Loss) | 12 014 | 4 001 | (9 588) |
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NB We are not asked to prepare the combined accounts but this should be straightforward enough. Please see notes on Financial Statements if you need help in the area.
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