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A-LevelAccountingPreparation of financial statements9706/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q191 Mark

The following information is available for a limited company for a financial year ended on 31 December. $ total equity on 1 January 492 000 profit for the year 70500 dividends paid 24 000 dividends proposed 12000 On 30 June, there was a bonus issue of 20 000 ordinary shares of $1 each. On 31 December, the following decisions were made. 1 The buildings are to be revalued at $250000. These had cost $200000 and the accumulated depreciation was $50000. 2 There is to be a transfer of $5000 to the general reserve. What is the total equity on 31 December after these adjustments have been made?

A$588 500
B$613500
C$618500
D$638 500

✓ Correct answer

D: $638 500

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Preparation of financial statements, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Accounting, Feb/Mar 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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