The following trial balance was extracted from the books of R traders at the close of business on 28 February 20X7. Dr Cr Purchases and sales 92,800 157,165 Cash at bank 4,100 Cash in hand 324 Capital account 1 March 20X6 11,400 Drawings 17,100 Office furniture 2,900 Rent 3,400 Wages and salaries 31,400 Discounts 820 160 Debtors and creditors 12,316 5,245 Stock 1 March 20X6 4,120 Provision for doubtful debts 1 March 20X6 405 Delivery van 3,750 Van running costs 615 Bad debts written off 730 174,375 174,375 Notes: (a) Stock 28 February 20X7 £2,400. (b) Wages and salaries accrued at 28 February 20X7 £340. (c) Van running costs owing at 28 February 20X7 £72. (d) Increase the provision for doubtful debts by £97. (e) Provide for depreciation as follows: Office furniture £380; Delivery van 10% on cost. Required: prepare the income statement for the year ending 28 February 20X7

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The following trial balance was extracted from the books of R traders at the close of business on 28 February 20X7.

 

Dr Cr 

Purchases and sales 92,800 157,165 

Cash at bank 4,100 

Cash in hand 324 

Capital account 1 March 20X6 11,400 Drawings 17,100 

Office furniture 2,900 

Rent 3,400 

Wages and salaries 31,400 

Discounts 820 160 

Debtors and creditors 12,316 5,245 

Stock 1 March 20X6 4,120 

Provision for doubtful debts 1 March 20X6 405 

Delivery van 3,750 

Van running costs 615 

Bad debts written off 730     

174,375 174,375

 

Notes: 

(a) Stock 28 February 20X7 £2,400. 

(b) Wages and salaries accrued at 28 February 20X7 £340.

(c) Van running costs owing at 28 February 20X7 £72. 

(d) Increase the provision for doubtful debts by £97. 

(e) Provide for depreciation as follows: Office furniture £380; Delivery van 10% on cost.

 

Required: prepare the income statement for the year ending 28 February 20X7

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