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Revaluation of Fixed Assets On 1 January 2002 McGrath Ltd - Leaving Cert Accounting - Question 3 - 2007

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Revaluation of Fixed Assets On 1 January 2002 McGrath Ltd. owned freehold property and land which cost €670,000, consisting of land €240,000 and buildings €430,000.... show full transcript

Worked Solution & Example Answer:Revaluation of Fixed Assets On 1 January 2002 McGrath Ltd - Leaving Cert Accounting - Question 3 - 2007

Step 1

Prepare the relevant ledger accounts in respect of the above transactions for the years ended 31 December 2002 to 31 December 2006.

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Ledger Accounts

Land and Buildings Account

  1. Opening Balance (01/01/2002): €670,000
  2. Revaluation (01/01/2002): +€140,000
  3. Balance c/d (31/12/2002): Calculated as total after revaluation and sales.
    • Disposal (01/01/2003): -€290,000 (sold land)
  4. Balance c/d (31/12/2003): To be evaluated after revaluation and disposals, report total after sales.

Provision for Depreciation on Buildings Account

  1. Opening Balance (01/01/2002): €68,800
  2. Yearly Depreciation: At 2% apply on €430,000 buildings for each year – adjust total each year.
  3. Balance c/d: Total depreciation accumulated as of the balance sheet date.

Disposal of Land Account

  1. Disposal (01/01/2003): €290,000 recorded yield from sale.
    • This will impact Land and Buildings and Profit & Loss accounts.

Revenue Reserve Account

  1. Balance (As of 01/01/2003): Add any revaluation amounts and retained profits.

Calculating Final Account Balances

  • Build up figures from the transactions recorded.
  • Preserve each transition on their respective dates for accuracy.

Summary of Key Account Figures

  • Provide totals on the balance sheet covering 31/12/2006 for fixed assets, capital, and reserves.

Step 2

Show relevant extract from Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2006.

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Extract from Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2006

Fixed Assets
Land and Buildings860,000
Less: Depreciation(17,200)
Net Fixed Assets842,800

| Capital and Reserves| | | Revaluation Reserve | 190,000 | | Revenue Reserve | 318,000 | | Total Reserves | 508,100 |

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