Question
What is meant by Statement of Affairs?

Answer

A Statement of Affairs is a statement of assets and liabilities. Difference between the amounts of the two sides is taken as capital. Under the Single Entry System, it is necessary to prepare Statement of Affairs at the end of the year and also in the beginning of the year, if not already prepared to determine profit. Statement of Affairs like Balance Sheet, has two sides-right-hand side for Assets and left-hand side for Liabilities. The difference between the total of assets and liabilities is capital.
Capital = Total Assets – Liabilities

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Capital on 31st March, 2019 16,900
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Capital introduced on 1st August, 2018 2,000
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Cash purchases 50,000
payment to creditors 2,10,000
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Creditors in the beginning of the year 90,000
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Gross Profit $33\frac{1}{3}\%$ on Sales
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32,000
Purchases
2,80,000
Direct Expenses
20,000
Indirect Expenses
45,000
Closing Stock
50,000
Sales
4,00,000
Sales Returns
8,000
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Sohan & Sons returned 2 Laptops HP sold @ ₹ 40,000 each plus CGST and SGST @ 6% each
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Purchases
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Direct Expenses
20,000
Indirect Expenses
45,000
Closing Stock
50,000
Sales
4,00,000
Sales Returns
8,000
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