Question
Why is it necessary to pass the Adjustment Entries?

Answer

Accrual Concept is the fundamental accounting concept and required that all expenses, whether paid or not and all incomes and gains whether recevied or not, should be accounted to ascertain correct profit or loss, assets and liabilities. They are recorded through the adjustment entries.

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What are Adjustment Entries?
From the following Statemant of Profit or Loss, determine the missing information:
From the following balances taken from the books of Simmi and Vimmi Ltd. for the year ending March 31, 2017, calculate the gross profit.
 
Closing stock
2,50,000
Net sales during the year.
40,00,000
Net purchases during the year.
15,00,000
Opening stock.
15,00,000
Direct expenses.
80,000
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  2. Sales to Vinod of ₹ 143 debited to his account as ₹ 134.
  3. Sales to Vinod of ₹ 143 credited to his account as ₹ 134.
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Net Profit
5,00,000
Dividend Received
6,000
Loss on sale of Furniture
12,000
Loss by Fire
50,000
Salaries
1,20,000
Interest on Loan from Bank
10,000
Rent Received
24,000
Donation
5,100
Mohan maintains books on Single Entry System. He gives you the following information:
 
Capital on 1st April, 2018 15,200
Capital on 31st March, 2019 16,900
Drawings made during the year 4,800
Capital introduced on 1st August, 2018 2,000
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