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P2 C3 Provisions and Reserves — Account STD 11 Commerce — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 CommerceAccountP2 C3 Provisions and Reserves3 Marks
Question
Write short note on General reserve.
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Answer

Meaning : A reserve which is used for general purposes and not for specific purpose is called a general reserve. In short, General reserve is used to maintain the rate of dividend and to increase financial soundness of the business.
Explanation:
$(1)$ General reserve is created without any specific purpose but to strengthen the financial position of the business.
$(2)$ In order to create a General reserve, following accounting entry is passed: Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c Dr To General reserve A/c Uses: General reserve can be used to meet with contingent expenses or losses, distribution of dividend, issue of bonus shares and for future growth of the business.

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