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Illustration :
A firm purchases a lease for 3 for years for Rs.60,000 on 1.4.2010. It decides to provide for its replacement by means of an insurance policy for Rs.60,000. The annual premium is Rs. 19,000. On 1.4.2013, the lease is renewed for a further period of 3 years for Rs.60,000. You are required to show necessary ledger accounts. Books are closed on 31st March every year.

Solution:

Dr.                                                                                                                  Lease Account                                                                                                     Cr.

Date  Particulars ` Rs. Date  Particulars ` Rs.
   2010

Apr. 1

 To Bank 60,000 2011

Mar.31

By Balance c/d 60,000
2011

Apr. 1

 To Balance b/d 60,000 2012

Mar.31

By Balance c/d 60,000
2012

Apr. 1

To Balance b/d 60,000 2013

Mar.31

 By Depreciation Reserve A/c 60,000

 

Dr.                                                                                      Depreciation Insurance Policy Account                                                                                    Cr.

Date  Particulars ` Rs. Date  Particulars ` Rs.

2010

Apr.1

To Bank (premium) 19,000 2011
Mar.31
By Balance c/d 19,000

2011

Apr.1

To Balance b/d 19,000 2012
Mar.31
By Balance c/d 38,000
To Bank 19,000 _______
38,000     38,000
2012
Apr. 1
To Balance b/d 38,000 2013
Mar.31
 By Bank 60,000
To Bank 19,000
To Depreciation Reserve A/c (profit transferred) 3,000
60,000     60,000

 

Dr.                                                                              Depreciation Reserve Account                                                                                                          Cr.

Date  Particulars ` Rs. Date  Particulars ` Rs.
2011

Mar.31

To Balance c/d 19,000 2011
Mar.31
By Profit & Loss A/c 19,000
2011

Mar.31

To Balance c/d 38,000 2011
Apr. 1
By Balance b/d 19,000
2012
Mar.31
By Profit & Loss A/c 19,000
38,000     38,000
2013
Mar.31
To Lease A/c 60,000 2012
Apr. 1
By Balance b/d 38,000
By Profit & Loss A/c 19,000
2013
Mar.31
By Depreciation Insurance Policy A/c` 3,000
60,000     60,000

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