CBSE-CLASS-XII SERIES
Accountancy

Profit And Loss Account

12 previous year questions.

Volume: 12 Ques
Yield: Medium

High-Yield Trend

12
2025

Chapter Questions
12 MCQs

01
PYQ 2025
hard
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Sonia and Shruti were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3. On 1st April, 2023 the balance in their fixed capital accounts were \u20b9 25,00,000 and \u20b9 15,00,000 respectively. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 was \u20b9 24,00,000. Calculate their share of profit if : (i) the partnership deed is silent as to the payment of interest on capital. (ii) the partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 10% per annum.
02
PYQ 2025
hard
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Abhay and Sujoy entered into partnership on 1st April, 2024 with capitals of \u20b9 80,00,000 and \u20b9 60,00,000 respectively. The partners decided to share profits in the ratio of their capital contribution. They withdrew \u20b9 6,00,000 and \u20b9 4,00,000 respectively during the year. The partners were charged interest on drawings @ 10% per annum as per the provisions of the partnership deed. Abhay\u2019s share of profit was guaranteed by Sujoy at a minimum of \u20b9 3,50,000 per annum. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounted to \u20b9 6,50,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
03
PYQ 2025
hard
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

Bittu and Chintu were partners in a firm sharing profit and losses in the ratio of 4:3. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2024 was as

On April, 2024, Diya was admitted in the firm for share in the profits on the following terms:

  1. New profit sharing ratio between Bittoo, Chintoo and Diya will be .
  2. Fixed Assets were found to be overvalued by ₹ 1,40,000.
  3. Creditors were paid ₹ 4,20,000 in full settlement.
  4. Diya brought proportionate capital and ₹ 5,60,000 as her share of goodwill premium by cheque.

Prepare Revaluation Account and Partners' Capital Accounts.

04
PYQ 2025
hard
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

Simar, Tanvi and Umara were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:6:9. On 31st March, 2024 their Balance Sheet was as follows:

Umara died on 30th June, 2024. The partnership deed provided for the following on the death of a partner:

05
PYQ 2025
hard
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Aakash and Baadal entered into partnership on 1st October, 2023 with the capitals of ₹ 80,00,000 and ₹ 60,00,000 respectively. They decided to share profits and losses equally. Partners were entitled to interest on capital @ 10% per annum as per the provisions of the partnership deed. Baadal is given a guarantee that his share of profit, after charging interest on capital will not be less than ₹ 7,00,000 per annum. Any deficiency arising on that account shall be met by Aakash. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounted to ₹ 13,00,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
06
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Sakshi, Kiara and Gunjan were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. Kiara retired on 1-4-2023. After all adjustments the amount due to Kiara was Rs 5,00,000. The payment was to be made in two yearly instalments of Rs 2,50,000 each plus interest @ 10 per annum on the unpaid balance. The amount of first instalment paid on 31-03-2024 will be:
1
Rs 3,00,000
2
Rs 2,75,000
3
Rs 5,50,000
4
Rs 2,50,000
07
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Ishan, Jatin and Kapil were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:4:1. Jatin retired and his share was taken up by Ishan and Kapil in the ratio 1:1. The new profit-sharing ratio between Ishan and Kapil after Jatin's retirement will be:
1
5:1
2
1:1
3
5:4
4

7:3

08
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

Preet and Saral were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. On 31st March, 2024 they decided to change their profit sharing ratio to 1:1. On the date of reconstitution goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs 1,00,000. The journal entry for treatment of goodwill on account of change in profit-sharing ratio will be:

1
Preet's Capital A/c Dr. 1,00,000 To Saral's Capital A/c 1,00,000
2
Saral's Capital A/c Dr. 1,00,000 To Preet's Capital A/c 1,00,000
3
Preet's Capital A/c Dr. 10,000 To Saral's Capital A/c 10,000
4
Saral's Capital A/c Dr. 10,000 To Preet's Capital A/c 10,000
09
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Anisha, Deepa, and Charu were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. On 31st March 2024, they decided to change their profit-sharing ratio to 2:3:5. Each partner's gain or sacrifice due to the change in profit-sharing ratio will be:
1
Anisha’s sacrifice ; Charu’s gain
2
Anisha’s gain ; Charu’s sacrifice
3
Anisha’s sacrifice ; Deepa’s gain
4
Deepa’s gain ; Charu’s sacrifice
10
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Pulkit and Ravinder were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. Sikander was admitted as a new partner for a share in the profits of the firm. Pulkit, Ravinder, and Sikander decided to share future profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. Sikander brought Rs 5,00,000 as his capital and Rs 10,00,000 as his share of premium for goodwill. The amount of premium for goodwill that will be credited to the old partners' capital accounts will be:
1
Pulkit’s Capital Account Rs 10,00,000
2
Pulkit’s Capital Account Rs 6,00,000 and Ravinder’s Capital Account Rs 4,00,000
3
Pulkit’s Capital Account Rs 5,00,000 and Ravinder’s Capital Account Rs 5,00,000
4
Pulkit’s Capital Account Rs 2,00,000
11
PYQ 2025
easy
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

Simar, Tanvi, and Umara were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 9. On 31st March, 2024, their Balance Sheet was as follows:

Balance Sheet of Simar, Tanvi, and Umara as at 31st March, 2024

LiabilitiesAmount (₹)AssetsAmount (₹)
Capitals: Fixed Assets25,00,000
Simar13,00,000Stock10,00,000
Tanvi12,00,000Debtors8,00,000
Umara14,00,000Cash7,00,000
General Reserve7,00,000Profit and Loss A/c2,00,000
Trade Payables6,00,000
Total52,00,000Total52,00,000

Umara died on 30th June, 2024. The partnership deed provided for the following on the death of a partner:

  1. Goodwill of the firm be valued at 3 years purchase of average profits for the last 5 years. The profits/losses for the previous four years were:
    • 2022-23: ₹ 3,10,000 (loss)
    • 2021-22: ₹ 3,00,000 (profit)
    • 2020-21: ₹ 4,00,000 (profit)
    • 2019-20: ₹ 2,50,000 (profit)
  2. Umara’s share of profit or loss till the date of her death was to be calculated on the basis of profit or loss for the year ended 31st March 2024.
  3. Calculate Goodwill of the firm.
  4. Pass the necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on Umara’s death.
  5. Calculate Umara’s share in the profit or loss of the firm till the date of her death.
  6. Pass the necessary journal entry to record Umara’s share of profit or loss till the date of her death.
12
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

From the following information, prepare a Comparative Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended March, 2024 :

Particulars2023-24 (₹)2022-23 (₹)
Revenue from operations8,00,0004,00,000
Cost of revenue from operations4,00,0002,00,000
Employee benefit expenses1,60,00080,000
Tax Rate50%

(a) From the following information, calculate Opening Trade Receivables and Closing Trade Receivables :

  • Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio = 4 times
  • Closing Trade Receivables were ₹ 20,000 more than that in the beginning.
  • Cost of Revenue from operations = ₹ 6,40,000.
  • Cash Revenue from operations = of Credit Revenue from Operations
  • Gross Profit Ratio = 20%