Question: TATO AS is a company situated in Oslo, Norway. The firm started operations on 1.1.2016. The firm buys and resells decoration items. The company pays no corporate tax, and there is no VAT. The statement of financial position as of 31.12.2017 (after two complete years of operations) was as follows:
TATO AS
Statement of Financial Position
December 31, 2017
(in NOK)
Assets
Land 2,350,000
Building 12,500,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation-Building - 2,500,000
Net Buildings 10,000,000
Equipment 3,525,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment - 1,410,000
Net Equipment 2,115,000
Fixtures & Fittings 2,350,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation-Fixture & Fittings - 470,000
Net Fixtures & Fittings 1,880,000
Total Fixed Assets 16,345,000
Inventories 2,467,500
Accounts Receivables 940,000
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - 94,000
Net Accounts Receivables 846,000
Prepaid Expenses 176,250
Cash 86,200
Bank Deposits 940,000
Total Current Assets 4,515,950
Total Assets 20,860,950
Equity and Liabilities
Share Capital - Ordinary 7,050,000
Retained Earnings 418,300
Total Equity 7,468,300
Long-term Loan 7,618,700
Total Non-current Liabilities 7,618,700
Accounts Payable 1,457,000
Prepayments from Customers 940,000
Accrued Salaries 705,000
Accrued Interest 676,800
Other short-term Liabilities 1,995,150
Total Current Liabilities 5,773,950
Total Equity and Liabilities 20,860,950
Below you will find the accounting transactions that occurred during 2018. Your task is to:
1. Post the journal.
2. Post the adjustment entries.
3. Close the books.
4. Prepare the Income Statement and the Statement of Financial Position as of 31.12.2018.
5. Prepare a Statement of Cash Flows following the indirect method as of 31.12.2018.
6. Comment on the firm's financial position as of 31.12.2018.
Journal entries in 2018:
1. Paid the accrued salaries using bank deposits.
2. Sold goods on account 1,000,000 to Company A.
3. The company received 700,000 from a customer who bought the items in 2017.
4. Paid the accrued interest related to the long-term loan.
5. The firm purchased inventories on account 7,500,000
6. Company A paid for the goods.
7. Salary of 1,235,000 was paid out.
8. The firm sold goods on account to Company B for 10,500,000.
9. The company sold a machine on 30.6.2018. The machine had been purchased on 1.1.2016 for 1,500,000. Equipment is linearly depreciated with a useful life of 5 years and no residual value. The sales price was 1,250,000.
10. Paid phone bill of 34,500.
11. The firm sold goods on account for 1,500,000 to Company C.
12. Company B returned goods for 500,000.
13. Company B paid its remaining balance.
14. The firm paid for the inventory purchased in 5.
15. Company C paid its remaining balance obtaining 30,000 discount for prompt payment.
16. Goods prepaid by customers in 2017 were delivered.
17. Lighting and heating were paid in cash 3,000,000.
18. The prepaid expenses per 31.12.17 related to heating.
19. Prepayment of expenses 1,000,000.
20. Company D purchased goods on account 3,000,000.
21. TATO repaid 1,000,000 of its remaining account payables.
Adjustments as of 31.12.2018:
1. Inventories per 31.12.2018: 3,000,000.
2. Accrued interest long- term loan: Interest is paid once a year (1. April - in arrears). The company does not pay any instalments, only interest. The interest rate is 7 % p.a.
3. Bad debts are estimated to be 10% of receivables.
4. Depreciation Buildings: Original cost price is 12,500,000. Linear depreciation. Useful life 10 years. No residual value.
5. Depreciation Equipment: Original cost price 3,525,000. Linear depreciation. Useful life 5 years. No residual value.
6. Depreciation Fixture and Fittings: Original cost price 2,350,000. Linear depreciation. Useful life 10 years. No residual value.
7. Accrued salaries to be paid out next year: 600,000.
8. The firm pays no taxes.
9. The firm pays no dividends.
In addition to the Financial Statement Accounts listed above, use the following accounts for your transactions:
• Sales Revenues
• Salaries Expense
• Depreciation Expense
• Gain/Loss on Disposal of Plant Assets
• Other Operating Expenses
• Sales Returns and Allowances
• Sales Discounts
• Light and Heating Expense
• Cost of Goods Sold
• Interest Expense
• Bad Debt Expense