Following trial balance as at 31st March 2006 has been prepared from the account books of Mahesh Foods Ltd.

Accounts

Dr. (Rs.)

Dr. (Rs.)

Share capital

24,00,000

Cash in hand

37,200

Repairs & maintenance plant

51,600

General reserve

6,00,000

Profit and loss account

10,60,000

Raw materials inventory, 31.03.2006

16,02,000

Plant and machinery

25,80,000

Sundry creditors

18,40,000

Land

4,80,000

Furniture

73,200

Sundry debtors

10,40,000

Rent

1,31,800

Prepaid expenses

27,600

Advances from customers

3,00,000

Power and fuel

1,52,800

Travelling and conveyance

94,600

Auditors’ fees

39,000

Cash at bank

2,48,000

Advances to staff

31,800

Misc. Income

3,72,600

Finished goods inventory, 1.04.2005

18,60,000

Raw materials

1,71,60,000

Sales

2,53,80,000

Building

4,44,600

Salaries

42,20,000

Wages

17,65,000

Deposits with govt. authorities

2,68,400

Cash credit-Indian bank-secured

4,00,000

Bank interest

45,000

Total

3,23,52,600

3,23,52,600

Further information

  1. The authorized capital of the company is 3 lac equity shares of Rs. 10 each of which 2.40 lac shares have been issued.
  2. The closing stock of finished goods is valued at Rs. 33,50,000.
  3. Depreciation to be charged: plant and machinery @ 14%, furniture & fixtures @ 18% and building @ 10%.
  4. Provide for income tax @ 35%.
  5. Transfer to general reserve @ 5% of net profit. Round off to next higher 100 rupees.
  6. A dividend of 15% is recommended by the board of directors.

Required

  1. Prepare the following financial statements of Mahesh Foods Ltd.:
    1. Balance sheet as at 31st March 2006.
    2. Profit and loss account for the year ended 31st March 2006.
    3. Profit and loss appropriation account for the year ended 31st March 2006.
  2. Briefly comment upon the performance of the company.

(Hint: Raw materials inventory, 31.03.2006, Rs. 16,02,000 appearing in the trial balance means that raw materials Rs. 1,71,60,000 represent those consumed, that is, opening inventory plus purchases less closing inventory.)