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Question
What is a statement of affairs?
Solution
A statement of affairs is a statement showing the balances of assets and liabilities on a particular date. The balance of assets is shown on the right side and the balance of liabilities on the left side. This statement resembles a balance sheet. The difference between the total of assets and the total of liabilities is taken as capital.
Capital = Assets – Liabilities.
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| Particulars | ₹ |
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31.12.2018 ₹ |
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| Stock of goods | 1,80,000 | 1,40,000 |
| Debtors | 90,000 | 2,00,000 |
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| Bank Loan | 60,000 | 60,000 |
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| Plant and machinery | 1,70,000 | 1,70,000 |
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