Joint Venture and Consignment Accounts

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Question 1Question

Match each consignment term or document in Column A with its correct accounting description in Column B.

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Items

Proforma Invoice
Account Sales
Del Credere Commission
Consignee

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Answer

Proforma Invoice matches the document sent by the principal detailing goods dispatched; Account Sales matches the periodic statement rendered by the agent showing sales, expenses, and net balance; Del Credere Commission matches the extra remuneration for bearing bad debt risk; Consignee matches the agent receiving goods on bailment.
Each consignment term correctly pairs with its unique operational role: Proforma Invoice serves as an informational document sent by the principal; Account Sales summarizes transactions rendered by the agent; Del Credere Commission provides indemnity against bad debts; and the Consignee acts as the selling agent under bailment.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the document issued at the dispatch of goods by the principal.
Proforma Invoice accompanies the consignment to provide details of goods sent without acting as a sales invoice.
Ownership does not transfer upon dispatch, so a regular invoice is not issued.
2
Identify the financial summary document prepared by the agent.
Account Sales records total sales, expenses paid by consignee, commission earned, and net balance remitted.
It acts as the primary reporting document between consignee and consignor.
3
Identify the specific commission type related to credit sales risk.
Del Credere Commission shifts the burden of bad debts from the consignor to the consignee.
In exchange for higher commission, the agent guarantees collection of debts from buyers.
4
Define the role of the receiving party in a consignment transaction.
Consignee is the agent operating on behalf of the consignor.
The legal relationship established is that of principal and agent.

Key Concept

Nature and Terminology of Consignment Transactions
Question 2Question

Two merchants, Audu and Bisi, agree to combine their capital and expertise to purchase and sell a seasonal batch of agricultural produce over a three-month period, after which the business will terminate and profits will be shared. Which of the following key features distinguishes this business arrangement as a joint venture rather than an ordinary partnership?

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Answer: It is formed for a temporary duration to execute a specific transaction and automatically terminates upon completion.

Answer

It is formed for a temporary duration to execute a specific transaction and automatically terminates upon completion.
A joint venture is a temporary partnership formed between two or more parties (co-venturers) to carry out a specific business transaction or project. Once the objective is accomplished, the venture automatically comes to an end, distinguishing it from an ordinary partnership which is established with an expectation of continuous, long-term business operations (going concern).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the nature of the agreement between Audu and Bisi.
The arrangement is short-term, limited to a single transaction (buying and selling produce for three months), and terminates upon completion.
Identifying the duration and scope of the agreement determines the business organization type.
2
Compare joint venture features with ordinary partnership and consignment.
An ordinary partnership operates on an ongoing going-concern basis, and consignment operates on a principal-agent model. A joint venture is a temporary partnership formed for a specific, limited business objective.
Differentiating these legal and accounting concepts highlights the project-specific, temporary nature of joint ventures.

Key Concept

Temporary duration and specific venture scope of Joint Ventures
Question 3Question

Kofi and Ama entered into a joint venture sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:23:2. A separate set of books is maintained for the venture. The venturers contributed $15,000\$15,000 and $10,000\$10,000 respectively into a Joint Bank Account. The venture transactions were as follows:

- Purchases paid via Joint Bank: $18,000\$18,000
- Freight expenses paid directly by Kofi: $1,200\$1,200
- Sales proceeds deposited into Joint Bank: $28,000\$28,000
- Unsold inventory taken over by Ama: $2,200\$2,200

What is Ama's share of the profit from the joint venture?

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Answer: $4,400\$4,400

Answer

Ama's share of the profit is $4,400\$4,400.
The value of $4,400\$4,400 correctly reflects Ama's 25\frac{2}{5} share of the total net profit of $11,000\$11,000, derived from total credit entries of $30,200\$30,200 (sales of $28,000\$28,000 plus unsold inventory taken over of $2,200\$2,200) minus total debit entries of $19,200\$19,200 (purchases of $18,000\$18,000 plus freight expenses of $1,200\$1,200).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate total credit items in the Joint Venture Account
Sales proceeds ($28,000\$28,000) + Unsold inventory taken over by Ama ($2,200\$2,200) = $30,200\$30,200
Sales and inventory taken over by co-venturers represent income/gains and are credited to the Joint Venture Account.
2
Calculate total debit items in the Joint Venture Account
Purchases ($18,000\$18,000) + Freight paid by Kofi ($1,200\$1,200) = $19,200\$19,200
Purchases and expenses incurred for the joint venture are debited to the Joint Venture Account.
3
Determine total net profit of the joint venture
Total Credits ($30,200\$30,200) - Total Debits ($19,200\$19,200) = $11,000\$11,000
Net profit is the excess of credit side totals over debit side totals.
4
Apportion net profit to Ama based on profit-sharing ratio
$11,000×23+2=$11,000×25=$4,400\$11,000 \times \frac{2}{3+2} = \$11,000 \times \frac{2}{5} = \$4,400
The profit-sharing ratio between Kofi and Ama is 3:23:2, giving Ama a 25\frac{2}{5} fraction of the total profit.

Key Concept

Joint Venture Accounting under Separate Set of Books Method
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 4Question

Ade and Baba entered into a joint venture sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. A separate set of books was maintained for the venture. They opened a Joint Bank Account, contributing ₦500,000 and ₦300,000 respectively.

The venture transactions were as follows:
- Purchases paid through Joint Bank: ₦600,000
- Freight and carriage paid through Joint Bank: ₦40,000
- Storage expenses paid through Joint Bank: ₦20,000
- Carriage paid directly by Ade from personal funds: ₦15,000
- Goods supplied by Baba from his personal stock: ₦80,000
- Sales proceeds deposited into Joint Bank: ₦1,000,000
- Unsold stock taken over by Baba: ₦35,000

Ade is entitled to a 5% commission on sales proceeds for managing the venture.

What is the final amount in Naira (₦) payable to Ade from the Joint Bank Account upon settlement?

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Answer: 703000

Answer

The final amount payable to Ade from the Joint Bank Account upon settlement is ₦703,000.
Under the separate set of books method, the Joint Venture Account acts as a profit and loss account. The net profit of ₦230,000 is distributed according to the 3:2 ratio, giving Ade ₦138,000. Ade's personal account is credited with his capital contribution (₦500,000), personal expenses incurred (₦15,000), earned commission (₦50,000), and share of profit (₦138,000), yielding a total final settlement payable of ₦703,000 from the Joint Bank Account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Ade's management commission
₦50,000
Ade is entitled to 5% of total sales proceeds (5% of ₦1,000,000).
2
Determine total expenses and costs in the Joint Venture Account
₦805,000
Sum of all costs: ₦600,000 + ��40,000 + ₦20,000 + ₦15,000 + ₦80,000 + ₦50,000.
3
Determine total income and credits in the Joint Venture Account
₦1,035,000
Sum of sales revenue (₦1,000,000) and agreed value of unsold stock taken over by Baba (₦35,000).
4
Calculate net joint venture profit
₦230,000
Total credits (₦1,035,000) minus total debits (₦805,000).
5
Calculate Ade's share of profit
₦138,000
Profit sharing ratio is 3:2, so Ade receives 3/5 of ₦230,000.
6
Balance Ade's Personal Account to find final cash settlement
₦703,000
Credit Ade's account with capital contribution (₦500,000), expenses incurred (₦15,000), commission (₦50,000), and profit share (₦138,000).

Key Concept

Joint Venture Accounting: Separate Set of Books Method
Estimated Time:2m 30s
Question 5Question

Tayo and Emeka entered into a joint venture to supply construction materials, maintaining a separate set of books. Tayo contributed 400,000\text{₦}400,000 and Emeka contributed 200,000\text{₦}200,000 into a Joint Bank Account. Materials purchased using Joint Bank funds cost 350,000\text{₦}350,000, and direct expenses paid from the Joint Bank totaled 150,000\text{₦}150,000. Tayo paid additional transport costs of 30,000\text{₦}30,000 from his personal funds. Total sales proceeds of 750,000\text{₦}750,000 were deposited into the Joint Bank, while Emeka took over unsold inventory valued at 40,000\text{₦}40,000. Profits and losses are shared between Tayo and Emeka in the ratio 3:23:2. What is the net profit of the joint venture in Naira?

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Answer: 260000

Answer

The net profit of the joint venture is 260,000\text{₦}260,000.
To find the net profit of the joint venture, construct the Joint Venture Account under the separate set of books method. Debits include materials (350,000\text{₦}350,000), direct bank expenses (150,000\text{₦}150,000), and transport costs incurred personally by Tayo (30,000\text{₦}30,000), totaling 530,000\text{₦}530,000. Credits include sales proceeds deposited into the Joint Bank (750,000\text{₦}750,000) plus unsold inventory absorbed by Emeka (40,000\text{₦}40,000), totaling 790,000\text{₦}790,000. The net venture profit is the excess of credits over debits: 790,000530,000=260,000\text{₦}790,000 - \text{₦}530,000 = \text{₦}260,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine total credits to the Joint Venture Account.
Total Credits = Cash Sales + Unsold Inventory Taken Over = 750,000+40,000=790,000\text{₦}750,000 + \text{₦}40,000 = \text{₦}790,000.
In separate set of books accounting, sales revenues and inventory taken over by co-venturers represent venture income and are credited to the Joint Venture Account.
2
Determine total debits to the Joint Venture Account.
Total Debits = Materials Purchased + Direct Expenses + Venturer Personal Expenses = 350,000+150,000+30,000=530,000\text{₦}350,000 + \text{₦}150,000 + \text{₦}30,000 = \text{₦}530,000.
All expenditure incurred for the venture, whether disbursed from the Joint Bank Account or directly by a venturer, must be debited to the Joint Venture Account.
3
Compute net profit by taking the difference between total credits and total debits.
Net Profit = 790,000530,000=260,000\text{₦}790,000 - \text{₦}530,000 = \text{₦}260,000.
An excess of total revenue/credit entries over total cost/debit entries indicates the profit earned by the joint venture.

Key Concept

Calculation of Net Venture Profit in Separate Set of Books Method
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 6Question

In a consignment arrangement, what is the legal relationship between the consignor who dispatches the goods and the consignee who receives them?

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Answer: Principal and agent

Answer

The relationship between the consignor and consignee is that of principal and agent.
In consignment accounting, the consignor is the principal who retains ownership and risk, while the consignee is the agent employed to sell the goods for a commission.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the nature of a consignment transaction.
In a consignment transaction, the consignor dispatches goods to the consignee for the purpose of sale without transferring ownership.
Ownership and primary risks remain with the sender until the goods are sold to a third party.
2
Determine the legal relationship between the two parties.
Because the consignor acts as the owner and the consignee acts on their behalf for a commission, their legal relationship is principal and agent.
This distinguishes consignment from credit sales or partnership arrangements.

Key Concept

Principal-Agent Relationship in Consignment
Estimated Time:45s
Question 7Question

Chief Mensah consigned 500500 cases of goods costing 2,000\text{₦}2,000 per case to Ade. The consignor incurred the following expenses on dispatch: freight of 100,000\text{₦}100,000 and transit insurance of 50,000\text{₦}50,000.

Upon taking delivery, Ade paid 30,000\text{₦}30,000 for clearing and unloading, 40,000\text{₦}40,000 for godown rent, and 50,000\text{₦}50,000 for salesman commission and advertising. At the end of the period, Ade reported that 400400 cases were sold.

What is the total value of the unsold consignment stock to be credited to the Consignment Account?

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Answer: ₦236,000

Answer

The valuation of unsold consignment stock is ₦236,000.
The correct valuation of unsold stock is ₦236,000. Unsold stock is valued at cost plus a proportionate share of non-recurring expenses incurred by both consignor and consignee. The cost of 100 unsold cases is ₦200,000. Adding 1/5th of consignor freight/insurance (₦30,000) and 1/5th of consignee clearing/unloading charges (₦6,000) gives ₦236,000. Operational expenses like godown rent and selling expenses are recurring and must be excluded.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the proportion and basic cost of unsold stock
Unsold units = 500400=100500 - 400 = 100 cases. Fraction unsold = 100500=15\frac{100}{500} = \frac{1}{5}. Basic cost = 100×2,000=200,000100 \times \text{₦}2,000 = \text{₦}200,000.
Stock valuation begins with the cost price of the remaining physical inventory.
2
Calculate proportionate consignor non-recurring expenses
Total consignor expenses = 100,000+50,000=150,000\text{₦}100,000 + \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}150,000. Unsold share = 15×150,000=30,000\frac{1}{5} \times \text{₦}150,000 = \text{₦}30,000.
All expenses incurred by the consignor to bring goods to location (freight, insurance) are non-recurring and added to stock value.
3
Identify and calculate proportionate consignee non-recurring expenses
Non-recurring consignee expense = clearing/unloading (30,000\text{₦}30,000). Unsold share = 15×30,000=6,000\frac{1}{5} \times \text{₦}30,000 = \text{₦}6,000.
Only direct, non-recurring expenses incurred before goods reach the godown are capitalized into stock value. Recurring expenses (godown rent and selling expenses) are excluded.
4
Sum all components for total stock valuation
Total valuation = 200,000+30,000+6,000=236,000\text{₦}200,000 + \text{₦}30,000 + \text{₦}6,000 = \text{₦}236,000.
Combining cost price with proportionate direct expenses yields the valuation under accounting rules.

Key Concept

Valuation of Unsold Consignment Stock
Question 8Question

Kalu and Sule entered into a joint venture to deal in goods, sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:23:2 respectively, using the Memorandum Joint Venture method. Kalu supplied goods worth N60,000\text{N}60,000 and paid expenses of N4,000\text{N}4,000. Sule supplied goods costing N40,000\text{N}40,000 and paid expenses of N6,000\text{N}6,000. Sule sold all the venture goods for N150,000\text{N}150,000 and is entitled to a 5%5\% commission on total sales. What is the final cash settlement amount payable by Sule to Kalu upon closing the venture?

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Answer: N83,500\text{N}83,500

Answer

N83,500\text{N}83,500
Under the Memorandum Joint Venture method, net venture profit is found by deducting total costs (N60,000+N40,000=N100,000\text{N}60,000 + \text{N}40,000 = \text{N}100,000), total expenses (N4,000+N6,000=N10,000\text{N}4,000 + \text{N}6,000 = \text{N}10,000), and sales commission (5%×N150,000=N7,5005\% \times \text{N}150,000 = \text{N}7,500) from total revenue (N150,000\text{N}150,000), giving a profit of N32,500\text{N}32,500. Kalu's 3/53/5 profit share is N19,500\text{N}19,500. The amount due to Kalu from Sule (who holds the proceeds) is Kalu's cost (N60,000\text{N}60,000) plus Kalu's expenses (N4,000\text{N}4,000) plus Kalu's profit share (N19,500\text{N}19,500), totaling N83,500\text{N}83,500.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Sule's sales commission
Commission = 5%×N150,000=N7,5005\% \times \text{N}150,000 = \text{N}7,500
Sule is entitled to deduct his earned commission as an expense of the joint venture.
2
Prepare the Memorandum Joint Venture Account to determine total venture profit
Total Debits = \text{N}60,000 + \text{N}4,000 + \text{N}40,000 + \text{N}6,000 + \text{N}7,500 = \text{N}117,500. Total Credits (Sales) = \text{N}150,000. Net Profit = \text{N}150,000 - \text{N}117,500 = \text{N}32,500
The Memorandum Joint Venture Account combines all venture revenue and expenses to determine the net profit or loss.
3
Calculate Kalu's share of net profit
Kalu's Profit Share = 35×N32,500=N19,500\frac{3}{5} \times \text{N}32,500 = \text{N}19,500
Profits are shared according to the agreed ratio of 3:2.
4
Determine the final settlement amount payable by Sule to Kalu
Settlement = Goods supplied by Kalu (\text{N}60,000) + Expenses paid by Kalu (\text{N}4,000) + Kalu's Profit Share (\text{N}19,500) = \text{N}83,500
Sule collected all sales proceeds and must reimburse Kalu for his inputs plus his share of profit.

Key Concept

Final settlement calculation under Memorandum Joint Venture method
Question 9Question

Ade consigned goods to Chukwu and paid him a del-credere commission to guarantee payment from credit customers. During the trading period, Chukwu incurred bad debts from credit sales. How should these bad debts be recorded in Ade's ledger accounts?

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Answer: They are omitted completely from Ade's accounts because the bad debt loss is borne entirely by Chukwu

Answer

They are omitted completely from Ade's accounts because the bad debt loss is borne entirely by Chukwu.
Del-credere commission is an extra commission paid by the consignor to the consignee to bear the risk of bad debts arising from credit sales. Because the consignee assumes this risk, bad debts are not recorded in the consignor's ledger accounts (neither in the Consignment Account nor in the Consignee's Personal Account).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the nature of the commission granted to the consignee
Chukwu receives a del-credere commission, which specifically covers the risk of credit sales and potential bad debts.
Del-credere commission is paid to compensate the consignee for taking full responsibility for credit collection.
2
Determine the accounting treatment of bad debts in the consignor's books under a del-credere agreement
Since Chukwu bears the risk, Ade (the consignor) makes no entry for bad debts in the Consignment Account or Consignee Account.
The loss is absorbed by the consignee, so it does not affect the consignor's consignment profit or ledger accounts.

Key Concept

Accounting treatment of bad debts under del-credere commission in consignor's books
Estimated Time:45s
Question 10Question

Kalu consigned 100100 cases of goods costing 1,000\text{₦}1,000 per case to Bola. Kalu paid carriage and freight expenses of 10,000\text{₦}10,000. Bola received the consignment and sold 8080 cases, incurring non-recurring unloading charges of 5,000\text{₦}5,000 and recurring godown rent of 2,000\text{₦}2,000. What is the total valuation of the unsold consignment stock in Naira?

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Answer: 23000

Answer

The total value of the unsold consignment stock is 23,000\text{₦}23,000.
The valuation of unsold consignment stock is calculated as the base cost of unsold units plus the proportionate share of all direct/non-recurring expenses. Base cost (20×1,000=20,00020 \times \text{₦}1,000 = \text{₦}20,000) plus 20%20\% of consignor freight (2,000\text{₦}2,000) plus 20%20\% of consignee unloading charges (1,000\text{₦}1,000) equals 23,000\text{₦}23,000. Godown rent is a recurring cost and is excluded.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the number of unsold units
2020 cases (10080=20100 - 80 = 20 cases, or 20%20\% of the consignment)
Valuation is only performed on the proportion of goods remaining unsold.
2
Calculate the base cost of unsold stock
20 cases×1,000=20,00020 \text{ cases} \times \text{₦}1,000 = \text{₦}20,000
The base purchase/cost price of the remaining inventory.
3
Add proportionate consignor expenses
20100×10,000=2,000\frac{20}{100} \times \text{₦}10,000 = \text{₦}2,000
All direct non-recurring expenses incurred by the consignor to send the goods are added proportionally to the stock value.
4
Add proportionate non-recurring consignee expenses
20100×5,000=1,000\frac{20}{100} \times \text{₦}5,000 = \text{₦}1,000
Only non-recurring direct expenses (unloading charges) incurred before goods reach the godown are added. Recurring expenses like godown rent are excluded.
5
Calculate total valuation of unsold stock
\text{₦}20,000 + \text{₦}2,000 + \text{₦}1,000 = \text{₦}23,000
Total unsold stock value equals base cost plus proportionate direct expenses.

Key Concept

Valuation of Unsold Consignment Stock
Question 11Question

Bala consigned goods to Okon to be sold on commission. Okon sold goods worth ₦200,000 for cash and ₦300,000 on credit. Under the agreement, Okon is entitled to an ordinary commission of 5%5\% on total sales and a del-credere commission of 2%2\% on total sales. During the consignment period, a customer defaulted on credit sales, resulting in a bad debt of ₦15,000. Assuming Okon incurred no other expenses, what is the net amount payable by Okon to Bala?

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Answer: ₦465,000

Answer

The net amount payable by Okon to Bala is ₦465,000.
Total sales equal ₦500,000. Ordinary commission (5%5\%) is ₦25,000 and del-credere commission (2%2\%) is ₦10,000, bringing total commission to ₦35,000. Because the consignee receives a del-credere commission, credit losses (bad debts) are borne entirely by the consignee. Deducting the total commission of ₦35,000 from gross proceeds of ₦500,000 yields ₦465,000 payable to the consignor.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Sales
Total Sales = ₦200,000 (Cash) + ₦300,000 (Credit) = ₦500,000
Commission percentages are applied to total sales as specified in the consignment agreement.
2
Calculate Ordinary and Del-Credere Commissions
Ordinary Commission = 5% of ₦500,000 = ₦25,000; Del-Credere Commission = 2% of ₦500,000 = ₦10,000; Total Commission = ₦35,000
Both commissions are computed based on total sales.
3
Determine Bad Debt Responsibility
Bad debt of ₦15,000 is absorbed by Okon (consignee).
The granting of a del-credere commission shifts the liability for credit losses from consignor to consignee.
4
Compute Net Amount Due to Consignor
Net Amount Due = ₦500,000 - ₦35,000 = ₦465,000
Consignee deducts only total commission from gross sales before remitting proceeds.

Key Concept

Del-Credere Commission and Bad Debt Treatment in Consignment Accounts
Question 12Question

Chief Folari consigned 500500 cases of goods to Danjuma at 2,000\text{₦}2,000 per case and paid 50,000\text{₦}50,000 for freight and insurance. Danjuma sold 400400 cases for 1,120,000\text{₦}1,120,000 and incurred 50,000\text{₦}50,000 in total handling and selling expenses. Danjuma is entitled to a 5%5\% ordinary commission and a 2.5%2.5\% del-credere commission on total sales. Prior to settlement, Danjuma sent an advance of 300,000\text{₦}300,000 by bank draft. If credit customers defaulted resulting in bad debts of 15,000\text{₦}15,000, what is the net amount remittable by Danjuma to Chief Folari in final settlement of his account?

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Answer: ₦686,000

Answer

The net amount remittable by Danjuma to Chief Folari is ₦686,000.
In the consignor's books, the consignee's personal account is debited with the total sales revenue generated (₦1,120,000) and credited with allowable deductions: consignee expenses (₦50,000), ordinary commission of 5% (₦56,000), del-credere commission of 2.5% (₦28,000), and the advance payment received (₦300,000). Because a del-credere commission was granted, bad debts resulting from credit sales are absorbed entirely by the consignee and do not enter the consignor's ledger accounts. Subtracting total credits (₦434,000) from total debits (₦1,120,000) yields a net remittable balance of ₦686,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine total debit entries in Danjuma's Personal Account in Chief Folari's ledger
Debit = Total Sales Proceeds realized = ₦1,120,000
The consignee is debited for the gross sales value realized from consigned goods.
2
Calculate ordinary commission and del-credere commission
Ordinary Commission = 5% of ₦1,120,000 = ₦56,000; Del-Credere Commission = 2.5% of ₦1,120,000 = ₦28,000
Both commissions are computed as a percentage of gross sales realized.
3
Determine credit entries and impact of bad debts
Credit items = Consignee Expenses (₦50,000) + Ordinary Commission (₦56,000) + Del-Credere Commission (₦28,000) + Advance Payment (₦300,000) = ₦434,000. Bad debts (₦15,000) are ignored in the consignor's books because del-credere commission was granted.
The consignee is credited for expenses incurred, commissions earned, and advance payments made. Since del-credere commission is paid, credit loss is borne by the consignee.
4
Calculate the final ledger account balance (net remittable amount)
Balance = Total Debits - Total Credits = ₦1,120,000 - ₦434,000 = ₦686,000
Subtracting credit deductions from sales proceeds gives the final balance due from the consignee.

Key Concept

Accounting for Consignee Ledger Account under Del-Credere Commission structure
Question 13Question

Audu consigned 400400 cartons of goods costing 5,000\text{₦}5,000 per carton to Emeka. Audu paid carriage of 80,000\text{₦}80,000 and transit insurance of 40,000\text{₦}40,000. Emeka received the consignment and paid landing charges of 60,000\text{₦}60,000, godown rent of 30,000\text{₦}30,000, and selling expenses of 50,000\text{₦}50,000. At the end of the accounting period, Emeka reported that 300300 cartons had been sold. What is the total valuation of the unsold consignment stock in Naira?

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Answer: 545000

Answer

The total valuation of the unsold consignment stock is ₦545,000.
Unsold consignment stock is valued at cost plus a proportionate share of all non-recurring (direct) expenses incurred by both the consignor and consignee. The total non-recurring expenses are ₦120,000 (consignor carriage and transit insurance) plus ₦60,000 (consignee landing charges), totaling ₦180,000. Since 100 out of 400 cartons remain unsold (1/4 of total consignment), the proportionate direct expense share is ₦45,000. Adding this to the basic cost of 100 cartons (₦500,000) gives a final valuation of ₦545,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the quantity of unsold stock and its basic cost price
Unsold units = 400 - 300 = 100 units. Basic cost = 100 × ₦5,000 = ₦500,000.
Stock valuation starts with the original cost price of the unsold units.
2
Identify non-recurring (direct) expenses incurred by both consignor and consignee
Consignor expenses (carriage + transit insurance) = ₦80,000 + ₦40,000 = ₦120,000. Consignee non-recurring expenses (landing charges) = ₦60,000. Total direct expenses = ₦180,000.
Only direct/non-recurring expenses incurred to bring goods to their present location are included in unsold stock valuation. Recurring expenses (godown rent and selling expenses) are excluded.
3
Apportion the direct non-recurring expenses to the unsold stock
Proportionate share = (100 / 400) × ₦180,000 = ₦45,000.
Direct expenses are distributed proportionally based on the ratio of unsold units to total units consigned.
4
Sum basic cost price and proportionate direct expenses
Valuation of unsold stock = ₦500,000 + ₦45,000 = ₦545,000.
The final inventory value is the sum of basic cost and allocated non-recurring expenses.

Key Concept

Valuation of Unsold Consignment Stock incorporating cost price and proportionate non-recurring expenses
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 14Question

Bisi dispatched 250250 bags of rice costing 20,000\text{₦}20,000 per bag to Okon on consignment. Bisi incurred freight of 150,000\text{₦}150,000 and transit insurance of 50,000\text{₦}50,000. Okon took delivery of the goods and paid clearing charges of 100,000\text{₦}100,000, godown rent of 60,000\text{₦}60,000, and advertising expenses of 40,000\text{₦}40,000. At the end of the period, Okon had sold 200200 bags. What is the value of the unsold consignment stock?

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Answer: 1,060,000\text{₦}1,060,000

Answer

1,060,000\text{₦}1,060,000
The value of unsold consignment stock is determined by adding the proportionate share of all non-recurring expenses (incurred by both consignor and consignee) to the basic cost price of the unsold units. In this scenario, 5050 out of 250250 bags (20%20\%) remain unsold. The cost is 1,000,000\text{₦}1,000,000. Consignor expenses (freight and insurance) total 200,000\text{₦}200,000, of which 20%20\% is 40,000\text{₦}40,000. Consignee direct non-recurring expenses (clearing charges) are 100,000\text{₦}100,000, of which 20%20\% is 20,000\text{₦}20,000. Godown rent and advertising are recurring selling expenses and are excluded. Thus, total stock value = 1,000,000+40,000+20,000=1,060,000\text{₦}1,000,000 + \text{₦}40,000 + \text{₦}20,000 = \text{₦}1,060,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the number and cost price of unsold bags
Unsold quantity = 250200=50250 - 200 = 50 bags. Cost of unsold stock = 50×20,000=1,000,00050 \times \text{₦}20,000 = \text{₦}1,000,000.
Unsold stock ratio is 50250=15\frac{50}{250} = \frac{1}{5} (or 20%20\%).
2
Calculate the proportionate share of consignor's direct non-recurring expenses
Total consignor expenses = 150,000+50,000=200,000\text{₦}150,000 + \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}200,000. Proportionate share = 15×200,000=40,000\frac{1}{5} \times \text{₦}200,000 = \text{₦}40,000.
All expenses paid by consignor to bring goods into saleable location/condition are non-recurring and must be apportioned.
3
Identify and calculate the proportionate share of consignee's direct non-recurring expenses
Consignee direct non-recurring expense (clearing charges) = 100,000\text{₦}100,000. Proportionate share = 15×100,000=20,000\frac{1}{5} \times \text{₦}100,000 = \text{₦}20,000.
Godown rent (60,000\text{₦}60,000) and advertising (40,000\text{₦}40,000) are recurring/selling expenses and must be excluded from stock valuation.
4
Sum up the components to find total valuation of unsold stock
Valuation = 1,000,000+40,000+20,000=1,060,000\text{₦}1,000,000 + \text{₦}40,000 + \text{₦}20,000 = \text{₦}1,060,000.
Total value of unsold consignment stock includes prime cost plus proportionate direct non-recurring expenses of both consignor and consignee.

Key Concept

Valuation of Unsold Consignment Stock
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 15Question

Kalu consigned 1,000 crates of soft drinks costing ₦2,000 per crate to an agent in Enugu. He paid carriage of ₦150,000 and insurance of ₦50,000. During transit, 100 crates were completely destroyed in an accident. What is the value of the abnormal loss in Naira (₦) to be credited to the Consignment Account?

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Answer: 220000

Answer

The value of the abnormal loss to be credited to the Consignment Account is ₦220,000.
Abnormal loss is valued at cost plus its proportionate share of consignor expenses. Total outlay for 1,000 crates is ₦2,000,000 + ₦150,000 + ₦50,000 = ₦2,200,000, giving a cost per crate of ₦2,200. The 100 crates lost in transit are therefore valued at 100 × ₦2,200 = ₦220,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total prime cost of the consigned goods
1,000 crates × ₦2,000 = ₦2,000,000
Determine the basic purchase price of all items dispatched.
2
Sum all direct expenses incurred by the consignor prior to transit loss
₦150,000 (carriage) + ₦50,000 (insurance) = ₦200,000; Total outlay = ₦2,200,000
Consignor expenses add to the capital cost of the goods before reaching the destination.
3
Determine the effective cost per unit including consignor expenses
₦2,200,000 / 1,000 crates = ₦2,200 per crate
Find the unit cost to properly allocate values to lost items.
4
Compute the total valuation of the abnormal loss
100 crates × ₦2,200 = ₦220,000
Abnormal loss must be valued at cost plus a proportionate share of non-recurring expenses incurred up to the point of loss.

Key Concept

Valuation of Abnormal Loss in Consignment Accounting
Question 16Question

Zainab and Chidi opened a Joint Bank Account to execute a joint venture in imported fabrics, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:23:2. Zainab and Chidi contributed 1,500,000\text{₦}1,500,000 and 1,000,000\text{₦}1,000,000 respectively into the Joint Bank. Goods costing 1,800,000\text{₦}1,800,000 were paid for from the Joint Bank, and freight charges of 120,000\text{₦}120,000 were also paid from the Joint Bank. Zainab supplied additional materials valued at 250,000\text{₦}250,000 from her personal stock. Chidi incurred advertising expenses of 80,000\text{₦}80,000 from his personal funds and was entitled to a 5%5\% commission on gross sales for managing the venture. Total sales proceeds of 3,000,000\text{₦}3,000,000 were deposited into the Joint Bank Account. At the close of the venture, Zainab took over unsold goods valued at 150,000\text{₦}150,000. What is the final cash amount in Naira (\text{₦}) paid to Chidi from the Joint Bank Account to close his account?

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Answer: 1530000

Answer

The final cash amount paid to Chidi from the Joint Bank Account to settle his ledger account is ₦1,530,000.
The final cash settlement is determined by finding the closing balance of Chidi's personal ledger account. Total revenue earned by the venture is ₦3,150,000 (₦3,000,000 cash sales + ₦150,000 stock taken by Zainab). Total expenses equal ₦2,400,000 (₦1,800,000 purchases + ₦120,000 freight + ₦250,000 materials supplied by Zainab + ₦80,000 advertising paid by Chidi + ₦150,000 commission earned by Chidi). The net profit is ₦750,000, of which Chidi's 2/5 share is ₦300,000. Crediting Chidi's account with his capital contribution (₦1,000,000), advertising expenses paid (₦80,000), commission (₦150,000), and profit share (₦300,000) gives a final settlement amount of ₦1,530,000 paid to him from the Joint Bank Account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Chidi's management commission on gross sales.
Commission = 5% × ₦3,000,000 = ₦150,000
Chidi is entitled to a 5% commission on total sales proceeds generated by the joint venture.
2
Determine total income credited to the Joint Venture Account.
Total Credits = ₦3,000,000 (Sales) + ₦150,000 (Unsold stock taken over by Zainab) = ₦3,150,000
Both sales proceeds and the value of inventory taken over by co-venturers represent income to the venture.
3
Determine total costs and expenses debited to the Joint Venture Account.
Total Debits = ₦1,800,000 (Purchases) + ₦120,000 (Freight) + ₦250,000 (Zainab's materials) + ₦80,000 (Chidi's advertising) + ₦150,000 (Chidi's commission) = ₦2,400,000
All direct venture costs paid via Joint Bank, personal expenditure by venturers, and earned commission are venture expenses.
4
Calculate the overall net profit of the joint venture.
Net Profit = Total Income (₦3,150,000) - Total Expenses (₦2,400,000) = ₦750,000
Net profit is the excess of total venture revenue over total venture costs.
5
Calculate Chidi's share of the net profit using the profit-sharing ratio of 3:2.
Chidi's Share of Profit = (2 / 5) × ₦750,000 = ₦300,000
Chidi receives 2 parts out of the total 5 parts of the net joint venture profit.
6
Calculate the closing credit balance on Chidi's Personal Account.
Chidi's Balance = ₦1,000,000 (Initial Capital) + ₦80,000 (Advertising paid) + ₦150,000 (Commission) + ₦300,000 (Share of profit) = ₦1,530,000
Chidi's ledger account is credited with all cash contributed, personal expenses incurred on behalf of the venture, commission earned, and his profit share.

Key Concept

Final cash settlement in joint venture accounts using a separate set of books
Question 17Question

Kalu Enterprise consigned 200200 cartons of goods to Bisi Traders at a cost price of 5,000\text{₦}5,000 per carton. Kalu paid 40,000\text{₦}40,000 for freight and insurance. Bisi Traders sold 150150 cartons at 6,000\text{₦}6,000 per carton and incurred selling expenses of 20,000\text{₦}20,000. Bisi Traders is entitled to a 5%5\% ordinary commission and a 2.5%2.5\% del-credere commission on total sales. During the period, bad debts arising from credit sales amounted to 15,000\text{₦}15,000. What is the net amount Bisi Traders will remit to Kalu Enterprise?

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Answer: \text{₦}812,500

Answer

The net amount to be remitted by Bisi Traders to Kalu Enterprise is 812,500\text{₦}812,500.
The correct net amount remitted is calculated by taking total sales proceeds of 900,000\text{₦}900,000 (150×6,000150 \times \text{₦}6,000) and subtracting the consignee's allowable deductions: selling expenses of 20,000\text{₦}20,000 and total commission of 67,500\text{₦}67,500 (7.5%7.5\% of 900,000\text{₦}900,000). Because Bisi Traders receives a del-credere commission, bad debts are borne entirely by the consignee and are not deducted from the consignor's funds, giving a net balance of 812,500\text{₦}812,500.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total gross sales proceeds realized by Bisi Traders.
Total Sales = 150 cartons×6,000=900,000150 \text{ cartons} \times \text{₦}6,000 = \text{₦}900,000.
This represents the total credit entry to Bisi Traders' account in Kalu's ledger.
2
Calculate the total commission earned by Bisi Traders (ordinary + del-credere).
Total Commission Rate = 5%+2.5%=7.5%5\% + 2.5\% = 7.5\%. Total Commission = 7.5%×900,000=67,5007.5\% \times \text{₦}900,000 = \text{₦}67,500.
Bisi Traders is entitled to deduct both ordinary and del-credere commissions from the sales proceeds.
3
Determine the treatment of bad debts and calculate total allowable deductions.
Bad debts of 15,000\text{₦}15,000 are absorbed by Bisi Traders because a del-credere commission was paid. Total Deductions = Expenses (20,000\text{₦}20,000) + Commission (67,500\text{₦}67,500) = 87,500\text{₦}87,500.
Del-credere commission guarantees payment from buyers, shifting credit risk from consignor to consignee.
4
Compute the net remittance balance in the Consignee Account.
Net Remittance = Total Sales (900,000\text{₦}900,000) - Total Deductions (87,500\text{₦}87,500) = 812,500\text{₦}812,500.
This is the net cash/bank draft balance owing from Bisi Traders to Kalu Enterprise.

Key Concept

Accounting for Consignee Personal Account and Del-Credere Commission in Consignor's Ledger
Question 18Question

Tunde consigned 600600 cases of electrical appliances costing 15,000\text{₦}15,000 per case to Chidi. Tunde incurred freight charges of 360,000\text{₦}360,000, transit insurance of 180,000\text{₦}180,000, and loading costs of 60,000\text{₦}60,000. Upon receiving the goods, Chidi paid dock dues of 120,000\text{₦}120,000, clearing charges of 180,000\text{₦}180,000, godown rent of 90,000\text{₦}90,000, and advertising expenses of 60,000\text{₦}60,000. At the end of the accounting period, Chidi had successfully sold 450450 cases.

What is the correct valuation of the unsold consignment stock to be credited to the Consignment Account?

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Answer: 2,475,000\text{₦}2,475,000

Answer

2,475,000\text{₦}2,475,000
The valuation of unsold consignment stock consists of the basic cost of unsold units plus a proportionate share of all direct (non-recurring) expenses incurred by both the consignor and the consignee. Here, 150150 out of 600600 cases (25%25\%) remain unsold. Basic cost = 2,250,000\text{₦}2,250,000. Proportionate consignor expenses (freight, transit insurance, loading) = 25%×600,000=150,00025\% \times \text{₦}600,000 = \text{₦}150,000. Proportionate consignee non-recurring expenses (dock dues and clearing charges) = 25%×300,000=75,00025\% \times \text{₦}300,000 = \text{₦}75,000. Adding these together yields 2,475,000\text{₦}2,475,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the proportion of unsold consignment stock.
Unsold cases = 600450=150600 - 450 = 150 cases. Unsold fraction = 150600=14\frac{150}{600} = \frac{1}{4} (or 25%25\%).
Stock valuation requires calculating the proportionate cost and direct expenses for the unsold units.
2
Calculate the basic cost price of the unsold units.
150 cases×15,000=2,250,000150 \text{ cases} \times \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}2,250,000.
The base value of inventory is calculated using the unit purchase/cost price.
3
Calculate the proportionate direct expenses incurred by the consignor (Tunde).
Total consignor expenses = 360,000+180,000+60,000=600,000\text{₦}360,000 + \text{₦}180,000 + \text{₦}60,000 = \text{₦}600,000.
Proportionate consignor expenses = 14×600,000=150,000\frac{1}{4} \times \text{₦}600,000 = \text{₦}150,000.
All direct expenses paid by the consignor to bring goods into location and condition must be apportioned to unsold stock.
4
Identify and calculate proportionate non-recurring direct expenses incurred by the consignee (Chidi).
Consignee non-recurring expenses = Dock dues (120,000\text{₦}120,000) + Clearing charges (180,000\text{₦}180,000) = ���300,000\text{���}300,000.
Proportionate consignee non-recurring expenses = 14×300,000=75,000\frac{1}{4} \times \text{₦}300,000 = \text{₦}75,000.
(Note: Godown rent and advertising are recurring selling/administrative expenses and are excluded).
Only non-recurring direct expenses paid by the consignee prior to goods reaching the warehouse are added to stock valuation.
5
Sum up the basic cost and proportionate direct expenses to get total stock valuation.
Total Stock Value = 2,250,000+150,000+75,000=2,475,000\text{₦}2,250,000 + \text{₦}150,000 + \text{₦}75,000 = \text{₦}2,475,000.
Unsold consignment stock valuation includes cost price plus proportionate consignor direct expenses plus proportionate consignee direct non-recurring expenses.

Key Concept

Valuation of Unsold Consignment Stock
Question 19Question

Femi and Ibrahim entered into a joint venture to trade in surplus industrial machinery, maintaining a separate set of books. They agreed to share profits and losses in the ratio of 3:23:2, respectively. They opened a Joint Bank account with initial contributions of 1,200,000\text{₦}1,200,000 from Femi and 800,000\text{₦}800,000 from Ibrahim. Purchases paid directly from the Joint Bank amounted to 1,500,000\text{₦}1,500,000, while Femi supplied additional goods from his own business stock valued at 300,000\text{₦}300,000. Ibrahim paid carriage and handling expenses of 100,000\text{₦}100,000 from his personal bank account, and general venture expenses of 150,000\text{₦}150,000 were paid out of the Joint Bank. Femi was entitled to a management commission of 5%5\% on total gross sales proceeds. Total sales cash proceeds deposited into the Joint Bank were 2,400,000\text{₦}2,400,000, and the remaining unsold inventory was taken over by Ibrahim at an agreed valuation of 200,000\text{₦}200,000. What is the final amount in Naira (\text{₦}) payable to Femi from the Joint Bank Account upon final cash settlement?

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Answer: 1878000

Answer

The final amount payable to Femi from the Joint Bank Account upon settlement is ₦1,878,000.
To find the amount payable to Femi, compute the Net Profit of the Joint Venture Account first. Total credits are ₦2,600,000 (sales of ₦2,400,000 plus inventory taken over by Ibrahim at ₦200,000). Total debits are ₦2,170,000 (purchases ₦1,500,000 + stock supplied by Femi ₦300,000 + expenses by Ibrahim ₦100,000 + Joint Bank expenses ₦150,000 + Femi's commission of ₦120,000). The net venture profit is ₦430,000, of which Femi receives 3/5 = ₦258,000. Adding all amounts due to Femi in his personal account (Capital ₦1,200,000 + Goods ₦300,000 + Commission ₦120,000 + Profit Share ₦258,000) gives a final settlement of ₦1,878,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Femi's management commission
₦120,000
Management commission is 5% of total gross sales proceeds of ₦2,400,000.
2
Calculate total credits in the Joint Venture Account
₦2,600,000
Total revenue includes cash sales deposited into Joint Bank (₦2,400,000) plus inventory taken over by Ibrahim (₦200,000).
3
Calculate total debits in the Joint Venture Account
₦2,170,000
Sum of purchases (₦1,500,000), goods supplied by Femi (₦300,000), expenses by Ibrahim (₦100,000), Joint Bank expenses (₦150,000), and commission (₦120,000).
4
Calculate net profit of the joint venture
₦430,000
Net Profit = Total Credits (₦2,600,000) - Total Debits (₦2,170,000).
5
Determine Femi's share of net profit
₦258,000
Femi's ratio is 3/5 of ₦430,000.
6
Determine final cash payable to Femi from Femi's Personal Account
₦1,878,000
Femi's credit balance = Capital (₦1,200,000) + Stock supplied (₦300,000) + Commission (₦120,000) + Share of profit (₦258,000).

Key Concept

Final settlement calculation in Joint Venture accounting under the separate set of books method
Question 20Question

Under a consignment agreement, if the consignor pays a del-credere commission to the consignee, who bears the loss arising from bad debts on credit sales?

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Answer: The consignee

Answer

The consignee bears the financial loss arising from bad debts when a del-credere commission is received.
Del-credere commission is specifically paid by the consignor to compensate the consignee for taking on credit risk. Therefore, when del-credere commission is paid, the consignee must absorb any bad debt losses.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the purpose of a del-credere commission in consignment accounts.
Del-credere commission is an extra allowance paid to a consignee for taking on the risk of bad debts on credit sales.
By accepting this commission, the consignee guarantees payment of credit sales to the consignor.
2
Determine who absorbs the loss when credit customers default.
Because the consignee has received del-credere commission, any bad debt loss is debited to the consignee's own account rather than charged to the consignor.
The risk of non-payment shifts entirely from the consignor to the consignee.

Key Concept

Del-Credere Commission and Bad Debt Risk Allocation
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