VIPSolutionsAct like a helpful tutor and exlain me :Cash receipts journal 1] VAT input 1207.50] 153 300,00 22190000 1780.00) Purchases journal 1 Trade payables column 15295000 Trade receivables column 291812,50 Purchases returns journal 1 Trade payables column 17 307,50] Trade receivables column 12 880,00] On 1 February 202, the VAT input account had an opening balance of R42 000 and the VAT output account had an opening balance of R63 000. The applicable VAT rate is 15%. Using the above information, compile the VAT output account in the general ledger as at 28 February 20.2, including the final closing transfer. Instructions: 1. Use a full stop to indicate any decimals (eg: 1000.01) 2. Round off to the second decimal after the full stop (eg: 50.56) 3. Only show the amount, do not show the R (eg: 12141.72) 4. Keep the ledger entries strictly according to the information given. GENERAL SPAZA SHOP ‘GENERAL LEDGER
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Act like a helpful tutor and exlain me :
Cash receipts journal 1]
VAT input 1207.50]
153 300,00
22190000
1780.00)
Purchases journal 1
Trade payables column 15295000
Trade receivables column 291812,50
Purchases returns journal 1
Trade payables column 17 307,50]
Trade receivables column 12 880,00]
On 1 February 202, the VAT input account had an opening balance of R42 000 and the VAT output account had an opening balance of
R63 000.
The applicable VAT rate is 15%.
Using the above information, compile the VAT output account in the general ledger as at 28 February 20.2, including the
final closing transfer.
Instructions:
1. Use a full stop to indicate any decimals (eg: 1000.01)
2. Round off to the second decimal after the full stop (eg: 50.56)
3. Only show the amount, do not show the R (eg: 12141.72)
4. Keep the ledger entries strictly according to the information given.
GENERAL SPAZA SHOP
‘GENERAL LEDGER
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Absolutely, let's break this down step-by-step so you can understand how to compile the **VAT Output Account** in the general ledger.
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## **Step 1: Understand VAT Output**
- **VAT Output** is the VAT collected on sales (i.e., the VAT you charge your customers).
- You need to record all VAT Output from your sales and returns, and then close the account at the end of the period.
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## **Step 2: Identify Transactions Affecting VAT Output**
From the journals above:
- **Cash receipts journal (VAT input)**: Ignore for VAT **Output**.
- **Cash receipts journal (Sales column)**: Ignore, VAT is already calculated.
- **Cash payments journal (VAT output)**: **1,780.00** (This is additional VAT Output, usually from cash sales.)
- **Sales journal (Trade receivables column)**: **291,812.50** (This is total sales; we need to calculate VAT Output from this.)
- **Sales returns journal (Trade receivables column)**: **12,880.00** (This amount reduces VAT Output; it’s a return from customers.)
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## **Step 3: Opening Balance**
- **VAT Output opening balance:** **63,000.00** (Credit balance)
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## **Step 4: Calculate VAT Output for the Period**
### 1. **VAT on Credit Sales (Sales Journal):**
- Sales: **291,812.50**
- VAT Output = (Sales x 15%) = 291,812.50 x 0.15 = **43,771.88**
### 2. **Add VAT Output from Cash Payments Journal:**
- Direct VAT Output: **1,780.00**
### 3. **Less VAT on Sales Returns:**
- Sales returns: **12,880.00**
- VAT Output to reverse = 12,880.00 x 0.15 = **1,932.00**
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## **Step 5: Prepare the VAT Output Account**
### **VAT Output Account in General Ledger**
| Date | Details | Debit (decreases) | Credit (increases) |
|-------------|------------------|-------------------|--------------------|
| Feb 1 | Balance b/d | | 63,000.00 |
| Feb 28 | Sales (credit) | | 43,771.88 |
| Feb 28 | Cash Sales | | 1,780.00 |
| Feb 28 | Sales Returns | 1,932.00 | |
| Feb 28 | Closing transfer | ? | |
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## **Step 6: Calculate the Closing Balance**
1. **Total Credit Side (Increases):**
- Opening balance: **63,000.00**
- VAT on credit sales: **43,771.88**
- VAT on cash sales: **1,780.00**
- **Total:** 63,000.00 + 43,771.88 + 1,780.00 = **108,551.88**
2. **Total Debit Side (Decreases):**
- Sales returns: **1,932.00**
3. **Closing Transfer:**
- Closing balance (to clear the account) will be the difference:
- **108,551.88 - 1,932.00 = 106,619.88**
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## **Step 7: Present the VAT Output Account**
### **VAT OUTPUT ACCOUNT**
| Date | Details | Debit | Credit |
|-------------|--------------------|----------|-------------|
| Feb 1 | Balance b/d | | 63,000.00 |
| Feb 28 | Sales (credit) | | 43,771.88 |
| Feb 28 | Cash Payments (VAT Output) | | 1,780.00 |
| Feb 28 | Sales Returns | 1,932.00 | |
| Feb 28 | Closing Transfer | 106,619.88 | |
#### **Total both sides: 108,551.88**
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## **Summary Table**
| Debit (Dr) | Credit (Cr) |
|----------------------|---------------------|
| Sales Returns: 1,932.00 | Balance b/d: 63,000.00 |
| Closing Transfer: 106,619.88 | Sales (credit): 43,771.88 |
| | Cash Payments: 1,780.00 |
| **Total: 108,551.88** | **Total: 108,551.88** |
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