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Samuel Ltd went into voluntary liquidation on 30 June 2018, its summarised statement of financial position then being:

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The assets were realised by the liquidator as follows:

Land and Buildings $220,000 (before selling expenses of $22,000)

Inventories 95,000

Accounts receivable 85,500

Other Payables allowed $11,000 discount, Accounts payable were paid in full. Other costs included liquidation costs of $8,500; Liquidators remuneration $25,000; Employee entitlements $9,500.

The mortgage holder sold the equipment for $208,000.

Required:

Record the above in the 1. Liquidation account, 2. Liquidators Cash account and 3. Shareholders Distribution account.

Liabilities and Equity Share capital: 150,000 shares fully paid Retained earnings Equipment loan Accounts payable Other payables Samuel Ltd Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2018 Assets $ 300,000 Land and Buildings less accum depreciation 20,000 180,000 Equipment (carrying amt) 73,000 Cash at Bank 62,000 Inventories Accounts receivable $ 635,000 $ 435,000 (220,000) 215,000 192,000 32,500 108,000 87,500 $ 635,000

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