Question:

From the following information of CN Ltd., prepare a common size Statement of Profit and Loss for the years ended 31st March, 2023 and 31st March, 2024 :

Statement of Profit (in ₹)

Particulars 2023–24 (₹)2022–23 (₹)
Revenue from Operations40,00,00020,00,000
Less: Purchase of Stock-in-Trade8,00,0004,00,000
Less: Other Expenses4,00,0002,00,000
Profit Before Tax28,00,00014,00,000
Less: Tax @ 50%14,00,0007,00,000
Net Profit After Tax14,00,0007,00,000

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Always calculate items in common size statements as percentage of revenue to analyse efficiency and cost structure across years.
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Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Compute Total Profit Before Tax
For 2023-24:
Gross Profit = ₹ 40,00,000 – ₹ 8,00,000 – ₹ 4,00,000 = ₹ 28,00,000
Tax = 50% × ₹ 28,00,000 = ₹ 14,00,000
Profit After Tax = ₹ 14,00,000 For 2022-23:
Gross Profit = ₹ 20,00,000 – ₹ 4,00,000 – ₹ 2,00,000 = ₹ 14,00,000
Tax = 50% × ₹ 14,00,000 = ₹ 7,00,000
Profit After Tax = ₹ 7,00,000

Step 2: Common Size Statement

Particulars 2023–24 (%)2022–23 (%)
Revenue from Operations100.00100.00
Purchase of Stock-in-Trade20.0020.00
Other Expenses10.0010.00
Profit Before Tax70.0070.00
Tax @ 50%35.0035.00
Profit After Tax35.0035.00

Explanation: All items are expressed as a percentage of Revenue from Operations (assumed as base = 100%). The profitability structure remained unchanged across both years.

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