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abnormal gain treatment

SSohan4y ago
What is the correct treatment for an abnormal gain at the end of the year in process costing? 1. Carried forward as a credit balance in the abnormal gain account 2. Carried forward as a debit balance in the abnormal gain account 3. Written off as a debit to the statement of profit or loss 4. Written off as a credit to the statement of profit or loss Sir I didn't understand the question. the abnormal gain is credited to the abnormal gain a/c and then after debiting the a/c with the scrap proceeds, the actual gain is then credited to the SOPL and hence the abnormal gain a/c is debited. Which part is the question about? Please explain the ans is 4.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor4y ago#1
The answer is 4. 1 and 2 are not correct because we do not carry forward a balance on the abnormal gain account. 4 is correct because, as you have stated, rather than carry forward a balance we credit the SOPL with the amount of the gain.
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