15 August 2012
One of my party purchased plot in 50% partnership of Rs.10 lacs . it was showed in both of them account at Rs.5 lacs Next year they started construction on that plot for residential flat. for that purpose they opened a joint account under their personal name. They got Rs.20 lacs as deposit of flat booking and all the expenses are made from that account
So how to show in balance sheet the amount of deposit, expenses and joint a/c
15 August 2012
You need to write the accounts of the BUSINESS. The anomalies to be ignored and be regularised in due course of time. Ask them to decide the name of the BUSINESS. Open the current account. Make a deed of this Joint Venture and so on.
15 August 2012
Make a deed right now stating the full disclosure facts. It should amount to RATIFICATION as is called under companies act. Then the things will be easy for the accounts writer.
16 August 2012
Yes. Make a preliminary MOU (Memorandum of Understanding between the parties so to do) As an accountant, then you can show it under the books of JV/AOP/partnership.. as the case may be.