i) Low national and per capita Income among the majority
ii) High rates of unemployment among Kenyans hence low PAYE
iii) Disparity in income distribution – majority are poor and not paying taxes
iv) Negative attitude among the majority on payment of taxes
v) High rates of tax evasion among Kenyans
vi) Corrupt KRA officials who do not remit tax revenues / collusion with tax payers.
vii) Very few categories of taxes by KRA (mainly on incomes)
viii) High cost of tax collection exceeding revenues.
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The following balances relate to Maendeleo Electrical Enterprise as at 31st December, 2014.
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The following balances relate to Maendeleo Electrical Enterprise as at 31st December, 2014.
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Machinery 1,240,000
Stock 190,000
Debtors 150,000
Motor vehicle 1,100,000
Cash- in- hand 150,000
Creditors 270,000
Bank overdraft 130,000
10 year bank loan 1,200,000
Capital 1,660,000
Drawings 750,000
Net profit 320,000
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Prepare a balance sheet as at 31st December, 2014 clearly showing:
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September 2, 2019
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August 20, 2019
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August 20, 2019
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August 20, 2019
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August 20, 2019
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August 20, 2019
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August 20, 2019
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August 19, 2019
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August 19, 2019
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