Explain what the phrase ‘accumulated fund’ means.
Calculate the accumulated fund at 1 April 2018.
Prepare the subscriptions account for the year ended 31 March 2019.
Prepare an extract from the statement of financial position at 31 March 2019 to show how the balances on the subscriptions account are recorded.
Discuss two ways, other than a life membership scheme, by which the club could raise its future annual surplus.
Discuss whether the treasurer’s suggested accounting treatment for life membership is correct. Support your answer by referring to any relevant accounting concept.