Question 1
If you want to ensure that your money will be secured if cheques sent are wasted in the post, you should
A. Always pay by cash
B. Cross your Cheques Account Payee only, Not Negotiable
C. Always get the money in person
D. Not use the postal service in future
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Question 2
Which of these best explains fixed assets?
A. Are bought to be used in the business
B. Are expensive items bought for the business
C. Are items which will not wear out quickly
D. Are of long life and are not purchased specifically for resale
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Question 3
Gross profit is
A. Cost of goods sold + Opening stock
B. Excess of sales over cost of goods sold
C. Sales fewer Purchases
D. Net profit fewer expenses of the period
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Question 4
If it is required to maintain fixed capitals then the partners shares of profits must be
A. Credited to capital accounts
B. Debited to capital accounts
C. Debited to partners current accounts
D. Credited to partners current accounts
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Question 5
The assets that can be easily converted into cash within a short period, i
A. Current assets
B. Fixed assets
C. Intangible assets
D. Investments
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Question 6
Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks are,
A. Current assets
B. Fixed assets
C. Intangible assets
D. Investments
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Question 7
The debts which are to be repaid within a short period (a year or less) are referred to as,
A. Current Liabilities
B. Fixed liabilities
C. Contingent liabilities
D. All the above
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Question 8
If we take goods for own use we should
A. Debit Drawings Account, Credit Purchases Account
B. Debit Drawings Account: Credit Stock Account
C. Debit Sales Account: Credit Stock Account
D. Debit Purchases Account: Credit Drawings Account
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Question 9
Discounts received are
A. Deducted by us when we pay our accounts
B. Deducted when we receive cash
C. Given by us when we sell goods on credit
D. None of these
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Question 10
Entered in the Purchases Journal are
A. Discounts received
B. Purchases invoices
C. Payments to suppliers
D. Trade discounts
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Question 11
In order to find out the value of the closing stock during the end of the financial year we,
A. do this by stocktaking
B. deduct the cost of goods sold from sales
C. deduct opening stock from the cost of goods sold
D. look in the stock account
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Question 12
Accounting furnishes data on
A. Income and cost for the managers
B. Financial conditions of the institutions
C. Company’s tax liability for a particular year
D. All the above
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Question 13
Long term assets having no physical existence but, possessing a value are called
A. Intangible assets
B. Fixed assets
C. Current assets
D. Investments
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Question 14
When a petty cash book is kept there will be
A. No entries made at all in the general ledger for items paid by petty cash
B. The same number of entries in the general ledger
C. Fewer entries made in the general ledger
D. More entries made in the general ledger
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Question 15
Net profit is computed in the
A. Profit and loss account
B. Balance sheet
C. Trial balance
D. Trading account
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Question 16
Suppliers personal a/c are seen in the
A. Sales Ledger
B. Nominal ledger
C. Purchases Ledger
D. General Ledger
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Question 17
Sales invoices are first entered in
A. The Cash Book
B. The Purchases Journal
C. The Sales Journal
D. The Sales Account
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Question 18
If a trial balance totals do not agree, the difference must be entered in
A. The Profit and Loss Account
B. A Nominal Account
C. The Capital Account
D. A Suspense Account
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Question 19
The charges of placing commodities into a saleable condition should be charged to
A. Trading account
B. P & L a/c
C. Balance Sheet
D. None of the above
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Question 20
At the balance sheet date, the balance on the Accumulated Provision for Depreciation Account is
A. Transferred to Depreciation Account
B. Transferred to the Asset Account
C. Transferred to Profit and Loss Account
D. Simply deducted from the asset in the Balance Sheet
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Question 21
Accounting provides information on
A. Cost and income for managers
B. Company's tax liability for a particular year
C. Financial conditions of an institutions
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Accounting provides information on Cost and income for managers, Company's tax liability for a particular year and Financial conditions of an institutions.
Question 22
The long term assets that have no physical existence but are rights that have value is known as
A. Current assets
B. Fixed assets
C. Intangible assets
D. Investments
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The long term assets that have no physical existence but are rights that have value is known as Intangible assets. An intangible asset is an asset that is not physical in nature. Goodwill, brand recognition and intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, are all intangible assets.
Question 23
The assets that can be converted into cash within a short period (i.e. 1 year or less) are known as
A. Current assets
B. Fixed assets
C. Intangible assets
D. Investments
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The assets that can be converted into cash within a short period (i.e. 1 year or less) are known as Current assets. Current assets include cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, stock inventory, marketable securities, pre-paid liabilities, and other liquid assets.
Question 24
The debts which are to be repaid within a short period (year or less) are known as
A. Current liabilities
B. Fixed liabilities
C. Contingent liabilities
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The debts which are to be repaid within a short period (year or less) are known as Current liabilities. Current liabilities are a company's debts or obligations that are due within one year or within a normal operating cycle.
Question 25
The sales income (Credit and Cash) of a business during a given period is called
A. Transactions
B. Sales Returns
C. Turnover
D. Purchase Returns
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The sales income (Credit and Cash) of a business during a given period is called Turnover. In the investment industry, turnover is defined as the percentage of a portfolio that is sold in a particular month or year.
Question 26
The account that records expenses, gains and losses is
A. Personal account
B. Real account
C. Nominal account
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The account that records expenses, gains and losses is Nominal account. A nominal account is an account in which accounting transactions are stored for one fiscal year.
Question 27
Real account records
A. Dealings with creditors or debtors
B. Dealings in commodities
C. Gains and losses
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Real account records Dealings in commodities.
Question 28
In Journal, the business transaction is recorded
A. Same day
B. Next day
C. Once in a week
D. Once in a month
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In Journal, the business transaction is recorded Same day. A journal, which is also known as a book of original entry, is the first place that a transaction is written in accounting records.
Question 29
The following is (are) the type(s) of Journal
A. Purchase Journal
B. Sales Journal
C. Cash Journal
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The following are the types of Journal: Purchase Journal, Sales Journal and Cash Journal.
Question 30
The process of entering all transactions from the Journal to Ledger is called
A. Posting
B. Entry
C. Accounting
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The process of entering all transactions from the Journal to Ledger is called Posting. Posting refers to the process of transferring entries in the journal into the accounts in the ledger. Posting to the ledger is the classifying phase of accounting.
Question 31
The following is a statement showing the financial status of the comapany at any given time
A. Trading account
B. Profit & Loss statement
C. Balance Sheet
D. Cash Book
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Balance Sheet is a statement showing the financial status of the comapany at any given time. The balance sheet, together with the income statement and cash flow statement, make up the cornerstone of any company's financial statements.
Question 32
The following is a statement of revenues and expenses for a specific period of time
A. Trading account
B. Trial Balance
C. Profit & Loss statements
D. Balance Sheet
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Profit & Loss statements is a statement of revenues and expenses for a specific period of time, usually a fiscal quarter or year.
Question 33
Balance sheet is a statement of
A. Assets
B. Liabilities
C. Capital
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Balance sheet is a statement of Assets, Liabilities and Capital.
Question 34
Balance sheets are prepared
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Annually
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Balance sheets are prepared annually. It lists the current and fixed assets on the left side of the sheet and liabilities and owner's equity (capital) on the right.
Question 35
The ratios that refer to the ability of the firm to meet the short term obligations out of its short term resources
A. Liquidity ratio
B. Leverage ratio
C. Activity ratio
D. Profitability ratio
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The ratios that refer to the ability of the firm to meet the short term obligations out of its short term resources is known as Liquidity ratio.
Question 36
The measure of how efficiently the assets resources are employed by the firm is called
A. Liquidity ratio
B. Leverage ratio
C. Activity ratio
D. Profitability ratio
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The measure of how efficiently the assets resources are employed by the firm is called Activity ratio. Activity ratios are a category of financial ratios that measure a firm's ability to convert different accounts within its balance sheets into cash or sales.
Question 37
The following is (are) the current liability (ies)
A. Bills payable
B. Outstanding expenses
C. Bank Overdraft
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Bills payable, Outstanding expenses and Bank Overdraft are the current liabilities.
Question 38
Current ratio =
A. Quick assets/Current liabilities
B. Current assets/Current liabilities
C. Debt/Equity
D. Current assets/Equity
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Current ratio = Current assets/Current liabilities. Current ratio is a comparison of current assets to current liabilities, calculated by dividing your current assets by your current liabilities.
Question 39
Liquid or Quick assets =
A. Current assets - (Stock + Work in progress)
B. Current assets + Stock + Work in progress
C. (Current assets + Stock) + Work in progress
D. (Current assets + Work in progress) - Stock
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Liquid or Quick assets = Current assets - (Stock + Work in progress).
Question 40
Lower the Debt Equity ratio
A. Lower the protection to creditors
B. Higher the protection to creditors
C. It does not affect the creditors
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lower the Debt Equity ratio higher is the protection to creditors. Creditors usually like a low debt to equity ratio because a low ratio (less than 1) is the indication of greater protection to their money.
Question 41
A higher inventory ratio indicates
A. Better inventory management
B. Quicker turnover
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A higher inventory ratio indicates Better inventory management and Quicker turnover.
Question 42
Return on Investment Ratio (ROI) =
A. (Gross profit / Net sales) x 100
B. (Gross profit x Sales / Fixed assets) x 100
C. (Net profit / Sales) x 100
D. (Net profit / Total assets) x 100
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Return on Investment Ratio (ROI) = (Net profit / Total assets) x 100. Return on Investment (ROI) is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or compare the efficiency of a number of different investments.
Question 43
A low Return on Investment Ratio (ROI) indicates
A. Improper utilization of resources
B. Over investment in assets
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A low Return on Investment Ratio (ROI) indicates Improper utilization of resources and Over investment in assets.
Question 44
Sales expenditure budget is prepared by estimating the expense(s) of
A. Advertisement
B. Market analysis
C. Salesman's salary
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sales expenditure budget is prepared by estimating the expense(s) of Advertisement, Market analysis and Salesman's salary.
Question 45
Budgeting is difficult to apply in the following cases
A. Products subjected to rapid changes
B. Job order manufacturing
C. Uncertain market condition
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Budgeting is difficult to apply in the Products subjected to rapid changes, Job order manufacturing and Uncertain market condition.
Question 46
Discount allowed is a kind of deduction from
A. Account Payable
B. Account Receivable
C. Cash account
D. Discount account
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Discount allowed is a kind of deduction from Account Receivable.
Question 47
The other name of Journal is
A. Ledger
B. T account
C. Day Book
D. Cash Book
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The other name of Journal is Day Book. A journal is also named the book of original entry, from when transactions were written in a journal prior to manually posting them to the accounts in the general ledger or subsidiary ledger.
Question 48
The Journal entry in which two or more account is debited or credited is referred to as
A. Journal entry
B. Multi entry
C. Additional entry
D. Compound entry
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Journal entry in which two or more account is debited or credited is referred to as Compound entry. A compound journal entry is an accounting entry in which there is more than one debit, more than one credit, or more than one of both debits and credits.
Question 49
A Master Budget consists of
A. Sales budget
B. Production budget
C. Material budget
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A Master Budget consists of Sales budget, Production budget and Material budget. The master budget is the aggregation of all lower-level budgets produced by a company's various functional areas, and also includes budgeted financial statements, a cash forecast, and a financing plan.
Question 50
Goods returned by customer should be debited to which of the following accounts?
A. Sales income account
B. Sales account
C. Return inward account
D. Expenses account
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Goods returned by customer should be debited to Return inward account.
Question 51
The accounting process involves recording
A. Quantifiable economic event
B. Non Quantifiable economic event
C. All of them
D. None of them
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The accounting process involves recording Quantifiable economic event. An accounting event is a transaction that is recognized in the financial statements of an accounting entity.
Question 52
Discount allowed is
A. Expense of business
B. Income of business
C. Loss of business
D. Abnormal loss of business
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Discount allowed is Expense of business. When the buyer receives a discount, this is recorded as a reduction in the expense (or asset) associated with the purchase, or in a separate account that tracks discounts.
Question 53
Which of the following will be debited if a business purchases goods on credit?
A. Cash
B. Debtor
C. Creditor
D. Purchases
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Purchases will be debited if a business purchases goods on credit.
Question 54
In accounting, an economic event is referred to as
A. Cash
B. Bank statement
C. Transaction
D. Exchange of money
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In accounting, an economic event is referred to as Transaction. An accounting event is a transaction that is recognized in the financial statements of an accounting entity. In accounting, a transaction includes such things as recording the depreciation of an asset or payment of dividends. Accounting events can be either external or internal.
Question 55
Which of the following accounts will be debited if the business's owner withdraws cash from business for personal use?
A. Drawings
B. Cash
C. Business
D. Stock
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Drawings accounts will be debited if the business's owner withdraws cash from business for personal use. Goods withdrawn for personal use by the owner of a business reduce inventory and are recorded on a drawings account.
Question 56
Identify the correct sequence of accounting process
A. Communicating -> Recording -> Identifying
B. Recording -> Communicating -> Identifying
C. Identifying -> Communicating -> Recording
D. Identifying -> Recording -> Communicating
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Identifying -> Recording -> Communicating is the correct sequence of accounting process.
Question 57
Journals are also referred to as
A. Book of entries
B. Book of original entries
C. T account
D. Book of economic events
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Journals are also referred to as Book of original entries. The information in these books is then summarized and posted into a general ledger, from which financial statements are produced.
Question 58
The standard format of Journal does not include which of the following?
A. Assets column
B. Date column
C. Description column
D. Amount column
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The standard format of Journal does not include Assets column. An asset purchased on account is not recorded in the purchase journal. But many are of opinion to record all credit transactions in multi-column purchase journal.
Question 59
Bookkeeping mainly consists of which part of accounting process?
A. Analysing
B. Preparing financial statements
C. Recording financial information
D. Auditing the books of accounts
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Bookkeeping refers mainly to the record-keeping aspects of financial accounting, and involves preparing source documents for all transactions, operations, and other events of a business.
Question 60
In which of the following order, data is entered into the Journal?
A. Alphabetical order
B. Numeric order
C. Bullets order
D. Chronological order
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In Chronological order, data is entered into the Journal. Journal entries are typically entered in chronological order and debits are entered before credits – debits are entered in a column to the left, and credits are entered to the right.
Question 61
Auditing refers to
A. Reporting the financial information
B. Examination of financial information
C. Preparation of financial statements
D. Maintaining the ledger accounts
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Auditing refers to Examination of financial information. A financial audit is an objective examination and evaluation of the financial statements of an organization to make sure that the financial records are a fair and accurate representation of the transactions they claim to represent.
Question 62
Which of the following accounts will be credited if a company purchases building for cash?
A. Capital account
B. Fixed assets account
C. Building account
D. Cash account
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cash account will be credited if a company purchases building for cash. Cash is credited because cash is an asset account that decreased because cash was used to pay the bill.
Question 63
Discount for quick repayment of debt is normally referred to as
A. Trade discount
B. Prompt payment discount
C. Cash discount
D. Bulk discount
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Discount for quick repayment of debt is normally referred to as Cash discount. It is called cash discount which might be offered or received.
Question 64
Which of the following is the external user of financial statements?
A. Manager of the business
B. CEO of the business
C. Creditor of the business
D. Controller of the business
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Creditor of the business is the external user of financial statements. External users are people outside the business entity (organization) who use accounting information.
Question 65
Which of the following specialized journal records "goods returned by customers"?
A. Purchase journal
B. Sales journal
C. Purchase return journal
D. Sales return journal
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sales return journal records "goods returned by customers". Sales Return (Journal) Book Sales return books are used to record the goods returned by customers to them on credit.
Question 66
Which of the following is the internal user of financial statements?
A. Creditor of the business
B. Government agency
C. Shareholder of the business
D. Manager of the business
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Manager of the business is the internal user of financial statements. Internal users are people within a business organization who use financial information.
Question 67
________ is the first phase of accounting cycle
A. Identifying an economic event or transaction
B. Preparing Journal
C. Posting entries to Ledger accounts
D. Making decisions about business
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Identifying an economic event or transaction is the first phase of accounting cycle, which includes any transaction involving the use or exchange of a company's assets.
Question 68
Sales on credit is recorded in which of the following journal?
A. Purchase journal
B. Sales journal
C. Purchase return journal
D. Sales return journal
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The sales journal is used to record all of the company sales on credit. Most often these sales are made up of inventory sales or other merchandise sales.
Question 69
______ is a separate legal entity whose total capital can be divided into many shares
A. Partnership
B. Sole Proprietorship
C. Company
D. Non-profit organization
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Company is a separate legal entity whose total capital can be divided into many shares.
Question 70
Transactions that a business does not record in any specialized journal are recorded in which of the following books?
A. Cash payment journal
B. Cash receipt journal
C. Purchases return journal
D. General journal
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Transactions that a business does not record in any specialized journal are recorded in General journal.
Question 71
An asset possesses which of the following?
A. Future economic benefits for the business
B. All kinds of benefits for the business
C. Expenses for the business
D. Merits & Demerits for the business
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An asset possesses future economic benefits for the business. An asset is a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit.
Question 72
Which of the following specialized journal records "goods returned by the business"?
A. Purchase journal
B. Sales journal
C. Purchase return journal
D. Sales return journal
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Purchase return journal records "goods returned by the business". The Purchases Returns Book is written up from the credit notes received from the suppliers.
Question 73
Liabilities are which of the following?
A. Resources
B. Obligations
C. Future benefits
D. Expenses
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Liabilities are Obligations. Liabilities are defined as a company's legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.
Question 74
Sales and purchase journal doesn't record
A. Credit sales
B. Credit purchases
C. Credit sales and purchases
D. Cash sales and purchases
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sales and purchase journal doesn't record Cash sales and purchases.
Question 75
_______ is the gross inflow of economic benefits
A. Assets
B. Liabilities
C. Income
D. Expenses
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Income is the gross inflow of economic benefits during the period arising from the course of the ordinary activities of an entity when those inflows result in increases in equity, other than increases relating to contributions from equity participants.
Question 76
An asset must be ________ by the business to be shown as an asset in its balance sheet.
A. Possessed
B. Owned
C. Controlled
D. Used
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An asset must be controlled by the business to be shown as an asset in its balance sheet.
Question 77
Cash received from debtor is recorded in which of the following specialized journals?
A. Purchase Journal
B. Sales Journal
C. Cash receipts journal
D. Cash payments journal
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Cash received from debtor is recorded in Cash receipts journal. The cash receipts journal is a special journal used to record cash received by a business.
Question 78
Which is the most important characteristic that all assets of a business have?
A. Long life of assets
B. Value of assets
C. Intangible nature of assets
D. Future economic benefits
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Future economic benefits is the most important characteristic that all assets of a business have.
Question 79
Which of the following is a type of cash receipt journal + cash payment journal?
A. Bank statement
B. Statement of cash flow
C. Cash book
D. Cash documents
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Cash book is a type of cash receipt journal + cash payment journal. A cash book is a financial journal that contains all cash receipts and payments, including bank deposits and withdrawals.
Question 80
Cash purchases is recorded in which of the following specialized journals?
A. Purchase Journal
B. Sales Journal
C. Purchase return journal
D. Cash payments journal
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cash purchases is recorded in Cash payments journal. Cash payment journal or cash disbursement journal is used to record all cash payments made by the business.
Question 81
What is the basic accounting equation?
A. Capital + Liabilities = assets
B. Assets + Liabilities = Capital
C. Capital + Assets = Liabilities
D. Liabilities - Capital = Assets
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Capital + Liabilities = assets is the basic accounting equation. The fundamental accounting equation, also called the balance sheet equation, represents the relationship between the assets, liabilities, and owner's equity of a person or business. It is the foundation for the double-entry bookkeeping system.
Question 82
A brief explanation recorded below every entry in General Journal is commonly known as
A. Narration
B. Explanation
C. Summary
D. Other Information
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A brief explanation recorded below every entry in General Journal is commonly known as Narration. A short explanation of each transaction is written under each entry which is called narration.
Question 83
Debit note is the basis for recording a transaction in which of the following journals?
A. General journal
B. Cash journal
C. Purchase journal
D. Purchase return journal
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Debit note is the basis for recording a transaction in Purchase return journal. The source document for recording entries in the purchases return journal is generally a debit note.
Question 84
Which of the following is a liability?
A. Cash
B. Equipment
C. Debtors
D. Creditors
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Creditors are a liability. Creditors means the persons to whom business owes money. Creditors are the persons to whom the money is payable by the business in future. So it is a liability of business towards creditors to pay them in future so it comes under current liabilities in balance sheet.
Question 85
Credit note is the basis for recording a transaction in which of the following journals?
A. Purchase Journal
B. Sales return journal
C. General journal
D. Cash receipt journal
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Credit note is the basis for recording a transaction in Sales return journal. A credit note or credit memo is a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer.
Question 86
Specialized journals are more adequate for which type of businesses?
A. Small businesses
B. Big businesses
C. Sole proprietorship
D. Partnership
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Specialized journals are more adequate for Big businesses.
Question 87
What is equity?
A. Cash from the business
B. Liability of a business
C. Owner's claim on total assets
D. Owner's claim on total liabilities
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Owner's claim on total assets is equity. Total claims include liabilities, which are all the debts that the business owes but has not yet paid out, as well as owners' equity, the value of the business that was granted by owner investment.
Question 88
Transferring entries from journal to ledger account is commonly known as
A. Recording
B. Transferring
C. Posting
D. Entry making
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Transferring entries from journal to ledger account is commonly known as Posting. Posting refers to the process of transferring entries in the journal into the accounts in the ledger. Posting to the ledger is the classifying phase of accounting.
Question 89
An 'account' records the ______ in the balance of an item
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Increase or decrease
D. Appreciation
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An 'account' records the Increase or decrease in the balance of an item. An account is an individual accounting record of increase and decrease in a specific asset, liability or stockholders equity item.
Question 90
_____ will be credited if goods are given as charity
A. Cash
B. Charity
C. Purchases
D. Sales
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Purchases will be credited if goods are given as charity. When accounting for goods given as charity, purchases are reduced with the exact cost of goods contributed. The amount is reduced from purchases in the trading account. It is shown as an expense on the debit side of the income statement.
Question 91
Identify the asset from the following
A. Cash and cash equivalent
B. Creditors
C. Notes payable
D. Bank loan
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cash and cash equivalent are the asset from the following. Cash and cash equivalents (CCE) are the most liquid current assets found on a business's balance sheet. Cash equivalents are short-term commitments "with temporarily idle cash and easily convertible into a known cash amount".
Question 92
Which of the following is known as the base for preparing trial balance?
A. Journal
B. Cash account
C. Ledger account
D. Balance Sheet
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Ledger account is known as the base for preparing trial balance. The trial balance can then be prepared by listing each closing balance from the general ledger accounts as either a debit or a credit balance.
Question 93
The normal balance of capital account is
A. Credit balance
B. Debit balance
C. Cash balance
D. Neither debit nor credit balance
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The normal balance of capital account is Credit balance. Normal balance is the side where the balance of the account is normally found. Asset accounts normally have debit balances, while liabilities and capital normally have credit balances. Income has a normal credit balance since it increases capital .
Question 94
______ is the withdrawal of cash and goods by the owner of the business for his/her personal use
A. Depreciation
B. Drawings
C. Outflow of cash
D. Appreciation
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Drawings is the withdrawal of cash and goods by the owner of the business for his/her personal use. Assets in the form of Cash or Goods which are withdrawn from a business by the owner(s) for their personal use are termed as drawings.
Question 95
The normal balance of asset account is
A. Credit balance
B. Debit balance
C. Cash balance
D. Neither debit nor credit balance
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The normal balance of asset account is Debit balance. Normal balance is the side where the balance of the account is normally found.
Question 96
Net loss occurs when
A. Expenses are greater than income
B. Expenses are less than income
C. Expenses = Income
D. Liabilities are greater than income
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Net loss occurs when Expenses are greater than income. A net loss, sometimes referred to as a net operating loss (NOL), occurs when expenses exceed the income or total revenue produced for a given period of time.
Question 97
The normal balance of liability account is
A. Credit balance
B. Debit balance
C. Cash balance
D. Neither debit nor credit balance
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The normal balance of liability account is Credit balance. Normal balance is the side where the balance of the account is normally found. Asset accounts normally have debit balances, while liabilities and capital normally have credit balances. Income has a normal credit balance since it increases capital .
Question 98
Double entry implies that
A. Recording entries in Journal
B. Recording entries in Ledger account
C. Recording two aspects of every transaction
D. Recording every transaction in books
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Double entry implies that recording two aspects of every transaction. The double-entry system of accounting or bookkeeping means that for every business transaction, amounts must be recorded in a minimum of two accounts.
Question 99
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding capital account?
A. Debit increases the capital account balance
B. Credit increases the capital account balance
C. Fresh capital increases the capital account balance
D. Net income increases the capital account balance
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Debit increases the capital account balance statements is incorrect regarding capital account. It decreases the capital account balance.
Question 100
Which of the following is the normal balance of a rent expense account?
A. Credit balance
B. Cash balance
C. Overdraft
D. Debit balance
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Debit balance is the normal balance of a rent expense account. Asset accounts normally have debit balances.
Question 101
Identify the nominal account
A. Machinery account
B. Building account
C. Creditors account
D. Rent expenses account
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rent expenses account is the nominal account. In other words, nominal accounts are the accounts that report revenues, expenses, gains, and losses.
Question 102
Revenue and expense accounts are referred to as
A. Nominal accounts
B. Real account
C. Cash account
D. Bank account
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Revenue and expense accounts are referred to as Nominal accounts because each period they are closed out to Income Summary in the closing process.
Question 103
Office equipment's account is classified as
A. Nominal accounts
B. Real account
C. Cash account
D. Capital account
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Office equipment's account is classified as Real account.
Question 104
Which of the following accounts can be classified as a real account?
A. Rent expenses account
B. Rent income account
C. Insurance expenses account
D. Cash account
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cash account can be classified as a real account. A real account is an account that retains and rolls forward its ending balance from period to period. The areas in the balance sheet in which real accounts are found are assets, liabilities, and equity.
Question 105
Which of the following are closed at the end of an accounting period?
A. Nominal accounts
B. Personal accounts
C. Real accounts
D. None of them
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Nominal accounts in accounting are the temporary accounts, Revenue or Expense are transferred to profit and loss account and closed at the end of each accounting year.
Question 106
Capital increases if ______ increases
A. Expenses are greater than income
B. Drawings
C. Interest on capital
D. Revenue
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Capital increases if revenue increases. The extent to which an increase in revenue will affect company's working capital depends on how efficiently business operates.
Question 107
Which of the following is the closing balance of a ledger account?
A. Balance c/d
B. Balance b/d
C. Balance e/d
D. Balance f/c
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Balance c/d is the closing balance of a ledger account.
Question 108
Capital of a business decreases if there is an increase in
A. Drawings
B. Income
C. Gains
D. Fresh capital
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Capital of a business decreases if there is an increase in Drawings. Drawing is always deducted from capital.
Question 109
Trial Balance is prepared to check accuracy of
A. Ledger account balances
B. Balance sheet balances
C. Income statement balances
D. Cash flow statement balances
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A Trial Balance is a statement that shows the total of debit and credit balances of accounts. The total of debit amounts shall be equal to the credit amounts for the trial balance to tally. Hence, it verifies the arithmetical accuracy of the postings in the ledger accounts.
Question 110
Net income equal to Revenues minus
A. Gains
B. Depreciation
C. Expenses
D. Capital expenditure
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Net income equal to Revenues minus Expenses. Revenue is the income generated before any expenses are taken out. Therefore, when a company is said to have "top-line growth," the company's revenue is growing. Revenue is also called net sales which is revenue minus any returns of purchased merchandise.
Question 111
The real accounts are accounts of Assets, Liabilities and
A. Expenses
B. Revenues
C. Capital
D. Drawing
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The real accounts are accounts of Assets, Liabilities and Capital. The accounting formula essentially shows that what the firm owns (its assets) is purchased by either what it owes (its liabilities) or by what its owners invest (its shareholders equity or capital).
Question 112
_______ is the common base for preparing a trial balance
A. Ledger accounts
B. General Journal
C. Specialized journals
D. Balance sheet
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ledger accounts is the common base for preparing a trial balance. This process is known as 'balancing off' the general ledger accounts. The trial balance can then be prepared by listing each closing balance from the general ledger accounts as either a debit or a credit balance.
Question 113
Which of the following is true about a trial balance?
A. It lists down the balances of accounts
B. It lists down the balances of a balance sheet
C. It is a kind of financial statement
D. It is not a part of accounting cycle
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Trial balance It lists down the balances of accounts. The debit balance values will be listed in the debit column of the trial balance and the credit value balance will be listed in the credit column.
Question 114
Payment of expenses will ______ the assets
A. Increase
B. Reduce
C. Apportion
D. Overstate
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Payment of expenses will reduce the assets. When an expense is recorded at the same time it is paid for with cash, the cash (asset) account declines, while the amount of the expense reduces the retained earnings account.
Question 115
Debit balance = Credit balance in a trial balance indicates that
A. No error in recording transactions
B. No error in posting entries to ledger accounts
C. Account balances are correct
D. Mathematically Capital + Liabilities = Assets
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Debit balance = Credit balance in a trial balance indicates that Mathematically Capital + Liabilities = Assets.
Question 116
Which of the following accounting equation is correct?
A. Cash + Other assets = Capital - Liabilities
B. Capital + Liabilities = Assets + Income
C. Assets - Liabilities = Capital
D. Assets + Capital = Liabilities
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Assets - Liabilities = Capital is correct. The Accounting Equation states that the Assets are always equal to the sum of Capital & Liabilities.
Question 117
Trial Balance is commonly prepared
A. Frequently during the year
B. At the end of an accounting period
C. At the end of a month
D. At the end of a year
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Trial Balance is commonly prepared at the end of an accounting period. It is usually prepared at the end of an accounting period to assist in the drafting of financial statements.
Question 118
Fresh capital introduction will increase
A. Assets and Liabilities
B. Assets and Equity
C. Liabilities and equity and bank balance
D. Capital and Liabilities
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Fresh capital introduction will increase Assets and Equity.Capital will increase the Equity.Cash at Bank will increase the Asset.
Question 119
Which of the following will affect the agreement of a trial balance?
A. Complete omission of a transaction
B. Partial omission of a transaction
C. Error of principle
D. Compensating errors
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Partial omission of a transaction will affect the agreement of a trial balance. When only one aspect of a transaction is posted to the ledger, it is called as error of partial omission.
Question 120
Current Assets - Current Liabilities = ?
A. Capital + Liabilities = assets
B. Absorbed capital
C. Net assets
D. Working capital
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Current Assets - Current Liabilities = Working capital. Working capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.
Question 121
The process of recording in Journal is done
A. Two times in a year
B. Once in a year
C. Frequently during the accounting period
D. At the end of an accounting period
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The process of recording in Journal is done frequently during the accounting period. An organization begins its accounting cycle with the recording of transactions using journal entries.
Question 122
If debit balances = credit balances, trial balance only shows or checks the _________ and it does not indicate that no errors were made during recording and posting.
A. Arithmetic accuracy
B. Errors of commission
C. Omissions of economic events
D. Understatements of balances
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
If debit balances = credit balances, trial balance only shows or checks the Arithmetic accuracy and it does not indicate that no errors were made during recording and posting.
Question 123
General Journal is a book of _____ entries
A. First
B. Original
C. Secondary
D. Generic
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
General Journal, sometimes also known as the Book of Original Entry, because it is the first place a transaction is entered into the books. Journal Entries are made from source documents, which can be anything from receipts to invoices to bank statements.
Question 124
Which of the following account with normal balance is shown at the debit side of a trial balance?
A. Rent income account
B. Creditors account
C. Unearned income account
D. Cash account
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cash account with normal balance is shown at the debit side of a trial balance.
Question 125
The process of recording transactions in different journals is called
A. Posting
B. Entry making
C. Adjusting
D. Journalising
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The process of recording transactions in different journals is called Journalising. Journalizing is the process of recording a business transaction in the accounting records. This activity only applies to the double-entry bookkeeping system.
Question 126
Which of the following account with normal balance is shown at the credit side of a trial balance?
A. Cash account
B. Bank account
C. Equipment account
D. Accrued expenses account
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Accrued expenses account with normal balance is shown at the credit side of a trial balance.
Question 127
Every business transaction affects at least ____ accounts
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Infinite
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Every business transaction affects at least two accounts, our accounting system is known as a double-entry system.
Question 128
Payment of rent expenses is recorded on which side of cash book?
A. Receipts
B. Payments
C. Income
D. Expense
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Payment of rent expenses is recorded on Payments side of cash book. All cash payments are recorded by date on the right-hand side.
Question 129
An entry which is made on both sides of a cash book is called
A. Cash entry
B. Contra entry
C. Payment entry
D. Compound entry
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An entry which is made on both sides of a cash book is called Contra entry. In the dual entry accounting system, a Contra Entry is an entry which is recorded to reverse or offset an entry on the other side of an account. If a debit entry is recorded in an account, it will be recorded on the credit side and vice-versa.
Question 130
A cash book with cash, bank and discount column is commonly referrred to as
A. Cash book
B. Two columns cash book
C. Three columns cash book
D. Petty cash book
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A cash book with cash, bank and discount column is commonly referrred to as Three columns cash book. The three column cash book (also known as triple column cash book) has three money columns on both debit and credit side – one on each side for recording discount, cash and bank amounts.
Question 131
Cash book records
A. Cash payments
B. Cash Receipts
C. Cash payments and cash receipts
D. Neither cash payments nor cash receipts
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Cash book records Cash payments and cash receipts. A Cash Book is a type of subsidiary book where cash (or) bank receipts and cash (or) bank payments made during a period are recorded in a chronological order.
Question 132
Cash discount is allowed on ______ repayment of debt
A. Lump sum
B. Prompt
C. Actual
D. None of them
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cash discount is allowed on Prompt repayment of debt. It is cash discount it may be allowed or received. In case of discount allowed It is an Expense and in case of received it is an income.
Question 133
Cash book is prepared by
A. Bank
B. Accountant of business
C. Manager of a company
D. Bank's cashier
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cash book is prepared by Accountant of business. A cash book is set up as a ledger in which all cash transactions are recorded according to date. It is a book of original entry and final entry.
Question 134
The most common imprest system is the ______ system
A. Petty cash
B. Cash book
C. Cash receipts journal
D. Discount
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The most common imprest system is the Petty cash system. The base characteristic of an imprest system is that a fixed amount is reserved, which after a certain period of time or when circumstances require, because money was spent, it will be replenished.
Question 135
Discount received is recorded on which of the following side of a cash book?
A. Receipts
B. Payments
C. Income
D. Expenditure
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Discount Received is a column found on the credit side of the Cash Book.When a creditor is paid and the business receives a discount the discount received and is recorded in the discount received column and the corresponding entry appears as a debit in the creditor’s account.
Question 136
The matching concept matches which of the following?
A. Asset with liabilities
B. Capital with income
C. Revenues with expenses
D. Expenses with capital
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The matching concept matches revenues with expenses. The matching concept is an accounting practice whereby firms recognize revenues and their related expenses in the same accounting period.
Question 137
Drawings by owner of business are generally recorded on which of the following side of a cash book?
A. Receipts
B. Payments
C. Incomes
D. Expenditures
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Drawings by owner of business are generally recorded on Payments side of a cash book. Drawings are money or assets that are withdrawn from a company by its owners for personal use.
Question 138
The allocation of owner's private expenses to his/her business violates which of the following?
A. Accrual concept
B. Matching concept
C. Separate business entity concept
D. Consistency concept
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The allocation of owner's private expenses to his/her business violates Separate business entity concept. The business entity concept states that the transactions associated with a business must be separately recorded from those of its owners or other businesses.
Question 139
Introduction of capital by owner of business is recorded on which side of a cash book?
A. Receipts
B. Payments
C. Incomes
D. Expenditures
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Introduction of capital by owner of business is recorded on Receipts side of a cash book.
Question 140
Cash book with cash and discount column is mostly referred to as
A. Simple cash book
B. Two columns cash book
C. Three columns cash book
D. Petty cash book
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Two Column Cash Books - In this discounts is also recorded with cash transactions. So both discounts received and the discount that is given is recorded here. If any organization is in a general practice of giving or receiving discounts this is the preferable option.
Question 141
The going concern concept assumes that
A. The entity continue running for forseeable future
B. The entity continue running until the end of accounting period
C. The entity will close its operation in 10 years
D. The entity can't be liquidated
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The going concern concept assumes that the entity continue running for forseeable future. The going concern principle is the assumption that an entity will remain in business for the foreseeable future.
Question 142
A cash book that is used to record the small payments of cash is generally referred to as
A. Simple cash book
B. Two columns cash book
C. Three columns cash book
D. Petty cash book
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A cash book that is used to record the small payments of cash is generally referred to as Petty cash book. Petty cash book can be expressed as a formal summarization of the petty cash expenditures which refers to the day-to-day normal expenditures of the business which is not related to the direct line of the business.
Question 143
American companies prepare their financial statement in Dollars whereas Japanese companies produce financial statement in Yen. This is an example of:
A. Stable monetary unit concept
B. Unit of measurement concept
C. Money value concept
D. Current swap concept
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
American companies prepare their financial statement in Dollars whereas Japanese companies produce financial statement in Yen. This is an example of Unit of measurement concept.
Question 144
Purchase of office equipment for cash will be recorded on which side of a cash book?
A. Receipts
B. Payments
C. Incomes
D. Expenditures
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Purchase of office equipment for cash will be recorded on Payments side of a cash book. All transactions in the cash book have two sides: debit and credit. All cash receipts are recorded on the left-hand side, and all cash payments are recorded by date on the right-hand side.
Question 145
Which of the following is time spann into which the total life of a business is divided for the purpose of preparing financial statements?
A. Fiscal year
B. Calendar year
C. Accounting period
D. Accrual period
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Accounting period is time spann into which the total life of a business is divided for the purpose of preparing financial statements. This period defines the time range over which business transactions are accumulated into financial statements, and is needed by investors so that they can compare the results of successive time periods.
Question 146
Postdated cheques are considered as
A. Cash
B. Bank balance
C. Accounts receivable
D. Cash reserve
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Postdated cheques are considered as Accounts receivable. If the postdated check was received as payment on accounts receivable, the accounts receivable balance is not reduced until the date of the check.
Question 147
Information about an item is _______ if its ommission or misstatement might influence the financial decision of the users taken on the basis of that information
A. Concrete
B. Complete
C. Immaterial
D. Material
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Materiality is a concept in financial accounting and reporting that firms may disregard trivial matters, but they must disclose everything that is important to the report audience. Items that are important enough to matter are material items.
Question 148
Postage stamps on hand are considered as
A. Bank balance
B. Prepaid expenses
C. Accounts receivable
D. Creditors
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Postage stamps on hand are considered as Prepaid expenses. Prepaids are any expense the business pays for in advance, such as rent, insurance, office supplies, postage, travel expense, or advances to employees.
Question 149
Exercising a degree of caution in the case of judgements needed under the condition of uncertainity is the assumption of which of the following accounting concepts?
A. Matching concept
B. Timeliness concept
C. Accrual concept
D. Prudence concept
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Exercising a degree of caution in the case of judgements needed under the condition of uncertainity is the assumption of Prudence concept. Prudence Concept or Conservatism principle is a key accounting principle which makes sure that assets and income are not overstated and provision is made for all known expenses and losses whether the amount is known for certain or just an estimation.
Question 150
Petty cash fund is supposed to be replenished
A. Every year
B. Every half year
C. Every year
D. At the end of every accounting period
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Petty cash fund is supposed to be replenished at the end of every accounting period. Replenish means to return the amount of actual cash in the petty cash box back to the amount appearing in the general ledger account Petty Cash. This is done whenever the amount of actual cash in the petty cash box is low and at the end of each accounting period.
Question 151
Which one of the following concepts states that the publication or presentation of financial statements should not be delayed?
A. Objectivity concept
B. Timing concept
C. Timeliness concept
D. Reliability concept
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Timeliness concept states that the publication or presentation of financial statements should not be delayed. Timeliness principle in accounting refers to the need for accounting information to be presented to the users in time to fulfill their decision making needs.
Question 152
A credit balance in cash book indicates
A. Bank balance
B. Cash at bank
C. Bank overdraft
D. Bank underdraft
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A credit balance in cash book indicates Bank overdraft. Overdrafts are where the bank account becomes negative and the businesses in effect have borrowed from the bank. This is shown in the cash book as a credit balance.
Question 153
Favourable balance of cash book implies
A. Credit balance of cash book
B. Debit balance of cash book
C. Bank overdraft
D. Adjusted balance of cash book
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Favourable balance of cash book implies balance at Bank. The credit balance as per the cash book indicates bank overdraft.
Question 154
Land on lease should be shown in Blance sheet contrary to the fact that the company does not own that piece of land is the implementation of which accounting concept?
A. Matchig concept
B. Accrual concept
C. Prudence concept
D. Substance over form concept
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Land on lease should be shown in Blance sheet contrary to the fact that the company does not own that piece of land is the implementation of Substance over form concept.
Question 155
A cash deposit made by business appears on the bank statement as ____ balance
A. Debit
B. Credit
C. Expenses
D. Liability
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A cash deposit made by business appears on the bank statement as Credit balance.
Question 156
Depreciation is charged on fixed assets to comply with which of the following accounting principle?
A. Matching concept
B. Prudence concept
C. Timeliness concept
D. Reliability concept
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Depreciation is charged on fixed assets to comply with Matching concept which requires that revenues must be matched with associated expenses to get a complete and accurate picture of profit and loss.
Question 157
Bank Reconciliation statement is the comparision of a bank statement (sent by bank) with the
A. Cash receipt journal
B. Cash payment journal
C. Cash book
D. Financial statements
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Bank Reconciliation statement is the comparision of a bank statement (sent by bank) with the Cash book. In other words, the balance shown in the Pass Book given by the bank should tally with the balance of Bank Account Kept in his ledger or Cash Book (Bank Column).
Question 158
Net profit is computed in which of the following?
A. Balance sheet
B. Income statement
C. Cash flow statement
D. Statement of changes in equity
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Net profit is computed in Income statement. Net income, also called net profit, is a calculation that measures the amount of total revenues that exceed total expenses. It other words, it shows how much revenues are left over after all expenses have been paid.
Question 159
A cheque returned by bank marked "NSF" means that
A. Bank can't verify your identity
B. There are not sufficient funds in your account
C. Cheque has been forged
D. Cheque can't be cashed being illegal
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A cheque returned by bank marked "NSF" means that There are not sufficient funds in your account. Non-sufficient funds (NSF) is a term used in the banking industry to indicate that a cheque cannot be honored because insufficient funds are available in the account on which the instrument was drawn.
Question 160
In income statement, gross profit is always equal to
A. Sales - expenses
B. Income - expenses
C. Sales - cost of goods sold
D. Sales - selling costs
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In income statement, gross profit is always equal to Sales - cost of goods sold.
Question 161
Bank Reconciliation statement is prepared by
A. Accountant of business
B. Manager of business
C. Controller of business
D. Accountant of the bank
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bank Reconciliation statement is prepared by Accountant of business. Bank reconciliation statement is generally prepared by the company accountant or the bookkeeper with the purpose to compare the bank's records with your own company records. It is done on monthly basis whenever bank statement arrives.
Question 162
Office equipment is a ______ asset for a computer manufacturer and the same office equipment is a ____ asset for a company that deals in these equipments
A. Current, fixed
B. Fixed, intangible
C. Tangible, intangible
D. Fixed, current
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Office equipment is a Fixed asset for a computer manufacturer and the same office equipment is a current asset for a company that deals in these equipments.
Question 163
Unpresented cheques are also referred to as
A. Uncollected cheques
B. Uncredited cheques
C. Outstanding cheques
D. Bounced cheques
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Unpresented cheques are also referred to as Outstanding cheques. An unpresented check is a check written by a company and entered in its records, but the check has not yet cleared the company's checking account. In other words, the check has not yet been paid by the bank on which the check is drawn. An unpresented check is also known as an outstanding check.
Question 164
Financial statements mainly help in
A. Assumption of economic events
B. Anticipation of economic events
C. Recording of economic events
D. Communication of economic events
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Financial statements mainly help in Communication of economic events.
Question 165
_______ are cheques that are issued by the business but not yet presented to bank for payment
A. Uncollected cheques
B. Uncredited cheques
C. Outstanding cheques
D. Bounced cheques
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Outstanding cheques are cheques that are issued by the business but not yet presented to bank for payment.
Question 166
Accrued expenses are considered as
A. Asset
B. Liability
C. Gain
D. Income
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Accrued expenses are considered as Liability. Accrued expenses are typically periodic, and are documented on a company's balance sheet as current liabilities.
Question 167
Purchases + opening stock - closing stock = ?
A. Amount of sales
B. Gross profit
C. Cost of goods sold
D. Net income
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Purchases + opening stock - closing stock = Cost of goods sold.
Question 168
Prepaid expenses are considered as
A. Asset
B. Liability
C. Loss
D. Capital
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Prepaid expenses are considered as Asset. Prepaid expenses are future expenses that have been paid in advance. You can think of prepaid expenses as costs that have been paid but have not yet been used up or have not yet expired. The amount of prepaid expenses that have not yet expired are reported on a company's balance sheet as an asset.
Question 169
Which of the following financial statements shows the financial position of a business at a specific date?
A. Balance sheet
B. Income statement
C. Cash flow statement
D. Statement of changes in equity
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Balance sheet financial statements shows the financial position of a business at a specific date. The balance sheet, sometimes called the statement of financial position, lists the company's assets, liabilities,and stockholders ' equity (including dollar amounts) as of a specific moment in time. That specific moment is the close of business on the date of the balance sheet.
Question 170
Earned but not yet received income is treated as
A. Asset
B. Liability
C. Loss
D. Capital
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Earned but not yet received income is treated as Asset. It is income earned during a particular accounting period but not received until the end of that period. It is treated as an asset for the business.
Question 171
Which of the following financial reports shows the profitability of a business?
A. Income statement
B. Balance sheet
C. Cash flow statement
D. Statement of changes in equity
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Income statement shows the profitability of a business. The income statement is the most important report for many analysts. It shows the company's operating results for an entire year.
Question 172
Revenue earned but not yet received by the business is known as
A. Contra asset revenue
B. Accrued expenses
C. Accrued revenue
D. Unearned revenue
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Revenue earned but not yet received by the business is known as Accrued revenue. Accrued income is very important in accounting because companies receive advances for their goods or services all the time. To prevent overstating certain accounts, companies need to differentiate between the revenue that they have earned versus revenue that they have not earned yet.
Question 173
Which of the following is not regarded as the fundamental concept that is identified by IAS-1?
A. The going concern concept
B. The separate entity concept
C. The prudence concept
D. Correction concept
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Correction concept is not regarded as the fundamental concept that is identified by IAS-1.
Question 174
Assets minus liabilities equal to
A. Goodwill
B. Working capital
C. Net income
D. Capital
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Assets minus liabilities equal to Capital, it shows that a company's total amount of assets equals the total amount of liabilities plus owner's (or stockholders') equity.
Question 175
Using 'lower of cost and net realisable value' for the purpose of inventory valuation is the implementation of which of the following concepts?
A. The going concern concept
B. The separate entity concept
C. The prudence concept
D. Matching concept
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A cash book with cash bank and discount column is commonly referred as The prudence concept. Under the prudence concept, do not overestimate the amount of revenues recognized or underestimate the amount of expenses.
Question 176
Which of the following financial statements shows the movement of cash and cash equivalents during an accounting period?
A. Income statement
B. Balance sheet
C. Cash flow statement
D. Statement of changes in equity
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Cash flow statement shows the movement of cash and cash equivalents during an accounting period. A cash flow statement, also known as statement of cash flows or funds flow statement, is a financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, and breaks the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.
Question 177
The concept of 'separate entity' is applicable to which of the following types of businesses?
A. Sole proprietorship
B. Corporation
C. Partnership
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Ownership in business entities can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. From the accounting perspective and its purpose these types of business are considered separate entities from their owners. The corporation is only one considered as a separate legal entity.
Question 178
Goodwill is classified as which one of the following assets?
A. Fixed
B. Long term
C. Current
D. Intangible
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Goodwill is classified as Intangible assets. The goodwill amounts to the excess of the "purchase consideration" (the money paid to purchase the asset or business) over the total value of the assets and liabilities. It is classified as an intangible asset on the balance sheet, since it can neither be seen nor touched.
Question 179
Does prudence concept allow a business to build substantially higher reserves or provisions than that are actually required?
A. Yes
B. No
C. To some extent
D. It depends on the type of business
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prudence is the application of caution in the exercise of the judgements needed in making the estimates required under conditions of uncertainty, such that assets or income are not overstated and liabilities or expenses are not understated. However, the exercise of prudence does not allow, for example, the creation of hidden reserves or excessive provisions, the deliberate understatement of assets or income, or the deliberate overstatement of liabilities or expenses, because the financial statements would not be neutral and therefore, not have the quality of reliability.
Question 180
Which of the following does not appear in Balance sheet?
A. Building
B. Cash
C. Goodwill
D. Rent expenses
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rent expenses does not appear in Balance sheet.
Question 181
Current assets are also known as
A. Gross working capital
B. Invested capital
C. Assets
D. Cash
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Current assets are also known as Gross working capital. Gross working capital is the sum of all of a company's current assets (assets that are convertible to cash within a year or less).
Question 182
The revenue recognition principle dictates that all types of incomes should be recorded or recognized when
A. Cash is received
B. At the end of accounting period
C. When they are earned
D. When interest is paid
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The revenue recognition principle dictates that all types of incomes should be recorded or recognized when they are earned. The revenue recognition principle, a combination of accrual accounting and the matching principle, stipulates that revenues are recognized when realized and earned, not necessarily when received.
Question 183
The expenses related to the main operations of a business are referred to as
A. Administration expense
B. Non-administration expense
C. Selling expense
D. Operating expense
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The expenses related to the main operations of a business are referred to as Operating expense. The operating expenses refer to the specific costs after gross revenue is defined in the income statement.
Question 184
A current asset that is convertible to cash within 3 months can be referred to as
A. Cash asset
B. Operating asset
C. Intangible assets
D. Cash equivalent
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A current asset that is convertible to cash within 3 months can be referred to as Cash equivalent. Cash and cash equivalents refer to the line item on the balance sheet that reports the value of a company's assets that are cash or can be converted into cash immediately.
Question 185
What is depreciation?
A. Cost of a fixed asset
B. Cost of a fixed asset's repair
C. The residual value of a fixed asset
D. Portion of a fixed asset's cost consumed during the current accounting period
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Portion of a fixed asset's cost consumed during the current accounting period is known as depreciation. Depreciation is an accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life and is used to account for declines in value. Businesses depreciate long-term assets for both tax and accounting purposes.
Question 186
Under which depreciation method, the amount of depreciation expenses remains same throughtout the life of the asset?
A. Straight line method
B. Reducing balance method
C. Number of units produced method
D. Machine hours method
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Under Straight line method, the amount of depreciation expenses remains same throughtout the life of the asset. In a straight line depreciation method, it is assumed that the asset uniformly depreciates over its useful life.
Question 187
A company purchased a vehicle for Rs.6000. It will be used for 5 years and its residual value is expected to be Rs.1000. What is the annual amount of depreciation using straight line method of depreciation?
A. Rs. 1000
B. Rs. 2000
C. Rs. 3000
D. Rs. 5000
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cost of the asset = Rs. 6,000Salvage Value = Rs. 1,000Total Depreciation Cost = Cost of asset – Salvage Value = 6000 – 1000 = Rs. 5000Useful life of the asset = 5 yearsThus, annual depreciation cost = (Cost of asset – Salvage Cost)/Useful Life = 5000/5 = Rs. 1000.
Question 188
Which of the following is a double entry for deprecation expenses?
A. Accumulated depreciation Debit and depreciation expenses Credit
B. Depreciation expenses Debit and accumulated depreciation Credit
C. Cash Debit and Depreciation expenses Credit
D. Depreciation expenses Debit and Cash Credit
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Depreciation expenses Debit and accumulated depreciation Credit is a double entry for deprecation expenses.
Question 189
An alternative term used for accumulated depreciation expenses?
A. Provision for depreciation
B. Cumulative depreciation
C. Targeted depreciation
D. Depletion
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Provision for depreciation is an alternative term used for accumulated depreciation expenses. Depreciation expense is recognized on the income statement as a non-cash expense that reduces the company's net income.
Question 190
In the calculation of depreciation, all of the following items are actually estimates except:
A. Useful life
B. Residual value
C. Historical cost
D. Salvage value
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In the calculation of depreciation, all of the following items are actually estimates except Historical cost. A historical cost is a measure of value used in accounting in which the price of an asset on the balance sheet is based on its nominal or original cost when acquired by the company.
Question 191
Which of the following is/are kind of depreciation expenses?
A. Amortization
B. Depletion
C. Both of them
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Amortization and Depletion are kind of depreciation expenses. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization (DD&A) are accounting techniques that enable companies to gradually expense resources of economic value.
Question 192
Under which method of depreciation, the amount of depreciation expenses remains constant throughout the life of the asset?
A. Reducing balance method
B. Unit of activity method
C. Straight line method
D. None of these
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Under Straight line method of depreciation, the amount of depreciation expenses remains constant throughout the life of the asset.
Question 193
Depreciable amount + Residual value of a fixed asset = ?
A. Depreciation expenses
B. Accumulated depreciation
C. Cost of the fixed asset
D. Future economic benefits of a fixed asset
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Depreciable amount + Residual value of a fixed asset = Cost of the fixed asset. Fixed assets are depreciated only to the extent of their depreciable amount, which equals cost minus the salvage value.
Question 194
An increase in the value of fixed asset is referred to as:
A. Depreciation
B. Appreciation
C. Market capitalization
D. Reverse depreciation
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An increase in the value of fixed asset is referred to as Appreciation. Appreciation, in general terms, is an increase in the value of an asset over time. The increase can occur for a number of reasons, including increased demand or weakening supply, or as a result of changes in inflation or interest rates.
Question 195
Cost of a fixed asset - Accumulated depreciation expenses of the fixed asset = ?
A. Book value of a fixed asset
B. Market value of a fixed asset
C. Historical cost of a fixed asset
D. Recoverable amount if a fixed asset
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cost of a fixed asset - Accumulated depreciation expenses of the fixed asset = Book value of a fixed asset. Except for the cost of land, the cost of a fixed asset is spread over its estimated useful life to the business; the amount allocated to each period is called depreciation expense.
Question 196
The term _______ is generally used for the depreciation of natural resources
A. Amortization
B. Depletion
C. Appreciation
D. Disposal value
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The term Depletion is generally used for the depreciation of natural resources. Depletion is an accrual accounting technique used to allocate the cost of extracting natural resources such as timber, minerals, and oil from the earth.
Question 197
The purchase price of a software that will be used for more than 12 months should be regarded as
A. a revenue expenditure
B. a capital expenditure
C. a long term expense
D. an accounting period expense
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The purchase price of a software that will be used for more than 12 months should be regarded as a capital expenditure. It is considered a capital expenditure when the asset is newly purchased or when money is used towards extending the useful life of an existing asset.
Question 198
Which of the following is a biological asset?
A. Land
B. Building
C. Environment
D. Living plants and animals
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Living plants and animals is a biological asset. Biological asset is any living plant or animals owned by the business, and are typically measured at fair value minus selling costs.
Question 199
XYZ firm has imported a machine from abroad. Which of the following is NOT the element of the machine's cost?
A. Purchase price of machine
B. Import duty
C. Demmurage charges
D. Refundable tax
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
XYZ firm has imported a machine from abroad. Refundable tax is NOT the element of the machine's cost.
Question 200
Which of the following is the effect on net income if a business decreases its provision for bad debts?
A. It will increase net income
B. It will decrease net income
C. No effect
D. It will increase gross profit and net income
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Net income will increase is the effect on net income if a business decreases its provision for bad debts.
Question 201
Which of the following foxed assets is not depreciated in the ordinary circumstances?
A. Plant & Machinery
B. Building account
C. Land
D. Equipment's
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Land foxed assets is not depreciated in the ordinary circumstances. Land is not depreciated, since it has an unlimited useful life.
Question 202
A firm has not recorded the bad debts by mistake. Which of the following is the effect of bad debt ommission?
A. Net profit would decrease
B. Net profit would increase
C. Gross profit would overstate
D. Gross profit would understate
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A firm has not recorded the bad debts by mistake. Net profit would increase is the effect of bad debt ommission.
Question 203
When it is certain that a debt won't be recovered. Which of the following is correct?
A. Provision for bad debt is created
B. Account receivable is credited
C. Bad debts is credited
D. Sales is debited
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
When Account receivable is credited it is certain that a debt won't be recovered.
Question 204
A recovery of bad debt
A. increases net income
B. decreases net income
C. increases gross profit
D. increases gross profit and net income
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A recovery of bad debt increases net income. Bad debt recovery is a payment received for a debt that was written off and considered uncollectible. The receivable may come in the form of a loan, credit line, or any other accounts receivable. Because it generally generates a loss when it is written off, bad debt recovery usually produces income.
Question 205
What does 'aged debtors analysis' signify?
A. shows how long debts have been outstanding
B. How old the customers are
C. How long does a business take to repay the bank loans
D. Minimum number of old debtors
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Aged debtors analysis shows how long debts have been outstanding. An aged debtors report is a totalled list of all the invoices your customers haven't yet paid you for, less any credit notes you've issued to your customers and not yet refunded them for.
Question 206
Which of the following is (are) type(s) of Public Limited Companies?
A. Listed companies
B. Non listed companies
C. Private limited companies
D. Both listed and non listed companies
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Both listed and non listed companies are types of Public Limited Companies.
Question 207
Which of the following is the most common cause of bad debt?
A. Debtor refusal to repayment
B. Debtor left the country
C. Debtor committed a crime
D. Debtor declared to be a bankrupt
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Debtor declared to be a bankrupt is the most common cause of bad debt. A bad debt is a monetary amount owed to a creditor that is unlikely to be paid and, or which the creditor is not willing to take action to collect for various reasons, often due to the debtor not having the money to pay, for example due to a company going into liquidation or insolvency.
Question 208
The charter of a company which defines the limitations and powers of the company is called
A. Memorandum of Association
B. Articles of Association
C. Statutory Report
D. Certificate of Commencement
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The memorandum of association of a company is the charter and defines the limitation of the power of the company established under Companies Act. Memorandum of Association is the most important document of a company. It states the objects for which the company is formed. It contains the rights, privileges and powers of the company. Hence it is called a charter of the company. It is treated as the constitution of the company. It determines the relationship between the company and the outsiders.
Question 209
Which accounting concept dictates the inclusion of 'provision for doubtful debts' in the financial statements?
A. Accrual concept
B. Matching concept
C. Going concern concept
D. Prudence concept
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Prudence concept dictates the inclusion of 'provision for doubtful debts' in the financial statements.
Question 210
Merchandise on hand at either the beginning or end of the accounting period is called
A. Raw material
B. Cost of goods sold
C. Work in progress
D. Inventory
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Merchandise on hand at either the beginning or end of the accounting period is called Inventory. Inventory is the array of finished goods or goods used in production held by a company. Inventory is classified as a current asset on a company's balance sheet, and it serves as a buffer between manufacturing and order fulfillment.
Question 211
Which of the following is a commonly used base to create the provision for doubtful debts?
A. Total purchases
B. Total credit sales
C. Total current assets
D. Total current liabilities
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Total credit sales is a commonly used base to create the provision for doubtful debts. The provision for doubtful debts is the estimated amount of bad debt that will arise from accounts receivable that have been issued but not yet collected. It is identical to the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Question 212
Which of the following capital is taken up by the general public?
A. Issued capital
B. Subscribed capital
C. Authorized capital
D. Reserve capital
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Issued capital is taken up by the general public. Such capital can be offered to the public at a later date. It is that part of subscribed capital, which is called by the company to pay on shares allotted. It is not necessary for the company to call for the entire amount on shares subscribed for by shareholders.
Question 213
Provision for doubtful debts account is a/an
A. Asset account
B. Contra asset account
C. Nominal account
D. Liability account
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Provision for doubtful debts account is an Contra asset account. It is used along with the account Accounts Receivable in order for the balance sheet to report the net realizable value of the company's accounts receivable.
Question 214
Which of the following items of balance sheet are useful in evaluating a company's liquidity?
A. Current assets and other assets
B. Current liabilities and current assets
C. Current liabilities and plant and equipment
D. In current liabilities and other assets
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Current liabilities and current assets items of balance sheet are useful in evaluating a company's liquidity.
Question 215
Provision for cash discount on debtors is a percentage of
A. Debtors
B. Net debtors
C. Net debtors less provision for doubtful debts
D. Net sales
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Provision for cash discount on debtors is a percentage of Net debtors less provision for doubtful debts.
Question 216
Which of the following can be distributed among the shareholders?
A. Capital reserve
B. General reserve
C. Revaluation reserve
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
General reserve can be distributed among the shareholders. General reserve can be used for distribution of dividend among shareholders when profit is insufficient. Reserves and surpluses are shown in liabilities side of balance sheet.
Question 217
The value of inventories or stock is figured out at the lower of cost and
A. Purchase price
B. Opportunity cost
C. Realizable value
D. Net realizable value
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The value of inventories or stock is figured out at the lower of cost and Net realizable value.
Question 218
Shares for which amount is paid by public are called ____ shares
A. Authorized
B. Paid up
C. Bonus shares
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Shares for which amount is paid by public are called Paid up shares. Paid-Up Share Capital All paid-up capital is listed under the shareholders' equity section of the issuing company's balance sheet. Share capital can fall into four categories; paid-up share capital, called-up share capital, authorized share capital, and issued share capital.
Question 219
An overstatement in the value of closing stock overstates all of the following except
A. Net income
B. Current assets
C. Capital of the business
D. Cost of goods sold
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
An overstatement in the value of closing stock overstates all of the following except Cost of goods sold.
Question 220
Which of the following is non-profit organization?
A. Sole proprietorship
B. Partnership
C. Limited company
D. Trust
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Trust is non-profit organization. A nonprofit organization is a business that has been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) because it furthers a social cause and provides a public benefit.
Question 221
Commercial accounting is based on
A. Single entry book keeping
B. Double entry book keeping
C. Both single and double entry book keeping
D. Cash basis of book keeping
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Commercial accounting is based on Double entry book keeping. Commercial accounting is something about providing right informatin to right people on right time. In commercial accounting, the system is maintained by the business organizations. The main objective of commercial accounting is to know the profit or loss and the financial position of any business.
Question 222
All of the following are the methods of inventory costing except
A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. AVCO or average cost
D. Stock take
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Stock take is not the methods of inventory costing. Stock-taking or "inventory checking" or "wall-to-wall" is the physical verification of the quantities and condition of items held in an inventory or warehouse. This may be done to provide an audit of existing stock. It is also the source of stock discrepancy information.
Question 223
An asset that is NOT physical in nature is called
A. Intangible asset
B. Liquid asset
C. Current asset
D. Fixed asset
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An asset that is NOT physical in nature is called Intangible asset. An intangible asset is an asset that is not physical in nature. Goodwill, brand recognition and intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, are all intangible assets.
Question 224
Which one of the following methods of inventory costing yields highest taxable income?
A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. AVCO or averrage cost
D. Standard cost method
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
FIFO methods of inventory costing yields highest taxable income. First-in, first-out, or FIFO, applies the earliest costs first. In rising markets, FIFO yields the lowest cost of goods sold and the highest taxable income.
Question 225
In which of the following interim dividend is treated?
A. In profit and loss account
B. In profit and loss appropriation account
C. On the asset side of the Balance sheet
D. In trading account
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In profit and loss appropriation account interim dividend is treated. An interim dividend is a dividend payment made before a company's annual general meeting (AGM) and the release of final financial statements.
Question 226
Which one of the following inventory costing methods is supposed to issue the most recently purchased goods?
A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. AVCO or averrage cost
D. Moving average
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
LIFO inventory costing methods is supposed to issue the most recently purchased goods. LIFO, which stands for last-in-first-out, is an inventory valuation method which assumes that the last items placed in inventory are the first sold during an accounting year.
Question 227
Which of the following documents contains rules and regulations for internal management of the business?
A. Memorandum of association
B. Articles of association
C. Prospectus
D. Statutory Declaration
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Articles of association contains rules and regulations for internal management of the business. Articles of Association is a document which prescribes the rules and bye-laws for the general management of the company and for the attainment of its object as given in the memorandum.
Question 228
Opening inventory + Net purchases = ?
A. Ending inventory
B. Closing stock
C. Cost of goods manufactured
D. Cost of goods available for sale
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Opening inventory + Net purchases = Cost of goods available for sale. The cost of goods available for sale equals the beginning value of inventory plus the cost of goods purchased.
Question 229
Which of the following is NOT a cash inflow?
A. Sale of fixed asset
B. Issue of debentures
C. Cash from business operation
D. Purchase of fixed asset
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Purchase of fixed asset is NOT a cash inflow. Cash inflow is the money received by an organization as a result of its operating activities, investment activities, and financing activities.
Question 230
Cost of goods available for sale - closing inventory = ?
A. Opening inventiry
B. Cost of opening finished goods inventory
C. Work in progress ending inventory
D. Cost of goods sold
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cost of goods available for sale - closing inventory = Cost of goods sold.
Question 231
NRV or net realizable value of inventory is the expected selling price or market value less
A. Carry value of the inventory
B. Expenses necessary to complete sale
C. Cost of the stock
D. Replacement cost
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
NRV or net realizable value of inventory is the expected selling price or market value less Expenses necessary to complete sale. Net realizable value is generally equal to the selling price of the inventory goods less the selling costs (completion and disposal).
Question 232
Which of the following is quoted company?
A. Private limited company
B. Public limited company
C. Listed company
D. Non listed company
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Listed company is quoted company. The CA 2006 definition of 'quoted company' in s. 385 refers to companies listed on 'regulated markets' including the Main Market, but not AIM.
Question 233
Under which method of inventory costing, a pre-determined cost is assigned to all items of inventory?
A. Replacement cost method
B. Standard cost method
C. AVCO or average cost
D. FIFO method
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Under Standard cost method of inventory costing, a pre-determined cost is assigned to all items of inventory. A standard cost is described as a predetermined cost, an estimated future cost, an expected cost, a budgeted unit cost, a forecast cost, or as the "should be" cost. Standard costs are often an integral part of a manufacturer's annual profit plan and operating budgets.
Question 234
Which of the following capital is required for the registration of the company?
A. Issued capital
B. Subscribed capital
C. Authorized capital
D. Reserve capital
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Authorized capital is required for the registration of the company. The authorized capital of a company (sometimes referred to as the authorized share capital, registered capital or nominal capital, particularly in the United States) is the maximum amount of share capital that the company is authorized by its constitutional documents to issue (allocate) to shareholders.
Question 235
Term 'Credit' means _____ by the business
A. Receiving of benefits
B. It has no effect on business
C. Providing benefits
D. It depends upon items
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Term 'Credit' means Receiving of benefits by the business. The terms which indicate when payment is due for sales made on account (or credit).
Question 236
When a liability is reduced or decreased, it is recorded on the:
A. Left or credit side of the account
B. Right or debit side of the account
C. Right or credit side of the account
D. Left or debit side of the account
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
When a liability is reduced or decreased, it is recorded on the Left or debit side of the account.
Question 237
Accounts receivable & inventory are the examples of
A. Current assets
B. Liquid asset
C. Fixed asset
D. Capital asset
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Accounts receivable & inventory are the examples of Current assets. Current assets include cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, stock inventory, marketable securities, pre-paid liabilities, and other liquid assets. Current assets are important to businesses because they can be used to fund day-to-day business operations and to pay for the ongoing operating expenses.
Question 238
When capital is increased by an amount, it is recorded on the:
A. Left or credit side of the account
B. Right or debit side of the account
C. Right or credit side of the account
D. Left or debit side of the account
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
When capital is increased by an amount, it is recorded on the Right or credit side of the account.
Question 239
What type of expenses are paid out of Gross Profit?
A. General expenses
B. Financial expenses
C. Selling expenses
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
General expenses, Financial expenses and Selling expenses are paid out of Gross Profit.
Question 240
Which of the following account will be credited in the books of XYZ Co. Ltd, if the business purchases a vehicle thriugh cheque?
A. Vehicle account
B. Business account
C. Bank account
D. Debtors account
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Bank account will be credited in the books of XYZ Co. Ltd, if the business purchases a vehicle thriugh cheque.
Question 241
Which of the following is NOT an example of intangible assets?
A. Franchise rights
B. Goodwill
C. Patents
D. Land
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Land is NOT an example of intangible assets. An intangible asset is an asset that is not physical in nature.
Question 242
Which of the following is an example of business liability?
A. Land
B. Building
C. Cash
D. Creditors
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Creditors is an example of business liability. A liability is defined as a company's legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.
Question 243
The unfavorable balance of Profit and Loss account should be
A. Added to liabilities
B. Subtracted from current assets
C. Subtracted from capital
D. Subtracted from liabilities
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Loss is subtracted from capital account and profit is added to capital account.
Question 244
Debenture is also named as
A. Share
B. Bond
C. Reserve
D. Equity
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Debenture is also named as Bond. In a sense, all debentures are bonds , but not all bonds are debentures. Whenever a bond is unsecured, it can be referred to as a debenture.
Question 245
Which of the following account will be credited, if business bought goods on credit from Mr. Z?
A. Purchases account
B. Mr. Z account
C. Cash account
D. Sales account
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mr. Z account account will be credited, if business bought goods on credit from Mr. Z.
Question 246
Interest on loan paid by business is an example of
A. Revenue expense
B. Income
C. Asset
D. Return outward
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Interest on loan paid by business is an example of Revenue expense. A revenue expenditure is a cost that is charged to expense as soon as the cost is incurred.
Question 247
Which of the following is the most important document of the company?
A. Memorandum of association
B. Articles of association
C. Annual report
D. Prospectus
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Memorandum of association is the most important document of the company. It is the charter of the company, which defines the objects of the company's formation and the utmost possible scope of its operations beyond which its actions cannot go.
Question 248
Which of the following account will be credited when a typewriter is sold that has been used in the office?
A. Office equipment account
B. Cash account
C. Sales account
D. Purchase account
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Office equipment account will be credited when a typewriter is sold that has been used in the office.
Question 249
The allocation of the cost of a tangible plant asset to expense in the periods, in which services are received from the asset, is termed as
A. Appreciation
B. Depreciation
C. Fluctuation
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The allocation of the cost of a tangible plant asset to expense in the periods, in which services are received from the as set, is termed as Depreciation. Depreciation is any method of allocating such net cost to those periods in which the organization is expected to benefit from use of the asset. The asset is referred to as a depreciable asset.
Question 250
Authorized share capital is also known as
A. Registered capital
B. Issued capital
C. Paid up capital
D. Called up capital
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Authorized share capital is also known as Registered capital. The authorized capital of a company is the maximum amount of share capital that the company is authorized by its constitutional documents to issue to shareholders.
Question 251
Which of the following item will be shown on debit side of debtors account?
A. Discount received
B. Return inwards
C. Discount allowed
D. Credit sales
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Credit sales will be shown on debit side of debtors account. Credit sales means allowances of goods to customers in order to pay in advance.
Question 252
The maximum amount with which a company is registered is called
A. Authorized capital
B. Issued capital
C. Paid up capital
D. Called up capital
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The maximum amount with which a company is registered is called Authorized capital.
Question 253
When one or both aspects of a transaction are recorded in the wrong class or category of account, it is called
A. Error of principle
B. Error of omission
C. Error of commission
D. Error of original entry
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When one or both aspects of a transaction are recorded in the wrong class or category of account, it is called Error of principle. An error of principle is an accounting mistake in which an entry is recorded in the incorrect account, violating the fundamental principles of accounting.
Question 254
Which one of the following is NOT true about revenue expenditure?
A. These are the running expenses of the business
B. They improve the financial position of the business
C. They reduce the profit of the concern
D. They do not appear in the balance sheet
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Revenue expenditure does not improve the financial position of the business. Revenue expenditures are typically referred to as ongoing operating expenses.
Question 255
Which of the following would NOT be considered as a component of 'cost' of stock?
A. Transportation inward costs
B. Import duties
C. Salaries of selling staff
D. Purchase price
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Salaries of selling staff would NOT be considered as a component of 'cost' of stock. When investors purchase shares of stock, the price paid includes two components: the price of the stock and the fee charged by the brokerage firm, called commission.
Question 256
Which of the following is TRUE about the treatment of insurance premium paid in advance
A. Current asset
B. Current liability
C. Short term liability
D. Fixed asset
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Current asset is TRUE about the treatment of insurance premium paid in advance. Current assets represent all the assets of a company that are expected to be conveniently sold, consumed, utilized or exhausted through the standard business operations, which can lead to their conversion to a cash value over the next one year period.
Question 257
Which one of the following statement is CORRECT about long term liabilities?
A. These are due within one year
B. These consist of all debts, payabke after 12 months
C. In working capital, these are deducted from current assets
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Long term liabilities consist of all debts, payabke after 12 months. Long-term liabilities are obligations not due within the next 12 months or within the company's operating cycle if it is longer than one year.
Question 258
Which one of the following can offer its share to public at large?
A. Private limited company
B. Listed company
C. Partnership firm
D. Trust
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Listed company can offer its share to public at large. Listed company is a corporation whose ownership is dispersed among the general public in many shares of stock which are freely traded on a stock exchange or in over-the-counter markets.
Question 259
The persons who sign Articles and Memorandum of the company and contribute in the initial share capital of the company are called
A. Subscribers
B. Shareholders
C. Managers
D. Directors
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The persons who sign Articles and Memorandum of the company and contribute in the initial share capital of the company are called Subscribers. They are called subscribers because, as part of the company formation.
Question 260
Which of the following financial statements show the financial health of an organisation at a stated point of time?
A. Balance sheet
B. Trading and Profit & Loss account
C. Cash flow statement
D. Statement of retained earnings
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Balance sheet financial statements show the financial health of an organisation at a stated point of time. A balance sheet is a financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, and provides a basis for computing rates of return and evaluating its capital structure.
Question 261
Which of the following are the owners of a company?
A. Proprietors
B. Partners
C. Shareholders
D. Managers
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Shareholders are the owners of a company. A shareholder, also referred to as a stockholder, is any person, company, or institution that owns at least one share of a company's stock.
Question 262
The estimated value at which an asset is expected to be sold after the end of its useful life is called
A. Residual value
B. Salvage value
C. Scrap value
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The estimated value at which an asset is expected to be sold after the end of its useful life is called Residual value, Salvage value and Scrap value.
Question 263
Which of the following is a selling expense?
A. Any tax/freight is paid on purchases
B. General salaries paid to laborers
C. Tax & freight paid on sale
D. Interest on deposits
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Tax & freight paid on sale is a selling expense. Selling expense (or sales expense) includes any costs incurred by the sales department.
Question 264
General office expenses are charged to which of the following head?
A. Administrative expenses
B. Marketing expenses
C. Selling expenses
D. Financial expenses
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
General office expenses are charged to Administrative expenses head because we know that all types of official expenses are known as administrative expense.
Question 265
A debit balance in the bank statement indicates
A. Cash at bank
B. Bank overdraft
C. Over payment to creditors
D. Cash in hand
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A debit balance in the bank statement indicates Bank overdraft. Overdrafts are where the bank account becomes negative and the businesses in effect have borrowed from the bank.
Question 266
Which one of the following is NOT true about capital expenditure?
A. Creates future benefits
B. Incurred to acquire fixed assets
C. Incurred to increase the economic life of existing fixed assets
D. Reduce the profit of the concern
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Capital expenditure does not reduce the profit of the concern. Capital expenditures refer to funds that are used by a company for the purchase, improvement, or maintenance of long-term assets to improve the efficiency or capacity of the company.
Question 267
Which of the following is not an item of Balance Sheet?
A. Accounts receivable
B. Accounts payable
C. Sales revenue
D. Marketable securities
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sales revenue is not an item of Balance Sheet. Sales revenue is the amount realized by a business from the sale of goods or services.
Question 268
Stock of a Trading concern consists of
A. Raw material
B. Work in progress
C. Merchandise inventory
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Stock of a Trading concern consists of Merchandise inventory. Merchandise inventory is the cost of goods on hand and available for sale at any given time. Merchandise inventory (also called Inventory) is a current asset with a normal debit balance meaning a debit will increase and a credit will decrease.
Question 269
In an account, when credit side total < debit side total, then, the balance is known as
A. Negative balance
B. Debit balance
C. Positive balance
D. Credit balance
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In an account, when credit side total < debit side total, then, the balance is known as Debit balance. It is the positive balance in the left side of the account.
Question 270
Which of the following is used to record financial transactions in chronological (day-to-day) order?
A. Voucher
B. General Journal
C. General Ledger
D. Trial Balance
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
General Journal is used to record financial transactions in chronological (day-to-day) order.
Question 271
Net Profit = Gross Profit minus
A. Operating expenses
B. Product cost
C. Deferred expenses
D. Direct cost
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Net Profit = Gross Profit minus Operating expenses.
Question 272
Expenditure incurred annually on renewal of patent is a
A. Revenue expenditure
B. Capital expenditure
C. Financial expenditure
D. Operating expenditure
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Expenditure incurred annually on renewal of patent is a Revenue expenditure. A revenue expenditure is a cost that will be an expense in the accounting period when the expenditure takes place.
Question 273
Money spent to acquire or upgrade physical assets is known as
A. Revenue expense
B. Capital expense
C. Administrative expense
D. Operating expense
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Money spent to acquire or upgrade physical assets is known as Capital expense, as the asset is expected to be utilised in a long run.
Question 274
Salaries paid in advance should be shown on
A. Asset side of the Balance sheet
B. Liability side of the Balance sheet
C. Credit side of the Trading account
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Salaries paid in advance should be shown on Asset side of the Balance sheet. An advance paid is recorded as a current asset in the company's balance sheet.
Question 275
Which of the following account will be credited when the goods are purchased on cash?
A. Stock account
B. Cash account
C. Supplier account
D. Work in progress account
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cash account will be credited when the goods are purchased on cash.
Question 276
Which of the following assets are shown at written down value in Balance sheet?
A. Current assets
B. Liquid asset
C. Floating assets
D. Fixed asset
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Fixed asset are shown at written down value in Balance sheet. If the asset is not impaired and the company operates under GAAP, then the cost model must be used.
Question 277
Which one of the following is INCORRECT about closing stock?
A. It is added into current assets
B. It is deducted from Material available for use
C. It becomes opening stock of next year
D. It reduces the resources of business
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Closing stock does not reduce the resources of business. Closing stock is the amount of inventory that a business still has on hand at the end of a reporting period.
Question 278
Which of the following account will be credited when the goods are purchased on credit from Mr. Ali?
A. Purchases account
B. Mr. Ali account
C. Cash account
D. Sales account
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mr. Ali account will be credited when the goods are purchased on credit from Mr. Ali.
Question 279
Outsider's claim against the assets of the business is called
A. Liability
B. Expense
C. Income
D. Capital
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Outsider's claim against the assets of the business is called Liability. Liabilities are defined as a company's legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.
Question 280
An expenditure whose benefit is finished or enjoyed immediately is called
A. Expense
B. Liability
C. Cost
D. Income
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An expenditure whose benefit is finished or enjoyed immediately is called Expense. An expense is the cost of operations that a company incurs to generate revenue.
Question 281
An informal accounting statement that lists the ledger account balances at a point of time and compares the total of debit balances with the total of credit balances is known as
A. Income statement
B. Balance sheet
C. Trial balance
D. Cash Book
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An informal accounting statement that lists the ledger account balances at a point of time and compares the total of debit balances with the total of credit balances is known as Trial balance. A trial balance is a bookkeeping worksheet in which the balance of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account column totals that are equal.
Question 282
A company's merchandise, raw materials, finished and unfinished products which have not yet been sold is known as
A. Sales
B. Purchases
C. Inventory
D. Work in progress
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A company's merchandise, raw materials, finished and unfinished products which have not yet been sold is known as Inventory.
Question 283
What is nature of Capital account?
A. Debit
B. Credit
C. Expenses
D. Loss
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Credit is nature of Capital account. Asset accounts normally have debit balances, while liabilities and capital normally have credit balances.
Question 284
Documentary evidence, in a specific format used to record the details of a transaction is known as
A. Account
B. Voucher
C. Journal
D. Ledger
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Documentary evidence, in a specific format used to record the details of a transaction is known as Voucher. Voucher is documentary evidence in a specific format that records the details of a transaction. It is accompanied by the evidence of transaction.
Question 285
The assets which have a limited useful life are termed as
A. Limited assets
B. Depreciable assets
C. Unlimited assets
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The assets which have a limited useful life are termed as Depreciable assets. The assets which are held by a business for the production and supply of goods and services, expected to be used for more than an accounting year and have a limited useful life are known as Depreciable Assets.
Question 286
A decrease in value of a fixed asset due to age, wear and tear is known as
A. Depreciation
B. Accumulated depreciation
C. Appreciation
D. Written Down Value (WDV)
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A decrease in value of a fixed asset due to age, wear and tear is known as Depreciation. Depreciation is an accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life and is used to account for declines in value. Businesses depreciate long-term assets for both tax and accounting purposes.
Question 287
Cost incurred for the maintenance of shop is considered as
A. Deffered expense
B. Capital expenditure
C. Revenue expenditure
D. Preliminary expense
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Cost incurred for the maintenance of shop is considered as Revenue expenditure. A revenue expenditure is a cost that will be an expense in the accounting period when the expenditure takes place.
Question 288
In balance sheet, fixed assets are shown at
A. Cost price
B. Market value
C. Fair value
D. Written Down Value (WDV)
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In balance sheet, fixed assets are shown at Written Down Value (WDV). If the asset is not impaired and the company operates under GAAP, then the cost model must be used.
Question 289
The accrual basis of accounting records revenues when they are
A. Collected
B. Earned
C. Contracted
D. Readily available for use
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The accrual basis of accounting records revenues when they are earned. In other words, under the accrual basis of accounting, the receipt of cash and the payment of cash are not the focus of reporting revenues and expenses.
Question 290
Double entry accounting system includes
A. Accrual accounting only
B. Cash accounting only
C. Both cash and accrual accounting
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Double entry accounting system includes both cash and accrual accounting. Double entry, a fundamental concept underlying present-day bookkeeping and accounting, states that every financial transaction has equal and opposite effects in at least two different accounts.
Question 291
Which of the following is true when a debtor pays his dues?
A. The asset side of the balance sheet will decrease
B. The asset side of the balance sheet will increase
C. The liability side of the balance sheet will increase
D. There is no change in total assets or total liabilities
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
When a debtor pays his dues there is no change in total assets or total liabilities because debtor in current assets decrease and cash & bank in current assets increase.
Question 292
Which of the following ratios indicate the short-term liquidity of a business?
A. Inventory turnover ratio
B. Debt equity ratio
C. Acid test ratio
D. Proprietary ratio
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Acid test ratios indicate the short-term liquidity of a business. The acid-test ratio uses a firm's balance sheet data as an indicator of whether it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
Question 293
The maximum amount beyond which a company is not allowed to raise funds by issue of shares is
A. Issued capital
B. Reserve capital
C. Nominal capital
D. Subscribed capital
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The maximum amount beyond which a company is not allowed to raise funds by issue of shares is Nominal capital. Nominal capital, also known as authorized capital, represents the securities that are designated for shareholders.
Question 294
Based on which of the following concepts, is share capital account shown on the liability side of a balance sheet?
A. Business entity concept
B. Money measurement concept
C. Cost concept
D. Going concern concept
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Based on Business entity concept, share capital account shown on the liability side of a balance sheet. The business entity concept also explains why owners' equity appears on the liability side of a balance sheet (i.e. credit side).
Question 295
Which of the following is not considered as Research & Development costs?
A. Testing in search for product alternatives
B. Legal work on patent application
C. Modification of design of a process
D. Searching for application of new research findings
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Legal work on patent application is not considered as Research & Development costs. Research and development (R&D) expenses are associated with the research and development of a company's goods or services.
Question 296
Amortization of unidentified intangible assets is in terms of
A. Conservatism concept
B. Materiality concept
C. Matching concept
D. Cost concept
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Amortization of unidentified intangible assets is in terms of Matching concept. In the Matching Concept of Accounting, all the expenses matched with the revenue of an accounting period should only be taken into consideration.
Question 297
Declared dividend should be classified in the balance sheet as a
A. Provision
B. Current liability
C. Reserve
D. Current asset
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Declared dividend should be classified in the balance sheet as a Current liability. Dividends payable are dividends that a company's board of directors has declared to be payable to its shareholders. Until such time as the company actually pays the shareholders, the cash amount of the dividend is recorded within a dividends payable account as a current liability.
Question 298
Which of the following inventory valuation methods show higher profits during the period of rising prices?
A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. Weighted average cost method
D. Simple average method
View Answer
Question 299
The main objective of providing depreciation is to
A. Calculate the true net profit
B. Compute the actual cash profit
C. Create funds for replacement of fixed assets
D. Reduce tax burden
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The main objective of providing depreciation is to Create funds for replacement of fixed assets. The main objective of charging depreciation is to accumulate adequate fund to replace old asset with the new one after the useful life. Depreciation is charged to fixed assets which helps to show the current value of the asset.
Question 300
If the opening inventory of a business is undercast, it will
A. Increase gross profit and decrease net profit
B. Decrease gross profit as well as net profit
C. Increase value of assets
D. Increase gross profit as well as net profit
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
If the opening inventory of a business is undercast, it will Increase gross profit as well as net profit.
Question 301
Which of the following is not a financial statement?
A. Profit and loss account
B. Profit and loss appropriation account
C. Balance sheet
D. Trial Balance
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Trial Balance is not a financial statement. Trial Balance is a list of closing balances of ledger accounts on a certain date and is the first step towards the preparation of financial statements. It is usually prepared at the end of an accounting period to assist in the drafting of financial statements.
Question 302
The three column cash book represents
A. Real accounts
B. Nominal accounts
C. Nominal and personal accounts
D. Real, personal and nominal accounts
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The three column cash book represents Real, personal and nominal accounts. The three column cash book (also known as triple column cash book) has three money columns on both debit and credit side – one on each side for recording discount, cash and bank amounts.
Question 303
Provision for bad debts is made as per the
A. Conservatism concept
B. Cost concept
C. Consistency concept
D. Going concern concept
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Provision for bad debts is made as per the Conservatism concept. The conservatism principle is the general concept of recognizing expenses and liabilities as soon as possible when there is uncertainty about the outcome, but to only recognize revenues and assets when they are assured of being received.
Question 304
Carriage inwards refers to the cost of transportation for
A. Purchase of materials
B. Sale of products
C. Returns outward
D. Return of unsold goods
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Carriage inwards refers to the cost of transportation for Purchase of materials. The carriage inwards costs are considered to be part of the cost of items purchased, since an asset's cost is defined as all costs that are necessary to get the asset in place and ready for use.
Question 305
Right shares are the shares
A. Issued by a newly formed company
B. Legally issued to the public at large
C. Offered to the existing equity shareholders
D. That have a right of redemption
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Right shares are the shares Offered to the existing equity shareholders. A rights offering (rights issue) is a group of rights offered to existing shareholders to purchase additional stock shares, known as subscription warrants, in proportion to their existing holdings.
Question 306
The claims against the company not acknowledged as debts are shown as
A. Current liabilities
B. Loans and advances
C. Notes to balance sheet
D. Director's report
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The claims against the company not acknowledged as debts are shown as notes to balance sheet. All claims which the company does not acknowledge as debts should be disclosed. Claims against the company by the labour union for additional wages, compensation, etc. come under this category.
Question 307
Which of the following is a real account?
A. Salary account
B. Cash account
C. Outstanding rent account
D. Sundry creditors account
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cash account is a real account. Real accounts show up on a company's balance sheet, which is the financial statement that lists all the accounts that a company has and their balances.
Question 308
Under cash basis of accounting, revenue is recognized when
A. Sale is made
B. Cash is received
C. Goods are delivered
D. Services are rendered
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Under cash basis of accounting, revenue is recognized when Cash is received. Realizable means it is reasonable to expect that cash will be received in the future.
Question 309
The trade discount on purchases is recorded
A. When it is received
B. When the inventory is purchased
C. When the inventory is sold
D. Not at all recorded in the books
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The trade discount on purchases are not all recorded in the books. Trade discount is not separately shown in the books of accounts, and all amounts recorded in a purchases or sales book are done in the net amount only.
Question 310
Which of the following is not an item of revenue expenditure?
A. Interest on deposits accepted
B. Annual insurance premium on inventory
C. Customs duty paid in connection with the import of equipment
D. Repairs and maintenance on machinery
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Customs duty paid in connection with the import of equipment is not an item of revenue expenditure. Customs duty paid on import of raw materials. It is capital expenditure.
Question 311
Which of the following is/are fixed asset(s)?
A. Closing inventory
B. Fixed deposit in a bank
C. Patents
D. Prepaid expenses
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Patents are fixed assets. The accounting process for patents is similar to other fixed assets. Companies allocate or amortize the costs over the life of the patent.
Question 312
Which of the following is a leverage ratio?
A. Debt equity ratio
B. Current ratio
C. Quick ratio
D. Earning power
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Debt equity ratio is a leverage ratio. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is a financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets. Closely related to leveraging, the ratio is also known as risk, gearing or leverage.
Question 313
The expenses that have fallen due for payment but not paid are
A. Outstanding expenses
B. Deffered expenses
C. Accrues expenses
D. Prepaid expenses
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The expenses that have fallen due for payment but not paid are Outstanding expenses. Outstanding expenses are those expenses which have been incurred during the current accounting period and are due to be paid, however, the payment is not made.
Question 314
The document inviting offers from public to subscribe for the debentures or shares of a body corporate is a
A. Share certificate
B. Debenture
C. Fixed deposit receipt
D. Prospectus
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The document inviting offers from public to subscribe for the debentures or shares of a body corporate is a Prospectus.
Question 315
The portion of the acquisition cost of an asset yet to be allocated is known as
A. Written down value
B. Accumulated value
C. Realizable value
D. Salvage value
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The portion of the acquisition cost of an asset yet to be allocated is known as Written down value. Written-down value is the value of an asset after accounting for depreciation or amortization.
Question 316
Which of the following subsidiary books serves the purpose of ledger too, in addition to the recording of accounting transaction?
A. Purchases book
B. Sales book
C. Bills receivable book
D. Cash Book
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cash Book serves the purpose of ledger too, in addition to the recording of accounting transaction. A cash book is a financial journal that contains all cash receipts and payments, including bank deposits and withdrawals. Entries in the cash book are then posted into the general ledger.
Question 317
Which of the following appears in the profit and loss appropriation account?
A. Interest on debentures
B. Dividend
C. Provision for taxation
D. Provision for bad debts
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Dividend appears in the profit and loss appropriation account. The main intention of preparing a profit and loss appropriation account is to show the distribution of profits among the partners.
Question 318
Accounting is the process of matching
A. Benefits and costs
B. Revenues and costs
C. Cash inflows and outflows
D. Potential and real performance
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Accounting is the process of matching Revenues and costs. The matching concept is an accounting practice whereby firms recognize revenues and their related expenses in the same accounting period. Firms report "revenues," that is, along with the "expenses" that brought them.
Question 319
Which of the following event is subject matter of Accounting?
A. Death of key executive of the business
B. Strike of workers
C. Payment of Rs.1000 to bank in discharge of outstanding loan
D. Marriage of the daughter of the MD of the company
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Payment of Rs.1000 to bank in discharge of outstanding loan is subject matter of Accounting.
Question 320
Which one of the following accounting equations is correct?
A. Assets = Owner's equity
B. Assets = Liabilities + Owner's equity
C. Assets = Liabilities - Owner's equity
D. Assets + Liabilities = Owner's equity
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Assets = Liabilities + Owner's eq accounting equations is correct. It shows that a company's total amount of assets equals the total amount of liabilities plus owner's (or stockholders') equity.
Question 321
Reserve capital means
A. Part of subscribed uncalled capital
B. Accumulated profit
C. Part of Capital Reserve
D. Part of Capital Redemption Reserve
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Reserve capital means Part of subscribed uncalled capital. Reserve Capital is defined as a part of subscribed uncalled capital, which will not be called up until and unless the company goes into liquidation.
Question 322
Purchase book is maintained to record
A. All credit purchases
B. All cash purchases
C. Purchases of goods
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A purchase book is a special purpose subsidiary book prepared by a business to record all credit purchases.
Question 323
Revenue from sale of product ordinarily is reported as part of earning in the period
A. The planning takes place
B. The sale is made
C. The product is manufactured
D. The cash is collected
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Revenue from sale of product ordinarily is reported as part of earning in the period when the sale is made.
Question 324
A document sent to customer when he returns the goods is called
A. Promissory note
B. Invoice
C. Credit note
D. Debit note
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A document sent to customer when he returns the goods is called Credit note. A credit note or credit memo is a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer.
Question 325
When will the bill mature if the date of maturity of a bill is a holiday
A. Holiday itself
B. Other agreed day
C. Preceding working day
D. Next working day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Preceding working day the bill will mature if the date of maturity of a bill is a holiday, where the date of maturity is a public holiday, the instrument will become due on the preceding business day.
Question 326
Memorandum Joint Venture account is a
A. Personal account
B. Real account
C. Nominal account
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Memorandum Joint Venture account is a Nominal account.
Question 327
_____ is not required in Promissory Note
A. Acceptance
B. Noting
C. Discounting
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Acceptance is not required in Promissory Note. It does not require any acceptance because payer is only the maker of the promissory note. It requires acceptance by the drawee or someone else on his behalf as the drawer is not the payer.
Question 328
Loss leads to reduction in
A. Capital
B. Income
C. Liabilities
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Loss leads to reduction in Capital. The reduction of capital is done by companies for numerous reasons, including increasing shareholder value and producing a more efficient capital structure.
Question 329
Transaction between business and owner are recorded following ____ concept
A. Periodicity
B. Business entity
C. Prudence
D. Going concern
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Transaction between business and owner are recorded following Business entity concept. The business entity concept states that the transactions associated with a business must be separately recorded from those of its owners or other businesses.
Question 330
Those transactions for which there is no separate book, are recorded in the
A. Cash book
B. Bills receivable book
C. Bills payable book
D. Journal Proper
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Those transactions for which there is no separate book, are recorded in the Journal Proper. Only those transactions, which cannot be conveniently recorded in any of the other books of original entry i.e., subsidiary books or which are not sufficiently numerous to necessitate a special book being devised for them, are recorded in this book.
Question 331
One of the Fundamental accounting assumption is
A. Materiality
B. Going concern
C. Business entity
D. Dual aspect
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
One of the Fundamental accounting assumption is Going concern. Going concern is an accounting term for a company that has the resources needed to continue operating indefinitely until it provides evidence to the contrary.
Question 332
Contra-entries are passed only when
A. Double column cash book is prepared
B. Three column cash book is prepared
C. Simple cash book is prepared
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Contra-entries are passed only when Double column cash book is prepared. The reason for making two entries is to comply with the principle of double entry.
Question 333
The person from whom the goods are purchased on credit are called
A. Debtors
B. Creditors
C. Accounts receivable
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The person from whom the goods are purchased on credit are called Creditors. The person, firm or an organization from whom goods or services are purchased on credit by the business are called creditors of the business.
Question 334
Petty cash balance is
A. Liability
B. Income
C. Expense
D. Asset
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Petty cash balance is Asset. The petty cash amount may appear as the first or second item listed in the current asset section of the balance sheet.
Question 335
Dividends are usually paid as a percentage of
A. Net profit
B. Authorized share capital
C. Called up capital
D. Paid up capital
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Dividends are usually paid as a percentage of Paid up capital.
Question 336
A proforma invoice is sent by
A. Consignee to consignor
B. Consignee to debtors
C. Debtors to consignee
D. Consignor to consignee
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A proforma invoice is sent by Consignor to consignee. A Pro-forma invoice is a document prepared by the consignor which is sent to the consignee along with the goods. It contains the details with respect to the quantity of goods sent, rates at which the goods are sent and other terms and conditions for sending the goods on consignment.
Question 337
Which of the following sets of expense are the direct expense of business?
A. Wages, Carriage Inward, Octroi
B. Postage, Wages, Carriage Inward
C. Purchases, Wages, Coal Expenses
D. Both 'a' and 'c'
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Wages, Carriage Inward, Octroi and Purchases, Wages, Coal Expenses sets of expense are the direct expense of business.
Question 338
Commission to promote credit sale by consignee is known as
A. Del credere commission
B. Over riding commission
C. Ordinary commission
D. Special commission
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Commission to promote credit sale by consignee is known as Del credere commission. It is a special commission given by the consignor to the consignee.
Question 339
Suspense account given in the trial balance will be entered in the
A. Manufacturing account
B. Balance sheet
C. Trading account
D. Profit and loss account
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Suspense account given in the trial balance will be entered in the Balance sheet. If the Trial Balance does not agree, the difference is put to Suspense A/c. Suspense A/c on credit side of Trial Balance will be entered on the liabilities side of Balance Sheet. Suspense A/c on debit side of Trial Balance will be entered on the assets side of Balance Sheet.
Question 340
The accounting equation is based on
A. Dual aspect
B. Business entity
C. Going concern concept
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The accounting equation is based on Dual aspect. The accounting equation is made visible in the balance sheet, where the total amount of assets listed must equal the total of all liabilities and equity.
Question 341
Different accounting policies can be adopted in the following area(s)
A. Valuation of inventories
B. Valuation of Investments
C. Calculation of depreciation
D. All of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Different accounting policies can be adopted in the Valuation of inventories, Valuation of Investments and Calculation of depreciation.
Question 342
Normally the following accounts are balanced
A. Real account and Nominal account
B. Personal account and Real account
C. Only Nominal account
D. All accounts
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Normally the Personal account and Real account are balanced. Only accounts relating to assets and liabilities ,that is real account and personal accounts are balanced periodically.
Question 343
Opening and closing inventories are recorded in
A. Journal proper
B. Purchase book
C. Sales book
D. Bill receivable book
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Opening and closing inventories are recorded in Journal proper.
Question 344
Which of the following instruments is not a negotiable instrument?
A. Bearer cheque
B. Promissory note
C. Crossed cheque
D. Bills of exchange
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Crossed cheque is not a negotiable instrument. A cheque is a negotiable instrument. It can either be open or crossed. While a crossed cheque is not payable over the counter but shall be collected only through a banker. The amount payable for the crossed cheque is transferred to the bank account of the payee.
Question 345
The installation expenses for a new machinery will be debited to
A. Cash A/c
B. Profit & Loss A/c
C. Machinery A/c
D. Installation expenses A/c
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The installation expenses for a new machinery will be debited to Machinery A/c.
Question 346
When obligation is not probable or the amount expected to be paid to settle the liability cannot be measured with sufficient reliability, it is called
A. Contingent liability
B. Provision
C. Secured loan
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When obligation is not probable or the amount expected to be paid to settle the liability cannot be measured with sufficient reliability, it is called Contingent liability. Contingent liability is a potential liability that may occur, depending on the outcome of an uncertain future event.
Question 347
A Trial Balance contains the balances of
A. Only Real A/c
B. Real A/c and Nominal A/c
C. Personal A/c
D. Both 'b' and 'c'
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A Trial Balance contains the balances of Real A/c and Nominal A/c and Personal A/c.
Question 348
Error which affect only one account can be
A. Error of complete omission
B. Error of posting
C. Compensatory errors
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Error which affect only one account can be Error of posting. An error in which amount is posted to the wrong side of the same account is known as error of posting. For example, goods sold to X wrongly credited to his account.
Question 349
In case goods are manufactured and segregated for specified consumers, the best method for valuation of inventory would be
A. FIFO
B. Simple average
C. Base stock
D. Specific identification method
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In case goods are manufactured and segregated for specified consumers, the best method for valuation of inventory would be Specific identification method. Specific identification inventory valuation method is a way of keeping track of all items in an inventory individually.
Question 350
Overriding commission is generally calculated on
A. Cash sale only
B. Total sales exceeding invoice value/cost
C. Credit sales
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Overriding commission is generally calculated on Total sales exceeding invoice value/cost. Overriding Commission is the extra commission allowed to the consignee in addition to the normal commission usually for making extra efforts to sell a new product in the market.
Question 351
Economic life of an enterprise Is split into periodic interval as per ____ concept
A. Materiality
B. Periodicity
C. Accrual
D. Conservation
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Economic life of an enterprise Is split into periodic interval as per Periodicity concept. It is the concept that each accounting period has an economic activity associated with it, and that the activity can be measured, accounted for, and reported upon.
Question 352
Present liability of uncertain amount, which can be measured reliably by using a substantial degree of estimation is termed as
A. Contingent liability
B. Liability
C. Provision
D. Reserve
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Present liability of uncertain amount, which can be measured reliably by using a substantial degree of estimation is termed as Provision. A provision is an account which records a present liability of an entity.
Question 353
When the goods are returned to a supplier
A. A Debit note is sent to him
B. An Account sale is sent to him
C. A receipt is sent to him
D. Either 'b' or 'c'
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When the goods are returned to a supplier a Debit note is sent to him which indicates that his/her account has been debited with the repective amount.
Question 354
Bills receivable endorsed are debited to
A. Bills Payable A/c
B. Debtor's A/c
C. Endorsee A/c
D. Bills Receivable A/c
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Bills receivable endorsed are debited to Endorsee A/c. The endorsee will be the owner of the bill and he will realise the payment of the bill on the due date from the drawee.
Question 355
Del-credere Commission is allowed to cover
A. All types losses
B. Abnormal loss
C. Normal loss
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Del Credere Commission. It is a special commission given by the consignor to the consignee. When of commission is given, the consignee undertakes upon himself the risk of any .bad debts arising out of the credit So this Del Credere commission in the form of insurance premium against the risk of bed debts.
Question 356
Interest on Capital is _____ for the business
A. Revenue
B. Expense
C. Gain
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Interest on Capital is expense for the business and is debited to the profit and loss appropriation account.
Question 357
Accounts payable has ____ balance
A. Credit
B. Debit
C. Unfavorable
D. Favorable
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Accounts payable has Credit balance. Since Accounts Payable is a liability account, it should have a credit balance.
Question 358
The concept that "an accountant shouldn't anticipate profit, but must provide for all losses"
A. Conservation concept
B. Consistency concept
C. Materiality concept
D. Reduction concept
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Conservation concept states that "an accountant shouldn't anticipate profit, but must provide for all losses". The concept that an accountant shouldn't anticipate profit, but must provide for all losses is known as The conservatism concept.
Question 359
Patents accounts are
A. Secured loan account
B. Nominal account
C. Real account
D. Debtors account
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Patents accounts are Real account. Patent right is classified as intangible asset and appear on balance sheet, that is why it is of nature of real account. The balances of real accounts are not cancelled out at the end of an accounting period but are carried over to the next period.