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851.

Total Number of SIC Interpretations which are notified as of date?

A. 30
B. 31
C. 32
D. 33
Answer» E.
852.

Total Number of IFRSs which are notified as of date?

A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19
Answer» B. 17
853.

What items of inventories are outside the scope of Ind AS 2?

A. work in progress arising under construction contracts
B. raw materials including maintenance supplies
C. share, debentures held as stock-in-trade
D. machinery spares exclusively used with fixed assets
Answer» B. raw materials including maintenance supplies
854.

Total Number of Ind AS which are notified as of date?

A. 40
B. 41
C. 42
D. 43
Answer» D. 43
855.

Accounting in India is governed by the

A. rbi
B. company law board
C. income tax department
D. icai
Answer» E.
856.

Ind AS will apply to

A. both consolidated as well as standalone financials of the company
B. only consolidated financials
C. only standalone financials
D. optional
Answer» B. only consolidated financials
857.

The convergence of the Indian Accounting Standards with IFRS began in

A. april 2010
B. april 2012
C. april 2015
D. april 2000
Answer» D. april 2000
858.

Which of the following is the starting point for an entity accounting in accordance withIFRSs?

A. the date when the decision about adopting ifrs has been made
B. the date of issuance of the first financial statement in accordance with ifrs
C. the date of transition to ifrss
D. the date when the explicit and unreserved statement of compliance with ifrss has been made
Answer» D. the date when the explicit and unreserved statement of compliance with ifrss has been made
859.

Increase in share capital of a firm in the current year as compared to previous year should berecorded in the final cash flow statement under

A. investing activities
B. financing activities
C. operating activities
D. all of the above
Answer» C. operating activities
860.

How does an entity adopt IFRSs for the first time?

A. by reporting on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with ifrss
B. by issuing its first financial statements in which the entity adopts ifrss, by an explicit and unreserved statement of compliance with ifrss
C. by reporting on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with national requirements, which do not contradict ifrss
D. by issuing its first financial statements in accordance with national requirements, which contain explicit and unreserved statement of compliance with ifrss
Answer» C. by reporting on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with national requirements, which do not contradict ifrss
861.

When presenting discontinued operations in the cash flow statement

A. they are pooled with other current assets
B. they are added to non-cash items
C. they are ignored
D. they are shown separately
Answer» E.
862.

Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital andborrowings of an entity are called:

A. operating activities
B. investing activities
C. financing activities
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
863.

An entity shall explain how the transition from previous GAAP to IFRSs __________ itsreported financial position, financial performance and cash flows.

A. adjusted
B. corroborated
C. affected
D. benefited
Answer» D. benefited
864.

Which of the following is not a heading for cash flows under Ind AS 7?

A. cash flows from normal activities
B. cash flows from operating activities
C. cash flows from investing activities
D. cash flows from financing activities
Answer» B. cash flows from operating activities
865.

Cash payments to and on behalf of employees is an example of cash flows from

A. operating activities
B. financing activities
C. investing activities
D. none of these
Answer» B. financing activities
866.

The principal revenue-producing activities of an entity are called

A. investing activities
B. operating activities
C. financing activities
D. none of these
Answer» C. financing activities
867.

Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital andborrowings of an entity are called

A. financing activities
B. operating activities
C. investing activities
D. none of these
Answer» B. operating activities
868.

Under Ind AS 12 a temporary difference is defined as

A. the difference between the tax base of an item and that items carrying amount in the balance sheet
B. the difference between the carrying amount of an item and that items fair value less costs to sell
C. the difference between the carrying amount of an item and that items revalued amount
D. a difference which will reverse in the next accounting period
Answer» D. a difference which will reverse in the next accounting period
869.

After convergence of Indian accounting standards with IFRS, new standard issued forpreparing the cash flow statement is:

A. ind as 10
B. ind as 3
C. ind as 7
D. ind as 12
Answer» D. ind as 12
870.

How are unallocated overheads treated as per Ind AS 2?

A. recognise as an expense in the period in which they are incurred
B. recognise as an expense so long as there is a profit in the current period
C. treated as deferred expenditure
D. capitalised with the cost of inventories
Answer» B. recognise as an expense so long as there is a profit in the current period
871.

Which of the following costs must be expensed under Ind AS 2?

A. selling and distribution overheads incurred in the ordinary course of business
B. variable production overheads that are allocated to each unit based on actual usage
C. import duties on raw materials that are paid to the authorities
D. costs of purchase that are paid to the suppliers of raw materials
Answer» B. variable production overheads that are allocated to each unit based on actual usage
872.

Which of the below mentioned formula are covered by Ind AS 2? (i) FIFO, (ii) LIFO, (iii)Weighted Average.

A. i, ii
B. i, iii
C. ii, iii
D. all
Answer» C. ii, iii
873.

Which of the following cost models is not permitted under Ind AS 2?

A. fifo
B. lifo
C. actual cost
D. simple average
Answer» C. actual cost
874.

Under Ind AS 2, fixed production overheads should be allocated to items of inventory on thebasis of ____ production capacity.

A. actual
B. abnormal
C. normal
D. estimated
Answer» D. estimated
875.

Which of the following items are excluded from the scope of Ind AS 2 Inventories?

A. inventories that are stated at net realisable value
B. assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business
C. inventories whose fair value is more than the cost
D. agricultural produce at the point of harvest
Answer» E.
876.

Which of the following items should be disclosed as per the requirements of Ind AS 2?

A. carrying amount of inventories pledged as security for liabilities
B. average lead time of procurement for major classes of inventories
C. list of major customers to whom the inventories were sold during the reporting period
D. average holding period of inventories of the entity as at the end of the reporting period
Answer» B. average lead time of procurement for major classes of inventories
877.

Which of the following is not a qualifying asset under Ind AS 23 Borrowing Costs?

A. manufacturing plants
B. made to order inventory
C. mass produced inventory
D. investment property
Answer» D. investment property
878.

Which of the following measurement models is not permitted for the subsequentmeasurement of intangible assets under Ind AS 38?

A. revaluation model
B. fair value model
C. cost model
D. capital assets pricing model
Answer» E.
879.

What is the correct treatment for all eligible borrowing costs under Ind AS 23?

A. expensed
B. capitalised
C. invested
D. none of the above
Answer» C. invested
880.

Which of the following is an intangible asset under Ind AS 38?

A. patent rights
B. market share
C. customer loyalty
D. technical knowledge training
Answer» B. market share
881.

What are intangible assets?

A. nonmonetary assets without physical substance
B. monetary assets without physical substance
C. monetary assets with physical substance
D. nonmonetary assets with physical substance
Answer» B. monetary assets without physical substance
882.

Which of the following is not a requirement to capitalise development costs under Ind AS 38Intangible Assets?

A. the commercial feasibility for the asset may be uncertain
B. it must be technically feasible
C. the entity intends to sell the completed intangible asset
D. the entity can demonstrate how the asset will generate future economic benefits
Answer» B. it must be technically feasible
883.

An intangible asset with a finite useful life should be amortised over

A. a period determined by management
B. five years
C. its expected useful life
D. no foreseeable limit
Answer» D. no foreseeable limit
884.

Where is the amortisation of an intangible asset recognised?

A. equity
B. profit or loss
C. statement of financial position
D. statement of cash flows
Answer» C. statement of financial position
885.

How should an asset be initially recognised in the financial statements?

A. measure at market value
B. measure at cost
C. measure at net realisable value
D. measure at fair value
Answer» C. measure at net realisable value
886.

Which of the following is not an asset that falls under the scope of Ind AS 16?

A. assets held for sale in the normal course of business
B. tangible assets
C. assets expected to be used for more than one period
D. assets held for the production or supply of goods or services
Answer» B. tangible assets
887.

Which of the following is not a component of cost of an asset?

A. purchase price
B. refundable sales tax
C. import duties
D. estimate of compulsory future dismantling costs
Answer» C. import duties
888.

When an item of property, plant and equipment is revalued, what should be revalued?

A. a selection of assets decided by management
B. a selection of assets picked at random
C. the whole class of assets to which it belongs
D. the individual asset
Answer» D. the individual asset
889.

When an asset is sold or disposed of, where is the gain or loss recognised?

A. asset disposal account
B. profit and loss
C. revaluation reserve
D. depreciation
Answer» C. revaluation reserve
890.

Under Ind AS 16, which two subsequent accounting treatments are allowed subsequently toinitial recognition?

A. cost model and present value model
B. cost model and revaluation model
C. fair value model and revaluation model
D. fair value model and cost model
Answer» C. fair value model and revaluation model
891.

Which of the following disclosures is not required when an asset is revalued?

A. name of valuer
B. revaluation surplus
C. effective date of revaluation
D. whether valuer was independent
Answer» B. revaluation surplus
892.

Which of the following is covered by Ind AS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment?

A. office buildings
B. assets held for sale
C. exploration assets
D. biological assets related to agricultural activity
Answer» B. assets held for sale
893.

What is the amount an asset could achieve if sold between knowledgeable, willing parties inan arm’s length transaction?

A. current value
B. net present value
C. written down value
D. fair value
Answer» E.
894.

Under Ind AS 16, which of the following is not allowable as a directly attributable cost of amachine?

A. delivery
B. site preparation
C. estimated dismantling costs
D. initial test batches
Answer» E.
895.

What is the net amount an entity expects to obtain for an asset at the end of its useful life?

A. depreciated value
B. residual value
C. present value
D. fair value
Answer» C. present value
896.

Which of these is an allowable cost of an asset under Ind AS 16?

A. general overheads
B. professional fees
C. administration expenses
D. general overheads
Answer» C. administration expenses
897.

Under Ind AS 16 if an asset is idle

A. depreciation is paused
B. depreciation for the entire period does not apply
C. depreciation is ignored
D. depreciation continues
Answer» E.
898.

Under Ind AS 16 how often the useful life of an asset should be reviewed?

A. at least at each financial year end
B. every six months
C. at management’s discretion
D. never
Answer» B. every six months
899.

Correcting the recognition measurement and disclosure of amounts in financial statements asif a prior period error had never occurred. This is:

A. retrospective restatement
B. retrospective application
C. changes in accounting estimate
D. delayed application
Answer» B. retrospective application
900.

Under Ind AS 1 how often should financial statements be prepared?

A. at least annually
B. no more than annually
C. as often as the company requires
D. monthly
Answer» B. no more than annually