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1201.

Based on the facts given in question no. 366 above find the total commission payable to theConsignee

A. 2,000 ;
B. 3,000 ;
C. 1,000 ;
D. 1,500
Answer» C. 1,000 ;
1202.

_______ is the initial payment made at the time of signing the hire purchase agreement

A. HP price
B. Installment price
C. Cash price
D. Down payment
Answer» B. Installment price
1203.

Return of shares voluntarily by a shareholder to the company for cancellation is called:

A. Surrender of Shares
B. Forfeiture of Shares
C. Reissue of Shares
D. All of above
Answer» B. Forfeiture of Shares
1204.

Goodwill will have no effect on business Financial statusSol:

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
1205.

Excess of income over expenditure of non trading concern is called _______

A. Profit
B. deficit
C. Surplus
D. Loss
Answer» D. Loss
1206.

Cost of goods sold excludes —

A. Opening Stock ;
B. Closing Stock ;
C. Wages and Salary ;
D. Salesmen Commission
Answer» E.
1207.

The trial balance checks

A. Arithmetical accuracy of books
B. The honesty of the book-keeper
C. The valuation of closing stock
D. None of the three
Answer» B. The honesty of the book-keeper
1208.

Computer Accounting System is used for recording the financial transaction.Sol:

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
1209.

X purchased a new plant and machinery for ` 50,000 on 01.01.2012. The machinery was received in the factory on 10.01.2012 and was installed and put to use on 18.01.2012. Depreciation on the plant and machinery will commence from

A. 01.04.2011 ;
B. 01.04.2012 ;
C. 01.01.2012 ;
D. 18.01.2012
Answer» E.
1210.

The term Imprest system is related to………

A. Petty cash ;
B. Inventory valuation ;
C. Classification of assets ;
D. None
Answer» B. Inventory valuation ;
1211.

Asset that can be converted into cash within a year are called _________asset

A. Current
B. Fixed asset
C. Wasting asse
Answer» B. Fixed asset
1212.

It is supposed that on 31-12-20012, the sundry debtors are amounted to Rs. 40,000. On the basis of past experience, it is estimated that 5 % of the sundry debtors are doubtful. It is also suppose that during the year 2013 actual bad debts were Rs. 1,600. What entry will pass to create provision for doubtful debts?

A. Profit & Loss a/c Rs. 2,000 (Dr) & Provision for doubtful debts a/c Rs. 2,000 (Cr)
B. Provision for doubtful debts a/c Rs. 2,000 (Dr) & Profit & Loss a/c Rs. 2,000 (Cr)
C. Provision for doubtful debts a/c Rs. 1,600 (Dr) & Profit & Loss a/c Rs. 1,600 (Cr)
D. Profit & Loss a/c Rs. 1,600 (Dr) & Provision for doubtful debts a/c Rs. 1,600 (Cr)
Answer» C. Provision for doubtful debts a/c Rs. 1,600 (Dr) & Profit & Loss a/c Rs. 1,600 (Cr)
1213.

Bad debts are apportioned among departments in the proportion of

A. Sales of each department
B. Number of units sold by each department
C. Cost of sales of each department
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Cost of sales of each department
1214.

Research and Development Cost A/c appearing in Balance Sheet is a —

A. Real A/c ;
B. Intangible Asset A/c ;
C. Tangible Asset A/c ;
D. Personal A/c
Answer» C. Tangible Asset A/c ;
1215.

Outstanding salaries is shown as

A. An Asset in the Balance Sheet
B. A Liability
C. By adjusting it in the P & L A/c
D. Both (b) and (c) above
Answer» E.
1216.

If a bill is endorsed to a third party, the accounting entry in the books of the endorser, at the time ofendorsement involves

A. Credit Endorsee‘s Account
B. Debit Endorsee‘s Account
C. Debit Bills Receivable Account
D. Credit Bills Payable Account
Answer» C. Debit Bills Receivable Account
1217.

Which of the following transactions of a business is/ are recorded in Journal Proper?(i) Purchase of goods on credit (ii) Sale of Office Furniture for cash (iii) Discounting of Bill of Exchange with a bank (iv) Endorsement of a Bill of Exchange in settlement of debt of the business

A. Only (i) above
B. Only (iv) above
C. Both (ii) and (iv) above
D. (i),(iii) and (iv) above
Answer» C. Both (ii) and (iv) above
1218.

The trial balance of the accounts of incomplete records shows

A. debit balance
B. credit balance
C. equal balance
D. none of these
Answer» E.
1219.

Income tax authorities recognize this method ___

A. Straight line method.
B. Written down value method.
C. Annuity method.
D. Depreciation fund method
Answer» C. Annuity method.
1220.

Surplus is…………….Sol:

A. Excess of minimum rent over the actual royalty
B. Excess of actual royalty over minimum rent
C. Excess of actual royalty over minimum rent
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Excess of actual royalty over minimum rent
1221.

The purpose of final accounts is to ascertain. …

A. Profit
B. The value of assets
C. The value of liabilities
D. profit or loss and financial position
Answer» E.
1222.

Del credere commission is allowed to consignee

A. for making cash sales
B. for making credit sales
C. for making extra sales
D. for undertaking risk of bad debts
Answer» E.
1223.

Lessee is the…………Sol:

A. Owner
B. User
C. None
D. Both
Answer» C. None
1224.

The original cost at which an asset or liability is acquired is known as --------

A. Amortization
B. Replacement cost
C. Historical cost
D. Carrying cost
Answer» D. Carrying cost
1225.

Due to retrospective effect on revision of salary of employees, the arrears of salaryrelating to past years, payable in current year is

A. Prior - period item
B. Extra - ordinary item
C. Ordinary item requiring separate disclosure
D. Contingent item
Answer» D. Contingent item
1226.

X Ltd., purchased goods for ` 5 lakh and sold 9/10th of the value of goods for ` 6 lakh. Net expenses during the year were ` 25, 000. The company reported its net profit as ` 75,000. Which of the following concept is violated by the company?

A. Realization
B. Conservation
C. Matching
D. Accrual
Answer» D. Accrual
1227.

Assets are usually valued under which basis?

A. Replacement cost
B. Historical cost
C. Net realizable value
D. none
Answer» C. Net realizable value
1228.

Which of these is an appropriation of profit —

A. Provision for payment of bonus ;
B. Provision for depreciation ;
C. Provision for dividend ;
D. Provision for doubtful debts
Answer» D. Provision for doubtful debts
1229.

Under which of the following concepts are shareholders treated as creditors for the amount they paidon the shares they subscribed to?

A. Cost Concept
B. Duality Concept
C. Business Entity Concept
D. Since the shareholders own the business, they are not treated as creditors
Answer» C. Business Entity Concept
1230.

Which of the following item will be taken in the surplus statement

A. Provision for taxation
B. Transfer to sinking fund
C. Contribution to PF
D. Preliminary expenses written off
Answer» E.
1231.

Mines quarries oilfields and forest are example of

A. Fixed assets.
B. Current assets.
C. Wasting assets.
D. Intangible assets.
Answer» D. Intangible assets.
1232.

Which of the following would not appear in a limited company’s surplus/Deficitstatement

A. Transfer to revaluation reserve
B. Provision for taxation
C. Interim dividends
D. Transfer to general reserve
Answer» C. Interim dividends
1233.

Capital Profit arises from which of the following?

A. Profit prior to incorporation;
B. Premium received on issue of shares;
C. Profit made on re-issue of forfeited shares;
D. All of the above.
Answer» E.
1234.

The Income and Expenditure Account includes all revenue expenses and incomeirrespective of its cash flowSol:

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
1235.

…… is a secret reserve usually created to provide for the loss by way of fluctuation in the value of investment

A. Investment Fluctuation Reserve ;
B. Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Fund ;
C. General Reserve ;
D. Capital Reserve
Answer» B. Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Fund ;
1236.

In cashbooks “C” means

A. Cash
B. Column
C. Credit
D. Contra
Answer» E.
1237.

Early payment of a Bill of Exchange is known as —

A. Retirement ;
B. Renewal ;
C. Discount ;
D. Endorsement
Answer» B. Renewal ;
1238.

The Accounting Standards are issued for the purpose of —

A. For improving the reliability of financial statements
B. Harmonizing accounting policies
C. Elimination of non-comparability between financial statements
D. All the three
Answer» E.
1239.

The Bank Reconciliation Statement is prepared

A. To rectify the mistakes in the Cash Book
B. To arrive at the Bank Balance
C. To arrive at the Cash Balance
D. To bring out the reasons for the difference between the Balance as per Cash Book and the
Answer» E.
1240.

Accounting records transactions in term of

A. Commodity units
B. Production units
C. Monetary units
D. Expense units
Answer» D. Expense units
1241.

Recording of transaction in the journal is called

A. Journalizing
B. Posting
C. Recordin
Answer» B. Posting
1242.

Closing stock is generally valued at

A. Cost Price
B. Market Price
C. Cost price or Market price whichever is higher
D. Cost price or Market price whichever is lower
Answer» E.
1243.

Tax deducted at source appears in the Balance Sheet

A. On the assets side under current assets
B. On the assets side under loans and advances
C. On the liabilities side under current liabilities
D. On the liabilities side under provisions
Answer» D. On the liabilities side under provisions
1244.

Name the book in which, entries are recorded on the basis of credit notes issued.

A. Sales Book
B. Purchase Book
C. Sales Return Book
D. Purchase Return Book
Answer» D. Purchase Return Book
1245.

Incomplete records are maintained usually by a

A. company
B. government
C. sole trader
D. partnership firm
Answer» D. partnership firm
1246.

Consider the following data pertaining to a company for the year 2011-2012 : Opening balance of sundry debtors ` 40,000; Credit sales `4,30,000; Cash sales ` 20,000; Cash collected from debtors `4,00,000; Closing balance of sundry debtors ` 50,000 The bad debts of the company during the year are

A. 40,000 ;
B. 35,000 ;
C. 30,000 ;
D. 20,000
Answer» E.
1247.

Single entry system of book – keeping is generally followed by:

A. Small business
B. Non – trading
C. Large business
D. None
Answer» B. Non – trading
1248.

An office equipment is purchased on 1.1.12 for `1,10,000 having working life of 4 years at the end of which it is expected to have a scrap value of `10,000. Find the difference in depreciation as per Sum of years digit methods and reducing balance method (25% WDV) for the year ending on 31st December 12

A. 25,000 ;
B. 40,000 ;
C. 15,000 ;
D. 10,000
Answer» D. 10,000
1249.

These reserves are created out of capital profits:

A. Specific Reserves
B. General Reserves
C. Capital Reserves
D. none
Answer» D. none
1250.

The balance sheet of the debentures sinking fund after redemption of debentures is credited at the end of the accounting period to:

A. Profit and Loss Account
B. General Reserve
C. Debentures Account
D. Profit and Loss Appropriation Account
Answer» C. Debentures Account