Explore topic-wise MCQs in Finance & Accounting.

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201.

Trading account is a

A. personal account
B. real account
C. nominal account
D. representative personal account
Answer» D. representative personal account
202.

Commission paid is a

A. personal account
B. real account
C. nominal account
D. representative personal account
Answer» D. representative personal account
203.

Outstanding salary account is a

A. natural personal account
B. artificial personal account
C. representative personal account
D. real account
Answer» D. real account
204.

Co-operative societies is an example of

A. personal account
B. real account
C. nominal account
D. representative personal account
Answer» B. real account
205.

While putting the value or price of an entity in financial records the lowest price is recordednot the current price or current market value. This is known as

A. business entity concept
B. conservatism
C. cost concept
D. money measurement concept
Answer» C. cost concept
206.

Dividing the expenditure into capital and revenue is according to

A. business entity concept
B. going concern concept
C. money measurement concept
D. accounting period concept
Answer» E.
207.

All the transactions measurable in the terms of money are recorded in accounts is accordingto

A. business entity concept
B. going concern concept
C. money measurement concept
D. accounting period concept
Answer» D. accounting period concept
208.

Accounting Standard 11 (AS 11) is prescribed by the…

A. international financial reporting standards
B. the companies\ act
C. institute of chartered accountants of india
D. the government of india
Answer» D. the government of india
209.

Foreign Debtors appear at the year end on...

A. the balance sheet rate of exchange
B. fair value
C. original value
D. agreed value
Answer» B. fair value
210.

The Liability of the members of a limited company is…

A. unlimited
B. restricted
C. as per the articles of association
D. limited
Answer» E.
211.

ABC & Co. takes over the running business of PQR & Co. This is known as…

A. internal reconstruction
B. absorption
C. external reconstruction
D. pouncing
Answer» C. external reconstruction
212.

Purchase consideration can be calculated by…

A. market value method
B. book value method
C. net assets method
D. balance sheet method
Answer» D. balance sheet method
213.

Pro-rata payment is applicable when the cash available for competing liabilities of the same class is..

A. insufficient
B. adequate
C. reserved
D. paid to partners
Answer» B. adequate
214.

In peicemeal distribution of cash, the first external liabilities to be paid are…

A. government dues
B. partners\ loans
C. preferential creditors
D. secured creditors
Answer» E.
215.

The limit on the number of partners is indirectly placed by…

A. the partnership act
B. the association of persons act
C. the companie\s act
D. the corporate associations act
Answer» D. the corporate associations act
216.

The maximum number of Partners which can be allowed as partners in a firm are…

A. 40
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
Answer» C. 25
217.

Partnership firm is constituted under the….

A. indian partnership act 1932
B. indian partnership act 1955
C. the association of persons act 1932
D. the indian association act 1955
Answer» B. indian partnership act 1955
218.

. …………..is an agreement between two insurance companies whereby one transfers a partof risk to other.

A. Reinsurance
B. Sub insurance
C. Shared Policy
D. None of these
Answer» B. Sub insurance
219.

The amount given to the policyholder due to his inability of paying further premium is called …………..

A. Annuity
B. Bonus
C. Surrender value
D. Claim
Answer» D. Claim
220.

. ………..is the amount payable to the insured on the happening of event.

A. Premium
B. Annuity
C. Claim
D. Policy
Answer» D. Policy
221.

Insurance business in India is regulated by …………. A. LIC B. IRDA C. RBI D. SEBI193. Under …………., the sum assured is given to the beneficiary only on death of policyholder.

A. Whole Life Policy
B. Endowment Policy
C. Annuity
D. None of these
Answer» C. Annuity
222.

. ……………is the party who undertakes the risk in insurance.

A. Insurer
B. Assurer
C. Underwriter
D. All of these
Answer» E.
223.

. ………is a form of agreement between two parties in which one party agrees to make goodfor loss of another.

A. Contract
B. Insurance
C. Banking
D. Mutual fund
Answer» C. Banking
224.

. ………… is shown under Schedule 15.

A. Interest earned
B. Profit
C. Interest Expended
D. Appropriations
Answer» D. Appropriations
225.

. …….of profit is transferred to statutory reserves.

A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
Answer» D. 30%
226.

The P&L A/c of Banking Companies are prepared as per ………of Banking Regulation Act.

A. Form A of Schedule III
B. Form B of Schedule III
C. Form A of Schedule VI
D. Form B of Schedule VI
Answer» C. Form A of Schedule VI
227.

Trade liabilities include ………..

A. Creditors
B. Debentures
C. Bank overdraft
D. All of these
Answer» B. Debentures
228.

. ……..is a charge against profit of the company

A. Provision
B. Reserves
C. Surplus
D. All of these
Answer» B. Reserves
229.

After realizing all the investments, the balance in the sinking fund account is transferred to …………

A. Profit and Loss A/c
B. Debenture Account
C. Sinking fund A/c
D. Capital reserve
Answer» E.
230.

. Unsecured debentures are called as ……………….debentures

A. Naked
B. Mortgage
C. Registered
D. Bearer
Answer» B. Mortgage
231.

. …………debentures are secured by the assets of the company

A. Naked
B. Mortgage
C. Registered
D. Bearer
Answer» C. Registered
232.

. ………..debentures are transferable by mere delivery

A. Naked
B. Mortgage
C. Registered
D. Bearer
Answer» E.
233.

. …………..debentures can be transferred only with the knowledge of the company.

A. Naked
B. Mortgage
C. Registered
D. Bearer
Answer» D. Bearer
234.

. …………..is that portion of issued capital which is applied for by the public.

A. Issued capital
B. Subscribed capital
C. Nominal Capital
D. Paid up capital
Answer» C. Nominal Capital
235.

. ……………is an instrument of acknowledgment of debt.

A. Equity share
B. Preference Share
C. Debenture
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
236.

The minimum application money to be paid by an applicant must not be less than ……as per Companies Act.

A. 10%
B. 5%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Answer» C. 15%
237.

. ………..of total issued amount of capital is called minimum subscription.

A. 75%
B. 90%
C. 95%
D. 80%
Answer» C. 95%
238.

. …………..shares are repayable after the expiry of the fixed period or at the option of thecompany.

A. Participating
B. Convertible
C. Cumulative
D. Redeemable
Answer» E.
239.

In case of ……………..preference shares, the arrears of dividend are carried forwardand paid out of the profits of the subsequent years.

A. Participating
B. Convertible
C. Cumulative
D. Redeemable
Answer» D. Redeemable
240.

. …………..is that portion of capital which is called up only on winding up of the company.

A. Authorised Capital
B. Issued capital
C. Subscribed capital
D. Reserve capital
Answer» E.
241.

. ……….is the first stage in the formation of a public company

A. Promotion
B. Incorporation
C. Capital Subscription
D. Commencement
Answer» B. Incorporation
242.

. ………….company Is a company created by a special Act in Parliament

A. Government
B. Registered
C. Chartered
D. Statutory
Answer» E.
243.

The process of converting foreign – subsidiary financial statements into the home currency isknown as------------

A. Transmission
B. Translation
C. Consolidation
D. Reconstruction
Answer» C. Consolidation
244.

The international accounting standards committee was set up in -------------

A. 1982
B. 1976
C. 1967
D. 2009
Answer» D. 2009
245.

The global key professional accounting body is -----

A. Internal accounting standards board
B. The institute of chartered accountants of india
C. The financial accounting standards board
D. The international accounting standards committee
Answer» B. The institute of chartered accountants of india
246.

Which of the following relate to financial position in a set of financial statements?

A. Assets , liabilities, income and expense
B. Assets, liabilities, income and equity
C. Income and expense
D. Income, expense and liabilities
Answer» C. Income and expense
247.

A conceptual framework for accounting is …

A. A set of financial statements
B. A set of rules governing financial reporting
C. A set of components of financial statements
D. A set of principles underpinning financial reporting
Answer» E.
248.

Which of the following is not an advantage of having a conceptual framework of accounting ?

A. Development of accounting standards is subject less political pressure
B. A consistent balance sheet or income statement approach is used to setting standards
C. Considers the needs of all user
D. Avoids a mixed up approach to setting standards
Answer» D. Avoids a mixed up approach to setting standards
249.

Which of the following of an insurance company is included in other assets

A. Loan to directors
B. agents balance
C. advance tax paid
D. none of these
Answer» C. advance tax paid
250.

Which of the following of an insurance company does not fall under income from investment

A. Interest and dividends
B. profit on sale of investment
C. share transfer fee
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.