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Secret reserve - class-XI

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Capital reserves are normally created out of free of distributable profits.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Capital reserves are those reserves which are not created out of operating profits. Capital reserves refers to the amounts which are not free for distribution by way of dividend.. In case of companies, following are examples of capital reserves :

  • Profit prior to incorporation.
  • Premium on the issue of shares and debentures.
  • Profit on reissue of forfeited shares.
  • Profit on redemption of debentures.
  • Profit on sale of fixed assets.
  • Profit on revaluation of fixed assets.
  • Profit on a sale of  the whole undertaking or a part of it.

Dividend equalization reserve is an example of general reserve.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This statement is false. General Reserves are not kept aside for any particular purpose but for strengthening financial position of the company. Dividend Equalization reserve is a distributable reserve which is specifically set up to  ensure that dividends remain stable for despite being changes in earnings. Dividend equalization reserve is a specific reserve.

Making excessive provision for doubtful debits builds up the secret reserve in the business.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This statement is true. Secret reserves refers to a reserve the existence of which is not disclosed in the balance sheet. Secret reserves are also called as hidden reserve or internal reserve. When excess provision is created it reduces the profits of the company and create secret reserve. Such a reserve is not disclosed in the balance sheet. 

General reserve can be used only for some specific purposes.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

General reserve is a part of revenue reserve which is not created for any specific purpose. Example of such reserve include contingency reserve etc.

Under purchase method of amalgamation, _______ of the transferor company continues to appear in the balance sheet of the transferee company. 

  1. Capital reserve

  2. General reserve

  3. Statutory reserve

  4. Specific reserve


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Ans:
Amalgamation in the nature of Purchase -
It is done as follows :- 
Amalgamation Adjustment A/c Dr. 
Statutory Reserve A/c Cr

Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 1,00,000 are redeemed at a premium of $5\%$ for which purpose fresh equity capital of Rs. 40,000 is issued at par. What amount should be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve account?

  1. Rs. 40,000

  2. Rs. 1,05,000

  3. Rs. 65,000

  4. Rs. 60,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is clear that if the preference shares are redeemed out of accumulated profit it will be necessary to transfer an amount equal to the amount repaid on redemption to capital redemption reserve account. if the company issues any fresh shares for redemption purpose the transferred amount will be the difference between nominal value of hare redeemed and the nominal value of share issued.

CRR = Nominal value of share redeemed - Nominal value of share issued

Therefore, in the given question amount should be transferred to capital redemption reserve account is :

Rs. 100000 - Rs. 40000 = Rs. 60000

(Rs. 100000 = Nominal value of share redeemed)

(Rs. 40000 = Nominal value of share issued)

(Rs. 60000 = Capital redemption reserve)

Which of the following may be utilized by a limited company for the redemption of redeemable preference shares?

  1. General Reserve

  2. Dividend Equalisation Fund

  3. Profit and Loss account balance

  4. Workmen Compensation Fund

  5. All of these


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The redempton of preference shares is subject to the following restrictions :

  1. Fully paid - Such shares can be redeem only if these are fully  paid.
  2. Two sources of redeeming such shares - Such shares can be redeem only out of the following two surces:
(a) Divisible profits, i.e., profits available for distribution as dividend. Some examples of divisible profit are as under -
  • General reseerve
  • Reserve fund
  • Dividend equalisation fund
  • Insurance fund
  • Workmen compensation fund
  • Workmen accident fund
  • Profit and loss account
(b) Proceeds of fresh issue of shares made for the pourpose of redeption.

If preference share are redeemed at premium then such premium may be provided out of the __________.

  1. Securities premium account

  2. Proceeds of fresh issue of shares

  3. Share forfeiture account

  4. Capital Reserve account


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Redeemable Preference Shares: A company may issue this type of shares on the condition that the company will repay the amount of share capital to the holders of this category of shares after the fixed period or even earlier at the discretion of the company. Section 80 of the Companies Act, 1956 deals with the redemption of preference shares.

Before going to redeem the preference shares as per section 80 of the Companies Act, 1956, a company should have to follow the conditions: i) There must be a provision in the Articles of Association regarding the redemption of preference shares.

 ii) The redeemable preference shares must be fully paid up. If there is any partly paid share, it should be converted in to fully paid shares before redemption.

iii) The redeemable preference shareholders should be paid out of undistributed profit/ distributable profit or out of fresh issue of shares for the purpose of redemption.

 iv) If the shares are redeemed at a premium, it should be should be provided out of securities premium or profit and loss account or general reserve account.

 v) The proceeds from fresh issue of debentures cannot be utilized for redemption.

vi) The amount of capital reserve cannot be used for redemption of preference shares.

vii) If the shares are redeemed out of undistributed profit , the nominal value of share capital, so redeemed should be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve Account. This is also known as capitalization profit.

Secret reserve can be created by way of _________________.

  1. Undervaluation of asset

  2. Charging capital expenditure as revenue expenditure

  3. Making excessive provisions for doubtful debts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Secret Reserves are created for contingency's, to avoid competitions, to provide additional working capital and to strengthen the financial position of the business firm.

_______  does not appear in the balance sheet.

  1. General Reserve

  2. Revenue Reserve

  3. Secret Reserve

  4. Reserve Fund


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Secret Reserve is not shown but its effects are seen as follows :
a) undervaluation of closing stock
b) charging Continent liabilities as actual liabilities.

Any reserve which is not apparent on the face of the balance sheet is known as _____________.

  1. Secret reserve

  2. Hidden reserve

  3. Inner reserve

  4. Any of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"A reserve which is not visible on the balance sheet is called secret reserves."  It is also known as "Hidden reserve" or "Inner reserve".
It is a surplus concealed. In case of a secret reserve existence the actual financial position of the business is better than shown in the balance sheet. In case of bank, insurance companies and financial institutions secret reserves are justified.

___________ is Created to stabilise or maintain dividend rate.

  1. Dividend Equalisation Reserve

  2. Proposed Dividend

  3. General Dividend

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An amount retained from earnings to provide for  distribution of a minimum dividend in subsequent business periods.

Dividend equalisation reserve is a revenue reserve that serves as a buffer between a certain dividend level and profit available. Sums are transferrred to this reserve account in good years, and withdrawn from in poor years to maintain the dividend rate.

____________ is created to provide for claims of the workers due to accident, etc.

  1. General Reserve

  2. Worksmen Compensation Fund

  3. Investment Fund

  4. None


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Workmen Compensation is a type of insurance policy that safeguards an employee against any injury or death during the job time. The total cost of medical treatment and low wages are covered under Workmen Compensation Insurance Policy, in case the injury is caused during or due to employment. Workmen Compensation Fund is mandatory under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 in India.

___________ is created to provide funds for redemption of debentures.

  1. Dividend Equalisation Reserve

  2. Debenture Redemption Reserve

  3. Redemption Fund

  4. None


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the amendments in Indian Companies Act, 1956 in 2000, it is stated that Indian corporation who issue debentures must maintain a reserve to protect the investors against possible default  by the company. This reserve is  known as debenture redemption reserve. It states that an adequate amount must be transferred from profits every year to this reserve until issued debentures are redeemed. 

A specific reserve can be created for specific purpose.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Specific reserve is that reserve which is created for a specific purpose and can be utilized only for that purpose. For example, Dividend Equalization Reserve is a specific reserve, because it is created to maintain a steady rate of dividend flow. Debenture redemption reserve, Capital redemption reserve, Investment fluctuation reserve etc. are the example of specific reserve.

__________ may be defined as a sum set aside out of divisible profits ad retained in order to provide for unexpected or unknown contingencies or loss or to equalize dividends or to strengthen the financial condition of the business.

  1. Provisions

  2. Reserve Fund

  3. Fund

  4. Specific Reserve


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A reserve fund is a saving account or other highly liquid asset set aside by an individual or business to meet any future costs or financial obligations, especially those arising unexpectedly. 

Under sinking fund method of depreciation any surplus in sinking fund A/c is transferred to ____________.

  1. Capital Reserve A/c

  2. General Reserve A/c

  3. Reserve Capital A/c

  4. Profit and loss A/c


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Any surplus in Sinking fund account may be transferred to general reserve account. If any deficit, that may be transferred to profit and loss account. The journal entry for this transaction is:

For Profit:

Sinking fund A/c ------Dr.
   To General reserve A/c

For Deficit:

Profit and loss A/c----- Dr. 
   To Sinking fund A/c

Under sinking fund method of depreciation any deficit in sinking fund A/c is transferred to ____________.

  1. Capital Reserve A/c

  2. General Reserve A/c

  3. Reserve Capital A/c

  4. Profit and loss A/c


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Any surplus in Sinking fund account may be transferred to general reserve account. If any deficit, that may be transferred to profit and loss account. The journal entry for this transaction is:

For Profit:

Sinking fund A/c ------Dr.
   To General reserve A/c

For Deficit:

Profit and loss A/c----- Dr. 
   To Sinking fund A/c

Capital Redemption Reserve can be used for _______________.

  1. Issue of fully paid up Bonus Shares

  2. Payment of Dividend

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Writing off losses


Correct Option: A

Which of the following statements is false?

  1. Capital redemption reserve cannot be used for writing off miscellaneous expenses and losses.

  2. Capital profit realised in cash can be used for payment of dividend.

  3. Reserves created by revaluation of fixed assets are not used for issue of bonus shares.

  4. Dividend is payable on the calls paid in advance by shareholders.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

   Option D is the correct one.

Disclosure in Balance Sheet Calls in advance is shown separately, in the Balance Sheet as a liability of the company under the heading 'Current Liabilities' until the calls are made and the amount actually becomes payable by the shareholder. 
A company may pay interest on such amount received in advance at the rate of 12% p.a. No dividend is payable on this amount. It adjusts the amount of calls-in-advance for the payment of calls when they become due. Interest payable on Calls-in- Advance is a liability against the profits of the company.

Which of the following cannot be used for the purpose of creation of capital redemption reserve account?

  1. Profit and loss account (credit balance).

  2. General reserve account.

  3. Dividend equalisation reserve account.

  4. Unclaimed dividends account.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per the Companies Act 2013, CRR is created from the Profits of the company which only includes the Free Reserves.

Hence, Free Reserve includes following items:

1. Profit and loss accounts

2. General Reserve funds

3. Contingency reserve

4. Dividend equalisation reserve

5. Workmen compensation fund

6.  Workmen accident fund

Therefore, CRR can be created from the above mentioned accounts in the same order of preference.

The Books of Accounts of Z Ltd. shows that the balance of sundry debtors is. 50,000 and reserve for doubtful debts is 2,000. Later the management of the company released that debts to the extent of 1,000 will become bad. It was decided to create a reserve at 5% on debtors. The amount of reserve for doubtful debts to be shown in profit and loss account is ________.

  1. 2,500

  2. 2,350

  3. 2,450

  4. 2,400

  5. 450


Correct Option: E

Which of these are allowed to create secret reserves in their books of account?

  1. Banking Companies

  2. Insurance Companies

  3. Electricity Companies

  4. All the three


Correct Option: D

_________ is a secret reserve usually created to, provide for the lose by way of fluctuation in the value of investment.

  1. Investment Fluctuation Reserve

  2. Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Fund

  3. General Reserve

  4. Capital Reserve


Correct Option: A

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

  1. Investment Fluctuation Reserve

  2. Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Fund

  3. General Reserve

  4. Capital Reserve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Investment Fluctuation Reserve: To bear any loss in case of decrease in value of such investments, business enterprises sets aside a part of profit in Investment Fluctuation Reserve, so that any loss arising on account of decrease in value of such investment can be met from this reserve.

The Reserve which is credited for a particular purpose and which is a charge against revenue is called___________.

  1. Capital Reserve

  2. General Reserve

  3. Secret Reserve

  4. Specific Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A specific reserve is one, which is created for some specific purpose by debiting Profit and Loss Appropriation Account. Normally, it is available for the purpose for which it has been created.

In case of issue of shares amount received above par value is credited to which account?

  1. Security Premium A/c

  2. Discount A/c

  3. Share forfeiture A/c

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The issue of shares at par implies that the shares have been issued for an amount exactly equal to their face or nominal value. 

In case shares are issued at a premium, i.e. at an amount more than the nominal or par value of shares, the amount of premium is credited to a separate account called ‘Securities Premium Reserve Account’ under the head Reserves and surplus in the balance sheet.

Securities Premium can be used by the company :

  1. To adjust Loss on revaluation of Assets

  2. To Issue fully paid Bonus shares

  3. To Pay dividend

  4. To Adjust trading Loss


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The issue of shares at par implies that the shares have been issued for an amount exactly equal to their face or nominal value. In case shares are issued at a premium, i.e. at an amount more than the nominal or par value of shares, the amount of premium is credited to a separate account called ‘Securities Premium Reserve Account’ under the head Reserves and surplus in the balance sheet.

It can be used only for the following five purposes:-

(a) To issue fully paid bonus shares to the extent not exceeding un-issued share capital of the company;

(b) To write-off preliminary expenses of the company;

(c) To write-off the expenses of, or commission paid, or discount allowed on any securities of the company; and

(d) To pay premium on the redemption of preference shares or debentures of the company.

(e) Purchase of its own shares (i.e., buy back of shares).

According to Section 78 of the companies Act, the amount in the Securities Premium A/c cannot be used for the purpose of __________.

  1. Issues of fully paid bonus shares

  2. Writing off losses of the company

  3. Writing of preliminary expenses

  4. Writing off commission or discount on issues of shares


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The issue of shares at par implies that the shares have been issued for an amount exactly equal to their face or nominal value. In case shares are issued at a premium, i.e. at an amount more than the nominal or par value of shares, the amount of premium is credited to a separate account called ‘Securities Premium Reserve Account’ under the head Reserves and surplus in the balance sheet.

It can be used only for the following five purposes:

(a) To issue fully paid bonus shares to the extent not exceeding unissued share capital of the company;

(b) To write-off preliminary expenses of the company;

(c) To write-off the expenses of, or commission paid, or discount allowed on any securities of the company; and

(d) To pay premium on the redemption of preference shares or debentures of the company.

(e) Purchase of its own shares (i.e., buy back of shares).

A Ltd., Had $3,000$, $12\%$ Redeemable preference shares of Rs. $100$ each, fully paid up. The company issued $25,000$ equity shares of Rs. $10$ each at par and $1,000$ $14\%$ Debentures of $100$ each. All amounts were received in full. The payment was made in full. The amount to be transferred to capital Redemption Reserve Account Rs _________.

  1. Nil

  2. Rs. $2,00,000$

  3. Rs. $3,00,000$

  4. Rs. $50,000$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Value to be transferred to CRR account :-
= Value of preference shares redeemed - new shares issued
= (3,000 shares x RS-100each) - (25,000 shares x RS-10 each)
= 3,00,000 - 2,50,000
= RS-50,000.

If vendors are issued fully paid shares of Rs. $1,00,000$ in consideration of net assets of Rs. $1,20,000$ the balance of Rs. $20,000$ will be credited to _____________.

  1. Goodwill account

  2. Capital Reserve account

  3. Vendor's account

  4. Profit and loss account


Correct Option: B

When two firms amalgamate, general reserve is transferred to:

  1. New firm's account

  2. Revaluation account

  3. Partner's account

  4. Equal Ratio


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When two or more partnership firms are amalgamated, the books of old firm are closed and books of new firm are opened.

While closing the books of the old firm :
1. Each firm should prepare a revaluation account relating to its own assets and liabilities and transfer the balance to the partner's capital account in the profit sharing ratio.
2. Entries of raising goodwill should be passed.
3. Transferring reserve to old partners capital account in old ratio.
4. Assets and liabilities not taken over by the new firm should be transferred to the capital accounts of partners in the ratio of their capitals.
5. The new firm should be debited with the difference between the value of assets and liabilities taken over by it; the assets should be credited and the liabilities debited.
6. Partner's capital account should be transferred to the new firm's account.

A provision is a ___________.

  1. General reserve

  2. Specific reserve

  3. Capital reserve

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Specific reserve.
A Provision is the amount written off or retained by way of providing depreciation, renewals or diminution in the value of assets or retained by way providing for any liability of which the amount cannot be determined with substantial accuracy. In other words, Provision is an amount set aside out of income or profits. It is a retention of profir, made temporily, for a specific purpose. Therefore, provision may be considered as specific reserve.

A company wishes to redeem its preference shares amounting to Rs. 1,00,000 at a premium of $5\%$ and for this purpose issues 5,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of $5\%$. The company also has a balance of Rs. 1,00,000 as general reserves  and Rs. 50,000 in profit & loss account. The amount to be transferred to capital redemption reserves account for the purpose of redemption is:

  1. Rs. 47,500

  2. Rs. 50,000

  3. Rs. 52,500

  4. Rs. 1,05,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

From the above conditions it is clear that if the preference shares are redeemed out of accumulated profit it will be necessary to transfer an amount equal to the amount repaid on redemption to capital redemption reserve account. if the company issues any fresh shares for redemption purpose the transferred amouunt will be the difference between nominal value of hare redeemed and the nominal value of share issued.

CRR = Nominal value of share redeemed - Nominal value of share issued

Therefore, in the given question amount should be transferred to capital redemption reserve account is :

Rs. 100000 - Rs. 50000 = Rs. 50000

(Rs. 100000 = Nominal value of share redeemed)

(Rs. 50000 = Nominal value of share issued)

(Rs. 50000 = Capital redemption reserve)

Redeemable preference shares of $Rs. 2,00,000$ are redeemed at par for which purpose fresh equity capital of $Rs. 80,000$ is issued at par. What amount should be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve account?

  1. Nil

  2. $Rs. 80,000$

  3. $Rs. 1,20,000$

  4. $Rs. 2,00,000$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Redeemable preference shares :                                             $Rs.200000$

Fresh Equity Shares                                                                  $Rs.80000$
                                                                                                  -------------------
Balance Amount                                                                        $Rs.120000$
                                                                                                  --------------------
                                                                                                                               
An amount of $Rs.120000$ need to be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve Account. 

Redeemable preference shares of $Rs.2,00,000$ are redeemed at par for which purpose fresh equity capital of $Rs.80,000$ is issued at a discount of $10\%$.
What amount should be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve account?

  1. $Rs. 1,20,000$

  2. $Rs. 1,28,000$

  3. $Rs. 2,00,000$

  4. $Rs. 72,000$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Redeemable preference shares :                                             $Rs.200000$

Fresh Equity Shares                                           $Rs.80000$
Less: Discount on issue of shares @10%          $Rs.  8000$
                                                                           -----------------------   $Rs. 72000$
                                                                                                       ----------------------
Balance amount                                                                             $Rs.128000$
                                                                                                          -------------------
An amount of $Rs.128000$ need to be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve Account. 

Capital reserve is_______.

  1. created out of revenue profits

  2. created out of capital profits

  3. used for meeting revenue losses

  4. used for manipulating profit and loss


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reserves which are created out of capital profit are known as capital reserve. Generally these reserves are not available for distribution as dividend among shareholders. Example of such reserves are - Profit prior to incorporation, Profit on forfeiture of shares, etc. In short, all capital profits are regarded as capital reserves.

Over provision of liabilities result into creation of ________.

  1. secret reserves

  2. general reserves

  3. capital reserve

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Secret reserve is a reserve, the existence and/ or the amount of which is not disclosed in the balance sheet. It is also called as "Hidden Reserves or Internal Reserves."

Secret reserves are created by :
  • Excessive depreciation on the asset.
  • Excessive overvaluation of liability
  • Showing a contingent liability of an actual liability or as provision.
  • Charging capital expenditure to revenue or crediting revenue receipts to an asset.

Secret reserve is created by way of_________.

  1. excess provision of bad debts

  2. undervaluation of closing stock

  3. excess provision of depreciation

  4. all the three


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Secret reserve is a reserve, the existence and/ or the amount of which is not disclosed in the balance sheet. It is also called as "Hidden Reserves or Internal Reserves."

Secret reserves are created by :
  • Excessive depreciation on the asset.
  • Excessive overvaluation of liability
  • Showing a contingent liability of an actual liability or as provision.
  • Charging capital expenditure to revenue or crediting revenue receipts to an asset.

The balance of Capital Redemption Reserve Account is available for ___________.

  1. redemption of redeemable preference shares

  2. redemption of redeemable debentures

  3. re-organisation of share capital

  4. issue of bonus shares


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Section 63 of the companies Act, 2013 deals with the issue of bonus shares. According to Sub-section (1) of this section, a company may issue fully paid-up bonus shares to its members, in any manner whatsoever, out of -
1. its free reserves;
2. the securities premium account; or
3. the capital redemption reserve account.

Sinking funds is created for___________.

  1. redemption of long term liabilities

  2. replacement of depreciable assets

  3. both (A & B)

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct One.

there are two main purpose of creating Sinking fund
1. Repayable of long term debt
2.Certain amount keep a side for the payment of regular expenses for the specific purpose.

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