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Subsidiary books - 1 - class-XI

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A positive exposure will lead to when the currency of the subsidiary company appreciates.

  1. Translation gain

  2. Translation loss

  3. Exchange gain

  4. Exchange loss


Correct Option: A

A person shall not be appointed as Director if he is found to be of unsound mind by _____________.

  1. the company

  2. the company court

  3. a court of competent jurisdiction and the finding is in force

  4. the shareholder


Correct Option: C

Those transactions for which there is no separate book, are recorded in the __________.

  1. Cash book

  2. Bills receivable book

  3. Bills payable book

  4. Journal Proper


Correct Option: D

Wages paid for repairing a machine should be debited to ___________.

  1. Repair account

  2. Machine account

  3. Cash account

  4. Furniture account


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amount paid as repairs of a machine is a capital expenditure and should have been debited to Machine A/c and not repair A/c.


A second hand motor car was purchases on credit from B & Co. for Rs $10,000$. It will be recorded in _______________.

  1. Journal Proper (General Journal)

  2. Cash Book

  3. Purchase Book

  4. Sales Book


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purchase book is a special purpose subsidiary book prepared by a business to record all credit purchases.

Outstanding salary of Rs $34,000$ to be provided in the accounts will be recorded in  ________________.

  1. Bills Receivable Book

  2. Journal Proper(General Journal)

  3. Purchase Return Book

  4. Purchase Book


Correct Option: B

Investment was sold on credit for Rs $1,00,000$ at par will be recorded in _______________.

  1. Cash Book

  2. General Journal

  3. Purchases Return Book

  4. Purchase Book


Correct Option: B

NSZ. Ltd. makes payments to its sundry creditors through cheques and the cash discount received on these payments is recorded in the triple-columnar cash book. In the event of dishonour of any such cheques, the discount so received should be written back through - 
(i) A debit to discount column of the cash book. 
(ii) A credit discount column of the cash book. 
(iii) A credit to bank column of the cash book. 
(iv) A debit to discount account through journal proper.
(v) A credit to creditor's account through journal proper. 
Select the correct answer from the options given below- 

  1. Only (i) of the above

  2. Only (ii) of the above

  3. Both (i) & (ii) of the above

  4. Both (iv) & (v) of the above


Correct Option: D

Goods were sold on credit basis to Mr. Ram for Rs $10,000$. It will be recorded in _______________.

  1. Journal Proper(General Journal)

  2. Cash Book

  3. Purchase Book

  4. Sales Book


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sales Book is a book in which non-cash sales are recorded with details of customer, invoice, amount and date; these details are later posted to each customer's account in the sales ledger.

Sale of Machinery by Mr. X, a dealer in stationery to Mr. Y for 120000 is recorded in _______________.

  1. Cash Book.

  2. Sales Book.

  3. Purchases Book.

  4. Journal Proper.


Correct Option: A

Goods brought in by the proprietor as his capital contribution are recorded in _______.

  1. Purchases Book.

  2. Cash Book.

  3. Journal Proper.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C

A cheque of Rs.112 received from a debtor recorded twice in the cash book. When the balance as per Cash  Book is the starting point.

  1. Rs. 112 to be added

  2. Rs. 112 to be subtracted

  3. No adjustment is required

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Goods sold for cash were returned by a customer but cash was not given immediately. This is recorded in ______________.

  1. Sales Book.

  2. Sales Return Book.

  3. Cash Book.

  4. Journal Proper.


Correct Option: D

A cheque of 3500 received from P. K. Jain a customer, endorsed in favour of P. C. Jain, a supplier. It is to be recorded in _________.

  1. Three Column Cash Book.

  2. Journal Proper.

  3. Bills Receivable Book.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B

A bill receivable of 1000, which was received from a debtor in full settlement for a claim of  Rs. 1100, is dishonoured. It is to be recorded in _______________.

  1. Purchases Return Book.

  2. Bills Receivable Book.

  3. Purchases Book.

  4. Journal Proper (General Journal)


Correct Option: D

Journal proper is issued to record __________.

  1. All purchases of goods

  2. All sales of goods

  3. All business expenses paid in cash

  4. All adjusting and rectification entries


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A book maintained to record transactions, which do not find place in special journals, is known as journal proper. In order to update ledger account on accrual basis such adjusting entries are made at the end of the accounting period. such as rent outstanding, prepaid insurance, depreciation and commission received in advance. To rectify errors in recording transactions in the books of original entry and their posting to ledger accounts this journal is used. 

The number of subordinates a superior can effectively handle is called ______________.

  1. Cooperation

  2. Coordination

  3. Supervision

  4. Span of control


Correct Option: D

Journal proper maintained to record transactions which _______.

  1. Do not find place

  2. Have large amount

  3. Special in nature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Journal proper is a residuary book wherein all those transactions are recorded which cannot be recorded in any of the subsidiary books namely purchase book , purchase return book , sales book , sales return books , cash book. In other words all those transactions which do not find place anywhere are recorded in Journal proper.

While posting in cash payment journal ___________________.

  1. Only the individual accounts are posted

  2. The individual accounts are debited and also the total of the cash column is credited

  3. Only the individual accounts are credited and there is no need to post the total of the cash column

  4. Only individual accounts are credited and the total of the cash column is debited


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 A cash payment journal is a special journal. Cash payment journal or cash disbursement journal is used to record all cash payments made by the business. All transactions during which you spend funds. For example, if you paid cash to any of your creditors, you would record it in your cash payment journal. Hence, the individual accounts are debited and also the total of the cash column is credited.

Transaction in respect of consignment and joint venture are recorded in______.

  1. Cash book

  2. Purchase book

  3. Journal proper

  4. Sales book


Correct Option: C

Credit purchase of machinery is recorded in the ___________.

  1. Purchase book

  2. Cash book

  3. Journal proper

  4. Return outward book


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A book maintained to record transactions, which do not find place in special journals, is known as Journal Proper or Journal Residual.

Following transactions are recorded  in this journal:

1. Opening entry: In order to open a new set of books in the beginning of new accounting year and record therein opening balances of assets, liabilities and capital, the opening entry is made in the journal.

2. Adjustment Entries: In order to update ledger account on accrual basis, such entries are made at the end of the accounting period, such as Rent outstanding, Prepaid insurance, Depreciation and Commission received in advance.

3. Other entries: The following transactions is done in the journal proper:
(i) At the time of dishonor of a cheque the entry for cancellation for discount received or discount allowed
(ii) Purchase/sale of items on credit other than goods
(iii) Goods withdrawn by the owner for personal use
(iv) Goods distributed as samples for sales promotion
(v) Endorsement and dishonour of bills of exchange
(vi) Loss of goods by fire/theft/spoilage

An additional information provided below the Trial balance is known as ________.

  1. Information

  2. Adjustments

  3. Rectification

  4. Closing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The additional information that is provided after the completion of the trial balance are known as adjustments. 

Sometimes, When financial statements are prepared, some items are either not recorded in the books. Hence, financial  statements do not depict the true and fair view of the financial position of the business. 
Thus, in order to get a clear financial picture, these adjustments are provided as additional information and entries passed for such transactions are called adjusting entries.

Ledger posting is not necessary for journal proper.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A journal proper is the residual book that records all the transactions that cannot be recorded in any other subsidiary book. 

For example, if machinery is purchased on credit, it can neither be recorded in the cash book nor the purchase book. 
The reason is that the cash book only records cash transactions and the purchase book records only credit purchase of goods and not the purchase of assets. 
Therefore, purchase of machinery on credit will be recorded in the journal proper. Once the entry is recorded in the journal proper, it will be posted in the respective ledger accounts.

A bills receivable received from a debtor is dishonoured on due date will be recorded in _______________.

  1. Purchases Return Book.

  2. Bills receivable Book.

  3. Purchases Book.

  4. Journal Proper (General Journal).


Correct Option: D

Unpaid salary Rs. 200 is to be provided for in the accounts by entry in the ____________.

  1. bill receivable book

  2. purchases book

  3. journal proper (General Journal)

  4. purchases return.


Correct Option: C

Purchases for office furniture on account is recorded in ___________.

  1. general journal

  2. cash book

  3. purchases book

  4. sales book


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cash purchases are recorded in the Cash Book. Other purchases such as purchases of office equipment, furniture, building, are recorded in the journal proper if purchased on credit or in the cash book if purchased for cash.  On account is an accounting term that denotes the furniture or asset or service is purchased on credit.

On purchase of old furniture, the amount spent on its repair should be debited to _________.

  1. repair account

  2. furniture account

  3. cash account

  4. bank account


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The furniture is an asset. What comes in  business will be debited. In this transaction, furniture comes in the business. Hence, "Furniture A/c" is debited and the capital expenditure spent for asset is also debited. In this transaction amount spent on repairs of old furniture should be debited to "Furniture a/c".  We paid cash for purchasing  old furniture hence, "Cash A/c" is credited.


The journal entry for this transaction is:
Furniture A/c........Dr.
   To Cash A/c

Which of the following is an example of an adjusting entry?

  1. Recording the purchase of goods on account.

  2. Recording depreciation of a truck.

  3. Recording the billing of customers for services rendered.

  4. Recording the payment of wages to employees.


Correct Option: B

Journal Proper is used to record ____________.

  1. all cash purchases of assets other than goods

  2. all cash sales of assets other than goods

  3. returns of fixed assets purchased on credit

  4. recovery of an amount already written off as bad debt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A journal proper is the book of original entry in which only those entries are recorded that cannot be recorded in the special journal. It is also termed as a General Journal. When the journal is divided into various subsidiary books, it remains only a residuary book in which only those transactions are recorded that cannot be recorded in any other subsidiary book. In such a case, the journal is called as Journal proper. Purchase of asset on credit can neither be recorded in the cash book or the purchase book because cash book only records cash transactions and purchase book only records the credit purchase of goods. Thus purchase and sale or return of purchased or sale asset on credit is recorded in journal proper.

A second-hand motor car purchased on credit from Mohan will be recorded in the ___________.

  1. journal proper (General Journal)

  2. sales book

  3. cash book

  4. purchase book


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A journal proper is the book of original entry in which only those entries are recorded that cannot be recorded in the special journal. It is also termed as a General Journal. When the journal is divided into various subsidiary books, it remains only a residuary book in which only those transactions are recorded that cannot be recorded in any other subsidiary book. In such a case, the journal is called as Journal proper. Purchase of asset on credit can neither be recorded in the cash book or the purchase book because cash book only records cash transactions and purchase book only records the credit purchase of goods. Thus purchase and sale or return of purchased or sale asset on credit is recorded in journal proper. In our question a second hand motor car  is purchased on credit which is fixed asset hence, it will be recorded in Journal proper.

Credit sale of various assets or investments will be recorded in _______________.

  1. General Journal

  2. Sales Book

  3. Cash Book

  4. Purchase book


Correct Option: A

When fixed assets or stationeries are purchased on credit, the entries are passed in the ______________.

  1. General Journal

  2. Purchase day book

  3. Purchase Account

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: A

A second hand motor car was purchased on credit from B & Co. 10,000. It will be recorded in ________________.

  1. Journal Proper (General Journal)

  2. Cash Book

  3. Purchase Book

  4. Sales Book


Correct Option: A

_______ are passed at the beginning of the financial year to open the books by recording the assets, liabilities and capital appearing in the balance sheet of the previous year.

  1. Transfer Entries

  2. Adjustment Entries

  3. Closing Entries

  4. Opening Entries


Correct Option: D

At the end of the accounting year, ______ are to be passed for outstanding/prepaid expenses, accrued income/income received in advance etc.

  1. Transfer Entries

  2. Adjustment Entries

  3. Closing Entries

  4. Opening Entries


Correct Option: B

Opening, closing and adjustment entries are recorded in _______________.

  1. Purchase Book

  2. Sales Book

  3. Petty Cash Book

  4. Journal Proper


Correct Option: D

______ are used at the end of the accounting year for closing accounts relating to expenses and revenues.

  1. Transfer Entries

  2. Adjustment Entries

  3. Closing Entries

  4. Opening Entries


Correct Option: C

When obsolete assets are sold on credit, these are originally recorded in the _______________.

  1. Sales day book

  2. Sale Account

  3. General journal

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: C

Investment was sold on credit for  1,00,000 at par will be recorded in _______________.

  1. Cash book

  2. General journal

  3. Purchases return book

  4. Purchase book


Correct Option: B

State with reasons whether the following statement is true or false:
Closing entries are recorded in journal proper.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

The prime entry for reversing a discount allowed to a customer would be in _________.

  1. The credit side of the Cash Book

  2. The Journal

  3. The Sales Day Book

  4. The debit side of the Cash Book


Correct Option: B

When Sales or Return Journal is maintained, a journal entry is passed for _________________.

  1. Goods delivered

  2. Goods returned

  3. Goods approved

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

'A' owned Rs. 25,000 to 'B' 'A' becomes insolvent. 'B' got A's computer valuing Rs. 11,500 in his full settlement journal entry will be passed in the books of 'B'. 

  1. Purchase A/c Dr. 11,500

    To A 11,500

  2. Computer Dr 11,500

    Bad-debts Dr. 13,500

    To A 25,000

  3. Computer A/c Dr. 25,000

    To A 25,000

  4. Computer A/c Dr. 11,500

    Purchases A/c Dr. 13,500

    To A 25,000


Correct Option: B

Narration is given along with journal entry _____________.

  1. To signify the impact of entry on profitability

  2. To disclose the profit or loss of the transaction.

  3. To give a precise explanation

  4. To secretly understanding the inner meaning of entries


Correct Option: C

Journal records the transaction of the firm in a _____________.

  1. Analytical manner

  2. Chronological manner

  3. Periodical manner

  4. Summarized manner


Correct Option: B

Which of the following account(s) will be affected while rectifying the following error?

Sales to Ram Rs.336 recorded in the books of original entry as Rs.363.

  1. Sales Account

  2. Ram's Account

  3. Cash Account

  4. Both Sales and Ram's Account


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The amount debited to Ram account is more than what should have been debited. The same goes for the amount credited to Sales account. Hence, Ram and Sales account are affected with overstated value of Rs.27.

Which of the following is entered in the journal proper?

  1. Trade discount allowed

  2. Trade discount received

  3. Cash discount allowed

  4. Opening entry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Journal is sub-divided into various subsidiary books  such as Sales book, Purchase book, Cash book etc., The journal becomes the residuary book in which only those transactions are recorded that cannot be recorded in any other subsidiary book. This type of journal is called Journal Proper. The following types of entries are recorded in journal proper:

a. Closing entries
b. Opening entries
c. Rectification entries
d. Adjustment entries
e. Transfer entries etc.

Which of the following is entered in the journal proper?

  1. Purchase of an asset for cash

  2. Purchase of an asset on credit

  3. Purchase of goods for cash

  4. Purchase of goods on credit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Purchase of assets or stationery is not meant for resale and will be held for a long term and increase the profit-earning capacity of the business over various accounting periods. Hence, transactions related to purchase of assets or stationery will be recorded in the journal proper. Whereas, purchase of assets for resale in which business deals are recorded under purchase book.

Which of these are recorded in journal proper?

  1. Transfer entry

  2. Opening/Closing entry

  3. Rectifying entry

  4. All the three


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When the journal is sub-divided into various subsidiary books, such as sales book, Purchase book, etc.,the journal becomes the residuary book in which only those transactions are recorded that cannot be recorded in any subsidiary book. This type of journal is called Journal proper. The following types of entries are recorded in Journal proper:

1. Closing entry
2. Opening entry
3. Rectification entries
4. Transfer entries
5. Adjustment entries
6. Miscellaneous entries
Thus, cash discount received or allowed is recorded in the Journal proper.

Closing entries are recorded in __________.

  1. cash book

  2. ledger

  3. journal proper

  4. balance sheet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Journal is sub-divided into various subsidiary books  such as Sales book, Purchase book, Cash book etc., The journal becomes the residuary book in which only those transactions are recorded that cannot be recorded in any other subsidiary book. This type of journal is called Journal Proper. The following types of entries are recorded in journal proper:

a. Closing entries
b. Opening entries
c. Rectification entries
d. Adjustment entries
e. Transfer entries etc.

Which of these statements is not true?

  1. Goods lying with the customers are valued at cost price

  2. Sales and return book is used when the goods are either approved or rejected

  3. Sales or return ledger is a kacha ledger

  4. Sales or return day book is a customer's record


Correct Option: D

State with reasons whether the following statement is true or false:
Where subsidiary books are maintained journal is not required.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Journal is required even when subsidiary books are maintained. This is so because many entries such as opening and closing entry, rectification entry etc are recorded in journal.

Users of subsidiary books of accounts are ________.

  1. Financial Journalists.

  2. Risk Analysts.

  3. Cost Accountants.

  4. Financial Consultants.


Correct Option: D

The mistakes in the total of the subsidiary book will _____________.

  1. not affect the personal account of customers

  2. will affect the personal account of customers

  3. both a and b

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
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