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Cash and mercantile system - class-XI

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A company sends its cars to dealers on sale or return basis. All such transactions are, however, treated like actual sales and are passed through the sales day book. Just before the end of the financial year, two cars which had cost Rs 50,000 each have been sent on 'sale or return' and have been debited to customers at Rs 80,000 each. Cost of goods lying with the customers will be _______________.

  1. Rs 1,00,000

  2. Rs 1,60,000

  3. Rs 50,000

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

The current ratio of a company is 2: 1 which of the following suggestions would Improve, reduce and net change it. I. Payment to trade creditors II. Sell machinery for cash Ill. Purchased goods for cash IV. Issue of equity shares ________________________.

  1. Decrease, Increase, Increase, No effect

  2. No effect, Increase, Decrease, Increase

  3. Increases, Increase, No effect, Increase

  4. Increase, No effect, Decrease, Increase


Correct Option: C

Cash basis considers the revenue as realized, when the goods are produced. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The major difference between the accrual accounting method and the cash accounting method is the way in which revenue and expenses are recorded in the accounts of the business. This difference consequently leads to a different profit result for a given period depending on the approach adopted. 

· Cash-basis - Using the cash-basis, revenue is only recorded when the cash is actually exchanged i.e. when revenue is received as cash and when expenses are actually paid.

Amit is recording sales transactions in the  accounting system so that they can be summarized in a logical manner for the purpose of providing financial statement for decision-making. Amit is doing________.

  1. management consulting

  2. review

  3. accounting

  4. auditing


Correct Option: C

A merchant sends out his goods casually to his dealers on approval basis. All such transactions are, however, recorded as actual sales and are passed through the sales book. On 31.12.2006, it was found that 200 articles at a sale price of 200 each sent on approval basis were recorded as actual sales at that price. The sale price was made at cost plus 25%. The amount of stock (at cost) on approval will be ______________.

  1. Rs 32,000

  2. Rs 40,000

  3. Rs 30,000

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Select the correct one/ones if all banks in an economy are nationalised and converted into a monopoly bank:
1. Deposits will decrease in the new bank
2. Deposits will increase in the new bank
3. There will be no effect on either saving rate or lending Code:

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. Only 2

  4. 1 and 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monopoly will discourage the depositors from putting money in the bank-this being the main reason. The saving rate of the economy together with the lending activities of the bank will also get hampered.

State, with reasons, whether the following statements are True or False.
Depositors approval is must for renewal of deposit.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Depositor's approval is must for renewal of deposit. This statement is True. Reasons : 

(i) On maturity of deposits. a depositor may apply for renewal of the deposition. the renewal of deposits, the old deposit receipt is cancelled and in that place new deposit receipt is issued without repaying deposit amount. 

(ii) Usually, depositors expect safety and regular income in the form of interest on their investments. If they are satisfied with the above conditions, they get their deposits renewed for a further period. 

(iii) A company on its own cannot renew the deposits without approaching deposit holders. However, a company is authorised to renew its deposits only if the proposal to renew, is approved and sanctioned by BOD in Board meetings. 

(iv) Thus, if the depositors are willing and interested, the company can allow the renewal of deposits. Hence, depositors approval is must for renewal of deposits. 

An adjusting entry to accrue wages earned but not yet paid is an example of ______________________________.

  1. Adjusting recorded costs with the appropriate accounting periods

  2. Adjusting recorded revenue with the appropriate accounting periods

  3. Reflecting unrecorded expenses incurred during the accounting period

  4. Reflecting unrecorded revenue earned during the accounting period


Correct Option: C

______ attempt to record the financial effects of the transactions, events, and circumstances of an enterprise in the period in which they occur rather than recording them in period(s) in which cash is received or paid by the enterprise.

  1. Accrual system of accounting

  2. Cash basis of accounting

  3. Hybrid system of accounting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Which accounting system best reflect the time picture of organization?

  1. Accrual system of accounting

  2. Cash system of accounting

  3. Receipts & expenditure accounts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

Balance of cash column in cash book has ____________.

  1. Dr. Balance

  2. Cr. Balance

  3. Dr. or Cr. Balance

  4. None of above


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is/are the essential features accrual basis of accounting? 
(I) Revenue is recognized only when cash is received.
(II) Costs are matched against revenues on the basis of relevant time period to determine periodic income.
(III) Costs which are not charged to income are carried forward and are kept under continuous review.
(IV) Receipts or incomes are recorded as and when cash is received or becomes due on the other hand payments are recorded only when cash is actually paid.
The correct answer is:

  1. (I) & (IV) only

  2. (I), (III) & (IV) only

  3. (III) & (IV) only

  4. (I) & (III) only


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

Which of the following is/are the essential features of accrual basis of accounting?

  1. Revenue is recognized when cash is received

  2. Costs are matched against revenues on the basis of relevant time period to determine periodic income.

  3. Costs which are not charged to income are carried forward and are kept under continuous review.

  4. Both (B) & (C)


Correct Option: D

Non-monetary events like, death, dispute, sentiments, efficiency etc. are _______ in the books, even though these may have a great effect. 

  1. Not recorded

  2. Recorded

  3. Recorded if suggested by external auditors

  4. Recorded if suggested by internal auditors


Correct Option: A

In accrual system of accounting ______________________.

  1. Revenues are taken care of irrespective whether cash is received or not

  2. Cost incurred during the period is taken care of

  3. Both a & b

  4. Cost of last financial period is only taken care of


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is a formal written promise to pay a definite sum of money on demand or at a fixed or determinable future date?

  1. Account payable

  2. Account receivable

  3. Accounts payable

  4. Prepaid insurance policy


Correct Option: C

The total amount column of the purchases return book is _______________.

  1. Credited to purchases returns account

  2. Debited to sales return account

  3. Credited to sales return account

  4. Debited to purchases returns account


Correct Option: A

______ is an intagible real account.

  1. Land

  2. Building

  3. Goodwill

  4. Cash


Correct Option: C

____ period is normally adopted for accounting purpose. 

  1. 6 months

  2. 12 months

  3. 9 months

  4. 24 months


Correct Option: B

Accounting policies refer to specific accounting ________ and _______ .

  1. Principles

  2. Methods of applying those principles

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Standard


Correct Option: C

Rs. 1,000 being the monthly total of discount allowed to customers was credited to discount account in the ledger. If rectification is done before preparation of trial balance then which of the following is correct? 

  1. Discount A/c      Dr.         2,000
            To Suspense A/c               2,000

  2. Discount A/c      Dr.        1,000
            To Suspense A/c               2,000

  3. Credit the Discount Account with Rs. 2,000 saying "To Rectification of wrong credit of Rs. 1,000 for discount allowed.... Rs. 2,000.

  4. Debit the Discount Account with Rs. 2,000 saying "By Rectification of wrong credit of Rs. 1,000 for discount allowed.... Rs. 2,000.


Correct Option: D

If an amount paid for servicing vehicles has been posted in error to Motor Vehicles account the journal entry necessary to correct this error should require which of the following _________________.

  1. Debit Vehicle Maintenance A/c and credit Motor Vehicles A/c

  2. Debit Cash A/c and credit Motor Vehicles A/c

  3. Debit Motor Vehicles A/c and credit Vehicle Maintenance A/c

  4. Debit Vehicle Maintenance A/c and credit Cash A/c


Correct Option: A

If the change in accounting policy has a material effect in current period and the effect of change is ascertainable in part _________________.

  1. The amount of change should be disclosed

  2. The fact of change should be disclosed

  3. The fact of change should not be disclosed

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Mr.Ashok buys clothing of Rs.50,000 paying cash Rs.20,000. What is the amount of expense as per the accrual concept?

  1. Rs. 30,000

  2. Rs. 20,000

  3. Rs. 50,000

  4. Nil


Correct Option: C

An entry for the goods sold to Madhav for Rs. 1,020 was posted to his account as Rs. 1,200. If rectification is done before preparation of trial balance then which of the following is correct? 

  1. Supense A/C      Dr.        180
           To Madhav A/C                 180

  2. Profit & Losdd Adj. A/c     Dr.     180
            To Madhav A/c                           180

  3. Credit Madhav with Rs. 180 saying "By Excess debit for sales Rs. 180"

  4. Debit Madhav with Rs. 180 saying "To Excess debit for sales Rs. 180"


Correct Option: C

When a change in accounting policy is justified?

  1. To comply with accounting standard

  2. To ensure more appropriate presentation of the financial statement of the enterprise

  3. to comply with law

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

All of the following are valuation principles except ___________________.

  1. Historical cost

  2. Current cost

  3. Realizable value

  4. Future value


Correct Option: D

Companies are regulated by Companies Act, ______.

  1. 1972

  2. 1929

  3. 2013

  4. 1955


Correct Option: C

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List I                                                    List II
A. Doctrine of ultra vires                    1. Articles of association
B. Doctrine of indoor management    2. Prospectus
C. Doctrine of golden rule                   3. Memorandum of association

  1. A-1, B-3, C-2

  2. A-3, B-1, C-2

  3. A-2, B-1, C-3

  4. A-3, B-2, C-1


Correct Option: B

The most liquid asset among the following is?

  1. Gold

  2. Share

  3. Cash

  4. land


Correct Option: C

Overvaluation of opening stock in financial accounting results _____________.

  1. decreases costing profit

  2. decreases financial accounts profit

  3. increases costing profit

  4. increases financial accounts profit


Correct Option: B

The current ratio of a company is 2: 1. Which of the following suggestions would improve the ratio?

  1. To pay a current liability

  2. To borrow money on an interest-bearing promissory note

  3. To purchase stocks for cash

  4. To give an interest-bearing promissory note to a creditor to whom money was owed on current account


Correct Option: B

Globalisation of financial services is being promoted by _____________.

  1. World Trade Organisation

  2. International Finance Corporation

  3. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

  4. International Monetary Fund


Correct Option: D

One of the items is not related with e-banking ___________.

  1. Demand draft

  2. SPMS

  3. ECS

  4. ATM


Correct Option: A

The correct sequence of following will be :
1. Policies           2. Objective
3. Programmes   4. Procedures.

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4

  2. 1, 2, 4, 3

  3. 2, 1, 4, 3

  4. 2, 1, 3, 4


Correct Option: D

In the comparative financial statement, comparison of financial data is done in the form of ___________ .

  1. Absolute data of each year in terms of Rupees of the same firm

  2. Increase or decrease in data over the years of the same firm

  3. Increase or decrease in data of different firms

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: D

Cash account normally has _________________.

  1. Debit balance or credit balance

  2. Credit balance

  3. Debit balance

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Which of the following statements is 'True'?

  1. Building Account is a nominal account

  2. Outstanding rent account is a non-personal account

  3. Every debit has a corresponding credit

  4. Income is debited


Correct Option: C

If the Money Discount Rate is 19% and Inflation Rate is 12%, then the Real Discount Rate is __________.

  1. 7%

  2. 5%

  3. 5.70%

  4. 6.25%


Correct Option: D

Cash discount terms offered by trade creditors should never be accepted because __________________.

  1. Benefit is very small

  2. Cost is very high

  3. No sense to pay earlier

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cash discount is allowed by the firms to speed up the cash collections. 


If cash discount is allowed by the creditors, business have to make a trade off between the earning from cash discount verses the cost of repaying the amount. 

Interest on performing assets should be recognized on ___________ basis.

  1. actually received

  2. standard

  3. accrual

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Banks are to recognize their income on accrual basis in respect of income on performing assets and on cash basis in respect of income on non-performing assets (NPA). Any interest accrued and credited to income account must be cancelled by a reverse entry once the credit facility comes under the category of NPAs.

Income includes ______________.

  1. Income earned

  2. Income received

  3. Income receivable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not followed in capital budgeting?

  1. Cash flows Principle

  2. Interest Exclusion Principle

  3. Accrual Principle

  4. Post-tax Principle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capital budgeting has five principles that plays a crucial role in the allocation of money and the process of capital budgeting.

The five principles are:-

(1) Decision are based on cash flows, not accounting income,

(2) Cash flow are based on opportunity cost,
(3) The timing of cash flows are important,
(4) Cash flows are analysed on an after tax basis
(5) Financing costs are reflected on projects required rate of return.
 
Accrual principle is not followed in capital budgeting.

In lease system, interest is calculated on _________________.

  1. Cash down payment

  2. Cash price outstanding

  3. Hire purchase price

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If the rate of interest is not given (the cash price and amount of each instalment being given), interest will be calculated on the basis that the interest for each year will be in the ratio of amounts outstanding.

Which one of the following is not an accounting convention?

  1. Consistency

  2. Full disclosure

  3. Materiality

  4. Secrecy


Correct Option: C

Double entry system is used in which type of accounting ___________.

  1. Cost

  2. Financial

  3. Management

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Financial accounting is based on dual concept. On the basis of dual concept, all business transactions are recorded in the books of accounts. This signifies that, every business transaction will affect two accounts while making an accounting entry. Its basically a double entry system of accounting. For every debit, there will be a credit and vice versa.

The accrual cost is the basis for ____________.

  1. Management system of accounting

  2. Mercantile system of accounting

  3. Internal system of accounting

  4. External system of accounting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Accrual Accounting is the base of present accounting. It is also known as the mercantile system of accounting, wherein the transactions are recognised, as and when, they take place. 

Under this method, the revenue is recorded when it is earned, and the expenses are reported when they are incurred.

The system of recording transaction based on dual aspect concept is called ________________.

  1. Double account system

  2. Double entry system

  3. Single entry system

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dual aspect accounting is a concept which assumes that every business transaction will give two effects, i.e. debit and credit. For every debit there will be a credit, and vice versa. Double entry system of accounting is commonly used by all the organizations. Small concerns who are not well versed with double entry system are following the single entry system, in which they maintained only account of debtors and creditors and bank account. 

The basis for the accounting equation is the principle of _________.

  1. Rights

  2. Rules

  3. Procedures

  4. Policies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting equation is the foundation of double entry system of book-keeping. It displays that all the assets are either financed by borrowing money or paying from the shareholder's equity. The balance sheet being the complex version shows explain the equation very clearly and it shows that total assets is equal to total liability plus shareholder's equity. The basis for this equation is the principle of rights.

Mercantile system is followed by __________.

  1. Merchants, trade and industry

  2. Doctors, lawyers, brokers etc.

  3. Industry, trade and agriculturist

  4. Multi-national firms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercantile system is the system which states that revenue and expenditure must be recorded at the time they are recognized or incurred. Mercantile is followed by Merchants, trade and industry as they get arithmetic accurate financial statements and it helps them to take important decisions.

Match the following:

1. Artificial persons accounts a) Firms account, educational institution's accounts, bank account etc.
2. Representative personal accounts b) Prepaid insurance, outstanding wages etc.,
3. Tangible real accounts c) Building, furniture, cash and machinery etc.
4. Intangible real accounts d) trademark, goodwill, patents, etc.
  1. a, b, c, d

  2. b, a, d, c

  3. a, c, d, b

  4. d, b, c, a


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An artificial person consists of any institution, which can be bank, educational institute or a firm.
Representative personal account means, an account which represents a person which can be prepaid insurance, outstanding wages.etc.
Tangible real account is an account, which is related to the assets that can be felt and seen by eyes.
Intangible real account is an account, which cannot be seen and felt.

The system of recording based on dual aspect concept is called _______.

  1. Double account system

  2. Double entry system

  3. Single entry system

  4. All the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dual aspect is the foundation or basic principle of accounting. It provides the very basis for recording business transactions into the book of accounts. This concept states that every transaction has a dual or two-fold effect and should therefore be recorded at two places. In other words, at least two accounts will be involved in recording a transaction.

The double-entry system also requires that for all transactions, the amounts entered as debits must be equal to the amounts entered as credits.

The governing principle of double entry system is that _________.

  1. for every debit there is an equal and corresponding credit

  2. debit the given credit the receiver

  3. debit what goes out credit what comes in

  4. debit profits and gains credit expenses and losses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dual aspect is the foundation or basic principle of accounting. It provides the very basis for recording business transactions into the book of accounts. 

This concept states that every transaction has a dual or two-fold effect and should therefore be recorded at two places. In other words, at least two accounts will be involved in recording a transaction.

The double-entry system also requires that for all transactions, the amounts entered as debits must be equal to the amounts entered as credits.

A system in which accounting entries are made on the basis of amounts having become due for payment or receipt is called _______________.

  1. Cash concept

  2. Accrual concept

  3. Matching concept

  4. On-going concept


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are two ways of accounting: 

1. cash system of accounting; and 
2. accrual system of accounting.
Accrual system of accounting defines that the revenues and expenses are to be accounted in the books of account on the basis of their accrual and not on the basis of their payment. 

For example, if any salary is due, it should be debited to the salary account, irrespective of when it is paid. 
The same applies to incomes. If any income is due to be received, the same has to be credited in the respective income account, irrespective of it being received or not.

In cash transactions, goods or services are exchanged for ______________. 

  1. Other goods

  2. Other services

  3. Immediate cash

  4. Grains


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A cash transaction is a transaction where there is an immediate payment of cash for the purchase  of an asset, goods or services. It differs from other types of transaction that involve delayed payment, credit transaction etc. 

Under the accrual concept, which one of the following will not be shown as an asset/liability in the balance sheet of an entity?

  1. Interest due but not paid.

  2. Interest due but not received.

  3. Interest due and paid.

  4. Interest paid but not due.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the accrual concept, is the fundamental concept of accounting in which revenues are recorded when they are earned and not received in cash, and recording expenses when they are incurred and not actually paid. 

Hence point C is the only one which will not appear in the balance sheet as its been due and paid.

If the convertibility of the currency is restricted to certain foreign currency transactions, it is termed as _______________.

  1. Full convertibiltity

  2. Partial convertibility

  3. Current account convertibility

  4. Capital account convertibility

  5. Both (A) and (C) above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Convertibility means that a foreign currency can be converted into domestic currency and vice versa without any restrictions. If the convertibility is restricted to certain foreign currencies transactions and/or people, it is termed as partial convertibiltiy.

Consider the following statements:
1. The bonus shares shall not be issued in lieu of dividend,
2. A company may issue fully paid up bonus shares to its members out of its 'Capital Redemption Reserve Account'
3. A company may not issue bonus shares out of its 'Securities Premium Account'
Which of the above statement/s is are not correct?

  1. 1,2, and 3

  2. Only 1

  3. Only 2

  4. Only 3


Correct Option: D

Double entry system is  more accurate because__________.

  1. Mis-appropriations are minimised

  2. Arithmetic inaccuracies in records can be checked

  3. Possibilities of frauds is reduced

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The accounting system is a system of double entry , which means that every business transaction that is to be recorded or have been recorded, always have dual impact. This system is more accurate because of the following reasons:

  1. Mis-appropriation are minimized: The record of every transaction is first classified into assets, liabilities, expenses, revenue, capital and then these are recorded accordingly so if there will be any misappropriations that can be checked.
  2. Arithmetic inaccuracies in records can be checked: Double-entry system of book-keeping is based on the dual entry principle which means that for every debit there is a equal and corresponding credit amount. Such a method of debit and credit helps in ensuring the arithmetical accuracy of the recordings of the transactions.
  3. Possibilities of frauds is reduced: Accounting records helps the organizations to detect the frauds and errors that have taken place in business and take steps to prevent their recurrence i.e occurring again. Under this system mistakes and deflections can be detected - this exerts a moral pressure on the accountant and his staff.

Name the accounting concept on the basis of which income statement is prepared ______________.

  1. Realization concept

  2. Matching concept

  3. Accrual concept

  4. Cost concept


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under accrual basis of accounting, expenses are matched with the related revenues and/ or are reported when the expense occurs, not when the cash is paid. The result of accrual accounting is an income statement that better measures the profitability of a company during a specific time period.

Match the items of the following two lists and indicate the correct answer:

List - I List - II
(i) Earning ability of firm (a) Basis of Accounting
(ii) Conservation (b) P/V ratio
(iii) Cash profit (c) Cash flow statement
(iv) Cash and Accrual (d) Prudence
  1. $(i) - (b), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (c), (iv) - (a)$

  2. $(i) - (b), (ii) - (a), (iii) - (d), (iv) - (c)$

  3. $(i) - (c), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (iv) - (b)$

  4. $(i) - (c), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (b), (iv) - (a)$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • basis of accounting is the time various financial transactions are recorded. The cash basis (EU VAT vocabulary Cash accounting) and the accrual basis is the two primary methods of tracking income and expenses in accounting.
  • In accounting, the convention of conservatism, also known as the doctrine of prudence, is a policy of anticipating possible future losses but not future gains. 
  • Profitability ratio is used to evaluate the company's ability to generate income as compared to its expenses and other cost associated with the generation of income during a particular period. 
  • The cash flow statement or statement of cash flows measures the sources of a company's cash and its uses of cash over a specific time period.

Break-even analysis helps in __________.

  1. Formulating price policy

  2. Determining the amount of overhead cost to be changed at various levels of operations

  3. Forecasting the profit

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Break-even analysis helps in formulating price policy, determining the amount of overhead cost to be charged at various levels of operations and forecasting profit.

 Break-even analysis is done to find out the activity level that is required for achieving a no profit no los situation, wherein where cost=sales. 

System in which entry is recorded for cash as well as credit transactions is known as _____________.

  1. Cash system

  2. Credit system

  3. Accrual System

  4. Non-accrual system


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Accrual system is an accounting method that records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged. For example -In a credit sale, the sale is entered into the books when the invoice is generated rather than when cash is collected. 

Expenses/Income are recorded when it is earned irrespective of cash being received/paid as per _____________.

  1. Cash basis

  2. Accrual basis

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under accrual basis of accounting, expenses are matched with the related revenues and/ or are reported when the expense occurs, not when the cash is paid. The result of accrual accounting is an income statement that better measures the profitability of a company during a specific time period.

______ is the Accounting method that recognizes the impact of transactions on the financial statements in the time periods when revenue and expenses occurs.

  1. Cash basis

  2. Hybrid basis

  3. Accrual basis

  4. Double entry basis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are two methods of accounting on the basis of business transactions are recorded i.e. cash system and accrual system.

If the transactions are recorded in books of account when cash is physically received is known as cash system of accounting irrespective of the period of revenue or expense. 
On the other side, if revenue and expense are recorded in the books of account based on the period of occurrence, its called accrual system of accounting irrespective of cash actually paid or not. 

Transactions affecting cash balance only are recorded in the books of accounts.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

False. In the books of accounts, transactions whether cash or on credit both are recorded in the books of accounts. Accrual basis of accounting records transactions by recognizing economic events regardless whether cash is received or not. 

The accounting system that affects at least two accounts is called __________ .

  1. Single entry system

  2. Double entry system

  3. Double account system

  4. Duplicate system of accounting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dual aspect is the foundation or basic principle of accounting. It provides the very basis for recording business transactions into the book of accounts. This concept states that every transaction has a dual or two-fold effect and should therefore be recorded at two places. In other words, at least two accounts will be involved in recording a transaction.

The double-entry system also requires that for all transactions, the amounts entered as debits must be equal to the amounts entered as credits.

In a mercantile system of accounting adjustment is required for _______.

  1. Prepaid expenses

  2. Outstanding expenses

  3. Accrued income/income received in advance

  4. All the three


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accrual accounting is the base of present accounting. It is also known as the mercantile system of accounting wherein the transactions are recognized as and when they take place. 

Under this method, the revenue is recorded when it is earned, and the expenses are reported when they are incurred. 
Hence, in this question accounting adjustment is required for prepaid expenses, outstanding expenses, accrued income/income received in advance.

______ is the Accounting method that recognizes the impact of transactions on the financial statements in the time periods when cash is disbursed or received.

  1. Cash basis

  2. Hybrid basis

  3. Accrual basis

  4. Double entry basis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are two methods of accounting on the basis of business transactions are recorded i.e. cash system and accrual system.

If revenue and expense are recorded in the books of account based on the period of occurrence, its called accrual system of accounting irrespective of cash actually paid or not.
If the transactions are recorded in books of account when cash is physically received is known as cash system of accounting irrespective of the period of revenue or expense.  

The system of recording of transactions based on dual aspect is called _________ .

  1. Single entry

  2. Cash entry

  3. Double entry system

  4. Double account system


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dual aspect is the foundation or basic principle of accounting. It provides the very basis for recording business transactions into the book of accounts. This concept states that every transaction has a dual or two-fold effect and should therefore be recorded at two places. In other words, at least two accounts will be involved in recording a transaction.

The double-entry system also requires that for all transactions, the amounts entered as debits must be equal to the amounts entered as credits.

Total sales during the financial year amounted to Rs. 25 lakh out of which Rs. 20 lakh accounted for in the same financial year and remaining in next financial year when the debtors were realized. The firm is following ______ system of Accounting.

  1. Mercantile

  2. Cash

  3. Hybrid

  4. Ad-hoc system


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cash accounting is an accounting method in which payment receipts are recorded during the period they are received, and expenses are recorded in the period in which they are actually paid.

Select the correct statement.

  1. Accural basis of Accounting recognizes revenue only when cash is actually received

  2. As per Companies Act, Cash basis or Hybrid system of Accounting is allowed

  3. In cash basis of accounting, actual receipt of cash or disbursement of cash is the point of recognizing income and expenditure

  4. Cash basis of Accounting recognizes revenue only when the goods are delivered


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the cash basis, entries in the book of accounts are made when cash is received or paid and not when the receipt or payment become due. The cash basis is a method of recording accounting transactions for revenue and expenses only when the corresponding cash is received or payments are made.

In cash transactions goods or services are purchased for certain value to be paid in future. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The above statement is fully false as cash transactions are those transaction where there is an immediate payment of cash for the purchase of an asset. 

The double entry system is based on "dual aspect"  concept. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dual aspect is the foundation or basic principle of accounting. It provides the very basis for recording business transactions into the book of accounts. This concept states that every transaction has a dual or two-fold effect and should therefore be recorded at two places. In other words, at least two accounts will be involved in recording a transaction.

The double-entry system also requires that for all transactions, the amounts entered as debits must be equal to the amounts entered as credits.

A cash receipt may cause ___________.

  1. Increase in liability

  2. Decrease in other asset

  3. Reduction in one asset and increase in other asset

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An amount of money received by a company for goods or services, is called as cash receipts. 

Following are the results of cash receipts:-
Increase in liability, reduction in one asset and increase in other asset, decrease in other asset etc.

Purposes of an accounting system are________________________.

  1. Intrepret

  2. Classify the effects of transaction to facilitate the preparation of reports

  3. Summarize and communicate information to decision makers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of an accounting system are interpret, classify the effects of transaction to facilitate the preparation of reports and to summarize and communicate information to decision makers.

No accounting is made for Abnormal Loss in Joint Venture Account.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Cash basis considers the revenue as realised when ____________.

  1. Sale is completed

  2. Amount is ultimately collected from sales

  3. Order is received

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B

The basis of revenue recognition often used in accounting for hire-purchase transaction is _______________.

  1. Cash basis

  2. Sales basis

  3. Production basis

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

The consignment accounting is made on __________ .

  1. Accrual Basis

  2. Realisation Basis

  3. Cash Basis

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The consignment accounting is made on Accrual basis.

As goods are sold in credit and and income to be earned are recorded in accounts.

Adjustment of accrued/outstanding income/expenses is not necessary in ______ system of accounting.

  1. Mercantile

  2. Cash

  3. Double Entry

  4. All the three


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cash accounting is an accounting method in which payment receipt are recorded during the period they are received, and expenses are recorded in the period in which they are actually paid. Hence, in this question accounting adjustment is not required for accrual/outstanding expenses/incomes.

The act by members of a trade union, persuading others not to work is called as _________ .

  1. Non-cooperation

  2. Picketing

  3. Sit-in-strike

  4. Strike


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The act by members of a trade union, persuading others not to work is called as strike. A strike is a type of refusal by the workers to work so that the employers can approve their demands. 

X sends out 100 bags to Y costing Rs 1000 each. 60 bags were sold at 10% above cost price. Sale value will be ______________.

  1. Rs 66,000

  2. Rs 65,000

  3. Rs 60,000

  4. Rs 65,500


Correct Option: A

Cash cannot be misappropriated by ___________. 

  1. omitting to enter cash received

  2. entering less amount than has been actually received

  3. making fictitious entries on the payments side of the cash book

  4. making fictitious entries on the Receipt book side of the cash


Correct Option: D

State the reasons whether the following statement is true or false:
Accrual concept implies accounting on cash basis.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

From the following details calculate net profit on accrual basis.

Particulars Rs.
Goods sold for cash $5,00,000$
Credit sales $25,000$
Cash purchases $4,00,000$
Credit purchases $50,000$
Wages paid $20,000$
Outstanding expenses $10,000$
Rent paid $5,000$
Rent outstanding $2,000$
Depreciation on building $10,000$
Loss on sales of fixed assets $1,000$
  1. Rs. $75,000$

  2. Rs. $27,000$

  3. Rs. $32,000$

  4. Rs. $40,000$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

                                                      Net Profit for the year Ended..

          Amount |          Particular |          Amount | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | To Purchase a/c Cash -400000 Credit-50000 | 450000 | By Sales a/c Cash-500000 Credit-25000 | 525000 | | To Wages Paid A/c | 20000 |   |   | | To O/s Expenses A/c | 10000 |   |   | | To Rent Paid A/c            5000

  • O/s 2000 | 7000 |   |   | | To Depreciation on building A/c | 10000 |   |   | | To loss on sale of fixed assets A/c | 1000 |   |   | | To Net profit transferred A/c | 27000 |   |   | |   | 525000 |   | 525000 |

 

In accrual basis or mercantile basis of accounting, the financial effect of the transaction is recorded in the books ___________.

  1. as and when they occur

  2. on the basis of actual receipt and payment of cash

  3. on confirmation of orders but before the delivery of goods take place

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

In cash system of accounting, entries are recorded ____________.

  1. when income is earned by a business or expenditure is incurred by it

  2. on the basis of actual receipt of cash or actual payment of cash

  3. when order for goods to be purchased in placed and order for goods to be sold is received

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B

Which of the following has no relevance whether the receipts pertain to previous period or future period?

  1. Accrual system of accounting

  2. Cash system of accouting

  3. Hybrid system of accounting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is/are the essential features of accrual basis of accounting?
(I) Revenue is recognized only when cash is received.
(II) Costs are matched against revenues on the basis of relevant time period to determine periodic income.
(III) Costs which are not charged to income are carried forward and are kept under continuous review.
(IV) Receipts or incomes are recorded as and when cash is received or becomes due on the other hand payments are recorded only when cash is actually paid.
The correct answer is _________________.

  1. (I) & (IV) only

  2. (I), (III) & (IV) only

  3. (III) & (IV) only

  4. (II) & (III) only


Correct Option: D

According to which of the following concepts, revenue is recognised when it is earned rather than when it is collected and recognises when assets or benefits are used rather than they are paid for?

  1. Accrual concept

  2. Realisation concept

  3. Cost concept

  4. Money measurement concept


Correct Option: A

Purpose of ac an accounting system include all the following except _______________________.

  1. Interpret and record the effects of business transaction

  2. Classify the effects of transactions to facilitate the preparation of reports

  3. Summarize and communicate information to decision makers

  4. Dictate the specific types of business enterprise transactions that the enterprises may engage in.


Correct Option: D

______ is incompatible with the matching principle of income determination.

  1. Accrual system of accounting.

  2. Cash basis of accounting

  3. Hybrid system of accounting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Who among the following defined management as "The accomplishment of results through the efforts of other people"?

  1. George Terry

  2. Lawrance Appley

  3. L.D. White

  4. Allen


Correct Option: C

The characteristic feature of imprest system is ___________________.

  1. Fixed amount of cash is allocated to petty cash fund

  2. Cash distributed from petty cash fund is documented with receipts

  3. Both a&b

  4. Petty cash disbursement receipts are everyday replenishments of the petty cash fund


Correct Option: C

Global depository receipts (GDRs) are issued by successful corporations with a view to attract ___________________.

  1. Overseas loan funds

  2. Remittances from NRIs

  3. Foreign equity capital

  4. Foreign direct investment


Correct Option: C

Accrued income refers to that income which has been _______________.

  1. received but not earned during the current accounting period

  2. earned but not received during the current accounting period

  3. earned but not earned during the previous accounting period

  4. received and earned during the current accounting period


Correct Option: B

Materiality in accounting is decided __________________.

  1. By the size of an item

  2. By the knowledge as to whether an individual item is having a significant influence on financial statement

  3. Solely by the discretion of the accountant

  4. By the physical volume of the transaction


Correct Option: B

Whenever a company wants to alter its Memorandum of Association for changing the place of registered office from one state to another, it has to pass _________________.

  1. Ordinary resolution

  2. Special resolution

  3. Resolution requiring special notice

  4. Unanimous resolution


Correct Option: B

It SA/cs is done and by mistake A's account is transferred to Purchase No in such a case which accounts are affected? 

  1. Purchase a/c

  2. A's a/c

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C

Bank balance as per cash book of ABC Enterprises as on 31st March, 2013 is f 1,500. Cheques deposited with bank but not cleared amount to f 100 and cheques issued but not presented for payment amount to f 150. The bank allowed interest amounting to Rs.50 and collected dividend Rs.50 on behalf of ABC Enterprises. Balance as per pass book should be ____________.

  1. Rs. 1,600

  2. Rs. 1,850

  3. Rs. 1,450

  4. Rs. 1,650


Correct Option: D

Consignee sends to consignor ________________.

  1. Proforma Invoice

  2. Sales Account

  3. Account Sales

  4. Invoice


Correct Option: C

No person can act as a managing  director of more than ____________.

  1. One company at a time

  2. Two companies at a time

  3. Three companies at a time

  4. Five companies at a time


Correct Option: B

Social obligation of accounting refers to ________________.

  1. The completion of journal entries

  2. The preparation of final accounts

  3. Cost recording

  4. Servicing the needs of various stakeholders


Correct Option: D

Combination of Printing and Dyeing companies is type of _____________.

  1. Vertical

  2. Horizontal combination

  3. Circular combination

  4. Allied combination


Correct Option: D
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