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Accounting for Special Transactions

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The relationship between the consignor and the consignee is that of

  1. principal and agent

  2. buyer and seller

  3. master and servant

  4. partners


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The party that sends goods (Consignor) is called Principal and the party that receives goods (Consignee) is called Agent. Hence, relationship between Consignor and Consignee is that of Pricipal and Agent.

____ is unavoidable and should be spread over the entire consignment while valuing consignment stock.

  1. Abnormal loss

  2. Normal loss

  3. Extraordinary loss

  4. None of three


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Normal Loss is unavoidable, Abnormal Loss occurs when something accidental or unnecessary occurs.

Rahim of Agra sends 1000 boxes to Ram of Delhi costing Rs. 100 each at an invoice price of Rs. 120 each. Goods sent on consignment to be credited in general trading account will be

  1. Rs. 1, 00, 000

  2. Rs. 1, 20, 000

  3. Rs. 20, 000

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amount to be transferred to General trrading account from Goods sent on Consignment A/c would be after removing loading.Thus, General Trading a/c would be credited with Rs (1,20,000-20000) = Rs 1,00,000

Which of these is not a method of joint venture?

  1. Joint bank method

  2. Memorandum method

  3. Columunar method

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Joint Bank is a method of joint Venture where separate sets of books are maintained and Memorandum method is a method of Joint Venture where separate set of books is not maintained. There is no method of Joint venture called Columnar Method.

Which of these is not a difference between consignment and sale transaction?

  1. The number of parties involved

  2. The property in the goods is with the buyer after the sales is made, but it is with the consignor in case of goods consigned.

  3. The motive to earn revenue

  4. The seller directly sells goods to the buyer but the consignor sells goods indirectly through the consignee.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 No of Parties involved in Consignment as well as Sales transaction is 2.

If a venturer draws a bill on his co - venture and if the drawer discounts the bill with same sets of books maintained, the discounting charges will be

  1. born by the drawer of the bill

  2. born by the drawee of the bill

  3. recorded in memorandum account

  4. born by the bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Where Separate sets of books are maintained, all the expenses are to be recorded in Memorandum A/c

What is the journal entry in case of separate sets of books, when loss is the result of the venture?

  1. Dr. Loss a/c & Cr. Joint Venture a/c

  2. Dr. Joint Venture a/c & Cr. Loss a/c

  3. Dr. Co - Venturers a/c & Cr. Joint Venture a/c

  4. Dr. Joint Venture a/c & Cr. Co - Venturers a/c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Accounting entry for loss :Co-Ventures Account    Dr              To Joint Venture a/c  

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. There is no difference between joint venture and partnership

  2. Consignment and joint venture is same

  3. In case of joint venture, none of the act is applicable

  4. In case of joint venture, the number of related party is one only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 There is no specific act governing Joint venture transactions.

Goods sent to consignment at cost + 33 - 1/3%. The percentage of loading on invoice price will be

  1. 25%

  2. 33 - 1/3%

  3. 20%

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 One-Third of Cost is One-Fourth of SalesCost                       = 100 Loading                =(33-1/3 Invoice Price        =100+ 33-1/3 Percentage of Loading to Invoice price = {(33-1/3)/100+ 33-1/3}*100                                                                       =25

 

Which of the following statements is false?

  1. B/R is a negotiable instrument

  2. B/R must be accepted by drawee

  3. There can be three parties in respect of bills of exchange - drawer, drawee and payee

  4. Oral bill of exchange is also valid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 A bill of exchange is a written document.

Goods which are purchased for the joint venture out of joint bank a/c, the amount is debited to

  1. joint bank account

  2. joint venture account

  3. purchase account

  4. co venturer's account


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Accounting entry for expenses incurred out of Joint Bank a/c

Joint Venture A/c      Dr      To Joint Bank a/c

A and B purchased a piece of land for Rs. 20, 000 and sold it for Rs. 60, 000 in 2005. Originally, A had contributed Rs. 12, 000 and B Rs. 8000. What will be the profit on venture?

  1. Rs. 40, 000

  2. Rs. 20, 000

  3. Rs. 60, 000

  4. Nil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Purchase Consideration of land for Joint Venture = Rs20,000 Sale Consideration                                                       = Rs 60,000

Profit                                                                                =Rs (60000-20000)                                                                                          =Rs 40,000

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Creditors can draw a bill on debtors

  2. Debtors can draw a bill on creditors

  3. Bank will draw a bill on customer at the time of overdraft

  4. One can draw the bill on another under any circumstances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Only a creditor can draw a bill of exchange on its debtor. Going by the definition of Bill of Exchange, a person promises to pay money after some specific time and to make the same valid, it must be accepted by the debtor.

A draws a bill on B for Rs. 30, 000 for mutual accommodation. A discounted that bill for Rs. 28, 000 from bank and remitted Rs. 14, 000 to B. On due date A will send _____ to B.

  1. Rs. 14, 000

  2. Rs. 14, 500

  3. Rs. 15, 000

  4. Rs. 15, 500


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 A's owes B Rs 15,000 for mutual accomodation. (30,000/2) Thus, A will remit Rs15000 to B on due date.

Which of the following instruments is not a negotiable instrument?

  1. Bearer cheque

  2. Promissory note

  3. Bill of exchange

  4. Crossed cheque


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Crossed cheque is not a negotialble instrument. A crossed cheque is maked to specify an instruction about the way it is to be redeemed and it cannot be negotiated.

Priya sold goods to Nidhi for Rs. 1, 00, 000. Priya will grant 5% discount to Nidhi. Nidhi requested Priya to draw a bill. The amount of the bill will be

  1. Rs. 1, 00, 000

  2. Rs. 95, 000

  3. Rs. 93, 800

  4. Rs. 90, 000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bill is drawn on net amount receivable. Net Amount receivable     =Rs (1,00,000-5,000)                                               =Rs 95,000      

A bill of Rs. 12, 000 was discounted by A with the banker for Rs. 11, 880. At maturity, the bill returned dishonored, noting charges Rs. 20. How much amount will the bank deduct from A's bank balance at the time of such dishonor?

  1. Rs. 12, 000

  2. Rs. 11, 880

  3. Rs. 12, 020

  4. Rs. 11, 900


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 If a discounted cheque gets dishonored, bank collects the amount of bill as well as noting charges from A. Thus, Amount to be deducted                       =Rs (20000+20)                                                                             =Rs 20,020

A and B enter into joint venture sharing profit and losses equally. A purchased 100 kg of rice @ Rs. 20 per kg. Brokerage paid Rs. 200, carriage paid Rs. 300. B sold 90 kg of rice @ Rs. 22 per kg. Balance rice were taken over by B at cost. The value of rice taken over to be recorded in joint venture will be

  1. Rs. 200

  2. Rs. 250

  3. Rs. 230

  4. Rs. 220


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Purchase price of 100 kg rice              =Rs 2,000

  • Brokerage paid                                   =Rs 200 +Carriage Paid                                       =Rs 300 Total Cost of 100 kg rice                       =Rs 2500 Cost of 1kg Rice                                     =Rs 25 Rice taken over by B                              = 10 kgs thus,Cost of rice taken over by B                 =Rs (25*10)                                                                   = Rs 250 

What is a bill of exchange?

  1. It is an instrument written or oral, containing an unconditional undertaking signed by the maker to pay certain sum of money to the bearer

  2. It is an instrument in writing containing an conditional undertaking signed by the maker to pay certain sum of money to the bearer

  3. It is an instrument in writing containing an unconditional undertaking signed by the maker to pay certain sum of money to the bearer

  4. It is an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order signed by the maker to pay certain sum of money to the bearer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 A bill of excange is a               written document               containg a conditional undertaking               to pay a certain amount to the bearer

 

What entry would the customer pass, when it accepts the goods purchased on approval basis?

  1. Dr. Purchase a/c & Cr. Supplier a/c

  2. Dr. Purchase a/c & Cr. Purchase on approval basis a/c

  3. Dr. Purchase a/c & Cr. Suspense a/c Dr. Purchase a/c & Cr. Suspense a/c

  4. No entry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The custmer will debit the purchase account on acceptance of goods sent on approval and credit the Suppliers a/c.

What is Red Ink Interest?

  1. Interest from the date of closing to the due date

  2. Interest calculated 3 days after due date

  3. Interest calculated from 31st October to the due date

  4. Interest calculated from year ending to the due date


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is customarily followed that interest from the date of closing to its due date is written in Red Ink, hence called Red- Ink Interest.

A promissory note does not require

  1. noting

  2. discounting

  3. acceptance

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Unlike Bill of Exchange, a Promissory note does not require any acceptance since it is signed by the persons who is liable to pay.

A draws a bill on B for Rs. 1, 00, 000. A endorsed the bill to C. The bill return dishonored. Noting charges Rs. 1,000. B requests A to accept the amount at 2% discount by a single cheque. The cheque amount will be

  1. Rs. 98, 000

  2. Rs. 98, 980

  3. Rs. 99, 980

  4. Rs. 99, 000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Noting charges are to be borne by B Total Amount payable by B after dishonor = Rs 1,01,000 Discount Amount                                            = Rs (2% of 1,01,000)                                                                            = Rs 2020 Net amount payable by B                             = Rs (101000-2020)                                                                            = Rs 98,980

What entry would the supplier pass, when the customer accepts goods?

  1. Dr. Customer a/c & Cr. Sales a/c

  2. Dr. Suspense a/c & Cr. Sales a/c

  3. Dr. Sale on approval basis a/c & Cr. Sales a/c

  4. No entry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Journal entry on acceptance of goods sent on approval by the customer :       Sale on approval Basis a/c      Dr                     To Sales a/c

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