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In the case of a manufacturing concern, depreciation on machinery is shown in

  1. debit side of trading account

  2. credit side of trading aaccount

  3. credit side of manufacturing account

  4. debit side of manufacturing account


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Since in manufacturing concern, goods are produced by machine, it is a direct non-cash expense. Hence, it would be shown in debit side of manufacturing A/c.

Outstanding salaries would directly

  1. increase net profit

  2. increase gross profit

  3. decrease net profit

  4. decrease gross profit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Outstanding salaries would decrease net profit, because it is a liability still to be paid and added in debit side of profit and loss A/c. The items shown in debit side of profit and loss A/c decrease the net profit.

Dividend equalisation reserve is an example of

  1. general reserve

  2. reserve fund

  3. specific reserve

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 It is a specific reserve, since it is created to maintain a steady rate of dividend for each year when the profits are low.

If the order of permanence is followed in preparing of Balance Sheet

  1. the assets which can be easily converted into cash are written first

  2. the assets which are to be used permanently and not meant to be sold are written first

  3. short-term liablities are written first

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The asset like goodwill, land and building, which are not meant to be sold are written first .As these assets are meant for permanent use and not easily convertible into cash they are written first. 

Prepaid Insurance paid for the current year is

  1. an asset

  2. a liability

  3. an expense

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 It is an asset since it is paid in advance for the next year. It is deducted from the total insurance paid in the debit side of Profit & Loss and shown in assets side of Balance Sheet.

If the total asset amount of a firm is Rs. 2,50,000 and net worth is Rs. 1,80,000, calculate creditor amount.

  1. Rs. 60,000

  2. Rs. 70,000

  3. Rs. 50,000.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 As total assets are equal to capital plus creditors, we can deduct net worth or capital from total assets to calculate creditors.                       ||||| |---|---|---|---| |Creditors = Total Assets - Capital| | | | | 2,50,000 - 1,80,000 = 70,000| | | | | So, creditors are Rs. 70,000| | | | | | | | | Hence, creditors are Rs 70,000 . Net worth is capital.

Adjustments in the final acount are made either in trading A/c, profit and loss A/c and balance sheet because

  1. the principle of single entry has to be followed

  2. the principle of double entry has to be followed

  3. the principle of revenue and capital has to be followed

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 This principle must be followed because the amount has to be debited at one place and credited at the another, otherwise the balance sheet would not tally.

If the entry for depreciation on a furniture is made before preparing the Trial Balance in case of trading concerns,

  1. the amount of depreciation would be shown in profit and loss A/c and balance sheet

  2. the amount of depreciation would be shown in profit and loss only

  3. the amount of depreciation would be shown in balance sheet only

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 In this case, the amount of depreciation would be transferred to the debit side of Profit & Loss Account . No further adjustment is necessary, since the concerned asset would appear at the reduced value.

A sum of Rs. 50,000 is spent on advertisement for launching a new product by a company. It is a

  1. revenue expenditure

  2. capital expenditure

  3. deferred revenue expenditure

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 It is a deferred revenue expenditure, since the expenditure is a large one and the benefits would go beyond the accounting period, in which this expenditure is incurred.

The asset which is first in liquidity is

  1. bills receivable

  2. land and building

  3. cash at bank

  4. cash in hand


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Cash in hand is the most liquid asset, since we can take out cash from the business very quickly, whenever required.

To meet a known liability or contingency, if the amount is uncertain,

  1. reserves are created

  2. provisions are created

  3. investments are made

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The provisions are created for it. For ex; the provision of doubtful debts is not certain, as in,  how much the debtor would not be able to pay, but it is a contingency that some amount may not be paid by the debtors. So, a provision for doubtful debts is made.

Four columns are made in the Trial Balance under

  1. the Totals Method

  2. the Balances Method

  3. the Totals and Balances Method

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 In this method, the totals as well as balances are entered. There are four columns. First one of the totals of the debit side, second one for the totals of credit side, third one for debit balances and fourth one for credit balances.

If the rent received is Rs. 4,500 and 2/5th of that is received in advance for the next year, how much rent would be shown in the balance sheet and on which side?

  1. Rs. 1,000 in liabilities side

  2. Rs. 1,800 in asset side

  3. Rs. 1,800 in liabilities side

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 As mentioned earlier, it would be shown in the liabilities side as it is the income received in advance for the next year.  2/5 X 4,500 = 1,800.

The drawer and payee is the same person, if

  1. the drawer has got the bill discounted

  2. the bill is endorsed

  3. the drawer keeps the bill with himself till the due date

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 If the drawer keeps the bill with himself till the due date,  the drawer is entitled to get its payment on due date. In this case, the drawer and payee are the same person.

The debit balance of cash book is a/an

  1. current asset

  2. current liability

  3. income

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 It is a current asset, since the debit balance is the closing balance of cash account. It is shown in assets side of Balance Sheet.

Credit note is an example of

  1. cash voucher

  2. non-cash voucher

  3. source documents

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 It is a non-cash voucher, since no cash is involved in it ( incoming or outgoing of cash ). It is issued to a customer, if he returns goods.

Which of the following is not an objective of preparing the Trial Balance?

  1. To ascertain arithmetical accuracy

  2. To help in preparation of final accounts

  3. Summary of each account

  4. To ascertain the financial position of the business


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 It is not the objective of preparing the Trial Balance, as the assets and liabilities are shown in the balance sheet. Hence, the financial position is ascertained by the balance sheet.

Returns inward is also known as

  1. purchase returns

  2. sales returns

  3. income returns

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 It is a sales returns as goods have come in. Suppose goods worth Rs 12,000 are sold to Mr C and he returns the goods worth Rs 1,000 to us, the goods worth Rs 1,000 are Returns Inwards as they have come in.

Which of the following is a limitation of the use of a journal?

  1. It reduces the possibility of error.

  2. It provides an explanation of the transactions.

  3. It becomes very bulky.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 This is the limitation of journal, since if all the transactions are recorded, it becomes very bulky and lengthy process.

A cash discount of Rs. 150 is allowed to a customer. This will be shown in

  1. single column cash book

  2. two column cash book

  3. three column cash book

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 In this, there are three columns. First one of cash receipts and cash payments, second one of transactions with bank and third one of discount allowed or received. So, a discount allowed of Rs. 150 would be shown in the debit side.

If depreciation is charged, the balance in the asset account can reduce to zero in case of

  1. diminishing balance method

  2. reducing instalment system

  3. fixed instalment method

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 In this method, the balance in the asset account would reduce to nil at the expiry of working life, as the depreciation is charged on original cost.

Trade discount is

  1. allowed on payment made before a certain date

  2. allowed on a certain quantity of goods purchased

  3. not deducted from the amount of invoice

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trade discount is allowed on a certain quantity of goods purchased. For ex; a customer purchases 105 pieces of paper rolls then a discount may be given to him as in 5% on the total amount of purchase.

In the pass book, the entries are made by

  1. the customer

  2. the bank

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The bank makes the entries in the pass book for the transactions relating with the customer. On a certain date the pass book and cash book are checked and the differences are tallied.  So, Bank Reconciliation Statement is prepared.

Which of the following would credit the customer's balance?

  1. Direct deposit into customer's account .

  2. Cheques deposited into bank but not yet collected by bank.

  3. Charges imposed by bank.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If there is a direct deposit into customer's balance it would credit his account. Suppose Ramseh deposits Rs. 4,000 in cash into customer's account, it would credit  his account.

A business is commenced by Mr Prakash with a capital of Rs. 40,000 on Ist April 2009. On 31st March 2010, his assets were worth Rs. 60,000 and liabilities were Rs. 10,000. Calculate his closing capital and profit earned during the year.

  1. Closing capital is Rs. 50,000. Profit earned during the year is Rs. 5,000

  2. Closing capital is Rs. 40,000. Profit earned during the year is Rs. 10,000

  3. Closing capital is Rs. 50,000 and profit earned during the year is Rs. 10,000

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 It is correct. Closing capital is Rs. 50,000 and profit earned is Rs. 10,000.

Capital= Assets - Liablities 60,000 - 10,000 So, Capital = 50,000 Profit = Closing Capital - Opening Capital 50,000 - 40,000 = 10,000

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