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Accounting standards - class-XI

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In accordance with IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, which one of the following items must not be separately presented in the statement of financial position? 

  1. Net Assets

  2. Non financial Assets

  3. Asset revaluation surplus

  4. Issued capital and reserves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In accordance with IAS 1 Presentation of financial statements, Issued share capital and reserves are not to be separately presented in the statement of financial position. 

Which one of the following statements is correct? When creditors' velocity or creditors' turnover is higher as compared to debtors' velocity, it would ______________.

  1. improve liquidity

  2. reduce liquidity

  3. have no effect on liquidity

  4. improve financial position


Correct Option: C

If book value is greater than market value comparison with investors for future stock are considered as _____________.

  1. pessimistic

  2. optimistic

  3. experienced

  4. inexperienced


Correct Option: A

X & Y entered a Joint Venture for export of Indian Handicraft items to overseas customers. X sends goods worth Rs. 2,00,000 to Y for export to USA. Y exported goods Worth Rs. 1,75,000 to USA for Rs. 2,10,000 and agreed to take away the remaining goods at the same gross profit as in the case of other exports. The goods will be valued at _______________.

  1. Rs. 25,000

  2. Rs. 30,000

  3. 27,500

  4. 22,500


Correct Option: B

The objective of accounting standard is to ___________.

  1. bring uniformity in financial reporting

  2. ensure consistency and comparability of data with earlier years on with similar organizations

  3. both a & b

  4. establishment of law


Correct Option: C

The first account standard (AS-I) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is _________________.

  1. Valuation of Inventories

  2. Revenue Recognition

  3. Change in Financial Position

  4. Disclosure of Accounting Policies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:


To ensure proper understanding of financial statements, it is necessary that all significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation and presentation of financial statements must be disclosed.
Such disclosure should form part of the financial statements.
It would be helpful to the reader of financial statements if they are all disclosed in one place instead of being scattered over several statements, schedules and notes.

Accounting policies followed by organizations ______________.

  1. Can be changed every year

  2. Should be consistently followed from year to year

  3. Can be changed after 5 year

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Accounting standards are issued for the purpose of :
(a) Improving dependability of financial statements
(b) Auditing work becomes easy task for the auditor
(c) Elimination of non-comparability between financial statements 
The correct answer is :-

  1. (a) only

  2. (b) only

  3. (c) only

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C

The ICAI so far has issued ______ accounting standards.

  1. 29

  2. 30

  3. 32

  4. 35


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Accounting Standards (i.e. AS 1~32) have been issued/ amended by the Accounting Standards Board of ICAI from time to time, to establish uniform standards for preparation of financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) in India and for better understanding of the users.

According to _____ Dictionary for Accountants, an account has been defined as a formal record of a particular type of transactions expressed in money. 

  1. Kohler's

  2. Oxfords

  3. Chate

  4. Taxmann


Correct Option: A

It is essential to standardize the accounting principles and policies in order to ensure _______________.

  1. Transparency

  2. Profitability

  3. Reputation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

Accounting standards cover the aspects of ________ of accounting transactions in the financial statements.  

  1. Recognition

  2. Measurements

  3. Presentation and disclosure

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: D

Accounting Standard 2 deals with valuation of ____________.

  1. fixed assets

  2. inventory

  3. cash flow statement

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Business entity - Accounting Standard
2. Stock valuation - Consistency
3. Capital - Drawing
4. Going concern - Assumption
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. 1, 3 and 4


Correct Option: A

Ability to trade at net price very quickly is classified as _____________.

  1. original trading

  2. liquidity

  3. offline trading

  4. fixed price trading


Correct Option: B

Under which of the following type of account is a specified amount deposited every month for a specified period, says, 12, 24, 36 and 60 months?

  1. Fixed Deposit Account

  2. Saving Bank Account

  3. Current account

  4. Recurring Account


Correct Option: D

Added value is the change in ____________.

  1. Market Value

  2. Cost

  3. Income

  4. None of the Above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Added Value can  be defined as the difference between a particular product's final selling price and the direct and indirect input used in making that particular product.This will effect the market value and help in more customer recognition.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given the lists.

List-I List-II
I. Income measurement (a) Accrues to owner's equity
II. Expense recognition (b) Revenue recognition
III. Basis for realisation in accounting (c) Matching revenues
IV. Recognised revenue (d) Accounting period


  1. I-(c), II-(d), III-(b), IV-(a)

  2. I-(c), II-(d), III-(a), IV-(b)

  3. I-(b), II-(c), III-(d), IV-(a)

  4. I-(b), II-(c), III-(a), IV-(d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matching revenue-Income measurement

Accounting period-Expenses recognition
Revenue recognition-Basis of realization in accounting
Accrues to owners equity-Recognized revenue

If no information is available, the General Rule for valuation of stock for balance sheet is _______________.

  1. Replacement Cost

  2. Realizable Value

  3. Historical Cost

  4. Standard Cost


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Historical cost is a measure of value used in accounting in which the price of of stock on the balance sheet is based on its nominal or original cost when acquired by the company.

Market price or actual cost, whichever is less, is the generally accepted accounting principle for valuation of___________.

  1. Stock-in-trade

  2. Fixed assets

  3. Current assets

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories (stock-in-trade) prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

The main objective of Accounting Standards is to ___________.

  1. Prepare the accounting reports which is easily understood by common man

  2. Comply with the legal formalities

  3. Harmonise the diversified accounting practices

  4. Comply with the requirements of the International Accounting Standards (IAS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary objective of accounting standards are:

1. To provide a standard for the diverse accounting policies and principles.
2. To put an end to the non-comparability of financial statements.
3. To provide standards which are transparent for users.
4. To provide a suitable starting point for accounting. etc.
 The primary objective of accounting standards is to harmonize  the different accounting policies. The policies are used in the preparation of financial reports.

Accounting Standards Board of India was established in the year ______.

  1. $1970$

  2. $1972$

  3. $1973$

  4. $1977$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian accounting standards is the accounting standard adopted by companies in India and issued under the supervision of accounting standard board (ASB) which was constituted as a body in the year 1977. 

When a fixed asset is acquired in exchange for another asset, its cost is usually determined by reference to the_________________.

  1. Net book value of the asset given up

  2. Gross book value of the asset given up

  3. Net book value of the asset acquired

  4. Gross book of the asset acquired


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When a fixed asset is acquired in exchange for another asset, its cost is usually determined by reference to the net book value. Net book value of the asset given up is the cost less depreciation. 

Revenue from service transactions, is usually recognized by a method known as__________.

  1. Accrued method.

  2. Proportionate completion method.

  3. Consistency method.

  4. Matching principle.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Revenues from service transactions, is usually recognised by a method known as proportionate completion method. Proportionate completion method is a method where the revenues or costs of service are recorded as a percentage of work completed. 

Revenue arising from the use by others of enterprise resources yielding interest should be recognized on_____________.

  1. Time proportion basis.

  2. Accrual basis.

  3. Actual receipt basis.

  4. When right to receive payment is established.


Correct Option: A

An expenditure incurred relating to fixed asset resulting in increase in capacity of the asset should be_____________.

  1. Charges to P&L a/c.

  2. Added to gross book value of asset.

  3. Added to net book value of asset.

  4. Treated as deferred revenue expenditure.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An expenditure incurred relating to fixed asset resulting in increase in capacity of the asset should be added to the gross book value of asset. They are not charged to P & L because they are expected to provide value and can be consumed over a period of time. 

In case of service transactions, when performance consists of the execution of a single act, revenue recognition takes place by____________.

  1. Accrued method.

  2. Proportionate completion method.

  3. Completed service contract method.

  4. Consistency method.


Correct Option: C

The term 'Inventory' includes any tangible item held_________.

  1. For sale.

  2. For consumption in production of goods/ services for sale.

  3. Either (A) or (B).

  4. All of these.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term 'Inventory' includes any tangible item held for sale and for consumption in production of goods/services for sale. 

The inventory for sale is the finished goods inventory, whereas the goods for consumption in production of goods/services for sale, is known as raw materials.

Which of the following is an example of 'REVENUE' for the purpose of AS-9?

  1. Appreciation in the value of a fixed asset.

  2. Gain resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

  3. Royalties receivable.

  4. Realized gain resulting from the discharge of an obligation at less than its carrying amount.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AS-9 deals with the bases for recognition of revenue in the statement of profit and loss of an enterprise. The Standard is concerned with the recognition of revenue arising in the course of the ordinary activities of the enterprise from: 

–the sale of goods, 
–the rendering of services, and 
–the use by others of enterprise resources yielding interest, royalties and dividends. 
Revenue is the gross inflow of cash, receivables or other consideration arising in the course of the ordinary activities of an enterprise from the sale of goods, from the rendering of services, and from the use by others of enterprise resources yielding interest, royalties and dividends.

Valuation of inventory is dealt with in ___________.

  1. Accounting Standard-2

  2. Accounting Standard-5

  3. Accounting Standard-6

  4. Accounting Standard-9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 
The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 
As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

According to Accounting Standard-2, inventory is to be valued at __________.

  1. Actual cost or sales value, which ever is less.

  2. Historical cost.

  3. Net realizable value.

  4. Historical cost or net realizable value, which ever is less.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 
The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 
As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

According to Accounting Standard-10, gross  book value of a fixed asset may be____________.

  1. Fair market value.

  2. Historical cost.

  3. Revaluation amount.

  4. Historical cost or revaluation amount.


Correct Option: D

Where depreciable assets are revalued, then according to Accounting Standard-6 depreciation amount should be based on____________.

  1. Historical cost and profit on revaluation should be transferred to P and L a/c

  2. Revalued amount

  3. Depreciated value of the asset

  4. Accounting Standard-6 does not specify anything in this regard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

AS-6 deals with depreciation on fixed assets hence, depreciable assets are revalued, then depreciation amount should be based on revalued amount of the asset. 

Accounting Standard-6 relating to depreciation is not applicable on ____________.

  1. Building

  2. Plant and machinery

  3. Live stock

  4. Patents


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Accounting standard-6, relating to depreciation is not applicable to the following items to which special considerations apply:

1. Forest, plantation, and similar regenerative natural resources.
2. Wasting assets including expenditure on the exploration for and extraction of minerals, oil, natural gas, and similar non-regenerative resources. 
3. Expenditure or research and develepoment.
4. Goodwill.
5. Live stock.
The statement also does not apply to land unless it has a limited useful life for the enterprise.

According to Accounting Standard-6 which of the following is not required to be disclosed in the financial statement?

  1. Historical cost of the asset

  2. Depreciated value of the asset

  3. Accumulated depreciation

  4. Total depreciation for the period for each class of asset


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

AS-6 deals with depreciation of the tangible asset. Hence, only the historical cost, accumulated depreciation on the asset and total depreciation for the period for each class of asset will be recorded. Depreciable value of asset is not to be disclosed according to AS-6.

Inventory of consumable stores and maintenance supplies should ordinarily be valued at __________.

  1. Historical cost

  2. Net realizable value

  3. Gross sales value

  4. Historical cost or net realizable value, whichever is lower


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Net realisable value  is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimates costs. The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. 

As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value". 

Accounting Standard-6 relating to depreciation is applicable to___________.

  1. Forests and plantations

  2. Mines

  3. Goodwill

  4. Land if it has a limited useful life for the enterprise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accounting Standard-6 deals with depreciation accounting and applies to all depreciable assets, except the following items to which special considerations apply:—

(i) forests, plantations and similar regenerative natural resources; 
(ii) wasting assets including expenditure on the exploration for and extraction of minerals, oils, natural gas and similar non-regenerative resources; 
(iii) expenditure on research and development; 
(iv) goodwill and other intangible assets; 
(v) live stock. 
This standard also does not apply to land unless it has a limited useful life for the enterprise.

Accounting Standard-6 relating to depreciation is recommended for use companies___________________.

  1. Listed on a recognised stock exchange

  2. Engaged in manufacturing business

  3. Engaged in manufacturing or trading business

  4. All types of business undertakings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountancy of India are issued for better presentation of books of account and to ensure that they show a true and fair view. They are recommended for the used by company listed on a recognised stock exchange. 

Which of the following information relating to fixed assets should be disclosed in the financial statements as per Accounting Standard-10 ?

  1. Gross book value of fixed asset at the beginning of the year

  2. Gross book value of fixed asset at the end of the year

  3. Net book value of fixed asset at the beginning and at the end of the year

  4. (A), (B), and (C)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The following information should be disclosed in the financial statements: 

(i) Gross and net book values of fixed assets at the beginning and end of an accounting period showing additions, disposals, acquisitions and other movements;
 (ii) Expenditure incurred on account of fixed assets in the course of construction or acquisition; and 
(iii) Revalued amounts substituted for historical costs of fixed assets, the method adopted to compute the revalued amounts, the nature of indices used, the year of any appraisal made, and whether an external valuer was involved, in case where fixed assets are stated at revalued amounts.

Accounting standard-10 does not deal with the following fixed assets________.

  1. Goodwill

  2. Patents

  3. Trade marks

  4. Live stock


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accounting standard - 10 (Property, plant and equipment - updated) deals with all the fixed assets like goodwill, patent, trademarks, machinery etc. It does not deal with live stock as it is a (inventory) Current asset and not a fixed asset. 

Which of the following items are capitalized along with the purchase price of the fixed asset?

  1. Import duties

  2. Initial delivery and handling costs

  3. Trade discounts

  4. (A) and (B)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Initial delivery and handling costa and trade discounts are capitalized along with the purchase price of the fixed assets. 

All the cost incurred to bring the machinery in state of being used or to put machinery to use are included in the cost of machinery and discount received is reduced from the cost of the asset. 

Net book value of a fixed asset is its_____________.

  1. Historical cost

  2. Historical cost less accumulated deprecation

  3. Historical cost less gross book value

  4. Fair market value


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Net Book Value is the value of fixed assets after deducting the accumulated depreciation, and accumulated impairment expenses from original cost of fixed assets. Accumulated depreciation expenses are the total depreciation expenses of assets from the beginning to the reporting date.

Allocation of depreciable amount of fixed assets to future periods is deals with in_________________________.

  1. Account Standard-6 on depreciation accounting

  2. Accounting Standard-10 on fixed assets

  3. Accounting Standard-9 on revenue recognition

  4. Accounting Standard-1 on disclosure of accounting policies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting Standard-6 issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) defines depreciation as “a measure of the wearing out, consumption or other loss of value of depreciable asset arising from use, effluxion of time or obsolescence through technology and market-change. 

Depreciation is allocated so as to charge fair proportion of depreciable amount in each accounting period during the expected useful life of the asset. Depreciation includes amortisation of assets whose useful life is pre-determined”.

Accounting Standard-10 deals with the following fixed assets___________.

  1. Land

  2. Forests

  3. Plantations

  4. Mines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting standard - 10 (Property, plat and equipment - updated) deals with all the fixed assets like goodwill, patent, trademarks, machinery, land etc. It deals with fixed assets in which the enterprise has invested into. In the given question AS - 10 deals with Land. 

Gross book value of a fixed asset is its___________.

  1. Cost less depreciation

  2. Historical cost

  3. Historical cost less accumulated deprecation

  4. Fair market value


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gross book value of a fixed asset is its historical cost or other amount substituted for historical cost in the books of account or financial statements. When this amount is shown net of accumulated depreciation, it is termed as net book value.

The Main object of 'Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme' (RGESS) is__________________.

  1. To encourage workers participation in management

  2. To encourage money market of India

  3. To encourage retail participation in capital market

  4. To encourage unlisted companies in Stock Exchanges


Correct Option: C

Traditional method of book keeping is known as _________ .

  1. Modern system

  2. Conventional system

  3. Indian system

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Traditional method of book-keeping is known conventional system of accounting. It is the oldest form of book keeping and usually is suitable for the small business firms. It focuses more on decision making, timeliness etc. 

In India Accounting Standards are issued by _______.

  1. ICAI

  2. ICSI

  3. ICWAI

  4. IDBI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting standards are written statements of uniform accounting rules and guidelines or practices for preparing the uniform and consistent financial statements and for other disclosures affecting the user of accounting information. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, (ICAI), which is the regulatory body for standardization of accounting policies of the country has issued Accounting Standards which are expected to be uniformly adhered to, in order to bring consistency in the accounting profession.

Objective of Accounting Standards is __________________.

  1. To help the Government in raising the taxes

  2. To standardize the diverse accounting policies and practices

  3. To make the account simple

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Main objective of accounting standards is to make financial statement more meaningful and comparable. Accounting standards provides a standards set of accounting policies, procedures, valuation methods and disclosure requirements on the basis of which financial statements are prepared.

All are the limitations of accounting standards except _________.

  1. it is difficult to choose the different alternatives between different accounting treatments

  2. they may lead to the rigidity

  3. they cannot override the statute

  4. difference in accounting standards are bound to be there due to difference in tradition and legal system in different countries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The limitations of accounting standards are that they may lead to rigidity, they cannot override the statute and difference is accounting standards are bound to be there due to difference in tradition and legal system in different countries. 

Which of the following is one of the objectives of accounting standard?

  1. To standardize diverse accounting practices and policies

  2. To improve financial performance of business enterprises

  3. To minimize tax liabilities

  4. All the three


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting standards set to make financial statement more meaningful and comparable. Accounting standards provides a standards set of accounting policies, procedures, valuation methods and disclosure requirements on the basis of which financial statements are prepared.

The disadvantage of accounting standard is _________.

  1. It facilitates the comparison of non-comparable accounts

  2. Sometime the principles of AS are against the tradition

  3. It leads to rigidity and eliminates flexibility

  4. It flouts the law of the land.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The disadvantage of accounting standard involves the inflexible framework the firm must comply with. Each firm face different experience while preparing financial statement. It facilitate the comparison of non comparable accounts.

The accounting standards are issued for the purpose of____________.

  1. Harmonizing accounting policies

  2. Elimination of non-comparability between financial statements

  3. For improving the reliability of financial statements

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The basic objective of accounting standards set to make financial statement more meaningful and comparable. Accounting standards provides a standards set of accounting policies, procedures, valuation methods and disclosure requirements on the basis of which financial statements are prepared.

How many Accounting Standards have been issued in India so far?

  1. 28

  2. 32

  3. 30

  4. 27


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, Standards of Accounting is issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). 

The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India constituted Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 recognising the need for Accounting Standards in India.

The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has so far issued thirty two accounting standards.

Which of the following statement is true?

  1. So far 28 Accounting standards have been issued in India

  2. Non-compliance of accounting standards is a criminal offence

  3. Accounting Standards are issued by CBDT

  4. Accounting Standard Board (ASB) was set up in 1977


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Recognizing the need to have a common platform for diversified accounting policies and practices in India and keeping in view the International development, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has set up a governing body i.e. Accounting Standard Board in 1977. 

Generally Accepted accounting principles can be applied to the financial statements in which of the following ________.

  1. Sole proprietor

  2. Partnership firm

  3. Corporate body

  4. All the three


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accounting is based on the certain principles which are known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. These are applicable to all kind of ownership.

Select the correct statement.

  1. Representative of political parties also is a member of ASB in India

  2. Accounting standards issued by ICAI are mandatory in India

  3. Accounting Standards are true copy of International Accounting Standards.

  4. Accounting standard once issued cannot be withdrawn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Accounting Standards issued by the the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are followed by the Indian companies. This is governed by Accounting Standard Board which was set up in 1977.

The Accounting standards are mandatory for _________.

  1. Charitable organization

  2. Government departments

  3. Companies

  4. Central Government


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has issued various accounting standards. It is mandatory for all the companies to follow these.

Different accounting policies can be adopted in following area(s) _______.

  1. Charging depreciation

  2. Investment valuation

  3. Inventory valuation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consistency is the basic assumption and it is assumed that various policies or methods adopted by the firm while preparing the financial statement are consistent from one period to another. However, different firms may follow the different accounting policies on depreciation, investment valuation or inventory valuation.

Changes in accounting policies can be made only _________.

  1. To comply with accounting standards

  2. To ensure better presentation of the financial statement

  3. To comply with law

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consistency is the basic assumption and it is assumed that various policies or methods adopted by the firm while preparing the financial statement are consistent from one period to another. 

However, changes in the policies can be made if this is required to comply with law, to comply with the accounting standards or to ensure better presentation. In case of changes, a disclosure has to be given with the financial statement.

As per AS-1 significant accounting policies may not be ________.

  1. Disclosed at all

  2. Omitted from financial disclosure

  3. Selected on random basis

  4. Changed from time to time


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Financial statement must be prepared with a true and fair view. All the relevant information which is of the interest of the owner, investors, creditors should be fully disclosed. All the significant policies should also be disclosed.  

Inappropriate selection of the accounting policy decision may lead to _________.

  1. Overstating the financial position performance

  2. Over/understating the performance of financial position

  3. Overstatement of losses

  4. Understatement of profit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Financial statements are prepared by selecting certain policies. A proper balance has to done while selecting an appropriate policies which are useful for better presentation of financial statement. Improper selection of accounting policy may lead to ambiguity in performance of financial position.

As per AS-2, cost of inventory is determined by applying___________.

  1. FIFO

  2. LIFO

  3. highest in first out

  4. next in first out


Correct Option: A

According to AS-2 inventories means tangible property held_________.

  1. For sale in the ordinary course of business

  2. In the process of production of such goods or

  3. In the production of goods or services for sale including maintenance supplies and consumables other than machinery spares

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to AS 2 inventory means tangible property held for sale in the ordinary course of business or in the process of production of such goods or in the production of goods or services for sale including maintenance supplies and consumables other than machinery spares.

AS-2 is not applicable to________.

  1. Financial instruments held as stock in trade

  2. Live-stock,agricultural and forest products, mineral oils, ores and gases

  3. Work in progress arising under construction contracts.

  4. All the three


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

Hence, it does not include any of the items given in the options.

AS-2 requires that the financial statements should disclose________.

  1. The accounting policies adopted in measuring inventories, including the cost formula

  2. The total carrying amount of inventories and classification appropriate to the enterprise

  3. Both (a) & (b)

  4. Either (a) or (b)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to AS - 2 financial statements should disclose the accounting policies adopted in measuring inventories, including the cost formula and the total carrying amount of inventories and classification appropriate to the enterprise.

Which of these AS deals with inventory valuation?

  1. AS-13

  2. AS-12

  3. AS-2

  4. AS-5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

As per AS-2, inventories are valued at lower of cost or_______.

  1. Realisable value

  2. Replacement value

  3. Net realisable value

  4. Market value


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

As per AS-2, inventory means goods_______.

  1. Spare parts held for break down of machinery

  2. Held for sale in the ordinary course of business

  3. Fixed assets purchased for sale

  4. Shares purchased for sale


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

When we say that inventory is to be valued at cost or market price whichever is less. The Term "market" means________.

  1. Current replacement cost

  2. Discounted price

  3. Net realizable value

  4. Historical cost


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When we say that inventory is to be valued at cost or market price whichever is less. The Term "market" means Net realizable value. By net realizable value we mean the realizable amount of the asset that will be realized when the asset is sold. 

Which of these are included in building for the purpose of rates of depreciation?

  1. Roads

  2. Bridges, culverts

  3. Wells and tubewells

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

The purpose of Accounting Standards is to ___________.

  1. harmonize accounting policies

  2. eliminate the non-comparability of financial statements

  3. improve the reliability of financial statements

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

Accounting Standards refer to specific accounting _________.

  1. principles

  2. methods of applying those principles

  3. both (A) and (B)

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C

Which of the following items is not a fundamental accounting assumption?

  1. Consistency

  2. Business entity

  3. Going concern

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B

Which is/are limitation of Accounting Standards?

  1. The choice between different alternative accounting treatments is difficult.

  2. There may be trend towards rigidity.

  3. Accounting Standards cannot override the statute.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D

How many Accounting Standards have been issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India? 

  1. 25

  2. 32

  3. 29

  4. 30


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, Standards of Accounting is issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India constituted Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 recognising the need for Accounting Standards in India.


The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has so far issued thirty two accounting standards.

When valuing inventory at lower of cost or market value, what is the meaning of the term market value?

  1. Net realizable value

  2. Net realizable value less a normal profit margin

  3. Current replacement cost

  4. Discounted present value


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 


Closing stock is valued at ______________.

  1. Market price

  2. Cost price

  3. Cost price or market price, whichever is lower

  4. Cost price or market price, whichever is higher


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

Hence, as per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

Accounting Standard Board was set up by __________________.

  1. Government of India

  2. Institute of chartered accountants of India

  3. Institute of cost and works accountants of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, Standards of Accounting is issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). 

The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India constituted Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 recognising the need for Accounting Standards in India.

The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has so far issued thirty two accounting standards.

Accounting Standard Board was set up by __________.

  1. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  2. Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India

  3. Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  4. Government of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) constituted the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 ) to harmonise the diverse accounting policies and practices in use in India. ASB of the ICAI has been issuing accounting standards. 

Since then, it has issued 32 Accounting Standards.

Valuation of inventory is dealt with in ______.

  1. $AS - 1$

  2. $AS - 2$

  3. $AS - 3$

  4. $AS - 4$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, Costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

Accounting standard on inventory valuation is not applicable to _____________.

  1. Construction contracts

  2. Inventories of livestock, agricultural and forest products

  3. Stock of mineral oils, ores and gases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

In reference to the accounting standards, choose the correct statement _______________________.

  1. Accounting standards codify the generally accepted accounting principles.

  2. They law down the norms of accounting policies and practices by way of codes or guideline.

  3. The main purpose of accounting standards is to provide information to the used as to the basis on which the accounts have been prepared.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D

As per $AS - 2$, inventory is to be valued at _______________.

  1. Actual cost

  2. Sales value

  3. Net realisable value

  4. The lower of cost or net realisable value


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per AS-2, Valuation of inventories prescribed the accounting treatment for inventories and sets the guidance to determine the value at which the inventories are carried in the financial statement. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs. 

The cost of inventories should comprise all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing  the inventories to their present location and condition. 

As per AS-2, "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value."

Which of the following is not required to be disclosed according to $AS-6$?

  1. The depreciation methods used

  2. The total depreciation for the period for each class of assets

  3. The gross amount of each class of depreciable assets and the related accumulated depreciation

  4. Depreciated value of the assets


Correct Option: D

$AS-6$ deals with depreciation accounting and applies to all depreciable assets, except _____________.

  1. Forests, plantations and similar regenerative natural resources

  2. Wasting assets and expenditure on research and development

  3. Goodwill and livestock

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Choose the correct statement.

  1. According to $AS-6$ depreciation is to be provided on land

  2. According to $AS-6$ depreciation is not to be provided on land under any situation

  3. According to $AS-6$ depreciation is not to be provided on land unless it has a limited useful life of the enterprise

  4. $AS-6$ is silent on the questions providing depreciation on land


Correct Option: C

According to $AS-6$, 'Depreciable assets' are assets which __________.

  1. are expected to be used during more than one accounting period

  2. have a limited useful life

  3. are held by an enterprise for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and not for the purpose of sale in the ordinary course of business

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

According to AS-6 "Depreciation Accounting", issued by the ICAI, change in method is permitted _____________.

  1. Prospectively

  2. Retrosecpectively

  3. Negatively

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Accounting standards are issued for the purpose of :
(a) Improving dependability of financial statements
(b) Auditing work becomes easy task for the auditor
(c) Elimination of non-comparability between financial statements
The correct answer is ____________.

  1. (a) only

  2. (b) only

  3. (c) only

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C

Accounting Standards (ASs) are written policy documents may be issued by :
X. Expert accounting body
Y. Government
Z. Other regulatory body
Select the correct answer from the options given below _______________.

  1. X but not Y and Z

  2. Y but not X and Z

  3. Z but not X and Y

  4. All X, Y & Z


Correct Option: D

Accounting standards are ____________________.

  1. Written policy documents issued by expert accounting body

  2. Set of broad accounting policies to be followed by an entity.

  3. Set in the form of general principles

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Statements of Standard Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting Standards should be complied with when preparing the final accounts of a limited company because __________.

  1. The Companies Act $1985$ demands that they are used

  2. The auditors will insist they are followed

  3. The directors are under a legal obligation to ensure they are followed

  4. They ensure that the accounts present a 'true and fair view'


Correct Option: D

The standard given by ICAI for calculation of depreciation is ________.

  1. Accounting standard 5 depreciation accounting

  2. Accounting standard 6 depreciation accounting

  3. Accounting standard 7 depreciation accounting

  4. Accounting standard 4 depreciation accounting


Correct Option: B

Which one of the following is one of the major professional accountancy bodies in the India?

  1. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  2. Chartered Association of Accountants

  3. Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants

  4. Institute of Company Accountants


Correct Option: A

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) constituted the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on _________, with a view to harmonizing the diverse accounting policies and practices in use in India.

  1. $2^{nd}$ Oct, 1977

  2. $21^{st}$ April, 1977

  3. $15^{th}$ Aug, 1977

  4. $21^{st}$ April, 1997


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India constituted Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 recognising the need for Accounting Standards in India.

In India, Standards of Accounting is issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). 

The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has so far issued thirty two accounting standards.

How many accounting standards presently issued by ICAI and notified by CG?

  1. $29$

  2. $32$

  3. $31$

  4. $19$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) constituted the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 ) to harmonise the diverse accounting policies and practices in use in India. ASB of the ICAI has been issuing accounting standards.

Since then, it has issued 32 Accounting Standards so far, out of which 29 are notified by Central Government.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) constituted the _________, with a view to harmonizing the diverse accounting policies and practices in use in India.

  1. Standards Board of Accounting (SBA)

  2. Accounting Standards Board (ASB)

  3. Accounting Standards Committee (ASC)

  4. Accounting Committee (AC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) constituted the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 ) to harmonise the diverse accounting policies and practices in use in India. 

ASB of the ICAI has been issuing accounting standards since then. It has issued 32 Accounting Standards so far.

Which of the following is not regarded as the fundamental concept that is identified by AS-1?

  1. Separate Entity Concept

  2. Prudence

  3. Going Concern Concept

  4. Accrual Concept


Correct Option: A

Accounting Standards in India are issued by _________________.

  1. The Board of Studies - ICAI

  2. The Accounting Standards Board-ICAI

  3. The Expert Advisory Committee - ICAI

  4. The International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) constituted the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) on 21st April, 1977 ) to harmonise the diverse accounting policies and practices in use in India. 

ASB of the ICAI has been issuing accounting standards.

Since then, it has issued 32 Accounting Standards so far.

AS - 3 deals with __________________.

  1. Accounting for government grants

  2. Accounting for amalgamations

  3. Cash Flow statement

  4. Fund Flow statement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Accounting standards are rules and guidelines set up by the governing bodies, to keep accounting practices consistent and understandable across all companies and industries. 

Accounting standards in India are issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. At present, there are 30 Accounting Standards. 
Out of these, AS- 3 deals with Cash Flow Statement. 

Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are mandatory to which of the following _______________.

  1. Sole proprietor

  2. Partnership firm

  3. Corporate body

  4. All the three


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has formed Accounting Standards which are mandatory for all the body corporate. 

Which one of the following accounting standards is not mandatory in India?

  1. Fixed assets accounting and revenue recognition.

  2. Inventory and depreciation accounting.

  3. Non-monetary assets and fixed assets.

  4. Monetary assets and depreciation accounting.


Correct Option: C

Match List-I(Items) with List-II(Standards) and select the correct answer using the codes given the lists.

List-I(Items) List-II(Standards)
I. Accounting for fixed assets (a) AS-9
II. Revenue recognition (b) AS-10
III. Depreciation accounting (c) AS-3
IV. Cash flow statement (d) AS-6
  1. I-(b), II-(c), III-(d), IV-(a)

  2. I-(d), II-(a), III-(b), IV-(c)

  3. I-(b), II-(a), III-(d), IV-(c)

  4. I-(d), II-(c), III-(b), IV-(a)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Indian accounting standard is the accounting standard adopted by companies in India and issued under the supervision of accounting standards board (ASB) which was constituted as a body in the year 1977.
1. Accounting for fixed assets - AS-10
2. Revenue recognition - AS-9
3. Depreciation accounting - AS-6
4. Cash flow statement - AS-3
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