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Theoretical Framework

Description: This test covers the basic concepts of accounting along with the theoretical framework.
Number of Questions: 20
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The provision for bad debts should be made in the books of accounts on the basis of

  1. going concern concept

  2. convention of consistency

  3. Convention of coservatism

  4. Convention of materiality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to this convention the business should 'anticipate no profits but provide for all possible losses'. Thus, the anticipated bad debts should be recorded in the books as provision.

According to which concept of accounting, the goods withdrawan by the proprietor should be recorded as drawings of the business?

  1. Accounting period concept

  2. Going concern concept

  3. Dual concept

  4. Business entity concept


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to this concept the business and businessman should be taken as two separarte entities and thus goods withdrawan by proprietor should be recorded as drawings in the books.

According to which convention of accounting, the contingent liability should be shown as a footnote of balance sheet?

  1. Convention of conservatism

  2. Convention of consistency

  3. Convention of disclosure

  4. Convention of materiality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Though the contingent liabilities are not due yet but these should appear as a footnote to ensure better disclosure and transparency to outsiders.

The concept of conservatism is also known as

  1. going concern concept

  2. prudence concept

  3. accounting period concept

  4. dual aspect


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the other name for concept of conservatism.

The accounting equation Assets = Liabilities + Capital is based on which of the following accounting principles?

  1. Dual aspect

  2. Going concern concept

  3. Entity concept

  4. Accounting period concept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It states that for every debit, there should be equivalent credit. Thus, it is the base of accounting equation.

The depreciation on fixed assets should be shown in the profit & loss account every year. It is according to

  1. going concern concept

  2. dual aspect

  3. entity concept

  4. accounting period concept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to this concept the business is assumed to exist for a number of years in the future and the depreciation on the use of fixed assets should be recorded in the profit & loss account.

The cost price of a long term investment is Rs. 25,000 but its current market value is Rs. 15,000. The investment is likely to fetch Rs. 40,000 at its maturity. What should be the value which should be recorded in the books for this investment?

  1. Rs. 25,000

  2. Rs. 15,000

  3. Rs. 40,000

  4. Rs.20,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The long term assets should be recorded as per cost concept. Hence, Rs. 25,000 should be recorded in the books.

The non-monetary transactions are ignored to be recorded in the books due to

  1. going concern concept

  2. dual aspect

  3. concept of cosvervatism

  4. money measurement concept


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It states that only those transactions should be recorded in the books of accounts which can be expressed in terms of money. It is the correct answer.

A business calculates stock at the end of every year according to FIFO or LIFO or weighted average method according to its suitability every year. Which accounting principle is violated?

  1. Going concern concept

  2. Accounting period concept

  3. Convention of consistency

  4. Concept of conservatism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It states that the business should be consistent in following the policies and methods of accounting. Thus, this principle is violated here.

According to which concept of accounting, the expenses of a particular period should be charged against the revenue earned during that period?

  1. Dual aspect

  2. matching concept

  3. Cost concept

  4. Realisation concept


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It states that the expenses of a particular period should be compared with the revenues of that period to calculate the profits or losses of that period.

The concept of conservatism takes into account

  1. all future profits and losses

  2. no future profits & losses

  3. all future profits only

  4. all future losses only


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It takes into account only the future losses but not profits.

Which accounting standard is concerned with accounting for intangible assets?

  1. AS-14

  2. AS-18

  3. AS-19

  4. AS-26


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer.

Which of the following concepts is not applicable to the joint venture business?

  1. Going concern concept

  2. Dual aspect

  3. Accrual concept

  4. Matching concept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is not applicable to joint venture business because these businesses are not meant for indefinite period.

The value of residual postage stamps of the small amount lying in the business may not be shown in the books of accounts. It is as per

  1. consistency convention

  2. convention of materiality

  3. convention of conservatism

  4. dual aspect


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It states that the business should disclose significant items but may ignore insignificant items. Thus, it is the correct answer.

The cash system of accounting records the transactions relating to

  1. current year only

  2. past years only

  3. future years only

  4. all current, past and future periods.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is correct as all transactions relating to past, present and future period are recorded in this system.

How many accounting standards have been issued by ICAI till date?

  1. 29

  2. 31

  3. 32

  4. 33


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 32 accounting standards issued till date.

Which accounting standard is concerned with cash flow statement?

  1. AS-3

  2. AS-6

  3. AS-10

  4. AS_13


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AS-3 is concerned with cash flow statement.

Which of the following accounting systems produces more accurate result of profits or losses?

  1. Cash system

  2. Mercantile system

  3. Both cash and mercantile system

  4. Accounting period concept


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It considers all cash and acrual transactions and thus, is more accurate.

Which of the following systems of accounting is generally followed by professionals and not by the business enterprises?

  1. Cash system

  2. Mercantile system

  3. Both cash and mercantile system

  4. Accounting period


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is generally followed by professionals such as doctors, lawyers etc. and not by business houses.

Anticipate no profits but provide for all possible losses is concerned with which concept?

  1. Cost concept

  2. Entity concept

  3. Convention of conservatism

  4. Accrual concept


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. It states that the business should provide for all possible losses but profits should not be anticipated.

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