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Mr. P of Pune sends out goods costing Rs. 5,00,000 to P of Punjab. 3/4th of the goods were sold by the consignee for Rs. 4,15,000. Commission at the rate of 3% on sales plus 20% of gross sales less all commission exceeds the cost price. What is the commission?

  1. Rs. 17042

  2. Rs. 11250

  3. Rs. 20450

  4. Rs. 18750

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let the total commission payable to consignee = Rs. X X = 415000*3% + 20% *(4,15,000 - 3,75,000 - X) X = Rs. 17,042 The correct option is (1).

The income tax paid by the proprietor on his personal income should be

  1. debited to capital account

  2. debited to P and L a/c

  3. debited to current a/c

  4. credited to capital a/c

  5. debited to proprieter loan a/c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The income tax on his personal income should be debited to proprietor's capital account due to personal expenditure of the proprietor treated as drawings of the proprietor.

Which of the following is not negotiable instrument?

  1. Bill of exchange

  2. Bearer cheque

  3. Promissory note

  4. Crossed cheque

  5. Both 3 and 4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negotiable instrument is an unconditional order to pay a certain sum of money to the payee by the payer at a specified future date, which is transferable. Bill of exchange, bearer cheque, demand draft and promissory note are transferable and unconditional orders. Correct option is 4 (crossed cheque, i.e., account payee cheque).

The undervaluation of opening stock will result in

  1. increase in the cost of goods sold

  2. decrease in the cost of goods sold

  3. increase in the gross profit

  4. decrease the closing stock

  5. both 2 and 3


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The undervaluation of opening stock will result in the decrease in the cost of goods sold and increase in the gross profit. The correct option is option (5).

D.S. Construction Company Ltd. is engaged in the business of purchasing of land and constructing flats by spending on labour, materials and other overheads on the construction of flats. This company sells these flats to the customers on advance booking basis. Which of the following acounting standards shall be applied for the revenue recognition by this real estate company?

  1. AS - 7

  2. AS - 9

  3. AS - 2

  4. AS - 10

  5. AS - 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per AS - 2 valuation of inventories, FIFO and average method are methods of valuation of inventories. The LIFO (Last in first out method), HIFO (Highest In first out method) and NIFO (Next in first out method) are recognized by the AS - 2 valuation of inventories.

The flats constructed by the real estate developers for sale are treated as

  1. fixed assets

  2. investments

  3. inventories as stock in trade

  4. non-current assets


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The flats constructed by the real estate developers for sale are held as stock in trade. So, these are treated as inventories as per AS-2 “Valuation of Inventories”.

Which of the following is/are contra entry transaction(s)?

  1. Cash deposited into bank credited from cash book

  2. Cash received from debtors, but deposited into bank on the next day

  3. Cash withdrawn from bank for office use

  4. Cash withdrawn from bank for personal use

  5. 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Cash deposited into bank credited from cash book, cash received from debtors, but deposited into bank on the next day and cash withdrawn from bank for office use are contra entry transactions.

The noting and protesting charges are paid on

  1. acceptance of the bills of exchange

  2. drawing of the bills of exchange

  3. dishonour of the bills of exchange

  4. discounting of the bills of exchange

  5. endorsement of bills in favour of creditors by the drawer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The noting and protesting charges are paid by the drawer on the dishonour of bills of exchange.

In case of foreign operations, the foreign exchange difference on translation of trial balance in Indian currency shall be

  1. capitalized

  2. transferred to P and L a/c

  3. deferred for amortization in future

  4. included in the valuation of inventory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per AS -11 “The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates“ in case of foreign operations, the foreign exchange difference on translation of trial balance in indian currency shall be transferred to the profit and loss account.

While preparing cash flow statements, the capital gain tax on sale of land shall be reduced from

  1. cash flows generated from operating activities

  2. cash flows generated from investing activities

  3. cash flows generated from financing activities

  4. cash flows generated from non-operating activities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While preparing cash flow statements, the capital gain tax on sale of land shall be reduced from the cash flows from investing activities as per AS - 2 “Cash Flow Statements”.

In case of fixed capital method, the interest on partner's capital is debited to

  1. partner's capital a/c

  2. partner's current a/c

  3. partner's drawing a/c

  4. partner's interest on capital a/c

  5. both 1 and 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In case of fixed capital method, all the adjustments are to be made in the partner's current account. So, interest on partner's capital is debited to partner's current account.

What will be due date of payment in case of public holiday on maturity date of a sight bill after inclusion of grace days?

  1. Third day

  2. Next day

  3. Previous day

  4. Same day

  5. Second day


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The due date of payment in case of public holiday on maturity date of a sight bill after inclusion of grace days shall be the preceding date of due date for payment. The correct option is (3). The due date of payment shall be on the previous day.

Which of the following is/are extraordinary item(s)?

  1. Insurance claim received on loss of stock by fire

  2. Loss of land and building due to earthquake

  3. Profit or loss on sale of shares held as investments

  4. Profit or loss due to foreign exchange rates fluctuations

  5. Both 1 and 2


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

As per AS - 5 net profits, prior period Items and changes in accounting policies issued by the ICAI, the extraordinary items are those items, which are incomes or expenses that we do not expect to re-occur in future. The insurance claim received on loss of stock by fire, and the loss of land and building due to earthquake are extraordinary items.

Bank balance as per cash book is Rs. 5750. The reconciliation statement shows difference of Rs. 550 due to bank charges debited by the bank, which was not accounted for. What is the correct bank balance as per bank pass book?

  1. Rs. 5200

  2. Rs. 6300

  3. Rs. 5750

  4. Rs. 6750

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Bank Balance as per cash book
= Rs. 5750
Less: Bank charges debited by bank
= Rs. 550
Correct Balance as per Pass Book
= Rs. 5200

The share of goodwill of retiring partner is debited to the remaining partner's capital a/c in

  1. old profit sharing ratio

  2. new profit sharing ratio

  3. sacrificing ratio

  4. gaining ratio

  5. capital ratio


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The share of goodwill of retiring partner is debited to the remaining partner's capital a/c in gaining ratio among the remaining partners.

The payment of Rs. 2,00,000 paid at the time of purchase of building to vacate the tenant shall be

  1. revenue expenditure

  2. deferred revenue expenditure

  3. miscelleneus expenditure

  4. capitalized to the cost of building


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The payment of Rs. 2,00,000 paid by the purchaser at the time of purchase of building to vacate the tenant shall be capitalized and added to the cost of the building as per the AS - 10 ”Accounting to Fixed Assets”.

On account of debiting accrued interest on investments, which account shall be credited on due date?

  1. Suspense a/c

  2. Interest on investment a/c

  3. Outstanding interest a/c

  4. Profit and loss a/c

  5. Both 2 and 3


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

On account of debiting accrued interest on investments, the interest on investment account shall be credited. The correct option is (2).

A company follows FIFO method of valuation of inventories from year to year basis. What type of accounting concept is the company following by adopting this method?

  1. Materiality

  2. Going concern

  3. Double entry system

  4. Accrual concept

  5. Consistency


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The company is following FIFO method of valuation of inventories from year to year basis on compliance with the fundamental accounting assumption of consistency. The correct option is (5).

A bill is drawn on 29th January 2012 for 3 months. There is a public holiday on date of maturity after 3 months including the days of grace. In this case, what should be the due date of maturity of bill?

  1. 3rd May, 2012

  2. 29th April, 2012

  3. 2nd May, 2012

  4. 1st May, 2012

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In case of any public holiday on the due date of bill to be matured including 3 days of grace period, the due date of maturity shall be the preceeding date of the normal due date. The normal due date including 3 days of grace is 02 May, 2012 in this case.  Due to public holiday on 02 May, 2012, the final due date of bill to be matured shall be 01 May, 2012.

NACAS (National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards) had been formed in India in the year

  1. 2008

  2. 2012

  3. 2007

  4. 2011

  5. 2006


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

NACAS (National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards) had been formed in India on 07.12.2006. It was formed to give consultation to central government in prescribing the accounting standards for companies. The correct option is (5), i.e. 2006.

M Ltd. holds 35% nominal value of paid-up capital in O Ltd. N Ltd. is also holding 30% paid-up capital in O Ltd. M Ltd. holds 80% of paid-up capital in N Ltd. What is the relationship between M Ltd. and O Ltd.?

  1. M Ltd. is investor, and O Ltd. is associate company of M Ltd.

  2. M Ltd. is holding company, and O Ltd. is subsidiary of M Ltd.

  3. M Ltd. is co-venturer, and O Ltd. is joint venture of M Ltd.

  4. No relationship between M Ltd. and O Ltd

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per section 4 of Companies Act, 1956, the company jointly under the control of two companies is subsidiary company of parent company that is a subsidiary company of main parent company. M Ltd. is the parent company in this case. M Ltd. and O Ltd. is holding subsidiary relationship between each other. The correct option is (2). This is not a joint venture because O Ltd. is not under the joint control of M Ltd. and N Ltd.

Which of the following statements is true in case of government company?

  1. A company in which not less than 51% of the paid-up capital is held by Central Government or State Government, jointly or separately, is called government company.

  2. The subsidiary of a government company is called as government company whether public company or private company.

  3. The government company being a private company is not required to use the word Pvt. Limited at the end of the name of the company.

  4. The company under the control of only Central Government is called as government company.

  5. 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

As per section 617 of Companies Act, 1956, the company in which not less than 51% of the paid-up capital is held by central government or State Government, jointly or separately, is called government company. The subsidiary of a government company is called as government company whether public company or private company, and the government company being a private company is not required to use the word Pvt. Limited at the end of the name of the company. The correct option is (5).

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio 2 : 2 : 1. On retirement of B, goodwill was valued as Rs. 30000. What is the contribution of A and C to compensate B?

  1. Rs. 20000 and Rs. 10000

  2. Rs. 8000 and Rs. 4000

  3. Rs. 800 and Rs. 4000

  4. Rs. 15000 and Rs. 15000

  5. No contribution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Amount of B's share of the goodwill of the firm = 30000*2/5 = Rs. 12000

A's contribution = 12000*2/3 = Rs. 8000 B's contribution = Rs. 12000*1/3 = Rs. 4000| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Aman draws a bill on Mohan for Rs. 5600. Aman endorsed the bill in favour of his creditor Sahil. Sahil endorsed to it Kamal. Who will be the payee in this case?

  1. Aman

  2. Sahil

  3. Mohan

  4. Kamal

  5. Both Sahil and Mohan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kamal shall be the payee in this case because he will receive the amount of bill on encashment of bill of Rs. 5600.

The cheque of Rs. 85,000 issued to Ramesh has been dishonored, and has been wrongly credited to purchase return book. What would be rectifying journal entry?

  1. Bank a/c Dr. Rs. 85,000To Ramesh Rs. 85,000

  2. Bank a/c Dr. Rs. 85,000To Purchase Return a/c Rs. 85,000

  3. Purchase Return a/c Dr. Rs. 85,000To Ramesh a/c Rs. 85,000

  4. Purchase return a/c Dr. Rs. 85,000To cheque issued but not Rs. 85,000presented for payment a/c

  5. Ramesh Dr. Rs. 85,000To Purchase Return a/c Rs. 85,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct entry is The wrong entry is
--- ---
Ramesh a/c   Dr.
Rs. 85,000
           Bank a/c        Dr
Rs. 85,000
To Bank a/c
Rs. 85,000
To   Purchase Return a/c
Rs. 85,000

The rectifying Entry is

| | | | |
Purchase Return a/c
|
Dr. Rs. 85,000
| | | |
To Ramesh
|
Rs. 85,000
|  | |

The correct option is (3).

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