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1201.

What are limitations of financial statements?

Answer» What are limitations of financial statements?
1202.

Extract of a Trial Balance as at March 31, 2017 is as follows: Sundry Debtors ₹ 1,02,000 Bad Debts ₹ 1,400 Provision for doubtful debts ₹ 3,400 Additional information:A debtor of ₹ 2,000 could not be recovered. It is decided to maintain Provision for Doubtful Debtors 5% on Debtors and Provision for Discount at 2%.How these adjustments will be shown in Financial Statements?

Answer» Extract of a Trial Balance as at March 31, 2017 is as follows:

















Sundry Debtors ₹ 1,02,000
Bad Debts ₹ 1,400
Provision for doubtful debts ₹ 3,400



Additional information:

A debtor of ₹ 2,000 could not be recovered. It is decided to maintain Provision for Doubtful Debtors 5% on Debtors and Provision for Discount at 2%.

How these adjustments will be shown in Financial Statements?
1203.

In both, single entry system and a double entry system, accounting records are maintained due to a common objective. State the objective.

Answer»

In both, single entry system and a double entry system, accounting records are maintained due to a common objective. State the objective.

1204.

Anything in the real world with independent existence is called as _______

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Anything in the real world with independent existence is called as _______


1205.

From the information given below you are required to calculate the cash paid for the inventory: Particulars (Rs) Inventory in the beginning 40,000 Credit Purchases 1,60,000 Inventory in the end 38,000 Trade payables in the beginning 14,000 Trade payables in the end 14,500

Answer»

From the information given below you are required to calculate the cash paid for the inventory:
































Particulars


(Rs)


Inventory in the beginning


40,000


Credit Purchases


1,60,000


Inventory in the end


38,000


Trade payables in the beginning


14,000


Trade payables in the end


14,500


1206.

The gross decrease in economic benefits for business are called?

Answer»

The gross decrease in economic benefits for business are called?


1207.

What do you understand by trade discount and cash discount?

Answer»

What do you understand by trade discount and cash discount?

1208.

The following balances appear in the books of Crystal Ltd, on Jan 01, 2015 Rs Machinery account on 15,00,000 Provision for depreciation account 5,50,000 On April 01, 2015 a machinery which was purchased on January 01, 2012 for Rs 2,00,000 was sold for Rs 75,000. A new machine was purchased on July 01, 2015 for Rs 6,00,000. Depreciation is provided on machinery at 20% p.a. on Straight line method and books are closed on December 31 every year. Prepare the machinery account and provision for depreciation account for the year ending December 31, 2015.

Answer»

The following balances appear in the books of Crystal Ltd, on Jan 01, 2015





















Rs



Machinery account on



15,00,000



Provision for depreciation account



5,50,000




On April 01, 2015 a machinery which was purchased on January 01, 2012 for Rs 2,00,000 was sold for Rs 75,000. A new machine was purchased on July 01, 2015 for Rs 6,00,000. Depreciation is provided on machinery at 20% p.a. on Straight line method and books are closed on December 31 every year. Prepare the machinery account and provision for depreciation account for the year ending December 31, 2015.


1209.

Calculate the Rate of Depreciation under Straight Line Method (SLM) from the following:Purchased a second-hand machine for ₹ 96,000, spent ₹ 24,000 on its cartage, repairs and installation, estimated useful life of machine 4 years. Estimated residual value ₹ 72,000.

Answer» Calculate the Rate of Depreciation under Straight Line Method (SLM) from the following:

Purchased a second-hand machine for ₹ 96,000, spent ₹ 24,000 on its cartage, repairs and installation, estimated useful life of machine 4 years. Estimated residual value ₹ 72,000.
1210.

From the following balances extracted from the books of M/s Ahuja: Amt. (Rs.)Opening stock 25,000Credit purchases 7,50,000Cash purchases 3,00,000Credit sales12,00,000Cash sales 4,00,000Wages 1,00,000Salaries 1,40,000Closing stock 30,000Sales return 50,000Purchases return 10,000 Calculate the amount of - (i) Cost of goods available for sale (ii) Cost of goods sold during the year (iii) Gross profit

Answer»

From the following balances extracted from the books of M/s Ahuja:

Amt. (Rs.)Opening stock 25,000Credit purchases 7,50,000Cash purchases 3,00,000Credit sales12,00,000Cash sales 4,00,000Wages 1,00,000Salaries 1,40,000Closing stock 30,000Sales return 50,000Purchases return 10,000

Calculate the amount of -
(i) Cost of goods available for sale

(ii) Cost of goods sold during the year

(iii) Gross profit

1211.

'Accounting software is an integral part of the computerised accounting system', Explain. Briefly list the generic considerations before sourcing accounting software.

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'Accounting software is an integral part of the computerised accounting system', Explain. Briefly list the generic considerations before sourcing accounting software.

1212.

To record a repair or maintenance expense of a machine in your records, the ___ account is ___ by the amount of the expense in a journal entry.

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To record a repair or maintenance expense of a machine in your records, the ___ account is ___ by the amount of the expense in a journal entry.


1213.

Prepare Common-size Statement of Profit and Loss from the following Statement of Profit and Loss: Particulars ulars Note No. 31st March, 2018 (₹) I. Income Revenue from Operations 15,00,000 Other Income 60,000 Total Revenue 15,60,000 II. Expenses Purchases of Stock-in-Trade 7,50,000 Change in Inventories of Stock-in-Trade 50,000 Other Expenses 2,10,000 Total 10,10,000 III. Net Profit before Tax (I-II) 5,50,000

Answer» Prepare Common-size Statement of Profit and Loss from the following Statement of Profit and Loss:





























































Particulars ulars



Note No.



31st March, 2018



(₹)


I. Income

Revenue from Operations

15,00,000

Other Income


60,000



Total Revenue

15,60,000
II. Expenses



Purchases of Stock-in-Trade

7,50,000

Change in Inventories of Stock-in-Trade

50,000

Other Expenses


2,10,000



Total


10,10,000


III. Net Profit before Tax (I-II) 5,50,000
1214.

When there is only one entry in an account on the credit side, then what shall be the balance of that ledger account?

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When there is only one entry in an account on the credit side, then what shall be the balance of that ledger account?


1215.

Calculate the total assets if:(i) Capital is ₹ 40,000.(ii) Creditors are ₹ 25,000.(iii) Revenue during the period is ₹ 50,000.(iv) Expenses during the period are ₹ 40,000.

Answer» Calculate the total assets if:

(i) Capital is ₹ 40,000.

(ii) Creditors are ₹ 25,000.

(iii) Revenue during the period is ₹ 50,000.

(iv) Expenses during the period are ₹ 40,000.
1216.

If the profit before manager's commission is Rs. 80,000 in the company ABC Ltd. & the manager is entitled to a commission of 5% after deducting the manager's commission, the amount of commission shall be:

Answer»

If the profit before manager's commission is Rs. 80,000 in the company ABC Ltd. & the manager is entitled to a commission of 5% after deducting the manager's commission, the amount of commission shall be:


1217.

What do you mean by Legacy?

Answer»

What do you mean by Legacy?

1218.

If there is a compensating error in books, then the totals of debits & credits shall not tally in the Trial Balance. Is this Correct?

Answer»

If there is a compensating error in books, then the totals of debits & credits shall not tally in the Trial Balance. Is this Correct?


1219.

Discuss the various branches of accounting.

Answer»

Discuss the various branches of accounting.

1220.

Following transactions have occurred. Find the total expenditure to be carried to Repair expenditure. `- Rs 500 paid for installation of machinery was debited to wages account `- Rs 5000 paid for extension of building was debited to repairs account `- Rs 2000 paid for repair of an existing machine was debited to machinery account

Answer»

Following transactions have occurred. Find the total expenditure to be carried to Repair expenditure.

`- Rs 500 paid for installation of machinery was debited to wages account

`- Rs 5000 paid for extension of building was debited to repairs account

`- Rs 2000 paid for repair of an existing machine was debited to machinery account


1221.

Complete the following work sheet: (i) If a firm believes that some of its debtors may ′default′, it should act on this by making sure that all possible losses are recorded in the books. This is an example of the ___________ concept. (ii) The fact that a business is separate and distinguishable from its owner is best exemplified by the ___________ concept. (iii) Everything a firm owns, it also owns out to somebody. This co-incidence is explained by the ___________ concept. (iv) The ___________ concept states that if straight line method of depreciation is used in one year, then it should also be used in the next year. (v) A firm may hold stock which is heavily in demand. Consequently, the market value of this stock may be increased. Normal accounting procedure is to ignore this because of the ___________. (vi) If a firm receives an order for goods, it would not be included in the sales figure owing to the ___________. (vii) The management of a firm is remarkably incompetent, but the firms accountants can not take this into account while preparing book of accounts because of ________ concept.

Answer»

Complete
the following work sheet:


































(i)



If a firm believes that some of
its debtors may ′default′,
it should act on this by making sure that all possible losses are
recorded in the books. This is an example of the ___________
concept.



(ii)



The fact that a business is
separate and distinguishable from its owner is best exemplified by
the ___________ concept.



(iii)



Everything a firm owns, it also
owns out to somebody. This co-incidence is explained by the
___________ concept.



(iv)



The ___________ concept states
that if straight line method of depreciation is used in one year,
then it should also be used in the next year.



(v)



A firm may hold stock which is
heavily in demand. Consequently, the market value of this stock
may be increased. Normal accounting procedure is to ignore this
because of the ___________.



(vi)



If a firm receives an order for
goods, it would not be included in the sales figure owing to the
___________.



(vii)



The management of a firm is
remarkably incompetent, but the firms accountants can not take
this into account while preparing book of accounts because of
________ concept.


1222.

Briefly explain the benefit of maintaining a Bills Payable Book and state how is its posting is done in the ledger?

Answer»

Briefly explain the benefit of maintaining a Bills Payable Book and state how is its posting is done in the ledger?

1223.

Net loss is shown in the balance sheet as ________.

Answer»

Net loss is shown in the balance sheet as ________.


1224.

Give the performa of a Bills Receivable Book.

Answer»

Give the performa of a Bills Receivable Book.

1225.

order, rub, puzzle, erase, court

Answer» order, rub, puzzle, erase, court
1226.

Describethe purpose for the preparation of trial balance.

Answer»

Describe
the purpose for the preparation of trial balance.

1227.

Explain in brief any four limitations of accounting.

Answer»

Explain in brief any four limitations of accounting.

1228.

A bill for ₹ 1,000 is drawn by A on B and accepted by the latter payable at the New Bank of India. Show what entries should be passed in the books of A under each of the following circumstances:(a) If A retained the bill till the due date and then realized it on maturity.(b) If A discounted it with his bankers for ₹ 950.(c) If A endorsed it to his creditor C in full settlement of his debt.(d) If A sent it to his bankers for collection.Also, give the necessary entries in each of the cases if the bill is dishonoured.

Answer» A bill for ₹ 1,000 is drawn by A on B and accepted by the latter payable at the New Bank of India. Show what entries should be passed in the books of A under each of the following circumstances:

(a) If A retained the bill till the due date and then realized it on maturity.

(b) If A discounted it with his bankers for ₹ 950.

(c) If A endorsed it to his creditor C in full settlement of his debt.

(d) If A sent it to his bankers for collection.

Also, give the necessary entries in each of the cases if the bill is dishonoured.
1229.

A company whose accounting year is the calendar year, purchased on 1st April, 2014 machinery costing Rs. 30,000. On 1st June, 2016 one third of the machinery which was installed on 1st April, 2014 became obsolete and was sold for Rs. 3,000. Show how the machine account would appear in the books of the company, it being given that machinery was depreciated by fixed installment at 10% per annum.

Answer»

A company whose accounting year is the calendar year, purchased on 1st April, 2014 machinery costing Rs. 30,000. On 1st June, 2016 one third of the machinery which was installed on 1st April, 2014 became obsolete and was sold for Rs. 3,000. Show how the machine account would appear in the books of the company, it being given that machinery was depreciated by fixed installment at 10% per annum.

1230.

The following are the meaning listed in the dictionary against the phrase `take on’. In which meaning is it used in the third paragraph of the account: Take on sth: to begin to have a particular quality or appearance; to assume sth take sb on: to employ sb; to engage sb to accept sb as one’s opponent in a game,contest or conflict Take sb/sth on: to decide to do sth; to allow sth/sb to enter e.g. a bus, plane or ship; to take sth/sb on board

Answer»

The following are the meaning listed in the dictionary against the phrase `take on’. In which meaning is it used in the third paragraph of the account:























Take on sth:



to begin to have a particular quality or appearance; to assume sth



take sb on:



to employ sb; to engage sb

to accept sb as one’s opponent in a game,contest or conflict



Take sb/sth on:



to decide to do sth; to allow sth/sb to enter e.g. a bus, plane or ship; to take sth/sb on board


1231.

Which type of e-business transactions (scope) are highlighted in the following cases ? (i) Complaint lodged by a customer at the company's call centre. (ii) Withdrawal of money from ATM. (iii) Employees send their daily report through e-mail to company office (iv) Sale of used books through Quiker.com (v) Conducting surveys to determine customers preference.

Answer»

Which type of e-business transactions (scope) are highlighted in the following cases ?

(i) Complaint lodged by a customer at the company's call centre.

(ii) Withdrawal of money from ATM.

(iii) Employees send their daily report through e-mail to company office

(iv) Sale of used books through Quiker.com

(v) Conducting surveys to determine customers preference.

1232.

Complete the following worksheet (i) If a firm believes that some of its debtors may default, it should act on this by making sure that all possible losses are recorded in the books. This is an example of the ___ concept. (ii) The fact that a business is separate and distinguishable from its owner is best exemplified by the ___ concept. (iii) Everything a firm owns, it also owns out to somebody. This coincidence is explained by the ___ concept. (iv) The ___ concept states that if the straight-line method of depreciation is used in one year, then it should also be used in the next year. (v) A firm may hold stock which is heavily in demand. Consequently, the market value of this stock may be increased. Normal accounting procedure is to ignore this because of ___ (vi) If a firm receives an order for goods, it would not be included in the sales figure owing to ___ (vii) The management of a firm is remarkably incompetent, but the firm's accountants cannot take this into account while preparing the book of accounts because of ___ concept.

Answer»

Complete the following worksheet

(i) If a firm believes that some of its debtors may default, it should act on this by making sure that all possible losses are recorded in the books. This is an example of the ___ concept.

(ii) The fact that a business is separate and distinguishable from its owner is best exemplified by the ___ concept.

(iii) Everything a firm owns, it also owns out to somebody. This coincidence is explained by the ___ concept.

(iv) The ___ concept states that if the straight-line method of depreciation is used in one year, then it should also be used in the next year.

(v) A firm may hold stock which is heavily in demand. Consequently, the market value of this stock may be increased. Normal accounting procedure is to ignore this because of ___

(vi) If a firm receives an order for goods, it would not be included in the sales figure owing to ___

(vii) The management of a firm is remarkably incompetent, but the firm's accountants cannot take this into account while preparing the book of accounts because of ___ concept.

1233.

When goods are returned by customer, which account is debited?

Answer»

When goods are returned by customer, which account is debited?


1234.

The sale of equipment costing Rs16,000 with accumulated depreciation of Rs13,400 and sale price of Rs4,000 would result in a:

Answer»

The sale of equipment costing Rs16,000 with accumulated depreciation of Rs13,400 and sale price of Rs4,000 would result in a:


1235.

Benefits of preparing Bank Reconciliation Statement includes __.

Answer»

Benefits of preparing Bank Reconciliation Statement includes __.


1236.

From the following balances of M/s Jyoti Exports, prepare trading and profit and loss account for the year ended March 31, 2017 and balance sheet as on this date. Account Title Debit Amount Rs Account Title Credit Amount Rs Sundry debtors 9,600 Sundry creditors 2,500 Opening stock 22,800 Sales 72,670 Purchases 34,800 Purchases returns 2,430 Carriage inwards 450 Bills payable 15,600 Wages 1,770 Capital 42,000 Office rent 820 Insurance 1,440 Factory rent 390 Cleaning charges 940 Salary 1,590 Building 24,000 Plant and Machinery 3,600 Cash in hand 2,160 Gas and Water 240 Octroi 60 Furniture 20,540 Patents 10,000 1,35,200 1,35,200 Closing stock Rs 10,000.1. To provision for doubtful debts is to be maintained at 5 per cent on sundry debtors.2. Wages amounting to Rs 500 and salary amounting to Rs 350 are outstanding.3. Factory rent prepaid Rs 100.4. Depreciation charged on Plant and Machinery 5% and Building 10%.5. Outstanding insurance Rs 100.

Answer»

From the following balances of M/s Jyoti Exports, prepare trading and profit and loss account for the year ended March 31, 2017 and balance sheet as on this date.



























































































































Account Title



Debit



Amount



Rs



Account Title



Credit



Amount



Rs



Sundry debtors



9,600



Sundry creditors



2,500



Opening stock



22,800



Sales



72,670



Purchases



34,800



Purchases returns



2,430



Carriage inwards



450



Bills payable



15,600



Wages



1,770



Capital



42,000



Office rent



820







Insurance



1,440







Factory rent



390







Cleaning charges



940







Salary



1,590







Building



24,000







Plant and Machinery



3,600







Cash in hand



2,160







Gas and Water



240







Octroi



60







Furniture



20,540







Patents



10,000









1,35,200





1,35,200






Closing stock Rs 10,000.



1. To provision for doubtful debts is to be maintained at 5 per cent on sundry debtors.



2. Wages amounting to Rs 500 and salary amounting to Rs 350 are outstanding.



3. Factory rent prepaid Rs 100.



4. Depreciation charged on Plant and Machinery 5% and Building 10%.



5. Outstanding insurance Rs 100.






1237.

Prepare Trail Balance from the following information: Bank overdraft Rs.28,000,Cash in hand Rs.4,000,Purchase return Rs.8,000,Sundry expenses Rs.24,000,Sales return Rs.16,000,Salaries Rs.16,000,Purchases Rs.56,000,Sales Rs.88,000,Creditors Rs.24,000,Debtors Rs.16,000,Stock (opening) Rs.20,000,Machinery Rs.40,000,Capital Rs.44,000.

Answer»

Prepare Trail Balance from the following information:

Bank overdraft Rs.28,000,Cash in hand Rs.4,000,Purchase return Rs.8,000,Sundry expenses Rs.24,000,Sales return Rs.16,000,Salaries Rs.16,000,Purchases Rs.56,000,Sales Rs.88,000,Creditors Rs.24,000,Debtors Rs.16,000,Stock (opening) Rs.20,000,Machinery Rs.40,000,Capital Rs.44,000.

1238.

State thecauses of difference occurred due to time lag.

Answer»

State the
causes of difference occurred due to time lag.

1239.

Prepare trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet, as on March 31, 2017 : Account Title Amount Rs Account Title Amount Rs Machinery 27,000 Capital 60,000 Sundry debtors 21,600 Bills payable 2,800 Drawings 2,700 Sundry creditors 1,400 Purchases 58,500 Sales 73,500 Wages 15,000 Sundry expenses 600 Rent and taxes 1,350 Carriage inwards 450 Bank 4,500 Openings stock 6,000 Closing stock, as on March 31, 2017 Rs 22,400.

Answer»

Prepare trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet, as on March 31, 2017 :









































































Account Title



Amount



Rs



Account Title



Amount



Rs



Machinery



27,000



Capital



60,000



Sundry debtors



21,600



Bills payable



2,800



Drawings



2,700



Sundry creditors



1,400



Purchases



58,500



Sales



73,500



Wages



15,000







Sundry expenses



600







Rent and taxes



1,350







Carriage inwards



450







Bank



4,500







Openings stock



6,000










Closing stock, as on March 31, 2017 Rs 22,400.


1240.

From a wholesaler, Santosh bought 400 eggs for Rs 1500 and spent Rs 300 on transport. 50 eggs fell down and broke. He sold the rest at Rs 5 each. Did he make a profit or a loss? How much?

Answer» From a wholesaler, Santosh bought 400 eggs for Rs 1500 and spent Rs 300 on transport. 50 eggs fell down and broke. He sold the rest at Rs 5 each. Did he make a profit or a loss? How much?
1241.

Write two points of distinction between bills of exchange and promissory note.

Answer»

Write two points of distinction between bills of exchange and promissory note.

1242.

Mr. Ravi has bought goods worth Rs 5,00,000 from our company & issued a cheque on the same day. 10 days later, when the cheque was presented, there were insufficient funds in his account. What happens to the cheque?

Answer»

Mr. Ravi has bought goods worth Rs 5,00,000 from our company & issued a cheque on the same day. 10 days later, when the cheque was presented, there were insufficient funds in his account. What happens to the cheque?


1243.

The total amount of credit sales can be derived from _____ account.

Answer»

The total amount of credit sales can be derived from _____ account.


1244.

Accounting information refers to the financial statements. The information provided by these statements can be categorised into various types. Briefly describe them.

Answer»

Accounting information refers to the financial statements. The information provided by these statements can be categorised into various types. Briefly describe them.

1245.

Explain the development of and role of accounting.

Answer»

Explain the development of and role of accounting.

1246.

Prepare an Accounting Equation and Balance Sheet on the following basis:(i) Ajeet started business with cash ₹ 20,000.(ii) He purchased furniture for ₹ 2,000.(iii) He paid rent of ₹ 200.(iv) He purchase goods on credit ₹ 3,000.(v) He sold goods (cost price ₹ 2,000) for ₹ 5,000 on cash.

Answer» Prepare an Accounting Equation and Balance Sheet on the following basis:

(i) Ajeet started business with cash ₹ 20,000.

(ii) He purchased furniture for ₹ 2,000.

(iii) He paid rent of ₹ 200.

(iv) He purchase goods on credit ₹ 3,000.

(v) He sold goods (cost price ₹ 2,000) for ₹ 5,000 on cash.
1247.

Language syntax is checked by which software?

Answer»

Language syntax is checked by which software?

1248.

An accountant of a firm,maintaining its books under accrual basis,does not want to account salaries amounting to Rs.20,000 for the month of March 2016,on the grounds,that it was not paid.The firm closes its books on 31st March every year.Is the accountant correct in doing so?

Answer»

An accountant of a firm,maintaining its books under accrual basis,does not want to account salaries amounting to Rs.20,000 for the month of March 2016,on the grounds,that it was not paid.The firm closes its books on 31st March every year.Is the accountant correct in doing so?

1249.

Input a string having some digits. Write a function to return the sum of digits present in this string.

Answer» Input a string having some digits. Write a function to return the sum of digits present in this string.
1250.

Calculate Cash Flow from Operating Activities from the following information. Particular 31st March 2017 (Rs) Net Profit (Difference between Closing and Opening Balance of Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss) 8,00,000 Final Dividend paid in the year 1,10,000 Compensation for Natural Disaster credited to Statement of Profit and Loss 75,000 Depreciation 1,50,000 Loss on Sale of Investment 30,000 Gain (Profit) on Sale of Land 90,000 Provision for Tax 1,10,000 Dividend Received 20,000 Decrease in Current Assets (Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents) 40,000 Increase in Current Liablilities 70,000 Decrease in Current Liabilities 10,000 Increase in Current Assets (Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents) 60,000 Income Tax Refund 10,000 Income Tax Paid 1,20,000

Answer» Calculate Cash Flow from Operating Activities from the following information.
































































Particular



31st March



2017



(Rs)


Net Profit (Difference between Closing and Opening Balance of Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss)

8,00,000


Final Dividend paid in the year 1,10,000
Compensation for Natural Disaster credited to Statement of Profit and Loss 75,000
Depreciation 1,50,000
Loss on Sale of Investment 30,000
Gain (Profit) on Sale of Land 90,000
Provision for Tax 1,10,000
Dividend Received 20,000
Decrease in Current Assets (Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents) 40,000
Increase in Current Liablilities 70,000
Decrease in Current Liabilities 10,000
Increase in Current Assets (Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents) 60,000
Income Tax Refund 10,000
Income Tax Paid

1,20,000