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2001.

Sale of office furniture should be credited to ___ .

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Sale of office furniture should be credited to ___ .


2002.

What do you mean by Double Entry System?

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What do you mean by Double Entry System?

2003.

Shri Krishan Manufacturing Company purchased 10 machines for Rs. 75,000 each on July 1, 2000. On October 1, 2002, one of the machines got destroyed by fire and an insurance claim of Rs. 45,000 was admitted by the company. On the same date, another machine is purchased by the company for Rs. 1,25,000. The company writes off 15 % per annum depreciation on written down value basis. The company maintains the calendar year as its financial year. Prepare the Machinery account from 2000 to 2003.

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Shri Krishan Manufacturing Company purchased 10 machines for Rs. 75,000 each on July 1, 2000. On October 1, 2002, one of the machines got destroyed by fire and an insurance claim of Rs. 45,000 was admitted by the company. On the same date, another machine is purchased by the company for Rs. 1,25,000.

The company writes off 15 % per annum depreciation on written down value basis. The company maintains the calendar year as its financial year. Prepare the Machinery account from 2000 to 2003.

2004.

What is the matching concept? Why should a business concern follow this concept? Discuss.

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What is the matching concept? Why should a business concern follow this concept? Discuss.

2005.

Net Loss occurs when:

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Net Loss occurs when:


2006.

Businesses do not pay much heed to correct accounting due to _____

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Businesses do not pay much heed to correct accounting due to _____


2007.

Which of the following would not affect bank reconciliation?

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Which of the following would not affect bank reconciliation?


2008.

Which of the following shall have effect on the creditors of the business?

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Which of the following shall have effect on the creditors of the business?


2009.

Under straight line method with salvage, depreciation is calculated on?

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Under straight line method with salvage, depreciation is calculated on?


2010.

By providing for discount on debtors and making provision for doubtful debts, which accounting concept is followed?

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By providing for discount on debtors and making provision for doubtful debts, which accounting concept is followed?

2011.

When bank column of a cash book shows a credit balance, what does it mean?

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When bank column of a cash book shows a credit balance, what does it mean?

2012.

The closing balance of petty cash book is considered as

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The closing balance of petty cash book is considered as


2013.

On 01.01.2018, X draws a bill on Y for Rs 20,000 for 3 months, maturity date of the bill shall be:

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On 01.01.2018, X draws a bill on Y for Rs 20,000 for 3 months, maturity date of the bill shall be:


2014.

Pass the journal entries to rectify the following errors detected during preparation of the trial balance. (i) Purchase Book is undercast by Rs. 1,000 (ii) Wages paid for construction of office debited to wages account Rs. 20,000. (iii) A credit sale of goods Rs. 1,200 to Ramesh has been wrongly passed through the purchases book. (iv) Goods purchased for Rs. 5,000 were posted as Rs. 500 to the purchases Account. (v) An amount of Rs. 2,000 due from Mahesh chand which had been written off as a bad debt in previous year was unexpectedly recovered has been posted to the personal account of Mahesh Chand. (vi) A credit purchase of Rs. 1,040 from Ramesh was passed in the books as Rs. 1,400. (vii) Goods (cost Rs. 5,000, sales price Rs. 6,000) distributed as free samples among prospective customers were not recorded anywhere. (viii) Goods worth Rs. 1,500 returned by Green & Co. Have noit been recorded anywhere.

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Pass the journal entries to rectify the following errors detected during preparation of the trial balance.
(i) Purchase Book is undercast by Rs. 1,000
(ii) Wages paid for construction of office debited to wages account Rs. 20,000.
(iii) A credit sale of goods Rs. 1,200 to Ramesh has been wrongly passed through the purchases book.
(iv) Goods purchased for Rs. 5,000 were posted as Rs. 500 to the purchases Account.
(v) An amount of Rs. 2,000 due from Mahesh chand which had been written off as a bad debt in previous year was unexpectedly recovered has been posted to the personal account of Mahesh Chand.
(vi) A credit purchase of Rs. 1,040 from Ramesh was passed in the books as Rs. 1,400.
(vii) Goods (cost Rs. 5,000, sales price Rs. 6,000) distributed as free samples among prospective customers were not recorded anywhere.
(viii) Goods worth Rs. 1,500 returned by Green & Co. Have noit been recorded anywhere.

2015.

Cash = Rs. 1,000, Debtors = Rs. 5,000, Inventories = Rs. 4,000, Capital+Liabilities = Rs. 15,000. What is the amount of fixed assets?

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Cash = Rs. 1,000, Debtors = Rs. 5,000, Inventories = Rs. 4,000, Capital+Liabilities = Rs. 15,000. What is the amount of fixed assets?


2016.

A Bill received and encashed with the bank on the same day is known as ___

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A Bill received and encashed with the bank on the same day is known as ___


2017.

At the time of endorsement, the drawee debits ?

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At the time of endorsement, the drawee debits ?


2018.

On January 1, 2011, Bhanu and Naman drew on each other a bill for Rs.8,000 payable 3 months after the due date for their Mutual Benefit. On January 2, they discounted with their bank each other's bill at 5% per annum. On the due date, each met his own's acceptance. Give Journal entry in the books of Bhanu and Naman.

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On January 1, 2011, Bhanu and Naman drew on each other a bill for Rs.8,000 payable 3 months after the due date for their Mutual Benefit. On January 2, they discounted with their bank each other's bill at 5% per annum. On the due date, each met his own's acceptance.

Give Journal entry in the books of Bhanu and Naman.

2019.

Raju deposits Rs. 1000 in the first month. Then every month he increases the monthly deposit by Rs. 60. Calculate his total investment at the end of two years using the concept of progression

Answer» Raju deposits Rs. 1000 in the first month. Then every month he increases the monthly deposit by Rs. 60. Calculate his total investment at the end of two years using the concept of progression
2020.

Repairs to factory machinery would be classified as:

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Repairs to factory machinery would be classified as:


2021.

Explain the principle of full disclosure.

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Explain the principle of full disclosure.

2022.

What is meant by acceptance of a bill of exchange?

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What is meant by acceptance of a bill of exchange?

2023.

Rectify the following errors and ascertain the amount of difference in trial balance by preparing a suspense account. (a) Credit sales to Mohan Rs. 7,000 were posted as Rs. 9,000 (b) Credit purchase from Rohan Rs. 9,000 were posted as Rs. 6,000 (c) Goods returned to Rakesh Rs. 4,000 were posted as Rs. 5,000. (d) Goods returned from Mahesh Rs. 1,000 were posted as Rs. 3,000. (e) Cash sales Rs. 2,000 were posted as Rs. 200.

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Rectify the following errors and ascertain the amount of difference in trial balance by preparing a suspense account.

(a) Credit sales to Mohan Rs. 7,000 were posted as Rs. 9,000

(b) Credit purchase from Rohan Rs. 9,000 were posted as Rs. 6,000

(c) Goods returned to Rakesh Rs. 4,000 were posted as Rs. 5,000.

(d) Goods returned from Mahesh Rs. 1,000 were posted as Rs. 3,000.

(e) Cash sales Rs. 2,000 were posted as Rs. 200.

2024.

General office expenses are charged to which of the following head:

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General office expenses are charged to which of the following head:


2025.

From the following balances of M/s Jyoti Exports, prepare trading and profit and loss account for the year ended March 31, 2012 and balance sheet as on this date. Account TitleAmt. (Rs.)Account TitleAmt. (Rs.)Sundry Debtors9,600Sundry Creditors2,500Opening Stock22,800Sales72,670Purchases 34,800Purchases Return2,430Carriage Inwards450Bills Payable15,600Wages1,770Capital42,000Office Rent820Insurance1,440Factory Rent390Clearing Charges940Salary1,590Building24,000Plant and Machinery3,600Cash in Hand2,160Gas and Water240Octroi60Furniture20,540Patents10,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,35,200––––––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,35,200–––––––––––––––––––– Closing stock Rs. 10,000. Additional Information: 1. The provision for bad debts is to be maintained at 5% 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.

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From the following balances of M/s Jyoti Exports, prepare trading and profit and loss account for the year ended March 31, 2012 and balance sheet as on this date.

Account TitleAmt. (Rs.)Account TitleAmt. (Rs.)Sundry Debtors9,600Sundry Creditors2,500Opening Stock22,800Sales72,670Purchases 34,800Purchases Return2,430Carriage Inwards450Bills Payable15,600Wages1,770Capital42,000Office Rent820Insurance1,440Factory Rent390Clearing Charges940Salary1,590Building24,000Plant and Machinery3,600Cash in Hand2,160Gas and Water240Octroi60Furniture20,540Patents10,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,35,200––––––––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,35,200––––––––––––––––

Closing stock Rs. 10,000.

Additional Information:

1. The provision for bad debts is to be maintained at 5% 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.

2026.

The fact that a business is separate and distinguishable from its owner is in accordance with which concept?

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The fact that a business is separate and distinguishable from its owner is in accordance with which concept?


2027.

Received a cheque from Mr.A which is deposited in bank should be debited to:

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Received a cheque from Mr.A which is deposited in bank should be debited to:


2028.

What are the main disadvantages of computerised accounting?

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What are the main disadvantages of computerised accounting?

2029.

Which of the following is not a stock variable?

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Which of the following is not a stock variable?


2030.

Statements: All keys are locks. All locks are bangles. All bangles are cars. Conclusions: I. Some cars are locks. II. Some bangles are keys. III.Some cars are keys.

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Statements:

All keys are locks.

All locks are bangles.

All bangles are cars.

Conclusions:

I. Some cars are locks.

II. Some bangles are keys.

III.Some cars are keys.


2031.

Identify the economic event from the following?

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Identify the economic event from the following?


2032.

What are the essential elements of life insurance?

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What are the essential elements of life insurance?

2033.

The party which is entitled to receive the payment of bill of exchange is known as :

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The party which is entitled to receive the payment of bill of exchange is known as :


2034.

What is the nature of Interest on drawings account?

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What is the nature of Interest on drawings account?


2035.

When a machinery is sold at loss, which account is credited?

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When a machinery is sold at loss, which account is credited?


2036.

Accomodation bills are drawn, accepted & endorsed …

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Accomodation bills are drawn, accepted & endorsed …


2037.

Q56) Embellishing the Truth occurs when a person adds fictitious details or exaggerates facts or true stories. Which situation below is the best example of Embellishing the Truth?

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Q56) Embellishing the Truth occurs when a person adds fictitious details or exaggerates facts or true stories. Which situation below is the best example of Embellishing the Truth?


2038.

Credit sales of Rs 6000 was recorded as Rs 600 by mistake. Which of the following accounts shall be credited to rectify the same?

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Credit sales of Rs 6000 was recorded as Rs 600 by mistake. Which of the following accounts shall be credited to rectify the same?


2039.

What is the entry for creating the provision for doubtful debts?

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What is the entry for creating the provision for doubtful debts?


2040.

If A withdraw Rs 10,000 from business for personal use, he has to pay an interest because if this money remains in business it will pay the owner some profit. This interest is known as _______

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If A withdraw Rs 10,000 from business for personal use, he has to pay an interest because if this money remains in business it will pay the owner some profit. This interest is known as _______


2041.

To decrease the balance in the Land account, would you debit the account or would you credit the account?

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To decrease the balance in the Land account, would you debit the account or would you credit the account?


2042.

When cheque is not paid by the bank, it is called?

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When cheque is not paid by the bank, it is called?


2043.

When the balance as per cash book is the starting point, direct deposits by customers are:

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When the balance as per cash book is the starting point, direct deposits by customers are:


2044.

Raja started a business on 1st April 2015 with a capital of Rs. 1,00,000 and a loan of Rs. 50,000 borrowed from Ram. During 2015-16, he had introduced additional capital of Rs. 50,000 and had withdrawn Rs. 30,000 for personal use. On 31st March 2016, his assets were Rs. 3,00,000. Find out his capital as of 31st March 2016 and profit made or loss incurred during the year 2015-16.

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Raja started a business on 1st April 2015 with a capital of Rs. 1,00,000 and a loan of Rs. 50,000 borrowed from Ram. During 2015-16, he had introduced additional capital of Rs. 50,000 and had withdrawn Rs. 30,000 for personal use. On 31st March 2016, his assets were Rs. 3,00,000. Find out his capital as of 31st March 2016 and profit made or loss incurred during the year 2015-16.

2045.

The owner of the business takes Rs 100 cash for his family. The proper journal entry for this transaction is:

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The owner of the business takes Rs 100 cash for his family. The proper journal entry for this transaction is:


2046.

Rs. 10000 depreciation transfer to Profit and Loss account. Which of the following is correct?

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Rs. 10000 depreciation transfer to Profit and Loss account. Which of the following is correct?


2047.

Darshan sold goods for Rs. 40,000 to Varun on 8.1.2011 and drew upon him a bill of exchange payable after two months. Varun accepted the bill and returned the same to Darshan. On the due date, the bill was met by Varun. Record the necessary Journal entries in the books of Darshan and Varun in the following circumstances. When the bill was retained by Darshan till the date of its maturity. When Darshan immediately discounted the bill at the rate of 6% Per annum with his bank. When the bill was endorsed immediately by Darshan in favour of his creditor Suresh. When three days before its maturity, the bill was sent by Darshan to his bank for collection.

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Darshan sold goods for Rs. 40,000 to Varun on 8.1.2011 and drew upon him a bill of exchange payable after two months. Varun accepted the bill and returned the same to Darshan. On the due date, the bill was met by Varun.

Record the necessary Journal entries in the books of Darshan and Varun in the following circumstances.

  • When the bill was retained by Darshan till the date of its maturity.
  • When Darshan immediately discounted the bill at the rate of 6% Per annum with his bank.
  • When the bill was endorsed immediately by Darshan in favour of his creditor Suresh.
  • When three days before its maturity, the bill was sent by Darshan to his bank for collection.
2048.

If a transaction has the effect of decreasing an asset, is the decrease recorded as a debit or as a credit? If the transaction has the effect of decreasing a liability, is the decrease recorded as a debit or as a credit?

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If a transaction has the effect of decreasing an asset, is the decrease recorded as a debit or as a credit? If the transaction has the effect of decreasing a liability, is the decrease recorded as a debit or as a credit?

2049.

In each of the questions below, there are four statements which express the same idea. Choose the alternative that is most concise and clear. Choose option (E) if none of the four statements are correct. A. I should be very much obliged if you could be kind enough to send me the required material. B. I should be much obliged if you could send me the required material. C. I should be very much obliged if you could kindly send me the required material. D. I should be grateful and very much obliged if you could kindly send me the required material. E. None of these ___

Answer» In each of the questions below, there are four statements which express the same idea. Choose the alternative that is most concise and clear. Choose option (E) if none of the four statements are correct.

A. I should be very much obliged if you could be kind enough to send me the required material.
B. I should be much obliged if you could send me the required material.
C. I should be very much obliged if you could kindly send me the required material.
D. I should be grateful and very much obliged if you could kindly send me the required material.
E. None of these
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2050.

The ………. Accepts the bill by signing it to confirm that he is binding to the bill of exchange

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The ………. Accepts the bill by signing it to confirm that he is binding to the bill of exchange