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1.

Cash flow statement is prepared from(a) Balance Sheet(b) Profit and Loss Account(c) Additional Information(d) All of the Above

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(d) All of the Above

2.

In the absence of any partnership agreement the profit or loss of the firm are divide(a)  In capital Ratio(b)  In equal Ratio(c)  In any of there two ratio(d) None of these

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In the absence of any partnership agreement the profit or loss of the firm are divide In equal Ratio.

3.

Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is prepared:(a) To find out divisible profit(b) To find out net profit(c) To create reserve fund(d) None of these 

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Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is prepared To find out divisible profit.

4.

Accounting Standared-3 related to a(a) Cash Flow Statement(b) Stock(c) Cash Book(d) Fixed Asset

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Accounting Standared-3 related to a Cash Flow Statement

5.

Interest on Drawing is for firm.(a) Expenses(b) Loss(c) Profit(d) None of these 

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Interest on Drawing is for firm Profit

6.

For the firm, interest on drawing is a(a)  Gain(b) Expenses(c)  Loss(d) None of these

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For the firm, interest on drawing is a Gain

7.

For the firm, interseton drawing in(a) Expenses(b) Income(c) Loss(d) None of these

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For the firm, interseton drawing in  Income

8.

CPU Stand for(a) Cover Processing Unit(b) Control Processing Unit(c) Central Processing Unit(d) None of these

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CPU Stand for Central Processing Unit

9.

Joint Life Policy amount received by a firm is distributed in:(a) Openinig Capital Ratio (b) Closing Capital Ratio(c) Old profit sharing Ratio of perdan(d) None of these

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Joint Life Policy amount received by a firm is distributed in Old profit sharing Ratio of perdan

10.

Brain of Computer is known(a) CPU(b) Monitor(c)  Modem(d) Software

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Brain of Computer is known CPU

11.

Expand AICPA

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accounts.

12.

x, y and z are partners sharing profit in the ratio of 3: 4 :3 Y retires, and x and Z share his profit in equal ratio. New ratio of x and y is: (a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1 (c) 3 : 1 (d) 1 : 1

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New ratio of X and z is 1 : 1

13.

Revaluation Account or profit & loss adjustment account is(a) Personal Account(b) Real Account(c) Nominal Account(d) None of these

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Revaluation Account or profit & loss adjustment account is Nominal Account.

14.

In the absence to partnership deed partners shall(a)  Be paid salaries(b) Not be paid salaries(c)  Be paid salaries to those who work for the firm(d) None of these

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In the absence to partnership deed partners shall not be paid salaries

15.

The amount earned by a business concern through sale of its products or providing services to customers is called ……

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The amount earned by a business concern through sale of its products or providing services to customers is called Revenues.

16.

Analysis of recorded data to bring entries of similar nature to one plane is called …………..

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Analysis of recorded data to bring entries of similar nature to one plane is called Classifying.

17.

The assets bought for long-term use in the business are termed as …………….. assets

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The assets bought for long-term use in the business are termed as Fixed assets.

18.

Value of goods remaining unsold at the end of an accounting period is termed as …………

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Value of goods remaining unsold at the end of an accounting period is termed as Closing Stocks.

19.

A Person who is entitled to get money from the business is termed as …………

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A Person who is entitled to get money from the business is termed as Creditor.

20.

Identify the events not used to the accounting treatment.(a) Commenced business with cash(b) Bought Machinery for cash(c) Cash Purchase of goods.(d) The firm appointed an efficient Manger.

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Correct answer is (d) The firm appointed an efficient Manger.

21.

MS Office 2000 was developed by(a) Novel (b) Coral(c) Lotus (d) Micro Soft

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MS Office 2000 was developed by Micro Soft

22.

A life insurance policy taken on joint lives of all partners is called:(a) Joint Life Policy(b) Single Life Policy(c) Firm’s Life Policy(d) None of these

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A life insurance policy taken on joint lives of all partners is called Joint Life Policy

23.

Windows 98 was developed in(a) 1994 (b) 1998 (c) 2001 (d) 2015 

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Windows 98 was developed in 1998

24.

Accounting has certain ‘Limitations’. Explain.The following are the limitations of accounting.

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1. It records only transactions which can be recorded in monetary terms:

Qualitative aspects like managerial skill, Services of experts, etc. are not recorded.

2. Accounting is a post mortem survey:

It records events as they have taken place. For example, expenses are recorded as incurred, assets are recorded at their cost of purchase. There is no scope for ascertaining what the appropriate expenditure or cost of acquisition should have been.

3. Effect of price level changes are not considered:

Transactions are always recorded in the books at cost price and not at market price.

4. Inexactness:

Accounting transactions are not exact. Different firms have their own different methods, so the results of the business will change in the practice.

25.

First Calculating device is(a) Clock(b) Difference Engine(c) Abacus(d) Calculator

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First Calculating device is Abacus

26.

Discount allowed on re-issued of forfeited shared is debited to.(a)  Profit and loss A/C(b) General reserve A/C(c)  share capital A/C(d)  Share forfeiture A/C

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Discount allowed on re-issued of forfeited shared is debited to share capital A/C

27.

Assets minus liabilities are called ……….

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Assets minus liabilities are called Capital.

28.

Ram, Shayam and Mohan are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. If Mohan retira, the new profit sharing ratio between Ram and Shyam will be.(a) 3:2(b) 5:3(c) 5:2(d) 5:5

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New profit sharing ratio between Ram and Shyam will be 5 : 3.

29.

Define assets, Liabilities, and capital.

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1. Assets:
Assets are properties and things of value owned by the business which can be expressed in monetary terms. Examples of Machinery, Buildings, Stock, Debtors, Furniture, etc.

2. Liabilities:
Liabilities are the obligations that an enterprise owes. These represent the amount payable by the business in the future. They represent the claim against the asset of business. Examples Loans, Creditors, Bills payable, etc.

3. Capital:
Capital is the investment made by the owners for use in the business. It is owner’s claim on the total assets of the business and is also called “owners equity”.

30.

Classify the following assets into suitable head Goodwill, Building, Land, Patent, Cash, Oilwell, Copy-write, Debtors, Stock, mines, Bill receivable, Preliminary expenses.

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Fixed AssetCurrent AssetIntangible Asset
BuildingCashGoodwill
LandDebtorsPatent
StockCopy write
Bill receivables

 

Wasting AssetFictitious Asset
Oil wellPreliminary Expenses
Mines

31.

Legacy should be treated as

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Legacies should be treated as A liability

32.

“Accounting provides information to various users.” Discuss accounting as an information system.

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Accounting plays a significant role in society by providing information to management at all levels (internal users) and to those having a direct financial interest in the enterprise (external users), such as present and potential investors, creditors. Accounting information is also important to those having an indirect financial interest, such as regulatory agencies, tax authorities, customers, labour unions, stock exchange, and others.

Internal users, mainly management, need timely information on cost of sales, profitability, etc. for planning, controlling and decision making. External users who have limited authority, ability and resources to obtain the necessary information have to rely on financial statements. The external users are interested in the following.

1. Investors and Potential investors:

Information on the risks and returns on investments.

2. Suppliers and Creditors:

Information on whether amounts owed will be repaid when due and on the continued existence of the business.

3. Customers:

Information on the continued existence of the business and thus the profitability of a continued supply of products, parts, and after-sales services.

4. Employees:

They are interested in getting their salary, welfare measures, bonus, working conditions, etc. which are all related to financial performance of the business.

5. Lenders:

Information on the creditworthiness of the business and its ability to repay loans and pay interest.

6. Government and other regulators:

Information on the allocation of resources and the compliance to regulators.

33.

What are the different types of assets? Explain briefly.Assets are things of value owned. They may be subdivided into the following.

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1. Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are assets held on long term basis, such as land, buildings, machinery, plant, furniture, etc. These assets are used for the normal operations of the business.

2. Current Assets:

These are assets held on a short-term basis such as debtors, bills receivables, stock, cash in hand, cash at bank, etc. It is also known as “Floating asset.”

3. Fictitious Assets:

These are those assets, which do not have a physical form. They do not have any real value. Actually, they are not the real assets but they are called assets on legal and technical grounds. Examples are preliminary expenses, discount on issue of shares or debentures, etc.

4. Tangible Assets:

Assets having physical existence which can be seen, touched are known as tangible assets. These assets are land, building, plant, equipment, etc.

5. Intangible Assets:

These assets have no physical existence which cannot be touched, seen or felt. Examples are Goodwill, trademark, patent, copyright.

6. Wasting Assets:

Assets, whose value goes on declining with the passage of time, are known as wasting assets. Mines, oilwells, quarries are its examples.

7. Liquid Assets:

Liquid assets are those assets, which can be converted into cash at short notice. The examples of liquid assets are cash in hand, cash at bank, debtors, bills receivable, etc. Liquid assets = Current Assets – (Stock + Prepaid Expenses)

34.

Distinguish between:1. Goods and Assets2. Expense and Loss

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1. Goods and Assets:

  • Goods refer to things in which the trader deals. But assets refers to things with which the trader deals.
  • Goods are meant for resale, while assets are kept in the business permanently with the help of which the business is carried on.

2. Expense and Loss:

  • Costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenue are known as expense.
  • The excess of expenses of a period over its related revenues is termed as loss. It decreases in owner’s equity.
35.

………….. assets are those assets, which do not have any real value.

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Fictitious Assets assets are those assets, which do not have any real value.

36.

Under the provision of companies act, a company can issue.(a)  Only equity share(b) Only preference share(c)  Preference share and equity share(d)  None of these

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(c)  Preference share and equity share

37.

Withdrawals are not mentioned interest on drawing is charged.(a) 6 1/2 For 6 1/2 month(b)  For 6 month(c)  For 5 month(d)  For 12 month

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Withdrawals are not mentioned interest on drawing is charged For 6 month

38.

x, y, z are partner sharing profits in the ratio of 3:4:3. y retires and x and y share their profits in equal ratio. New ratio of x and z will be:(a) 1:2(b) 2:1(c) 2:3(d) 4:4

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New ratio of x and z will be 2:1.

39.

In the absence of partnership deed, partners are entitled to receive interest on drawings at the rate of

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Interest on loan : If any partner, apart from his share capital, advances money to the firm as loan, he is entitled to interest on such amount at the rate of six percent per annum.

40.

The amount of discount on re-issued of shares cannot exceed.(a)  10% of the capital re-issued(b)  5% of the paid-up capital (c)  The amount received on forfeited share(d)  None of these

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(d)  None of these

41.

If equity share of Rs. 10 each is issued at Rs. 12 each it is called(a) Issued at Par(b) Issued at premium(c) Issued at discount(d) None of these

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If equity share of Rs. 10 each is issued at Rs. 12 each it is called Issued at premium.

42.

x, y and z share profits in the ratio of 1/2, 1/3 and 1/6 z dies. New ratio of x and y will be.(a) 3:2(b) 2:1(c) 2:3(d) 4:4

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New ratio of x and y will be  2:3

43.

Which of the following is not an Income ? (A) Subscription (B) Donation (C) Sale of Ticket (D) Endowment Fund

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Correct option is: (D) Endowment Fund

44.

The executors will be paid interest on the amount from the date of death of the partners.(a) 4% p.a(b) 5% p.a(c) 6% p.a(d) 8% p.a

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The executors will be paid interest on the amount from the date of death of the partners 5% p.a.

45.

The Total Amount of Liabilities Side Includes : (A) Authorized Capital (B) Issued Capital (C) Subscribed Capital (D) Paid Up Capital 

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(D) Paid Up Capital

46.

Partnership Act was implemented in (A) 1932 (B) 1956 (C) 1947(D) 1952 

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Partnership Act was implemented in 1932.

47.

Total amount of liabilities side includes the following(A) Authorised capital (B) issued capital(C) Subscribed  capital (D) Paid up capital

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Total amount of liabilities side includes the Paid up capital.

48.

Receipt and payment Account is a summary of - (A) All capital receipts and payments (B) All revenue receipts and payments (C) All revenue and capital receipts and payments (D) None of the above

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Correct option is: (C) All revenue and capital receipts and payments

49.

What are the condition of buy back of shares?(a)  All the buy back share should be fully paid up(b)  The buy back of should not exceed 25% of the total paid-up capital and free reserve of the company(c) Articles of association of the company authorise it to do so(d)  All of the above

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(c) Articles of association of the company authorise it to do so

50.

A company issues its shares at a premium under which section of the Indian company Act 2013.(a) 78 (b) 52(c) 79(d) 80

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(b)  Section 52