Question : Assertion A :- Price level changes and the purchasing power of money are inversely related. A change in the price level makes analysis of financial statements of different accounting years invalid.
Reason R :- Accounting records ignore changes in the value of money.
In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?
Option 1: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A
Option 2: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A
Option 3: Both Assertion A is correct but the reason R is not correct
Option 4: Both Assertion A and reason R are not correct
Correct Answer: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A
Solution : Answer = Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A
It may become invalid to compare financial accounts from various accounting years due to a shift in the level of prices. This is a result of accounting records failing to take changing currency values into account. Since accounting accounts are created at historical cost, changes in the worth of money are not taken into account.
Hence, the correct option is 2.
Question : Accounting Standard (AS-3) has been made mandatory in respect of accounting periods commencing on or after 1st April 2001, for certain enterprises. These enterprises
Option 1: Enterprises whose equity or debt securities are listed on a recognised inventory exchange in India,
Option 2: All other commercial, industrial and business enterprises, whose turnover for the accounting period exceeds Rs. 50 Crores.
Option 3: Both 1 and 2
Option 4: None of the above.
Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2
Solution : Answer = Both 1 and 2
AS-3 has been mandatory for Enterprises whose equity or debt securities are listed on a recognised inventory exchange in India, and All other commercial, industrial and business enterprises, whose turnover for the accounting period exceeds Rs. 50 Crores.
Hence, the correct option is 3.
Question : The principles of management are:
Option 1: Fixed and unchangeable
Option 2: Universal and flexible
Option 3: Specific to each organization
Option 4: Derived from accounting principles
Correct Answer: Universal and flexible
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Universal and flexible
The principles of management are considered universal in the sense that they are applicable to various organizations and industries. While the specific application of management principles may vary based on the context and organizational needs, the fundamental principles remain relevant across different settings. These principles provide a framework and guidelines for effective management practices, such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Furthermore, the principles of management are also flexible, meaning they can be adapted and customized to suit the unique requirements and challenges of each organization. Managers can apply and modify these principles based on the specific circumstances, goals, and resources of their organization.
Question : When, Value of output= Sales?
Option 1: When the entire output is sold in an accounting year.
Option 2: When the entire output is sold in the previous year.
Option 3: When the entire output is sold in the next year
Option 4: When the entire output is unsold.
Correct Answer: When the entire output is sold in an accounting year.
Solution :
Question : What are the factors to be considered while source accounting software?
Option 1: Flexibility
Option 2: Adaptability
Option 3: Interest of Management
Option 4: Both 1 & 2
Correct Answer: Both 1 & 2
Solution : The things to think about when choosing an accounting software supplier.
Flexibility.
Adaptability.
the price of installation and upkeep.
a company's size.
level of secrecy.
Hence the correct answer is option 4.
Question : ---------------may be expressed as an arithmetical relationship between two accounting variables.
Option 1: Ratio
Option 2: Accounting ratio
Option 3: Ratio Analysis
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Accounting ratio
Solution : Answer = Accounting ratio
The accounting ratio may be expressed as an arithmetical relationship between two accounting variables. The term accounting ratio is used to describe significant relationships which exist between figures shown in a Balance Sheet, in a Statement of Profit and Loss, in a budgetary control system.
Hence, the correct option is 2.
Question : ____________ shows the financial performance, i.e., the result of business operations during an accounting period and is also known as an Income Statement.
Option 1: Profit and loss account
Option 2: Balance sheet
Option 3: Manufacturing account
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Profit and loss account
Solution : Answer = Profit and loss account
The Profit and Loss Account, also known as the Income Statement, summarizes a company's financial performance over a specific period by detailing revenues, expenses, gains, and losses. It provides insights into the profitability of the business operations during that accounting period.
Hence, the correct option is 1.
Question :
Which among these, cannot be treated as limitation of computerised accounting system?
Option 1: Security breach
Option 2: Staff opposition
Option 3: Automated document production
Option 4: Cost of training
Correct Answer: Automated document production
Solution : A computerised accounting system has the following drawbacks:
Expensive training.
Interruptions in service.
Systems failure
Expensive installation fees.
Failure to recognise unexpected mistakes
Security breach
Hence the correct answer is option 3.
Question : Under a manual accounting system, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are done _________.
Option 1: manually
Option 2: through computers
Option 3: Through electronic media
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: manually
Solution : The manual system of accounting calls for manual adding, subtracting, and totaling as well as the recording of transactions in the original entry books. Hence, the correct option is 1.
Question : The components of computerised accounting system are -
Option 1: Data, Report, Ledger, software, Hardware
Option 2: Software, Hardware, People
Option 3: Data, Coding, Procedure, Objective, Output
Option 4: People, Procedure, Hard ware, software
Correct Answer: Software, Hardware, People
Solution : Components of computerised accounting system are -
Software
Hardware
People
Hence the correct answer is option 2.