Question : Which of the following is correct for the objectives of Ratio Analysis: A:To simplify the accounting information B: To assess the operating efficiency of the business. C:To help in comparative analysis D:To analyze the profitability of the business.
Option 1: A, B and C
Option 2: B, C, and D
Option 3: A, C and D
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : Ratio analysis has the following goals: 1: Simplify accounting data. 2: Find the liquidity or the long- and short-term solvency. 3: The ability of the business to meet its short-term financial obligations is known as short-term solvency 4: In contrast, long-term solvency refers to an organization's capacity to meet its long-term debt obligations. 5: Analyze the business's operational effectiveness. 6: Analyze the company's profitability with the assistance of comparative analysis, specifically with intra- and inter-firm comparisons. Hence option 4 is the correct answer.
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
Question : Which of the following are the objectives and significance of the current ratio?
Option 1: Current ratio is used to assess the firm’s ability to meet its short-term liabilities on time.
Option 2: According to accounting principles, a current ratio of 2:1 is supposed to be an ideal ratio. It means that the current assets of a business should, at least, be twice its current liabilities.
Option 3: The higher the ratio, the better it is, because the firm will be able to pay its current liabilities more easily.
Option 4: All of the above.
Question : The computerised accounting system refers to -
Option 1: Printing of Balance sheet and Profit and loss accounts using computer
Option 2: Processing of accounting transaction through computer and produce reports and records
Option 3: Processing of accounting related data and priting reports
Option 4: None of the above
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