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Multiple choice elements of accounts computerised accounting system accounting systems - manual and computerized difference between manual and computerised accounting meaning and importance of computerised accounting system

_________ is not an advantage of computerised accounting system.

  1. Speed

  2. Cost of Training

  3. Accuracy

  4. Up-to-Date Information
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The advantages of computerised accounting system are speed, accuracy and up-to-date information, whereas cost of training is a limitation of computerised accounting system.

Multiple choice elements of accounts computerised accounting system accounting systems - manual and computerized difference between manual and computerised accounting meaning and importance of computerised accounting system

___________ is one of the four basic requirements under use of computers in any database oriented application, where an integrated set of objects constitute the report.

  1. Front-end Interface

  2. Reporting System

  3. Back-end Database

  4. Data Processing
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Steps involved in designing accounting reports :-

1.Definition of objectives 

2.Structure of the report 

3.Querying with the database

4.Finalizing the report 

Therefore Reporting System is an integrated set of objects that constitute the report.

Multiple choice elements of accounts computerised accounting system accounting systems - manual and computerized difference between manual and computerised accounting meaning and importance of computerised accounting system

The identification of transactions, based on application of accounting principles is common to _________ accounting system.

  1. manual

  2. computerised

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Identifying is one of the activities in the context of comparison between manual and computerised accounting system. The identification of transactions, based on application of accounting principles is, common to both manual and computerised accounting system.

Multiple choice elements of accounts ancient indian accounting meaning of accounting introduction to book-keeping and accounting book-keeping - ledger

What is done as per the basic concepts of accounts?

  1. Book keeping

  2. Accounting

  3. Preparation of balance sheet

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Book-keeping is the basis for accounting. It is because it is responsible for the proper recording of financial transactions.

Accounting begins with book keeping and ends with preparation of financial accounts.

Multiple choice elements of accounts ancient indian accounting meaning of accounting introduction to book-keeping and accounting book-keeping - ledger

Which of the following highlights the correct order of the stages in the accounting cycle?

  1. Journalizing, final accounts, posting to the ledger and trial balance

  2. Journalizing, posting to the ledger, trial balance and final accounts

  3. Posting to the ledge, trial balance, final accounts and journalizing

  4. Posting to the ledger, journalizing, final accounts and trial balance
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The accounting cycle begins with journalizing transactions, followed by posting them to the ledger, preparing a trial balance, and finally generating financial statements (final accounts). This sequence ensures data is captured, organized, and verified before reporting.

Multiple choice elements of accounts ancient indian accounting meaning of accounting introduction to book-keeping and accounting book-keeping - ledger

______ refers to the specific accounting principles and the methods of applying those principles adopted by the enterprise in the preparation and presentation of financial statements.

  1. Accounting methods

  2. Accounting policies

  3. Accounting concepts

  4. Accounting assumptions
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Accounting policies represent the specific principles and methods chosen by an entity to prepare and present its financial statements. These choices are necessary when accounting standards allow for different approaches.

Multiple choice elements of accounts ancient indian accounting meaning of accounting introduction to book-keeping and accounting book-keeping - ledger

Purposes of an accounting system include all the following except ___________________.

  1. Interpret and record the effects of business transaction

  2. Classify the effects of transactions to facilitate the preparation of reports

  3. Summerize and communicate information to decision makers

  4. Dictate the specific types of business enterprise transactions that the enterprises may engage in.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An accounting system is designed to record, classify, summarize, and report financial data. It does not have the authority to dictate or restrict the actual business transactions an enterprise chooses to engage in.

Multiple choice elements of accounts ancient indian accounting meaning of accounting introduction to book-keeping and accounting book-keeping - ledger

If the change in accounting policy has no material effect in current period but which is reasonably expected to have a material effect in later periods __________________.

  1. The amount of changes should be disclosed.

  2. The fact of change should be disclosed.

  3. The fact of changes should not be disclosed.

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to accounting standards, if a change in policy is expected to have a material effect in future periods, the fact of the change must be disclosed to ensure transparency for stakeholders, even if the current impact is negligible.

Multiple choice elements of accounts ancient indian accounting meaning of accounting introduction to book-keeping and accounting book-keeping - ledger

IMF augments its resources by borrowing under ________________.

  1. General arrangements to borrow

  2. New arrangements to borrow

  3. Trust funds

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The IMF uses various borrowing arrangements to supplement its quota resources, including the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB), New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB), and various trust funds.