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Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

M sold goods worth of Rs 1,50,000 to N. On 1st Oct, N immediately accepted a three month bill. On due date N requested that the bill be renewed for a fresh period of 3 months. N agrees to pay interest @ 18% p a. in cash. How much interest to be paid in cash by N?

  1. 6,750.

  2. 5,400.

  3. 6,000.

  4. 3,300.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Calculation of Interest is to be charged @ 18% p.a. for 3 months.

 150000*18/100* 3/12
  6750

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

On 1st Jan X draws a bill of exchange for 1,50,000 due for payment after 3 months on Y who accepts this bill of exchange. On 4th March Y retires the bill of exchange at a discount of 12% p.a. Which of the discount is correct for premature payment in the books of Y.

  1. 1,800

  2. 1,500

  3. 2,100

  4. 2,400

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The bill is due on 4th April (3 months from 1st Jan + 3 days). Retiring on 4th March means 31 days early. Discount = 1,50,000 * 0.12 * (31/365) = 1,528. The closest option is 1,500.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

X draws an accommodation bill on Y. The proceeds are to be borne by Y and X in the ratio of 3:1. The amount of bill was Rs 60,000, discounting charges are Rs 1,200. Discount borne by Y will be:

  1. 900.

  2. 1,200.

  3. 1,000.

  4. None.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Total discount is 1,200. The ratio is 3:1 (Y:X). Y's share = 1,200 * (3/4) = 900.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

X drew a bill on Y for 45,000 for mutual accommodation in the ratio 2:1. Y accepted the bill and returned to X. X discounted the bill for 42,300 and remitted 1/3rd proceeds to Y. Before the due date, not having funds to meet the bill, Y drew a bill on X for 63,000 on the same terms as to mutual accommodation. The second bill was discounted for 61,200. The first bill was honored in the due date and a net amount of 10,800 was remitted to X by Y. The proportionate discount charge on both the bills is to be borne by X is:

  1. 1,800.

  2. 1,500.

  3. 3,000.

  4. 1,200.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This involves calculating the total discount on two bills and allocating them based on the usage of proceeds. The total discount is (45,000-42,300) + (63,000-61,200) = 2,700 + 1,800 = 4,500. Proportional allocation leads to 3,000.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

On 1st Jan, X drew a bill on Y for 3 month for Rs 1,50,000. On 4th March, Y pays the bill to X at 12% p.a. discount, the amount of discount will be?

  1. 1,500

  2. 3,000

  3. 4,500

  4. Nil.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Calculation of discount @12% p.a. for 3 months = 150000 * 12/100 * 3/12

                                                                               = 4500

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

If a bill is dishonored, when presented for payment by third party, the drawer will debit ___________.

  1. acceptor's A/c

  2. third party's A/c

  3. holder's A/c

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When a bill is dishonored, the drawer must reinstate the debt of the acceptor. Therefore, the drawer debits the acceptor's account.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

On 1st Jan, 2017 X sold goods to Y for Rs 10,000 on credit basis. On the same date X drew a bill for Rs 10,000 on Y at two months. Y accepted the bill and returned it to X. On the due date Y could not honor acceptance. What is the journal for recording the dishonor of a bill?

  1. Y A/c&nbsp; &nbsp;Dr&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10,000<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; To Bills recievable A/c&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10,000</div>

  2. Bills Receivable A/c Dr.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10,000
    &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To Y A/c&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10,000

  3. Bills Payable A/c&nbsp; &nbsp;Dr&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10,000
    &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To X A/c Rs.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10,000

  4. X A/c&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dr.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10,000<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To Bills payable A/c&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10,000</div>

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A is the correct one.   

The Journal entry for recording the dishonor of a bill will be:

 Y (Debtors) a/c Dr                  10000
        To Bills receivable A/c                  10000
( Being bill dishonored)

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

______ bears the expenses of noting charges on dishonourment of a bill of exchange.

  1. Drawer

  2. Endorsee

  3. Drawee

  4. Banker

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A bill of exchange should be duly presented for payment on the date of its maturity. The drawee is absolved of his liability if the bill is not duly presented. Proper presentation of the bill means that is should be presented on the date of maturity to the acceptor during business working hours. To establish beyond doubt that the bill was dishonoured, despite its due presentation, it may preferably to be got noted by Noting Public.It may be noted whosoever pays the noting charges, ultimately these have to be borne by the drawee. The drawee is invariably debited in the drawer's books. This is because he is responsible for the dishonour of the bill and hence he has to bear these expenses.


Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy bill of exchange (trade bill) dishonour of a bill dishonour of bills bills of exchange advantages of bill of exchange

A draws a bill on B for Rs. 60,000. A endorsed it to C in full settlement of Rs. 60,500. On due date, the bill was dishonored. Noting charge of Rs. 500 was paid. A wanted to pay the amount to C at 2% discount. The amount to be paid by A to C will be ___________.

  1. Rs. 60,000

  2. Rs. 60,500

  3. Rs. 59,780

  4. Rs. 61,000

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer