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Multiple choice commercial studies basic accounting terms basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology meaning and features of balance sheet income-expenditure account meaning, importance and specimen of journal objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

Vouching may be formed as ____________________.

  1. Identification of the documentary evidence supporting the transaction

  2. Verification of the document supporting the transaction

  3. Authentication of document supporting the transaction

  4. Verification of the accuracy and authenticity of the transaction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vouching is the process of verifying the authenticity and accuracy of transactions by examining the supporting documentary evidence, such as invoices, receipts, and vouchers.

Multiple choice commercial studies basic accounting terms basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology meaning and features of balance sheet income-expenditure account meaning, importance and specimen of journal objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

Which is an unearned income?

  1. Insurance premium received in advance

  2. Rent received in advance

  3. Depreciation

  4. Both A & B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Unearned Income is that income which is received in advance. That mean income received against which services are not provided so far.

Insurance premium received in advance and Rent received in advance are the cases of unearned income. Accounting entry will be passed as under:

Income A/c                             Dr.
       To Unearned Income

Unearned Income is a liability and to be shown in the balance sheet. 

Multiple choice commercial studies basic accounting terms basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology meaning and features of balance sheet income-expenditure account meaning, importance and specimen of journal objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

The bank statement reports a credit transfer of Rs.$4000$ from a customer. Accounting entries for this is _____________________.

  1. A debit in the cash account and a credit the account of the debtor concerned

  2. A debit in the bank account and a credit in the cash account

  3. A debit in the bank account and a credit in the account of the customer concerned

  4. A debit in the account of the debtor concerned and a credit in the bank account
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As per double entry system of accounting, every transaction affects two account. In the given transaction, Bank and customer account are affected. Bank account is a real account and customer account is a personal account. 

Following the rule of real account and personal account, below entry will be passed:

Bank A/c                                     Dr.                   4000
         To Customer A/c                                                        4000
        

Multiple choice commercial studies basic accounting terms basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology meaning and features of balance sheet income-expenditure account meaning, importance and specimen of journal objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

The characteristic that is always present with joint venture is _____________.

  1. it has an end life

  2. there is no specific act for joint venture

  3. profit is ascertained only after the end of the specific venture

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A joint venture is a business entity created by two or more parties generally to share the ownership to complete a specific task or venture. 

Joint venture is having a specific end life i.e. when the task is completed, the joint venture comes to an end. 
There is no specific act for joint venture as it is a kind of temporary partnership to conclude a specific task. Hence all applicable laws have to be followed.
Profit of joint venture is calculated only when the specific joint venture is completed. 

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy basic accounting terms meaning and features of balance sheet income-expenditure account meaning, importance and specimen of journal basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

India suffered from deficit balance both in trade and balance and not invisibles, hence took up a number of Steps to manage the problem. Which one is not appropriate for this?

  1. Export control

  2. Current Account Convertibility

  3. Liberalised Export Policy

  4. Unified Exchange Rate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Export control regulations are federal laws that prohibit the unlicensed export of certain commodities or information for reasons of national security or protections of trade.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy basic accounting terms basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

The term cost refers to __________.

  1. the present value of future benefits

  2. the value of sacrifice made to acquire goods or services

  3. an asset that has given benefit but now expired

  4. the price of products sold or services rendered
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In accounting and economics, cost represents the value of resources sacrificed or given up to acquire a specific good or service.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy basic accounting terms basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

In regression analysis, if predicted cost value is 65 and observed cost value is 19 then disturbance term will be _________.

  1. 46

  2. 56

  3. 36

  4. 76
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy basic accounting terms basic accounting terminologies introduction to financial accounting and financial accounts basic accounting terminology objectives, functions, and importance of accounting stages and functions of accounting qualitative characteristics, objectives and roles of accounting

According to the traditional approach cost of capital affected by?

  1. debt-equity mix

  2. debt-capital mix

  3. equity expenses mix

  4. debt-interest mix
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The traditional approach to the cost of capital suggests that the overall cost of capital is not constant and is affected by the debt-equity mix (financial leverage) of the firm.