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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

Debit means _________.

  1. decrease in asset

  2. increase in liability

  3. an entry on the left hand side of an account

  4. moderate increase in liability
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Debit means left side. For e.g. every accounting entry will have a debit and credit amount. The debit amount is usually listed first and will be entered on the left side of the general ledger account indicated. The general ledger accounts will have both a debit and credit side, left and right side. The balance in a general ledger account will be either a debit balance or a credit balance. 

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

Rs. 500 spent on servicing office type writer should be debited to _________.

  1. Expenses Account

  2. Type writer Account

  3. Repairs Account

  4. Services Account
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Amount spend on normal servicing or repair of any asset is a revenue expenditure and should be debited to repairs account in profit & loss account. Any amount spent which improves the life of any asset, should be capitalized.

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 process of recording financial transactions in the journal is called ___________.

  1. Journalizing

  2. Utilizing

  3. Posting

  4. Balancing
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A Correct answer
Explanation

All business transactions are to be first recorded in journal in chronological order. Process of recording the transaction is called journalizing.

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

In life insurance, the risk insured is __________________.

  1. certain to occur and also the timing of its occurrence is known

  2. certain to occur but its timing of occurrence is not known

  3. not certain to occur and also the timing of its occurrence is not known

  4. not likely to occur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Life insurance are taken to cover up the unforeseen and untimely event occurs during the life time. Life insurance companies provide the coverage of life of the insurer by taking an insurance premium. Life cover are taken to have future security in case of untimely and unforeseen circumstances.

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

A bank can open a branch only at the permission of the _______.

  1. SBI

  2. RBI

  3. Government

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ans :-

Banks have to apply to RBI for set-up of new branches. 
RBI has strict guidelines about the same keeping multiple factors in mind - type of bank, financial inclusion being done, location, density of banking needed etc

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

$1.$ Providing only for the holding company's share of unrealised profit is more popular.
$2.$ The holding company's share of the unrealised profit should be reduced from the stock on the asset's side of the consolidated Balance Sheet
$3.$ The holding company's share of unrealised profit should be reduced from the profit and loss account on the liabilities side of the consolidated Balance Sheet.
$4.$ The approach of making a provision for the entire profit included in the stock is preferred by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Of these.

  1. $1$ and $3$ are correct

  2. $2$ and $4$ are correct

  3. $1$ and $4$ are correct

  4. All are correct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Because

1. In order words, for you to realize profits from an investment you've made, you  Popular Stocks . Because you would still be holding on to all of your 1,000 shares, you .To learn more about profit realization and its implications for ... This unrealized gain would become realized only if you sell the security.
2.In short, holding company's share of unrealized profit should be deducted from the Consolidated Stock in the assets side of the Consolidated Balance Sheet ... of Goodwill will be reduced by the amount of increased value of paid-up shares.
3.In short, holding company's share of unrealized profit should be deducted from the Consolidated Stock in the assets side of the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the same amount should also be deducted from the Profit and Loss Account in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
4.The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is a non-profit organization of Certified Public Accountants. Learn which job is right for you: salary, personality, skills, certifications etc. in the United States. It was established in 1887, and its role is to create and grade the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examinations.

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

'Manufacturing Account' is prepared by _________.

  1. Pharma Industry

  2. Cement Industry

  3. Iron Industry

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Every business have to prepare financial statements at the end of every financial year to know the profitability and financial position of the business. In case of trading concern, business need to prepare trading account and Profit & Loss account and the Balance Sheet. In case of manufacturing concern, business need to prepare manufacturing account, trading account and Profit & Loss account and 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

Transaction is ____________.

  1. Buying and Selling of goods

  2. Affect financial position of business

  3. Measured in terms of money

  4. All of the Above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A transaction is a business event that has a monetary impact on an entity's financial statements, and is recorded as an entry in its accounting records. 

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

Dealings between two persons is a __________ . 

  1. Narration

  2. Entry

  3. Transaction

  4. None of the above 
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C Correct answer
Explanation

An event involving some value between two or more entities. It can be purchase of goods, receipt of  money, payment of creditor, incurring expenses, etc. It can be a cash transaction or a credit transaction. A transaction is a business event that has a monetary impact on an entity's financial statements, and is recorded as an entry in its accounting records. A high-volume transaction, such as billing to a customer, may be recorded in a specialized journal, which is then summarized and posted to the general ledger. Alternatively, lower-volume transactions are posted directly to the general ledger.

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

Sale or purchase of goods or for certain value to be receivable or payable in future is known as ____________ .

  1. Cash transaction

  2. Credit transaction

  3. Non-monetary transaction

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term "transaction" refers to any business dealing or event which has a value measurable in terms of money and which involves transfer of money or money's worth between the business and others. The capital introduced by the proprietor, the amount withdrawn by the proprietor, purchase of goods on cash or credit, selling of goods for cash or credit, receipt of money  from a debtor, payment to a creditor, borrowing of loan from bank or payment of a loan, payment of salaries, rent, telephone charges, and receipt of incomes such as discount, rent and interest are examples of transactions. A credit transaction is one in which payment or receipt of money is postponed for a future date. Here, the name of the party is mentioned (with or without the word 'credit'). Purchased furniture from Mohan on credit, sold goods to Rejeev on credit, and salary unpaid, are some examples of credit transactions.