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Q1. According to the accrual concept of accounting, profit for an accounting year is based on:
Answer: B — Accrual accounting records revenues when earned (not when cash is received) and expenses when incurred (not when cash is paid), regardless of actual cash transactions.
Q2. Salaries for March 2017 were paid on April 7, 2017. If the accounting year ends on March 31, 2017, how should this be treated?
Answer: B — Outstanding expenses must be accrued in the current year (debited to expense, credited as liability) to match expenses with the period they relate to, following accrual accounting.
Q3. Insurance premium of ₹1,200 was paid on July 1, 2016 for 12 months. If the accounting year ends March 31, 2017, the insurance expense for 2016-17 should be:
Answer: B — From July 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 is 9 months; insurance expense = (9/12) × ₹1,200 = ₹900; remaining ₹300 is prepaid (asset for next year).
Q4. Which of the following statements about closing stock is correct?
Answer: B — Closing stock reduces cost of goods sold (credited to trading account) and represents unsold inventory (asset in balance sheet), demonstrating the double entry principle.
Q5. Accrued income of ₹2,000 has been earned but not yet received. The correct journal entry is:
Answer: A — Accrued income is an asset (debit accrued income account) earned but not received; the credit side recognizes revenue earned in the current year.
Q6. A business receives ₹6,000 in advance for services to be provided over the next 6 months. How should this be classified in the current year's balance sheet?
Answer: B — Income received in advance is a current liability because the business has an obligation to provide services; it is recognized as revenue only when earned.
Q7. Which adjustment item would INCREASE net profit in the current year?
Answer: B — Prepaid rent reduces current year rent expense (because part paid belongs to next year), thereby increasing net profit; outstanding items and bad debts decrease profit.
Q8. The trial balance shows rent expense of ₹12,000. Additional information states that ₹2,000 rent was paid for the next year. The correct treatment is: Statement 1: Rent expense in P&L should be ₹10,000 Statement 2: Prepaid rent of ₹2,000 should appear as a current asset
Answer: A — Prepaid rent reduces the current year expense (₹12,000 – ₹2,000 = ₹10,000) and appears as a current asset in the balance sheet, following double entry principle.
Q9. A provision for doubtful debts is different from bad debts because: Statement 1: Bad debts are confirmed irrecoverable amounts already written off Statement 2: Provision for doubtful debts is an estimated reserve for debtors who might not pay
Answer: A — Bad debts are definite losses already identified, while provision is a prudent estimate for potential losses not yet confirmed, both affecting profit but treated differently.
Q10. Manager's commission is calculated at 5% of profit before commission. If profit before commission is ₹50,000, the commission is ₹2,500. What should be the final net profit after recording this adjustment? Statement 1: Final net profit = ₹50,000 – ₹2,500 = ₹47,500 Statement 2: Commission should be calculated on ₹47,500, making the calculation recursive
Answer: A — When commission is stated as 'on profit before commission,' it is simply deducted (₹47,500); if stated as 'on profit after commission,' a recursive formula applies (₹50,000 ÷ 1.05 = ₹47,619).
What is the fundamental reason adjustments are needed in financial statements?
Because accrual basis accounting requires revenues to be recorded when earned (not received) and expenses when incurred (not paid), necessitating adjustments for timing differences.
How is closing stock treated in the trading and profit and loss account?
Closing stock is credited to the trading account (reducing cost of goods sold) and shown as a current asset on the balance sheet.
What is the journal entry for outstanding salaries of ₹5,000?
Salaries Expense A/c Dr. 5,000 / To Salaries Payable A/c 5,000 (outstanding expenses increase current liabilities).
Where does prepaid insurance of ₹300 appear in the financial statements?
Prepaid insurance is shown as a current asset on the balance sheet and reduces the insurance expense in the profit and loss account.
What is accrued income and how is it recorded?
Accrued income is revenue earned but not yet received; it is debited to a current asset account and credited to revenue in the profit and loss account.
Define 'income received in advance' with an example.
Income received in advance is cash received before service is delivered (e.g., annual subscription received upfront); it is recorded as a current liability until earned.
What is the double entry principle for all adjustments?
Every adjustment affects two accounts—one in the profit and loss account (affecting profit) and one in the balance sheet (affecting financial position).
What is the key difference between provision for doubtful debts and bad debts?
Bad debts are debtors confirmed as irrecoverable (expense in P&L), while provision for doubtful debts is an estimated reserve for debtors who might not pay.
How does manager's commission calculated on profit affect financial statement preparation?
Manager's commission is deducted from profit before final net profit is calculated, so it must be recorded as an expense in the profit and loss account.
Why is it incorrect to show closing stock on the debit side of the trading account?
Closing stock represents unsold goods (an asset and reduction in cost of goods sold), so it must be credited to reduce the cost and increase gross profit.
Define 'outstanding expenses' and give one example. Where does it appear in the financial statements? [2 marks]
Outstanding expenses = incurred but unpaid by year-end (e.g., salaries, rent); shown as expense in P&L account and current liability in balance sheet.
Explain with a journal entry how prepaid insurance of ₹1,500 (paid for 18 months, with 12 months relating to next year) should be adjusted in the financial statements for the current year ended March 31. Show the impact on both P&L and balance sheet. [5 marks]
Current year expense = (6/18) × ₹1,500 = ₹500; journal entry: Insurance Expense A/c Dr. 500 / Prepaid Insurance A/c Dr. 1,000 / To Cash/Bank A/c 1,500; prepaid is a current asset.
From the trial balance provided (Ankit's trial balance with closing stock of ₹15,000), prepare the Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2017 and explain how closing stock adjustment demonstrates the double entry principle. Also identify which items are shown in the balance sheet as a result of adjustments. [6 marks]
Closing stock: credited in trading account (increases gross profit by ₹15,000), debited in balance sheet as current asset; double entry = one in T&L, one in balance sheet; balance sheet shows closing stock as asset, creditors as liability, and capital plus net profit as equity.
Q1. Assertion (A):
Closing stock is credited to the Trading Account
Reason (R):
Closing stock represents the cost of unsold goods which should be excluded from the cost of goods sold
Answer: A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A — Both statements are true and the reason correctly explains why closing stock is credited (not debited) to Trading Account. This reduces the COGS, resulting in higher gross profit. The reason directly supports the assertion.
Q2. Assertion (A):
Outstanding expenses are recorded as liabilities in the Balance Sheet
Reason (R):
Outstanding expenses are amounts owed by the business for expenses incurred but not yet paid
Answer: A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A — Both statements are true and directly related. Outstanding expenses create a liability because the business owes payment for services/goods already consumed. The reason perfectly explains why they appear as liabilities.
Q3. Assertion (A):
Prepaid expenses appear as current assets in the Balance Sheet
Reason (R):
Prepaid expenses represent amounts paid in advance and provide future economic benefits to the business
Answer: A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A — Both statements are correct. Prepaid expenses (like insurance or rent paid in advance) are assets because they represent future benefits. The reason accurately explains the assertion.
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Case Study:
Neelam and Priya are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the firm earned a net profit of ₹4,50,000. As per the partnership deed, Priya is entitled to a salary of ₹5,000 per month and Neelam is entitled to a commission of 10% of net profit after charging such commission. Interest on capital is to be allowed at 8% per annum. The capitals of Neelam and Priya were ₹6,00,000 and ₹4,00,000 respectively.
Q1. What is the total amount of interest on capital to be credited to the partners' capital accounts for the year?
Answer: B
Q2. What is the amount of commission payable to Neelam?
Answer: B
Q3. After charging all appropriations, what will be the divisible profit to be shared between Neelam and Priya?
Answer: D
Q4. What is the total amount credited to Priya's capital account before division of profit?
Answer: A
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