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Q1. A cash memo provided by a shopkeeper when goods are purchased for cash is an example of:
Answer: A — A cash memo is a source document that provides evidence of a transaction and forms the basis for preparing an accounting voucher.
Q2. Which of the following statements about business transactions is correct?
Answer: B — Every business transaction has a two-fold effect: the Give aspect (what is given/given up) and the Take aspect (what is received), recorded in at least two accounts.
Q3. The accounting equation A = L + C shows that:
Answer: B — The accounting equation demonstrates the fundamental balance: assets financed by creditors (liabilities) and owner (capital) must always equal the total claims on business resources.
Q4. A voucher prepared for a transaction where cash is received from a customer in exchange for goods sold involves:
Answer: A — When cash is received, the Cash account (asset) increases and must be debited; Sales account (revenue) increases and must be credited—the Give (cash out) and Take (goods out) principle.
Q5. Which type of voucher would be prepared if a business purchases office supplies worth ₹5,000 by writing three separate cheques to three different suppliers for ₹2,000, ₹2,000, and ₹1,000?
Answer: B — Paying suppliers by cheque decreases Bank (a single credit) while each supplier's account is debited to record the amount paid to them; multiple debits and one credit make this a debit voucher.
Q6. Identify which of the following is NOT an essential element of an accounting voucher:
Answer: C — Profit/financial results are not part of a transaction voucher; essential elements include transaction date, serial number, account names, amounts, narration, and authorisation signatures.
Q7. When a business purchases furniture for ₹10,000 by paying cash and taking a bank loan for the balance, which accounting equation holds true immediately after the transaction?
Answer: A — Furniture (asset) increases by ₹10,000; Cash (asset) decreases and Bank Loan (liability) increases; the net effect is A increases and L increases, keeping A = L + C balanced.
Q8. A voucher shows: Debit—Rent Expense ₹5,000; Credit—Cash ₹5,000. This is which type of voucher, and what does it represent?
Answer: B — One debit account (Rent) and one credit account (Cash) make this a simple transaction voucher; it records a single business event—paying rent in cash.
Q9. According to CBSE Class 11 Accountancy syllabus, why must the transaction date (not recording date) be entered on an accounting voucher?
Answer: B — Accounting records transactions based on when the economic event occurred, not when it was recorded; using transaction date ensures the correct accounting period is affected and financial statements are accurate.
Q10. If a compound voucher shows Credit account: Accounts Payable ₹15,000 and Debit accounts include: Purchases ₹8,000, Stationery Expense ₹4,000, and Repairs ₹3,000, what does this voucher most likely represent?
Answer: A — This is a debit voucher (multiple debits, one credit) representing a payment to a creditor; the firm is reducing its payable liability (₹15,000 credit) by paying cash and recording what was purchased—goods, stationery, and repairs on credit now being settled.
What is a source document in accounting?
A document like cash memo, invoice, or cheque that provides evidence of a business transaction occurring.
Define business transaction.
An exchange of economic consideration between parties that has a two-fold (Give and Take) effect recorded in at least two accounts.
What is an accounting voucher?
A document prepared from source documents showing the accounts to be debited and credited with amounts, authorised by appropriate authority, used as basis for journal entries.
State the accounting equation.
Assets = Liabilities + Capital, which shows that total resources equal total claims on those resources at any point in time.
What is a simple transaction voucher?
A voucher recording a transaction with exactly one debit account and one credit account for the same amount.
Distinguish between debit and credit vouchers.
A debit voucher has one credit account and multiple debit accounts; a credit voucher has one debit account and multiple credit accounts.
What is a complex/journal voucher?
A voucher recording a transaction with multiple debits and multiple credits, used when a single transaction affects more than two accounts.
Name three essential elements of an accounting voucher.
Date of transaction (not recording date), serial voucher number, names and amounts of accounts debited/credited, and authorisation signature.
Why must source documents be preserved?
They provide the audit trail and evidence needed for audits, tax assessments, and legal compliance for the relevant accounting period.
How does the accounting equation prove the dual effect of transactions?
When one account increases on one side, another must increase or decrease on the other side to keep Assets = Liabilities + Capital balanced.
Distinguish between a source document and an accounting voucher with one example of each. [2 marks]
Source document provides original evidence of transaction (e.g. cash memo, cheque); accounting voucher is prepared from source document showing accounts to be debited/credited with approval (e.g. transaction voucher). Remember source comes first, then voucher is created from it.
Explain the concept of dual effect in business transactions. How does the accounting equation A = L + C ensure this dual effect is correctly recorded? Provide a numerical example. [5 marks]
Dual effect means every transaction has Give (one account) and Take (another account) aspect. Use accounting equation to show both sides remain balanced. Example: Purchase equipment for ₹50,000 cash—Assets increase by ₹50,000 (equipment) but decrease by ₹50,000 (cash), so equation stays A = L + C. Show before and after positions.
A business makes the following transactions: (1) Owner invests ₹1,00,000 cash; (2) Purchases furniture ₹30,000 for cash; (3) Purchases goods ₹20,000 on credit. Prepare accounting vouchers for each transaction and explain how each voucher type is classified. Also verify that the accounting equation holds after all three transactions. [6 marks]
Transaction 1: Simple voucher (Debit Cash, Credit Capital). Transaction 2: Simple voucher (Debit Furniture, Credit Cash). Transaction 3: Simple voucher (Debit Purchases, Credit Accounts Payable). After all three: Assets = ₹1,00,000 + 30,000 = ₹1,30,000 (Cash ₹70,000 + Furniture ₹30,000 + Goods ₹30,000); Liabilities = ₹20,000 (Payable); Capital = ₹1,00,000. Verify: ₹1,30,000 = ₹20,000 + ₹1,00,000 + ₹10,000 profit from goods purchased. Show all voucher formats with essential elements (date, number, accounts, amounts, narration, signatures).
Q1. Assertion (A):
A source document is an essential evidence for recording every business transaction in the books of account.
Reason (R):
Source documents provide proof of transaction details such as parties involved, amount, and date, which are required for accurate recording in accounts.
Answer: A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A — Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why source documents are essential. They serve as the foundation for transaction recording and provide audit trail evidence.
Q2. Assertion (A):
The accounting equation A = L + C must remain balanced after every business transaction.
Reason (R):
Business transactions affect the balance sheet accounts and have a two-fold effect, ensuring that total assets always equal total liabilities plus capital.
Answer: B — Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A — Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not fully explain the assertion. The real reason the equation remains balanced is that every transaction has equal and opposite effects on both sides of the equation, which goes deeper than just the two-fold effect description.
Q3. Assertion (A):
A debit voucher is suitable for recording transactions where multiple accounts are credited and one account is debited.
Reason (R):
Debit vouchers are specifically designed for transactions with a single credit and multiple debits affecting different accounts.
Answer: D — A is false but R is true — The assertion is false; a debit voucher is used when multiple accounts are debited and one account is credited (opposite of what is stated). The reason is also false as it contradicts the correct definition of a debit voucher, making this a false-false combination.
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Case Study:
On 1st April 2025, Kavita started 'Kavita's Boutique' with cash ₹2,00,000, furniture ₹50,000, and a bank loan of ₹1,00,000 from SBI. During April 2025, she purchased goods for cash ₹40,000 and sold goods costing ₹30,000 for cash ₹45,000. She also paid rent ₹5,000 by cheque.
Q1. What is the total amount of assets on 1st April 2025 after Kavita started the business?
Answer: A
Q2. Which journal entry correctly records the purchase of goods for cash on 5th April 2025?
Answer: A
Q3. The sale of goods costing ₹30,000 for ₹45,000 will result in which of the following effects on the accounting equation?
Answer: B
Q4. If Kavita pays rent ₹5,000 by cheque, which accounts are affected and how?
Answer: C
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