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Questions Related to double entry system

According to the double entry system of accounting, an account that obtains benefit is __________.

  1. Credit

  2. Debit

  3. Income

  4. Need not to show in accounting records


Correct Option: A

There are ______ systems of keeping records.

  1. Single Entry System & Double Accounts System

  2. Single Account System & Double Accounts System

  3. Single Entry System & Double Entry System

  4. Single Entry System & Duplicate Accounts System


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is/are merit of double entry system?

  1. It keeps a complete record of business transactions.

  2. It provides a check on the arithmetical accuracy of accounts.

  3. The detailed profit and loss account can be prepared to show profit earned or loss suffered during any given period.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Book-keeping helps the management in _____________.

  1. Planning

  2. Decision making

  3. Controlling

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bookkeeping enables the small business owner to support expenditures made for the business in order to claim all available tax credits and deductions. It also provides detailed, accurate, and timely records that can prove invaluable to management decision-making, or in the event of an audit.

Which of the following is/are the advantage of double entry system of book-keeping?

  1. It helps to find out profit, losses, assets and liabilities in the business at any time.

  2. It helps the management in planning, decision making, controlling and managing the overall business activities.

  3. It enables investors to take a decision whether to invest or not.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D