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Operating profit is calculated as:
 Net profit + Non operating incomes - Non operating Expenses.

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Operating profit is the profit earned through the normal operations and activities of the business. Operating profit is the excess of operating revenue over operating expenses. Operating profit is calculated as:

Operating profit = Net profit + Non operating expenses - Non operating incomes.

Calculate operating profit:
operating revenue = Rs. 10,000,000; COGS = Rs. 4,000,000; general and administrative expenses = Rs. 3,000,000; interest expense= Rs. 4,000,000; and income taxes = 900,000.

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Rs. 2,500,000

  2. Rs. 4,000,000

  3. Rs. 2,000,000

  4. Rs. 3,000,000

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operating profit = Operating revenue - COGS - General and administration expenses
                          = Rs. 10,000,000 - Rs. 4,000,000 - Rs. 3,000,000
                          = Rs. 3,000,000.

A second hand machinery was purchased for $Rs. 10,00,000$ five years ago and was overhauled by carrying out some current repairs at a cost of $Rs. 1,00,000$. It has also an accumulated depreciation of $Rs. 5,00,000$. It has been desposed of in the beginning of the sixth year for $Rs. 6,00,000$. Profit/loss on such disposal shall be_________. 

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Profit of $Rs. 1,00,000$

  2. Loss of $Rs. 5,00,000$

  3. Loss of $Rs. 4,00,000$

  4. No profit, no loss

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Correct Option: D

Which one of the following will lead to under statement of net profit?

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Amortization of fictitious assets

  2. Treating capital expenditure as revenue expenditure

  3. Treating revenue expenditure as capital expenditure

  4. Creation of general reserve

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Correct Option: B

In the case of downward revaluation of an asset which is for the first time, the account to be debited is _________.

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Fixed Asset A/c

  2. Revaluation Reserve A/c

  3. Profit and Loss A/c

  4. General Reserve A/c

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to preparation of Profit & Loss Account?

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Profit & Loss Account is prepared for a certain period and hence it is an interim statement

  2. Profit & Loss Account does not disclose the effect of non-financial items

  3. Net Profits are ascertained on the basis of current costs

  4. Net Profit as disclosed by Profit & Loss Account is not absolute

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Correct Option: A

The Profit and Loss A/c shows the ________________.

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Financial results of the concern for a period

  2. Financial position of the concern on a particular date

  3. Financial results of the concern on a particular date

  4. Cost of goods sold during the period

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Correct Option: A

Cash Profit is?

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Net profit$-$Non-trading Profit$-$Depreciation and provision

  2. Gross-Profit$-$Non-trading Profit$+$Depreciation and provision

  3. Net Profit$+$Depreciation & provision

  4. Gross Profit$-$Operational expenses

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Correct Option: C

While preparing final account, to record loss in stock due to fire or accidents which of the following adjustment entry will passed?

Stock A/cTo Creditors A/c Dr.
Profit & Loss A/cTo Stock A/c Dr.
Stock A/cTo Capital A/c Dr.
Debtors A/cTo Stock A/c Dr.
commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

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Correct Option: B

During the year goods destroyed by fire was Rs. $10,000$. This insurance company accepted the claim for Rs. $6,000$ and paid the money after the close of financial year. In relation to this which of the following statement is correct?

commercial studies company final accounts forms of statements of profit and loss operating profit (ebit) meaning, need and format of profit and loss account

  1. Trading A/c will be credited by Rs. $10,000$, Profit & Loss A/c will be debited by Rs. $6,000$ and in balance sheet insurance claim will be shown at Rs. $4,000$

  2. Trading A/c will be credited by Rs. $10,000$, Profit & Loss A/c will be debited by Rs. $10,000$

  3. Trading A/c will be credited by Rs. $10,000$, Profit & Loss A/c will be debited by Rs. $4,000$ and in balance sheet insurance claim will be shown at Rs. $6,000$

  4. None of the statement is correct

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Correct Option: C