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Questions Related to bases of accounting

Balance of cash column in cash book has ____________.

  1. Dr. Balance

  2. Cr. Balance

  3. Dr. or Cr. Balance

  4. None of above


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is/are the essential features accrual basis of accounting? 
(I) Revenue is recognized only when cash is received.
(II) Costs are matched against revenues on the basis of relevant time period to determine periodic income.
(III) Costs which are not charged to income are carried forward and are kept under continuous review.
(IV) Receipts or incomes are recorded as and when cash is received or becomes due on the other hand payments are recorded only when cash is actually paid.
The correct answer is:

  1. (I) & (IV) only

  2. (I), (III) & (IV) only

  3. (III) & (IV) only

  4. (I) & (III) only


Correct Option: D

At the end of the accounting year, ______are to be passed for outstanding/prepaid expenses, accrued income/income received in advance etc. 

  1. Transfer Entries

  2. Adjustment Entries

  3. Closing Entries

  4. Opening Entries


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is/are the essential features of accrual basis of accounting?

  1. Revenue is recognized when cash is received

  2. Costs are matched against revenues on the basis of relevant time period to determine periodic income.

  3. Costs which are not charged to income are carried forward and are kept under continuous review.

  4. Both (B) & (C)


Correct Option: D

Non-monetary events like, death, dispute, sentiments, efficiency etc. are _______ in the books, even though these may have a great effect. 

  1. Not recorded

  2. Recorded

  3. Recorded if suggested by external auditors

  4. Recorded if suggested by internal auditors


Correct Option: A

In accrual system of accounting ______________________.

  1. Revenues are taken care of irrespective whether cash is received or not

  2. Cost incurred during the period is taken care of

  3. Both a & b

  4. Cost of last financial period is only taken care of


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is a formal written promise to pay a definite sum of money on demand or at a fixed or determinable future date?

  1. Account payable

  2. Account receivable

  3. Accounts payable

  4. Prepaid insurance policy


Correct Option: C

The total amount column of the purchases return book is _______________.

  1. Credited to purchases returns account

  2. Debited to sales return account

  3. Credited to sales return account

  4. Debited to purchases returns account


Correct Option: A

______ is an intagible real account.

  1. Land

  2. Building

  3. Goodwill

  4. Cash


Correct Option: C

____ period is normally adopted for accounting purpose. 

  1. 6 months

  2. 12 months

  3. 9 months

  4. 24 months


Correct Option: B