Q1:

Dissolution

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Meaning of Dissolution(I) Section 49,of the partnership Act 1932
(B) Application of Assets(II) Section 39,of the partnership Act 1932
(C) Private Debts Vs Firm's Debts(III) Section 4,of the partnership Act 1932
(D) Nature of Partnership(IV) Section 48,of the partnership Act 1932

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 16 May Shift 1 ACC question 1

Q2:

Analysis

Medium

Profit after interest and tax is Rs 1,60,000.

10% Long term borrowing Rs 20,00,000

Rate of Tax : 20%.

Profit before interest and tax will be .....

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 16 May Shift 1 ACC question 2

Q3:

Admission

Easy

Which of the below mentioned methods are considered while valuing goodwill

(A) Average Profits Method

(B) Super Profits Method

(C) Peacemeal distribution Method

(D) Capitalization Method

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
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Q4:

Admission

Easy

Under which method No. of Year's Purchase are not considered

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Option 4
Correct Answer
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Q5:

Retirement/Death

Easy

If nothing is mentioned, the amount due to retiring partner is transferred to _______.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
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Q6:

Debentures

Easy

From the point of view of Tenure, debentures can be of following types:

(A) Reedemable Debentures

(B) Non-Convertible Debentures

(C) Perpetual Debentures

(D) Registered Debentures

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 16 May Shift 1 ACC question 6

Q8:

Admission

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Accumulated Profits/Losses(I) New Ratio
(B) Share of goodwill at the time of admission of a partner(II) Gaining Ratio
(C) Division of profits after admission of a partner(III) Old Ratio
(D) Share of goodwill at the time of retirement/death of a partner(IV) Sacrificing Ratio

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 16 May Shift 1 ACC question 8

Q9:

Accounting

Medium

X and Y are partners sharing profits in the ratio 3:2. Capital introduced by X and Y is ₹ 1,00,000 and ₹ 5,00,000 respectively. Interest on capital is allowed to partners @ 10%p.a. Profit of the firm for the year ending March 31st, 2025 is ₹ 30,000. Calculate Interest on Capital to be allowed to the partners.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 16 May Shift 1 ACC question 9

Q10:

Share Capital

Easy

While issuing the share capital for public subscription, the application money should be at least _____ % of the face value of the share.

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Q11:

Cash Flow

Easy

A company issued shares of ₹ 3,00,000 to the public. How it will be shown under the Cash Flow Statement.

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Q12:

Cash Flow

Easy

Cash flow statement is part of financial statements as per The Companies Act 2013 and prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard_____.

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Q13:

Accounting

Easy

Ram, one of the partners, has withdrawn ₹ 1,00,000 from Business for his personal work. If the rate of interest charged on drawings is 12% p.a., find the amount of interest on drawings to be charged from Ram:

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Q16:

Admission

Easy

At the time of Reconstitution, Goodwill already appearing in books of accounts is distributed among partners in_______.

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Q17:

Overview

Easy

Which of the following should not be an accounting package feature, when considering for Small- Business?

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Q18:

Cash Flow

Medium

Which of the following transactions are shown under Financing activity:

(A) Purchase of Furniture by issuing 1000 Shares @10 each

(B) Interest paid ₹ 25,000

(C) Dividend Paid ₹ 10,000

(D) Issue of 5000 Bonus shares @ 10 each

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q19:

Cash Flow

Easy

Arrange following in correct order

(A) Cash and cash equivalents

(B) Investing activity

(C) Operating Activity

(D) Financing activity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q20:

Share Capital

Easy

Arrnge the following in proper order:

(A) Issued Capital

(B) Subscribed and fully paid

(C) Subscribed and not fully paid

(D) Authorised capital

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q21:

Retirement/Death

Easy

Gaining Ratio is not calculated at the______.

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Q22:

Accounting

Medium

Following are considered as appropriations out of profits

(A) Rent paid to partners

(B) Interest on capital

(C) Salary paid to partners

(D) Commission allowed to partners

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q24:

Share Capital

Easy

Balance of share forfeiture account is shown in the balance sheet under which item :

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Q25:

Ratios

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Liquidity Ratio(I) Interest Coverage Ratio
(B) Profitability Ratio(II) Acid-Test Ratio
(C) Solvency Ratio(III) Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio
(D) Activity ratios(IV) Return on Capital Employed Ratio

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

Accounting

Medium

If the amount is withdrawn at the end of each quarter, the interest is calculated on the total money withdrawn during the year, for a period of _______?

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Q28:

Overview

Easy

Which of the following software is full functional, but its use is illegal and data can be corrupted.

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Q30:

Analysis

Easy

Which one of the following is not a tool for analyzing financial statements?

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Q31:

Nature/Structure

Easy

Arrange 'Fixed Assets' in proper order

(A) Intangible assets under development

(B) Tangible assets

(C) Intangible Assets

(D) Capital Work in Progress

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q32:

Share Capital

Medium

Steel and Company purchased a machine from Safe Machine Limited for Rs. 4,80,000 and took over its liabilities of Rs. 3,00,000. As per the purchase agreement, Rs. 50,000 was paid in cash and balance by the issue of 2000 shares of Rs.100 each. What will be the amount of goodwill/capital reserve?

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Q33:

Analysis

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Statements which indicate the relationship of different items of a financial statement with a common item by expressing each item as a percentage of that common item(I) Trend Analysis
(B) Technique of studying the operational results and financial position over a series of years.(II) Comparative Statements
(C) Statements showing the profitability and financial position of a firm for different periods of time in a comparative form to give an idea about the position of two or more periods(III) Ratio Analysis
(D) Describes the significant relationship which exists between various items of a balance sheet and a statement of profit and loss of a firm(IV) Common-Size Statements

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q34:

Nature/Structure

Medium

Arrange the given items in proper order

(A) Finance cost

(B) purchase of Stock in Trade

(C) Cost of material consumed

(D) Employee Benefit Expenses

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q35:

Dissolution

Easy

Valuation of goodwill is not done in which of the following case?

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Q36:

Nature/Structure

Easy

Fixed deposit for the term of five years will come under which of the following?

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Q37:

Dissolution

Hard

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Increase in assets at the time of retirement(I) Debit side of Realisation Account
(B) Asset taken over by the partner at the time of dissolution of the firm(II) Credit side of Revaluation Account
(C) Unrecorded Liability at the time of admission of the partner(III) Credit side of Realisation Account
(D) Remuneration paid for realization of assets(IV) Debit side of Revaluation Account

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q39:

Accounting

Easy

There is a need for valuation of goodwill under which of the following cases

(A) Admission of new partner

(B) Retirement of a partner

(C) Dissolution of a firm involving sale of business as a going concern.

(D) Amalgamation of partnership firms.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q40:

Dissolution

Easy

While settlement of Accounts, what should be the order of application of assets of Firm

(A) In paying the debts of the firm to the third parties

(B) In paying to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital

(C) divided among the partners in their profit sharing ratio.

(D) In paying each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital (i.e. partner's loan)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q41:

Share Capital

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

X ltd. issued 30,000 shares to the public having Face value ₹ 100 at 10% premium. Money is receivable as follows:

Application = ₹ 40 (including premium)

Allotment = ₹ 45

First and Final call = Remaining amount

The public applied for 50,000 shares. The company rejected application for 10,000 shares and made a pro rata allotment to the rest of the applicants. A shareholder applying for 400 shares, didn’t pay the allotment and call money and his allotted shares were forfeited by the company. Later, the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 80 each as fully paid.

Amount to be credited to Calls-in Arrears account at the time of forfeiture is:

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Q42:

Share Capital

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

X ltd. issued 30,000 shares to the public having Face value ₹ 100 at 10% premium. Money is receivable as follows:

Application = ₹ 40 (including premium)

Allotment = ₹ 45

First and Final call = Remaining amount

The public applied for 50,000 shares. The company rejected application for 10,000 shares and made a pro rata allotment to the rest of the applicants. A shareholder applying for 400 shares, didn’t pay the allotment and call money and his allotted shares were forfeited by the company. Later, the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 80 each as fully paid.

what amount is to be refunded while allotting shares on a Pro-rata basis

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Q43:

Share Capital

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

X ltd. issued 30,000 shares to the public having Face value ₹ 100 at 10% premium. Money is receivable as follows:

Application = ₹ 40 (including premium)

Allotment = ₹ 45

First and Final call = Remaining amount

The public applied for 50,000 shares. The company rejected application for 10,000 shares and made a pro rata allotment to the rest of the applicants. A shareholder applying for 400 shares, didn’t pay the allotment and call money and his allotted shares were forfeited by the company. Later, the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 80 each as fully paid.

What is the amount of discount per share which is allowed by the company at the time of reissue of forfeited shares?

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Q44:

Share Capital

Easy

Comprehension:

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

X ltd. issued 30,000 shares to the public having Face value ₹ 100 at 10% premium. Money is receivable as follows:

Application = ₹ 40 (including premium)

Allotment = ₹ 45

First and Final call = Remaining amount

The public applied for 50,000 shares. The company rejected application for 10,000 shares and made a pro rata allotment to the rest of the applicants. A shareholder applying for 400 shares, didn’t pay the allotment and call money and his allotted shares were forfeited by the company. Later, the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 80 each as fully paid.

What type of subscription took place?

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Q45:

Share Capital

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

X ltd. issued 30,000 shares to the public having Face value ₹ 100 at 10% premium. Money is receivable as follows:

Application = ₹ 40 (including premium)

Allotment = ₹ 45

First and Final call = Remaining amount

The public applied for 50,000 shares. The company rejected application for 10,000 shares and made a pro rata allotment to the rest of the applicants. A shareholder applying for 400 shares, didn’t pay the allotment and call money and his allotted shares were forfeited by the company. Later, the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 80 each as fully paid.

The amount of Security Premium Reserve shown under the sub-head 'Reserves and Surplus' will be:

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Q46:

Dissolution

Medium

Comprehension

From the information provided below, calculate various questions asked in questions

Following is the Balance Sheet of Ashwani and Bharat on March 31, 2024.

Balance Sheet Ashwani and Bharat as on March 31, 2024

LiabilitiesAmount (₹₹)AssetsAmount (₹₹)
Creditors76,00076,000Cash at bank17,00017,000
Mrs.Ashwani's loan10,00010,000Stock10,00010,000
Mrs.Bharat loan20,00020,000Investments20,00020,000
Investment fluctuation reserve2,0002,000Debtors 40,000\quad 40,000
Less: Provision for doubtful debts 4,000\quad 4,000
36,00036,000
General Reserve20,00020,000Buildings70,00070,000
Capitals:

Ashwani 20,00020,000

Bharat 20,00020,000



40,00040,000
Goodwill


15,00015,000
Total1,68,0001,68,000Total1,68,0001,68,000

The firm was dissolved on that date. The following was agreed transactions took place:

  1. Ashwani promised to pay Mrs. Ashwani’s loan and took away stock for Rs. 8,000.
  2. Bharat took away half of the investment at 10% less. Debtors realised for Rs. 38,000. Creditor’s were paid at less of Rs. 380. Buildings realised for Rs. 1,30,000. Goodwill Rs. 12,000 and the remaining Investment were sold at Rs. 9,000. An old typewriter not recorded in the books was taken over by Bharat for Rs. 600. Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 2,000.

Realization profit of 55,980 to be distributed amongst partners is:

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Q47:

Dissolution

Medium

Comprehension

From the information provided below, calculate various questions asked in questions

Following is the Balance Sheet of Ashwani and Bharat on March 31, 2024.

Balance Sheet Ashwani and Bharat as on March 31, 2024

LiabilitiesAmount (₹₹)AssetsAmount (₹₹)
Creditors76,00076,000Cash at bank17,00017,000
Mrs.Ashwani's loan10,00010,000Stock10,00010,000
Mrs.Bharat loan20,00020,000Investments20,00020,000
Investment fluctuation reserve2,0002,000Debtors 40,000\quad 40,000
Less: Provision for doubtful debts 4,000\quad 4,000
36,00036,000
General Reserve20,00020,000Buildings70,00070,000
Capitals:

Ashwani 20,00020,000

Bharat 20,00020,000



40,00040,000
Goodwill


15,00015,000
Total1,68,0001,68,000Total1,68,0001,68,000

The firm was dissolved on that date. The following was agreed transactions took place:

  1. Ashwani promised to pay Mrs. Ashwani’s loan and took away stock for Rs. 8,000.
  2. Bharat took away half of the investment at 10% less. Debtors realised for Rs. 38,000. Creditor’s were paid at less of Rs. 380. Buildings realised for Rs. 1,30,000. Goodwill Rs. 12,000 and the remaining Investment were sold at Rs. 9,000. An old typewriter not recorded in the books was taken over by Bharat for Rs. 600. Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 2,000.

Amount of Assets realized debited to Bank Account will be:

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Q48:

Dissolution

Hard

Comprehension

From the information provided below, calculate various questions asked in questions

Following is the Balance Sheet of Ashwani and Bharat on March 31, 2024.

Balance Sheet Ashwani and Bharat as on March 31, 2024

LiabilitiesAmount (₹₹)AssetsAmount (₹₹)
Creditors76,00076,000Cash at bank17,00017,000
Mrs.Ashwani's loan10,00010,000Stock10,00010,000
Mrs.Bharat loan20,00020,000Investments20,00020,000
Investment fluctuation reserve2,0002,000Debtors 40,000\quad 40,000
Less: Provision for doubtful debts 4,000\quad 4,000
36,00036,000
General Reserve20,00020,000Buildings70,00070,000
Capitals:

Ashwani 20,00020,000

Bharat 20,00020,000



40,00040,000
Goodwill


15,00015,000
Total1,68,0001,68,000Total1,68,0001,68,000

The firm was dissolved on that date. The following was agreed transactions took place:

  1. Ashwani promised to pay Mrs. Ashwani’s loan and took away stock for Rs. 8,000.
  2. Bharat took away half of the investment at 10% less. Debtors realised for Rs. 38,000. Creditor’s were paid at less of Rs. 380. Buildings realised for Rs. 1,30,000. Goodwill Rs. 12,000 and the remaining Investment were sold at Rs. 9,000. An old typewriter not recorded in the books was taken over by Bharat for Rs. 600. Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 2,000.

Bank A/c is credited by the Realisation A/c by _______ amount in total.

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Q49:

Dissolution

Easy

Comprehension

From the information provided below, calculate various questions asked in questions

Following is the Balance Sheet of Ashwani and Bharat on March 31, 2024.

Balance Sheet Ashwani and Bharat as on March 31, 2024

LiabilitiesAmount (₹₹)AssetsAmount (₹₹)
Creditors76,00076,000Cash at bank17,00017,000
Mrs.Ashwani's loan10,00010,000Stock10,00010,000
Mrs.Bharat loan20,00020,000Investments20,00020,000
Investment fluctuation reserve2,0002,000Debtors 40,000\quad 40,000
Less: Provision for doubtful debts 4,000\quad 4,000
36,00036,000
General Reserve20,00020,000Buildings70,00070,000
Capitals:

Ashwani 20,00020,000

Bharat 20,00020,000



40,00040,000
Goodwill


15,00015,000
Total1,68,0001,68,000Total1,68,0001,68,000

The firm was dissolved on that date. The following was agreed transactions took place:

  1. Ashwani promised to pay Mrs. Ashwani’s loan and took away stock for Rs. 8,000.
  2. Bharat took away half of the investment at 10% less. Debtors realised for Rs. 38,000. Creditor’s were paid at less of Rs. 380. Buildings realised for Rs. 1,30,000. Goodwill Rs. 12,000 and the remaining Investment were sold at Rs. 9,000. An old typewriter not recorded in the books was taken over by Bharat for Rs. 600. Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 2,000.

For taking over investment, Bharat's capital will be

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Q50:

Dissolution

Medium

Comprehension

From the information provided below, calculate various questions asked in questions

Following is the Balance Sheet of Ashwani and Bharat on March 31, 2024.

Balance Sheet Ashwani and Bharat as on March 31, 2024

LiabilitiesAmount (₹₹)AssetsAmount (₹₹)
Creditors76,00076,000Cash at bank17,00017,000
Mrs.Ashwani's loan10,00010,000Stock10,00010,000
Mrs.Bharat loan20,00020,000Investments20,00020,000
Investment fluctuation reserve2,0002,000Debtors 40,000\quad 40,000
Less: Provision for doubtful debts 4,000\quad 4,000
36,00036,000
General Reserve20,00020,000Buildings70,00070,000
Capitals:

Ashwani 20,00020,000

Bharat 20,00020,000



40,00040,000
Goodwill


15,00015,000
Total1,68,0001,68,000Total1,68,0001,68,000

The firm was dissolved on that date. The following was agreed transactions took place:

  1. Ashwani promised to pay Mrs. Ashwani’s loan and took away stock for Rs. 8,000.
  2. Bharat took away half of the investment at 10% less. Debtors realised for Rs. 38,000. Creditor’s were paid at less of Rs. 380. Buildings realised for Rs. 1,30,000. Goodwill Rs. 12,000 and the remaining Investment were sold at Rs. 9,000. An old typewriter not recorded in the books was taken over by Bharat for Rs. 600. Realisation expenses amounted to Rs. 2,000.

Investment Fluctuation Reserve will be

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