Q1:

Admission

Easy

common

When a new partner brings his share of goodwill in cash, the amount is credited to:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 1

Q2:

Debentures

Easy

common

The debentures which are payable on the expiry of the specific period are

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 2

Q3:

Admission

Easy

common

On the admission of a new partner, an increase in the value of assets is debited to:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 3

Q4:

Admission

Medium

common

In the case of guarantee of profit the Sequence of steps to be Followed are.

(A) divide the profit in the given ratio.

(B) prepare profit and loss appropriation account as usual.

(C) deduct the deficiency from the guaranteeing partner and add the same to guaranteed partner.

(D) find the deficiency.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 4

Q6:

Share Capital

Easy

common

At the time of forfeiture, share capital account is

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 6

Q7:

Admission

Medium

common

Abhiram and Ragini are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They admit Arun a new partner for 1/5th share in the future profits of the firm which he gets equally from Abhiram and Ragini. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Abhiram, Ragini and Arun.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 7

Q8:

Dissolution

Easy

common

According to Section ………. of the partnership Act 1932, the dissolution of partnership between all the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of the firm.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 8

Q9:

Dissolution

Easy

common

When a partnership firm is dissolved, final payment made to partners is transferred to

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 22 May Shift 2 ACC question 9

Q10:

Dissolution

Medium

common

Which of the following indicate the situation of compulsory dissolution.

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Q11:

Accounting

Easy

common

'The business of a partnership concern may be carried on by all the partners or any of them acting for all.'

Which feature of partnership is indicated by the above statement?

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Q12:

Dissolution

Medium

common

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(Transaction)(Relevant account)
(A) Settlement of Partners Loan(I) Credit side of Realization A/c
(B) Transfer of liabilities(II) Partner's Capital will be credited
(C) Transfer of Assets(III) Credit Side of Bank A/c
(D) Remuneration payable to partner(IV) Debit Side of Realization A/c

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q13:

Admission

Easy

common

The past average profits of a business works out at Rs. 20,000 and it is expected that such profits are likely to continue for another three years, the value of goodwill based on average profit method will be……. .

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Q14:

Share Capital

Easy

common

It is to be noted that 'minimum subscription' of capital cannot be less than ……… of the issued amount according to SEBI Guidelines (Disclosure and Investor Protection)

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Q15:

Share Capital

Medium

common

If a delay occurs beyond 8 days from the date of closure of the subscription list in refunding the amount received due to non-fulfilment of the criteria of minimum subscription, the company shall be liable to pay the amount with interest at the rate of:

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Q16:

Retirement/Death

Easy

common

Section 49, of the Indian Partnership Act 1932, deals with

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Q17:

Retirement/Death

Easy

common

The major difference between Retirement and Death is

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Q18:

Retirement/Death

Easy

common

Share of loss of deceased partner, calculated on the basis of previous years profit is

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Q19:

Share Capital

Easy

common

There must be an interval of how many months between the making of two calls unless otherwise provided by the articles of association of the company.

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Q20:

Dissolution

Easy

common

Which of the following are the ways for the dissolution of a firm?

(A) Dissolution by Notice

(B) Dissolution by agreement

(C) Dissolution by court

(D) Dissolution by not terminating business

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q21:

Admission

Easy

common

While doing adjustment of partners capital, for the amount of capital to be brought in by the partner, the following entry will be passed:

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Q22:

Dissolution

Easy

common

The assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make deficiencies of capital, shall be applied first for paying ………….

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Q23:

Accounting

Easy

common

For distribution of profits among the partners, the following account is debited to the partners:

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Q24:

Share Capital

Easy

common

Part of the subscribed capital which has been called up on the shares, i.e., what the company has asked the shareholders to pay is known as ……….

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Q25:

Retirement/Death

Medium

common

Naveen, Suresh and Tarun are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. Tarun retires from the firm and his share was taken over by Naveen and suresh in the ratio 2:1. In such a case, the new profit sharing ratio will be:

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Q26:

Accounting

Medium

common

A and B are partners without any partnership deed. B has given loan of Rs.2,00,000 to the firm on 1st July 2023. B claim interest on loan @ 10% p.a. How much interest on loan will be paid to B for the year ending on 31st March 2024. ?

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Q27:

Accounting

Medium

common

A and B are partners in a firm with their fixed capital Rs 4,00,000 and 5,00,000 respectively. After preparation of accounts, it was found that interest on capital @ 10% p.a as provided by the partnership deed is omitted. In order to rectify the mistake, A's current account will be ………?

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Q28:

Dissolution

Medium

common

In case of dissolution Machine costing Rs 20,000, alongwith cash of Rs 5,000 were given to creditors of Rs 30,000 in full settlement of their claim.

In this case Realisation A/c will be Debited with ………….

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Q29:

Share Capital

Easy

common

Arrange the following steps related to the issue of shares in proper sequence.

(A) Allotment of Shares

(B) Receipt of Applications

(C) Issue of Prospectus

(D) Share calls

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q30:

Accounting

Easy

common

Which of the following is not a feature of a partnership deed?

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Q31:

Admission

Medium

common

As per AS-26 Intangible assets like goodwill should be written off.

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Q32:

Admission

Medium

common

L and M are partners sharing profits in the ratio 3:2. N is admitted as a partner for 1/5th of the share which is acquired from L. Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 40,000 on N's admission. N will have to pay for Goodwill:

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Q33:

Dissolution

Medium

common

When realisation expenses are paid by the firm on behalf of a partner, such expenses are debited to

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Q34:

Dissolution

Medium

common

Ram, a partner, has been assigned the responsibility for realization of assets and settlement of liability for which he will be given remuneration of ₹ 10,000. He has to bear all the realization expenses. Actual realization expenses are 12,000. Journal Entry will be

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Q35:

Admission

Easy

common

Arrange the steps in proper sequence to calculate Goodwill through Super profits Method.

(A) Calculate the normal profit on the firm's capital on the basis of the normal rate of return.

(B ) Calculate the average profit.

(C) Calculate the super profits by deducting normal profit from the average profits.

(D) Multiply super profits by the given number of years purchased.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q36:

Dissolution

Medium

common

If the asset is taken over by the creditor in lieu of the amount due to him, then the journal entry will be:

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Q37:

Accounting

Easy

common

In the case of fixed capital method, following two accounts are maintained.

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Q39:

Admission

Medium

common

Goodwill can also be ascertained by capitalising the super profit directly under which method?

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Q40:

Retirement/Death

Medium

common

Match List-I with List-II

At the time of retirement following Transactions took place. Chose the correct treatment

List-IList-II
(Particulars )(Treatment )
(A) Asset taken over by the partner(I) Debit side of Revaluation A/C
(B) Increase in Assets(II) Written off amongst old partners in old ratio
(C) Unrecorded Liability(III) Debit side of Partners Capital A/C
(D) Goodwill Appearing in books(IV) Credit side of Revaluation A/C

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q41:

Admission

Medium

common

X and Y are partners sharing profits in the ratio 3:2. Z is entered into the business for 1/4th share of profits, with the guarantee of minimum profits of ₹ 30,000. Profit earned by the business for the year ended March 31st, 2024 is ₹ 1,00,000. Amount of deficiency, if any, will be borne by:

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Q42:

Debentures

Medium

common

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(Particulars)(Treatment)
(A) Issue of debentures as collateral security(I) Vendor Account will be credited
(B) Issue of debenture to Public(II) Debenture Suspense Account will be debited
(C) Issue of debentures to vendor for purchase of an Asset(III) Statement of Profit and Loss will be debited
(D) Writting off Discount/Loss on Issue of Debentures(IV) Bank Account will be debited

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q43:

Debentures

Easy

common

Debentures can be issued at

(A) Par

(B) Premium

(C) Discount

(D) Transaction value

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q44:

Accounting

Easy

common

Which of the following are charges against profits?

(A) Rent paid to partners

(B) Interest on loan, paid to partners

(C) Interest on Capital

(D) Manager's commission

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q45:

Accounting

Easy

common

Which of the following is not a part of capital account under the fixed Capital Method?

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Q48:

Ratios

Easy

Financial Statements

Match List-I with List-II:

List-IList-II
(Ratio)(Formula)
(A) Current ratio(I) Market Price of a share/EPS
(B) Operating Margin Ratio(II) Current Assets/Current Liabilities
(C) Return on Capital employed(III) 100 - Operating Ratio
(D) Price earning ratio(IV) Profit before interest and tax/Capital employed X 100

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q49:

Nature/Structure

Easy

Financial Statements

Employee benefit Expenses doesn't include

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Q50:

Ratios

Easy

Financial Statements

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

Tax rate is 20%

10% long term borrowing is Rs 20,00,000

Find profit before tax and after interest

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Q51:

Overview

Easy

Computerised Accounting

Which of the following correctly represents the five foundational components of a Computerised Accounting System (CAS)?

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Q52:

Overview

Easy

Computerised Accounting

The feature of CAS that ensures better planning and access to vital information, leading to improved daily business operations, is:

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Q53:

Overview

Easy

Computerised Accounting

Why is proper classification of data necessary in a growing business using a Computerised Accounting System?

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Q54:

Overview

Easy

Computerised Accounting

Which of the following correctly represents the sequence of steps in the accounting cycle, as followed in both manual and computerised accounting systems?

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