Q1:
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Easy
common
At the time of retirement of a partner, Advertisement Suspense A/c appearing in the balance sheet would be :
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Easy
common
At the time of retirement of a partner, Advertisement Suspense A/c appearing in the balance sheet would be :
Company Accounts
Debentures
Easy
common
The number of debentures to be issued to the vendor against purchase of machinery, will be calculated as follows:
Partnership
Admission
Medium
common
Self - generated goodwill
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Easy
common
If company has not received minimum subscription , the company shall forthwith refund the entire subscription amount received. If a delay occurs
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Medium
common
On the death of a partner, his share of loss in the firm from the last balance sheet till the date of his death is transferred to:
Partnership
Dissolution
Medium
common
When the firm is dissolved, its books of account are to be closed and the profit or loss arising on realisation of its assets and discharge of liabilities is to be computed. For this purpose, a Realisation Account is prepared. Identify correct statements related to Realisation Account.
A. Transfer all assets (other than cash in hand, bank balance and fictitious assets, if any), and all external liabilities to this account.
B. The balance in this account is not transferred to partners' capital accounts in the profit sharing ratio.
C. The balance in this account is transferred to partners' capital accounts in the profit sharing ratio.
D. Ascertain the net effect (profit or loss) of realisation of assets and payment of liabilities.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Hard
common
The directors of Roly Paper Limited decided that 400 equity shares of Rs.100 each be forfeited for non-payment of the second and final call of Rs.30 per share. Out of these, 150 shares were re-issued at Rs.50 per share to Mohita. Necessary journal entry for Profit on reissue forfeited shares transferred to capital reserve will be?
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Hard
common
MOTI, CHOTI and GUDDU are partners in a firm sharing profits according to their capitals. Their capitals as on April 1, 2025 were Rs. 1,80,000; Rs. 1,40,000; and Rs. 1,40,000 respectively. MOTI retired on above date. Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 92,000 and the retiring partner's share is adjusted through the capital accounts of remaining partners. Correct Journal entry for recording effect of goodwill in the books of the firm will be:
Partnership
Accounting
Medium
common
Accounting treatment for partnership firm is similar to that of a sole proprietorship business with the exception of the following aspects:
A. The preparation of financial statements
B. Maintenance of Partners' Capital Accounts
C. Adjustments for Wrong Appropriation of Profits in the Past
D. Distribution of Profit and Loss among the partners
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Partnership
Admission
Medium
common
Amrita and Pritam are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They admitted Manya as a new partner for 1/3rd share. The new profit sharing ratio between Amrita and Pritam will be 1:1. Calculate their sacrificing ratio.
Partnership
Accounting
Easy
common
The clauses of partnership deed:
Partnership
Admission
Easy
common
At the time of admission of a new partner, general reserve appearing in the old balance sheet is transferred to:
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Medium
common
" A creditor of Rs. 100 is not likely to claim his money and is to be written off (creditors of 99,000 were appearing in the balance sheet) at the time of death of a partner"
Journal entry for this would be :
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Medium
common
On retirement/death of a partner, the remaining partner(s) who have gained due to change in profit sharing ratio should compensate the:
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Medium
common
The balance in 'Calls in Advance' account is shown as a separate item under the title Equity and Liabilities in the company's balance sheet, identify the same.
Partnership
Dissolution
Easy
common
At the suit of a partner, the court may order a partnership firm to be dissolved on which of the following ground?
Partnership
Admission
Easy
common
"When the value of goodwill is not given at the time of admission of a new partner. In such a situation it has to be inferred from the arrangement of the capital and profit sharing ratio."
Identify the method of valuation of goodwill being highlighted in above statement.
Partnership
Dissolution
Medium
common
At the time of dissolution of firm, the following information is provided
| Rs. | |
|---|---|
| Sundry debtors | 21,500 |
| Less: Provision for doubtful debts | 500 |
| 21,000 |
Debtors realised at a discount of 5%,
Journal entry for realisation of debtors would be :
Partnership
Accounting
Medium
common
Which of the following item will not be shown on the credit of partner's current A/c?
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Easy
common
In case of company limited by shares,
Partnership
Admission
Easy
common
"At the time of admission of a partner, provision for doubtful debts is found to be in excess."
Record this in the books of the firm.
Company Accounts
Debentures
Hard
common
Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr. 210,000
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. 10,000
To 9% Debenture A/c 2,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c 10,000
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c 10,000
(Debenture application money transferred to debentures account)
Accountant has passed the above journal entry. Identify the correct situation of terms and conditions of issue and redemption of debentures,
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Easy
common
Arrange following important steps being used in the procedure of share issue:
A. Receipt of Applications
B. Allotment of shares
C. Issue of Prospectus
D. Receipt of Minimum subscription
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Medium
common
Manoj, Suresh and Vaibhav were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:1:4. Vaibhav decides to retire on June 30, 2025. Profit share of Vaibhav till the date of his retirement is to be calculated on the basis of firm's last year profit which is Rs. 1,00,000. The new profit sharing ratio is 1:1. Vaibhav's share of profit for the period from April 01 to June 30, 2025 will be:
Partnership
Dissolution
Medium
common
According to Section 48 of Indian Partnership Act, amount realized from assets, along with contributions from partners, if required, to make up deficiencies of capital shall be utilized in a particular order:
A. To pay off unsecured loan.
B. In settlement of capital account balances.
C. To pay off secured loan.
D. The surplus, if any, is divided among partners in their profit-sharing ratio.
Choose correct answer from options given below:
Partnership
Admission
Medium
common
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Increase in the value of each asset will be shown | I. | it indicates net gain, which will be transferred to the capital accounts of the old partners in old ratio. |
| B. If the closing balance of revaluation account shows a credit balance then | II. | it indicates net loss which will be transferred to the capital accounts of the old partners in old ratio. |
| C. Decrease in the value of each asset will be shown | III. | on credit side of Revaluation account |
| D. If the closing balance of revaluation account shows a debit balance then | IV. | on debit side of Revaluation account |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Easy
common
Discount allowed on the reissue of forfeited shares is
Partnership
Dissolution
Medium
common
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. The accumulated profits and reserves are transferred to | I. | No journal entry |
| B. In case of dissolution partner's capital accounts are closed through | II. | Bank Account |
| C. Unrecorded assets are transferred to | III. | Partners' Capital Accounts |
| D. For settlement of the creditor's through transfer of assets in full and final settlement of his account | IV. | Realisation Account |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Partnership
Accounting
Hard
common
Nagina, Pratap and Himesh are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. The partnership deed provides for charging interest on drawings @ 5% p.a. The drawings of Nagina, Pratap and Himesh during the year ending March 31, 2025 amounted to Rs. 40,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively. After the final accounts have been prepared, it was discovered that interest on drawings has not been taken into consideration. Give necessary adjusting journal entry.
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Hard
common
Antra Ltd. invited applications for 30,000 Shares of Rs. 100 each at a premium of Rs. 30 per share payable as follows: On Application Rs. 40 (including Rs.10 premium), On Allotment Rs. 30 (including Rs.10 premium), On First Call Rs. 30, On Second and Final Call Rs. 30 (including Rs.10 premium). Applications were received for 35,000 shares and a pro rata allotment was made. Excess application money was utilized towards the sum due on allotment. Vijaya to whom 60 shares were allotted, failed to pay the allotment money and his shares were forfeited immediately after allotment.
Allotment money not received on Vijaya's shares will be:
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Easy
common
Certain sequence is followed at the time of death of a partner and settlement of his account. Arrange them in proper order:
A. Ascertain his/ her adjusted capital, after all adjustments.
B. Opening balance of his/ her capital account.
C. Transfer adjusted amount payable to his /her legal executors.
D. Amount paid to legal executors.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Hard
common
Champa, Roma and Sunakshi are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Roma retires, the new profit sharing ratio between Champa and Sunakshi will be 1:1. The goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 4,00,000, Roma's share of goodwill will be adjusted:
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Medium
common
Arun, Bijay and Harish are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratios of 8:5:3. It is felt that Bijay will no more be able to actively participate in the affairs of the firm. Hence, with effect from April 1, 2025, they decided that, in future they will share the profits in the ratio of 2:1:2. Bijay will:
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Easy
common
Applications Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) is a process developed by.......................to apply for subscribing to IPOs and Rights Issue etc. of securities.
Partnership
Admission
Medium
common
Arrange the following steps being used in calculating goodwill of the firm by Capitalisation of Super Profits.
A. Calculate normal profits on capital employed and average profit for past years.
B. Multiply the super profits by the required rate of return multiplier, i.e. Goodwill = Super Profits × 100/Normal Rate of Return
C. Calculate super profits by deducting normal profits from average profits.
D. Calculate capital of the firm, which is equal to total assets (excluding goodwill and fictitious assets) minus outside liabilities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Partnership
Accounting
Medium
common
Anu and Shikha are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. Their capital accounts showed balances of Rs. 1,50,000 and Rs. 2,00,000 respectively on April 01, 2024. The partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 8% p.a. and the firm earned a profit of Rs. 21,000 during the year. Show the calculation of interest on capital for the year ending March 31, 2025, by which Anu and Shikha would be:
Partnership
Retirement/Death
Medium
common
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Preparation of Profit & Loss Suspense A/c | I. | Admission of a partner |
| B. When firm requires additional capital or managerial help or both for the expansion of its business | II. | Change in the existing agreement |
| C. This happens on account of a change in the existing partners' role in the firm. | III. | Retirement of an existing partner |
| D. It means withdrawal by a partner from the business of the firm which may be due to his bad health, old age or change in business interests. | IV. | Death of a partner |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Medium
common
A private company is one which by its articles of association:
A. Limits the number of its members to 200 (excluding its employees);
B. Limits the number of its members to 200 (including its employees);
C. Restricts the right to transfer its shares;
D. Must have at least 2 persons, except in case of one person company;
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Partnership
Admission
Easy
common
For the right to acquire share in the assets and profits of the partnership firm, the new partner brings:
Partnership
Admission
Medium
common
"Goodwill is the value of the reputation of a firm in respect of the profits expected in future over and above the normal profits." Which of the following statements are incorrect in the context of goodwill?
A. It is tangible asset.
B. Goodwill exists only when the firm earns super profits.
C. It is intangible asset.
D. Goodwill tends to be low if the business is centrally located or is at a place having heavy customer traffic,
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Partnership
Admission
Easy
common
Sacrifice by partners means ________
Company Accounts
Debentures
Easy
common
Discount on issue of debentures to be written off within (A)............ months of the balance sheet date or the period of operating cycle is shown under 'Other Current Assets' and the part which is to be written off after (B)........... months of balance sheet is shown under 'Other Non-Current Assets'.
Company Accounts
Debentures
Medium
common
Suppose debentures are issued for consideration other than cash, debentures may:
A. Not be issued at discount
B. Be issued at par
C. Be issued at a premium
D. Be issued at a discount
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Easy
common
____________is available only for the creditors on winding up of the company
Company Accounts
Share Capital
Medium
common
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Section 43 of Companies Act, 2013 | I. | Calls in advance |
| B. Interest @10% p.a | II. | One person company |
| C. Section 2(62) of Companies Act, 2013 | III. | Preference shares and Equity shares |
| D. Interest @12% p.a | IV. | Calls in Arrear |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Financial Statements
Cash Flow
Medium
Financial Statements
From the following information, calculate cash flows from financing activities:
| April 1,2025 | March 31,2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term Loans | Rs. 2,00,000 | Rs. 2,50,000 |
During the year, the company repaid a loan of Rs. 1,00,000.
Financial Statements
Nature/Structure
Medium
Financial Statements
Show the following items of Current Assets in accordance with the manner prescribed in the revised Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.
A. Cash and cash equivalents
B. Current investments
C. Trade receivables
D. Inventories
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Financial Statements
Cash Flow
Medium
Financial Statements
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Demand deposits with banks is | I. | Cash flow from operating activities |
| B. Cash receipts from royalties, fees, commissions and other revenues | II. | Cash flow from investing activities |
| C. Interest received in cash from loans and advances | III. | Cash flow from financing activities |
| D. Cash proceeds from issuing shares | IV. | Cash and cash equivalents |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Financial Statements
Ratios
Medium
Financial Statements
The current ratio is 2 : 1. Which of the following transaction would improve current ratio of a company?
Financial Statements
Ratios
Easy
Financial Statements
The two basic measures of liquidity are:
Computerised Accounting
Overview
Easy
Computerised Accounting
The need of Codification is :
Computerised Accounting
Spreadsheet
Easy
Computerised Accounting
Which key combination collapses the ribbon?
Computerised Accounting
Overview
Medium
Computerised Accounting
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Numbers and/or letters are assigned in consecutive order. | I. | Block code |
| B. A range of numbers is partitioned into a desired number of sub-ranges and each sub-range is allotted to a specific group. | II. | Sequential Code |
| C. Consists of alphabets or abbreviations as symbols to codify a piece of information. | III. | Data Vault |
| D. Software provides additional security through data encryption | IV. | Mnemonic code |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Computerised Accounting
Graphs & Charts
Medium
Computerised Accounting
Arrange the following steps in order to prepare a chart :
A. Move (resize) a chart and Save a chart.
B. Enter data in a worksheet with proper column and row titles and Create a basic chart using the pattern from the panel available on top of worksheet in Chart groups' option.
C. Show or hide a legend. Display or hide chart axes or gridlines.
D. Change the layout or style of chart and Add or remove titles or data labels.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Computerised Accounting
Overview
Easy
Computerised Accounting
Every accounting software ensures data security, safety and confidentiality. Therefore, every software provides the following:
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