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Q1:

4 June Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Easy

Financial Statements

'Vertical analysis' is also known as: (A) Ratio Analysis (B) Cash Flow Analysis (C) Comparative Statement Analysis (D) Common Size Statement Analysis Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q2:

3 June Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Common

Which market conditions enable firms to earn higher profits?

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Q3:

29 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial Statements

The analysis of financial statements does not serve the purposes of

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Q4:

29 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Financial Statements

Net Profit after tax Rs. 60,000; 10% Long-term debt Rs.10,00,000; and Tax rate 40%. The net profit before interest and tax is:

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Q5:

29 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial Statements

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Book/Theory proposed/Characteristic, etc.) | (Author/Thinker/Name of Theory, etc.) | | (A) comparative statement | (I) study the operational results over the series of years. | | (B) common size statement. | (II) express the relationship between various items of financial statement. | | (C) trend analysis. | (III) study the relationship between two or more years. | | (D) ratio analysis. | (IV) express each item as a percentage of the common base or item. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q6:

27 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial Statements

Which of the following is not true about Comparative Statements-

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Q7:

27 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial Statements

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) Comparative statements | (I) Operating Activities | | (B) Common Size Statement | (II) Horizontal Analysis | | (C) Cash flow Analysis | (III) Debt Equity Ratio | | (D) Ratio Analysis | (IV) Vertical Analysis | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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Q8:

26 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Easy

Common

Which of the following is not a constituents of the credit policy of a business firm?

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Q9:

26 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial Statements

Arrange the following steps to prepare the Comparative Statements- (A) List out absolute figures in rupees relating to two points of time (B) Prepare the format (C) Find out the change in absolute figures by subtracting the first year from the second year and indicate the change as increase or decrease. (D) Calculate the percentage change Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q10:

24 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Financial Statements

Arrange the following outcomes in the correct order for calculating profit and loss in the common-size statement (A) Net Profit (B) Non-Operating Income (C) Revenue from Operations (D) Profit after tax Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q11:

24 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial Statements

Which among the following are the commonly used tools for financial analysis? (A) Horizontal analysis (B) Vertical analysis (C) Ratio analysis (D) Trend analysis Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q12:

22 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial Statements

Analysis simply means __________ data.

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Q13:

16 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > 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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Q14:

16 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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

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Q15:

16 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-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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Q16:

15 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Based on the information provided below, compute and answer Comparative Balance Sheet of Amrit Limited as at March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Particulars | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | Absolute Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | Percentage Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | | ----------------------------- | -------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | **I. Equity and Liabilities** | | | | | | **Shareholders’ Funds** | | | | | | Share capital | 15 | 20 | 5 | …… | | Reserves and surplus | 14 | …… | (1) | (7.14) | | **Non-current liabilities** | | | | | | Long-term borrowings | …… | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current liabilities** | | | | | | Trade payables | 2 | 3 | 1 | 50 | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** | | **II. Assets** | | | | | | **Non-current assets** | | | | | | Fixed assets | | | | | | Tangible assets | 15 | …… | 5 | 33.33 | | Intangible assets | 16 | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current assets** | | | | | | Inventories | 14 | 13 | (1) | (7.14) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | 3 | 1 | …… | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** |

The value of long term borrowings as on 31 March 2023

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Q17:

15 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Based on the information provided below, compute and answer Comparative Balance Sheet of Amrit Limited as at March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Particulars | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | Absolute Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | Percentage Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | | ----------------------------- | -------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | **I. Equity and Liabilities** | | | | | | **Shareholders’ Funds** | | | | | | Share capital | 15 | 20 | 5 | …… | | Reserves and surplus | 14 | …… | (1) | (7.14) | | **Non-current liabilities** | | | | | | Long-term borrowings | …… | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current liabilities** | | | | | | Trade payables | 2 | 3 | 1 | 50 | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** | | **II. Assets** | | | | | | **Non-current assets** | | | | | | Fixed assets | | | | | | Tangible assets | 15 | …… | 5 | 33.33 | | Intangible assets | 16 | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current assets** | | | | | | Inventories | 14 | 13 | (1) | (7.14) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | 3 | 1 | …… | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** |

What is the percentage change in share capital

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Q18:

15 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Based on the information provided below, compute and answer Comparative Balance Sheet of Amrit Limited as at March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Particulars | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | Absolute Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | Percentage Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | | ----------------------------- | -------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | **I. Equity and Liabilities** | | | | | | **Shareholders’ Funds** | | | | | | Share capital | 15 | 20 | 5 | …… | | Reserves and surplus | 14 | …… | (1) | (7.14) | | **Non-current liabilities** | | | | | | Long-term borrowings | …… | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current liabilities** | | | | | | Trade payables | 2 | 3 | 1 | 50 | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** | | **II. Assets** | | | | | | **Non-current assets** | | | | | | Fixed assets | | | | | | Tangible assets | 15 | …… | 5 | 33.33 | | Intangible assets | 16 | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current assets** | | | | | | Inventories | 14 | 13 | (1) | (7.14) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | 3 | 1 | …… | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** |

Value of reserves and surplus on 31 March 2024 stood at

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Q19:

15 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Based on the information provided below, compute and answer Comparative Balance Sheet of Amrit Limited as at March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Particulars | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | Absolute Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | Percentage Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | | ----------------------------- | -------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | **I. Equity and Liabilities** | | | | | | **Shareholders’ Funds** | | | | | | Share capital | 15 | 20 | 5 | …… | | Reserves and surplus | 14 | …… | (1) | (7.14) | | **Non-current liabilities** | | | | | | Long-term borrowings | …… | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current liabilities** | | | | | | Trade payables | 2 | 3 | 1 | 50 | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** | | **II. Assets** | | | | | | **Non-current assets** | | | | | | Fixed assets | | | | | | Tangible assets | 15 | …… | 5 | 33.33 | | Intangible assets | 16 | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current assets** | | | | | | Inventories | 14 | 13 | (1) | (7.14) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | 3 | 1 | …… | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** |

What is the value of tangible assets as on 31 March 2024

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Q20:

15 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Based on the information provided below, compute and answer Comparative Balance Sheet of Amrit Limited as at March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 (Rs. in Lakhs) | Particulars | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | Absolute Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | Percentage Increase (+) or Decrease (–) | | ----------------------------- | -------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | **I. Equity and Liabilities** | | | | | | **Shareholders’ Funds** | | | | | | Share capital | 15 | 20 | 5 | …… | | Reserves and surplus | 14 | …… | (1) | (7.14) | | **Non-current liabilities** | | | | | | Long-term borrowings | …… | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current liabilities** | | | | | | Trade payables | 2 | 3 | 1 | 50 | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** | | **II. Assets** | | | | | | **Non-current assets** | | | | | | Fixed assets | | | | | | Tangible assets | 15 | …… | 5 | 33.33 | | Intangible assets | 16 | 19 | 3 | 18.75 | | **Current assets** | | | | | | Inventories | 14 | 13 | (1) | (7.14) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | 3 | 1 | …… | | **Total** | **47** | **55** | **8** | **17.02** |

Percentage change in cash and cash equivalents

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Q21:

15 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Which of the following indicate limitation of Financial analysis:

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Q22:

15 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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The common size statements are useful, both, in intra-firm comparisons over different years and also in making inter-firm comparisons for several years. This analysis is also known as

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Q23:

15 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Which analysis is a judgemental process which aims to estimate current and past financial positions and the results of the operation of an enterprise, with primary objective of determining the best possible estimates and predictions about the future conditions?

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Q24:

15 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

From the following details, calculate net profit before tax: Net Profit after tax is Rs. 50,000; 15% Long-term debt 12,00,000; Tax rate 20%.

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Q25:

14 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Which of the following is not the tool for analysis of Financial Statements-

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Q26:

14 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Which of the following combination of statements are NOT true- (A) Financial analysis is used only by the creditors. (B) Comparative statements are the form of vertical analysis (C) The financial statements of a business enterprise include cash flow statement. (D) Ratio analysis establishes relationship between two financial statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

14 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Comprehension: Answer the next 5 questions from the passage- Following information is provided about a Firm: Share Capital : Equity (Rs.10) Rs. 4,00,000 12% Preference Rs. 1,00,000 General Reserve Rs. 1,84,000 10% Debentures Rs. 4,00,000 Current Liabilities Rs. 1,00,000 Fixed Assets Rs. 9,50,000 Current Assets Rs. 2,34,000 The market price of the share is Rs. 34 and the net profit after tax was Rs. 1,50,000, and the tax had amounted to Rs. 50,000.​

Profit before interest and tax-

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Q28:

14 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) Comparative Statements | (I) It describes the significant relationship which exists between various items of a balance sheet and a statement of profit and loss of a firm. | | (B) Common Size Statements | (II) It is a technique of studying the operational results and financial position over a series of years. | | (C) Trend Analysis | (III) These are the 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. | | (D) Ratio Analysis | (IV) These are the statements showing the profitability and financial position of a firm for different periods of time. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q29:

14 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Which of the following is True about analysis of financial statements- (A) The financial statements of a business enterprise include cash flow statement. (B) Financial analysis is used only by the creditors. (C) Comparative statements are the form of horizontal analysis. (D) Financial analysis helps an analyst to arrive at a decision. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q30:

14 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Financial analysis is useful and important to different users. Which of the following is not the user of Financial analysis:

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Q31:

13 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Choose the correct statements - (A) The financial statements of a business enterprise include cash flow statements. (B) Common size statements and financial ratios are the two tools employed in vertical analysis. (C) Financial analysis helps an analyst to arrive at a decision. (D) Comparative statements are the form of vertical analysis. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q32:

13 May Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Choose a pair of correct statements (A) The only purpose of financial reporting is to keep the managers informed about the progress of operations. (B) Analysis of data provided in the financial statements is termed as financial analysis. (C) Long-term borrowings are concerned about the ability of a firm to discharge its obligations to pay interest and repay the principal amount. (D) The ratio reflects quantitative and qualitative aspects of the results. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q33:

13 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Excess value of net assets over purchase consideration at the time of purchase of business is credited to

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Q34:

13 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) Comparative Statements | (I) These are the 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. | | (B) Common Size Statements: | (II) It is a technique of studying the operational results and financial position over a series of years. | | (C) Trend Analysis | (III) It describes the significant relationship which exists between various items of a balance sheet and a statement of profit and loss of a firm. | | (D) Ratio Analysis | (IV) These are the 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. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q35:

13 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Which statements are true- (A) The financial statements of a business enterprise include cash flow statement. (B) Comparative statements are the form of horizontal analysis. (C) Ratio analysis help business in identifying the problem areas. (D) Financial analysis is used only by the creditors. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q36:

CUET Accountancy 2024 Slot 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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<ul> <li> (A) Expressed as a percentage on revenue from operation </li> <li> (B) Horizontal analysis </li> <li> (C) Vertical analysis </li> <li> (D) Expressed as a percentage on total assets </li> </ul>

Which one of the following are correct in connection with the Common Size Statement?

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Q37:

20 June Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Easy

Which of the following item is not a tool of financial statement analysis?

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Q38:

20 June Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

Match List I with List II | LIST I | LIST II | |---|---| | A. Horizontal Analysis | I. Common size statement | | B. Vertical Analysis | II. Comparative statement | | C. External Analysis | III. Access to all published and unpublished information | | D. Internal analysis | IV. Access only to published information | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q39:

28 May Shift 1

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Common Size Statements are also known as :

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Q40:

30 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Identify the correct sequence to find out profit after tax while preparing comparative income statement A. Deduct expenses B. Find out total revenue by adding other incomes to revenue from operations C. Find out profit after tax D. Deduct tax E. Calculate profit before tax Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q41:

30 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Common size analysis is also known as

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Q42:

30 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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While preparing common-size Balance sheet, each item of Balance sheet is expressed as % of

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Q43:

23 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Rearrange the following items in a sequence while preparing common size statement. (A) Calculate percentage of the total as per common base (B) Prepare the format of Balance sheet and Profit and Loss A/c (C) List out absolute figures in rupees at two points of time (D) Choose a common base Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Q44:

23 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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The commonly used Techniques of financial Statements Analysis includes : (A) Common size statements (B) Ratio Analysis (C) Trend Analysis (D) Capital Budgeting Statement Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Q45:

20 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

Medium

In common size statement, if revenue from operations are Rs. 23,00,000 and other incomes are Rs. 3,00,000, then the percentage of 'Total Revenue from Operations' to 'Revenue from operations' will be:

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Q46:

20 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Comparative Statements are also known as:

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Q47:

8 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Horizontal analysis is known as:

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Q48:

8 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Comparative statements are the form of:

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Q49:

8 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Vertical analysis uses financial data of a company for:

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Q50:

8 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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The main objective of common size statement of profit and loss is:

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Q51:

8 Aug Shift 2

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The comparative financial statements show:

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Q52:

8 Aug Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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Common size statements are the form of:

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Q53:

15 July Shift 2

Financial Statements > Analysis

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The term Financial Analysis includes

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Q54:

15 July Shift 2

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Common Size Statement are also known as:

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CUET Accountancy Past Year Questions (Topic-Wise):

Computerised Accounting

  • Overview
  • Graphs & Charts
  • Spreadsheet
  • Usage

Financial Statements

  • Ratios
  • Analysis
  • Nature/Structure
  • Cash Flow

Partnership

  • Retirement/Death
  • Dissolution
  • Admission
  • Accounting

Company Accounts

  • Debentures
  • Share Capital

Not-for-Profit

  • Accounting
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