A 'Contra Entry' in the cash book involves: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 'Contra Entry' in the cash book involves:
A. Bank and discount columns
B. Cash and discount columns
C. Cash and bank columns only
D. Only bank column
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Contra entries affect both cash and bank columns (e.g., cash deposited, cash withdrawn).

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The 'Reverse Charge Mechanism' under GST means:
A. Tax is paid by the supplier
B. Tax is exempt
C. Tax is paid by the recipient of supply
D. Tax is deferred

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Under reverse charge, the liability to pay GST shifts from the supplier to the recipient.

Question #2
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A. Statement of affairs
B. Income and expenditure account
C. Trading account
D. Profit and loss account

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A. Personal accounts
B. Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet
C. Debtors list
D. Cash account

Correct Answer: Option B


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Because real and nominal accounts are incomplete, final accounts cannot be prepared directly.