A higher dividend payout ratio indicates that a firm: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A higher dividend payout ratio indicates that a firm:
A. Distributes a larger portion of earnings to shareholders
B. Has few profitable investment opportunities
C. Retains most of its earnings for expansion
D. Is facing a liquidity crisis
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The dividend payout ratio measures the percentage of net income distributed as dividends; a higher ratio means more cash returned to shareholders.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The time value of money concept is a core element in which financial management decision?
A. Working Capital Management
B. Ratio Analysis
C. Capital Budgeting
D. Inventory Valuation

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Capital budgeting techniques like Net Present Value (NPV) discount future cash flows, fundamentally relying on the time value of money.

Question #2
The primary objective of cost accounting is:
A. To ascertain selling price
B. To prepare financial accounts
C. To calculate tax
D. To ascertain cost and control cost

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Cost accounting focuses on recording, classifying, and controlling costs to aid management decisions.

Question #3
Interest on a bank loan accrued but not paid at year-end is shown in the final accounts by:
A. Debiting P&L A/c, Adding to Bank Loan in Balance Sheet
B. Ignoring it until paid
C. Debiting Trading A/c, Deducting from Bank Loan
D. Crediting P&L A/c, Showing as an Asset

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Accrued interest is an expense for the year (Debit P&L) and an outstanding liability (Added to loan or shown separately in Balance Sheet).