A suspense account is opened when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A suspense account is opened when:
A. Cash book shows overdraft
B. A fraud is detected
C. Trial balance does not agree
D. Final accounts are prepared
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
When trial balance totals do not match, the difference is temporarily placed in a suspense account to allow final accounts preparation.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The Income Tax Act, 1961 classifies income under how many heads?
A. Four
B. Seven
C. Six
D. Five

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Heads of income: Salary, House property, Business/profession, Capital gains, Other sources. Total five heads.

Question #2
S1: Under GST, the 'Reverse Charge Mechanism' (RCM) is applicable on the supply of notified goods by an unregistered person to a registered person. S2: Under RCM, the recipient must pay GST using his electronic cash ledger, not the electronic credit ledger. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. S1 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Both statements are correct. RCM applies to notified goods from unregistered suppliers, and the recipient must pay the tax in cash (via the electronic cash ledger) before claiming ITC in the electronic credit ledger.

Question #3
An unearned income (income received in advance) appears in the Balance Sheet as a:
A. Current Asset
B. Contingent Liability
C. Current Liability
D. Non-Current Liability

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Income received before the service is provided creates an obligation to deliver the service, making it a current liability.