Accountancy and Book Keeping MCQs

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Accountancy and Book Keeping MCQs

Practice the latest Accountancy MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Explore chapter-wise multiple-choice questions covering important accounting concepts, bookkeeping, financial statements, journal entries, ledger, trial balance, depreciation, ratio analysis, partnership accounts, company accounts, and more. Perfect for Class 11 & 12, B.Com, CA Foundation, CUET, Banking, SSC, JKSSB, JKPSC and competitive exams.

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Question #701
'Borrowing Costs' eligible for capitalization are determined as per:
A. AS 16
B. AS 9
C. AS 12
D. AS 10

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
AS 16 Borrowing Costs provides guidance on capitalization of borrowing costs on qualifying assets.

Question #702
'Segment Reporting' is governed by:
A. AS 19
B. AS 18
C. AS 20
D. AS 17

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
AS 17 requires disclosure of segment-wise information for listed companies and those in the process of listing.

Question #703
The 'Related Party Disclosures' standard is:
A. AS 18
B. AS 19
C. AS 21
D. AS 17

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
AS 18 requires disclosure of transactions with related parties.

Question #704
'Earnings Per Share' is computed under:
A. AS 20
B. AS 19
C. AS 22
D. AS 21

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
AS 20 prescribes the calculation and presentation of EPS.

Question #705
'Consolidated Financial Statements' are prepared as per:
A. AS 22
B. AS 21
C. AS 18
D. AS 17

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
AS 21 deals with consolidation procedures.

Question #706
'Intangible Assets' are covered by:
A. AS 10
B. AS 28
C. AS 26
D. AS 2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
AS 26 deals with recognition, measurement, and disclosure of intangible assets.

Question #707
The 'Financial Instruments' standard is:
A. Ind AS 2
B. Ind AS 109
C. Ind AS 16
D. Ind AS 115

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ind AS 109 covers classification, measurement, and impairment of financial instruments.

Question #708
'Revenue from Contracts with Customers' is covered under:
A. AS 9
B. Ind AS 109
C. AS 7
D. Ind AS 115

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ind AS 115 provides a comprehensive framework for revenue recognition.

Question #709
The 'Expected Credit Loss' model is used in:
A. AS 2
B. AS 9
C. AS 10
D. Ind AS 109

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ind AS 109 introduces expected credit loss for impairment of financial assets.

Question #710
'Substance over Form' is a concept that means:
A. Legal form prevails
B. Transactions should be accounted for according to their economic reality
C. Transactions should be accounted for based on their legal form
D. Form is more important

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Substance over form emphasizes economic substance rather than merely legal form.

Question #711
The 'True and Fair View' is an overriding requirement of:
A. Tax returns
B. Financial statements
C. GST returns
D. Management accounts

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Financial statements must present a true and fair view of the entity's financial position and performance.

Question #712
The 'International Accounting Standards Board' (IASB) issues:
A. IFRS
B. AS
C. US GAAP
D. Ind AS

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
IASB is responsible for developing and issuing IFRS.

Question #713
The 'FASB' is the accounting standard-setting body of:
A. United States
B. India
C. Japan
D. United Kingdom

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) sets US GAAP.

Question #714
The 'Convergence' of accounting standards means:
A. No change
B. Adopting IFRS as they are
C. Modifying local standards to align with IFRS
D. Keeping different standards

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Convergence involves making domestic standards consistent with IFRS, with modifications if necessary.

Question #715
The 'Institute of Chartered Accountants of India' (ICAI) was established by:
A. SEBI
B. A resolution of Government
C. RBI
D. An Act of Parliament

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ICAI was established by the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.

Question #716
The 'ICAI' issues:
A. Laws
B. Company rules
C. Accounting Standards (AS) and Ind AS for non-corporate entities
D. Tax rules

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
ICAI formulates Accounting Standards (AS) and recommends Ind AS, but MCA notifies Ind AS.

Question #717
Which of the following is not a function of ICAI?
A. Collecting taxes
B. Issuing accounting standards
C. Regulating the profession of chartered accountants
D. Conducting CA examinations

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
ICAI is a professional body, not a tax collection agency.

Question #718
The 'Financial Reporting' under Ind AS is applicable to companies as per:
A. ICAI guideline
B. SEBI regulation
C. RBI directive
D. MCA notification

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs notifies Ind AS rules.

Question #719
A 'Shell Company' is a term used for:
A. A listed company
B. A government company
C. A company with no active business or significant assets
D. A company with substantial assets

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Shell companies exist mainly on paper with no significant operations or assets, often used for illicit activities.

Question #720
'Benami Transactions' are prohibited under:
A. Income Tax Act
B. Companies Act
C. GST Act
D. Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Benami property transactions are illegal under the Benami Act.

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