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 #1161
The main difference between cash basis and accrual basis is:
A. Use of vouchers
B. Timing of recognition of revenues and expenses
C. Trial balance preparation
D. Recording of transactions

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Cash basis recognises on cash flow; accrual on earning/incurring.

Question #1162
Social accounting is mandatory for:
A. All public sector units
B. All banks
C. All companies
D. No universal mandate, but some large entities voluntarily disclose

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Social accounting is largely voluntary except for some mandated disclosures like CSR.

Question #1163
A 'Social Audit' differs from financial audit as it:
A. Is done by a chartered accountant only
B. Is for tax purposes
C. Examines social and environmental performance
D. Ignores stakeholders

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Social audit evaluates non-financial aspects like social impact.

Question #1164
Under single entry system, it is often difficult to prepare:
A. Personal accounts
B. Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet
C. Cash account
D. Debtors list

Correct Answer: Option B


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

Question #1165
PFMS integrates with which system for Direct Benefit Transfer?
A. Core Banking System
B. Both A and B
C. Aadhaar Payment Bridge
D. Only UPI

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
PFMS uses the banking network and Aadhaar-based payments for DBT.

Question #1166
The 'Indian Financial Management System' for central government is managed by:
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D. Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CGA is the principal advisor on accounting matters for the Union Government.

Question #1167
The 'Exchequer Control' in government accounting means:
A. Withdrawal of funds only as per parliamentary grants
B. Free spending
C. Only tax collection
D. No control over expenditure

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Exchequer control ensures government spending is in accordance with approved grants.

Question #1168
Under GST, the 'Taxable Event' is:
A. Production
B. Manufacture
C. Supply of goods or services
D. Sale

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
GST is levied on 'supply' rather than manufacture or sale alone.

Question #1169
The 'Dual GST' model in India comprises:
A. CGST and SGST/UTGST
B. CGST and IGST
C. Only IGST
D. Only CGST

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Dual GST includes Central GST and State GST simultaneously on intra-state supplies.

Question #1170
The 'Place of Supply' for inter-state supply is:
A. The state where movement terminates
B. Location of supplier
C. Any state
D. Location of recipient

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
For inter-state, place of supply generally is the destination state.

Question #1171
The 'Time of Supply' for services under forward charge, if invoice issued within prescribed period, is:
A. Due date of payment
B. Date of invoice or date of provision of service, whichever is earlier
C. Date of payment
D. Date of completion of service

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Time of supply is earliest of date of invoice or date of payment (if invoice not issued within period, date of provision).

Question #1172
The 'Composition Scheme' under GST is not available to:
A. Manufacturers
B. Restaurants not serving alcohol
C. Service providers (except restaurant) with aggregate turnover above ₹50 lakh
D. Traders

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Composition scheme for services is restricted to certain categories with turnover up to ₹50 lakh.

Question #1173
The GST 'E-invoicing' is mandatory for taxpayers with aggregate turnover above:
A. ₹10 crore
B. ₹1 crore
C. ₹5 crore
D. ₹20 crore

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
As per recent notifications, e-invoicing is applicable for turnover exceeding ₹5 crore.

Question #1174
The 'Input Tax Credit' on capital goods under GST is available:
A. Not allowed
B. Spread over the useful life
C. Only on goods up to ₹5,000
D. 100% in the first year

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ITC on capital goods can be availed fully in the year of purchase, except for certain blocked credits.

Question #1175
The 'Integrated Tax' (IGST) is levied and collected by:
A. Local bodies
B. State government
C. Central government
D. Both centre and state

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
IGST is levied by the central government on inter-state supplies and imports.

Question #1176
The 'Advance Tax' payment schedule for a non-corporate assessee is:
A. 15th March only
B. 15th June, 15th September, 15th December, 15th March
C. 31st March only
D. 15th September, 15th December, 15th March

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
For non-corporate taxpayers, advance tax is due in four instalments: 15th June (15%), Sept (45%), Dec (75%), March (100%) of tax due.

Question #1177
The 'Presumptive Taxation' under Section 44AD is at 8% of turnover for:
A. Eligible businesses with turnover up to ₹2 crore
B. Companies
C. All businesses
D. LLPs

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Section 44AD applies to resident individuals/HUFs/firms (except LLP) carrying on eligible business.

Question #1178
The 'Minimum Alternate Tax' (MAT) rate for companies is:
A. 15% (plus surcharge and cess)
B. 22%
C. 18.5%
D. 15%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
MAT is 15% of book profits (plus surcharge and cess).

Question #1179
The 'GST Compensation Cess' is levied to compensate states for:
A. Excess expenditure
B. Loan repayment
C. Natural calamities
D. Loss of revenue due to GST implementation

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Compensation cess compensates states for revenue shortfall during the transition period.

Question #1180
The 'Budget' is presented in Parliament by:
A. Finance Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Speaker

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister.

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