An amount received from a debtor whose account was previously written off as bad debt is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An amount received from a debtor whose account was previously written off as bad debt is:
A. Credited to Debtor's A/c
B. Credited to Bad Debts Recovered A/c
C. Debited to Bad Debts A/c
D. Credited to Sales A/c
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It represents a new gain and is credited to Bad Debts Recovered, a nominal account, without reopening the debtor's account.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Which of the following statements regarding a Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) is TRUE?
A. It is prepared by the bank manager.
B. It updates the cash book balances.
C. It is prepared on a specific date to reconcile the balances.
D. It is a part of the double-entry system.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A BRS is prepared by the account holder (customer) on a specific date to explain differences between the cash book and pass book. It is a statement, not an account, so it does not involve journal entries.

Question #2
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the accounting equation? 1. The equation always holds true under the double entry system. 2. Purchase of goods on credit increases assets and liabilities. 3. Payment to creditors decreases assets and increases liabilities. 4. Introduction of capital by the proprietor increases both assets and capital.
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Statement 3 is incorrect because payment to creditors decreases both assets (cash/bank) and liabilities (creditors). 1, 2, and 4 are correct.

Question #3
In journal, a compound entry involves:
A. One debit and one credit only
B. More than one debit or more than one credit
C. Only nominal accounts
D. Only two accounts

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A compound journal entry has more than one debit or more than one credit, affecting multiple accounts.