Discount Allowed is considered a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Discount Allowed is considered a:
A. Selling & Distribution Expense
B. Factory Expense
C. Direct Expense
D. Financial Expense
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Discount allowed is given to encourage prompt payment by customers, treated as a selling/administrative expense in the P&L Account.

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Question #1
A: Internal audit is a continuous process. R: Internal audit is conducted by the statutory auditor. Choose the correct option.
A. A is false but R is true
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D. A is true but R is false

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Internal audit is a continuous, ongoing appraisal system by the management. It is conducted by internal audit staff, not the statutory (external) auditor, who conducts the annual financial audit. A is true, R is false.

Question #2
In the context of the Indian Financial System, the 'Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation' (DICGC) provides insurance coverage for bank deposits up to:
A. ₹10,00,000 per depositor per bank
B. ₹5,00,000 per depositor per bank
C. ₹2,00,000 per depositor per bank
D. ₹1,00,000 per depositor per bank

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The DICGC insures all bank deposits (savings, fixed, current, recurring) up to a maximum limit of ₹5,00,000 per depositor per bank.

Question #3
The 'Assembly of the Final Audit File' should be completed within:
A. 30 days of auditor's report
B. No time limit
C. 60 days of auditor's report (as per SA 230)
D. 90 days

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The final file should be assembled within 60 days from the date of auditor's report.