In cost accounting, 'Cost Unit' means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In cost accounting, 'Cost Unit' means:
A. A location where costs are incurred
B. A unit of product or service for which cost is ascertained
C. An expense head
D. A group of costs
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cost unit is a quantitative unit of product or service for which costs are determined, e.g., per ton, per km.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
A 'Funds Flow Statement' shows:
A. Changes in financial position between two periods
B. Profit for the year
C. Cash inflows and outflows
D. Changes in working capital

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Funds flow statement explains the change in financial position (working capital) between two balance sheets.

Question #2
S1: Internal audit is a part of internal control. S2: Internal audit is conducted by external auditors. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S1 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Internal audit is a continuous appraisal system and a vital component of the internal control framework. It is conducted by the management's own staff or appointed internal auditors, not by external statutory auditors. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #3
Which of the following statements regarding the Accounting Equation is INCORRECT?
A. Assets = External Equities + Internal Equities
B. Assets = External Liabilities + Internal Liabilities
C. Assets = Liabilities + Capital
D. Assets = Capital - Liabilities

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The correct accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Capital. Therefore, Assets = Capital - Liabilities is mathematically and conceptually incorrect.