Provision for doubtful debts is created based on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Provision for doubtful debts is created based on:
A. Convention of consistency
B. Convention of disclosure
C. Convention of conservatism
D. Convention of materiality
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Creating provision for doubtful debts is an application of conservatism, anticipating possible losses.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
In a three-column cash book, the discount columns are:
A. Balanced like cash columns
B. Totalled but not balanced
C. Transferred to suspense account
D. Ignored at month end

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Discount Allowed and Discount Received are separate nominal accounts. Their columns are only totalled and posted directly to the respective ledger accounts.

Question #2
In a journal entry, a brief explanation of the transaction written below the entry is called:
A. Voucher
B. Folio
C. Posting
D. Narration

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Narration is a short description of the transaction written in brackets immediately below the journal entry.

Question #3
Which of the following describes 'Deferred Revenue Expenditure'?
A. Payment of outstanding wages
B. Heavy initial advertising campaign for a new product
C. Buying a building
D. Routine repairs to machinery

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It is a revenue expense whose benefit is expected to extend beyond one accounting period, so it is amortized over a few years.