The balance of the Cash Book represents: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The balance of the Cash Book represents:
A. Cash in hand only
B. Cash at bank only
C. Cash in hand and cash at bank
D. Cash in hand, cash at bank, and petty cash
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A standard triple-column cash book records both cash in hand and cash at bank transactions, so its balance represents both.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
A 'Voucher' that records a transaction involving both cash and bank is called:
A. Receipt voucher
B. Journal voucher
C. Payment voucher
D. Contra voucher

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Contra vouchers record transactions like cash deposited into bank or withdrawn from bank.

Question #2
Which of the following describes a 'Fictitious Asset'?
A. Assets without physical existence but having realizable value like patents
B. Assets created to evade taxes
C. Current assets held in foreign currency
D. Expenses/losses written off over a period of time, having no realizable value

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Fictitious assets (e.g., preliminary expenses, debit balance of P&L) are not true assets; they are unamortized expenses/losses with zero resale value.

Question #3
The term 'IFRS' stands for:
A. International Fiscal Reporting Standards
B. Indian Financial Reporting Standards
C. Indian Fiscal Reporting System
D. International Financial Reporting Standards

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
IFRS stands for International Financial Reporting Standards, issued by IASB.