The 'Cost of Control' (Goodwill) arises on consolidation when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Cost of Control' (Goodwill) arises on consolidation when:
A. Net assets are more than purchase consideration
B. Subsidiary makes loss
C. Purchase consideration is more than net assets acquired
D. Parent company pays less
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Goodwill on consolidation arises when cost of investment exceeds the fair value of net assets of subsidiary.

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Question #1
The 'Subsequent Events' in audit refer to:
A. Events before the balance sheet date
B. All future events
C. Events occurring between the balance sheet date and date of auditor's report
D. Events after auditor's report

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Auditors consider events after the reporting period up to the date of the report.

Question #2
For calculating the Current Ratio, which of the following is excluded from Current Assets?
A. Sundry Debtors
B. Cash at Bank
C. Prepaid Expenses
D. Loose Tools

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Loose tools and spares are generally excluded from current assets while calculating liquidity ratios because they cannot be easily converted into cash to pay off liabilities.

Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a step in the accounting cycle?
A. Posting
B. Preparing a budget
C. Journalizing
D. Preparing a trial balance

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Budgeting is a management accounting tool for planning, not a step in the standard financial accounting cycle which ends with financial statements.