The 'Dual-purpose Test' in audit is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Dual-purpose Test' in audit is:
A. Only compliance
B. Only substantive
C. A test that serves both as a test of control and a substantive test
D. Two separate tests
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A single procedure can provide evidence on both controls and substantive assertions.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
A trader sells goods costing ₹20,000 for ₹25,000. The gross profit margin is:
A. None
B. 25%
C. 20%
D. 20% on sales? Actually profit 5,000 on sales 25,000 = 20%.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gross profit = 5,000. Gross profit ratio on sales = (5,000/25,000)*100 = 20%.

Question #2
Under the 'Net Profit Method' of goodwill valuation, goodwill is:
A. Capitalised value of super profits
B. Number of years purchase of super profits
C. Capitalised value of average profits less net tangible assets
D. Number of years purchase of average profits

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The net profit method uses a multiplier on average profits, not super profits. Capitalisation of super profits is different.

Question #3
In financial management, the 'Degree of Operating Leverage' (DOL) at a given level of sales is calculated as:
A. EBIT / Net Profit
B. Contribution / Net Profit
C. Contribution / EBIT
D. Sales / Contribution

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the sensitivity of EBIT to changes in sales. It is calculated as Contribution divided by EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes).