The 'Principal vs Agent' consideration under Ind AS 115 determines: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Principal vs Agent' consideration under Ind AS 115 determines:
A. Discounting
B. The tax rate
C. Timing of revenue
D. Whether revenue is recognised gross or net
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Principal reports revenue gross; agent reports only commission/fee.

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Question #1
Assertion (A): Under Ind AS 32, a preference share that mandates redemption by the issuer is classified as a financial liability. Reason (R): The issuer has a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset to the holder. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is false but R is true
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ind AS 32 requires classifying an instrument based on its substance. If a preference share is mandatorily redeemable, the issuer has an unavoidable contractual obligation to pay cash, making it a financial liability, not equity. R correctly explains A.

Question #2
Interest on drawings is charged to partners' capital/current accounts because:
A. It is an expense for the firm
B. It reduces partners' capital
C. It is a liability
D. It is an income for the firm

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Interest on drawings is a gain for the firm, so it is credited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account and debited to partners' capital accounts.

Question #3
Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when:
A. Cash is received
B. Order is received
C. Risks and rewards are transferred to the buyer
D. Production is completed

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
As per AS 9 (Revenue Recognition), revenue from sale of goods is recognized when significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred.