The 'Profit & Loss Account' begins with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Profit & Loss Account' begins with:
A. Gross profit or gross loss brought down from Trading Account
B. Capital
C. Net sales
D. Opening stock
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Gross profit is transferred to the credit side of P&L Account; gross loss to debit side.

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Question #1
S1: Under Ind AS 109, the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model requires recognition of 12-month ECL for all financial assets initially. S2: If there is a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, lifetime ECL must be recognized. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ind AS 109 mandates a three-stage ECL model. Stage 1 requires 12-month ECL initially, and Stage 2 requires lifetime ECL if there is a significant increase in credit risk. Both statements are correct.

Question #2
A: Interest on capital is allowed only out of profits. R: If the firm incurs a loss, no interest on capital is allowed. 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:
Interest on capital is an appropriation of profit, not a charge against profit. Therefore, it is only allowed if the firm makes a profit. If there is a loss, it is not allowed. R correctly explains A.

Question #3
If closing stock is given inside the Trial Balance, it will be shown only in the:
A. Balance Sheet
B. Trading Account
C. P&L Account
D. Both Trading Account and Balance Sheet

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
If it appears inside the trial balance, the double entry is already complete (adjusted against purchases). It appears only as an asset in the Balance Sheet.