The 'Quick Ratio' excludes inventory because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Quick Ratio' excludes inventory because:
A. Inventory is a fixed asset
B. Inventory is not an asset
C. Inventory is never sold
D. Inventory may not be easily convertible into cash
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Quick ratio considers only quick assets (liquid), inventory is less liquid, so excluded.

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Question #1
S1: In the Single Entry System, a Statement of Affairs is prepared instead of a Balance Sheet. S2: The Statement of Affairs is prepared to ascertain the profit or loss. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Single Entry System is incomplete, so a Statement of Affairs (similar to a Balance Sheet) is prepared to find the capital at a given date. Profit or loss is ascertained by comparing opening and closing capital, not directly from the Statement of Affairs. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #2
The 'ICAI' issues:
A. Laws
B. Tax rules
C. Accounting Standards (AS) and Ind AS for non-corporate entities
D. Company rules

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
ICAI formulates Accounting Standards (AS) and recommends Ind AS, but MCA notifies Ind AS.

Question #3
A company issues 20,000 equity shares of ₹10 each at a premium of ₹2 per share. Total amount received on application if full amount called on application will be:
A. ₹1,60,000
B. ₹2,00,000
C. ₹2,20,000
D. ₹2,40,000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Issue price per share = ₹10 + ₹2 = ₹12. If whole amount called on application, total = 20,000 × 12 = ₹2,40,000.