The 'Reconciliation of Cost and Financial Accounts' is necessary because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Reconciliation of Cost and Financial Accounts' is necessary because:
A. Audit requirement
B. Tax requirement
C. Both use same principles
D. Different bases of valuation and items included lead to different profit figures
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Differences arise due to items like notional rent, depreciation method, etc., so reconciliation explains the divergence.

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Question #1
A favourable variance in materials cost indicates that:
A. Actual cost of materials was less than the standard cost
B. More material was used than budgeted
C. Material price increased in the market
D. Sales volume increased

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Favourable means beneficial to profit, which happens when actual costs are lower than standard expected costs.

Question #2
The 'Provisional Assessment' under GST can be requested when:
A. Audit is pending
B. Tax rate is not known
C. Return is delayed
D. Value of supply or rate of tax cannot be determined at the time of supply

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Provisional assessment under Section 60 allows payment of tax on a provisional basis when valuation/rate is uncertain.

Question #3
Cost Accounting defines 'Cost Centre' as:
A. A person, location, or item of equipment for which costs may be ascertained for control
B. A unit of product ready for sale
C. The bank account where funds are kept
D. The total profit of the organization

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A cost centre is a logical segment (like a department or machine) used to accumulate and trace costs for management purposes.