The 'Retention Period' for audit working papers is generally: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Retention Period' for audit working papers is generally:
A. No requirement
B. 10 years
C. 7 years (or as per SQC 1)
D. 1 year
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
As per ICAI's Standard on Quality Control, retention period is at least 7 years.

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Question #1
Under the partnership act, in the absence of a deed, the profit sharing ratio is:
A. Equal
B. Based on capital contribution
C. Based on service rendered
D. Determined by the court

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Indian Partnership Act, 1932, states that if there is no partnership deed, profits and losses must be shared equally among all partners.

Question #2
S1: Under Ind AS 116, short-term leases (12 months or less) and leases of low-value assets are exempt from recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. S2: For these exempt leases, the lease payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. S2 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Both statements are correct. Ind AS 116 provides a recognition exemption for short-term and low-value leases, allowing lessees to simply recognize the lease payments as an expense, typically on a straight-line basis.

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ITR-4 (Sugam) is for:
A. Companies
B. Presumptive income taxpayers
C. Partnership firms
D. Trusts

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ITR-4 is for individuals/HUFs/firms (other than LLP) having income from business/profession under presumptive taxation.