The 'Subsequent Events' in audit refer to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Subsequent Events' in audit refer to:
A. Events before the balance sheet date
B. All future events
C. Events after auditor's report
D. Events occurring between the balance sheet date and date of auditor's report
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Auditors consider events after the reporting period up to the date of the report.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
What is an 'amended cash book' in the context of BRS?
A. A cash book updated with missing transactions and rectifications before preparing BRS
B. A cash book prepared by the bank
C. A cash book used only for petty expenses
D. A cash book updated for bank errors

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
An amended cash book adjusts for items like direct deposits, bank charges, and clerical errors in the cash book before reconciling timing differences.

Question #2
'Bills Payable' is shown under:
A. Non-current liabilities
B. Current assets
C. Current liabilities
D. Capital

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bills payable are obligations payable on demand or within a year, thus current liabilities.

Question #3
S1: In a partnership, if a new partner is admitted and brings his share of goodwill in cash, the goodwill account is credited. S2: If the goodwill account already exists in the books, it is written off among the old partners in their old profit-sharing ratio before admission. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
S1 is incorrect because AS 26 prohibits opening a goodwill account; the cash brought is credited to the old partners' capital accounts in their sacrificing ratio. S2 is correct; existing goodwill is written off in the old ratio before the new partner's admission.