The system of accounting where revenue is recognized only when cash is received is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The system of accounting where revenue is recognized only when cash is received is:
A. Mercantile system
B. Cash basis
C. Accrual basis
D. Hybrid system
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Under the cash basis of accounting, transactions are recorded strictly upon the actual receipt or payment of cash.

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Question #1
S1: Cheques issued but not presented for payment increase the bank balance as per the pass book. S2: Direct deposit by a customer into the bank account decreases the cash book balance. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Cheques issued but not presented decrease the pass book balance, not increase it. Direct deposit by a customer increases the pass book balance but has no immediate effect on the cash book until intimated. Both are incorrect.

Question #2
The 'Commodities Transaction Tax' (CTT) is levied on:
A. All commodities
B. Only gold
C. Non-agricultural commodity derivatives
D. Agricultural commodities

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
CTT is levied on trading in non-agricultural commodity derivatives.

Question #3
Which of the following is a 'Non-Voucher' transaction?
A. Cash sale with cash memo
B. Bank deposit with pay-in slip
C. Depreciation entry
D. Cash purchase with receipt

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Depreciation is a non-cash transaction and does not involve a source document like invoice; it's recorded via journal voucher but is not an external voucher. But the term 'non-voucher' might refer to transactions without a supporting document. Depreciation entry has no source document, so it's often a journal entry. The question is ambiguous but likely pointing to depreciation as a non-cash transaction without physical voucher. Answer A.