The term 'Window Dressing' in accounting refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Window Dressing' in accounting refers to:
A. Manipulation of financial statements to present a better picture
B. Decorating the office
C. Maintaining proper records
D. Auditing process
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Window dressing is the act of manipulating financial data to make the company's financial position appear more favorable than it actually is.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
S1: Depreciation is a non-cash expense. S2: Depreciation reduces the book value of the asset. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. S1 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Depreciation is charged to the Profit and Loss Account but does not involve any cash outflow, making it a non-cash expense. It is also credited to the Provision for Depreciation or Asset account, reducing its book value. Both are correct.

Question #2
Under Marginal Costing, stock is valued at:
A. Fixed Cost
B. Total Cost
C. Prime Cost
D. Variable Manufacturing Cost

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Marginal costing values inventory strictly on variable costs, treating fixed overheads as period costs written off immediately.

Question #3
A partner's drawings are ₹12,000 drawn evenly throughout the year. Interest on drawings @ 10% p.a. would be:
A. ₹550
B. ₹1,200
C. ₹300
D. ₹600

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
If drawings are made evenly throughout the year, average period = 6 months. Interest = 12,000 × 10% × 6/12 = ₹600.