The 'Variable Lease Payments' that depend on an index or rate: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Variable Lease Payments' that depend on an index or rate:
A. Are capitalised only if fixed
B. Are always expensed
C. Are included in the lease liability initially measured using the index/rate at commencement date
D. Are excluded from lease liability
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Variable payments based on index/rate are included; those based on performance/usage are excluded.

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Question #1
S1: Under Ind AS 36, an impairment loss recognized in prior periods for an asset other than goodwill must be reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset's recoverable amount. S2: The increased carrying amount of an asset due to reversal of an impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S2 only
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Both statements are correct as per Ind AS 36. Impairment losses (except for goodwill) must be reversed when conditions change, but the asset's carrying amount cannot exceed its hypothetical carrying amount (net of depreciation) had no impairment occurred.

Question #2
In cost accounting, marginal cost is equal to:
A. Fixed cost + Variable cost
B. Prime cost + Variable overheads
C. Total cost - Fixed cost
D. Total cost - Profit

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Marginal cost represents the total variable cost of production, which is the sum of prime cost (direct material, labor, expenses) and variable overheads.

Question #3
A Trial Balance shows a difference of ₹5,000 debit side excess. This difference is transferred to:
A. Capital A/c
B. Profit & Loss A/c
C. Suspense A/c (Credit)
D. Suspense A/c (Debit)

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
If debit side is more, credit side is short. To balance, Suspense Account is credited. So, Suspense A/c (Credit) ₹5,000.