Under the Companies Act, 2013, a company must maintain its books of accounts on which basis? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the Companies Act, 2013, a company must maintain its books of accounts on which basis?
A. Cash basis
B. Accrual basis
C. Tax basis
D. Hybrid basis
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Section 128 of the Companies Act, 2013, mandates that companies must maintain books of accounts on an accrual basis and according to the double-entry system.

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Question #1
Which of the following is an example of an 'Artificial Personal Account'?
A. Ramesh's Account
B. Reliance Industries Ltd. Account
C. Capital Account
D. Outstanding Wages Account

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Corporations and companies are artificial persons created by law, distinguishing them from natural persons (Ramesh) or representative accounts.

Question #2
If a debtor becomes insolvent and only 60 paise in a rupee is recovered from his debt of Rs 5,000, the Bad Debts account is debited by:
A. Rs 8,000
B. Rs 3,000
C. Rs 2,000
D. Rs 5,000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Amount recovered = 60% of 5,000 = Rs 3,000. The irrecoverable amount (Bad Debt) is 40% of 5,000 = Rs 2,000.

Question #3
A: Errors of complete omission do not affect the Trial Balance. R: In an error of complete omission, neither the debit nor the credit aspect is recorded. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
An error of complete omission means the transaction is not recorded at all. Since neither debit nor credit is entered, the total debits and credits remain equal, and the Trial Balance still agrees. R correctly explains A.