Under the Companies Act 2013, the 'Serious Fraud Investigation Office' (SFIO) is empowered to investigate frauds that are: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the Companies Act 2013, the 'Serious Fraud Investigation Office' (SFIO) is empowered to investigate frauds that are:
A. Of any amount
B. Only related to listed companies
C. Above ₹10 Crores or involving public interest
D. Involving public interest
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
As per the Companies Act and related notifications, the SFIO (now often operating under the EBOW) investigates cases involving ₹10 Crores or more, or cases that involve public interest, or affect multiple states.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The 'Hedge Accounting' under Ind AS 109:
A. Aligns accounting with risk management activities, with three types: fair value, cash flow, net investment
B. Only for derivatives
C. Is prohibited
D. Only for foreign exchange

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ind AS 109 provides hedge accounting models.

Question #2
Which of the following is a nominal account?
A. Ramesh Account
B. Capital Account
C. Rent Account
D. Building Account

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rent Account represents an expense, which is a nominal account. The rule is 'Debit all expenses and losses, credit all incomes and gains'.

Question #3
The term 'Variance' in budgetary control refers to:
A. The cost of production
B. The profit margin
C. The total budget
D. The difference between budgeted and actual performance

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Variance is the difference between the budgeted (standard) cost or revenue and the actual cost or revenue, used for performance evaluation.