Wages paid for the erection of a new boiler should be debited to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Wages paid for the erection of a new boiler should be debited to:
A. Trading Account
B. Repairs Account
C. Wages Account
D. Boiler (Machinery) Account
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Capitalizing erection costs is required under standard accounting principles, so it is debited to the specific asset account.

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Question #1
Public Financial Management System (PFMS) in India is primarily used for:
A. Corporate financial reporting
B. Tax collection only
C. Stock market regulation
D. Government financial transactions and fund tracking

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PFMS is a government portal for tracking fund disbursement, ensuring transparency and efficiency in public financial management.

Question #2
Which of the following is a 'Non-Voucher' transaction?
A. Cash sale with cash memo
B. Depreciation entry
C. Cash purchase with receipt
D. Bank deposit with pay-in slip

Correct Answer: Option B


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.

Question #3
A change in depreciation method is treated as:
A. Change in accounting policy
B. Prior period item
C. Extraordinary item
D. Error

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Change in depreciation method is a change in accounting policy, requiring retrospective application as per AS 5.