When starting a BRS with a debit balance as per the Cash Book, cheques issued but not yet presented for payment should be: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

When starting a BRS with a debit balance as per the Cash Book, cheques issued but not yet presented for payment should be:
A. Divided
B. Deducted
C. Added
D. Ignored
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
These cheques decreased the cash book balance but not the pass book. To match the pass book, they must be added back.

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An 'Error of Principle' occurs when:
A. A capital expenditure is treated as revenue expenditure
B. Posting to wrong personal account
C. A transaction is completely omitted
D. Wrong amount is posted

Correct Answer: Option A


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Error of principle violates accounting principles, e.g., incorrect classification between capital and revenue.

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A. A is false but R is true
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C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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A. Rectification entry
B. Adjusting entry
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Correct Answer: Option C


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