Which accounting principle requires that the same accounting methods should be used from year to year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which accounting principle requires that the same accounting methods should be used from year to year?
A. Materiality
B. Accrual
C. Consistency
D. Going concern
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Consistency ensures comparability by applying same policies consistently.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Under Activity Based Costing (ABC), costs are allocated based on:
A. Machine Hours
B. Cost Drivers
C. Volume of Production only
D. Direct Labor Hours

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ABC traces overheads to specific activities and allocates them to products based on the consumption of 'cost drivers'.

Question #2
In cost accounting, Idle Time wages are usually charged to:
A. Both B and C
B. Factory Overheads
C. Profit & Loss Account (if abnormal)
D. Direct Labor Account

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Normal idle time is charged to Factory Overheads, while abnormal idle time (e.g., strikes, power failure) is charged to the Costing P&L Account.

Question #3
The 'Performance Budget' focuses on:
A. How much money is spent
B. When the money is spent
C. Who spends the money
D. What is achieved with the money spent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It links outlays to outputs/outcomes.