Which accounting system violates the matching principle? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which accounting system violates the matching principle?
A. Cash System
B. Fund-based System
C. Mercantile System
D. Accrual System
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The cash system violates the matching principle because it does not match the revenues of a specific period with the expenses incurred to generate them.

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Question #1
S1: Revaluation Account is a real account. S2: Revaluation Account is prepared to show the effect of revaluation on partners' capital. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S2 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Revaluation Account is a nominal account, not a real account, as it records expenses and incomes related to revaluation. Its purpose is indeed to show the net effect on partners' capital. S1 is incorrect, S2 is correct.

Question #2
Which budget estimates the amount of cash receipts and cash payments during the budget period?
A. Production Budget
B. Cash Budget
C. Capital Budget
D. Sales Budget

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A cash budget forecasts the cash inflows and outflows to ensure the firm has adequate liquidity to operate.

Question #3
In a journal entry, if an asset is destroyed by fire and fully insured, which account is debited?
A. Asset Account
B. Insurance Company (Claim) Account
C. Profit & Loss Account
D. Sales Account

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Because the loss is fully insured, the insurance company becomes a debtor for the claim amount, hence debited.