Which branch of accounting focuses on historical data to present the financial position to external users? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which branch of accounting focuses on historical data to present the financial position to external users?
A. Cost Accounting
B. Management Accounting
C. Financial Accounting
D. Responsibility Accounting
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Financial accounting records past events to prepare statements like P&L and Balance Sheet for external stakeholders (investors, creditors, government).

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S1: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax. S2: GST is levied on the manufacture of goods. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S2 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GST is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the *supply* of goods and services. It replaced the tax on manufacture (Excise Duty) and tax on sale (VAT). S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #2
The primary objective of 'Tax Audit' is:
A. To certify financial statements for banks
B. To audit GST returns
C. To assess corporate governance
D. To check compliance with income tax provisions

Correct Answer: Option D


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Tax audit under Section 44AB ensures compliance with income tax law and correct reporting of income.

Question #3
According to the accounting equation, if a business borrows ₹50,000 from bank, then:
A. Assets increase, liabilities increase
B. Assets increase, capital increase
C. Assets decrease, capital decrease
D. Assets decrease, liabilities increase

Correct Answer: Option A


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