Which of the following adjustments would not affect the net profit of a sole trader? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following adjustments would not affect the net profit of a sole trader?
A. Interest on drawings
B. Prepaid insurance
C. Increase in provision for doubtful debts
D. Outstanding salary
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Interest on drawings is an appropriation of profit in sole proprietorship? Actually in sole proprietorship, drawings are not subject to interest unless specifically decided for managerial accounting. But in financial accounting for sole traders, interest on drawings is not charged to P&L. It reduces capital directly if considered. So it does not affect net profit. Others affect P&L.

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Question #1
S1: Ind AS 109 deals with Financial Instruments. S2: Ind AS 113 deals with Fair Value Measurement. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S2 only
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ind AS 109 prescribes the requirements for the recognition, measurement, impairment, derecognition, and hedge accounting of financial instruments. Ind AS 113 defines fair value and sets out its measurement framework. Both are correct.

Question #2
The 'Exempt Supply' under GST means:
A. Supply with concessional rate
B. Supply with 0% tax and ITC available
C. Supply on which no GST is payable but ITC not available
D. Supply not subject to GST

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Exempt supplies are not taxed and no credit of input tax is allowed.

Question #3
Which of the following transactions will not affect the total of the Balance Sheet?
A. Sale of goods on credit at a profit
B. Cash deposited into bank
C. Purchase of machinery on credit
D. Payment to a creditor

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Cash to bank is just a change in composition of assets; total assets unchanged. Other transactions change total assets/liabilities.