Which of the following is a non-cash item in the Profit & Loss Account? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a non-cash item in the Profit & Loss Account?
A. Depreciation
B. Salaries paid
C. Rent paid
D. Commission paid
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Depreciation is a non-cash expense, as no cash outflow occurs.

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Question #1
The 'Monetary Policy Committee' (MPC) in India decides the:
A. Repo rate and other monetary policy instruments
B. Tax rates
C. Budget allocation
D. Fiscal deficit target

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
MPC is responsible for setting the policy repo rate to achieve inflation target.

Question #2
A: Fixed overheads are ignored in marginal costing. R: Marginal costing only considers variable costs for decision making. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. A is false but R is true
D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
In marginal costing, fixed overheads are treated as period costs and are not included in the cost of production. This is because marginal costing focuses on variable costs for short-term decision making. Both are true, but R is the underlying principle, not just an explanation of ignoring fixed costs.

Question #3
Which of the following is a 'Contingent Asset'?
A. A potential asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed by future events not wholly under the entity's control
B. An asset recognized in balance sheet
C. A provision
D. A current asset

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Contingent asset is not recognized but disclosed if probable.