Which of the following is a 'period cost'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a 'period cost'?
A. Direct labour
B. Direct material
C. Rent of office building
D. Royalty on production
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Period costs are not tied to production volume and are expensed in the period incurred. Office rent is a period cost.

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Question #1
S1: The Treasury Single Account (TSA) is a unified bank account of the government. S2: Under TSA, all cash balances of various government departments are pooled together. 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:
TSA is a single consolidated bank account (usually with the RBI) where all government cash receipts are deposited and all payments are made, effectively pooling all departmental cash balances.

Question #2
If the Trial Balance does not tally, the difference is temporarily transferred to:
A. Suspense Account
B. Profit & Loss Account
C. Capital Account
D. Drawings Account

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A Suspense Account is opened temporarily to bridge the gap in a mismatched trial balance until the errors are located and rectified.

Question #3
The 'Limited Liability Partnership' (LLP) is governed by:
A. Companies Act, 2013
B. Indian Contract Act
C. Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
D. Partnership Act, 1932

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
LLP is a separate legal entity governed by LLP Act, 2008.