Which of the following transactions will not affect the total of the Balance Sheet? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following transactions will not affect the total of the Balance Sheet?
A. Payment to a creditor
B. Purchase of machinery on credit
C. Cash deposited into bank
D. Sale of goods on credit at a profit
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cash to bank is just a change in composition of assets; total assets unchanged. Other transactions change total assets/liabilities.

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Question #1
Assertion (A): Under Ind AS 16, land and buildings are separable assets and are accounted for separately. Reason (R): Land generally has an infinite useful life, whereas buildings have a limited useful life. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ind AS 16 requires separate accounting for land and buildings because they have different useful lives. Land is usually not depreciated (infinite life), while buildings are depreciated over their finite useful lives. R correctly explains A.

Question #2
Which book of original entry is used for recording the purchase of assets on credit?
A. Cash Book
B. Sales Book
C. Journal Proper
D. Purchases Book

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Purchases Book only records credit purchases of trading goods. Credit purchases of assets are recorded in the Journal Proper.

Question #3
The 'Concept of OCI' (Other Comprehensive Income) was introduced to:
A. Bypass profit and loss for all items
B. Hide losses
C. Report certain gains and losses outside profit or loss to present a more comprehensive view
D. Reduce tax

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
OCI captures unrealised gains/losses and re-measurements not routed through P&L.