Accounting Basics Quiz
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Accounting Basics Quiz

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What was the cash balance at the beginning of the period on 1st April, 2021?

  • 250 (correct)
  • 5,400
  • 1,180
  • 310
  • How much was collected from sundry debtors during the period?

  • 45,600 (correct)
  • 3,000
  • 12,000
  • 5,000
  • Which transaction contributed to the bank overdraft at the beginning of the period?

  • Bank overdraft (correct)
  • Payment to Sundry creditors
  • Cash purchases
  • Fresh Capital brought in
  • What could be the source of the cash inflow that is missing from the cash summary?

    <p>Cash sales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total amount paid to sundry creditors during the period?

    <p>26,370</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total cash balance on 31st March, 2022?

    <p>310</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not included in the cash inflow summary?

    <p>Cash purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total amount brought in as fresh capital during the period?

    <p>5,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount recorded as 'By Discount'?

    <p>1,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total value of assets on 1-4-2020?

    <p>$25,500 + $56,000 + $41,500 + $190,000 + $75,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount credited to the Creditors Account?

    <p>73,770</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the total amount of returns recorded in the accounts.

    <p>400 + 1,450</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net total amount for Balance c/d in the recorded sections?

    <p>17,870</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the cash received from bad debts?

    <p>420</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the monthly domestic expenditure over the two years?

    <p>$4,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much was the declared income for the financial year 2021-2022?

    <p>$1,23,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the amount owed to Moti’s Brother on 1-4-2020?

    <p>$40,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in declared income between the two financial years?

    <p>$18,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to closing capital if a profit is incurred during the year?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transactions would lead to a decrease in closing capital?

    <p>Drawings made by the proprietor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be added to the closing capital when calculating profit/loss using the capital comparison method?

    <p>Fresh capital introduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is profit calculated when using the capital comparison method?

    <p>Closing capital minus opening capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a business has an opening capital of $10,000 and a closing capital of $12,500 with $3,000 in drawings and $3,750 in capital added, what is the computed profit?

    <p>$1,750</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration when computing profit/loss under the capital comparison method?

    <p>Total sales for the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of making withdrawals on the closing capital?

    <p>Decreases the closing capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it easier to prepare a balance sheet at two different points of time in the absence of detailed revenue and expense records?

    <p>It relies on asset and liability information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total amount of cash received from the summary cash and bank account?

    <p>8,97,150</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much was the balance brought down for Sundry Debtors Account?

    <p>70,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount for bills accepted by customers as indicated in the Sundry Debtors Account?

    <p>40,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amount is shown as the Bills Receivable that was collected on maturity?

    <p>16,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much was discounted from the Bills Receivable account?

    <p>750</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amount remains as the balance carried down in the Sundry Debtors Account?

    <p>92,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entry represents the amount for bills dishonoured in the Bills Receivable Account?

    <p>16,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount for provision for claims for damages?

    <p>1,55,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cash and Bank Summary

    • Opening cash balance on 1st April 2021 was 250.
    • Bank overdraft on 1st April 2021 was 5,400.
    • Total collections from sundry debtors amounted to 45,600.
    • Cash purchases recorded were 3,000.
    • Sale of old furniture generated 750.
    • Machinery purchases totaled 12,000.
    • Payments to sundry creditors were 26,370.
    • Total expenses incurred were 8,450.
    • Fresh capital introduced into the business was 5,000.
    • Drawings by the proprietor amounted to 3,230.
    • Closing cash balance on 31st March 2022 was 310.
    • Closing bank balance on 31st March 2022 was 1,180.
    • Balancing figure for cash sales was 8,340, indicating potential cash inflow.

    Sundry Debtors Account

    • Balance brought forward was 70,000.
    • Cheques received dishonored were recorded at 5,700.
    • Credit sales as a balancing figure totaled 9,59,750.
    • Payments made received in cash from the summary accounted for 8,97,150.
    • Discount allowed amounted to 2,400 with a balance carried down of 92,000.

    Bills Receivable Account

    • Opening balance was 15,000, with bills accepted by sundry debtors totaling 40,000.
    • Bills collected on maturity amounted to 16,000.
    • Discount on bills discounted was recorded at 750.

    Capital Comparison Method

    • Closing capital shows increased balance indicates profit; decreased balance indicates a loss.
    • Fresh investments in the business increase capital, while withdrawals decrease capital.
    • Key calculations include:
      • Closing capital
      • Adding drawings
      • Subtracting fresh capital introduced
      • Opening capital
      • Profit or loss determined by comparing these figures.

    Example Calculation

    • Raju's opening capital was 10,000 and closing capital was 12,500.
    • Drawings during the year totalled 3,000.
    • New capital introduced amounted to 3,750.
    • Profit or loss can be calculated using the capital comparison method.

    Assets and Liabilities Overview

    • As of 1st April 2020, assets included cash in hand (25,500), inventory (56,000), sundry debtors (41,500), land/building (1,90,000), and wife's jewelry (75,000).
    • Liabilities included debts to Moti’s brother (40,000) and sundry creditors (35,000).
    • By 1st April 2022, cash in hand decreased to 16,000 while inventory and sundry debtors increased.

    Tax Officer's Evaluation

    • Income statements for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 reported incomes of 1,05,000 and 1,23,000, respectively.
    • Domestic expenditure was 4,000 per month during the period.
    • Workings necessary to evaluate the correctness of the Income-tax Officer's contention.

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