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A business owner deposits personal funds into the company's bank account. Which accounting principle dictates that these funds should be kept separate from business transactions?
A business owner deposits personal funds into the company's bank account. Which accounting principle dictates that these funds should be kept separate from business transactions?
- Responsibility accounting
- Management accounting (correct)
- Stewardship accounting
- Social accounting
Which of the following accounts is used to record the initial investment made by the owner of a business?
Which of the following accounts is used to record the initial investment made by the owner of a business?
- Suspense A/c
- Capital A/c (correct)
- Drawings A/c
- Cash A/c
A company receives a debit note from a supplier. What does this document primarily indicate?
A company receives a debit note from a supplier. What does this document primarily indicate?
- The company owes more money to the supplier. (correct)
- The company is providing a cash receipt.
- The company is returning goods to the supplier.
- The company has made a payment to the supplier.
Where are closing entries typically recorded to prepare the accounts for the next accounting period?
Where are closing entries typically recorded to prepare the accounts for the next accounting period?
A company's cash book shows a balance of $2,000. Bank charges of $50 have not yet been recorded in the cash book. What adjustment is needed to reconcile with the bank statement?
A company's cash book shows a balance of $2,000. Bank charges of $50 have not yet been recorded in the cash book. What adjustment is needed to reconcile with the bank statement?
A transaction was completely missed by the accounting department. Under which of the following is this an error of?
A transaction was completely missed by the accounting department. Under which of the following is this an error of?
A company initially recorded an expenditure as an asset, but it should have been expensed. What type of error is this?
A company initially recorded an expenditure as an asset, but it should have been expensed. What type of error is this?
A company uses straight-line depreciation for an asset with a cost of $50,000, a residual value of $5,000, and a useful life of 10 years. What is the annual depreciation expense?
A company uses straight-line depreciation for an asset with a cost of $50,000, a residual value of $5,000, and a useful life of 10 years. What is the annual depreciation expense?
A business spends $10,000 on routine maintenance will be classified as:
A business spends $10,000 on routine maintenance will be classified as:
A business has the following information available: Opening stock ₹10,000, Purchases ₹80,000, Direct expenses ₹7,000, Indirect expenses ₹5,000 and Closing stock ₹15,000. What is the cost of goods sold?
A business has the following information available: Opening stock ₹10,000, Purchases ₹80,000, Direct expenses ₹7,000, Indirect expenses ₹5,000 and Closing stock ₹15,000. What is the cost of goods sold?
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GAAP's
GAAP's
Generally accepted accounting principles
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
Statement showing assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
Depreciation
Depreciation
Reduction in the value of an asset over time.
Petty cash book
Petty cash book
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Bank Reconciliation Statement
Bank Reconciliation Statement
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Market Price
Market Price
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Printer
Printer
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Closing Entries
Closing Entries
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General Ledger
General Ledger
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Study Notes
- Financial accounting's foundation is stewardship accounting.
- GAAP represents generally accepted accounting principles.
- Prepaid rent is categorized as a nominal account.
- Funds introduced by a business owner are credited to the Capital Account.
- A trial balance is a statement.
- Trial Balance prepared on a specific date.
- Invoices serve as source documents or vouchers for recording entries in the sales book.
- Closing entries are found within the ledger.
- The cash book documents both incoming and outgoing cash.
- Small expenditures are noted in a petty cash book.
- A bank reconciliation statement is a business' record.
- Initial cash book balance: ₹2,000.
- Bank charges of ₹250 not reflected in the cash book.
- Bank statement balance is now ₹1950 credit balance.
- Discrepancies in the trial balance are directed to the suspense account.
- An entirely unrecorded transaction signifies complete omission.
- Depreciation is not caused by single factor but by multiple factors: lapse of time, usage, and obsolescence.
- Obsolescence in depreciable assets stems from technological advancements or wear and tear.
- Revenue expenditure aims to benefit the current period.
- A balance sheet displays financial position of a business.
- Closing stock is assessed at cost price or net realizable value, whichever is lower.
- A printer serves as an example of an output device.
Part II
- Accounting is defined.
- Book keeping is defined.
- Methods for preparing a Trial Balance are asked for.
- Different types of cash books are queried.
- Depreciation is inquired about in terms of meaning.
- Account classification involves Personal, Real, and Nominal accounts.
- Categories include capital, cash, carriage inwards, and outstanding wages.
- Identification of subsidiary books is based on transaction types.
- Includes cash sales, credit sales, and credit purchases.
- Rectification of accounting errors is also addressed.
Cost of Goods Sold
- Calculation of the cost of goods sold considers opening stock, purchases, direct expenses, indirect expenses, and closing stock.
- Sales book was undercast by ₹100.
- Purchase returns book was overcast by ₹200.
Vinoth's Opening Balances
- Vinoth's books list assets like cash, stock, amounts due from Ram and Machinery.
- Liabilities include amounts due to Vijay.
- An opening journal entry must be prepared.
Double Entry Accounting
- The golden rules of Double Entry Accounting are stated.
Trial Balance Account Balances
- Classification of account balances for the trial balance involves assets, liabilities, and equity.
- Transactions include purchases, drawings, debtors, capital, purchase returns, and discount received.
Furniture Account
- A furniture account is prepared using transactions regarding furniture on hand, purchases, and sales.
Trial Balance Preparation
- A trial balance is prepared using information related to bank loans, bills payable, stock, capital, purchases, sales, debtors, and bank balance.
Bill Due Dates
- Calculation of bill due dates involves considering the period of the bill and days of grace.
Sales Day Book
- Transactions for sales to Anbu & Co, Jagadish sons and Elango & Co require a sales day book.
Bank Reconciliation
- Reconciliation involves bank reconciliation statement with details on cash book balance, uncleared cheques, and direct deposits.
Depreciation Calculations
- Depreciation amount and rate are determined using the straight-line method with details on cost, useful life, and residual value of a building.
Capital and Revenue Items
- Classification of items differentiates between capital and revenue expenditures.
Computer System Components
- Input and output devices of a computer system are identified.
Manohar's Journal
- Journal entries required in the books of Manohar with details of cash introduced, cash transactions and credit transactions.
Adjusting Journal Entries
- Adjusting journal entries covers items like outstanding wages, depreciation, interest on capital, and bad debts.
Accounting Equation Effects
- Accounting equation reflects transactions such as business commencement, cash and credit purchases and sales.
Financial Statements
- Balance sheets for Deri, which contains the financial position utilizing balances like credit, bills payable, stock, etc.
Anand's Account
- Anand's account is prepared with credit balances, payments, credit purchases, and discounts.
Capital or Revenue Identification
- Capital or revenue items classified, like audit fees and factory rent.
Babu's Trial Balance
- A trial balance is prepared from balances as of March 31st, 2016.
Truck Sale Profit/Loss
- A gain/loss on disposal of a truck by Lakshmi Transports Ltd is determined.
Subsidiary Books of Niranjan
- Prepare subsidiary daybooks from details.
Journal Entry Rectifications
- Correcting inaccurate journal entries.
Sundaramm's Cash Book
- Kalyana Sundaram's columnar cash book is prepared using various transactions.
Bank Reconciliations
- The bank reconciliation statement is prepared as of December 31st, 2017
Petty Cash Book
- An analytical petty cash book is prepared under the imprest system.
Software Defined
- Definition and accounting software types are identified.
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A summary of accounting principles, including GAAP, stewardship accounting, capital accounts, and trial balances. Covers cash books, bank reconciliation statements, and handling discrepancies. Also discusses transaction omissions and depreciation factors.