Railway Station Balance Sheet Check
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What do the debit entries in the Station Balance Sheet represent?

  • The Station Master's earnings responsibilities (correct)
  • Miscellaneous receipts unaccounted for
  • Payments made to the Cashier
  • Liabilities cleared by the Station Master
  • What forms are the Station Balance Sheets prepared in?

  • Only in electronic format
  • Separate formats for Coaching and Goods (correct)
  • Unified format for all transactions
  • Standardized international format
  • How is the balance in the Station Balance Sheet characterized?

  • Final earnings remitted to the Cashier
  • Unrealized earnings at the month's close (correct)
  • Accrued liabilities from the previous months
  • Total cash flow of the station
  • What is primarily checked in the Accounts Office regarding the Station Balance Sheet?

    <p>Agreement of earnings with subsidiary Returns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first liability reflected in the Balance Sheet of the following month?

    <p>Unrealized earnings from the previous month (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of receipts are checked against original Cash Transmit Notes?

    <p>Miscellaneous receipts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Station Master play in the Station Balance Sheet?

    <p>They are responsible for traffic earnings accounting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if the original station figures of fares and freight exceed those in the Balance Sheet?

    <p>The difference should be noted in the debit column of the List of Errors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if part of the Return is missing when compared to the Balance Sheet?

    <p>The difference should be entered in the Register of Missing Returns. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking the Local/Through Traffic Returns against the Balance Sheet?

    <p>To ensure accurate fare and freight accounting. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if discrepancies arise between the amounts in the Paid Statement and the Balance Sheet?

    <p>Clarification should be called from the station regarding the discrepancies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of a satisfactory reply from the station regarding an overcasting of the Opening balance, what should be done?

    <p>The debit should be raised for reduction in the Opening balance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is checked against the Opening Balance in the Balance Sheet?

    <p>Closing balance of the Balance Sheet for the previous month (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is used to verify the Local Excess Fares?

    <p>Return of Local Excess Fare (COM/R.19 Revised) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document is compared with the UTS Summary Statement for verifying transactions?

    <p>Monthly details of transactions in UTS Summary Statement (M-9) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is checked against the Return of Local Blank Paper Tickets?

    <p>Local Blank Paper Tickets, Special Tickets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document corresponds to the Local luggage item in the Balance Sheet?

    <p>Return of local luggage (COM/L.26 Revised) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For local animals and birds, which return is used for verification?

    <p>Return of Local animals and birds etc. (COM./L.24 Revised) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is checked against the statement generated from PMS for local luggage?

    <p>Return of local luggage (COM/L.26 Revised) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is checked for Local parcels outwards ‘paid’?

    <p>Local outwards Paid parcels Cash Book (COM/C-4A) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To check Local Government passengers and baggage, which document is utilized?

    <p>Return of Local Government passengers (COM/P.21 Revised) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Inward To Pay' relate to in the context of this financial statement?

    <p>Foreign &amp; GST converted MPA statement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a part of the CREDITS section?

    <p>Ground Usage charges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Premium Booking' section provide?

    <p>A detailed statement of PBA amount (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of statement must be included with the Cash Remittance Notes?

    <p>Statement of Summary of Vouchers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the Balance Sheet debit transfer?

    <p>It includes inter station transfer debit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item requires an Original copy of the Remission Order?

    <p>Wharfage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the item 'Other Refund' in the CREDITS section refer to?

    <p>Refunds not associated with main accounts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of statement is represented by 'Memo freight on receipt of diverted Rakes'?

    <p>Inward Memo statement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'GST applicable' refer to in the overview of charges?

    <p>Goods and Services Tax applicable to foreign transactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the 'Detailed Statement' mentioned in the CREDITS section?

    <p>Statements on PBA refunded/Adjusted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the statement for local motor-cards, carriages, and boats indicate for outwards 'To Pay'?

    <p>It summarizes the outgoing vehicles that need payment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement relates to the machine tabulation of total fares for through traffic?

    <p>Printed tickets for Through Passengers Ordinary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is covered in the statement related to through excess fares?

    <p>Return of Through Excess Fare. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which component is there a return specified for through animals and birds?

    <p>Return of Through Animals and Birds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the return for through government passengers include?

    <p>Return of passenger baggage. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement pertains to parcels classified as outwards 'Paid'?

    <p>Through Outwards Paid Parcels Cash Book. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated in the return of through motor-cars, carriages, and boats for inwards 'To-Pay'?

    <p>Details of incoming unpaid vehicles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the return of through blank paper tickets typically address?

    <p>Return of special tickets. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following summarizes the outwards motor-cars according to one of the statements?

    <p>Through Outwards Motor-Cars, Carriages, and Boats. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily documented within the statement generated from PMS regarding local motor-cards?

    <p>Outgoing summaries for local vehicles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included with the daily collections submitted by stations to the Cash Office?

    <p>Traffic Cash Check Sheet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a Cash Remittance Note from a station is missing?

    <p>Record it in a manuscript register and advise the Cash Office (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foils of the Cash Remittance Note indicate the correct amount credited to each station?

    <p>Second and Third (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Cash Remittance Note returned to the station from the Cash Office?

    <p>To confirm the amount acknowledged by the Cashier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the 'cash' acknowledged by the Cashier recorded?

    <p>Daily in a Cash Register in Form A-2721 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tickets does the statement for through blank paper tickets focus on?

    <p>Both printed and special tickets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement summarizes information for parcels classified as through parcels inwards 'To-Pay'?

    <p>Through parcels inwards 'To-Pay' summaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entry relates to the machine tabulation of total fares for through traffic?

    <p>Through passengers ordinary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the statement regarding through excess fares?

    <p>Total fare return for through traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the return for through government passengers specifically address?

    <p>Passenger baggage documentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following relates to local motor-cards, carriages and boats under the 'To Pay' category?

    <p>Local outwards 'To Pay' summaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement captures the summary of through motor-cars, carriages, and boats classified as outward 'To-Pay'?

    <p>Through outwards motor-cars, carriages, and boats summaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the statement generated from UTS in terms of undercharges?

    <p>To capture undercharges detected by the station (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the account adjustment process involve when the total of individual debits differs from the Balance Sheet total?

    <p>Working out the figure by the CBS section (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do security deposits and other deposits primarily relate to in the context of financial statements?

    <p>Funds set aside for future claims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is specifically consolidated in the Vouchers Register?

    <p>Original vouchers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to verify the Local Excess Fares according to the financial system?

    <p>Original Cash Transmit Notes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following classifications does NOT fall under the CREDITS section?

    <p>Security Deposits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of returns is generated for transactions of lease charges collected on parcel traffic?

    <p>Returns of lease charged collected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the generation of the statement of undercharges on parcels and luggage?

    <p>Detection by the station (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required if the fare and freight figures from the original station exceed those reported in the Balance Sheet?

    <p>Note the discrepancy in the List of Errors and debit the station. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the amounts in the Paid Statement and the Balance Sheet do not match?

    <p>Call for clarification from the station regarding both less and excess in the Paid Statement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of missing returns, what information should be recorded?

    <p>The discrepancies should be noted in the Register of Missing Returns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the closing balance from the previous month be documented?

    <p>Brought forward on the debit side under a specified heading. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If excess accountal is found in the Balance Sheet regarding PRS and UTS transactions, what action should be taken?

    <p>Compare the Balance Sheet amount with relevant statements and ask for clarifications. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an Opening balance is overcasted, what should be the first course of action?

    <p>Raise a necessary debit until a satisfactory reply is received. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of finding a part of the Return missing when compared to the Balance Sheet?

    <p>It implies discrepancies that need to be resolved with the station. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to ensure the correctness of the debit taken in the Balance Sheet under ‘Goods/Money Coal Outwards Paid’?

    <p>Use the total 'Paid' amount from the Forwarding Station's system/FOIS. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document must be utilized for verifying Local parcels classified as outwards 'Paid'?

    <p>The Paid Statement downloaded from the system/FOIS. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entry should be recorded as a special recovery in the accounting process?

    <p>Refunds for tickets issued against UPI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should ideally be checked against the 'Checked lists of Refunds'?

    <p>Refunds allowed at the time of delivery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is essential for verifying the items listed in the Goods Balance Sheet?

    <p>Returns of Accounts documents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'return of through blank paper tickets' primarily cater to?

    <p>Tracking issued tickets against revenue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of 'Inward To-Pay' traffic, what should be matched with the cash book?

    <p>Abstracts for outwards paid parcels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of lost property management is addressed by the statement of recoveries?

    <p>Summary of items transferred to lost property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are inward 'To-Pay' parcels primarily reviewed against?

    <p>Credit advice notes of the accounts office (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item reflects a liability that should be considered in the Balance Sheet at the end of the month?

    <p>Outstanding lists from previous accounts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is used to summarize details related to refunds at the time of delivery?

    <p>Checked lists of Refunds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Station Balance Sheet

    A document outlining the financial position of a station, categorized by earnings and remittances made by the station master.

    Earnings on Station Balance Sheet

    Earnings for which the Station Master is responsible, recorded on the debit side of the Station Balance Sheet.

    Remittances on Station Balance Sheet

    Remittances made by the Station Master to the Cashier, recorded on the credit side of the Station Balance Sheet.

    Balance on Station Balance Sheet

    The difference between earnings and remittances on the Station Balance Sheet, representing unrealized earnings.

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    Checking Station Balance Sheet

    The process of verifying the accuracy of the Station Balance Sheet by comparing figures with related documents, such as Returns and Transmit Notes.

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    Returns

    Documents detailing initial transactions, such as traffic receipts, which are independently verified during the balance sheet check.

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    Cash Transmit Notes

    Documents supporting miscellaneous receipts, used to verify corresponding entries on the Station Balance Sheet.

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    Opening Balance

    The initial balance of the Station Balance Sheet, reflecting the previous month's ending balance.

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    UTS Summary Statement (M-9)

    A summary statement of transactions, including ticket sales, fare adjustments, and luggage charges, recorded on the Station Balance Sheet.

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    Unsold 'Local' Tickets

    Unsold local paper tickets, special tickets, and tickets where fares exceed the standard rate used to calculate the Station Master's responsibility.

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    Local Excess Fares

    Excess fares charged for tickets exceeding the standard fare that are recorded on the Station Balance Sheet.

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    Local Luggage Charges

    Fees charged for transporting luggage locally, recorded on the Station Balance Sheet.

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    Local Animals and Birds Charges

    Fees for transporting animals within the station's local area, recorded on the Station Balance Sheet.

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    Local Government Passenger Charges

    Charges for carrying local government passengers and their baggage, recorded on the Station Balance Sheet.

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    Local Parcels Outwards ‘Paid’

    Money received for sending parcels from the station, recorded on the Station Balance Sheet.

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    "Paid" Local Motor-cards, Carriages, and Boats

    Record of payments made by passengers for local travel on motor vehicles, carriages, and boats.

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    "To-Pay" Local Motor-cards, Carriages, and Boats

    Record of payments that are still due to be collected for local travel on motor vehicles, carriages, and boats.

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    Local Motor-cards, Carriages and Boats Summaries

    A summary of payments collected for local travel on motor vehicles, carriages, and boats.

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    Overstated Opening Balance

    If a station's opening balance is overstated, the difference should be credited to 'account to adjust' to correct the balance.

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    Previous Month's Closing Balance

    The station closing balance for the previous month includes the outstanding amount from the Accounts Office, and is carried forward to the current month's balance sheet.

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    Checking Traffic Returns

    The station's original traffic figures should be compared to the corresponding figures in the Balance Sheet. Any discrepancy should be recorded and investigated.

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    Higher Traffic Return

    If a traffic return amount is higher than the Balance Sheet amount, the difference is debited to the station to account for the discrepancy.

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    Lower Traffic Return

    If a traffic return amount is lower than the Balance Sheet amount, it indicates a missing part of the return. The station should be contacted to retrieve the missing documentation.

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    Cash Remittance Notes (COM/C.9)

    Records cash remittances made to the station from various sources like ticket sales, luggage and parcel charges, and other miscellaneous receipts.

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    Vouchers Register (Paragraph 2727)

    Compiles original vouchers related to transactions like overcharge sheets, special credit vouchers, or refund requests.

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    PRS Statement

    A document generated from the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) that details ticket sales and revenue.

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    Statement of Undercharges

    A list of undercharges detected by the station on parcels, luggage, and other items, with details of the discrepancy and the reason for the undercharge.

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    Lease Charges on Parcel Traffic

    A statement summarizing the lease charges collected for parcel traffic, often generated from the UTS system.

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    UTS-Generated Station Balance Sheet

    A document created from the UTS system that outlines the total earnings and remittances of the station.

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    Traffic Cash Check Sheet

    A document that summarizes the total revenue collected from various sources, generated by the Cash Register (A.2721).

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    Account to Adjust

    An account used to adjust the station's balance when the total of individual debits or credits doesn't match the figures in the Balance Sheet.

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    Cash Remittance Note (COM./C. 9 Revised)

    A document submitted by stations daily to the Cash Office detailing their cash collections. It comes in two foils or as an electronic version and serves as a record of the station's revenue for the day.

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    Cash Register (Form A-2721)

    A register used to track the cash received from each station, categorizing it as 'Coaching' or 'Goods' revenue.

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    Checking 'Paid' Amount for Goods/Money Coal

    When checking the balance sheet, the 'Paid' amount for goods and coal should be compared to what's recorded in the 'Paid Statement' from the system.

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    Discrepancies in 'Paid' Amount

    If there's a difference between the 'Paid Statement' and the balance sheet, the station needs to explain the discrepancy. Adjustments are made to ensure accurate accounting.

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    Checking PRS & UTS Amounts

    For PRS and UTS transactions, the balance sheet amount should be compared to the relevant statements. Any excess amounts in the balance sheet need clarification from the station.

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    Unjustified Excess in PRS & UTS

    In the case of PRS and UTS transactions, if the station doesn't provide a satisfactory explanation for an excess amount in the Balance Sheet, a debit should be raised.

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    Checking Local/Through Traffic Returns

    When checking the station balance sheet, compare local and through traffic return figures with the corresponding figures in the balance sheet.

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    Study Notes

    Station Balance Sheet Check

    • Station balance sheets are prepared separately for coaching and goods transactions, conforming to railway administration guidelines.
    • These sheets act as the Station Master's personal accounts.
    • Debit side records earnings categorized by traffic type.
    • Credit side shows cashier remittances and other liability-clearing items.
    • The balance sheet reflects unrealized monthly earnings needing collection.
    • Accounts Office checks figures against connected returns, ensuring consistency.
    • Miscellaneous receipts are verified against Cash Transmit Notes (COM/C.11).
    • Main balance sheet headings and supporting account documents are used for verification.

    Coaching Balance Sheet Items

    • Opening Balance: Closing balance of the previous month’s balance sheet
    • Monthly details of transactions: Records from UTS Summary Statement (M-9), including items like Local Blank Paper Tickets, Special Tickets, Platform Tickets (UTS) and excess bookings (UTS).
    • Returns:
      • Monthly details of transactions (including JTBS & YTSK) from UTS Summary Statement (M-9)
      • Local Blank Paper Tickets (Appendix VII/C-CM) as per M-9 (to check PRS BPT statement)

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    This quiz focuses on the preparation and verification of station balance sheets for coaching and goods transactions in railway administration. It covers key elements such as earnings categorization, liability clearance, and the relationship with the accounts office. Test your knowledge about the structures and items involved in a station master's personal accounts.

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