Accounts MCQ Pyq 2024
Accounts MCQ Pyq 2024
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper is divided into two parts Part A and Part B.
(iii) Part A is compulsory for all candidates.
(iv) Part B has two options. Candidates have to attempt only one of the given
options.
Option I : Analysis of Financial Statements
Option II : Computerised Accounting
(v) Questions number 1 to 16 (Part A) and Questions number 27 to 30 (Part B) are
multiple choice questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
(vi) Questions number 17 to 20 (Part A) and Questions number 31 and 32 (Part B)
are short answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
(vii) Questions number 21, 22 (Part A) and Question number 33 (Part B) are Long
answer type-I questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Questions number 23 to 26 (Part A) and Question number 34 (Part B) are Long
answer type-II questions. Each question carries 6 marks.
(ix) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in few
questions in each of the parts.
PART A
(Accounting for Partnership Firms and Companies)
1. (a) Atul, Beena and Sita were partners in a firm sharing profits and
losses in the ratio of 8 : 7 : 5. Damini was admitted as a new
1 th
partner for share in the profits which she acquired entirely
5
ission
will be : 1
(A) 7:7:5:1 (B) 4:7:5:4
(C) 8:7:5:4 (D) 7:5:8:4
OR
(b) Rushil and Abheer were partners in a firm sharing profits and
losses in the ratio of 4 : 3. They admitted Sunil as a new partner
3 2
for th share in the profits of firm, which he acquired th share
7 1 7
from Rushil and th share from Abheer. The new profit sharing
7
ratio of Rushil, Abheer and Sunil will be : 1
(A) 4:3:3 (B) 2:1:3
(C) 2:2:3 (D) 4:3:1
4. Piyush, Rajesh and Avinash were partners in a firm sharing profits and
losses equally. Shiva was admitted as a new partner for an equal share.
Shiva brought his share of capital and premium for goodwill in cash. The
premium for goodwill amount will be divided among : 1
(A) Old partners in old ratio
(B) New partners in new ratio
(C) New partners in sacrificing ratio
(D) Old partners in sacrificing ratio
5. Alex, Benn and Cole were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in
1
the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They admitted Dona as a new partner for th share
5
in the future profits. Dona agreed to contribute proportionate capital. On
the date of admission, capitals of Alex, Benn and Cole after all
adjustments were < 1,20,000; < 80,000 and < 1,00,000 respectively.
The amount of capital brought in by Dona will be : 1
(A) < 75,000 (B) < 60,000
(C) < 65,000 (D) < 70,000
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6. Assertion (A) : Each partner is a principal as well as an agent for all the
other partners.
Reason (R) : As per the definition of Partnership Act, partnership
business may be carried on by all the partners or any of
them acting for all.
Choose the correct option from the following : 1
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
(D) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
Read the following hypothetical situation and answer questions No. 7 and 8 on
the basis of the given information.
Abha and Babita were partners in a clay toy making firm sharing profits
in the ratio of 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2023, their capital accounts showed
balances of < 5,00,000 and < 10,00,000 respectively. The partnership
deed provides for interest on capital @ 10% p.a. The firm earned a profit
of < 90,000 during the year.
11. Xeno Ltd. issued 25,000 equity shares of < 10 each. The amount was
payable as follows :
On Application < 4 per share
On Allotment < 5 per share
On First and Final call Balance
All the shares offered were applied for and allotted. All the money due on
allotment was received except on 1,500 shares. These shares were
forfeited immediately after allotment. First and final call was not yet
made. At the time of forfeiture, Share Capital Account will be debited by : 1
(A) < 15,000 (B) < 24,000
(C) < 13,500 (D) < 18,000
12. Assertion (A) : Irredeemable debentures are also known as perpetual
debentures.
Reason (R) : The company does not give any undertaking for the
repayment of money borrowed by issuing such
debentures. They are repayable on the winding up of the
company or on the expiry of a long period.
Choose the correct option from the following : 1
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
(D) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
13. (a) Money received in advance from shareholders before it is actually
called up by the directors is : 1
(A) debited to calls in advance account
(B) credited to calls in advance account
(C) debited to share capital account
(D) credited to share capital account
OR
15. (a) Dan, Elf and Furhan were partners in a firm sharing profits in the
ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. With effect from 1st April, 2023, they decided to
change their profit sharing ratio to 2 : 3 : 5. There existed a
General Reserve of < 90,000 on the date of change in profit
sharing ratio. The partners decided not to distribute General
Reserve.
The necessary adjustment entry to show the effect of the above will
be : 1
Date Particulars Dr. Amount Cr. Amount
(<) (<)
(A) 27,000
27,000
(B) Dr. 90,000
90,000
(C) Dr. 27,000
27,000
(D) Dr. 90,000
90,000
OR
16. (a) Anju, Divya and Bobby were partners in a firm sharing profits and
losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Bobby retired. The new profit sharing
ent was 5 : 3.
The gaining ratio of remaining partners will be : 1
(A) 3:2 (B) 5:3
(C) 3:1 (D) 2:3
OR
(b) Mita, Veena and Atul were partners in a firm sharing profits and
losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Atul retired and his share was taken
over by Mita and Veena in the ratio of 1 : 4. The new profit sharing
1
(A) 3:2 (B) 8:7
(C) 7:3 (D) 2:3
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PART B
OPTION I
(Analysis of Financial Statements)
OR
31. Classify the following items under major heads and sub-heads (if any) in
the Balance Sheet of the company as per Schedule III Part I of the
Companies Act, 2013 : 3
(a) Long Term Loans from Bank
(b) Loose Tools
(c) Outstanding Expenses
PART A
(Accounting for Partnership Firms and Companies)
1. (i) If a share of < 100 on which < 70 has been paid is forfeited, then
at which minimum price can it be re-issued ? 1
3. Ashu and Basu are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of
1 th
2 : 1. Chetan is admitted as a new partner with share in the profits
4
which he acquires equally from Ashu and Basu. The new profit sharing
ratio between Ashu, Basu and Chetan will be : 1
(A) 13 : 5 : 6 (B) 13 : 2 : 1
(C) 2 : 13 : 5 (D) 1:1:1
6. At the time of dissolution of a firm, the total assets were < 6,00,000 and
outside liabilities were < 2,40,000. If assets realised < 7,20,000 and
realisation expenses of < 8,000 were paid, the profit or loss on realisation
will be : 1
(A) Loss < 1,20,000 (B) Profit < 1,20,000
(C) Loss < 1,12,000 (D) Profit < 1,12,000
10. Maharaja Ltd. took over assets of < 15,00,000 and liabilities of
< 2,00,000 of Dolphin Ltd. for an agreed purchase consideration of
< 12,60,000. It was agreed that the purchase consideration will be paid
by issuing 11% Debentures of < 100 each at 10% discount. The number of
debentures issued will be : 1
(A) 13,000 (B) 12,600
(C) 10,000 (D) 14,000
13. Manas and Ranvir are partners in a firm having capital balances of
Vivek and Nisha were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the
ratio of 3 : 2. On 1st April, 2022, their capitals were < 8,00,000 and
< 4,00,000 respectively. On 1st July, 2022, Vivek introduced additional
capital of < 2,00,000 < 40,000
while drawings of Nisha were < 80,000. As per the partnership
agreement, interest on capital is allowed @ 6% p.a., interest on
drawings will be charged @ 5% p.a. The net profit for the year ended
31st March, 2023 amounted to < 6,50,000.
16. Assertion (A) : In a partnership firm, at the time of admission, the new
partner brings in an agreed amount of capital either in
cash or in kind.
Reason (R) : In a partnership firm, at the time of admission, the new
partner acquires the right to share the assets and the
profits of the partnership firm.
Choose the correct option from the following : 1
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
(D) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
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PART B
OPTION I
(Analysis of Financial Statements)
OR
(B) Sale of furniture (book value < 38,000) for < 16,000 only
OR
(ii)
on Cash Flow Statement ? 1
(A) No effect
(B) Inflow from financing activities
(C) Outflow from investing activities
(D) Outflow from financing activities
31. Classify the following items under major heads and sub-heads (if any) in
the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule III, Part I of the
Companies Act, 2013 : 3
3. (a) Lata, Mehu and Namita were partners in a firm sharing profits
and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. They decided to dissolve the firm
on 31st March, 2023. Creditors took over stock of book value of
< 80,000 at 80%, in part settlement of their amount of < 90,000.
The balance amount was paid to the creditors by cheque. The
amount paid by cheque to the creditors will be : 1
(A) < 26,000
(B) < 64,000
(C) < 80,000
(D) < 1,44,000
OR
(b) Sanya, Sarthak and Nitya were partners in a firm sharing profits
and losses in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 1. They decided to dissolve the firm
on 31st March, 2023. On this date, the firm had debtors amounting
to < 3,00,000 and provision for doubtful debts of < 30,000. On
dissolution, debtors for < 20,000 proved bad and the remaining
debtors realised 90%. Amount realised from the debtors will be : 1
(A) < 3,00,000
(B) < 2,25,000
(C) < 2,80,000
(D) < 2,52,000
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4. Geeta and Hari were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the
1 th
ratio of 3 : 2. Krish was admitted as a new partner for share in
5
profits of the firm which he acquired from Geeta and Hari in the ratio of
2 : 3. Krish brought < 1,00,000 as his share of capital and < 50,000 as
premium for goodwill in cash. The sacrificing ratio of Geeta and Hari will
be : 1
(A) 3:2 (B) 1:1
(C) 2:3 (D) 13 : 7
5. Manu, Sonu and Rahul were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses
in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. With effect from 1st April, 2023, they decided to
share profits and losses in the future in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Their
Balance Sheet showed Workmen Compensation Reserve of < 84,000. The
claim on account of Workmen Compensation is estimated at < 75,000.
The journal entry to give effect to the above transaction will be : 1
Dr Cr
Date Particulars Amount Amount
(<) (<)
(A) Workmen Compensation Reserve A/c Dr 84,000
To Workmen Compensation Claim A/c 75,000
To Capital A/c 4,000
Capital A/c 3,000
Capital A/c 2,000
(B) Workmen Compensation Reserve A/c Dr 84,000
To Workmen Compensation Claim A/c 75,000
To Ma s Capital A/c 4,500
To s Capital A/c 3,000
To Capital A/c 1,500
(C) Capital A/c Dr 500
500
(D) Workmen Compensation Reserve A/c Dr 84,000
To Workmen Compensation Claim A/c 75,000
Capital A/c 3,000
Capital A/c 3,000
Capital A/c 3,000
Read the following hypothetical situation and answer questions No. 7 and 8 on the
basis of the given information :
Richa, Sheena and Tapti were partners in a firm sharing profits and
losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. The partnership deed provided for charging
interest on drawings @ 10% p.a. The drawings of Richa, Sheena and
Tapti during the year ended 31st March, 2023 amounted to < 50,000,
< 40,000 and < 30,000 respectively. The net profit for the year ended
31st March, 2023 was < 57,000.
11. Lexa Ltd. issued 50,000 equity shares of < 10 each at a premium of
< 2 per share. The amount was payable as follows :
On application and allotment < 7 per share (including premium)
On first and final call Balance
The issue was fully subscribed. All the money was duly received except
the first and final call on 1,000 equity shares. These shares were
forfeited. On forfeiture of these shares Calls in Arrears Account will be : 1
(A) credited by < 7,000 (B) debited by < 5,000
(C) credited by < 5,000 (D) debited by < 7,000
(b) NUK Ltd. forfeited 1,000 shares of < 10 each, fully called up for
non-payment of final call of < 2 per share. 800 of these shares
were reissued at < 11 per share fully paid. The amount credited to
Capital Reserve Account will be : 1
(A) < 6,400 (B) < 8,000
(C) < 7,200 (D) < 10,000
14. The debentures which do not carry a specific rate of interest are called : 1
15. (a) Nicku, Mala and Ritu were partners in a firm sharing profits in
the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Nicku died on 30th September, 2023. The
deceased partner was entitled to his share of profit up to the date
of death which was to be calculated on the basis of previous year
profit. < 80,000. Nicku s share of
profit will be : 1
(A) < 10,000 (B) < 20,000
(C) < 30,000 (D) < 40,000
OR
16. (a) Hema and Tara were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses
in the ratio of 2 : 3. They admitted Ojas as a new partner. Hema
1 rd 1
surrendered of her share and Tara surrendered of her share
3 2
in favour of Ojas. The new profit sharing ratio of Hema, Tara and
Ojas will be : 1
31. Classify the following items under major heads and sub-heads (if any) in
the Balance Sheet of the company as per Schedule III, Part I of the
Companies Act, 2013 : 3
(a) Mining Rights
(b) Loose Tools
(c) Income Received in Advance
Particulars (<)