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160+ Analysis of Financial Statements Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) .

Chapters

Chapter: Ratio Analysis
101.

Opening stock + purchases + direct expenses – closing stock =

A. net profit.
B. cost of production
C. administrative expenses.
D. cost of goods sold
Answer» D. cost of goods sold
102.

Which ratio measures the number of times the receivables are rotated in a year in terms of sales?

A. stock turnover ratio.
B. debtors turnover ratio.
C. creditors velocity ratio.
D. working capital turnover ratio.
Answer» B. debtors turnover ratio.
103.

Debtors turnover ratio is also called .

A. stock turnover ratio.
B. debtors velocity ratio.
C. creditors velocity ratio.
D. working capital turnover ratio
Answer» B. debtors velocity ratio.
104.

Creditors turnover ratio is also called

A. stock turnover ratio.
B. debtors velocity ratio.
C. accounts payables ratio.
D. working capital turnover ratio.
Answer» C. accounts payables ratio.
105.

The primary purpose of the liquidity ratios is to determine

A. how much working capital is tied up in inventory?
B. the relative level of short-term debt.
C. how well a firm is able to pay off short-term obligations?
D. more than one of the above.
Answer» C. how well a firm is able to pay off short-term obligations?
106.

Which of the following statements about liquidity ratios is true?

A. the higher the current ratio, the more likely a firm is able to pay its short-term obligations.
B. the lower the quick ratios relative to the current ratio, the safer a firm is in terms of liquidity.
C. the ratio of net working capital to total assets always lies between 0 and 1.
D. relatively high current ratios are usually a sign of efficient working capital management.
Answer» A. the higher the current ratio, the more likely a firm is able to pay its short-term obligations.
107.

The ________ ratios help determines the degree of financial risk and earnings volatility present in a firm.

A. profitability
B. asset utilization
C. liquidity
D. none of the above.
Answer» D. none of the above.
108.

Which of the following statements are true?

A. debt to equity and debt to asset ratios measure capital structure and vary widely among industries.
B. debt utilization ratios alone do not measure a firm\s ability to meet its cash obligations.
C. dupont analysis considers the impact of debt on the profitability of the firm.
D. two of the above are true.
Answer» D. two of the above are true.
109.

Debt-equity ratio is a sub-part of

A. short-term solvency ratio
B. long-term solvency ratio
C. debtors turnover ratio
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
110.

The most precise test of liquidity is

A. quick ratio
B. current ratio
C. absolute liquid ratio
D. none of the above
Answer» C. absolute liquid ratio
111.

Quick ratio is 1.8:1, current ratio is 2.7:1 and current liabilities are Rs 60,000. Determine value of stock.

A. rs 54,000
B. rs 60,000
C. rs 1, 62,000
D. none of the above
Answer» A. rs 54,000
Chapter: Cash Flow Statement
112.

Statement of cash flows includes

A. financing activities
B. operating activities
C. investing activities
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
113.

In cash flows, when a firm invests in fixed assets and short-term financial investments results in

A. increased equity
B. increased liabilities
C. decreased cash
D. increased cash
Answer» C. decreased cash
114.

A firm that issues stocks and bonds to raise funds results in

A. decreases cash
B. increases cash
C. increases equity
D. indian overseas bank
Answer» B. increases cash
115.

The purchase value of assets over its serviceable life is categorised as

A. appreciated liabilities
B. appreciated assets
C. depreciation
D. appreciation
Answer» C. depreciation
116.

The basic financial statements include

A. statement of cash flows
B. income statement
C. balance sheet
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
117.

Cash flow example from a financing activity is

A. payment of dividends
B. receipt of dividend on investment
C. cash received from customers
D. purchase of fixed asset
Answer» A. payment of dividends
118.

Cash flow example from an investing activity is

A. issue of debenture
B. repayment of long-term loan
C. purchase of raw materials for cash
D. sale of investment by non-financial enterprise
Answer» D. sale of investment by non-financial enterprise
119.

Cash flow example from an operating activity is

A. purchase of own debenture
B. sale of fixed assets
C. interest paid on term-deposits by a bank
D. issue of equity share capital
Answer» C. interest paid on term-deposits by a bank
120.

Which item comes under financial activities in cash flow?

A. redemption of preference share
B. issue of preference share
C. interest paid
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
121.

As per Accounting Standard-3, Cash Flow is classified into

A. operating activities and investing activities
B. investing activities and financing activities
C. operating activities and financing activities
D. operating activities, financing activities and investing activities
Answer» D. operating activities, financing activities and investing activities
122.

Cash Flow Statement is also known as

A. statement of changes in financial position on cash basis
B. statement accounting for variation in cash
C. both a and b
D. none of the above.
Answer» C. both a and b
123.

The objectives of Cash Flow Statement are

A. analysis of cash position
B. short-term cash planning
C. evaluation of liquidity
D. comparison of operating performance
Answer» D. comparison of operating performance
124.

Cash Flow Statement is based upon

A. cash basis of accounting
B. accrual basis of accounting
C. credit basis of accounting
D. none of the above
Answer» A. cash basis of accounting
125.

Which of the following statements are true?

A. cash flow reveals only the inflow of cash
B. cash flow reveals only the outflow of cash
C. cash flow is a substitute for income statement
D. cash flow statement is not a replacement of funds flow statement.
Answer» D. cash flow statement is not a replacement of funds flow statement.
126.

In case of other enterprises cash flow arising from interest paid should be classified as cash flow from ________ while dividends and interest received should be stated as cash flow from ____.

A. operating activities, financing activities
B. financing activities, investing activities
C. investing activities, operating activities
D. none of the above
Answer» B. financing activities, investing activities
127.

When a fixed asset is bought as hire purchase, interest element is classified under ______ and loan element is classified under________.

A. operating activities, financing activities
B. financing activities, investing activities
C. investing activities, operating activities
D. none of the above
Answer» B. financing activities, investing activities
128.

Which of the following statements are false?

A. old furniture written off doesn’t affect cash flow.
B. cash flow statement is a substitute for cash account.
C. appropriation of retained earnings is not shown in cash flow statement.
D. net cash flow during a period can never be negative.
Answer» B. cash flow statement is a substitute for cash account.
129.

Which of the following is not a cash outflow?

A. increase in prepaid expenses
B. increase in debtors
C. increase in stock
D. increase in creditors
Answer» D. increase in creditors
130.

Cash flow statement is prepared for financial planning of

A. long range
B. medium range
C. short range
D. very long range
Answer» C. short range
131.

Which of the following is source of cash?

A. cash deposited into bank
B. cash withdrawn from bank
C. sale of goods costing ₹10,000 for ₹8,000
D. sale of marketable securities for cash
Answer» C. sale of goods costing ₹10,000 for ₹8,000
132.

Which of the following is not source of cash?

A. issue of shares
B. purchase of machinery
C. sale of asset
D. dividend received
Answer» B. purchase of machinery
133.

Which of the following is not application of cash?

A. increase in debtors
B. increase in inventory
C. increase in bills payable
D. increase in prepaid expenses
Answer» C. increase in bills payable
134.

If 6% Pref. share capital ₹2,00,000 were redeemed at a premium of 5%, while preparing Cash Flow Statement its effect on cash flow will be :

A. cash used from financing activities ₹2,12,000
B. cash received from financing activities ₹2,12,000
C. cash used (payment) from financial activities ₹2,10,000
D. cash used (payment) from financial activities ₹2,00,000
Answer» C. cash used (payment) from financial activities ₹2,10,000
135.

If the amount of goodwill is ₹40,000 at the beginning of a year and ₹48,000 at the end of that year then while preparing cash flow statement its effect on cash flow will be :

A. cash used (payment) in investing activities ₹8,000
B. cash received from operating activities ₹8,000
C. cash used (payment) from operating activities ₹8,000
D. cash used (payment) from financial activities ₹8,000
Answer» A. cash used (payment) in investing activities ₹8,000
136.

How will you deal increase in the balance of ‘Securities Premium Reserve’ while preparing a Cash Flow Statement?

A. cash flow from operating activities
B. cash flow from investing activities
C. cash flow from financing activities
D. cash equivalent
Answer» C. cash flow from financing activities
137.

A Ltd., engaged in the business of retailing of two wheelers, invested ₹50,00,000 in the shares of a manufacturing company. Dividend received on this investment will be :

A. cash flow from operating activities
B. cash flow from investing activities
C. cash flow from financing activities
D. cash equivalent
Answer» B. cash flow from investing activities
138.

How will you treat Bank Overdraft in a Cash Flow Statement?

A. cash flow from operating activities ’
B. cash flow from investing activities
C. cash flow from financing activities
D. cash equivalent
Answer» C. cash flow from financing activities
139.

Where will you show purchase of Goodwill in a Cash Flow Statement?

A. cash flow from operating activities
B. cash flow from investing activities
C. cash flow from financing activities
D. cash equivalent
Answer» B. cash flow from investing activities
140.

How will you treat payment of ‘Interest on Debentures’ while preparing a Cash Flow Statement?

A. cash flow from operating activities
B. cash flow from investing activities
C. cash flow from financing activities
D. cash equivalent
Answer» C. cash flow from financing activities
141.

State whether cash deposited in bank will be classified under which kind of activity?

A. cash flow from operating activities
B. cash flow from investing activities
C. cash flow from financing activities
D. no cash flow
Answer» D. no cash flow
Chapter: Fund Flow Statement
142.

A company has to prepare its balance sheet once in..

A. six months
B. two years
C. a year
D. as and when it needs
Answer» C. a year
143.

Income statement of a business shows…

A. net profit
B. net operating result of specified period
C. net loss
D. none of these
Answer» B. net operating result of specified period
144.

The statement which shows the periodical increase or decrease of funds is called___________ statement.

A. funds flow
B. cash flow
C. income
D. working capital
Answer» A. funds flow
145.

Fund flow statement is based on the concept of…

A. business entity
B. accounting period
C. going concern
D. all of the above
Answer» C. going concern
146.

Funds means…

A. money
B. cash
C. machinery
D. any form of financial resources
Answer» D. any form of financial resources
147.

Which of the following is the component of current assets?

A. stock
B. prepaid expenses
C. income earned but not received
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
148.

The term flow of funds refers to…

A. change in funds
B. change in working capital
C. both
D. none
Answer» C. both
149.

Transaction between_________ may cause the flow of funds.

A. current assets and fixed assets
B. current assets and long term liabilities, and capital
C. current liabilities and fixed assets
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
150.

The term current account refers to….

A. current assets
B. current liabilities
C. both
D. none
Answer» C. both

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