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501.

Long period budgets are prepared under

A. Receipts and payment method
B. Balance sheet method
C. Adjusted profit and loss method
D. Receipts and payments, balance sheet method
Answer» D. Receipts and payments, balance sheet method
502.

A budget specifies the operations to be performed during the next year is called __________

A. Operation budget
B. Responsibility budget
C. Activity budget
D. Flexible budget
Answer» C. Activity budget
503.

The branch of accounting which primarily deals with processing and presenting accounting data fro internal use is ________________

A. Cost accounting
B. Financial accounting
C. Management accounting
D. Inflation accounting
Answer» C. Management accounting
504.

The term management accounting was used in

A. 1950
B. 1939
C. 1910
D. 1947
Answer» A. 1950
505.

Management accounting is also known as _______________

A. Price level accounting
B. Historical accounting
C. Decision accounting
D. None of these
Answer» C. Decision accounting
506.

Which of the following is not a technique of management accounting

A. Budgetary control
B. Standard costing
C. Marginal costing
D. Process costing
Answer» D. Process costing
507.

Management accounting is helpful in increasing _______________

A. Performance
B. Profitability
C. Efficiency
D. Production
Answer» C. Efficiency
508.

Management accounting has a ___________ scope than cost accounting

A. Wider
B. Narrower
C. Smaller
D. None of these
Answer» A. Wider
509.

Management accounting helps in ___________ data

A. Analysis
B. Interpretation
C. Analysis and interpretation
D. None of these
Answer» C. Analysis and interpretation
510.

Management accounting provides alternative choices for managerial ___________

A. Decisions
B. Policies
C. Uses
D. None of these
Answer» A. Decisions
511.

Publication of management accounting statements are ______________

A. Compulsory
B. Not optional
C. Optional
D. None of these
Answer» B. Not optional
512.

Management accounting deals only with that information which is useful to the ___________

A. Accountant
B. Owners
C. Management
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Management
513.

The prime function of management accounting is to -------------------------------

A. Interpret financial data
B. Assist the management in performing its functions
C. Record business transaction
D. None of these
Answer» B. Assist the management in performing its functions
514.

Management accounting relates to ________

A. Recording of accounting data
B. Recording of costing data
C. Presentation of accounting data
D. None of these
Answer» C. Presentation of accounting data
515.

Management accounting analyses accounting data with the help of -------------------------

A. Auditors
B. Statutory forms
C. Tools and techniques
D. None of these
Answer» C. Tools and techniques
516.

Management accounting and cost accounting functions are --------------------------

A. Neutral in effect
B. Complementary in nature
C. Contradictory in nature
D. None of these
Answer» B. Complementary in nature
517.

Management accounting provides valuable services to management in performing ____

A. Coordinating functions
B. Controlling functions
C. Planning functions
D. All managerial functions
Answer» D. All managerial functions
518.

Management accounting and financial accounting differ in that management accounting information is prepared

A. following prescribed rules
B. using whatever methods, the company finds beneficial.
C. for shareholders.
D. to summarize the whole company with little detail.
Answer» B. using whatever methods, the company finds beneficial.
519.

Management accounting is the branch of accounting concerned with reporting to

A. internal managers.
B. shareholders.
C. the government
D. bankers.
Answer» B. shareholders.
520.

The use of management accounting is

A. Optional
B. Compulsory
C. Legally obligatory
D. Compulsory to some and optional to others
Answer» A. Optional
521.

The management accounting can be stated an extension of A) Cost Accounting B) Financial Accounting C) Responsibility Accounting

A. Both A and B
B. Both A and C c)
C. Both B and C
D. A,
Answer» D. A,
522.

Which of the following is true about management accounting?
A) Management accounting is associated with presentation of accounting data.
B) Management accounting is extremely sensitive to investors needs.

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Only A
523.

Which of the following are tools of management accounting?
A) Decision accounting
B) Standard costing
C) Budgetary control
D) Human Resources Accounting

A. A, B and D
B. A, C and D
C. A, B and C
D. A, B , C, D
Answer» C. A, B and C
524.

Management accounting is related with
A) The problem of choice making
B) Recording of transactions
C) Cause and effect relationships

A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A and C
D. All are false
Answer» C. A and C
525.

Management accountancy is a structure for

A. Costing
B. Accounting
C. Decision making
D. Management
Answer» C. Decision making
526.

The prime function of financial accounting is to

A. Classify and Record the economic data
B. To achieve non-economic goals
C. Provide information for control
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Classify and Record the economic data
527.

If net profit is ₹ 50,000 after writing off goodwill ₹ 10,000 then the Cash Flow from operating activities will be:

A. ₹ 60,000
B. ₹ 40,000
C. ₹ 50,000
D. ₹ 30,000
Answer» A. ₹ 60,000
528.

Net Profit during the year ₹ 1,00,000
Debtors in the beginning the year of ₹ 30,000
Debtors at the end of the year ₹ 36,000
What is the amount of Cash From Operating Activities?

A. ₹ 30,000
B. ₹ 94,000
C. ₹ 1,06,000
D. ₹ 1,66,000
Answer» B. ₹ 94,000
529.

Net Profit during the year ₹ 30,000
Creditors in the beginning ₹ 24,000
Creditors at the end ₹ 16,000
What is the amount of cash from operating activities?

A. ₹ 30,000
B. ₹ 34,000
C. ₹ 22,000
D. ₹ 40,000
Answer» C. ₹ 22,000
530.

Financing Activities bring changes in

A. Size and composition of owner equities
B. Borrowing of the enterprise
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both a and b
531.

For year 2018 Equity Share Capital is Rs 3,00,000 Preference Share Capital is Rs.1,00,000,10% debentures is Rs.2,00,000 and Share premium is Rs.30,000. For year 2019 Equity Share Capital is Rs 4,00,000 Preference Share Capital is Rs.60,000 10% debentures is Rs.1,00,000 and Share premium is 40,000. Also given, Dividend paid on shares Rs 15,000 and Interest paid on debentures Rs. 20,000. Determine net cash flow from financing activities.

A. Inflow of Rs 65,000
B. Outflow of Rs 65,000
C. Inflow of Rs 56,000
D. Outflow of Rs 56000
Answer» B. Outflow of Rs 65,000
532.

Which of the following falls under Profitability Ratios?
A) General Profitability ratios
B) Overall Profitability ratios
C) Comprehensive Profitability ratios

A. A and B
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. None of the above
Answer» A. A and B
533.

While calculating Gross Profit Ratio,

A. Closing stock is deducted from cost of goods sold
B. Closing stock is added to cost of goods sold
C. Closing stock is ignored
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Closing stock is deducted from cost of goods sold
534.

Gross Profit Ratio is calculated by

A. (Gross Profit/Gross sales)*100
B. (Gross Profit/Net sales)*100
C. (Net Profit/Gross sales)*100
D. None of the above
Answer» B. (Gross Profit/Net sales)*100
535.

Given Sales is Rs.2,40,000 and Gross Profit is 60,000, the Gross Profit Ratio is

A. 24%
B. 25%
C. 40%
D. 44%%
Answer» B. 25%
536.

If selling price is fixed 25% above the cost, the Gross Profit Ratio is

A. 13%
B. 28%
C. 26%
D. 20%
Answer» D. 20%
537.

Determine Stock Turnover Ratio if, Opening stock is Rs 31,000, Closing stock is Rs 29,000, Sales is Rs 3,20,000 and Gross profit ratio is 25% on sales.

A. 12 times
B. 11 times
C. 8 times
D. 10 times
Answer» C. 8 times
538.

Which of the following is not included in quick assets?

A. Debtors
B. Stock
C. Cash at bank
D. Cash in hand
Answer» B. Stock
539.

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
540.

A Current Ratio of Less than One means

A. Current Liabilities < Current Assets,
B. Fixed Assets > Current Assets,
C. Current Assets < Current Liabilities,
D. Share Capital > Current Assets.
Answer» C. Current Assets < Current Liabilities,
541.

A firm has Capital of Rs. 10,00,000; Sales of Rs. 5,00,000; Gross Profit of Rs. 2,00,000 and Expenses of Rs. 1,00,000. What is the Net Profit Ratio?

A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 10%
D. 40%
Answer» C. 10%
542.

A Company has a material standard of 1 kg. per unit of output. Each kg. has a standard price of Rs.25 per kg. Company paid Rs.1,27,500 for 5000 kg., which they used to produce 4,700 units. What is the direct material price variance?

A. Rs.2,500 unfavourable
B. Rs.2,600 favourable
C. Rs.12,600 unfavourable
D. Rs.10,000 unfavourable
Answer» A. Rs.2,500 unfavourable
543.

Company has a material standard of 1.1 kg. per unit of output. Each kg. has a standard price of Rs.25 per. Company paid Rs.1,18,800? for 5,100 kg. which they used to produce 4,900 units. What is the direct materials quantity variance?

A. Rs.7,250 favourable
B. Rs.5,000 favourable
C. Rs.7,250 unfavourable
D. Rs.5,000 unfavourable
Answer» A. Rs.7,250 favourable
544.

(A Company has a standard of 1 direct labor hour per unit at Rs.12 per hour. 3,850 labor hours costing Rs.46,970 were used to produce 4,000 units.) Company’s labor price variance is

A. Rs.770 favourable
B. Rs.770 unfavourable
C. Rs.1,030 favourable
D. Rs.1,030 unfavourable
Answer» B. Rs.770 unfavourable
545.

(A Company has a standard of 1 direct labor hour per unit at Rs.12 per hour. 3,850 labor hours costing Rs.46,970 were used to produce 4,000 units.) Company’s labor quantity variance is

A. Rs.1,830 unfavourable
B. Rs.1,830 favourable
C. Rs.1,800 favourable
D. Rs.1,800 unfavourable
Answer» C. Rs.1,800 favourable
546.

(A Company has a standard of 1 direct labor hour per unit at Rs.12 per hour. 3,850 labor hours costing Rs.46,970 were used to produce 4,000 units.) Company’s total labor variance is

A. Rs.770 unfavourable
B. Rs.800 unfavourable
C. Rs.1,030 favourable
D. Rs.1,930 favourable
Answer» D. Rs.1,930 favourable
547.

Material cost variances is measured as

A. Total standard cost - Total actual cost
B. Standard cost of revised standard mix - Standard cost of actual mix
C. (Standard unit price - Actual unit price) * Actual quantity used
D. (Standard quantity - Actual quantity) * Unit standard price
Answer» A. Total standard cost - Total actual cost
548.

When the actual cost is less than the standard cost, the difference is termed as

A. Favourable variance
B. Adverse variance
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Favourable variance
549.

The formula to estimate Labour Mix variance is

A. Total standard labour cost of actual output - Total actual cost of actual output
B. (Standard rate per hour - Actual rate per hour) * Actual Hours
C. (Revised standard time - Actual time) * Standard rate
D. Abnormal idle hours * Standard hourly rate
Answer» B. (Standard rate per hour - Actual rate per hour) * Actual Hours
550.

Given standard time per unit is 80 hours, standard time per hour @ Rs 1 per hour, actual time per unit is 90 hours and actual rate per hour @ Rs 1.10 per hour. Determine labour cost variance, labour rate variance and labour efficiency variance.

A. Rs 11, Rs 22 and Rs 10 all unfavorable
B. Rs 19, Rs 9 and Rs 10 all favorable
C. Rs 19, Rs 9 and Rs 10 all unfavorable
D. Rs 11, Rs 22 and Rs 10 all favorable
Answer» C. Rs 19, Rs 9 and Rs 10 all unfavorable
551.

The formula used for calculation of labour rate variance is

A. Total standard labour cost of actual output - Total actual cost of actual output
B. (Standard rate per hour - Actual rate per hour) * Actual Hours
C. (Standard time - Actual time) * Standard rate per hour
D. Abnormal idle hours * Standard hourly rate
Answer» B. (Standard rate per hour - Actual rate per hour) * Actual Hours
552.

The data related to Production of T are for material X standard data and actual data are 40 kgs @ Rs 10 and 55 kgs @ Rs 9, respectively. The standard data and actual data for material Y are 50 kgs @ Rs 5 and 35 kgs @ Rs 7. Determine material usage variance.

A. Rs 75 favorable
B. Rs 75 unfavorable
C. Rs 90 unfavorable
D. Rs 90 favorable
Answer» B. Rs 75 unfavorable
553.

Material yield variance arises when

A. Actual output > Standard output
B. Actual output < Standard output
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both a and b
554.

While calculating material mix variance, if revised standard quantity is greater than actual quantity, the variance is

A. Unfavorable
B. Favorable
C. Neither favorable nor unfavorable
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Favorable
555.

To produce Product A 2 kg of material X at Rs 10 per kg is required . During February 800 units of Product, A were produced. Actual price paid for material X is Rs 9 per kg and total cost Rs 15,300. Determine material cost variance.

A. Rs 700 favorable
B. Rs 700 unfavorable
C. Inadequate data
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Rs 700 favorable
556.

In a manufacturing firm, the standard quantity of material was set at 10 kg and standard price was fixed at Rs. 2 per kg. The actual quantity consumed was 12 kg and the actual price paid was Rs 1.90 per kg. Determine material usage variance.

A. Rs 4 favorable
B. Rs 4 unfavorable
C. Rs 2.80 unfavorable
D. Rs 1.20 favorable
Answer» B. Rs 4 unfavorable
557.

Marginal Cost is the aggregate of all

A. Fixed overheads
B. Variable Costs
C. Contribution Costs
D. Work Cost
Answer» B. Variable Costs
558.

The other name of Marginal Costing is…

A. Direct Costing
B. Variable Costing
C. Incremental Costing
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
559.

While making make or buy decision under marginal costing, external purchase price of the articles must be compared with its

A. Fixed Cost
B. Total Cost
C. Variable Cost
D. Prime Cost.
Answer» C. Variable Cost
560.

Shut down cost is:

A. Avoidable Fixed Cost
B. Unavoidable Fixed Cost
C. Avoidable Variable Cost
D. Unavoidable Variable Cost
Answer» B. Unavoidable Fixed Cost
561.

Profit volume ratio can be improved by

A. Reducing variable cost
B. Reducing the selling price
C. Increasing the fixed cost
D. Increasing the key factor
Answer» A. Reducing variable cost
562.

When Profit is Rs.5000 and P/V ratio is 20%, Margin of Safety is---------

A. 10000
B. 25000
C. 30000
D. 50000
Answer» B. 25000
563.

When selling price of product A is Rs.25 and product B is Rs. 20 and respective variable cost is Rs. 23 and Rs.16. The fixed cost is Rs.750, which of the following sales mix of product A and product B should be adopted to maximize the profit.

A. 250 units of A & 250 units of B
B. 500 units of B only
C. 400 units of A & 100 units of B
D. 150 units of A & 350 units of B
Answer» D. 150 units of A & 350 units of B
564.

The breakdown of cost of a component of a company is Material Rs.275, Labour Rs. 175 ,other Variable costs Rs.50 and Depreciation Rs.125. At what price the product should be available in the market so that company should buy from the market.

A. Rs. 575
B. Rs. 600
C. Rs.500
D. None
Answer» D. None
565.

Costs Which ------------between different alternatives are to be ignored.

A. Are differential costs
B. Are incremental costs
C. Are constant costs
D. Are relevant costs
Answer» C. Are constant costs
566.

When selling price is Rs.200 Per unit, Variable Cost Rs.150 per unit and Fixed Cost is Rs.50000 at which capacity level the cost per unit would be minimum.

A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 85%
Answer» D. 85%
567.

The profit volume ratio (P/V Ratio)

A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
Answer» B. 20%
568.

The Break-Even Point sales are

A. Rs.2000000
B. Rs.2500000
C. Rs.3000000
D. Rs. 4000000
Answer» C. Rs.3000000
569.

The Variable Cost in 2018 are

A. Rs.2800000
B. Rs.3000000
C. Rs.3200000
D. Rs.3400000
Answer» C. Rs.3200000
570.

The Fixed Cost are

A. Rs.200000
B. Rs.300000
C. Rs.400000
D. Rs.500000
Answer» B. Rs.300000
571.

If projected sales in the year 2020 to be Rs.6500000 find out the corresponding profit

A. Rs. 700000
B. Rs. 800000
C. Rs. 900000
D. Rs.1000000
Answer» D. Rs.1000000
572.

Balance sheet indicates the financial status of the business ____.

A. For a day
B. For a month
C. For a year
D. At given period
Answer» D. At given period
573.

__do not give the returns during the same period during which they are paid for

A. Intangible assets
B. Fixed assets
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Fixed assets
574.

Following is (are) called the element(s) of Cost

A. Material
B. Labour
C. Expenses
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
575.

_________ Accounting becomes a source of information for Management Accounting.

A. Financial
B. Cost
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Financial
576.

Profit and Loss Account debit side includes

A. Salary
B. Discount allowed
C. Postage & telegram
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
577.

The following is (are) the indirect labour cost(s)

A. Wages paid to storekeeper
B. Salary of works manager
C. Wages paid to gatekeeper
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
578.

The term management accounting was first coined in

A. 1960
B. 1950
C. 1945
D. 1955
Answer» B. 1950
579.

Management accounting is
(i) Subjective
(ii) Objective

A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Only (i)
580.

The management accounting can be stated an extension of
(i) Cost Accounting
(ii) Financial Accounting
(iii) Responsibility Accounting

A. Both (i) and (ii)
B. Both (i) and (iii)
C. Both (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii)
Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii)
581.

Which of the following is true about management accounting?
(i) Management accounting is associated with presentation of accounting data.
(ii) Management accounting is extremely sensitive to investors needs.

A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Only (i)
582.

Which of the following are tools of management accounting?
(i) Decision accounting
(ii) Standard costing
(iii) Budgetary control
(iv) Human Resources Accounting

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i),(ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (i),(ii) and (iii)
583.

Management accounting is related with
(i) The problem of choice making
(ii) Recording of transactions
(iii) Cause and effect relationships

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. All are false
Answer» C. (i) and (iii)
584.

Who coined the concept of management accounting?

A. R.N Anthony
B. James H. Bliss
C. J. Batty
D. American Accounting Association
Answer» B. James H. Bliss
585.

Which of the following statements are false about management accounting?
(i) Management accounting is concerned with historical events.
(ii) Management accounting is related only with such instances which can be expressed in monetary terms.
(iii) Management accounting is a part of Financial Management
(iv) Management accounting information can be disclosed to outsiders.

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i),(ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (i),(ii) and (iii)
586.

Management accounting deals with

A. Quantitative information
B. Qualitative information
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both a and b
587.

The definition ‘Management Accounting is the presentation of accounting information in such a way as to assist management in the creation of policy and the day-to-day operation of an undertaking.’

A. Anglo-American Council on Productivity
B. AICPA
C. Robert N. Anthony
D. All of the above
Answer» A. Anglo-American Council on Productivity
588.

The prime function of accounting is to:

A. record economic data
B. provide the informational basis for action
C. classify and record business transactions
D. attain non-economic goals.
Answer» B. provide the informational basis for action
589.

The basic function of management accounting is to:

A. record all business transactions
B. interpret the financial data
C. assist the management in performing its functions effectively
D. None of the above
Answer» C. assist the management in performing its functions effectively
590.

Management accounting involves

A. Preparation of financial statements
B. Analysis and interpretation of data
C. Recording of transactions
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Analysis and interpretation of data
591.

Management accounting provides invaluable services to management in performing:

A. All management functions
B. Coordination functions
C. Controlling functions
D. Directing function
Answer» A. All management functions
592.

Cost accounting mainly helps the management in:

A. Earning extra profits
B. Providing information to the management for decision-making.
C. Fixing process of the products.
D. Selling products
Answer» B. Providing information to the management for decision-making.
593.

Variable cost per unit:

A. Remains fixed
B. Fluctuates with the volume of production
C. Varies in sympathy with ‘the volume of sales.
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Fluctuates with the volume of production
594.

If the activity level increases 10%, total variable costs will

A. remain the same
B. increase by more than 10%
C. decrease by less than 10%
D. increase by10%
Answer» A. remain the same
595.

Opportunity cost helps in:

A. Ascertainment of cost
B. Controlling cost
C. Making managerial decisions
D. Fixing selling price
Answer» C. Making managerial decisions
596.

Conversion cost is the sum total of:

A. Direct material cost and direct wages cost
B. Direct wages, direct expenses and factory overheads
C. Indirect wages and factory overheads
D. Indirect wages , direct wages & factory overheads
Answer» C. Indirect wages and factory overheads
597.

Fixed cost per unit increases when:

A. Production volume decreases
B. Production volume increases
C. Variable cost per unit decreases
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
598.

Cost behaviour analysis is a study of how a firm's costs

A. relate to competitors' costs
B. relate to general price level changes
C. respond to changes in activity levels within the company
D. respond to changes in the gross national product
Answer» C. respond to changes in activity levels within the company
599.

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
600.

The objectives of Cash Flow Statement are (i) Analysis of cash position
(ii) Short-term cash planning
(iii) Evaluation of liquidity
(iv) Comparison of operating Performance

A. Both A and B
B. Both A and C
C. Both B and D
D. A, B, C, D
Answer» D. A, B, C, D
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