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200+ Practical Auditing Solved MCQs

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

51.

Investments in hand should be verified with the help of

A. Schedule of investments
B. Balance sheet
C. Inspection of securities
D. Certificate from the bank
Answer» C. Inspection of securities
52.

First auditor of a company is appointed by the

A. Shareholders
B. Central Govt.
C. Company Law Board
D. Board of Directors
Answer» D. Board of Directors
53.

Which of the following persons is qualified to be a company auditor?

A. An employee of the company
B. A body corporate
C. A person who is indebted to the company for an amount exceeding Rs. 1000
D. A practicing chartered accountant
Answer» D. A practicing chartered accountant
54.

The first auditor of a company will hold office

A. For a period of one year
B. Till holding of statutory meeting
C. Till the conclusion of first annual general meeting
D. Till a new auditor is appointed
Answer» C. Till the conclusion of first annual general meeting
55.

Normally, a company auditor is appointed by the

A. Central Government
B. Shareholders
C. Board of Directors
D. Company Law board
Answer» B. Shareholders
56.

An auditor in a casual vacancy is appointed by the

A. Board of Directors
B. Shareholders
C. Central Government
D. Company Law board
Answer» A. Board of Directors
57.

If an auditor is not appointed at annual general meeting, he is appointed by the

A. The Central Government
B. Board of Directors
C. Shareholders
D. Company Law board
Answer» A. The Central Government
58.

A vacancy caused by resignation of the auditor is filled by

A. Board of Directors
B. At the general meeting of shareholders
C. By the Central Government
D. By the Company Law board
Answer» B. At the general meeting of shareholders
59.

A special auditor is appointed by the

A. Shareholders
B. Board of Directors
C. Central Government
D. C & A - G
Answer» C. Central Government
60.

A government Co. auditor may be appointed by the

A. C & A – G
B. Shareholders
C. Central Government
D. None of the above
Answer» A. C & A – G
61.

A company auditor can be removed before expiry of his term by

A. Shareholders
B. Board of Directors
C. Central Government
D. State Government
Answer» A. Shareholders
62.

Remuneration of a company auditor is fixed by the

A. Shareholders
B. Board of Directors
C. Central Government
D. Appointing authority
Answer» D. Appointing authority
63.

A company auditor, in general has to submit his report to

A. Shareholders
B. Board of Directors
C. Central Government
D. C & A – G
Answer» A. Shareholders
64.

An auditor of Government company has to submit his report to the

A. Shareholders
B. Central Government
C. C & A – G
D. Ministry concerned
Answer» B. Central Government
65.

Internal auditor has to submit report to

A. Shareholders
B. Government
C. Company Law board
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
66.

Auditor should be dutiful like a

A. A watch dog
B. A blood hound
C. A detective
D. An insurer
Answer» A. A watch dog
67.

Auditor, in general is an

A. Employee of the company
B. Agent of the company
C. Agent of the shareholders
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Agent of the shareholders
68.

While checking allotment of shares the auditor should see that it is made within

A. 100 days of issue of prospectus
B. 120 days of issue of prospectus
C. 150 days of issue of prospectus
D. 80 days of issue of prospectus
Answer» B. 120 days of issue of prospectus
69.

Which of the following percentage of nominal amount of shares should be received with application

A. 10
B. 15
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
70.

While checking allotment, auditor should see that amount

A. Equal to estimated fixed capital is received
B. Equal to estimated working capital is received
C. Necessary for purchase of land & building has been received
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
71.

For restriction regarding allotment of shares, the auditor should refer to section

A. 25
B. 75
C. 64
D. 69
Answer» D. 69
72.

For checking that allotment of shares has been properly made, an auditor should refer to

A. Cash Book
B. Shares Ledger
C. Directors minutes book
D. Shareholders minutes Book
Answer» C. Directors minutes book
73.

Auditor should see that the return of allotment has been sent to Registrar within

A. 1 month
B. 2 months
C. 3 months
D. 40 days
Answer» A. 1 month
74.

Application money should not be withdrawn unless

A. Allotment is made
B. Cash book has been prepared
C. Certificate to commence business obtained
D. Certificate of incorporation obtained
Answer» C. Certificate to commence business obtained
75.

Shares issued for consideration other than cash should be vouched with the help of

A. Directors minutes book
B. Shareholders minutes book
C. Contract with the party concerned
D. Cash book
Answer» C. Contract with the party concerned
76.

A company can issue Redeemable Preference shares, if authorized by

A. Memorandum of association
B. Articles of association
C. Companies Act, 1956
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Articles of association
77.

Auditor should see that amount received for premium on issue of shares should be shown in

A. Subscribed capital
B. Capital Reserve Account
C. Share Premium account
D. Paid- up capital account
Answer» C. Share Premium account
78.

Share premium account should be shown in the Balance sheet under

A. Paid-up capital
B. Subscribed capital
C. Reserves & surplus
D. Reserved capital
Answer» C. Reserves & surplus
79.

Amount of share premium may be utilized for

A. Payment of dividend
B. Writing of preliminary expenses
C. Routine expenses
D. Purchase of fixed assets
Answer» B. Writing of preliminary expenses
80.

Shares can be issued at discount under section

A. 76
B. 75
C. 79
D. 89
Answer» C. 79
81.

Interest on calls paid in advance, according to Table A, should not exceed

A. 6%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 14%
Answer» A. 6%
82.

Shares can be issued at premium, under section

A. 76
B. 75
C. 78
D. 79
Answer» C. 78
83.

A company can accept calls in advance from its shareholders under section

A. 82
B. 79
C. 92
D. 78
Answer» C. 92
84.

Shares can be issued at discount only after

A. 2 years of the commencement of the business
B. 1 year of the commencement of the business
C. 3 years of the commencement of the business
D. 5 years of the commencement of the business
Answer» B. 1 year of the commencement of the business
85.

With regard to issue of share warrants to the bearers, the auditor should see that is it

A. Permitted by Memorandum of Association
B. Sanctioned by the Central Government
C. Permitted by the Board of Directors
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Sanctioned by the Central Government
86.

For the for festure of shares, the auditor should check that it is permitted

A. by Memorandum of Association
B. by articles of association
C. under Companies Act, 1956
D. None of the above
Answer» B. by articles of association
87.

Premium received on issue of shares, later forfeited, should be transferred to

A. Capital reserve
B. Shares forfeited Account
C. Capital Account
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
88.

With regard to issue of share certificates, the auditor should refer to section

A. 110
B. 113
C. 114
D. 123
Answer» B. 113
89.

Increase in share capital is permitted by

A. Memorandum of Association
B. Articles of association
C. Court
D. Companies Act, 1956
Answer» B. Articles of association
90.

Divisible profit should not include

A. Interest on capital
B. Capital
C. Depreciation
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
91.

Dividend can not be paid out of

A. Capital profit
B. Capital receipts
C. Revenue receipts
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Capital receipts
92.

Capital profit imply profit earned

A. Through business transaction
B. From capital
C. From sale of fixed assets
D. From sale of current assets
Answer» C. From sale of fixed assets
93.

Capital profits

A. Can be paid by way of dividends
B. Cannot paid by way of dividends
C. Can be paid by way of dividend under certain conditions
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Can be paid by way of dividend under certain conditions
94.

If there is capital loss, the auditor should

A. Not allow payment of dividend
B. Allow payment of dividends
C. Allow payment of dividends after making such losses good
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Allow payment of dividends
95.

A company auditor should see that the dividend should be paid

A. After charging depreciation
B. Without charging depreciation
C. Out of capital
D. None of the above
Answer» A. After charging depreciation
96.

In his report, the auditor gives his

A. Judgment
B. Opinion
C. Guarantee to correctness of accounts
D. True state of affairs
Answer» B. Opinion
97.

Civil liability of an auditor implies liability for

A. Misappropriation of cash
B. Misappropriation of goods
C. Fraud
D. Misfeasance
Answer» D. Misfeasance
98.

An auditor can be held liable under companies Act 1949 for

A. Negligence
B. Criminal offence
C. Professional misconduct
D. Breach of contract
Answer» C. Professional misconduct
99.

Investigation of books of accounts and records is :

A. Not legally compulsory
B. Compulsory
C. Compulsory as per companies act
D. Compulsory as Income Tax Act
Answer» A. Not legally compulsory
100.

Investigation is carries on behalf of

A. Manager
B. Employee
C. Client
D. On behalf of owner and third parties
Answer» D. On behalf of owner and third parties

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