Saturday, February 26, 2011

Management Accounting - 6

Management Accounting - 6

Select The Blank
Question Furniture account will always have a ________ balance.
Correct Answer Debit


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Accounting is the art where transactions are …
Correct Answer Summarized , Classified , Recorded


True/False
Question The phrase 'By Balance c/d.' written on the credit side of the rent account, indicates credit balance for this account.
Correct Answer False


Select The Blank
Question The ________ variance is the difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead charged to production.
Correct Answer Total variable overhead


True/False
Question Accounting refers to the process of analyzing & interpreting the information already recorded in the books of accounts.
Correct Answer True


Select The Blank
Question The selection of ________ may depend upon the various factors like characteristics of the business organisation, tax considerations, statutory requirements etc.
Correct Answer Accounting period


True/False
Question Standard costs are used for external reporting.
Correct Answer False



True/False
Question It is said that the income statement represents wealth increase /decrease for the organisation.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Mr. Oak, materials manager, spends 40% time in the factory and the remaining in office. If his annual salary is Rs.500,000/-, what amount should be charged as office overheads ?
Correct Answer Rs.300,000/-



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The factors to be considered while preparing the direct materials budget are :
Correct Answer Adequacy of material storing space , Availability of funds , Material in stores but reserved for specific purposes


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In which of the following situations, the flexible budget should be preferred?
Correct Answer Sales are too difficult to predict , Supply level of input cannot be predicted , Varying levels of production activity


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Techniques of management accounting include:
Correct Answer Marginal costing , Budgetary control , Standard costing



Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer
Profit and loss account- Commission received
Manufacturing account -Work in Progress
Balance Sheet- Land & Building
Trading account- Closing stock of finished goods


True/False
Question While preparing the labour cost budget, factors such as overtime working or night shift working may be ignored.
Correct Answer False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If the sales forecast is less than the past sales but the top management insists upon a certain amount of additional profits, then following steps can be taken to achieve the target profit
Correct Answer Increase the selling price , Reduce cost of sales , Increase the selling efforts



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question From the following, select intangible assets:
Correct Answer Goodwill , Patents , Trade Marks


True/False
Question Bank reconciliation statement must be prepared before the preparation of profit and loss account and balance sheet.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Find the budget which is inadequate as a cost control technique :
Correct Answer Fixed budget


True/False
Question Predetermined rate of absorption of overheads helps in quick preparation of cost estimates and quoting prices.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Net sales Rs,7,50,000/-, opening stock Rs.1,14,375/-, purchases Rs.483,375/- and closing stock Rs.1,47,750/-. Calculate the Gross Profit.
Correct Answer Rs.3,00,000/-



Select The Blank
Question ________ is an example of intangible asset.
Correct Answer Goodwill


True/False
Question Accounting is an art of recording, classifying & summarizing in a significant manner.
Correct Answer True



True/False
Question Goods sent to the customers on approval basis should be treated as sales.
Correct Answer False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Features of Sunk cost are . . .
Correct Answer Indicates historical cost , Not relevant in decision making process , Incurred in past


True/False
Question Profitability statement indicates the amount of assets & liabilities.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question A business is an activity carried out with the intention of earning the profit.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Identify the steps involved in selecting the optimum product mix, when the limiting factor is number of labour hours and sales demand.
Correct Answer For each product find the contribution per unit and per labour hour , Award ranks to each of the products based on contribution per limiting factor , Priority is given to fulfill the market demand of the product which gives maximum contribution per labour hour.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Techniques of management accounting include:
Correct Answer Marginal costing , Budgetary control , Standard costing


True/False
Question The ideal budget period for a company engaged in generation and distribution of electricity is one year.
Correct Answer False

Select The Blank
Question The ________ adjustment is necessary to relfect the cost for the use of fixed asset during the year.
Correct Answer Depreciation



True/False
Question According to Reducing Balance Method, the depreciation is provided at a predetermined percentage on the balance of cost of asset after deduction of the depreciation previously charged.
Correct Answer True


Select The Blank
Question Crane expenses should be apportioned on the basis of ________.
Correct Answer Number of hours crane worked in the department




Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Essentials for effective implementation of budgetary control system are
Correct Answer Commitment of top management , Clearly defined objectives , Continous budget education


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Commission payable to General Manager is 10 % of the net profits. If the net profit before charging commission is Rs.29,200/-, then what will be the amount of his net profit after commission?
Correct Answer Rs.26,545.45


Select The Blank
Question A forecast is mere estimate of what is likely to happen, but ________ is the action plan to be followed.
Correct Answer Budget


True/False
Question A very wide scope of Management Accounting is the limitation by itself.
Correct Answer True



Select The Blank
Question The combination in which different products are sold by a company is known as ________.
Correct Answer Sales mix


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The reporting method used in the costing system should be based on the principle of
Correct Answer Management by exception

True/False
Question Balance sheet indicates the financial status of the business at given period.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The wages paid to maintenance department workers who do repair work principally for production departments but also on the vehicles in the distribuiton department shoud be charged as:
Correct Answer Service costs


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question M/s Vivek Enterprises has paid rent relating to the residence of Mr. Vivek, proprietor of Vivek Enterprises. This payment should be treated as
Correct Answer Drawings



Select The Blank
Question Measurement of ________ gives an idea of the degree of mobility of labour.
Correct Answer Labour turnover


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Net profit for the year before charging commission to the manager, is Rs.111,775/-. The manager of the company is entitled to commission @ 8% on net profits after charging commission. Find the amount of commission due to the manager.
Correct Answer Rs.8,279.63



Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer
Total cost- Cost of finished goods
Non operating income -Profit on sale of investment
Selling and distribution overheads -Advertisement expenses
Factory overheads -Repair for factory building


True/False
Question Control on purchase of material is exercised by the storekeeper.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A company wishes to earn a 15% profit margin on selling price when quoting for a job. Which of the following is the profit margin of cost which will achieve the required profit margin ?
Correct Answer 0.1765

Select The Blank
Question Economical use of labour, materials and facilities can achieved with the help of ________.
Correct Answer Budgetary control


Management Accounting - 5


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The selection of the supplier may depend upon the following aspects:
Correct Answer
Geographical location of the supplier , Price quoted by the supplier , Goodwill of the supplier

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Net book value of loose tools as on 1st April, 2003 was Rs.45,000/-. As on 31st March, 2004 the management felt that the real worth of these loose tools is only Rs.30,000/-. What can be done to achieve the desired reduction in the net book value of loose tools?
Correct Answer
By providing depreciation to the extent of Rs.15,000/-


True/False
Question
Overhead absorption rate will be different at different capacity levels.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
The budget that represents the funds investment for expansion, diversification, etc. is known as ________.
Correct Answer
Capital expenditure budget



Select The Blank
Question
The ________ variance is the difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead charged to production.
Correct Answer
Total variable overhead

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cost that indicates historical cost, which is incurred in past, is known as
Correct Answer
Sunk cost



Select The Blank
Question
Information as to the cost and profit / loss associated with the firm's operations is provided to the ________ by Management accounting.
Correct Answer
Management


Select The Blank
Question
Factory cost of a product is Rs.335,000/-, if the selling overheads are charged @25% of factory cost, then the amount of selling overheads should be Rs.________/-
Correct Answer
83750

Select The Blank
Question
Uniform costing is not a separate method of ________.
Correct Answer
cost accounting


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following budgets may be termed as a long term budget?
Correct Answer
Capital expenditure budget , Research and Development expenditure budget , Budget of a transportation company


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The following figures relate to a company manufacturing a varied range of products : Year 2003 Total sales Rs.22,23,000/- and total cost Rs.19,83,600/-. Year 2004 : Total sales Rs.24,51,000/- and Total cost Rs.21,43,200/-. Assuming stability in prices, calculate the profit volume ratio
Correct Answer
0.3

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cost of idle time incurred by employees that is considered normal for the production process should be charged to :
Correct Answer
Factory overheads


Select The Blank
Question
Creche expenses may be appropriately approtioned on the basis of ________.
Correct Answer
Number of female workers


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Opening stock of Rs.1,80,000/-, purchases Rs.8,00,000/-, freight inward Rs.35,000/-, closing stock Rs.2,00,000/-, direct wages Rs.2,35,000/-. Calculate the prime cost.
Correct Answer
Rs.10,50,000/-


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Limitations of Management Accounting includes-------------------
Correct Answer
Its wide scope , Possibility of intuitive decision , Requires elaborate organizational structure

Select The Blank
Question
Indirect Cost is termed as ________.
Correct Answer
Overhead



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Features of Financial Accounting includes-----------------
Correct Answer
It is a legal requirement , It protects the interest of outsiders , It considers historical transactions



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Identify the budgets for which the production manager sould be held responsible :
Correct Answer
Production budget , Production overheads budget , Plant utilisation budget


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
A group of 10 men and 20 women workers were expected to produce 400 units of a product in an 8 hour day. The standard hourly rate was fixed at Rs.25/- and Rs.15/-, respectively.Actually, a group of 15 men and 10 women workers was deployed and paid for 8 hours a day at an hourly rate of Rs.22/- and Rs.18/-, respectively. Two hours were wasted for the entire group due to power failure and only 300 units were produced. Calculate labour rate variance.
Correct Answer
Rs.120/- (Favourable)

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Techniques of management accounting include:
Correct Answer
Marginal costing , Budgetary control , Standard costing

True/False
Question
A grinding machine is an example of impersonal cost centre
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
Profitability statement indicates the amount of assets & liabilities.
Correct Answer
False



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Uniform costing system is useful in the following areas
Correct Answer
Classification of cost accounts



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The features of multiplicity of key factors are as follows :
Correct Answer
More than one key factors , Refers to a complex situation , Can be resolved by using linear programming technique


True/False
Question
Balance sheet indicates the expenditure & income from the business.
Correct Answer
False


True/False
Question
Interim dividend paid by the company should be debited to the profit and loss appropriation account.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
A materials requisition form normally contains the following aspects:
Correct Answer
Quantity requisitioned , Per unit material cost , Job number



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The production budget may be prepared in terms of :
Correct Answer
Units produced , Production cost , Material cost, labour cost and overheads

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Panna Ltd. temporarily has excess production capacity. The idle plant facilties can be used to manufacture a low-margin item. The low-margin item should be produced if it can be sold for more than its:
Correct Answer
Variable costs



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If the sales forecast is less than the past sales but the top management insists upon a certain amount of additional profits, then following steps can be taken to achieve the target profit
Correct Answer
Increase the selling price , Reduce cost of sales , Increase the selling efforts

True/False
Question
Receipts and payments method of cash budget is useful for preparing long term estimates.
Correct Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Select the advantages of standard cost system.
Correct Answer
Provides reliable basis for budgeting , Facilitates delegation of authority , Promotes economy and efficiency


True/False
Question
The sales mix variance highlights the fact that the actual mix of sales has been in the same ratio as budgeted.
Correct Answer
False


Select The Blank
Question
In case of seasonal industry, the budget period may be taken as ________.
Correct Answer
One season


True/False
Question
Lack of efficient control on various aspects related to raw-material increases the material cost component of the finished product.
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
Due to compensating errors the arithmetical accuracy of the trial balance is affected.
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Material price variance for a job is Rs.800/- (Favourable). Actual quantity of material used is 100 kg whereasthe standard quantity of material is 120% of actual quantity. Actual price paid for the material is 80% of the standard price. Calculate material cost variance.
Correct Answer
Rs.1,600/- (Favourable))

Select The Blank
Question
The process of recording the business transactions in a defined set of records is referred to as ________.
Correct Answer
Balance sheet


Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Daily Time sheets
Time spent by worker on job is recorded

Time Keeping Department
Recording of workers time

Time booking department
Jobwise booking of time
.
Time Recording Clock Method
Ticket number & clock card allotted to worker

True/False
Question
Purchased goods by paying Rs.35,000/-: In this case, the cash account should be debited.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
If the customer is not likely to pay the amount receivable from him, this amount should to be treated as ________.
Correct Answer
Bad debts
Your Answer
Bad debts

True/False
Question
Accounting is an art of recording, classifying & summarizing in a significant manner.
Correct Answer
True



Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer


Book-Keeping
Books of Accounts


Financial statement
Profitability statement & Balance-sheet

Accounting
Process of analyzing & interpretation

Profitability statement
Indicates the amount of profit earned

Balance-sheet
Financial status

True/False
Question
The problem of multiple key factors can be solved with the help of techniques like linear programming, operations research, etc.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ books are preferred when the volume of transactions is very large.
Correct Answer
Subsidiary



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If you are required to enforce uniform costing system in your industry, how would you proceed ?
Correct Answer
Collecting data from all units of your industry , Ensuring that the data collected is complete and correct , Maintaining secrecy of the data collected

True/False
Question
All costs are controllable.
Correct Answer
False

Management Accounting - 4


True/False
Question 1) Financial statements are basically in two forms i.e. profitability statement and balance sheet.
Correct Answer True

True/False
Question Financial Accounting discloses the financial performance & financial statements of the business as a whole.
Correct Answer True

True/False
Question Management Accounting is the process of analysis and interpretation of financial data collected with help of financial accounting and cost accounting
Correct Answer True



True/False
Question P&L statement which is a period statement & relates to a certain period tells about results of operations.
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question Cost Accounting is concerned with calculation of the profitability and state of affairs of the organization as a whole.
Correct Answer False



True/False
Question Financial accounting may deal with the ascertainment of cost & calculation of profitability of the individual product.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question Management Accounting aims at enabling the management to take the decisions about the future. It may consider future data as well as non-financial factors.
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question Financial Accounting primarily protects the interests of the outsiders dealing with organization in various capacities.
Correct Answer True



Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Financial Accounting -Systematic recording of business transaction

Cost Accounting -Ascertainment of cost

Management Accounting -Analyzing & interpretation of financial data
Accounting- Art of interpreting & classifying business transaction
Book Keeping- Recording of business transactions


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

Bills Payable- Amount payable to supplier

Bills Receivable -Amount received from the customer

Trade Discount -Not accounted for in the books of Accounts

Cash Discount- Accounted for in the books of Accounts

Bad debts- Amount not received from customer

True/False
Question Amount invested in purchasing Fixed Asset is a revenue expenditure.
Correct Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Going Concern Concept __________________
Correct Answer Indefinite longer period , Not likely to close down in shorter period , This affects the values of asset and liabilities

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Cost of asset is 1,20,000, estimated scrap value 20,000, cost of assets subjected to depreciation 2,00,000, rate of depreciation is 10%. Calculate depreciation for 3 yrs as per the reducing balance m
Correct Answer 20,000,18,000,16,200


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Profit & Loss A/C credit side has
Correct Answer Gross profit , Commission received , Interested received


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Juhi started business with Rs borrowed capital of Rs. 1,00,000 with 10% interest per year. What is the total amount of the capital
Correct Answer 1,10,000


True/False
Question Cheques issued but not yet presented – the balance as per the bank pass book will be higher.
Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question This cost indicates historical cost which is incurred in past.
Correct Answer Sunk cost


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Labour cost is the cost of __________ paid to employees of the organization.
Correct Answer Remuneration

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Company having opening stock of Rs. 1,80,000 purchase Rs. 8,00,000. Freight Inward Rs, 35000 & closing stock Rs. 2,00,000, having direct wages Rs. 2,35,000. What will be prime cost.
Correct Answer 10,50,000


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question For the proper interpretation and presentation of cost the overhead further classified as
Correct Answer Factory overheads , Office and administration overheads , Selling & distribution overhead


True/False
Question Valuation of returns indicates the material returned by store department to production department
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question The wage payment system should take into consideration the external obligations such as the Minimum wages Act and the agreement entered into by the organization with the workers.
Correct Answer True



True/False
Question A good wage payment system will punish the workers for the matters beyond the control of the workers.
Correct Answer False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question These are the features of fixed overheads
Correct Answer total cost remains the same , per unit cost may vary , not dependent on volume of output

True/False
Question Under marginal costing technique only fixed costs are considered as relevant for decision making.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question Product mix refers to the proportion in which various products of a company can be sold.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The cost that varies in direct proportion with the level of activity is called
Correct Answer variable cost


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Basic assumptions made by marginal costing are
Correct Answer per unit selling price remains constant at all the levels of activities. , whatever is produced by the organisation is sold off. , per unit variable cost remain constant.

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Calculate Volume Variance, If budgeted production is 20,000 units, actual production is 22,000 units and Standard rate per unit is Rs.1.5/-.
Correct Answer Rs.3,000/- ( Favorable )

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Calculate Sales Price Variance, If actual price is Rs.5.40/- per unit, Standard price is Rs.5/- per unit and actual sales volume is 500 units.
Correct Answer Rs.200/- ( Favorable )


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Standard Costs are used as tool for
Correct Answer Cost Control

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Standard Costing specifically relates to the function of
Correct Answer Production


True/False
Question Uniform Costing disturbs the healthy competition in the industry
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Uniform Costing Methods may be advantageously applied
Correct Answer In single organization having number of branches. , Number of companies in same industry. , Similar Industries such as cotton, jute etc.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The following factors affects the budgeted advertisement cost
Correct Answer Percentage of profits , Availability of funds , Competitors policy


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In Cash budget , Operating cash outflow includes
Correct Answer Payment to Creditors , Cash purchases of raw material , Wages/salaries

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Characteristics of budget can be said to be
Correct Answer It may be prepared in terms of quantity or money or both , It is prepared for a fixed period of time , It spells out objectives to be attained



Select The Blank
Question Like initial formation expenses, ________ and R & D are the examples of Deferred Revenue Expenditure
Correct Answer Initial Advertisement, R & D



Select The Blank
Question If ________ is not provided, the asset may appear in the Balance Sheet at an ________ amount
Correct Answer depreciation, overstated


Select The Blank
Question If ________ books are the books which record the transactions in the chronological order, ________ is the book where transactions of a similar nature are pooled together
Correct Answer subsidiary , ledger



Select The Blank
Question While selecting source of supply ________ epartment may call for the ________ from the prospective suppliers
Correct Answer purchase , quotation




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Question Preventive costs of labour turnover refers to all the costs which may be incurred by the organisation to keep workers happy and ________ them from ________ the job
Correct Answer discourage, leaving



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Question 4.Under the differential time rate method the wages are paid at Rs. 1.50 per hour between ________ efficiency and Rs.1.25 per hour between ________ efficiency
Correct Answer 101% to 125 %, 80% to90%


Select The Blank
Question Expenditure like general lighting are apportioned considering ________ as a base and expenditure like depreciation are apportioned considering ________ as a base.
Correct Answer number of light points , value of assets



Select The Blank
Question ________ and ________ are examples of element wise classification ofoverhead costs
Correct Answer Idirect material , labour



Select The Blank
Question Break even point is a situation of no ________ no ________
Correct Answer profit , loss



Select The Blank
Question A key factor is defined as the factor which, at a particular point of time or over a period will ________ the volume of ________
Correct Answer limit, output


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