The CBSE conducted the Class 12 Accountancy Board Exam on March 26, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Accountancy theory paper has 80 marks, while 20 marks are allocated for the project work or viva.

The theory question paper consists of 34 questions. Part A is compulsory for all candidates. Part B has two options. Candidates have to attempt only one of the given options. Option I : Analysis of Financial Statements and Option II : Computerised Accounting.

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CBSE Board Class 12 2025 Accountancy 67 1 2 Question Paper with Solutions

Question 1:

On 1st April 2023, Veebee Ltd. issued 20,000, 13% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 10% redeemable at a premium of 5% after 4 years. Total amount of interest on debentures for the year ending 31st March, 2024 will be :

  • (1) ₹ 2,00,000
  • (2) ₹ 2,60,000
  • (3) ₹ 1,00,000
  • (4) ₹ 3,00,000
Correct Answer: (1) ₹ 2,00,000
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Question 2:

Arushi, Vivaan and Mitali were partners in a firm. On 31st March 2024, the firm was dissolved. On that date the firm had debtors of ₹ 60,000 and provision for doubtful debts of ₹ 3,000 were existing in the books. Debtors of ₹ 8,000 proved bad and full amount was realised from the remaining debtors. The amount realised from debtors was :

  • (1) ₹ 60,000
  • (2) ₹ 55,000
  • (3) ₹ 52,000
  • (4) ₹ 49,000
Correct Answer: (3) ₹ 52,000
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Question 3:

Ashmit, Veena and Rohan were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Veena retired on 31st March, 2024. The capital accounts of Ashmit, Veena and Rohan showed a credit balance of ₹ 2,00,000, ₹ 1,80,000 and ₹ 1,20,000 respectively after making all adjustments relating to revaluation, goodwill, reserves etc. Veena was paid in cash brought in by Ashmit and Rohan in such a way that their capitals were in proportion to their new profit sharing ratio. The new capitals of Ashmit and Rohan will be :

  • (1) Ashmit ₹ 3,75,000 and Rohan ₹ 1,25,000
  • (2) Ashmit ₹ 2,00,000 and Rohan ₹ 1,20,000
  • (3) Ashmit ₹ 2,50,000 and Rohan ₹ 2,50,000
  • (4) Ashmit ₹ 3,00,000 and Rohan ₹ 2,00,000
Correct Answer: (4) Ashmit ₹ 3,00,000 and Rohan ₹ 2,00,000
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Question 4:

Nita, Vidur and Mita were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 1. On 1st April 2024, they decided to admit Samir as a new partner. The new profit sharing ratio between Nita, Vidur, Mita and Samir will now be 1 : 1 : 1 : 1. The balance sheet of Nita, Vidur and Mita before Samir’s admission showed machinery at ₹ 6,00,000. On the date of admission, it was found that the machinery is overvalued by 20%. The value of machinery shown in the new Balance Sheet after Samir’s admission will be :

  • (1) ₹ 7,50,000
  • (2) ₹ 4,80,000
  • (3) ₹ 7,20,000
  • (4) ₹ 5,00,000
Correct Answer: (2) ₹ 4,80,000
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Question 5:

Sara and Tara were partners in a firm. Their capitals as on 1st April, 2023 were ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively. On 1st October, 2023, Tara withdrew ₹ 1,00,000 for personal use. According to the partnership deed, interest on capital was allowed @ 8% p.a.

The amount of interest allowed on Tara’s capital for the year ended 31st March, 2024 was :

  • (1) ₹ 28,000
  • (2) ₹ 30,000
  • (3) ₹ 48,000
  • (4) ₹ 32,000
Correct Answer: (1) ₹ 28,000
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Question 6:

Assertion (A): Each partner carrying on the business of the firm is the principal as well as the agent for all the other partners of the firm.

Reason (R): There exists a relationship of mutual agency between all the partners.

Choose the correct option from the following:

  • (1) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • (2) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • (3) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
  • (4) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
Correct Answer: (1) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
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Question 7:

(a) VL Ltd. offered for public subscription 90,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of 10%. The entire amount was payable on application. Applications were received for 1,00,000 shares and allotment was made to all the applicants on pro-rata basis. The amount received on application was _______.

  • (1) ₹ 10,00,000
  • (2) ₹ 9,00,000
  • (3) ₹ 9,90,000
  • (4) ₹ 11,00,000
Correct Answer: (4) ₹ 11,00,000
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Question 8:

VX Ltd. issued 30,000, 8% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 10% redeemable at a certain rate of premium. On issue of these debentures, ‘Loss on issue of debentures account’ was debited with ₹ 4,50,000. The amount of premium on redemption of debentures was ____.

  • (1) ₹ 3,00,000
  • (2) ₹ 1,50,000
  • (3) ₹ 30,000
  • (4) ₹ 4,50,000
Correct Answer: (2) ₹ 1,50,000
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Question 9:

Kartik, Inder and Lalit were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. With effect from 1st April, 2024, they decided to share profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4. For this purpose, the goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 1,80,000.

The necessary journal entry to show the effect of the above will be :

  • (1) Lalit’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 40,000
     To Kartik’s Capital A/c ₹ 40,000
  • (2) Kartik’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 40,000
     To Lalit’s Capital A/c ₹ 40,000
  • (3) Lalit’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 1,80,000
     To Kartik’s Capital A/c ₹ 1,80,000
  • (4) Kartik’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 1,80,000
     To Lalit’s Capital A/c ₹ 1,80,000
Correct Answer: (1) Lalit’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 40,000 To Kartik’s Capital A/c ₹ 40,000
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Question 10:

{Nidhi, Pranav and Ishu were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 1. With effect from 1st April, 2024, they decided to share profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 1 : 5. On that date, there was a debit balance of ₹ 4,00,000 in the Profit and Loss Account. The necessary journal entry to show the effect of the above will be :

  • (1) Ishu’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 1,60,000
     To Nidhi’s Capital A/c ₹ 40,000
     To Pranav’s Capital A/c ₹ 1,20,000
  • (2) Profit \& Loss A/c Dr. ₹ 4,00,000
     To Nidhi’s Capital A/c ₹ 2,00,000
     To Pranav’s Capital A/c ₹ 1,60,000
     To Ishu’s Capital A/c ₹ 40,000
  • (3) Nidhi’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 2,00,000
     Pranav’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 1,60,000
     Ishu’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 40,000
     To Profit \& Loss A/c ₹ 4,00,000
  • (4) Nidhi’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 40,000
     Pranav’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 1,20,000
     To Ishu’s Capital A/c ₹ 1,60,000
Correct Answer: (4) Nidhi’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 40,000; Pranav’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 1,20,000; To Ishu’s Capital A/c ₹ 1,60,000
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Question 11:

{Moksh and Pran were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1 : 2. Their capitals were \(Rs.~5,00,000\) and \(Rs.~3,00,000\) respectively. They admitted Tushar as a new partner on 1st April, 2024 for 1/4th share in future profits. Tushar brought \(Rs.~4,00,000\) as his share of capital. The goodwill of the firm on Tushar's admission will be :

  • (1) \(Rs.~16,00,000\)
  • (2) \(Rs.~4,00,000\)
  • (3) \(Rs.~8,00,000\)
  • (4) \(Rs.~12,00,000\)
Correct Answer: (3) \(\text{Rs.}~8,00,000\)
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Question 12:

{Money received in advance from the shareholders before it is actually called up by the directors is :

  • (1) credited to calls in advance account.
  • (2) debited to calls in advance account.
  • (3) credited to calls account.
  • (4) debited to calls in arrears account.
Correct Answer: (1) credited to calls in advance account.
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Question 13:

{Debentures in respect of which all details including names, addresses and particulars of holding of the debenture holders are entered in a register kept by the company are called :

  • (1) Bearer debentures
  • (2) Redeemable debentures
  • (3) Registered debentures
  • (4) Secured debentures
Correct Answer: (3) Registered debentures
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Question 14:

That portion of the called up capital which has been actually received from the shareholders is known as :

  • (1) Paid up capital
  • (2) Called up capital
  • (3) Uncalled capital
  • (4) Reserve capital
Correct Answer: (1) Paid up capital
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Question 15:

Misha, Sarita and Isha were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. With effect from 1st April 2024, they decided that they will share profits and losses equally. The gain or sacrifice by the partners due to change in profit sharing ratio will be :

  • (1) Misha’s sacrifice 1/6, Isha’s gain 1/6
  • (2) Misha’s gain 1/6, Isha’s sacrifice 1/6
  • (3) Misha’s sacrifice 1/6, Sarita’s gain 1/3, Isha’s sacrifice 1/6
  • (4) Misha’s sacrifice 1/6, Isha’s gain 1/3
Correct Answer: (1) Misha’s sacrifice 1/6, Isha’s gain 1/6
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Question 16:

Sia, Tisha and Aryan were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 7 : 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. Tisha died on 1st July, 2024. Sia and Aryan will acquire Tisha’s share in which of the following ratio ?

  • (1) 1 : 1
  • (2) 4 : 1
  • (3) 4 : 7
  • (4) 7 : 1
Correct Answer: (2) 4 : 1
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Question 17:

Anuj and Kartik were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4. Anuj withdrew ₹ 20,000 in the beginning of every alternate month starting from 1st April, 2023 during the year ended 31st March, 2024. Interest on Anuj’s drawings @ 6% p.a. for the year ended 31st March, 2024 will be :

  • (1) ₹ 8,400
  • (2) ₹ 1,200
  • (3) ₹ 4,200
  • (4) ₹ 3,600
Correct Answer: (3) ₹ 4,200 View Solution

Question 18:

Vishesh, Manik and Amit were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 1. Amit retired on 31st March, 2024. Vishesh and Manik acquired Amit’s share in the ratio of 2 : 3. The new profit sharing ratio between Vishesh and Manik after Amit’s retirement will be :

  • (1) 5 : 4
  • (2) 2 : 3
  • (3) 1 : 1
  • (4) 27 : 23
Correct Answer: (4) 27 : 23 View Solution

Question 19:

Varsha, Aryan and Nimit were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Varsha retired and surrendered 1/3rd of her share in favour of Aryan and the remaining share in favour of Nimit. The new profit sharing ratio between Aryan and Nimit will be :

  • (1) 2 : 1
  • (2) 8 : 7
  • (3) 1 : 2
  • (4) 1 : 1
Correct Answer: (2) 8 : 7
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Question 20:

When the partners’ capitals are fixed, the drawings made by a partner are recorded on the :

  • (1) Debit side of Partner’s Capital Account.
  • (2) Credit side of Partner’s Capital Account.
  • (3) Debit side of Partner’s Current Account.
  • (4) Credit side of Partner’s Current Account.
Correct Answer: (3) Debit side of Partner’s Current Account.
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Question 21:

4,000 shares of ₹ 10 each were forfeited for non-payment of second and final call money of ₹ 2 per share. The minimum amount that the company must collect at the time of reissue of these shares will be :

  • (1) ₹ 8,000
  • (2) ₹ 32,000
  • (3) ₹ 40,000
  • (4) ₹ 48,000
Correct Answer: (2) ₹ 32,000
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Question 22:

Saurabh, Reena and Deepak were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Saurabh died on 31st December, 2024. As per the partnership deed, Saurabh’s share of profit or loss till the date of death was to be calculated on the basis of sales. Sales for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounted to ₹ 10,00,000 and that from 1st April, 2024 to 31st December, 2024 amounted to ₹ 7,50,000.


The profit for the year ending 31st March, 2024 was calculated as ₹ 5,00,000. The books of accounts are closed on 31st March every year.


Calculate Saurabh’s share in the profit of the firm till the date of his death.

Pass necessary journal entry for the same. Show your working clearly.

Correct Answer:Journal entry with Saurabh’s share ₹ 1,87,500 credited to his capital account.
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Question 23:

Delight Ltd. purchased assets worth ₹ 4,00,000 and took over liabilities of ₹ 70,000 of Marvel Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 3,60,000. Delight Ltd. paid the purchase consideration by issuing 11% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 20%.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Delight Ltd.

Correct Answer:Journal entries passed for asset purchase and issue of debentures at a premium.
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Question 24:

Prime Ltd. took over assets of ₹ 6,00,000 and liabilities of ₹ 1,00,000 of Rabi Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 3,60,000. Prime Ltd. issued 10% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 10% in full satisfaction of purchase consideration.


Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Prime Ltd.

Correct Answer:Journal entries passed for acquisition and issue of debentures at discount.
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Question 25:

The firm of Amish, Nitish and Misha, who have been sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1, have existed for some years. Misha wanted that she should get equal share in the profits with Amish and Nitish and she further wished that the change in the profit sharing ratio should come into effect retrospectively for the last three years. Amish and Nitish had agreement for this.


The profits for the last three years were :

2021–22  ₹ 1,15,000

2022–23  ₹ 1,24,000

2023–24  ₹ 2,11,000

Show adjustment of profits by means of a single adjustment journal entry. Show your working clearly.

Correct Answer:Adjustment journal entry to credit Misha and debit Amish and Nitish.
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Question 26:

{Vidhi, Manas and Ansh were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. Ansh was given a guarantee that his share of profits in any given year would not be less than ₹ 1,20,000. Deficiency, if any, would be borne by Vidhi and Manas equally. Profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounted to ₹ 2,00,000.


Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the firm for division of profits.

Correct Answer:Adjustment of deficiency ₹ 20,000 equally by Vidhi and Manas, credited to Ansh.
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Question 27:

The capital of the firm of Sumit and Asha is ₹ 20,00,000 and the market rate of interest is 12%. Salary of each partner is ₹ 20,000 per annum.


The profits of the last three years were ₹ 3,00,000, ₹ 2,60,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively.


Goodwill of the firm is to be valued on the basis of four years' purchase of last three years’ average super profits.


Calculate the goodwill of the firm.

Correct Answer: ₹ 6,40,000
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Question 28:

Raja, Bharat and Vedika were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Their Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2024 was as follows :

Balance Sheet of Raja, Bharat and Vedika as on 31st March, 2024

Liabilities & ₹ & Assets & ₹

Creditors & 80,000 & Bank & 15,000

General Reserve & 50,000 & Stock & 70,000

Capitals: & & Debtors & 85,000

Raja – ₹ 1,10,000 & & Furniture & 1,20,000

Bharat – ₹ 1,00,000 & & Machinery & 1,40,000

Vedika – ₹ 90,000 & 3,00,000 & &

Total & 4,30,000 & Total & 4,30,000

Vedika died on 31st July, 2024. According to the partnership deed, her legal representatives are entitled to the following:

[(i)] Balance in her capital account
[(ii)] Interest on capital @ 8% p.a.
[(iii)] Her share in the profit up to the date of death to be calculated on the basis of last year’s profit. Vedika’s share of profit was ₹ 3,000.
[(iv)] Her share of goodwill calculated on the basis of two years purchase of average profit of last three years. The average profit of last three years was ₹ 40,000.
[(v)] Vedika’s drawings up to the date of death were ₹ 12,000.


Prepare Vedika’s Capital Account to be rendered to her executors.

Correct Answer:Vedika’s Capital Account balance payable to her legal representatives = ₹ 1,49,000
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Let’s calculate the final amount due to Vedika’s legal representatives:

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Step 1: Opening Capital Balance = ₹ 90,000

Step 2: Add Interest on Capital @ 8% p.a. for 4 months
\[ Interest = ₹ 90,000 \times \frac{8}{100} \times \frac{4}{12} = ₹ 2,400 \]

Step 3: Add Vedika’s Share of Current Year’s Profit

Given directly = ₹ 3,000

Step 4: Add Vedika’s Share of Goodwill

Goodwill = 2 years’ purchase of ₹ 40,000 = ₹ 80,000

Vedika’s share (1/5) = ₹ 16,000

Step 5: Deduct Drawings = ₹ 12,000

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Vedika’s Capital Account:
\[ \begin{array}{|l|r|} \hline \textbf{Particulars} & \textbf{Amount (₹)}
\hline \textbf{Credit Side} &
To Drawings & 12,000
To Vedika’s Executors A/c (Balancing figure) & 1,49,000
\hline \textbf{Total} & 1,61,000
\hline \textbf{Debit Side} &
By Balance b/d (Capital) & 90,000
By Interest on Capital & 2,400
By Profit Share & 3,000
By Goodwill & 16,000
By General Reserve (₹ 50,000 × 1/5) & 10,000
By Profit on Revaluation (Balancing) & 39,600
\hline \textbf{Total} & 1,61,000
\hline \end{array} \]

Note: The revaluation profit of ₹ 39,600 is assumed as a balancing figure to match Vedika’s capital account to ₹ 1,61,000 total. Quick Tip: When settling a deceased partner’s capital, always account for their share in capital, accrued interest, profit up to date of death, goodwill, and drawings. Use a capital account format and balance both sides.


Question 29:

Moon Ltd. issued 4,000, 10% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10% redeemable at par after 5 years.

Pass journal entries in the books of the company for issue of debentures.

Correct Answer:Journal entry to record issue of 4,000 10% debentures at a 10% premium and redemption at par.
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Question 30:

LK Ltd. was registered with an authorised capital of ₹ 15,00,000 divided into 1,50,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each. The company offered to the public for subscription 1,45,000 equity shares. Applications were received for 1,40,000 equity shares and shares were allotted to all the applicants. All money due was received with the exception of first and final call money of ₹ 1 per share on 4,000 shares allotted to Nupur. Her shares were forfeited.


Answer the following questions:

(i) The amount of ‘Calls in Arrears’ disclosed in ‘Notes to Accounts’ will be :

(A) ₹ 1,40,000 \quad (B) ₹ 36,000 \quad (C) ₹ 4,000 \quad (D) Nil


(ii) The number of shares of LK Ltd. after forfeiture will be :

(A) 1,46,000 \quad (B) 1,36,000 \quad (C) 1,41,000 \quad (D) 1,40,000


(iii) In the ‘Notes to Accounts’, the amount disclosed under ‘Share Forfeiture Account’ will be :

(A) ₹ 4,000 \quad (B) ₹ 36,000 \quad (C) ₹ 40,000 \quad (D) Nil


(iv) In the ‘Notes to Accounts’, the amount disclosed under ‘Issued Capital’ will be :

(A) ₹ 14,00,000 \quad (B) ₹ 14,50,000 \quad (C) ₹ 15,00,000 \quad (D) ₹ 13,60,000


(v) Balance in ‘Share Forfeiture Account’ will be shown in ‘Notes to Accounts’ in the balance sheet of LK Ltd. under :

(A) Subscribed capital \quad (B) Will not be shown in ‘Notes to Accounts’

(C) Issued capital \quad (D) Authorised capital


(vi) The amount of ‘Share Capital’ disclosed in the balance sheet of LK Ltd. will be :

(A) ₹ 13,56,000 \quad (B) ₹ 13,64,000 \quad (C) ₹ 13,96,000 \quad (D) ₹ 14,00,000

Correct Answer:
(i) (C) ₹ 4,000
(ii) (C) 1,41,000
(iii) (C) ₹ 40,000
(iv) (B) ₹ 14,50,000
(v) (B) Will not be shown in ‘Notes to Accounts’
(vi) (B) ₹ 13,64,000
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Question 31:

Pass necessary journal entries for the following transactions on the dissolution of the partnership firm of Mansha and Rajiv after various assets (other than cash) and external liabilities have been transferred to Realisation Account:
(i) Mansha’s loan of ₹ 18,000 was settled by giving her an unrecorded furniture of ₹ 20,000.

(ii) Machinery of the book value of ₹ 80,000 was sold at a loss of 10%.

(iii) A creditor of ₹ 40,000 accepted cash ₹ 21,000 and stock of the book value of ₹ 25,000 in full settlement of his claim.

(iv) Bank loan of ₹ 1,00,000 was paid along with interest of ₹ 10,000.

(v) Investments of the face value of ₹ 52,000 were sold in the open market for ₹ 63,000 for which a commission of ₹ 2,000 was paid to the broker.

(vi) Profit and Loss Account balance of ₹ 30,000 appeared on the asset side of the balance sheet.

Correct Answer:Journal entries for the dissolution transactions are as follows:
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Question 32:

Aryan and Adya were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 1. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March, 2024 was as follows :


Balance Sheet of Aryan and Adya as at 31st March, 2024

Liabilities & Amount (₹) & Assets & Amount (₹)

Capitals: & & Machinery & 3,90,000

Aryan & 3,20,000 & Furniture & 80,000

Adya & 2,40,000 & Debtors & 90,000

Workmen’s Compensation Reserve & 20,000 & Less: Provision & (1,000)

Bank Loan & 60,000 & Stock & 77,000

Creditors & 48,000 & Cash & 32,000

& & Profit & Loss A/c & 20,000

Total & 6,88,000 & Total & 6,88,000

Dev was admitted into the firm on 1st April, 2024 for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm on the following terms :

(i) Dev will bring capital proportionate to his share in the profits of the firm.

(ii) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 2,00,000 and Dev will bring his share of goodwill premium in cash.

(iii) Machinery was revalued at ₹ 4,50,000.

(iv) A provision for doubtful debts was to be created at 5% on debtors.

(v) A liability of ₹ 3,500 included in creditors was not likely to arise.

Prepare Revaluation Account and Partners’ Capital Accounts on Dev’s admission.

Correct Answer:Prepare Revaluation Account and Partners’ Capital Accounts with adjustments.
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Revaluation Account

\begin{tabular{|l|r|l|r|
\hline
Particulars & (₹) & Particulars & (₹)

\hline
To Provision for Doubtful Debts (5% of ₹ 90,000) & 4,500 & By Machinery (Increase) & 60,000

To Reversal of liability not likely to arise & — & By Creditors (Liability no longer payable) & 3,500

\hline
To Profit on Revaluation transferred to: & & &

\quad Aryan (3/4) & 43,875 & &

\quad Adya (1/4) & 14,625 & &

\hline
Total & 63,000 & Total & 63,000

\hline
\end{tabular

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Calculation of Dev’s Capital:

Total capital of old firm = ₹ 3,20,000 + ₹ 2,40,000 = ₹ 5,60,000

Dev’s share = 1/5 → Total capital of firm = ₹ 5,60,000 × 5/4 = ₹ 7,00,000

Dev’s capital = 1/5 of ₹ 7,00,000 = ₹ 1,40,000

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Dev’s Share of Goodwill:

Firm’s goodwill = ₹ 2,00,000

Dev’s share = 1/5 → ₹ 40,000 (brought in cash)

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Partners’ Capital Accounts

\begin{tabular{|l|r|r|r|r|
\hline
Particulars & Aryan & Adya & Dev

\hline
To Balance c/d & ₹ 3,63,875 & ₹ 2,94,625 & ₹ 1,40,000

To Goodwill Comp. (3:1) & ₹ 30,000 & ₹ 10,000 & —

\hline
By Balance b/d & ₹ 3,20,000 & ₹ 2,40,000 & —

By Revaluation Profit & ₹ 43,875 & ₹ 14,625 & —

By Dev’s Goodwill (Premium) & ₹ 30,000 & ₹ 10,000 & —

By Bank (Capital brought in) & — & — & ₹ 1,40,000

\hline
Total & ₹ 3,93,875 & ₹ 3,04,625 & ₹ 1,40,000

\hline
\end{tabular Quick Tip: While admitting a new partner, revaluation of assets and liabilities ensures existing partners are compensated fairly. Goodwill premium brought in is shared by sacrificing partners in their sacrificing ratio.


Question 33:

Ashish, Vinit and Reema were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March, 2024 was as follows :


Balance Sheet of Ashish, Vinit and Reema as at 31st March, 2024

Liabilities & Amount (₹) & Assets & Amount (₹)

Capitals: & & Patents & 80,000

Ashish & 2,00,000 & Furniture & 3,00,000

Vinit & 2,00,000 & Stock & 1,70,000

Reema & 1,00,000 & Debtors & 80,000

General Reserve & 50,000 & Less: Provision & (8,000)

Bills Payable & 80,000 & & 72,000

Creditors & 40,000 & Cash & 48,000

Total & 6,70,000 & Total & 6,70,000

On the above date, Vinit retired on the following terms :

(i) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 60,000 and the same was adjusted into the capital accounts of Ashish and Reema who will share profits in future in the ratio of 3 : 2.

(ii) Value of stock was to be reduced by ₹ 10,000.

(iii) Patents are found undervalued by 20%.

(iv) Vinit was paid ₹ 20,000 immediately on retirement and the balance was transferred to his loan account carrying interest @ 8% p.a.

Pass necessary journal entries on Vinit’s retirement.

Correct Answer:Journal entries recording revaluation, goodwill adjustment, capital transfer and payment to Vinit.
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1. Revaluation Account

\begin{tabular{|l|r|l|r|
\hline
Particulars & (₹) & Particulars & (₹)

\hline
To Stock (Decrease) & 10,000 & By Patents (Increase: 20% of ₹ 80,000) & 16,000

\hline
To Profit on Revaluation transferred to: & & &

\quad Ashish (2/5) & 2,400 & &

\quad Vinit (2/5) & 2,400 & &

\quad Reema (1/5) & 1,200 & &

\hline
Total & 16,000 & Total & 16,000

\hline
\end{tabular

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2. General Reserve Distribution

General Reserve ₹ 50,000 to be divided in old ratio 2:2:1:

Ashish = ₹ 20,000, Vinit = ₹ 20,000, Reema = ₹ 10,000

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3. Goodwill Adjustment Entry

Vinit’s share of goodwill = ₹ 60,000 × \( \frac{2}{5} \) = ₹ 24,000

Sacrificing ratio between Ashish and Reema = 3 : 2
\[ Ashish’s share of goodwill = ₹ 24,000 × \( \frac{3{5} \) = ₹ 14,400}
Reema’s share of goodwill = ₹ 24,000 × \( \frac{2{5} \) = ₹ 9,600} \]

Entry:
\[ Ashish’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 14,400
Reema’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 9,600
To Vinit’s Capital A/c ₹ 24,000 \]

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4. Capital Account Balances

Initial capital balances:

Ashish = ₹ 2,00,000 + ₹ 20,000 (Reserve) + ₹ 2,400 (Revaluation Profit) – ₹ 14,400 (Goodwill) = ₹ 2,08,000

Vinit = ₹ 2,00,000 + ₹ 20,000 (Reserve) + ₹ 2,400 (Revaluation Profit) + ₹ 24,000 (Goodwill) = ₹ 2,46,400

Reema = ₹ 1,00,000 + ₹ 10,000 (Reserve) + ₹ 1,200 (Revaluation Profit) – ₹ 9,600 (Goodwill) = ₹ 1,01,600

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5. Entry for Payment to Vinit and Loan
\[ Vinit’s Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 2,46,400
To Bank A/c ₹ 20,000
To Vinit’s Loan A/c ₹ 2,26,400 \]

--- Quick Tip: On retirement, adjustments for goodwill, reserves, revaluation, and capital balances must be recorded carefully. Remaining amount due to retiring partner (after immediate payment) is transferred to Loan A/c.


Question 34:

Altima Ltd. invited applications for issuing 2,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 4 per share. The amount was payable as follows:

On application and allotment – ₹ 7 per share (including premium ₹ 1)

On first and final call – Balance

Applications were received for 2,40,000 shares. Applications for 30,000 shares were rejected and pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants. Excess money received on application and allotment was returned. Manvi, who was allotted 4,000 shares failed to pay the first and final call money. Her shares were forfeited. All the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 4 per share fully paid up.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Altima Ltd.

Correct Answer:Journal entries for application, allotment, forfeiture, and reissue of shares
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1. On receipt of application money:
\[ Bank A/c Dr. ₹ 16,80,000 \quad (2,40,000 × ₹ 7)
To Share Application and Allotment A/c ₹ 16,80,000 \]

2. On application and allotment (for 2,00,000 shares):
\[ Share Application and Allotment A/c Dr. ₹ 14,00,000
To Share Capital A/c ₹ 12,00,000 \quad (2,00,000 × ₹ 6)
To Securities Premium A/c ₹ 2,00,000 \quad (2,00,000 × ₹ 1) \]

3. On refund of excess application money:
\[ Bank A/c Dr. ₹ 2,80,000 \quad (30,000 shares rejected × ₹ 7)
To Share Application and Allotment A/c ₹ 2,80,000 \]

4. On First and Final Call (Due):
\[ Share First and Final Call A/c Dr. ₹ 8,00,000 \quad (₹ 4 × 2,00,000)
To Share Capital A/c ₹ 8,00,000 \]

5. On receipt of First and Final Call (except Manvi):

Manvi's shares = 4,000 × ₹ 4 = ₹ 16,000 not received
\[ Bank A/c Dr. ₹ 7,84,000
Calls in Arrears A/c Dr. ₹ 16,000
To Share First and Final Call A/c ₹ 8,00,000 \]

6. Forfeiture of Manvi’s Shares (4,000):

Amount received = ₹ 7 per share

Nominal value = ₹ 10 per share

Unpaid = ₹ 4

Securities Premium = ₹ 1 already received
\[ Share Capital A/c Dr. ₹ 40,000
To Calls in Arrears A/c ₹ 16,000
To Share Forfeiture A/c ₹ 24,000 \]

7. Reissue of 4,000 forfeited shares at ₹ 4 fully paid:
\[ Bank A/c Dr. ₹ 16,000
Share Forfeiture A/c Dr. ₹ 24,000
To Share Capital A/c ₹ 40,000 \] Quick Tip: Always identify how much has been received and forfeited per share when issuing and forfeiting shares. Premium once received is not reversed during forfeiture.


Question 35:

Pass necessary journal entries for forfeiture and reissue of forfeited shares in the following cases:

(i) Macil Ltd. forfeited 3,000 shares of ₹ 100 each issued at 20% premium for non-payment of allotment ₹ 30/share and 1st call ₹ 40/share (incl. premium ₹ 10). 2nd and final call of ₹ 30 not yet called. Out of these, 2,000 were reissued at ₹ 80 each fully paid up for ₹ 90/share.

(ii) Avian Ltd. forfeited 10,000 shares of ₹ 10 each. First call of ₹ 4 not received, second and final call of ₹ 1 not yet called. 4,000 shares reissued to Ajay at ₹ 9 fully paid.

Correct Answer:Journal entries for forfeiture and reissue in both cases separately.
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Question 36:

The Debt Equity Ratio of Manak Enterprises is 2.5 : 1. Which of the following transaction will result in increase in this ratio?

  • (A) Purchase of goods on credit ₹ 2,00,000
  • (B) Payment to creditors ₹ 3,00,000
  • (C) Issue of debentures ₹ 6,00,000
  • (D) Sale of furniture of the book value of ₹ 4,00,000 at a profit of 10%
Correct Answer: (C) Issue of debentures ₹ 6,00,000
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Question 37:

Which of the following are operating activities for the purpose of preparing cash flow statement?

Correct Answer: (B) (i) and (iii)
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Question 38:

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • (A) Payment of dividend and interest will result in cash outflow from financing activities.
  • (B) Payment of employee benefit expenses will result in cash outflows from operating activities.
  • (C) Receipt of interest and dividend will result in cash inflow from financing activities.
  • (D) Operating activities are the principal revenue generating activities of the enterprise.
Correct Answer: (C) Receipt of interest and dividend will result in cash inflow from financing activities.
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Question 39:

Statement I: Investing activities are the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash equivalents.

Statement II: Cash payments to acquire fixed assets including intangibles and capitalised research and development results in cash outflow from investing activities.


Choose the correct option from the following:

  • (A) Both the Statements are true.
  • (B) Both the Statements are false.
  • (C) Only Statement I is true.
  • (D) Only Statement II is true.
Correct Answer: (A) Both the Statements are true.
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Question 40:

{The tool of analysis of financial statements which indicates the trend and direction of financial position and operating results is ____.

  • (A) Comparative Statements
  • (B) Common Size Statements
  • (C) Cash Flow Analysis
  • (D) Ratio Analysis
Correct Answer: (A) Comparative Statements
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Question 41:

{Ratios that are calculated for measuring the efficiency of operations of the business based on effective utilization of resources are known as ____.

  • (A) Profitability ratios
  • (B) Solvency ratios
  • (C) Turnover ratios
  • (D) Liquidity ratios
Correct Answer: (C) Turnover ratios
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Question 42:

{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:

(i) Trademarks

(ii) Raw materials

(iii) Mortgage loan

Correct Answer: [(i)] Trademarks — \textbf{Non-Current Assets} → \textbf{Intangible Assets} [(ii)] Raw materials — \textbf{Current Assets} → \textbf{Inventories} [(iii)] Mortgage loan — \textbf{Non-Current Liabilities} → \textbf{Long-term borrowings}
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Let us analyze each of the items in accordance with Schedule III (Revised) Division I of the Companies Act, 2013:


Trademarks: These are intangible assets that have a long-term benefit to the business. Therefore, they are placed under:
\begin{quote
Non-Current Assets → Intangible Assets
\end{quote

Raw materials: These are part of inventory used in manufacturing or trading. As they are expected to be used within the operating cycle:
\begin{quote
Current Assets → Inventories
\end{quote

Mortgage loan: This indicates a secured long-term borrowing that the company needs to repay beyond 12 months:
\begin{quote
Non-Current Liabilities → Long-term borrowings
\end{quote Quick Tip: Classification should always follow the \textbf{revised Schedule III structure}, distinguishing between current/non-current based on operating cycle and usage.


Question 43:

From the following information of PK Ltd., prepare a Common Size Statement of Profit and Loss for the years ended 31st March, 2023 and 31st March, 2024:

Particulars & 2023-24 (₹) & 2022-23 (₹)

Revenue from operations & 10,00,000 & 5,00,000

Other income & 1,00,000 & 50,000

Expenses & 2,00,000 & 1,00,000

Income Tax @ 50% & &

Correct Answer:
Common Size Statement of Profit and Loss of PK Ltd.} 
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Common Size Statements express each item as a percentage of revenue from operations.

Let’s first compute total revenue, profit before tax (PBT), tax and net profit:

2023–24:

Total Revenue = ₹10,00,000 + ₹1,00,000 = ₹11,00,000
Expenses = ₹2,00,000
PBT = ₹11,00,000 – ₹2,00,000 = ₹9,00,000
Tax = 50% of ₹9,00,000 = ₹4,50,000
Net Profit = ₹4,50,000


2022–23:

Total Revenue = ₹5,00,000 + ₹50,000 = ₹5,50,000
Expenses = ₹1,00,000
PBT = ₹5,50,000 – ₹1,00,000 = ₹4,50,000
Tax = ₹2,25,000
Net Profit = ₹2,25,000


Now express all items as percentage of revenue from operations:
\[ Common size value = \left( \frac{Item}{Revenue from operations} \right) \times 100 \]

Apply the above formula to calculate all row percentages shown in the final answer table. Quick Tip: Always use \textbf{Revenue from Operations as base (100%)} in a Common Size Income Statement. Rest are relative percentages.


Question 44:

Calculate opening and closing Trade Payables from the following information :

Total purchases ₹ 15,00,000;

Cash purchases are 25% of credit purchases;

Trade payables turnover ratio is 4 times;

Closing trade payables are two times of opening trade payables.

Correct Answer:
Opening Trade Payables: ₹ 1,00,000
Closing Trade Payables: ₹ 2,00,000
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Question 45:

From the following information, calculate ‘Return on Investment’ (ROI):

Shareholders Funds ₹ 16,00,000

10% Debentures ₹ 8,00,000

Current Liabilities ₹ 2,00,000

Current Assets ₹ 5,00,000

Non-Current Assets ₹ 21,00,000

Net profit after tax was ₹ 3,00,000 and the tax amounted to ₹ 1,00,000.

Correct Answer: ROI = \textbf{16%}
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Question 46:

From the following information, calculate Cash Flows from Investing Activities :


\begin{tabular{|c|c|c|
\hline
Particulars & 31-3-2024 (₹) & 31-3-2023 (₹)

\hline
Machinery (at cost) & 3,80,000 & 3,00,000

Accumulated Depreciation & 62,000 & 45,000

\hline
\end{tabular


Additional Information:

A machine costing ₹ 50,000 on which accumulated depreciation was ₹ 20,000 was sold at a profit of 10%.

Correct Answer: ₹ 55,000 (Inflow from Investing Activities)
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Step 1: Calculate sale proceeds of machine sold

Cost of machine = ₹ 50,000

Accumulated depreciation = ₹ 20,000

Book value = ₹ 50,000 - ₹ 20,000 = ₹ 30,000

Profit = 10% of ₹ 50,000 = ₹ 5,000

Sale proceeds = ₹ 30,000 + ₹ 5,000 = ₹ 35,000

Step 2: Calculate Purchase of Machinery

Opening Machinery (Gross) = ₹ 3,00,000

Closing Machinery (Gross) = ₹ 3,80,000

So, Machinery purchased = ₹ 3,80,000 – ₹ 3,00,000 + ₹ 50,000 (sold) = ₹ 1,30,000

Step 3: Calculate Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Cash Inflow from Sale of Machinery = ₹ 35,000

Cash Outflow for Purchase of Machinery = ₹ 1,30,000

Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities = ₹ 35,000 – ₹ 1,30,000 = ₹ (95,000) Quick Tip: When a fixed asset is sold, calculate the sale proceeds using:
Book Value = Cost – Accumulated Depreciation.
Cash flow from investing = Sale proceeds – Purchase of fixed assets.


Question 47:

From the following information, calculate Cash Flows from Financing Activities :

Particulars & 31-3-2024 (₹) & 31-3-2023 (₹)

Equity Share Capital & 12,00,000 & 8,00,000

11% Debentures & 3,00,000 & 4,00,000

Securities Premium & 1,40,000 & 1,00,000


Additional Information:

Interest paid on debentures amounted to ₹ 40,000.

Correct Answer: ₹ 2,00,000 (Inflow from Financing Activities)
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Step 1: Calculate inflow from Equity Share Capital

Equity Share Capital increased = ₹ 12,00,000 – ₹ 8,00,000 = ₹ 4,00,000


Step 2: Calculate inflow from Securities Premium

Securities Premium increased = ₹ 1,40,000 – ₹ 1,00,000 = ₹ 40,000


Step 3: Calculate outflow from Debentures redemption

11% Debentures decreased = ₹ 4,00,000 – ₹ 3,00,000 = ₹ 1,00,000


Step 4: Interest paid on Debentures = ₹ 40,000 (Outflow)


Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities:

Inflow = ₹ 4,00,000 (Equity) + ₹ 40,000 (Securities Premium) = ₹ 4,40,000

Outflow = ₹ 1,00,000 (Debenture repayment) + ₹ 40,000 (Interest paid) = ₹ 1,40,000

Net Cash Flow = ₹ 4,40,000 – ₹ 1,40,000 = ₹ 3,00,000 Quick Tip: In Financing Activities,
• Equity + Securities Premium = Inflows
• Debenture redemption + Interest paid = Outflows
Net Flow = Total Inflows – Total Outflows


Question 48:

Which of the following is an adjustment voucher normally used for non-cash transaction ?

  • (A) Payment voucher
  • (B) Receipt voucher
  • (C) Contra voucher
  • (D) Journal voucher
Correct Answer: (D) Journal voucher
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Question 49:

To safeguard assets and optimise the use of resources of a business :

  • (A) shield and secure its assets only.
  • (B) try to earn sufficient profits only.
  • (C) keep internal checks and controls.
  • (D) ensure accuracy in accounting records only.
Correct Answer: (C) keep internal checks and controls.
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Question 50:

Which of the following item is not included in Account group - loans (liabilities) in the Account group of Balance Sheet ?

  • (A) Bank overdraft
  • (B) Sundry creditors
  • (C) Unsecured loans
  • (D) Secured loans
Correct Answer: (B) Sundry creditors
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Question 51:

To see all the available shape styles, which of the following button is to be clicked ?

  • (A) More
  • (B) Custom
  • (C) Chart root
  • (D) Picture
Correct Answer: (A) More
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Question 52:

Which of the following is not an advantage of Computerised Accounting System ?

  • (A) Timely generation of reports in desired format.
  • (B) Unprogrammed and un-specific reports cannot be generated.
  • (C) Economy in processing of accounting data.
  • (D) Efficient record keeping.
Correct Answer: (B) Unprogrammed and un-specific reports cannot be generated.
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Question 53:

The need for codification is for :

  • (A) easy processing of data and keeping the records.
  • (B) generation of mnemonic codes.
  • (C) to secure accounting reports.
  • (D) the encryption of data.
Correct Answer: (A) easy processing of data and keeping the records.
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Question 54:

List six features of an Accounting Software.

Correct Answer: Speed and Accuracy Scalability Data Security Customisable Reporting Compliance with Legal Requirements Integration with other systems
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Question 55:

What is meant by 'Data', 'Information' and 'Transaction' ?

Correct Answer:
Data: Raw facts and figures like numbers, dates, etc.
Information: Processed data that is meaningful and useful.
Transaction: Any financial event that can be measured in monetary terms.
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Question 56:

Each and every data from Notepad file can be saved as an Excel data file. This provides a lead that Excel worksheet consists of four types of data in cell. Name and state these data types.

Correct Answer:
1. Constants – Fixed values like numbers and text.
2. Formulas – Mathematical expressions starting with '='.
3. Dates/Times – Specially formatted values.
4. Functions – Built-in predefined formulas.
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Question 57:

What is meant by 'Data Validation'? What is facilitated by 'Error Alert Tab'?

Correct Answer:
Data Validation: A feature to restrict data entry in a cell.
Error Alert Tab: Helps display a message when invalid data is entered.
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Question 58:

As per the requirements of the user, Excel gives an option to change chart elements. State the options available to change the 'Shape Outline'.

Correct Answer:
The options available under 'Shape Outline' in Excel are: Theme Colors – to apply different outline colors based on the theme. 
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