CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper 2026 Set-2 (Code: 67/5/2) is now available for download. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Accountancy examination on Feb 24, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

  • The question paper consists of 34 questions carrying a total of 80 marks.
  • 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. The Accountancy question paper 2026 was rated moderately difficult by the students.

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper 2026 (Set 2- 67/5/2) with Answer Key

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Question 1:

Sujata and Laxmi were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2025, they admitted Raghu as a new partner for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm. On the date of Raghu’s admission, it was found that the equipment is undervalued by Rs. 90,000. After revaluation, the Balance Sheet of Sujata, Laxmi and Raghu showed equipment at Rs. 3,00,000. The value of equipment shown in the books of the firm of Sujata and Laxmi before Raghu’s admission was :

  • (A) Rs. 3,90,000
  • (B) Rs. 2,10,000
  • (C) Rs. 3,00,000
  • (D) Rs. 90,000

Question 2:

Universal Ltd. took over machinery of Rs. 3,30,000, furniture of Rs. 1,60,000 and liabilities of Rs. 80,000 from Amol Ltd. for a purchase consideration of Rs. 4,50,000. The payment to Amol Ltd. was made by issue of 10% Debentures of Rs. 50 each at a discount of 10%. The number of debentures issued to Amol Ltd. was:

  • (A) 1,000
  • (B) 4,500
  • (C) 45,000
  • (D) 10,000

Question 3:

At the time of forfeiture of shares, ‘Share Capital Account’ is debited with:

  • (A) Paid-up amount on forfeited shares
  • (B) Called-up amount on forfeited shares
  • (C) Face value of shares forfeited
  • (D) Unpaid amount on forfeited shares

Question 4:

Sushil and Sapna were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. On 31st March, 2025, the firm was dissolved. On the date of dissolution there existed a balance of Rs. 1,20,000 in sundry creditors account. The sundry creditors were payable after three months. They were paid immediately at a discount of 12% p.a. The amount paid to sundry creditors was :

  • (A) Rs. 1,20,000
  • (B) Rs. 1,23,600
  • (C) Rs. 1,16,400
  • (D) Rs. 1,34,400

Question 5:

Aashree and Manvi were partners in a firm and their capitals were Rs. 6,00,000 and Rs. 4,00,000 respectively. Normal rate of return in a similar business was 15% and the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 3,00,000. If goodwill was calculated at three years purchase of super profits, the average profits of the firm were :

  • (A) Rs. 1,00,000
  • (B) Rs. 45,000
  • (C) Rs. 2,50,000
  • (D) Rs. 1,50,000

Question 6:

Sudama, Sharma and Varun were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 6 : 4 : 3. Sharma retired from the firm on 31st March, 2025. The gaining ratio of Sudama and Varun will be:

  • (A) 3 : 2
  • (B) 2 : 1
  • (C) 1 : 2
  • (D) 2 : 3

Question 7:

Hari, Murari and Abhi were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 8 : 7 : 4. Murari retired from the firm on 31st March, 2025. Hari and Abhi decided to share profits in the future in the ratio of 2 : 1. The gaining ratio of Hari and Abhi was:

  • (A) 1 : 2
  • (B) 8 : 7
  • (C) 2 : 1
  • (D) 7 : 4

Question 8:

Munna and Sonu were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 1. Their fixed capitals were Rs. 40,00,000 and Rs. 30,00,000 respectively. During the year ended 31st March, 2025, Munna withdrew Rs. 50,000 for personal use. Interest on drawings was to be charged @ 6% p.a. The journal entry for charging interest on Munna’s drawings will be :


Question 9:

Naisha, Mansi and Aakash were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 2. On 1st January, 2025, Aakash advanced a loan of Rs. 3,00,000 to the firm. In the absence of a partnership deed, the amount of interest on loan due to Aakash on 31st March, 2025 will be :

  • (A) Rs. 18,000
  • (B) Rs. 4,500
  • (C) Rs. 9,000
  • (D) Rs. 30,000

Question 10:

Guru and Prakash were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 7 : 3. They admitted Anu as a new partner for 1/4th share in the profits of the firm. On the date of Anu's admission, the Profit and Loss Account of Guru and Prakash showed a credit balance of Rs. 40,000. The necessary journal entry for its treatment will be:


Question 11:

Samta, Mamta and Geeta were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 11 : 5 : 4. On 31st March, 2025 Samta died. On Samta's death, the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 1,80,000. The necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on Samta's death will be :

 


Question 12:

Reserve capital is that portion of the _______ capital that can be called only in the event of winding up of the company.

  • (A) called-up
  • (B) uncalled
  • (C) paid-up
  • (D) subscribed

Question 13:

The debentures which do not carry a specific rate of interest are known as:

  • (A) Irredeemable debentures
  • (B) Bearer debentures
  • (C) Specific coupon rate debentures
  • (D) Zero coupon rate debentures

Question 14:

John, Honey and Racob were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. On 31st July, 2025 John died. His share in the profits of the firm from the date of last balance sheet till the date of his death will be:

  • (A) Debited to Profit and Loss Account
  • (B) Credited to Profit and Loss Account
  • (C) Debited to Profit and Loss Suspense Account
  • (D) Credited to Profit and Loss Suspense Account

Question 15:

Shashi, Maya and Komal were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. On 31st March, 2025 Komal retired. The new profit sharing ratio between Shashi and Maya was decided as 3 : 5. The gain or sacrifice of Shashi and Maya on Komal's retirement was :

  • (A) Shashi's sacrifice \( \frac{1}{8} \) ; Maya's gain \( \frac{13}{40} \)
  • (B) Shashi's gain \( \frac{1}{8} \) ; Maya's sacrifice \( \frac{13}{40} \)
  • (C) Shashi's sacrifice \( \frac{1}{8} \) ; Maya's sacrifice \( \frac{13}{40} \)
  • (D) Shashi's gain \( \frac{1}{8} \) ; Maya's gain \( \frac{13}{40} \)

Question 16:

On 1st April, 2024, EE Ltd. issued 3,000, 9% Debentures of Rs. 50 each at a premium of 5%, redeemable at a premium of Rs. 10 per debenture after five years. Interest on the debentures was to be paid on half-yearly basis on 30th September and 31st March. Interest on debentures for the year ended 31st March, 2025 will be:

  • (A) Rs. 6,750
  • (B) Rs. 15,000
  • (C) Rs. 7,500
  • (D) Rs. 13,500

Question 17:

Arora and Gurmeet were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Starting from 1st October, 2024 Arora withdrew Rs. 30,000 at the beginning of each quarter for his personal use. Interest on drawings was to be charged @ 12% per annum. Interest on Arora's drawings for the year ended 31st March, 2025 was:

  • (A) Rs. 1,800
  • (B) Rs. 2,700
  • (C) Rs. 450
  • (D) Rs. 3,600

Question 18:

There are two statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): At the time of admission of a new partner in a partnership firm, the newly admitted partner brings an agreed amount of capital either in cash or in kind.
Reason (R): On admission, the new partner gets the right to acquire share in the assets and profits of the partnership firm.
Choose the correct option from the following:

  • (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • (C) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
  • (D) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Question 19:

Merak Ltd. forfeited 6,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each for non-payment of final call of Rs.3 per share. The minimum amount per share at which these shares can be reissued will be:

  • (A) Rs.3
  • (B) Rs.7
  • (C) Rs.10
  • (D) Rs.6

Question 20:

Nori Ltd. issued 20,000, 11% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10%, redeemable at a premium of 5%. Loss on issue of debentures account will be debited by :

  • (A) Rs. 20,00,000
  • (B) Rs. 1,00,000
  • (C) Rs. 3,00,000
  • (D) Rs. 2,00,000

Question 21:

Anchal, Prabhat and Karan were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. On 31st March, 2025, Anchal retired. The balance in her capital account after making the necessary adjustments on account of reserves and revaluation of assets and reassessment of liabilities was Rs. 5,10,000. Anchal was paid Rs. 5,90,000 in full settlement of her claim. The value of goodwill of the firm on the date of Anchal’s retirement was :

  • (A) Rs. 80,000
  • (B) Rs. 5,10,000
  • (C) Rs. 5,90,000
  • (D) Rs. 1,60,000

Question 22:

(a) Kiara Ltd. purchased assets worth Rs. 12,40,000 and took over liabilities of Rs. 3,40,000 of Amrex Ltd. for a purchase consideration of Rs. 11,00,000. Kiara Ltd. paid half the amount by cheque. The balance amount was settled by issuing 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10%.

Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kiara Ltd.


Question 23:

On 1st April, 2024, Zara Ltd. issued 8,000, 9% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 10%. The company had a balance of Rs. 50,000 in the Securities Premium Account on the same date.

Pass necessary journal entries for the issue of debentures and to write off discount on issue of debentures.


Question 24:

Aastha, Diya and Mohit were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. On 31st March, 2025 their Balance Sheet was as follows:
Balance Sheet of Aastha, Diya and Mohit as at 31st March, 2025

 


Question 25:

Namita, Narendra and Kunwar were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 1 : 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. Kunwar died on 30th September, 2025. His share in the profits of the firm from 1st April, 2025 to 30th September, 2025 was calculated as per the provisions of the partnership deed which amounted to Rs. 15,600. On the date of Kunwar's death, the Balance Sheet of the firm showed General Reserve of Rs. 40,000 and Profit and Loss Account (Dr.) Rs. 80,000.
Pass necessary journal entries on Kunwar's death in the books of the firm.


Question 26:

Anita, Gaurav and Suresh were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3. On 1st April, 2025, Gaurav retired. On the date of Gaurav's retirement, there existed a balance of Rs. 1,50,000 in Workmen's Compensation Fund.
Pass the necessary journal entries for treatment of Workmen's Compensation Fund on Gaurav's retirement in each of the following cases:
(i) Claim on account of Workmen's Compensation was estimated at Rs. 2,00,000.
(ii) Claim on account of Workmen's Compensation was estimated at Rs. 1,20,000.
(iii) Claim on account of Workmen's Compensation was estimated at Rs. 1,50,000.


Question 27:

Pass necessary journal entries for issue of debentures for the following transactions:
(i) AS Ltd. issued 60,000, 9% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10%, redeemable at a premium of 5%.
(ii) WS Ltd. issued 30,000, 9% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at par, redeemable at a premium of 10%.


Question 28:

Jain and Gupta were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 1. On 1st April, 2024, Agarwal was admitted as a new partner for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm with a minimum guaranteed amount of Rs. 75,000. Any deficiency arising out of this account will be borne by Jain and Gupta in the ratio of 1 : 3. During the year ended 31st March, 2025, the firm earned a net profit of Rs. 3,00,000.
Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of Jain, Gupta and Agarwal for the year ended 31st March, 2025.


Question 29:

Annu, Bandhu, Sheelu and Golu were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2025, they decided to share the future profits equally. For this purpose the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 4,00,000. Calculate gain or sacrifice of the partners on change in profit sharing ratio and pass a single adjustment journal entry for the treatment of goodwill.


Question 30:

Asha and Indra were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March, 2025 was as following :


Question 31:

(a) Ajanta Ltd. invited applications for issuing 30,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 5 per share. The amount was payable as follows:
On Application and Allotment – Rs. 10 per share (including premium)
On first and final call – Balance
Applications for 50,000 shares were received. Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and their application money was refunded. Pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants.
Excess money received with application was adjusted towards sums due on first and final call. Sonu, an applicant of 4,000 shares, paid his entire share money with application. Vedika, to whom 300 shares were allotted, failed to pay the first and final call. After giving her the mandatory notice, her shares were forfeited.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Ajanta Ltd.


Question 32:

Rao Ltd. forfeited 750 equity shares of Rs. 10 each for non-payment of first call of Rs. 3 per share (including premium of Rs. 1 per share). The second and final call of Rs. 3 per share was not yet made. Of the forfeited shares, 500 were re-issued for Rs. 2,500, Rs. 7 per share paid-up.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Rao Ltd.


Question 33:

Lily Ltd. forfeited 2,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each for non-payment of first and final call of Rs. 2 per share. 750 of the forfeited shares were reissued to Ashok for Rs. 10,000 as fully paid-up. The remaining shares were reissued to Sudha at Rs. 9 per share fully paid-up.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Lily Ltd.


Question 34:

Promil, Kamlesh and Ritika were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. From 1st April, 2025 they decided to share future profits in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. On 31st March, 2025, their Balance Sheet was as follows :
Balance Sheet of Promil, Kamlesh and Ritika as at 31st March, 2025

The question seems incomplete. Based on the given information, typically we would need to pass adjustment entries for change in profit sharing ratio, including treatment of general reserve and goodwill. However, since the full question is not provided, I'll assume we need to pass the necessary adjustment entries for the change in profit sharing ratio.


Question 35:

Diwan Ltd. was registered with an authorised capital of Rs. 1,00,00,000, divided into 1,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each. The company invited applications for issuing 50,000 shares. The amount was payable as follows:
On Application and Allotment – Rs. 30 per share
On First call – Rs. 40 per share
On Second and Final call – balance
The issue was fully subscribed. All amounts were duly received except from Nawal, a shareholder holding 700 shares, who failed to pay the second and final call. His shares were forfeited.
On the basis of the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) The Registered capital of Diwan Ltd. is:

  • (A) Rs. 1,00,00,000
  • (B) Rs. 1,00,000
  • (C) Rs. 50,00,000
  • (D) Rs. 50,000

Question 36:

The Issued capital of Diwan Ltd. is :

  • (A) Rs. 1,00,00,000
  • (B) Rs. 1,00,000
  • (C) Rs. 50,00,000
  • (D) Rs. 50,000

Question 37:

Calls in arrears of the company amounted to :

  • (A) Rs. 21,000
  • (B) Rs. 70,000
  • (C) Nil
  • (D) Rs. 49,000

Question 38:

'Share Forfeiture Account' will appear in the 'Notes to Accounts' at:

  • (A) Rs.21,000
  • (B) Rs.70,000
  • (C) Nil
  • (D) Rs.49,000

Question 39:

The amount of 'Share Capital' presented in the Balance Sheet of Diwan Ltd. will be:

  • (A) Rs.49,30,000
  • (B) Rs.50,00,000
  • (C) Rs.49,79,000
  • (D) Rs.49,49,000

Question 40:

If all the forfeited shares are reissued at Rs.30 per share, fully paid-up, the amount transferred to 'Capital Reserve' will be:

  • (A) Rs.49,000
  • (B) Rs.70,000
  • (C) Rs.21,000
  • (D) Nil

Question 41:

During the year ended 31st March, 2025, H.P. Ltd. paid an interim dividend of Rs. 50,00,000.
From the following, choose the correct option for the purpose of preparing 'Cash Flow Statement':

  • (A) Rs. 50,00,000 paid as interim dividend during the year will be shown as outflow of cash under financing activities and added back to net profit to calculate cash flows from operating activities.
  • (B) Rs. 50,00,000 paid as interim dividend during the year will be shown as outflow of cash under financing activities and deducted from net profit to calculate cash flows from operating activities.
  • (C) Rs. 50,00,000 paid as interim dividend during the year will be shown as cash outflow from financing activities only.
  • (D) Rs. 50,00,000 paid as interim dividend during the year will be added back to net profit to calculate cash flows from operating activities only.

Question 42:

Which of the following is a financing activity for the purpose of preparing a Cash Flow Statement?

  • (A) Interest received
  • (B) Dividend received
  • (C) Royalties received
  • (D) Interest paid on debentures

Question 43:

The following information is obtained from the books of Devdutt Ltd. :
Working capital - Rs. 4,00,000
Trade Payables - Rs. 50,000
Other Current liabilities - Rs. 1,00,000
Current assets of Devdutt Ltd. are :

  • (A) Rs. 2,50,000
  • (B) Rs. 4,50,000
  • (C) Rs. 5,00,000
  • (D) Rs. 5,50,000

Question 44:

From the following information obtained from the books of accounts of Ananda Ltd., calculate 'Quick Ratio' of the company:
Total Current Assets (including stock and prepaid expenses) Rs. 2,00,000; Stock Rs. 20,000; Prepaid expenses Rs. 10,000; Current liabilities Rs. 1,70,000.

  • (A) 20 : 17
  • (B) 1 : 1
  • (C) 18 : 17
  • (D) 19 : 17

Question 45:

'Analysis of financial statements is useful and significant to different users.' Which of the following users is concerned with a firm's long-term solvency and survival?

  • (A) Labour unions
  • (B) Trade payables
  • (C) Finance manager
  • (D) Lenders

Question 46:

Statement I: In case of non-financial enterprises, payment of interest and dividend are classified as financing activities.
Statement II: In case of financial enterprises, payment of interest and dividend are classified as investing activities.
Choose the correct option from the following:

  • (A) Both the statements are true.
  • (B) Both the statements are false.
  • (C) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
  • (D) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

Question 47:

Under which major head and sub-heads (if any) will the following items be presented in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013?
(i) Demand deposits with banks
(ii) Long-term loans
(iii) Livestock


Question 48:

The following information was extracted from the Statement of Profit and Loss of Chaman Ltd. for the year ended 31st March, 2025

Prepare a Comparative Statement of Profit and Loss.


Question 49:

‘Net Asset Turnover’ ratio of a company is 2 times. State with reason whether the following transactions will increase, decrease or not affect the ratio:

  • (A) Cash sales Rs. 3,00,000
  • (B) Issue of equity shares Rs. 10,00,000
  • (C) Issue of 9% debentures Rs. 5,00,000
  • (D) Credit purchase of goods Rs. 50,000

Question 50:

From the following information, calculate 'Proprietary Ratio' and 'Debt-to-Equity Ratio':


Question 51:

From the following information obtained from the books of 'Ajanta Ltd.', calculate Cash from Operations:
Net Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2025 after charging depreciation of Rs. 80,000 and after writing off goodwill Rs. 10,500 was Rs. 4,90,000.


Question 52:

\#NAME? Error indicates:

  • (A) Syntax error in the formula
  • (B) Missing data in the worksheet
  • (C) Formula referring to a protected call
  • (D) Excel does not understand the text used in the formula.

Question 53:

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a data vault in an accounting software?

  • (A) It helps in data analysis and reporting.
  • (B) It is used to maintain audit trails.
  • (C) It ensures data confidentiality and integrity through restricted access.
  • (D) It is used to back up deleted vouchers automatically.

Question 54:

The PMT function in MS Excel is used to:

  • (A) Calculate the total interest on a loan.
  • (B) Calculate the periodic payment for a loan or investment.
  • (C) Calculate the future value of an investment.
  • (D) Calculate the present value of a series of payments.

Question 55:

How is navigation conducted from the first to the last cell in a cluster of data in a column by skipping all the cells in between?

  • (A) END + Down arrow (↓)
  • (B) HOME + Page down
  • (C) HOME + Down arrow (↓)
  • (D) "TR1. + Down arrow (↓) successively

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