Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level accounting — mixed practice MCQs with answers and explanations for FPSC, PPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Standing orders are ________
Correct Answer: Option A — Credited in the cash book
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Standing orders are Credited in the cash book.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q2 of 40
Uncollected checks also referred as______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Uncredited checks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Uncollected checks also referred as Uncredited checks .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q3 of 40
___________ are checks that are issued by the business but not yet presented to bank
Correct Answer: Option C — Outstanding checks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Outstanding checks are checks that are issued by the business but not yet presented to bank.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q4 of 40
Bank sent debit advice of $500 to company being interest on overdraft. It wasnt entered in cash book. Identify the correct adjustment in cash book.
Correct Answer: Option B — $500 will be credited
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$500 will be credited is the correct answer to “Bank sent debit advice of $500 to company being interest on overdraft. It wasnt entered in cash book. Identify the correct adjustment in cash book.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q5 of 40
In the Bank reconciliation statement Deposit in transit is usually:
Correct Answer: Option B — Added to bank balance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Added to bank balance is the correct answer to “In the Bank reconciliation statement Deposit in transit is usually:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q6 of 40
Negotiable Instrument Act was enacted in_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1881
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Negotiable Instrument Act was enacted in 1881 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q7 of 40
Which of these is not an essential feature of a bill of exchange?
Correct Answer: Option D — Amount to be paid in foreign currency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amount to be paid in foreign currency is the correct answer to “Which of these is not an essential feature of a bill of exchange”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q8 of 40
A foreign bill of exchange is generally drawn up in___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Triplicate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A foreign bill of exchange is generally drawn up in Triplicate .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q9 of 40
Which of these are not required in a promissory note?
Correct Answer: Option A — Acceptance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Acceptance is the correct answer to “Which of these are not required in a promissory note”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q10 of 40
X draws a Bill of Exchange on Y for 10,000 on 1-1-2013 for 3 months. The due date of the bill will be_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 4/4/2013
Detailed Academic Explanation:
X draws a Bill of Exchange on Y for 10,000 on 1-1-2013 for 3 months. The due date of the bill will be 4/4/2013 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q11 of 40
Accommodation bills are generally for?
Correct Answer: Option B — For mutual financial accommodation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
For mutual financial accommodation is the correct answer to “Accommodation bills are generally for”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q12 of 40
A cash deposit made by business appears on the bank statement as _______ balance?
Correct Answer: Option B — Credit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A cash deposit made by business appears on the bank statement as Credit balance.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q13 of 40
A check returned by bank marked NSF means that:
Correct Answer: Option B — There are not sufficient funds in your account
Detailed Academic Explanation:
There are not sufficient funds in your account is the correct answer to “A check returned by bank marked NSF means that:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q14 of 40
Bank reconciliation statement is prepared by____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Accountant of the business
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bank reconciliation statement is prepared by Accountant of the business .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q15 of 40
Bank charges amounting to $5000 was not entered in the cash book. Identify the correct adjustment in cash book?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bank charges will be credited in cash book
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bank charges will be credited in cash book is the correct answer to “Bank charges amounting to $5000 was not entered in the cash book. Identify the correct adjustment in cash book”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q16 of 40
Favorable balance of cash book implies that
Correct Answer: Option B — Debit balance of cash book
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Debit balance of cash book is the correct answer to “Favorable balance of cash book implies that”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q17 of 40
Bank reconciliation statement is the comparison of a bank statement (sent by bank) with the _________ (prepared by business).
Correct Answer: Option C — Cash book
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bank reconciliation statement is the comparison of a bank statement (sent by bank) with the Cash book (prepared by business).
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q18 of 40
How many parties are generally found in a Bill of Exchange?
Correct Answer: Option C — 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 is the correct answer to “How many parties are generally found in a Bill of Exchange”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q19 of 40
The drawer of a trade bill passes relevant entries with regard to the transaction involved in it. But, in case of an accommodation bill, he passes an entry in addition to the usual entries. The additional entry so passed is with respect to
Correct Answer: Option C — Remitting or receiving the amount
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Remitting or receiving the amount is the correct answer to “The drawer of a trade bill passes relevant entries with regard to the transaction involved in it. But, in case of an accommodation bill, he passes an entry in addition to the usual entries. The additional entry so passed is with respect to”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q20 of 40
Which of the following is not a feature of a promissory note?
Correct Answer: Option C — It is payable to the bearer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is payable to the bearer is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a feature of a promissory note”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q21 of 40
When bill discounted with the bank is dishonored?
Correct Answer: Option A — Acceptors Account is debited in the books of drawer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Acceptors Account is debited in the books of drawer is the correct answer to “When bill discounted with the bank is dishonored”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q22 of 40
The noting charges levied on dishonour of an endorsed bill by the Notary Public are to be borne by
Correct Answer: Option B — The person responsible for dishonour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The person responsible for dishonour is the correct answer to “The noting charges levied on dishonour of an endorsed bill by the Notary Public are to be borne by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q23 of 40
Closing entries are generally passed:
Correct Answer: Option B — At the time of closing the accounts
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At the time of closing the accounts is the correct answer to “Closing entries are generally passed:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q24 of 40
Carriage on goods purchased is shown in:___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Trading A/c
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carriage on goods purchased is shown in: Trading A/c .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q25 of 40
Which of these is not an operating income?
Correct Answer: Option C — Interest on FDs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Interest on FDs is the correct answer to “Which of these is not an operating income”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q26 of 40
A Bill of Exchange is drawn on 1st April, 2018 payable after 3 months. The due date of the bill is?
Correct Answer: Option C — 4th July,2018
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A Bill of Exchange is drawn on 1st April, 2018 payable after 3 months. The due date of the bill is 4th July,2018.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q27 of 40
Which of the following is not a contingent liability?
Correct Answer: Option A — Debts included in Sundry Debtors which are doubtful in nature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Debts included in Sundry Debtors which are doubtful in nature is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a contingent liability”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q28 of 40
Which of the following is not an intangible asset?
Correct Answer: Option C — Accounts Receivable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Accounts Receivable is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an intangible asset”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q29 of 40
Which of the following equations is correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — Gross Profit + Opening Stock + Direct expenses + Purchases- Closing stock = Sales
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gross Profit + Opening Stock + Direct expenses + Purchases- Closing stock = Sales is the correct answer to “Which of the following equations is correct”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q30 of 40
Bad debts recovered is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Credited to P&L A/c
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Credited to P&L A/c is the correct answer to “Bad debts recovered is:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q31 of 40
The adjustment to be made for prepaid expenses is____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Deduct prepaid expenses from respective expenses and show it as an asset
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The adjustment to be made for prepaid expenses is Deduct prepaid expenses from respective expenses and show it as an asset .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q32 of 40
Which of the following entries is correct in respect of reserve for discounts on accounts payable?
Correct Answer: Option C — Debit Reserve for Discount on Accounts Payable A/c and Credit P&L A/c
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Debit Reserve for Discount on Accounts Payable A/c and Credit P&L A/c is the correct answer to “Which of the following entries is correct in respect of reserve for discounts on accounts payable”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q33 of 40
Goods in stock worth 800 are destroyed by fire and the Insurance Co. is accepted the claim for 600. Adjustment would involve
Correct Answer: Option D — Debit of 600 and 200 to insurance company and Profit and Loss Account respectively and credit of 800 to Trading Account
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Debit of 600 and 200 to insurance company and Profit and Loss Account respectively and credit of 800 to Trading Account is the correct answer to “Goods in stock worth 800 are destroyed by fire and the Insurance Co. is accepted the claim for 600. Adjustment would involve”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q34 of 40
Insurance prepaid is shown as:___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Current Asset
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Insurance prepaid is shown as: Current Asset .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q35 of 40
LIFO stands for__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Last in, First Out
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LIFO stands for Last in, First Out .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q36 of 40
Short term Assets expected to be converted into cash within 1 year or less than?
Correct Answer: Option A — Current Assets
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Current Assets is the correct answer to “Short term Assets expected to be converted into cash within 1 year or less than”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q37 of 40
Net sales equals, sales minus:
Correct Answer: Option B — Return inwards
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Return inwards is the correct answer to “Net sales equals, sales minus:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q38 of 40
Which of the following form of business organization is least regulated?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sole-proprietorship
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sole-proprietorship is the correct answer to “Which of the following form of business organization is least regulated”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q39 of 40
Recent developments have made much of a companys inventory obsolete. This obsolete inventory should be?
Correct Answer: Option A — Written down to zero or its scrap value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Written down to zero or its scrap value is the correct answer to “Recent developments have made much of a companys inventory obsolete. This obsolete inventory should be”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
Q40 of 40
Which of the following is not classified as inventory in the financial statements?
Correct Answer: Option D — Advance payments made to suppliers for raw materials
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Advance payments made to suppliers for raw materials is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not classified as inventory in the financial statements”. Items of this type are drawn from the Accounting — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Accounting — Mixed Practice
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