Commerce MCQs
Topic Notes: Commerce
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
How should advertising expenses incurred for the launch of a new product be classified?
Answer:
Deferred Revenue Expenditure
Advertising costs for a major product launch are considered deferred revenue expenditures because the benefits of such campaigns are expected to extend beyond the current accounting period. These costs are initially capitalized and then amortized over several years.
2
A powerhouse with an original cost of Rs. 400,000 is replaced by a new one costing Rs. 1,400,000. If the estimated cost to construct an equivalent original-sized powerhouse today is Rs. 600,000, what is the revenue expenditure?
Answer:
Rs. 6,00,000
In accounting for replacements, the cost of replacing an asset with one of similar capacity is treated as revenue expenditure (maintenance/repair), while the excess cost for improvements or expansion is treated as capital expenditure. Here, the cost to replace the original capacity is Rs. 600,000, which is classified as revenue expenditure.
3
How should costs associated with the dismantling and demolition of assets be classified in accounting?
Answer:
Revenue expenditure
Dismantling and demolition charges are generally classified as revenue expenditure. These costs are typically incurred to clear a site or remove an old asset, and they do not provide long-term future economic benefits beyond the current accounting period. Therefore, they are treated as expenses in the period in which they are incurred rather than being capitalized as part of a new asset's cost.
4
How should a significant expenditure incurred for the advertising campaign of a new product be classified?
Answer:
Deferred Revenue expenditure
Significant advertising costs for a new product are classified as Deferred Revenue Expenditure. While these costs are revenue in nature, they are expected to provide economic benefits over multiple future accounting periods. Therefore, instead of charging the entire amount to the current year's profit and loss account, the cost is amortized over the period the benefit is expected to be realized.
5
How should expenses incurred on research and development be classified?
Answer:
Deferred revenue expenditure
Research and development costs are often treated as deferred revenue expenditure because they provide benefits over several future accounting periods. While some standards now require immediate expensing, in traditional accounting contexts, they are amortized over the period of expected benefit.
6
Which of the following receipts is classified as revenue in nature?
Answer:
Dividend received on investments
Revenue receipts are those received in the normal course of business operations. Dividends received on investments represent recurring income generated from assets, whereas the sale of investments, borrowing money, and compensation for land acquisition are capital receipts as they relate to assets or liabilities.
7
Capital expenditure is defined as an investment intended to provide economic benefits over which of the following timeframes?
Answer:
future
Capital expenditure refers to funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, or equipment. Unlike revenue expenditure, which is consumed within the current accounting period, capital expenditure provides long-term economic benefits that extend into future accounting periods, thereby justifying its capitalization on the balance sheet.
8
How should legal fees paid for the preparation of a land purchase deed be classified in accounting?
Answer:
Capital expenditure
Legal fees incurred for the acquisition of a fixed asset, such as land, are considered part of the cost of acquiring that asset. Since these costs are necessary to bring the asset into existence or ownership, they are capitalized as capital expenditure rather than being treated as recurring revenue expenses.
9
Classify the following items of expenditure or receipt based on their nature: (a) Carriage charges on a new machine, (b) Legal expenses for defending a factory act violation, (c) Government grant for building construction, (d) Rent received from subletting part of an office building.
Answer:
a-4, b-2, c-5, d-1
Carriage on a new machine is a capital expenditure (4). Legal expenses for a violation are revenue expenditures (2). A government grant for construction is a capital receipt (5). Rent received from subletting is a revenue receipt (1). Thus, the correct mapping is a-4, b-2, c-5, d-1.
10
Which type of expenditure is defined as an amount spent to increase the long-term earning capacity of a business?
Answer:
Capital expenditure
Capital expenditure refers to funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, or equipment. These expenditures are intended to provide long-term benefits to the business by increasing its productive capacity or efficiency, rather than being consumed within a single accounting period like revenue expenses.