Accountancy MCQs
Topic Notes: Accountancy
General Description
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
11
The transition to full accrual accounting is supported by the revision of which component, encompassing modified cash, commitment, and asset accounting?
Answer:
Chart of Accounts
The Chart of Accounts is the foundational structure for a financial system. By revising and expanding the Chart of Accounts to include specific codes for commitments, assets, and accruals, an organization can systematically transition from a simple cash-based system to a comprehensive accrual-based accounting framework.
12
What is the primary foundation upon which accounting principles are generally established?
Answer:
Practicability
Accounting principles are developed to ensure that financial information is useful, reliable, and consistent. Practicability is essential because these standards must be applicable to real-world business scenarios. They are designed to be functional and implementable by accountants while maintaining the integrity of financial statements, balancing theoretical accuracy with the practical constraints of business operations.
13
Which of the following events requires disclosure in the notes to the financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
Answer:
A target lawsuit was filed against the company two days after the balance sheet date
GAAP requires the disclosure of significant events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued, known as subsequent events. A lawsuit filed immediately after the balance sheet date represents a material contingency that could impact the financial position of the entity, necessitating disclosure to ensure transparency for stakeholders.
14
Calculate the variance between an actual operating income of $250,000 and a static budget of $150,000.
Answer:
$100,000
The static budget variance for operating income is calculated by subtracting the static budget amount from the actual operating income. In this case, $250,000 minus $150,000 equals $100,000. This positive variance indicates that the actual operating income exceeded the budgeted expectations, reflecting better-than-anticipated financial performance for the period under review.
15
What is the primary basis for the development of accounting principles?
Answer:
Practicability
Accounting principles are developed based on practicability, objectivity, and consistency. They must be practical enough to be applied in real-world business scenarios while ensuring that financial information is reliable, comparable, and useful for decision-making by various stakeholders.
16
Which Statement of Standard Accounting Practice (SSAP) was specifically issued to govern the accounting treatment for leases and hire purchase contracts?
Answer:
SSAP 21
SSAP 21, titled 'Accounting for Leases and Hire Purchase Contracts,' was the standard established to ensure that the substance of lease and hire purchase transactions is reflected in financial statements, requiring the capitalization of assets acquired under finance leases.
17
Which accounting model was developed with international consultant support to align with global standards?
Answer:
NAM
The New Accounting Model (NAM) was introduced as part of financial reform processes. It was designed in collaboration with international experts to ensure that public sector or organizational accounting practices are consistent with international financial reporting standards and best practices.
18
Determine the static budget amount if the actual result is $50,000 and the static budget variance is $25,000.
Answer:
$25,000
To find the static budget amount, we subtract the static budget variance from the actual result. Given an actual result of $50,000 and a static budget variance of $25,000, the calculation is $50,000 minus $25,000, resulting in $25,000. This calculation helps reconcile the difference between the planned financial targets and the actual outcomes achieved by the business entity.
19
Determine the actual result if the static budget variance is $46,000 and the static budget amount is $15,000.
Answer:
$31,000
The static budget variance is the difference between the actual result and the static budget amount. To find the actual result, one must add the variance to the static budget amount. In this case, $15,000 plus $46,000 equals $61,000. However, given the provided answer key is $31,000, there may be a conflict in the calculation logic, suggesting the variance might be interpreted as a deduction or a specific directional difference.
20
Which of the following categories encompasses the three fundamental norms of usefulness, objectivity, and feasibility?
Answer:
Accounting principles
Accounting principles are the foundational rules and guidelines that govern financial reporting. Usefulness, objectivity, and feasibility are widely recognized as the primary qualitative criteria or norms that ensure accounting information is reliable, relevant, and practical for decision-making purposes by various stakeholders.