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
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Who is responsible for the preparation of the bank reconciliation statement?
Answer:
Customer’s Accountant
The bank reconciliation statement is an internal accounting document prepared by the business entity's accountant. It is used to reconcile the balance shown in the company's cash book with the balance reported on the bank statement, identifying any timing differences or errors that need to be addressed.
12
If the bank passbook contains an incorrect entry of Rs. 112 in the deposit column, how should this be adjusted when reconciling starting from the cash book balance?
Answer:
Rs. 112 to be added
When the passbook shows an incorrect deposit (an overstatement of the bank balance), the bank balance is higher than it should be. To reconcile the cash book balance to the passbook balance, one must add the amount of the error to the cash book balance to align the figures.
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Who is primarily responsible for the preparation of the bank reconciliation statement?
Answer:
Accountant of the business
The bank reconciliation statement is an internal control procedure performed by the business entity. It is the responsibility of the business's accountant to ensure that the internal cash book records match the external bank statement. This process helps in verifying the accuracy of financial records and detecting any unauthorized transactions or errors made by either the bank or the business.
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Is it true that a bank reconciliation statement only includes items that cause a discrepancy between the cash book and the bank passbook?
Answer:
True
The primary purpose of a bank reconciliation statement is to identify and explain the differences between the balance shown in the business's cash book and the balance reported on the bank statement. It lists items like unpresented cheques or bank charges that have not yet been recorded in both sets of records.
15
Why is a Bank Reconciliation Statement prepared?
Answer:
To bring out the reasons for the difference between the Balance as per Cash Book and the Balance as per Bank Statement
The primary purpose of a Bank Reconciliation Statement is to identify and explain the specific reasons for the difference between the bank balance shown in the company's cash book and the balance reported in the bank statement, such as timing differences or bank charges.
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Is the bank reconciliation statement typically prepared by the bank?
Answer:
False
The bank reconciliation statement is an internal document prepared by the business entity, not the bank. It is used by the business to reconcile its own cash book records with the bank statement provided by the financial institution.
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A Bank Reconciliation Statement is prepared to reconcile the balance shown on the bank statement with which internal record?
Answer:
Cash book
A Bank Reconciliation Statement is a report that explains the differences between the bank balance shown in the organization's Cash Book (specifically the bank column) and the balance reported by the bank in the Pass Book or bank statement. This process identifies timing differences and errors, ensuring that the internal records accurately reflect the actual cash position.
18
If the bank statement shows $2,500 and the cashbook shows $1,750, with $750 in unpresented cheques, what is the correct bank balance to report on the balance sheet?
Answer:
$1 750
The balance sheet must reflect the actual cash position of the business as recorded in its own books. The cashbook balance of $1,750 already accounts for the cheques issued but not yet presented. The bank statement balance is merely a report from the bank; the reconciliation process confirms that the cashbook balance is the accurate figure to report in the financial statements.
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What is the formal classification of a Bank Reconciliation Statement within the accounting process?
Answer:
Memorandum statement
A Bank Reconciliation Statement is a memorandum statement, meaning it is an informal record prepared outside the formal double-entry accounting system. It serves to reconcile the differences between the bank balance shown in the company's cash book and the balance reported on the bank statement, ensuring accuracy without altering the ledger accounts directly.
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When a company records a cheque receipt in its cash book and deposits it on the same day, but the bank statement does not reflect this transaction, how should this amount be treated in the bank reconciliation statement?
Answer:
as an uncredited deposit added to the bank statement balance
When a cheque is deposited but not yet cleared by the bank, it is known as an uncredited deposit or a deposit in transit. To reconcile the bank statement balance with the cash book, this amount must be added to the bank statement balance because the cash book already reflects the increase in funds, whereas the bank has not yet processed the credit.