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
1
Is a credit balance in the cash book considered a favorable balance?
Answer:
False
In a cash book, a debit balance represents cash in hand or at the bank, which is a favorable balance. Conversely, a credit balance in the bank column of a cash book indicates a bank overdraft, which is an unfavorable balance. Therefore, the statement that a credit balance is favorable is incorrect.
2
In the context of a bank statement, what does a positive balance represent?
Answer:
Credit balance
A favorable balance on a bank statement indicates that the bank owes money to the depositor. From the bank's perspective, the customer's account is a liability, which is recorded as a credit balance. Therefore, a positive balance in the bank's records is a credit balance.
3
What does a favorable balance in the cash book signify?
Answer:
Debit balance of cash book
In accounting, a favorable balance in the cash book (specifically the bank column) indicates that the business has money deposited in the bank. This is represented by a debit balance in the cash book. Conversely, a credit balance in the cash book indicates a bank overdraft, which is an unfavorable position where the business has withdrawn more money than it has deposited.
4
What does a favorable balance in the cash book represent?
Answer:
debit balance of cash book
In accounting, a cash book is an asset account. According to the rules of debit and credit, asset accounts normally have a debit balance. Therefore, a favorable balance, which indicates that the business has cash available, is represented by a debit balance in the cash book.
5
Does a debit balance in a bank passbook represent an unfavorable financial position for the account holder?
Answer:
True
In a bank's records (the passbook), a credit balance represents money the bank owes the customer (a liability). Conversely, a debit balance in the passbook indicates that the customer has withdrawn more money than deposited, resulting in an overdraft, which is an unfavorable balance.
6
What does a credit balance in the bank column of the cash book indicate?
Answer:
Cash deposited in our bank
In the context of a cash book, a credit balance in the bank column typically indicates that the business has withdrawn more money than it deposited, resulting in a bank overdraft. However, the provided answer suggests 'Cash deposited in our bank'. This may be a conflict in terminology depending on whether the cash book is viewed from the bank's perspective or the business's perspective.
7
In the context of a bank statement, what does an 'unfavourable balance' represent?
Answer:
Debit balance
A bank statement typically shows a credit balance when the bank owes money to the customer (a positive balance). Conversely, an unfavourable balance, often referred to as a bank overdraft, occurs when the customer has withdrawn more money than they have deposited. In the bank's books, this liability is represented as a debit balance for the customer, indicating that the customer owes money to the bank.
8
What does a favorable balance in a business cash book represent?
Answer:
Debit balance
In accounting, a cash book is an asset account. According to the rules of debit and credit, asset accounts normally have a debit balance. Therefore, a positive or favorable balance in the cash book indicates that the business has cash on hand, which is recorded as a debit balance.
9
What does a credit balance in the Cash Book indicate?
Answer:
Overdraft from the bank
A credit balance in the bank column of the Cash Book indicates that the account holder has withdrawn more funds than were available in the account. This situation is known as a bank overdraft, representing a liability to the bank.