A 'Capital Reserve' can be used for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 'Capital Reserve' can be used for:
A. Issue of bonus shares
B. Distribution of dividend
C. Writing off revenue losses
D. Payment of salaries
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Capital reserve, generally, can be used for issuing fully paid bonus shares, not for dividend distribution (except some specific reserves).

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Question #1 Report Error
Interest on a bank loan accrued but not paid at year-end is shown in the final accounts by:
A. Debiting P&L A/c, Adding to Bank Loan in Balance Sheet
B. Debiting Trading A/c, Deducting from Bank Loan
C. Ignoring it until paid
D. Crediting P&L A/c, Showing as an Asset

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Accrued interest is an expense for the year (Debit P&L) and an outstanding liability (Added to loan or shown separately in Balance Sheet).

Question #2 Report Error
The final step in the accounting cycle is:
A. Posting to ledger
B. Preparation of financial statements
C. Preparation of trial balance
D. Journalizing

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The accounting cycle ends with the preparation of financial statements from the trial balance and adjustments.

Question #3 Report Error
The 'Dual-purpose Test' in audit is:
A. A test that serves both as a test of control and a substantive test
B. Only substantive
C. Two separate tests
D. Only compliance

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A single procedure can provide evidence on both controls and substantive assertions.