A change in depreciation method is treated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A change in depreciation method is treated as:
A. Extraordinary item
B. Prior period item
C. Change in accounting policy
D. Error
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Change in depreciation method is a change in accounting policy, requiring retrospective application as per AS 5.

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Question #1 Report Error
Notes to Accounts are provided to:
A. Calculate daily cash flow
B. Replace the Trial Balance
C. Make the balance sheet look longer
D. Provide detailed disclosures and accounting policies

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Notes to Accounts offer detailed breakdowns, accounting policies, and explanatory information supporting the numbers in the financial statements.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Recoverable Amount' is the higher of:
A. Market value and book value
B. Cost and net realisable value
C. Replacement cost and realisable value
D. Fair value less costs to sell and value in use

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Recoverable amount = higher of (fair value less costs of disposal) and (value in use).

Question #3 Report Error
A trader sells goods costing ₹20,000 for ₹25,000. The gross profit margin is:
A. None
B. 20% on sales? Actually profit 5,000 on sales 25,000 = 20%.
C. 25%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gross profit = 5,000. Gross profit ratio on sales = (5,000/25,000)*100 = 20%.