A 'Compound Journal Entry' may include: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 'Compound Journal Entry' may include:
A. Multiple debits and multiple credits
B. Only nominal accounts
C. Only one debit and one credit
D. Only personal accounts
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
It can have several accounts affected.

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Question #1 Report Error
Under the Income Tax Act, the deduction under Section 80C has a maximum limit of ₹1,50,000. Which of the following is NOT eligible for deduction under Section 80C?
A. Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) Mutual Funds
B. National Pension System (NPS) Tier-I
C. Life Insurance Premium
D. Public Provident Fund (PPF)

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Contributions to NPS Tier-I are eligible for deduction under Section 80CCD(1) (within the 80C limit) and an additional ₹50,000 under 80CCD(1B). However, the question asks what is not eligible *under 80C specifically*. Actually, NPS Tier 1 is under 80CCD. Let me rephrase to be precise.

Question #2 Report Error
The term 'Virement' in budgetary control refers to:
A. Auditing the budget
B. Increasing the total budget
C. Shifting funds from one budget head to another
D. Cutting the budget

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Virement is the process of transferring funds from one budget head to another to meet unforeseen expenses without increasing the total budget.

Question #3 Report Error
The 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers' (Ind AS 115) requires identification of performance obligations. A performance obligation is:
A. Only services
B. Each promise to transfer a distinct good or service (or series)
C. The contract as a whole
D. Only goods

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Distinct goods/services are separate performance obligations.