A high debt-equity ratio implies: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A high debt-equity ratio implies:
A. High profitability
B. Low financial risk
C. High financial risk
D. No risk
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Higher debt means higher fixed interest obligations, increasing financial risk.

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Business loss can be carried forward for:
A. 8 years
B. Indefinitely
C. 4 years
D. 16 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Unabsorbed business loss can be carried forward for 8 assessment years immediately succeeding the assessment year in which loss was incurred.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Assessment Year' is the year:
A. Same as previous year
B. In which income is earned
C. Calendar year
D. Immediately following the previous year, in which income is assessed and taxed

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Assessment year is the year following the financial year (previous year) in which tax is computed.

Question #3 Report Error
In Social Accounting, an 'externality' refers to:
A. Foreign exchange transactions
B. External auditors
C. Outsourced services
D. Uncompensated impact of a firm's actions on third parties

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Externalities (like pollution) are costs or benefits affecting society that are not reflected in traditional financial statements.