Budgetary control involves: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Budgetary control involves:
A. Only preparation of budgets
B. Calculating tax liability
C. Comparison of actual performance with budgets and taking corrective actions
D. Forecasting sales only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Budgetary control is the process of establishing budgets, comparing actuals, and acting on variances to achieve objectives.

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Question #1 Report Error
The 'Contract Costs' under Ind AS 115 include:
A. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract and costs to fulfil a contract that are not covered by other standards
B. All costs
C. Only direct labour
D. Only material

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Incremental costs (like sales commissions) are capitalised if expected to be recovered.

Question #2 Report Error
The balance of the Cash Book is:
A. Either debit or credit
B. Always a debit balance
C. Always a credit balance
D. Nil

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Cash Book is a book of original entry and a ledger account. Its balance represents cash in hand, which is always a debit balance (asset).

Question #3 Report Error
When credit sales of Rs 5,000 to Ram are wrongly posted as Rs 500 in his account, it is an error of:
A. Compensating
B. Principle
C. Omission
D. Commission

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
An error of commission includes posting wrong amounts. It will cause a mismatch in the Trial Balance.