Discount Allowed is considered a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Discount Allowed is considered a:
A. Direct Expense
B. Selling & Distribution Expense
C. Factory Expense
D. Financial Expense
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Discount allowed is given to encourage prompt payment by customers, treated as a selling/administrative expense in the P&L Account.

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Which of the following is an example of an 'Artificial Personal Account'?
A. Outstanding Wages Account
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C. Capital Account
D. Ramesh's Account

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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B. Standardised electronic communication of financial data
C. Inventory management
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Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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S1: The Current Ratio measures long-term solvency. S2: The Debt-Equity Ratio measures short-term liquidity. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
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C. S1 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option D


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