For real accounts, the rule is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For real accounts, the rule is:
A. Debit the receiver, Credit the giver
B. Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out
C. Debit expenses and losses, Credit incomes and gains
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Real accounts (assets) follow: Debit what comes in, credit what goes out.

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Which of the following decisions relates to 'Capital Structure' in financial management?
A. Dividend payment
B. Mix of debt and equity financing
C. Selection of fixed assets
D. Working capital management

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Capital structure decision determines the proportion of debt and equity.

Question #2 Report Error
A 'Debit Note' is sent by the buyer when returning goods to the supplier. It is used to:
A. Record cash receipt
B. Inform the supplier that his account has been credited
C. Inform the supplier that his account has been debited
D. Record sales return

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The debit note informs the supplier that the buyer has debited the supplier's account.

Question #3 Report Error
S1: The Trading Account shows the gross profit or loss. S2: The Profit and Loss Account shows the net profit or loss. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S1 only
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Trading Account calculates Gross Profit/Loss by matching direct expenses with net sales. The Profit and Loss Account calculates Net Profit/Loss by matching all indirect expenses and incomes with the Gross Profit. Both are correct.