In government accounting, the 'Appropriation Audit' is conducted by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In government accounting, the 'Appropriation Audit' is conducted by:
A. Chartered accountant
B. CAG
C. Tax auditor
D. Internal auditor
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
CAG audits appropriation accounts to ensure expenditure is within the grants authorized by Parliament.

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The 'Subsequent Events' review period extends to:
A. Date of approval of financial statements (if auditor's report is dated later) or date of auditor's report
B. One month after
C. No fixed date
D. Balance sheet date

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The auditor's responsibility for subsequent events covers the period up to the date of auditor's report.

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A. Origin-based tax
B. Direct tax
C. Wealth tax
D. Destination-based consumption tax

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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A. Lok Sabha directly
B. Finance Minister
C. President / Governor
D. Prime Minister

Correct Answer: Option C


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