The 'Audit Documentation' (working papers) is the property of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Audit Documentation' (working papers) is the property of:
A. Auditor
B. Client
C. Shareholders
D. Government
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Working papers belong to the auditor; client does not have a right to them.

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Under the Single Entry System, if opening capital is Rs 1,00,000, closing capital is Rs 90,000, and drawings are Rs 30,000 (no fresh capital), the profit is:
A. Rs 10,000 Loss
B. Rs 20,000 Loss
C. Rs 40,000
D. Rs 20,000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Profit = Closing Cap + Drawings - Opening Cap = 90,000 + 30,000 - 1,00,000 = Rs 20,000.

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The 'Return on Investment' (ROI) formula is:
A. Net profit / Capital employed
B. Gross profit / Sales
C. Sales / Capital employed
D. Net profit / Sales

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
ROI = Net profit before interest and tax / Capital employed, or sometimes PAT/CE. Typically, Net profit / Capital employed.

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An 'Error of Principle' occurs when:
A. A transaction is completely omitted
B. Wrong amount is posted
C. Posting to wrong personal account
D. A capital expenditure is treated as revenue expenditure

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Error of principle violates accounting principles, e.g., incorrect classification between capital and revenue.