The 'Cooling-off Period' for an audit partner after rotation is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Cooling-off Period' for an audit partner after rotation is:
A. 5 years (as per Companies Act for partner of listed company)
B. No period
C. 2 years
D. 1 year
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A cooling-off period of 5 years is required before re-appointment.

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Question #1 Report Error
Which of the following deductions is not allowed under the new income tax regime (default)?
A. Standard deduction on salary
B. Section 24(b) interest on housing loan (let-out property)
C. Section 80C (PPF, LIC, etc.)
D. Section 80CCD(2) (employer contribution to NPS)

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Under the new regime, Section 80C deductions are not allowed.

Question #2 Report Error
S1: In Activity-Based Costing (ABC), a cost driver is a factor that causes a change in the cost of an activity. S2: Transaction drivers are generally more accurate than duration drivers in ABC. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S2 only
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
S1 is the correct definition of a cost driver. S2 is incorrect because duration drivers (which measure the time taken) are generally more accurate than transaction drivers (which merely count the number of times an activity occurs), though transaction drivers are cheaper to implement.

Question #3 Report Error
The 'Cost Records' under Companies Act 2013 are required to be maintained by:
A. Only service companies
B. Companies engaged in specified sectors as per MCA rules
C. Only manufacturing companies
D. All companies

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The central government specifies class of companies required to maintain cost records.