The matching concept requires that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The matching concept requires that:
A. Profits should match cash
B. Assets should equal liabilities
C. Expenses should be matched with revenues of the same period
D. Debits equal credits
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Matching principle states that expenses incurred to earn revenues should be recognized in the same accounting period.

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A: The Public Account of India includes Provident Funds. R: The government can withdraw money from the Public Account without parliamentary approval. Choose the correct option.
A. A is false but R is true
B. A is true but R is false
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Public Account holds money like Provident Funds where the government acts as a banker. Since these funds belong to others, the government can make payments from this account without parliamentary approval. R correctly explains the nature of the account.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Minimum Alternate Tax' (MAT) rate for companies is:
A. 15%
B. 22%
C. 18.5%
D. 15% (plus surcharge and cess)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
MAT is 15% of book profits (plus surcharge and cess).

Question #3 Report Error
The formula for debt-equity ratio is:
A. Current liabilities / Equity
B. Total debt / Total assets
C. Long-term debt / Shareholders' funds
D. Short-term debt / Equity

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Debt-equity ratio = Long-term debt / Shareholders' funds (equity).