The 'Voucher' approach in accounting helps to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Voucher' approach in accounting helps to:
A. Prepare trial balance
B. Ensure documentation and authorisation of transactions
C. Simplify journal entries
D. Compute tax
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Voucher system ensures that every transaction is supported by documentary evidence and approval.

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Question #1 Report Error
The 'Deferred Tax' on account of timing differences is calculated using:
A. Average tax rate
B. Minimum Alternate Tax rate
C. Current year tax rate
D. Enacted tax rates that will apply in the periods when the differences reverse

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Deferred tax is measured using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Question #2 Report Error
On dissolution of a firm, an asset taken over by a partner is credited to:
A. Realisation Account
B. Partner's Capital Account
C. Bank Account
D. Asset Account

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Asset taken over is recorded: Partner's Capital A/c Dr., To Realisation A/c. So Realisation A/c is credited.

Question #3 Report Error
Assertion (A): In a bank reconciliation statement, if we start with the overdraft balance as per the Cash Book, cheques deposited but not credited by the bank will be added. Reason (R): Cheques deposited but not credited increase the bank balance as per the pass book, but not the cash book. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is false but R is true
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A is false. If starting with an overdraft as per the Cash Book, cheques deposited but not credited (which increase the pass book balance) must be deducted to increase the overdraft amount, not added. R is true as a standalone statement.