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Accounting 1st Chapter MCQ
Accounting 1st Chapter MCQ
Accounting 1st Chapter MCQ
Chapter 1
Introduction to accounting
[Note: All of you who want to pass the Accounting at first attempt must read manual
of ICAB before practicing the MCQ and are requested to practice the MCQ attentively
as these MCQ can be presented in the exam in many ways. Every true/false given in this
book may be given in the exam containing 4 options.]
1. Accounting is a way of …… the transactions of an entity.
a) Recording
b) Analyzing
c) Summarizing
Correct answers are …
a) a, b
b) b, c
c) a, c
d) Above all
10. The term sole trader refers to the ownership of the business.
a) True
b) False
12. The Conceptual Framework for financial reporting was issued by IASB in ……
a) September 2010
b) October 2010
c) September 2012
d) October 2012
14. In reality key user groups of financial statement will vary between large & small
entities.
a) True
b) False
18. Whether the business can generate cash of the right amount determines whether it
can ……
a) Pay its employees and suppliers
b) Meet interest payments
c) Repay loans
d) Pay something to its owners
Correct answers are …
a) a, b, c
b) b, c, d
c) a, c, d
d) Above all
20. IAS 1 provides the objective of financial statement which is to provide information
about
a) financial position
b) financial performance
c) cash flow of the entity
d) all of the above
22. Who exercise the stewardship function to make effective decisions in a business?
a) Managers
b) Directors
c) Owners of the company
d) Shareholder
Correct answers are …
a) a, b
b) a, b, c
c) b, c, d
d) Above all
23. Who make effective decision about pricing, output, employment & financing?
a) Managers
b) Directors
c) Owners of the company
d) Shareholder
Correct answers are …
a) a, b
b) a, b, c
c) b, c, d
d) Above all
26. Who want to know about the company's ability to pay its debts?
a) Managers
b) Directors
c) Owners of the company
d) Suppliers
27. Who need to know that whether the company is a secure source of supply.to make
sure repeat purchase and after sales service will be available?
a) Directors
b) Shareholder
c) Customers
d) Suppliers
30. There are some information regarding the user of financial information ……
a) stockbrokers need information to advise investors
b) credit agencies want information to advise potential suppliers of goods to the
company
c) journalists need information for their reading public
d) Government agencies are interested in the efficient allocation of resources in
order to provide a basis for national statistics.
Correct answers are …
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a) a, b
b) a, b, c
c) b, c, d
d) Above all
38. Who are the providers of risk capital for the company?
a) Investors
b) Current shareholders
c) Potential shareholders
Correct answers are …
a) a, b
b) b, c
c) a, c
d) Above all
39. Employees and their representative groups need information about the stability and
profitability of their employers.
a) True
b) False
40. Lenders are likely to be interested in an entity over a shorter period than trade
creditors, unless they are dependent upon the continuation of the entity as a major
customer.
a) True
b) False
43. Which of the followings have to be maintained by the accountants to gain public
confidence?
a) Code of conduct
b) Ethical behavior
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
50. Which of the followings are prepared for the reporting period?
a) Statement of financial position
b) Statement of comprehensive income
c) Statement of changes in equity
d) Statement of cash flow
Correct answers are …
a) a, b, c
b) a, b, d
c) b, c, d
d) Above all
51. IAS 1 makes it clear that an entity may use “balance sheet” instead of “statement of
financial position”.
a) True
b) False
58. By gaining knowledge of the economic resources a business control, users will be
in a better position to predict the entity's ability to generate cash in future.
a) True
b) False
61. In Bangladesh (sole proprietor and partnership businesses), the income statement
part of the statement of comprehensive income is mostly called the profit and loss
account.
a) True
b) False
63. The income statement which forms part of the published annual financial statements
of a limited liability company will usually be for the period of a year, commencing from
the date of the present year's financial statements.
a) True
b) False
64. Management might want to keep a closer eye on a company's profitability by making
up …… statements.
a) Quarterly
b) Monthly
c) Weekly
d) Daily
Correct answers are …
a) a, b, c
b) a, b, d
c) b, c, d
d) Above all
65. The Conceptual Framework sets out how information about the business's financial
performance is needed by users to …
a) to understand the return
b) to assesses how well management has discharged its responsibilities
c) to help predict the business's future return
Correct answers are …
a) a, b
b) b, c
c) a, c
d) Above all
66. The link between the statement of financial position and the statement of
comprehensive income is provided by the statement of cash flow and the statement of
changes in equity.
a) True
b) False
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68. The balance sheet and the income statement form the basis of financial statements
for most businesses.
a) True
b) False
70. Which of the following factors have shaped the development of accounting?
a) Legislation (Companies Act 1998)
b) Accounting concepts and individual judgement
c) Accounting standards
d) Commonly used accounting practice
e) True and fair view/fair presentation
Correct answers are …
a) a, b, c, d
b) a, b, d, e
c) b, c, d, e
d) Above all
72. There is no figure in financial statements which is derived from the application of
judgement in applying fundamental accounting concepts.
a) True
b) False
73. Which of the following areas the judgement of different people may vary?
a) Valuation of buildings in times of changing property prices
b) Research and development (R&D)
c) Brands
Correct answers are …
a) a, b
b) b, c
c) a, c
d) Above all
74. The exercise of judgement in accounting matters should not always be underpinned
by ethical principles.
a) True
b) False
75. How many fundamental principles of professional ethics is described by the IFAC
Code of Ethics?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
78. “A professional accountant should not allow bias, conflict of interest or undue
influence of others to override professional & business judgement.” which falls under
…
a) Integrity
b) Objectivity
c) Professional competence and due care
d) Professional behavior
82. “A professional accountant should comply with relevant laws and regulations.”
which falls under …
a) Integrity
b) Objectivity
c) Professional competence and due care
d) Professional behavior
83. “A professional accountant should avoid any action that discredits the profession.”
which falls under …
a) Integrity
b) Objectivity
c) Professional competence and due care
d) Professional behavior
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84. Which is known as the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants
(IESBA) code?
a) ICAB code
b) IASB code
c) ICAEW code
d) IFAC code
85. International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) code is revised in
…
a) 2009
b) 2010
c) 2011
d) 2012
86. New International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) code became
effective on …
a) 1 January 2009
b) 1 July 2009
c) 1 January 2011
d) 1 July 2011
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89. A specific matter being excluded from the guidance means that the accountant does
not have to think about it.
a) True
b) False
90. A specific matter being excluded from the guidance does not mean that the
accountant does not have to think about it; rather he must determine if the spirit of
guidance would also apply to that situation.
a) True
b) False
91. The principle of professional competence and due care is of particular relevance to
prepares of financial statements.
a) True
b) False
95. The standards and interpretations that are issued by the IASB comprise …
a) IFRS
b) IAS
c) IFRIC Interpretations
d) SIC Interpretations
Correct answers are …
a) a, b, c
b) a, b, d
c) b, c, d
d) Above all
96. The rules of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) derive from …
a) The Companies Act
b) Local and international accounting and financial reporting standards
c) Statutory requirements in other countries (particularly the US)
d) Stock exchange listing requirements
e) Local custom and practices
Correct answers are …
a) a, b, c, d
b) a, b, d, e
c) b, c, d, e
d) Above all
107. Which of the followings confirms whether past prediction were reasonable?
a) predictive value
b) confirmatory value
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
111. Free from error in the context of faithful representation does not mean the
information is perfectly accurate in all respect.
a) True
b) False
115. Verifiability means that different knowledgeable and independent observers could
consensus.
a) True
b) False
126. Which of the followings is required to enable users to understand the impact of
particular transactions, events, and conditions on the entity's financial and performance?
a) Accounting policies
b) Presentation of information
c) Additional disclosures
d) Above all
127. When management decides that compliance with a requirement of an IAS would
be so misleading to meet their objectives, departure from the IAS may be required to
achieve a fair presentation.
a) True
b) False
129. When preparing a normal set of financial statements, the business will continue to
operate in approximately the same manner for the foreseeable future at least the next 6
month.
a) True
b) False
130. When an entity is not going concern its assets are valued at their break-up value.
a) True
b) False
131. Financial statements prepared on a break-up basis will contain neither non-current
assets nor non-current liabilities.
a) True
b) False
132. If the going concern assumption is not followed that fact must be disclosed …
a) The basis on which the financial statements have been prepared.
b) The reasons why the entity is not considered to be a going concern.
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
133. Transactions are recorded in the financial statements as the cash is paid or received.
a) True
b) False
134. Transactions are recorded in the financial statements as the income or expenses are
earned or incurred in the reporting period.
a) True
b) False
138. Omissions or misstatements of items are material if they could …… influence the
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of financial statements.
a) individually
b) collectively
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
142. Items of a dissimilar nature or function shall be presented separately if they are
immaterial.
a) True
b) False
143. A specific disclosure requirement in an IAS need not be satisfied if the information
is immaterial.
a) True
b) False
146. Some items are regarded as particularly sensitive as being material by nature.
a) True
b) False
147. An amount of 5000 taka as remuneration paid to director the director of the
company is material figure.
a) True
b) False
149. IAS 1 allows assets, liabilities, income and expenditure to be offset against each
other if such a treatment is required or permitted by another IFRS.
a) True
b) False
151. The business entity concept comprise that accountant’s regard a business as a
separate entity, distinct from it’s …
a) Owners
b) Managers
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
154. In historical concept, there is usually a source document to prove the amount paid
…
a) to purchase an asset
b) to pay an expense
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
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155. At historical cost concept, transaction are recorded at their cost when they
occurred.
a) True
b) False
157. Long-term assets are those which will be kept in the entity for …
a) more than six months
b) less than six months
c) more than one year
d) less than one year
162. The profits or losses from the sale of long-term assets are included in the statement
of financial position for the accounting period in which the sale takes place.
a) True
b) False
165. Calculating profit for any accounting period depends on the correct and consistent
classification of revenue or capital items.
a) True
b) False
1 d 31 b 61 a
2 d 32 b 62 a
3 d 33 c 63 b
4 d 34 a 64 d
5 a 35 b 65 d
6 b 36 b 66 a
7 d 37 d 67 c
8 d 38 d 68 a
9 a 39 a 69 d
10 a 40 b 70 d
11 a 41 c 71 c
12 a 42 b 72 b
13 c 43 c 73 d
14 a 44 d 74 b
15 c 45 c 75 c
16 a 46 a 76 d
17 c 47 a 77 a
18 d 48 b 78 b
19 b 49 a 79 c
20 d 50 c 80 c
21 c 51 a 81 d
22 a 52 c 82 d
23 a 53 c 83 d
24 c 54 b 84 d
25 c 55 d 85 a
26 d 56 c 86 c
27 c 57 d 87 c
28 c 58 a 88 c
29 d 59 d 89 b
30 d 60 d 90 a
91 a 121 d 151 c
92 c 122 a 152 a
93 a 123 b 153 b
94 b 124 d 154 c
95 d 125 d 155 a
96 d 126 c 156 d
97 c 127 a 157 c
98 a 128 b 158 c
99 c 129 b 159 d
100 d 130 a 160 d
101 c 131 a 161 a
102 d 132 c 162 b
103 c 133 b 163 d
104 a 134 a 164 d
105 a 135 a 165 a
106 b 136 d 166
107 b 137 c 167
108 c 138 c 168
109 b 139 c 169
110 d 140 d 170
111 a 141 b 171
112 c 142 b 172
113 d 143 a 173
114 a 144 b 174
115 a 145 a 175
116 d 146 a 176
117 c 147 a 177
118 d 148 b 178
119 d 149 a 179
120 b 150 c 180