Question 1

Provision for doubtful debts is created on:

Accepted Answer

Provision for doubtful debts is created as a percentage of sundry debtors to meet any future losses from bad debts.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a direct expense?

Accepted Answer

Wages paid for production is a direct expense because it is directly related to the manufacturing or production of goods. Other options like office rent, advertising, and salary of office staff are indirect expenses related to administration and selling.

Question 3

Gross Profit is transferred to which account?

Accepted Answer

Gross Profit is transferred to the credit side of the Profit and Loss Account to ascertain the net profit of the business.

Question 4

Unused stationery at the end of the accounting period is shown in:

Accepted Answer

Unused stationery at the end of the period is an asset and is shown on the asset side of the Balance Sheet.

Question 5

Carriage inwards is debited to:

Accepted Answer

Carriage inwards is related to the purchase of goods and is debited to the Trading Account.

Financial Statements - II — CBSE Class 11 Accountancy Important Questions & Revision Notes