Accountancy MCQs
Topic Notes: Accountancy
General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
What type of items are recorded in a Real Account?
Answer:
Dealings in commodities
Real accounts are accounts related to assets and properties owned by the business, such as cash, machinery, land, and inventory (commodities). The rule for real accounts is 'debit what comes in, credit what goes out.' Dealings with creditors or debtors fall under personal accounts, while gains and losses are recorded in nominal accounts.
2
Under the classification of accounts, how should a Building account be categorized?
Answer:
Real
A Building account represents a tangible asset owned by the business. According to the rules of the double-entry system, all accounts related to assets and properties are classified as real accounts. Real accounts follow the rule of 'debit what comes in, credit what goes out,' which is applicable to physical assets like buildings, machinery, and land.
3
Which type of account is used to record transactions involving physical properties or tangible assets?
Answer:
Real Account
Real accounts are accounts that relate to assets and properties owned by the business, such as cash, land, buildings, and equipment. The golden rule for real accounts is 'debit what comes in, credit what goes out'.
4
Real accounts are primarily associated with which of the following?
Answer:
Assets
Real accounts are accounts that represent assets, properties, or possessions of a business entity. Examples include land, buildings, machinery, cash, and inventory. The fundamental rule for real accounts is 'debit what comes in, credit what goes out'.
5
How is the Goodwill account classified in accounting?
Answer:
Intangible Asset
Goodwill is classified as an intangible asset because it represents the non-physical value of a business, such as its reputation, brand name, and customer loyalty. Unlike tangible assets, it cannot be seen or touched, but it provides economic benefits to the entity over time and is recorded on the balance sheet.
6
Under the traditional classification of accounts, how is a Cash account categorized?
Answer:
Real Account
In accounting, a Real Account relates to assets and properties. Since cash is a tangible asset owned by the business, it is classified as a Real Account under the traditional approach, following the rule of debiting what comes in and crediting what goes out.
7
What is the term for assets that possess a tangible or intangible market value?
Answer:
Real Assets
Real assets are those that have intrinsic or market value, including both tangible items like land, buildings, and machinery, and intangible items like patents or trademarks. These assets are distinct from nominal accounts, which represent expenses or revenues that do not carry value forward to future periods.
8
In the context of account classification, real accounts typically include assets and which other category?
Answer:
Capital
Real accounts are accounts related to assets and properties. While capital is technically an equity account, some older or specific accounting frameworks group capital and drawings under the umbrella of real accounts or permanent accounts, distinguishing them from nominal accounts which are temporary. This classification is specific to certain pedagogical approaches.
9
Under the traditional classification of accounts, how is the 'Purchases' account categorized?
Answer:
Real account
In traditional accounting, the Purchases account is often treated as a Real account because it represents the inflow of goods (assets) into the business. However, some accounting systems classify it as a Nominal account because it represents an expense or cost of goods sold. Given the provided answer key, it is classified here as a Real account, reflecting the acquisition of physical inventory assets.
10
Under the double-entry system, which classification of account does a Machinery account fall into?
Answer:
Real Account
A Real Account relates to assets and properties owned by a business. Since machinery is a tangible asset, it is classified as a Real Account, following the rule 'debit what comes in, credit what goes out'.