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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 ACCOUNTANCY 2024

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Q1 mcq
The amount received over and above the par value is credited to :
  • A. Share capital account
  • B. Securities premium account
  • C. Forfeited shares account
  • D. Calls in advance account

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Q2 mcq
Goodwill which cannot be recorded in the books of accounts :
  • A. Self generated goodwill
  • B. Acquired goodwill
  • C. Purchased goodwill
  • D. None of these

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Q3 mcq
Current liabilities ` 40,000; Current assets ` 1,00,000; Inventory ` 20,000. Quick ratio is :
  • A. 2 : 1
  • B. 1 : 1
  • C. 1 : 2
  • D. 2.5 : 1

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Q4 mcq
Revaluation A/c is a :
  • A. Personal A/c
  • B. Real A/c
  • C. Impersonal A/c
  • D. Nominal A/c

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Q5 mcq
When fixed capital method is adopted by a partnership firm, which of the following items will appear in capital account ?
  • A. Interest on drawings
  • B. Additional capital introduced
  • C. Share of profit
  • D. Interest on capital

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Q6 mcq
James and Kamal are sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3. They admit Sunil as a partner giving him 1/5 share of profits. Find out the Sacrificing ratio.
  • A. 5 : 3
  • B. 1 : 3
  • C. 3 : 5
  • D. 3 : 1

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Q7 mcq
Identify the incorrect pair.
  • A. Goodwill under Annuity method= Average profit×Present value annuity factor
  • B. Goodwill under Average profit method= Average profit×Number of years of purchase
  • C. Goodwill under weighted average profit method= Weighted average profit×Number of years of purchase
  • D. Goodwill under Super profit method= Super profit×Number of years of purchase

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Q8 mcq
Choose the incorrect pair.
  • A. Sale of old sports materials - Capital receipt
  • B. General donation - Revenue receipt
  • C. Subscription for billiards - Revenue receipt
  • D. Specific donation - Capital receipt

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Q9 mcq
Expenses for a business for the first year were ` 80,000. In the second year, it was increased to ` 88,000. What is the trend percentage in the second year ?
  • A. 90%
  • B. 10%
  • C. 11%
  • D. 110%

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Q10 mcq
A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. On retirement of B, goodwill of the firm was valued as ` 30,000. Find the contribution of A and C to compensate B.
  • A. ` 10,000 and ` 20,000
  • B. ` 20,000 and ` 10,000
  • C. ` 15,000 and ` 15,000
  • D. ` 8,000 and ` 4,000

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Q11 mcq
The amount of capital of the proprietor, if his Assets are ` 85,000 and Liabilities are ` 21,000 :
  • A. ` 21,000
  • B. ` 85,000
  • C. ` 64,000
  • D. ` 1,06,000

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Q12 mcq
On retirement of a partner from a partnership firm, accumulated profits and losses are distributed to the partners on the basis of :
  • A. Gaining ratio
  • B. New profit sharing ratio
  • C. Sacrificing ratio
  • D. Old profit sharing ratio

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Q13 mcq
The amount of credit sales can be computed from :
  • A. Bills receivable account
  • B. Total debtors account
  • C. Bills payable account
  • D. Total creditors account

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Q14 mcq
Income and Expenditure Account is prepared to find out :
  • A. Surplus or deficit
  • B. Profit or loss
  • C. Financial position
  • D. Cash and Bank balance

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Q15 mcq
To test the liquidity of a concern, which of the following ratios are useful ? (i)Quick ratio (ii)Net profit ratio (iii)Debt-equity ratio (iv)Current ratio
  • A. (ii) and (iii)
  • B. (i) and (ii)
  • C. (ii) and (iv)
  • D. (i) and (iv)

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Q16 mcq
Subscription due but not received for the current year is :
  • A. An Expense
  • B. An Asset
  • C. An item to be ignored
  • D. A Liability

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Q17 mcq
Which of the following is not a tool of financial statement analysis ?
  • A. Comparative statement
  • B. Trend analysis
  • C. Standard costing
  • D. Common size statement

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Q18 mcq
That part of share capital which can be called up only on the winding up of a company is called as :
  • A. Capital Reserve
  • B. Authorised capital
  • C. Reserve capital
  • D. Called up capital

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Q19 mcq
The key used for closing Tally is :
  • A. Ctrl+Z
  • B. Ctrl+P
  • C. Ctrl+Q
  • D. Ctrl+X

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Q20 mcq
` 25,000 withdrawn from bank for office use. In which voucher type, this transaction will be recorded ?
  • A. Payment voucher
  • B. Contra voucher
  • C. Sales voucher
  • D. Receipt voucher

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Q21 short answer
What is Receipts and Payments Account ?

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Q22 short answer
What is Goodwill ?

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Q23 short answer
Why are the shares forfeited ?

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Q24 short answer
What is Working Capital ?

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Q25 short answer
What is Automated accounting system ?

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Q26 short answer
From the following details, calculate the Capital as on 31 st December 2018.

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Q26 short answer 2 marks
From the following details, calculate the Capital as on 31st December 2018. Particulars ` Capital as on 1st January, 2018 1,00,000 Goods withdrawn for personal use by the owner 30,000 Additional Capital introduced during the year 15,000 Profit for the year 60,000

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Q27 short answer 2 marks
Praveena and Dhanya are sharing profits in the ratio of 7 : 3. They admit Malini into the firm. The new ratio among Praveena, Dhanya and Malini is 5 : 2 : 3. Calculate the Sacrificing ratio.

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Q28 short answer 2 marks
Dheena, Surya and Janaki are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. On 31.3.2018, Dheena retired. On the date of retirement, the books of the firm showed a reserve fund of ` 50,000. Pass journal entry to transfer the reserve fund.

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Q29 short answer 2 marks
Calculate Gross profit ratio from the following. Revenue from operations ` 1,00,000. Cost of revenue from operations ` 80,000 and Purchases ` 62,500.

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Q30 short answer 2 marks
Name the Final Accounts which are to be prepared by the partnership firms.

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Q31 short answer 3 marks
Differentiate between Statement of affairs and Balance Sheet.

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Q32 short answer 3 marks
From the following details calculate the printing and stationery to be debited to Income and Expenditure Account for the year ending 31st March, 2018 and also show how it will appear in the Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2018. Amount paid for Stationery during 2017-2018 ` 1,500 Stock of Stationery on 1st April, 2017 ` 300 Stock of Stationery on 31st March, 2018 ` 200

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Q33 short answer 3 marks
Kumar is a partner in a partnership firm. As per the Partnership deed, interest on drawings is charged at 6% per annum. During the year ended 31st December, 2018 he withdrew as follows : Date ` March 1 4,000 June 1 4,000 September 1 4,000 December 1 4,000 Calculate the amount of interest on drawings.

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Q34 short answer 3 marks
From the following information, find out the value of Goodwill by Capitalisation method. (a) Average profit ` 20,000 (b) Normal rate of return 10% (c) Capital employed ` 1,50,000

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Q35 short answer 3 marks
Rajesh and Ramesh are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Raman is admitted as a new partner and the new profit sharing ratio is decided as 5 : 3 : 2. The following revaluations are made. Prepare Revaluation account. (a) The value of building is increased by ` 15,000

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Q35 short answer
Rajesh and Ramesh are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Raman is admitted as a new partner and the new profit sharing ratio is decided as 5 : 3 : 2. The following revaluations are made. Prepare Revaluation account. (a)The value of building is increased by ` 15,000 (b)The value of the machinery is decreased by ` 4,000 (c)Provision for doubtful debt is made for ` 1,000

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Q36 short answer
List out the adjustments made at the time of retirement of a partner in a partnership firm.

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Q37 short answer
State the differences between Preference shares and Equity shares.

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Q38 short answer
Prepare Common-size income statement for the following particulars of Raja Ltd., for the year ended 31st March, 2017. Particulars 2016 - 2017 ` Revenue from operations 4,50,000 Other income 67,500 Expenses 1,35,000

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Q39 short answer
From the following information, calculate debt-equity ratio : Particulars ` I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1. Shareholders' funds (a) Share capital Equity Share Capital 1,00,00 0 (b) Reserves and Surplus 60,000 2. Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings (Debentures) 80 ,000 3. Current Liabilities (a) Trade payables 50,000 (b) Other current liabilities Outstanding expenses 30,000 Total 3,20,000 Balance sheet (Extract) as on 31.03.2018

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Q40 short answer
Write the Gateway of Tally to view the following. (i)Profit and Loss A/c (ii)Balance Sheet (iii)Day Book

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Q43 long answer
On 1st April 2017, Ganesh started his business with a capital of ` 75,000. He did not maintain proper books of accounts. Following particulars are available from his books as on 31.3.2018. Particulars ` Particulars ` Cash 5,000 Debtors 16,000 Stock of goods 18,000 Creditors 9,000 Bills Receivable 7,000 Cash at Bank 24,000 Furniture 3,000 Bills Payable 6,000 Land and Buildings 30,000 During the year he withdrew ` 15,000 for his personal use. He introduced further capital of ` 20,000 during the year. Calculate his profit or loss.

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Q44 long answer
Vetri and Ranjit are partners, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their balance sheet as on 31st December 2017 is as under. Liabilities ` ` Assets ` Capital Accounts : Furniture 25,000 Vetri 30,000 Stock 20,000 Ranjit 20,000 50,000 Debtors 10,000 Reserve fund 5,000 Cash in hand 35,000 Sundry Creditors 45,000 Profit and Loss A/c (Loss) 10, 000 1,00,000 1,00,000 On 01.01.2018, they admit Suriya into their firm as a partner on the following arrangements. (i)Suriya brings ` 10,000 as capital for 1/4 share of profit. (ii)Stock to be depreciated by 10%. (iii)Debtors to be revalued at ` 7,500. (iv)Furniture to be revalued at ` 40,000. (v)There is an outstanding wages of ` 4,500 not yet recorded. Prepare Revaluation account, Partners’ Capital account and the Balance Sheet of the firm after admission.

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Q45 long answer
From the following particulars of Poompuhar Literary Association, prepare Receipts and Payments account for the year ended 31st March, 2019. Particulars ` Particulars ` Opening cash in hand as on 1.4.2018 5,000 Subscription received 20,000 Bank overdraft as on 1.4.2018 4,000 Repairs and renewals 2,500 Printing and Stationery 1,500 Conveyance paid 2,750 Interest paid 3,250 Books purchased 10,000 Sale of investments 1,000 Insurance premium paid 4,000 Purchase of refreshments 1,500 Sundry receipts 750 Outstanding Salary 2,000 Government grants received 6, 000 Endowment fund receipts 2,000 Sale of refreshments 1,5 00 Lighting charges 1,300 Depreciation on buildings 2,000 Cash at bank on 31.03.2019 2,000

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Q46 short answer
State any 5 factors determining Goodwill and explain.

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Q47 long answer
From the following information, prepare Capital accounts of partners Mannan and Sevagan, when their capitals are fluctuating. Particulars Mannan ` Sevagan ` Capital on 1st January 2018 (Cr. Balance) 2,00,000 1,75,000 Drawings during 2018 40,000 35,000 Interest on Drawings 1,000 500 Share of profit for 2018 21,000 16,500 Interest on Capital 12,000 10,500 Salary 18,000 - Commission - 2,500

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Q48 long answer
Roja, Neela and Kanaga are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3. On 1st April 2017, Roja retires from partnership and on retirement, the following adjustments are agreed upon. (i)Increase the value of building by ` 30,000. (ii)Depreciate stock by ` 5,000 and furniture by ` 12,000. (iii)Provide an o

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Q49 long answer
From the following information, calculate the value of Goodwill based on 3 years purchase of Super Profit. (i) Capital employed : ` 2,00,000 (ii) Normal rate of return : 15% (iii) Average profit of the business : ` 42,000

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Q50 long answer
Explain any five applications of computerised accounting system.

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Q51 long answer
From the following Receipts and Payments account, prepare Income and Expenditure account of Kumbakonam Basket Ball Association for the year ended 31st March, 2018. Receipts (`): Cash in hand 23,000, Cash at bank 12,000, Rent of hall received 6,000, Subscription received 9,000, Life membership fees 7,000, Locker rent received 2,000. Payments (`): Rent of ground paid 12,000, Printing charges 5,000, Bank charges 1,000, Insurance for building 2,000, Tournament expenses 16,000, Audit fees 3,000, Sports materials purchased 4,000, Balance c/d (Cash in hand 2,000, Cash at bank 14,000).

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Q52 long answer
From the following particulars, prepare Comparative Statement of financial position of Muthu Ltd. Particulars | 31st March, 2017 (`) | 31st March, 2018 (`) ---|---|--- I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | Shareholders' Fund | 4,00,000 | 4,40,000 Non-Current Liabilities | 1,50,000 | 1,65,000 Current Liabilities | 75,000 | 82,500 Total | 6,25,000 | 6,87,500 II. ASSETS | | Non-current assets | 5,00,000 | 6,00,000 Current assets | 1,25,000 | 87,500 Total | 6,25,000 | 6,87,500

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Q53 long answer
Durai and Velan entered into a partnership agreement on 1st April 2018. Durai contributing ` 25,000 and Velan ` 30,000 as capital. The agreement provided that : (i)Profits and losses to be shared in the ratio 2 : 3 as between Durai and Velan. (ii)Partners to be entitled to get interest on capital @ 5% p.a. (iii)Interest on drawings to be charged Durai : ` 300 Velan : ` 450. (iv)Durai to receive a salary of ` 5,000 for the year, and (v)Velan to receive a commission of ` 2,000. During the year, the firm made a profit of ` 20,000 before adjustment of interest, salary and commission. Prepare the Profit and Loss appropriation account.

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Q54 long answer
From the following Balance Sheet of Arunan Ltd., as on 31.03.2019, calculate (i) Debt-equity ratio (ii) Proprietary ratio and (iii) Capital gearing ratio.

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Q55 long answer
From the following information, calculate trend percentage for Mullai Ltd.

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Q56 long answer
Joy company issued 10,000 equity shares at ` 10 per share payable ` 5 on application, ` 3 on allotment and ` 2 on first and final call. The public subscribed for 9,000 shares. The directors allotted all the 9,000 shares and duly received the money. Pass the necessary journal entries.

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