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CBSE 2025, Set 2 Solutions
CBSE Accountancy (2025)

Question Paper

113 Questions
Q14 Marks
Subjective

Gupta, Jain and Singh were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. On 31st March, 2020, Gupta retired. On the date of retirement ₹4,80,000 became due to him. Jain and Singh agreed to pay Gupta in four equal yearly instalments plus interest @ 10% p.a. on the unpaid balance starting from 31st March, 2021. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year.
Prepare Gupta's Loan Account till it is fully paid.

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Q26 Marks
Subjective

(b) Arti, Bharti and Gayatri were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in ratio of 5:3:2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2024 was a follows:

LiabilitiesAmount (₹)AssetsAmount (₹)
Creditors1,50,000Cash at Bank1,30,000
General Reserve1,30,000Debtors70,000
Employees' Provident Fund25,000Stock1,05,000
Workmen Compensation Fund75,000Machinery1,40,000
Capitals:Building2,00,000
Arti 2,00,000Patents5,000
Bharti 1,00,000Profit and Loss A/c80,000
Gayatri 50,0003,50,000
Total7,30,000Total7,30,000
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Q36 Marks
Subjective

(a) Radhika Ltd. invited applications for issuing 40,000 equity shares of ₹100 each at a premium of ₹50 per share. The amount was payable as follows:
On Application and Allotment: ₹40 per share (including ₹10 premium)
On First call: ₹45 per share (including ₹5 premium)
On Second and final call: Balance

Applications for 39,000 shares were received. Allotment was made in full to all the applicants. Dinu, to whom 100 shares were allotted, failed to pay the first call money. His shares were immediately forfeited. The forfeited shares were re-issued thereafter at ₹70 per share fully paid up. The second and final call was not yet made.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Radhika Ltd.

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Q46 Marks
Subjective

(b) Sona Ltd. invited applications for issuing 60,000 equity shares of ₹50 each. The amount was payable as follows:
On Application: ₹20 per share
On Allotment: ₹25 per share
On First and final call: Balance

Applications for 90,000 shares were received. Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and application money refunded. Shares were allotted on pro-rata basis to the remaining applicants. Excess money received with applications was adjusted towards sums due on allotment. Rahul, to whom 600 shares were allotted, failed to pay the allotment money and his shares were forfeited immediately. Afterwards, the first and final call was made. Mona, to whom 1,000 shares were allotted, failed to pay the first and final call. Her shares were also forfeited.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Sona Ltd. for the above transactions.

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Q56 Marks
Subjective

ABC Ltd. was registered with authorised capital of ₹ 1,00,00,000 divided into 10,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each. On 1st April, 2024, the company offered to the public for subscription, 1,00,000 shares. Applications for 99,000 shares were received and allotment was made in full to all the applicants. A shareholder holding 9,000 shares failed to pay the final call of ₹3 per share.

Answer the following questions:
(i) The authorised capital of the company is :
(A) ₹10,00,000 (B) ₹9,90,000 (C) ₹1,00,00,000 (D) ₹99,45,000

(ii) The issued capital of ABC Ltd. is:
(A) ₹1,00,000 (B) ₹99,000 (C) ₹94,500 (D) ₹10,00,000

(iii) The amount of calls-in-arrears will be :
(A) ₹27,000 (B) ₹90,000 (C) ₹2,97,000 (D) Nil

(iv) The 'subscribed and fully paid up capital' of ABC Ltd. will be :
(A) ₹10,00,000 (B) ₹9,00,000 (C) ₹99,00,000 (D) ₹98,73,000

(v) 'Subscribed but not fully paid up capital' of ABC Ltd. will be :
(A) ₹98,73,000 (B) ₹8,73,000 (C) ₹90,000 (D) ₹63,000

(vi) The amount of 'Share Capital' presented in the Balance Sheet of ABC Ltd. will be:
(A) ₹9,63,000 (B) ₹98,73,000 (C) ₹9,90,000 (D) ₹1,00,00,000

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Q61 Marks
MCQ

Statement I: In case of non-financial enterprises, payment of interest and dividends are classified as financing activities, whereas receipt of interest and dividends are classified as investing activities.
Statement II: Investing and financing transactions that require the use of cash or cash equivalents, should be excluded from cash flow statement.

Choose the correct alternative from the following:

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Q71 Marks
MCQ

(a) The activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the owners' capital and borrowings of the enterprise are called

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Q81 Marks
MCQ

Ratios that are calculated for measuring the efficiency of operations of business based on effective utilisation of resources are called:

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Q91 Marks
MCQ

(a) Operating ratio of a company is 63%. Its gross profit ratio is 20%. What will be its operating profit ratio ?

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Q101 Marks
MCQ

(b) Which of the following transactions will not result in the inflow of cash?

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Q111 Marks
MCQ

In a graph, the area bounded by different axes is known as:

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Q121 Marks
MCQ

(a) 'MAJN' for Mangaluru Junction is an example of:

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Q131 Marks
MCQ

(b) Which of the following is not contained in Account group - Current Liabilities in the Account group of Balance Sheet?

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Q141 Marks
MCQ

A cell reference that either holds raw or column constant when the formula or function is copied to another location is known as:

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Q151 Marks
MCQ

(a) Name the accounting information sub-system which deals with payment of wages and salaries of employees.

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Q166 Marks
Subjective

(a) The following information has been extracted from the books of Ram Lal Ltd.:

Particulars31.3.2024 (₹)31.3.2023 (₹)
Surplus: Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss17,00,0008,00,000
Patents-50,000
Sundry Debtors5,80,0004,20,000
Sundry Creditors1,40,00060,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents2,00,00090,000


Additional Information:
Interim dividend paid during the year was ₹1,20,000.
Calculate Cash Flows from Operating Activities.

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Q171 Marks
MCQ

(b) When the accumulated data from various sources is processed in one slot it is called:

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Q183 Marks
Subjective

In an accounting software how many pre-defined account groups exist? State their further division with reference to number and type.

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Q193 Marks
Subjective

Explain the ways in which accounting software provide data security, safety and confidentiality.

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Q204 Marks
Subjective

(a) State the steps to prepare a chart.

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Q214 Marks
Subjective

(b) What is meant by internal margin while using MS Excel ? State the options available.

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Q226 Marks
Subjective

List any six questions which are often asked when a user wants to be benefited by conditional formatting. Also state how colour scale is used to format cells.

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Q236 Marks
Subjective

(a) Kishore and Ranjan were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3: 2. On 1st April, 2024, their Balance Sheet was as follows:

LiabilitiesAmount (₹)AssetsAmount (₹)
Sundry Creditors1,80,000Cash in hand30,000
General Reserve20,000Debtors1,20,000
Capitals:Stock1,50,000
Kishore 6,00,000Furniture1,00,000
Ranjan 4,00,00010,00,000Land and Building8,00,000
Total12,00,000Total12,00,000

On the above date, Singh was admitted as a new partner on the following terms:
(i) Singh will bring ₹1,50,000 as his capital and ₹50,000 as his share of goodwill premium.
(ii) The value of stock will be reduced by 10% and Land and Building will be appreciated by 10%.
(iii) Furniture will be revalued at ₹90,000.
(iv) A provision for doubtful debts will be created on sundry debtors at 5%.
(v) Investments worth ₹10,000 not mentioned in the Balance Sheet will be taken into account.
(vi) A creditor of ₹1,000 is not likely to claim his money and is to be written off.

Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of the firm on Singh's admission.

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Q241 Marks
MCQ

(a) Operating ratio is a:

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Q254 Marks
Subjective

(b) Calculate 'Interest Coverage Ratio' from the following information: Net Profit after Tax: ₹ 6,00,000 Tax Rate: 40% 10% Debentures: ₹ 10,00,000

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Q261 Marks
MCQ

(b) Which of the following item is shown under the head 'Reserves and Surplus' in the balance sheet of a company?

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Q271 Marks
MCQ

(b) Which of the following is not a component of Current Assets?

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Q283 Marks
Subjective

Classify the following items under major heads and sub-heads (if any) in the Balance Sheet of the company as per Schedule-III, Part-I of the Companies Act, 2013:
(i) Loose tools
(ii) Provision for tax
(iii) Computer software

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Q294 Marks
Subjective

(a) The current ratio of Jack Ltd. is 3.2: 1 and the quick ratio is 1.5: 1. The excess of current assets over quick assets was represented by inventories which were ₹ 68,000. Calculate:
(i) Current Assets
(ii) Quick Assets
(iii) Current Liabilities

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Q301 Marks
MCQ

VK Ltd. purchased machinery for ₹ 10,00,000 from K Ltd. It paid ₹ 1,00,000 by cheque and the balance was paid by issuing 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 20%. The number of debentures issued will be:

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Q311 Marks
MCQ

(a) A company obtained a loan of ₹ 10,00,000 from a bank and issued 12,000, 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each as collateral security. The company will pass the following journal entry for issue of debentures as collateral security:

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Q323 Marks
Subjective

(b) Earth Ltd. took over assets of ₹ 8,00,000 and liabilities of ₹ 1,00,000 of Mars Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 8,00,000. Earth Ltd. issued 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 20% in full satisfaction of purchase consideration.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Earth Ltd.

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Q331 Marks
MCQ

(b) Radhya Ltd. issued 5,000, 9% debentures of ₹100 each at ₹97 per debenture. The 9% debentures account will be credited by:

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Q344 Marks
Subjective

(b) From the following information obtained from the books of KVK Ltd., calculate 'Net Assets Turnover Ratio' and 'Debt Equity Ratio':

InformationAmount (₹)
Preference Share Capital8,00,000
Equity Share Capital12,00,000
General Reserve2,00,000
Balance in the Statement of Profit and Loss6,00,000
15% Debentures4,00,000
12% Loan4,00,000
Revenue from Operations for the year 2023-2472,00,000
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Q351 Marks
MCQ

Assertion (A): A company is a legal entity separate from its members.
Reason (R): A company is an artificial person created by law.

Choose the correct option from the following:

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Q361 Marks
MCQ

Reeta, Sonu and Ashi were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. Ashi was guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 80,000. Reeta was guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 1,50,000. The net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 was ₹ 6,00,000. Any deficiency on account of guarantee was to be borne by Sonu. Ashi's share of profit will be:

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Q371 Marks
MCQ

Kavi, Naitik and Om were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. With effect from 1st April, 2024, they decided to share profits equally. On that date, Workmen Compensation Reserve appeared in the books at ₹ 60,000 and the claim on account of workmen compensation was estimated at ₹ 80,000. In the necessary journal entries to record the above, partners' capital accounts will be:

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Q381 Marks
MCQ

Amit and Sumit were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They admitted Chahat as a new partner for 1/4th share in the profits. Chahat brought ₹ 1,20,000 as her capital and ₹ 40,000 as her share of premium for goodwill. Amit and Sumit withdrew half of their share of premium for goodwill. The amount withdrawn by Amit was:

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Q391 Marks
MCQ

(b) Debentures where the principal amount is not repayable during the life of the company are known as:

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Q401 Marks
MCQ

2,000 shares of ₹ 10 each, ₹ 8 called up, were forfeited for the non-payment of first call of ₹ 2 per share. On forfeiture, Share Capital Account will be debited by:

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Q411 Marks
MCQ

(a) The ratio in which the continuing partners acquire the outgoing partner's share is called:

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Q421 Marks
MCQ

(b) Decrease in liability at the time of retirement of a partner is credited to:

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Q431 Marks
MCQ

Anu and Kanu were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. Anu withdrew ₹ 10,000 per month at the end of each month and Kanu withdrew ₹ 20,000 per quarter at the beginning of each quarter. Interest on drawings was to be charged @ 10% p.a. The interest charged on Kanu's drawings was:

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Q441 Marks
MCQ

(a) The primary document for incorporating a company is:

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Q451 Marks
MCQ

(b) Interest on Calls in Arrears is charged according to Table F of the Companies Act, 2013 at:

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Q461 Marks
MCQ

A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. C died on 30th June, 2023. According to the partnership deed, C's share of profit till the date of his death was to be calculated on the basis of sales. Sales for the previous year ended 31st March, 2023 was ₹ 10,00,000 and profit was ₹ 1,00,000. Sales from 1st April, 2023 to 30th June, 2023 were ₹ 3,00,000. C's share of profit till the date of his death was:

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Q471 Marks
MCQ

Which of the following is not transferred to Realisation Account at the time of dissolution of a partnership firm?

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Q481 Marks
MCQ

Match the items in Column I with those in Column II in the context of Retirement of a partner and select the correct option:

Column IColumn II
(i) Unrecorded Liability(a) Credited to all partners' capital accounts in old profit sharing ratio
(ii) Accumulated Losses(b) Debited to all partners' capital accounts in old profit sharing ratio
(iii) Profit on Revaluation(c) Debited to Revaluation Account
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Q491 Marks
MCQ

(a) Subscribed capital is:

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Q501 Marks
MCQ

(b) Maximum discount that can be allowed at the time of reissue of forfeited shares is equal to:

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Q511 Marks
MCQ

Minimum number of partners in a firm can be:

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Q521 Marks
MCQ

Nita, Sumit and Punit were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Punit retired and his share was acquired by Nita and Sumit in such a way that their new profit sharing ratio became 3:2. The gaining ratio of Nita and Sumit will be:

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Q533 Marks
Subjective

A and B were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. On 1st April, 2024, they admitted C as a new partner for 1/4th share in the profits. C brought ₹ 1,00,000 as his capital and ₹ 50,000 as his share of premium for goodwill in cash. At the time of C's admission, goodwill was appearing in the books of the firm at ₹ 40,000.

Pass the necessary journal entries in the books of the firm on C's admission.

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Q543 Marks
Subjective

(a) X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. X guaranteed that Z's share of profit will not be less than ₹ 50,000 in any year. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 1,50,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

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Q553 Marks
Subjective

(b) R, S and T were partners in a firm. After the accounts of the partnership had been drawn up and the books closed off, it was discovered that the profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounting to ₹ 3,00,000 had been distributed equally. The partnership deed provided for the following:
(i) Interest on capital was to be allowed @ 10% p.a.
(ii) A salary of ₹ 50,000 p.a. was to be allowed to R.
The capitals of R, S and T on 1st April, 2023 were ₹ 2,00,000, ₹ 1,50,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively.

Pass the necessary adjusting journal entry to rectify the above errors.

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Q563 Marks
Subjective

The capital of the firm of Rajat and Karan is ₹ 10,00,000 and the market rate of interest is 15%. Annual salary of Rajat and Karan is ₹ 10,000 and ₹ 30,000 respectively. The profits for the last three years were ₹ 2,40,000, ₹ 2,60,000 and ₹ 2,50,000.

Goodwill of the firm is to be valued on the basis of two years purchase of last three years' average super profits. Calculate the goodwill of the firm.

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Q573 Marks
Subjective

(a) Venus Ltd. took over assets of ₹ 10,00,000 and liabilities of ₹ 2,00,000 of Pluto Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 7,50,000. Venus Ltd. issued 8% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 25% in full satisfaction of purchase consideration.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Venus Ltd.

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Q584 Marks
Subjective

Pass necessary journal entries for issue of debentures for the following transactions:
(i) L Ltd. issued 5,000, 8% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 5%, redeemable at a premium of 10%.
(ii) M Ltd. issued 4,000, 9% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10%, redeemable at a premium of 5%.

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Q594 Marks
Subjective

A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. B died on 30th June, 2023. At the time of his death, B's capital was ₹ 3,00,000. According to the partnership deed, his legal representatives are entitled to the following:
(i) Interest on capital @ 10% p.a.
(ii) His share in the profit upto the date of death to be calculated on the basis of last year's profit. Last year's profit was ₹ 1,20,000.
(iii) His share of goodwill to be calculated on the basis of 1.5 years purchase of average profits of last three years. The profits for the last three years were ₹ 1,20,000; ₹ 80,000 and ₹ 1,00,000.

Prepare B's Capital Account to be rendered to his executors.

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Q606 Marks
Subjective

Read the following hypothetical text and answer the questions:

XYZ Ltd. was registered with an authorised capital of ₹ 20,00,000 divided into 2,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each. The company offered 1,50,000 shares to the public for subscription. The amount was payable as follows:
On application: ₹ 3 per share
On allotment: ₹ 4 per share
On first and final call: ₹ 3 per share
Applications were received for 2,10,000 shares. Applications for 30,000 shares were rejected and pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants. Excess application money was adjusted towards sums due on allotment.
Raman, who was allotted 2,400 shares failed to pay the first and final call money. His shares were forfeited. All the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 8 per share fully paid up.

Answer the following questions based on the above:
(i) The number of shares applied by Raman was:
(A) 2,400 (B) 3,000 (C) 2,880 (D) 3,200

(ii) The amount of 'Calls in Arrears' on Raman's shares was:
(A) ₹ 8,640 (B) ₹ 7,200 (C) ₹ 9,600 (D) ₹ 4,800

(iii) The amount of share forfeiture on Raman's shares was:
(A) ₹ 7,200 (B) ₹ 24,000 (C) ₹ 16,800 (D) ₹ 12,000

(iv) The amount transferred to 'Capital Reserve Account' was:
(A) ₹ 12,000 (B) ₹ 16,800 (C) ₹ 24,000 (D) ₹ 7,200

(v) The minimum price at which the company must have reissued the forfeited shares was:
(A) ₹ 10 (B) ₹ 8 (C) ₹ 7 (D) ₹ 3

(vi) The maximum discount which the company could have allowed on reissue of forfeited shares was:
(A) ₹ 3 (B) ₹ 7 (C) ₹ 10 (D) ₹ 8

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Q616 Marks
Subjective

Pass the necessary journal entries for the following transactions on the dissolution of a partnership firm of A, B and C after various assets (other than cash) and external liabilities have been transferred to Realisation Account:
(i) An unrecorded asset of ₹ 40,000 was taken over by A at ₹ 30,000.
(ii) Creditors of ₹ 60,000 accepted machinery of ₹ 50,000 in full settlement of their claim.
(iii) Realisation expenses of ₹ 5,000 were paid by the firm on behalf of partner B.
(iv) Partner C's loan of ₹ 30,000 was paid ₹ 32,000.
(v) Profit on realisation ₹ 45,000 was distributed among the partners A, B and C in the ratio of 2:2:1.

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Q626 Marks
Subjective

(a) Alpha Ltd. invited applications for issuing 50,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 2 per share. The amount was payable as follows:
On application: ₹ 4 per share
On allotment: ₹ 5 per share (including premium)
On first and final call: ₹ 3 per share

Applications were received for 70,000 shares. Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and pro-rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants. Excess money received on application was adjusted towards sums due on allotment. Mohan, who had applied for 1,200 shares, failed to pay the allotment and call money. His shares were forfeited. All the forfeited shares were reissued at ₹ 9 per share fully paid up.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Alpha Ltd.

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Q636 Marks
Subjective

(b) Pass necessary journal entries for forfeiture and reissue of forfeited shares in the following cases:
(i) Beta Ltd. forfeited 2,000 shares of ₹ 10 each issued at 10% premium for the non-payment of allotment money of ₹ 4 per share (including premium ₹ 1) and first and final call of ₹ 3 per share. Out of these, 1,500 shares were reissued at ₹ 8 per share fully paid up.
(ii) Gamma Ltd. forfeited 5,000 shares of ₹ 10 each on which the first call of ₹ 2 per share was not received and the second and final call of ₹ 2 per share was not yet called. Out of these, 3,000 shares were reissued to Amit as fully paid up for ₹ 9 per share.

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Q646 Marks
Subjective

(a) Suman and Raman were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March, 2024 was as follows:

LiabilitiesAmount (₹)AssetsAmount (₹)
Capitals:Machinery2,80,000
Suman 2,00,000Furniture70,000
Raman 1,50,0003,50,000Debtors 60,000
Workmen's Comp Res30,000Less: Prov 3,00057,000
Bank loan50,000Stock65,000
Creditors62,000Cash20,000
Total4,92,000Total4,92,000
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Q656 Marks
Subjective

(b) Geeta, Sita and Meeta were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March, 2024 was as follows:

LiabilitiesAmount (₹)AssetsAmount (₹)
Capitals:Patents1,00,000
Geeta 3,00,000Furniture2,50,000
Sita 2,00,000Stock1,50,000
Meeta 1,50,0006,50,000Debtors 1,00,000
General Reserve60,000Less: Prov 10,00090,000
Bills Payable50,000Cash70,000
Creditors40,000Profit & Loss A/c1,40,000
Total8,00,000Total8,00,000
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Q661 Marks
MCQ

Statement-I: Sale of marketable securities at par will not result in any cash flow.
Statement-II: Marketable securities are cash equivalents.

Choose the correct option from the following:

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Q671 Marks
MCQ

(a) The formula for calculating Interest Coverage ratio is:

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Q684 Marks
Subjective

(a) Calculate 'Current Ratio' and 'Quick Ratio' from the following information: Working capital: ₹ 2,00,000 Inventories: ₹ 1,20,000 Total Debt: ₹ 9,00,000 Non-Current Liabilities: ₹ 6,00,000

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Q691 Marks
MCQ

(b) Null value is the special value which represents:

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Q701 Marks
MCQ

To see all available shape styles which of the following button is clicked?

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Q711 Marks
MCQ

(a) A piece of information shown in a graph which is assigned to the data series is known as:

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Q721 Marks
MCQ

(b) Identify the type of code used by a trading company Ms. Ahana Ltd.: Codes: CA005, CA006, CA007. Accounts: Super Ltd., Regina Ltd., Nasir & Sons Ltd.

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Q731 Marks
MCQ

The software of computerised accounting system can be used for any size of business and type of organization as it enables changing the volume of data processing in tune with the change in the size of business. Which feature of Computerised Accounting System is being highlighted in above lines?

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Q743 Marks
Subjective

Name the error which occurs when Excel doesn't recognize a 'Text' formula. Give any two solutions to correct it.

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Q753 Marks
Subjective

State the advantages of 'Pivot Table' report.

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Q764 Marks
Subjective

(a) Write down the steps to 'Add a field in Pivot Table'.

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Q774 Marks
Subjective

(b) What is meant by 'Accounting System'? Describe its structural aspects.

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Q786 Marks
Subjective

Explain the sequence of steps required to add '3-D effects' to an already created Pie chart in Excel.

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Q791 Marks
MCQ

On 1st April, 2024, the Balance Sheet of Radha and Mohan showed a loan of ₹ 10,000 given by Mohan to the firm. The firm was dissolved on this date. Mohan's loan will be discharged by crediting which of the following account?

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Q801 Marks
MCQ

Which of the following events does not result in reconstitution of a firm ?

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Q811 Marks
MCQ

A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 8:5:3. It was decided that with effect from 1st April, 2024, profits and losses will be shared in the ratio of 6:5:5. Due to change in the profit sharing ratio, A's gain or sacrifice will be :

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Q821 Marks
MCQ

X Ltd. invited applications for issuing 90,000 equity shares of ₹100 each. The amount per share was payable as follows:
On Application: ₹20
On Allotment: ₹50
On First and final call: Balance
Applications for 2,00,000 shares were received. An applicant who had applied for 5,000 shares paid the entire share money with the application. The total application money received by the company was:

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Q831 Marks
MCQ

(a) On 1st April, 2023, Viya Ltd. issued 20,000, 10% debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 10%. The total amount of interest on debentures for the year ended 31st March, 2024 will be:

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Q841 Marks
MCQ

Paratigm Ltd. issued 40,000, 11% debentures of ₹100 each at a discount of 5%, redeemable at a premium. On issue of these debentures 'Loss on Issue of Debentures Account' was debited with ₹4,00,000. The amount of premium on redemption of debentures was:

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Q851 Marks
MCQ

On the dissolution of the partnership firm of Raman, Hari and Suresh, realisation expenses ₹17,000 were paid by a debtor of ₹75,000 on behalf of the firm. The remaining amount was received from him along with interest of ₹2,000 for delayed payment. Realisation Account will be ________ by ________.

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Q861 Marks
MCQ

Manoj, Dilip and Rajinder were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 7:3:5. Their fixed capitals were ₹10,00,000, ₹8,00,000 and ₹6,00,000, respectively. The partnership deed provided for interest on partners' drawings @ 12% p.a. Which of the following accounts will be debited for charging interest on partners' drawings?

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Q871 Marks
MCQ

(a) Sudha, a partner withdrew ₹12,000 on 31st October, 2023 for her personal use. Interest on drawings is charged @6% p.a. The interest on Sudha's drawings for the year ended 31st March, 2024 will be:

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Q881 Marks
MCQ

(b) The partnership deed should be prepared as per the provisions of which of the following Acts?

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Q891 Marks
MCQ

(a) Jeeta Ltd. forfeited 300 shares of ₹100 each for the non-payment of final call of ₹10 per share. The amount credited to share forfeiture account will be :

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Q901 Marks
MCQ

(b) Meeta Ltd. invited applications for issuing 30,000 equity shares of ₹10 each. Applications for 29,500 shares were received. Allotment was made in full. A shareholder holding 100 shares failed to pay the first call of ₹2 per share. His shares were forfeited. The second call of ₹3 per share was not yet made. The amount debited to share capital account, on the forfeiture of shares will be :

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Q911 Marks
MCQ

John and Harry were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2: 1. On 1st April, 2023, they admitted Dinesh as a new partner 1/4th share in the profits of the firm with a guarantee that his share in the profits shall be at least ₹1,00,000. The net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 was ₹2,80,000. John's share in the profits of the firm after giving the guaranteed amount of profit to Dinesh will be :

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Q921 Marks
MCQ

On dissolution of a firm, there was an unrecorded asset of ₹15,000 which was taken over by a partner at ₹13,000. Partner's capital account will be debited by:

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Q931 Marks
MCQ

(a) Rani, Maharani and Laxmi were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:3:2. On 1st April, 2024 they admitted Reena as a new partner for 1/5 share in the profits of the firm. Reena acquired her share from Rani and Maharani in the ratio of 3: 2. The new profit sharing ratio between Rani, Maharani, Laxmi and Reena will be :

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Q941 Marks
MCQ

The debentures that can be transferred by way of delivery and the company does not keep any record of the debentures holders are called :

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Q951 Marks
MCQ

(b) Ravita, Savita, Kavita and Babita were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5: 3:2:2. On 1st April, 2024 Savita retired and her share was acquired equally by the remaining partners. The new profit sharing ratio between Ravita, Kavita and Babita will be :

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Q961 Marks
MCQ

There are two statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The partners' fixed capital accounts always show a credit balance, which shall remain the same (fixed) year after year unless there is any addition or withdrawal of capital.
Reason (R): When capitals are fixed, then various items like share of profit or loss, interest on capital, drawings, interest on drawings, etc. are recorded in partners' capital accounts.

Choose the correct option from the following

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Q971 Marks
MCQ

Sona and Mona were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4: 3. On 1st April, 2024, they admitted Leena as a new partner. The new profit sharing ratio on Leena's admission was 2:3:1. Sona's sacrifice on Leena's admission was:

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Q983 Marks
Subjective

Daya and Deena were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3: 1. On 1st April, 2023, their capital accounts showed balances of ₹5,00,000 and ₹6,00,000 respectively. The partnership deed provided for interest on capital @ 12% p.a. Show the treatment of interest on capital in the following cases if :
(i) During the year ended 31st March, 2024, the firm earned a profit of ₹ 2,00,000.
(ii) During the year ended 31st March, 2024, the firm earned a profit of ₹ 66,000.

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Q993 Marks
Subjective

(a) Abha and Sara were partners in a firm. Their capitals were: Abha ₹3,00,000 and Sara ₹2,00,000. The normal rate of return in similar business is 10%. The profits of the firm of Abha and Sara for the last three years were: 2021-22 ₹60,000; 2022-23 ₹90,000 and 2023-24 ₹1,20,000.
Calculate goodwill of the firm on the following basis:
(i) Four years purchase of the average profits for the last three years.
(ii) Capitalisation of super-profits.

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Q1003 Marks
Subjective

(b) Vijay, Ravi and Raman were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. On 1st April, 2024, they admitted Kamal as a new partner for 1/10th share in the profits. It was decided that new profit sharing ratio will be 4:2:3:1. On Kamal's admission, the goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹6,00,000. Kamal brought his share of goodwill premium in cash.
(i) Calculate the sacrificing ratio.
(ii) Pass necessary journal entries for the treatment of goodwill on Kamal's admission.
Show your working notes clearly.

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Q1013 Marks
Subjective

Aman, Govind and Guru were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. Sudarshan was admitted for 1/4th share in the profits of the firm. The new profit sharing ratio between Aman, Govind, Guru and Sudarshan was agreed at 9:5:4:6. The total capital of the new firm was agreed upon as ₹3,60,000. Sudarshan will bring 1/4th of this as his capital. The capitals of the other partners were also to be adjusted according to the new profit sharing ratio. The capitals of Aman, Govind and Guru after all adjustments stood at ₹60,000, ₹80,000 and ₹45,000 respectively.
Calculate the new capitals of Aman, Govind and Guru. Also pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of the firm.

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Q1021 Marks
MCQ

Sun and Moon were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. Their fixed capitals were ₹5,00,000 each. After the accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024 were prepared, it was discovered that interest on capital @ 10% p.a. was not credited to the partners' current accounts as provided in the partnership deed. The rectifying adjustment entry for the same will be :

ParticularsDebit Amount (₹)Credit Amount (₹)
(A) No Entry
(B) Sun's Current A/c Dr.
    To Moon's Current A/c
50,000
50,000
(C) Moon's Current A/c Dr.
    To Sun's Current A/c
50,000
50,000
(D) Sun's Current A/c Dr.
Moon's Current A/c Dr.
    To Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c
50,000
50,000


1,00,000
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Q1036 Marks
Subjective

Dev, Santosh and Arti were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1:2:2. On 31st March, 2024, their Balance Sheet was as follows:

LiabilitiesAmount (₹)AssetsAmount (₹)
Capitals:Plant and Machinery8,00,000
Dev 2,00,000Land and Building3,64,000
Santosh 4,00,000Debtors 1,90,000
Arti 4,00,00010,00,000Less: Prov 10,0001,80,000
Santosh's Loan3,40,000Stock4,40,000
Mrs. Dev's Loan4,00,000Cash at Bank2,10,000
Outstanding Salary34,000
Creditors2,20,000
Total19,94,000Total19,94,000
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Q1041 Marks
MCQ

Which of the following will result in cash flow from investing activities?

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Q1056 Marks
Subjective

From the following information, calculate Cash flow from Operating Activities:

Particulars31-3-2024 (₹)31-3-2023 (₹)
Surplus, i.e. Balance in Statement of Profit & Loss1,20,0001,00,000
Provision for Tax30,00025,000
Trade Receivables65,00050,000
Trade Payables40,00050,000
Inventories60,00080,000
Income Tax paid during the year25,000
Depreciation charged on Plant & Machinery20,000
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Q1066 Marks
Subjective

(b) The following information has been extracted from the books of Lata Ltd.:

Particulars31.3.2024 (₹)31.3.2023 (₹)
Machinery (Cost)70,00,00050,00,000
Accumulated Depreciation10,00,0008,00,000
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Q1071 Marks
MCQ

(b) Which of the following is not a purpose of analysis of financial statements?

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Q1083 Marks
Subjective

From the following information of VN Ltd., prepare a Comparative Statement of Profit and Loss for the years ended 31st March, 2023 and 31st March, 2024:

Particulars2023-24 (₹)2022-23 (₹)
Revenue from operations20,00,00010,00,000
Purchase of stock-in-trade8,00,0004,00,000
Other expenses2,00,0001,00,000
Tax @ 50%
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Q1093 Marks
Subjective

From the following Balance Sheet of Vinayak Ltd., prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet.
Balance Sheet of Vinayak Ltd. as at 31st March, 2024

Particulars31.3.2024 (₹)31.3.2023 (₹)
I-Equity and Liabilities
1. Shareholders' Funds
Share Capital11,25,0007,50,000
2. Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term Borrowings4,50,0003,00,000
3. Current Liabilities
Trade Payables1,50,0001,00,000
Total17,25,00011,50,000
II- Assets:
1. Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets12,75,0008,50,000
2. Current Assets
(a) Inventories3,00,0002,00,000
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents1,50,0001,00,000
Total17,25,00011,50,000
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Q1103 Marks
Subjective

Under which major headings and sub-headings (if any) will the following items be shown in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013?
(a) Prepaid Insurance
(b) Unpaid Dividend
(c) Public Deposits

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Q1114 Marks
Subjective

On 1st April, 2023, YK Ltd. issued 20,000, 9% debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 5%, redeemable after five years at par. The company closes its books on 31st March every year. Interest on debentures is payable half yearly on 30th September and 31st March every year.
Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the company for issue of debentures and payment of interest for the year ending 31st March, 2024.

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Q1123 Marks
Subjective

(a) KM Ltd. acquired assets worth ₹7,20,000 and took over liabilities of ₹2,00,000 of LS Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 9,60,000. KM Ltd. issued 12% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 4% in favour of LS Ltd. for payment of purchase consideration.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of KM Ltd.

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Q1133 Marks
Subjective

(b) Varsha Ltd. invited applications for issuing 2,000, 12% debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of ₹30 per debenture. Full amount was payable on application. Applications were received for 5,000 debentures. Applications for 3,000 debentures were rejected and application money was refunded. Debentures were allotted to the remaining applicants.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Varsha Ltd.

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Paper Overview

Total Marks

80

Time

3 Hrs

Content Weightage

Accounting For Partnership Firms34%
Accounting For Companies26%
Financial Statements Analysis21%
Computerised Accounting19%

Question Pattern

  • Subjective49
  • MCQ64

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