Practice Test


Q1) Amit Ltd .purchased a machine on 01.01.2003 for Rs.1,20,000.Installation expenses were Rs10,000.Residual value after 5 years Rs.5,000.On 01.07.2003,expenses for repairs were incurred to the extent of Rs.2,000.depreciation is provided @10%p.a.under W.D.V method. Depreciation for the 4th year = Show Answer


Q2) Original cost =Rs.1,26,000: Salvage value = nil: Useful life = 6 years.Depreciation for the 1st year under sum of years digits method will be Show Answer


Q3) Obsolescence of a depreciable asset may be caused by I Technological changes. II.Improvement in production method.III. Changes in market demand for the product or service output,.IV. Legal or other restrictions. Show Answer


Q4) Amit Ltd .purchased a machine on 01.01.2003 for Rs.1,20,000.Installation expenses were Rs10,000.Residual value after 5 years Rs.5,000.On 01.07.2003,expenses for repairs were incurred to the extent of Rs.2,000.depreciation is provided @10%p.a.under S.L.M method. Depreciation for the year = Show Answer


Q5) Which of the Following term is /are False ? I The term 'depreciation ','depletion' and 'amortization' convey the same meaning.II.provision for depreciation account is debited when provision for depreciation account is created . III. The main purpose of charging the profit and loss account for the purpose of income determination Show Answer


Q6) The number of production or similar units expected to be obtained from the use of an asset by an enterprise is called as Show Answer


Q7) Which of the Following term is not True with regards to fixed assets ? Show Answer


Q8) Original cost =Rs.1,26,000: Salvage value = 6,000 :Useful life = 6 years. Annual Depreciation under SLM Show Answer


Q9) Original cost = Rs.1,26,000: Salvage value = 6,000.Depreciation for the 2nd year @10% p.a.under wdv method Show Answer


Q10) Which of the following expenses is not included in the cost of a plant and equipment ? Show Answer


Q11) For charging depreciation , on which of the following assets , the depletion method is adopted ? Show Answer


Q12) If a concern proposes to discontinue its business from March 2005 and decides to dispose off all its assets within a period of 4 months , the Balance sheet as on March 31,2005 should indicate the assets at their Show Answer


Q13) In the case of downward revaluation of an asset which is for the first time revalued , the account to be debited is Show Answer


Q14) In which of the following methods , is the cost of the asset written off in equal proportions during its useful economic life ? Show Answer


Q15) The portion of the acquisition cost of the assets , yet to be allocated is known as Show Answer


Q16) Original cost =Rs.1,00,000: Expected Salvage value=2,000 :Useful life=5 years. Depreciation for 3rd year as per SLM is Show Answer


Q17) Original cost =Rs.1,00,000: Expected Salvage value=2,000 :Useful life=5 years. Rate of Depreciation p.a. is Show Answer


Q18) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.a under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost so Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005.Cost of machinery on 01.04.2002 = Show Answer


Q19) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.a under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost so Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005. Depreciation provided in 2002-03= Show Answer


Q20) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.a under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost so Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005. Depreciation provided in 2003-04 = Show Answer


Q21) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.aa under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost so Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005. Depreciation under new method for 2002-2003 , 2003-04 = Show Answer


Q22) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.a under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost of Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005.Further Depreciation to be provided Show Answer


Q23) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.a under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost of Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005.Balance in machinery account on 31.03.2004 Show Answer


Q24) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.a under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost of Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005. Depreciation provided in 2004-05 = Show Answer


Q25) On April 01,2004 the debit balance of the machinery account of A Ltd.was Rs.5,67,000. the machine was purchased on April 01 , 2002.The company charged depreciation at the rate of 10 % p.a under diminishing balance method .On October 01,2004 , the company acquired a new machine at a cost of Rs.60,000 and incurred Rs.6,000 for the installation of the new machine. The company decided to change the system of providing depreciation from the diminishing balance method to the SLM with retrospective effect from April 01, 2002.The rate of depreciation will remain the same. The company decided to make necessary adjustment in respect of depreciation due to the change in the method in the year 2004-2005.The balance outstanding to the debit of machinery account as on March 31,2005 after effecting the above changes was Show Answer


Q26) The balance in the accumulated provision for depreciation account of a company as at the beginning of the year 2004-2005 was Rs.2,00,000 when the original cost of assets amounted to Rs.10,00,000.The company charges 10% depreciation on SLM basis for all the assets including those which have been either purchased or sold during the year . One such assets costing Rs.5,00,000 with accumulated depreciation as at the beginning of the year of Rs.80,000 was disposed off during the year. Depreciation for the year is Show Answer


Q27) The balance in the accumulated provision for depreciation account of a company as at the beginning of the year 2004-2005 was Rs.2,00,000 when the original cost of assets amounted to Rs.10,00,000.The company charges 10% depreciation on SLM basis for all the assets including those which have been either purchased or sold during the year . One such assets costing Rs.5,00,000 with accumulated depreciation as at the beginning of the year of Rs.80,000 was disposed off during the year. The balance of the accumulated Depreciation account at the end of the year considering the current year's depreciation charge would be Show Answer


Q28) B Ltd has been charging depreciation on the SLM basis .It charges a full year depreciation even if the machinery is utilized only for part of the year . An equipment which was purchased for Rs.3,50,000 now stands at Rs.2,97,500 after depreciating at the rate of 5% on a straight line basis . Now the company decides to change the methods of Depreciation with retrospective effect. The applicable reducing balance rate for this machinery would be 8%p.a.assuming that before the effect of this changes could be accounted , depreciation for the current year is already charged based on SLM and is reflected in the depreciated value of Rs.2,97,500. SLM depreciation p.a. is Show Answer


Q29) B Ltd has been charging depreciation on the SLM basis .It charges a full year depreciation even if the machinery is utilized only for part of the year . An equipment which was purchased for Rs.3,50,000 now stands at Rs.2,97,500 after depreciating at the rate of 5% on a straight line basis . Now the company decides to change the methods of Depreciation with retrospective effect. The applicable reducing balance rate for this machinery would be 8%p.a.assuming that before the effect of this changes could be accounted , depreciation for the current year is already charged based on SLM and is reflected in the depreciated value of Rs.2,97,500. Number of years for which depreciation is charged on the basis is Show Answer


Q30) B Ltd has been charging depreciation on the SLM basis .It charges a full year depreciation even if the machinery is utilized only for part of the year . An equipment which was purchased for Rs.3,50,000 now stands at Rs.2,97,500 after depreciating at the rate of 5% on a straight line basis . Now the company decides to change the methods of Depreciation with retrospective effect. The applicable reducing balance rate for this machinery would be 8%p.a.assuming that before the effect of this changes could be accounted , depreciation for the current year is already charged based on SLM and is reflected in the depreciated value of Rs.2,97,500. If 8% depreciation was charged by the reducing balance method , wdv at the end of 1st year is Show Answer


Q31) B Ltd has been charging depreciation on the SLM basis .It charges a full year depreciation even if the machinery is utilized only for part of the year . An equipment which was purchased for Rs.3,50,000 now stands at Rs.2,97,500 after depreciating at the rate of 5% on a straight line basis . Now the company decides to change the methods of Depreciation with retrospective effect. The applicable reducing balance rate for this machinery would be 8%p.a.assuming that before the effect of this changes could be accounted , depreciation for the current year is already charged based on SLM and is reflected in the depreciated value of Rs.2,97,500. If 8% depreciation was charged by the reducing balance method , wdv at the end of 2nd year is Show Answer


Q32) B Ltd has been charging depreciation on the SLM basis .It charges a full year depreciation even if the machinery is utilized only for part of the year . An equipment which was purchased for Rs.3,50,000 now stands at Rs.2,97,500 after depreciating at the rate of 5% on a straight line basis . Now the company decides to change the methods of Depreciation with retrospective effect. The applicable reducing balance rate for this machinery would be 8%p.a.assuming that before the effect of this changes could be accounted , depreciation for the current year is already charged based on SLM and is reflected in the depreciated value of Rs.2,97,500. If 8% depreciation was charged by the reducing balance method , wdv at the end of 3 rd year is Show Answer


Q33) B Ltd has been charging depreciation on the SLM basis .It charges a full year depreciation even if the machinery is utilized only for part of the year . An equipment which was purchased for Rs.3,50,000 now stands at Rs.2,97,500 after depreciating at the rate of 5% on a straight line basis . Now the company decides to change the methods of Depreciation with retrospective effect. The applicable reducing balance rate for this machinery would be 8%p.a.assuming that before the effect of this changes could be accounted , depreciation for the current year is already charged based on SLM and is reflected in the depreciated value of Rs.2,97,500. The extra depreciation to be provided based on the changed method during the year is Show Answer


Q34) In the year 2004-2005 , C Ltd . Purchased a new machine and made the following payments in the relation to it : Cost as per supplier's list Rs.5,20,000 ; Less : Agreed discount Rs.50,000 , Delivery charges Rs.10,000 , Erection charges Rs.20,000 , Annual maintenance charges Rs.30,000 , Additional components to increase capacity of the machine Rs.40,000 , Annual insurance premium Rs 5,000 . The cost of the machine is Show Answer


Q35) In the year 2004-2005 , C Ltd . Purchased a new machine and made the following payments in the relation to it : Cost as per supplier's list Rs.5,20,000 ; Less : Agreed discount Rs.50,000 , Delivery charges Rs.10,000 , Erection charges Rs.20,000 , Annual maintenance charges Rs.30,000 , Additional components to increase capacity of the machine Rs.40,000 , Annual insurance premium Rs 5,000 .If depreciation is provided @ 10% p.a.SLM , depreciation for 3rd year is Show Answer


Q36) In the year 2004-2005 , C Ltd . Purchased a new machine and made the following payments in the relation to it : Cost as per supplier's list Rs.5,20,000 ; Less : Agreed discount Rs.50,000 , Delivery charges Rs.10,000 , Erection charges Rs.20,000 , Annual maintenance charges Rs.30,000 , Additional components to increase capacity of the machine Rs.40,000 , Annual insurance premium Rs 5,000 .If depreciation is provided @ 10% p.a.WDV , depreciation for 3rd year is Show Answer


Q37) A new machine costing Rs.1 lakh was purchased by a company to manufacture a special product. Its useful life is estimated to be above 5 years and scrap value at Rs.10,000.The production plan for the next 5 years using the above machine is as follows :Year 1, 5,000 units , Year 2, 10,000 units , Year 3, 12,000 units , Year 4, 20,000 units , Year 5, 25,000 units ,;The depreciation expenditure for the 1st year under units-of-production method will be Show Answer


Q38) A new machine costing Rs.1 lakh was purchased by a company to manufacture a special product. Its useful life is estimated to be above 5 years and scrap value at Rs.10,000.The production plan for the next 5 years using the above machine is as follows :Year 1, 5,000 units , Year 2, 10,000 units , Year 3, 12,000 units , Year 4, 20,000 units , Year 5, 25,000 units ,;The depreciation expenditure for the 2nd year under units-of-production method will be Show Answer


Q39) A new machine costing Rs.1 lakh was purchased by a company to manufacture a special product. Its useful life is estimated to be above 5 years and scrap value at Rs.10,000.The production plan for the next 5 years using the above machine is as follows :Year 1, 5,000 units , Year 2, 10,000 units , Year 3, 12,000 units , Year 4, 20,000 units , Year 5, 25,000 units ,;The depreciation expenditure for the 3rd year under units-of-production method will be Show Answer


Q40) A new machine costing Rs.1 lakh was purchased by a company to manufacture a special product. Its useful life is estimated to be above 5 years and scrap value at Rs.10,000.The production plan for the next 5 years using the above machine is as follows :Year 1, 5,000 units , Year 2, 10,000 units , Year 3, 12,000 units , Year 4, 20,000 units , Year 5, 25,000 units ,;The depreciation expenditure for the 4th year under units-of-production method will be Show Answer


Q41) A new machine costing Rs.1 lakh was purchased by a company to manufacture a special product. Its useful life is estimated to be above 5 years and scrap value at Rs.10,000.The production plan for the next 5 years using the above machine is as follows :Year 1, 5,000 units , Year 2, 10,000 units , Year 3, 12,000 units , Year 4, 20,000 units , Year 5, 25,000 units ,;The depreciation expenditure for the 5th year under units-of-production method will be Show Answer


Q42) Consider the following information :I. Rate of depreciation under the written down method = 20%. , II.Original cost of assets = Rs.1,00,000. III. Residual value of an asset at the end of useful life = Rs.40,960 , The estimated useful life of the asset , in years , is Show Answer


Q43) Consider the following information :I. Rate of depreciation under the written down method = 20%. , II.Original cost of assets = Rs.1,00,000. III. Residual value of an asset at the end of useful life = Rs.40,960 , Depreciation for the 1st year = Show Answer


Q44) Consider the following information :I. Rate of depreciation under the written down method = 20%. , II.Original cost of assets = Rs.1,00,000. III. Residual value of an asset at the end of useful life = Rs.40,960 , Depreciation for the 2 and year = Show Answer


Q45) Consider the following information :I. Rate of depreciation under the written down method = 20%. , II.Original cost of assets = Rs.1,00,000. III. Residual value of an asset at the end of useful life = Rs.40,960 , Depreciation for the 3rd year = Show Answer


Q46) Consider the following information :I. Rate of depreciation under the written down method = 20%. , II.Original cost of assets = Rs.1,00,000. III. Residual value of an asset at the end of useful life = Rs.40,960 , Depreciation for the 4th year = Show Answer


Q47) On October 1,2001 two machines costing Rs.20,000 and Rs.15,000 respectively , were purchased. On march 31, 2005, both the machines had to be discarded because of damages and had to be replaced by two machines costing Rs.25,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively . One of the discarded machine was sold for Rs.10,000 and against the other it was expected that Rs.5,000 would be realized . The firm provides depreciation @15% on written down value . Depreciation for the 2003-04 year = Show Answer


Q48) On October 1,2001 two machines costing Rs.20,000 and Rs.15,000 respectively , were purchased. On march 31, 2005, both the machines had to be discarded because of damages and had to be replaced by two machines costing Rs.25,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively . One of the discarded machine was sold for Rs.10,000 and against the other it was expected that Rs.5,000 would be realized . The firm provides depreciation @15% on written down value . The amount of depreciation written off on two machines till they were discarded is Show Answer


Q49) In the books of D Ltd . The machinery account shows a debit balance of Rs.60,000 as on April 1,2003.The machinery was sold on September 30,2004 for Rs.30,000.The company charges depreciation @ 20 %p.a. on diminishing balance method .Depreciation for 2003-04 = Show Answer


Q50) In the books of D Ltd . The machinery account shows a debit balance of Rs.60,000 as on April 1,2003.The machinery was sold on September 30,2004 for Rs.30,000.The company charges depreciation @ 20 %p.a. on diminishing balance method .Depreciation for 2004-05 = Show Answer


Q51) In the books of D Ltd . The machinery account shows a debit balance of Rs.60,000 as on April 1,2003.The machinery was sold on September 30,2004 for Rs.30,000.The company charges depreciation @ 20 %p.a. on diminishing balance method .Profit / loss on Sale = Show Answer


Q52) Consider the following data pertaining to M/s. E Ltd. Who constructed a cinema house: Cost of second hand furniture Rs.90,000 , Cost of repainting the furniture Rs.10,000 , Wages paid to employees for fixing the furniture Rs.2,000 , fire insurance premium Rs.1,000 The amount debited to furniture account is Show Answer


Q53) H.Ltd . Purchased a machinery on April 01,2000 for Rs.3,00,000. It is estimated that the machinery will have a useful life of 5 years after which it will have no salvage value . If the company ful sum-of-the-years-digits method of depreciation , the amount of depreciation charged during the year 2004-05 was Show Answer


Q54) On August 01,2002,K travels Ltd. Bought four matador vans costing Rs.1,20,000 each . The company expected to fetch a scrap vale of 25% of the cost price of the vehicles after ten years .The vehicles were depreciated under the fixed installment method up to March 31,2005. with effect from April 01,2005 , the company decided to introduce the diminishing balance method of deprecation @ 20% .pea . instead of the fixed installment method . The company sold one of the vans at Rs.70,000 on March 31 , 2005 .The rate of Depreciation charged up to March 31,2005 was Show Answer


Q55) Akhil Ltd. Imported a machine on 01.07.2002 for Rs.1,28,000 , paid customs duty and freight Rs.64,000 and incurred erection charged Rs.48,000.Another local machinery costing Rs.80,000 was purchased on 01.01.2003.On 01.07.2004 , a portion of the imported machinery ( value one-third ) got out of order and was sold for Rs.27,840. another machinery was purchased to replace the same for Rs.40,000.depreciation is to be calculated at 20% pea Profit / loss on Sale = Show Answer


Q56) On 01.01.2001 , a new plant was purchased by Mrs.Shweta Periwal for RS.1,00,000 and a further sum of Rs.5,000 was spent on installation .On 01.06.2002,another plant was acquired for Rs.65,000. On 02.10.2003,the first plant was totally destroyed and the amount of Rs.2,500 only was realised by selling the scraps .IT was not insured .On 20.10.2003 , a second hand plant was purchased for Rs.75,000 and a further sum of Rs 7,500 was spent for repairs and Rs.2,500 on its erection .It come into use on 15.11.2003.Depreciation has been provided @ 10% on the original cost annually on 31st december .It was the practice to provide depreciation for the full year on all acquisitions made at any time during the year and to ignore the depreciation on any time sold during the year . In december 2003, it is decided to change the method of depreciation and to follow the rate of 15% on diminishing balance method of depreciation with restrospective effect in respect of the existing items of plant and to make necessary adjustment on 31.12.2003. Closing balance in Plant A/c = Show Answer


Q57) On 01.01.2001 , a new plant was purchased by Mrs.Shweta Periwal for RS.1,00,000 and a further sum of Rs.5,000 was spent on installation .On 01.06.2002,another plant was acquired for Rs.65,000. On 02.10.2003,the first plant was totally destroyed and the amount of Rs.2,500 only was realised by selling the scraps .IT was not insured .On 20.10.2003 , a second hand plant was purchased for Rs.75,000 and a further sum of Rs 7,500 was spent for repairs and Rs.2,500 on its erection .It come into use on 15.11.2003.Depreciation has been provided @ 10% on the original cost annually on 31st december .It was the practice to provide depreciation for the full year on all acquisitions made at any time during the year and to ignore the depreciation on any time sold during the year . In december 2003, it is decided to change the method of depreciation and to follow the rate of 15% on diminishing balance method of depreciation with restrospective effect in respect of the existing items of plant and to make necessary adjustment on 31.12.2003. Closing balance in Provision for Depreciation A/c = Show Answer


Q58) On 01.01.2001 , a new plant was purchased by Mrs.Shweta Periwal for RS.1,00,000 and a further sum of Rs.5,000 was spent on installation .On 01.06.2002,another plant was acquired for Rs.65,000. On 02.10.2003,the first plant was totally destroyed and the amount of Rs.2,500 only was realised by selling the scraps .IT was not insured .On 20.10.2003 , a second hand plant was purchased for Rs.75,000 and a further sum of Rs 7,500 was spent for repairs and Rs.2,500 on its erection .It come into use on 15.11.2003.Depreciation has been provided @ 10% on the original cost annually on 31st december .It was the practice to provide depreciation for the full year on all acquisitions made at any time during the year and to ignore the depreciation on any time sold during the year . In december 2003, it is decided to change the method of depreciation and to follow the rate of 15% on diminishing balance method of depreciation with restrospective effect in respect of the existing items of plant and to make necessary adjustment on 31.12.2003. Profit and loss on plant sold = Show Answer


Q59) On 01.01.2001 , a new plant was purchased by Mrs.Shweta Periwal for RS.1,00,000 and a further sum of Rs.5,000 was spent on installation .On 01.06.2002,another plant was acquired for Rs.65,000. On 02.10.2003,the first plant was totally destroyed and the amount of Rs.2,500 only was realised by selling the scraps .It was not insured .On 20.10.2003 , a second hand plant was purchased for Rs.75,000 and a further sum of Rs 7,500 was spent for repairs and Rs.2,500 on its erection .It come into use on 15.11.2003.Depreciation has been provided @ 10% on the original cost annually on 31st december .It was the practice to provide depreciation for the full year on all acquisitions made at any time during the year and to ignore the depreciation on any time sold during the year . In december 2003, it is decided to change the method of depreciation and to follow the rate of 15% on diminishing balance method of depreciation with restrospective effect in respect of the existing items of plant and to make necessary adjustment on 31.12.2003. depreciation over/under charged= Show Answer


Q60) Glass cutlery etc,:Balance on 01.01.2004 is Rs.28,000.Glass, cutlery ,etc .purchased during the year Rs16,000.Depreciation is to be charged on the above assets as follows -1/5th of theirs values is to be written off in the year of purchase and 2/5th in each of the next 2 years .of the stock of glass, cutlery,etc.as on 01.01.2004,1/2 was 1 year old and 1/2 was 2 year old . purchases are made on 1st January. depreciation for 3rd year = Show Answer


Q61) Glass cutlery etc,:Balance on 01.01.2004 is Rs.28,000.Glass, cutlery ,etc .purchased during the year Rs16,000.Depreciation is to be charged on the above assets as follows -1/5th of theirs values is to be written off in the year of purchase and 2/5th in each of the next 2 years .of the stock of glass, cutlery,etc.as on 01.01.2004,1/2 was 1 year old and 1/2 was 2 year old . purchases are made on 1st January. Closing balance in Glass, cutlery account = Show Answer


Q62) Depreciation is related to Show Answer


Q63) depreciation accounting is Show Answer


Q64) depreciation Show Answer


Q65) depreciation is Show Answer


Q66) fixed asset are stated in the balance sheet Show Answer


Q67) depreciation in subsequent year (other than the first year ) is Show Answer


Q68) Which of the following is correct ? Show Answer


Q69) The main causes of depreciation include Show Answer


Q70) the objectives of providing depreciation include Show Answer


Q71) the factor effecting the amount of depreciation are Show Answer


Q72) the method of recording depreciation are Show Answer


Q73) the method of providing depreciation are Show Answer


Q74) when the depreciation is recorded by charging to asset account the asset appears Show Answer


Q75) when the depreciation is recorded by charging to provision for depreciation account ,the asset Show Answer


Q76) depreciable assets are assets which Show Answer


Q77) useful life is Show Answer


Q78) useful life of a depreciable asset be estimated after considering Show Answer


Q79) which of the following is a capital nature ? Show Answer


Q80) which of the following is True ? Show Answer


Q81) which of the following asset is usually assumed to be not depreciating Show Answer


Q82) Consider the following data pertaining to M/s. E Ltd. Who constructed a cinema house: Cost of second hand furniture Rs.90,000 , Cost of repainting the furniture Rs.10,000 , Wages paid to employees for fixing the furniture Rs.2,000 , fire insurance premium Rs.1,000 Show Answer


Q83) depreciable amount is the Show Answer


Q84) in case of a company manufacturing chemicals , land is Show Answer


Q85) for depreciating goodwill ,the suitable method is Show Answer


Q86) for depreciating plant & machinery ,the suitable method is Show Answer


Q87) for depreciating mines,the suitable method is Show Answer


Q88) for depreciating leases,the suitable method is Show Answer


Q89) In which of the following methods , is the cost of the asset is not spread over in equal proportions during its useful economic life ? Show Answer


Q90) which of the following is /are false ? I. The term 'depreciation ','depletion' & 'amortization ' convey the same meaning ; II. Provision for depreciation account is debited when provision for depreciation account is created. III. The main purpose of charging the profit & loss account with the amount of depreciation is to spread the cost of an asset over useful life for the purpose of income determination Show Answer


Q91) C Ltd . Purchased a second hand machine from a second hand car dealer and made the following payments in the relation to it : Cost as per supplier's list Rs.80,000 ; Less : Agreed discount @ 25% Rs.20,000 , Delivery charges Rs.10,000 , Erection charges Rs.20,000 , Annual maintenance charges Rs.12,000 , Additional components to increase capacity of the machine Rs.10,000 , Annual insurance premium Rs 6,000 . The depreciable amount of the machine is Note :(the estimated residual value at the end of useful life of machine is Rs.40,960) Show Answer


Q92) purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 , useful life 4 years .The annual depreciation under SLM is Show Answer


Q93) purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 , useful life 4 years .The rate of depreciation under SLM is Show Answer


Q94) date of purchase 01.07.2006 , purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 , useful life 4 years, accounting year --financial year .The depreciation under SLM for the year 06-07 will be Show Answer


Q95) date of purchase 01.07.2006 , purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 , useful life 4 years, accounting year --financial year; date when machine was put to use 1.10.2006 .The depreciation under SLM for the year 06-07 will be Show Answer


Q96) purchase price of machine Rs.1,50,000 , Installation charges Rs.50,000 ,residual value Rs.81,920 ,.The annual depreciation under SLM is Rs.29,520 .the useful life of machine is _______ years Show Answer


Q97) purchase price of machine Rs.75,000 , Installation charges Rs.25,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 ,.The rate of depreciation under SLM is .14.76% .the useful life of machine is _______ years Show Answer


Q98) purchase price of machine Rs.1,50,000 , Installation charges Rs.50,000 ,residual value Rs.81,920 ,.The rate of depreciation under SLM is .14.76% .the useful life of machine is _______ years Show Answer


Q99) date of purchase 01.07.2006 , purchase price of machine Rs.1,40,000 , Installation charges Rs.60,000 ,residual value Rs.81,920 ,accounting year --financial year; date when machine was put to use 1.10.2006 .The depreciation under SLM for the year 06-07 Rs.14,760 . the useful life of the machine is__years Show Answer


Q100) date of purchase 01.07.2006 , purchase price of machine Rs.90,000 , Installation charges Rs.10,000 , useful life 4 years, accounting year --financial year; date when machine was put to use 1.10.2006 .The depreciation under SLM for the year 06-07 Rs.7,380. The residual value of the machine is Show Answer


Q101) purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 , useful life 4 years .The rate of depreciation under WDV method is Show Answer


Q102) purchase price of machine Rs.1,50,000 , Installation charges Rs.50,000 ,residual value Rs.81,920, useful life 4 years.The amount of depreciation under SLM method for the third year will be Show Answer


Q103) date of purchase 01.07.2006 , purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 , useful life 4 years, accounting year --financial year; .The depreciation under WDV method for the year 06-07 will be Show Answer


Q104) date of purchase 01.07.2006 , purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value Rs.40,960 , useful life 4 years, accounting year --financial year; date when machine was put to use 1.10.2006 .The depreciation under WDV method for the year 06-07 will be Show Answer


Q105) purchase price of machine Rs.1,50,000 , Installation charges Rs.50,000 ,residual value Rs.81,920 ,.The rate of depreciation under WDV method is .20% .the useful life of machine is _______ years Show Answer


Q106) purchase price of machine Rs.1,50,000 , Installation charges Rs.50,000 ,residual value Rs.81,920 ,.The annual depreciation under WDV method is Rs.20,000 .the useful life of machine is _______ years Show Answer


Q107) date of purchase 01.07.2006 , purchase price of machine Rs.1,40,000 , Installation charges Rs.60,000 ,residual value Rs.81,920 ,accounting year --financial year; date when machine was put to use 1.10.2006 .The depreciation under WDV method for the year 06-07 Rs.20,000 . the useful life of the machine is__years Show Answer


Q108) Original cost = Rs.1,26,000: Salvage value = 6,000 :Useful life = 6 years. Annual Depreciation under SLM Show Answer


Q109) Original cost = Rs.1,26,000: Salvage value=6,000:Useful life = 6 years.Depreciation for the 2nd year @10% p.a.under wdv method Show Answer


Q110) X purchased a machine of Rs.2,40,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value after 5 years Rs.10,000 On .1.7.2003 ,expenses for repairs were incurred to the extent of Rs.4,000, depreciation is provided under SLM .depreciation for the 4th year will be Show Answer


Q111) Original cost = Rs.1,00,000: Salvage value = 2,000 :Useful life = 5 years. Rate of Depreciation p.a as per SLM is Show Answer


Q112) X purchased a machine on 01.01.2007 for Rs.2,40,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value after 5 years Rs.10,000 On .1.7.2007 ,expenses for repairs were incurred to the extent of Rs.4,000, depreciation is provided under SLM .depreciation rate 10%. depreciation for the 4th year will be Show Answer


Q113) X purchased a machine on 01.01.2007 for Rs.2,40,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 ,residual value after 5 years Rs.10,000 On .1.7.2007 ,expenses for repairs were incurred to the extent of Rs.4,000, depreciation is provided under WDV method .depreciation rate 10%. depreciation for the 4th year will be Show Answer


Q114) In the year 06-07 CAS Ltd. Purchased a new machine and made the following payments in the relation to it : Cost as per supplier's list Rs.10,40,000 ; Less : Agreed discount Rs.1,00,000 , Delivery charges Rs.20,000 , Erection charges Rs.40,000 , Annual maintenance charges Rs.60,000 , Additional components to increase capacity of the machine Rs.80,000 , Annual insurance premium Rs 10,000 . The cost of machine Show Answer


Q115) In the year 06-07 CAS Ltd. Purchased a new machine and made the following payments in the relation to it : Cost as per supplier's list Rs.10,40,000 ; Less : Agreed discount Rs.1,00,000 , Delivery charges Rs.20,000 , Erection charges Rs.40,000 , Annual maintenance charges Rs.60,000 , Additional components to increase capacity of the machine Rs.80,000 , Annual insurance premium Rs 10,000 . The depreciation is provided @ 10% p.a. SLM depreciation for 3rd year is Show Answer


Q116) In the year 06-07 CAS Ltd. Purchased a new machine and made the following payments in the relation to it : Cost as per supplier's list Rs.10,40,000 ; Less : Agreed discount Rs.1,00,000 , Delivery charges Rs.20,000 , Erection charges Rs.40,000 , Annual maintenance charges Rs.60,000 , Additional components to increase capacity of the machine Rs.80,000 , Annual insurance premium Rs 10,000 . The depreciation is provided @ 10% p.a. WDV depreciation for 3rd year is Show Answer


Q117) consider the following information I .Rate of depreciation under the WDV method = 20% , II. Original cost of the asset = Rs.2,00,000 . III. Residual value of the asset at the end of the useful life = Rs.81,920 , The estimated useful life of the asset in the year is Show Answer


Q118) consider the following information I .Rate of depreciation under the WDV method = 20% , II. Original cost of the asset = Rs.2,00,000 . III. Residual value of the asset at the end of the useful life = Rs.81,920 ,depreciation for the 3rd year = Show Answer


Q119) On Sept. 01,2005 ,KAT travels Ltd. Bought four matador vans costing Rs.2,40,000 each . The company expected to fetch a scrap vale of 25% of the cost price of the vehicles after ten years .The vehicles were depreciated under the fixed installment method up to March 31,2007. with effect from April 01,2007 , the company decided to introduce the diminishing balance method of deprecation @ 20% .pea . instead of the fixed installment method . The company sold one of the vans at Rs.70,000 on March 31 , 2007 .The rate of Depreciation charged up to March 31,2007 was Show Answer


Q120) Glass cutlery etc,:Balance on 01.01.2007 is Rs.28,000.Glass, cutlery ,etc .purchased during the year Rs 16,000.Depreciation is to be charged on the above assets as follows -1/5th of their values is to be written off in the year of purchase and 2/5th in each of the next 2 years .of the stock of glass, cutlery,etc.as on 01.01.2007,1/2 was 1 year old and 1/2 was 2 year old . purchases are made on 1st January. depreciation for 3rd year = Show Answer


Q121) Glass cutlery etc,:Balance on 01.01.2007 is Rs.28,000.Glass, cutlery ,etc .purchased during the year Rs 16,000.Depreciation is to be charged on the above assets as follows -1/5th of their values is to be written off in the year of purchase and 2/5th in each of the next 2 years .of the stock of glass, cutlery,etc.as on 01.01.2007,1/2 was 1 year old and 1/2 was 2 year old . purchases are made on 1st January. closing balance in glass, cutlery account = Show Answer


Q122) The balance in the accumulated provision for depreciation account of a company as at the beginning of the year 2006-2007 was Rs.2,00,000 when the original cost of assets amounted to Rs.10,00,000.The company charges 10% depreciation on SLM basis for all the assets including those which have been either purchased or sold during the year . One such assets costing Rs.5,00,000 with accumulated depreciation as at the beginning of the year of Rs.80,000 was disposed off during the year. Depreciation for the year is Show Answer


Q123) B Ltd which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a. on SLM basis had on 1st April 20X6 some balance to the debit of machinery account .It purchased a new machinery for Rs.1,90,000 on 1.8.20X6 after incurring Rs.10,000 .After providing depreciation ,the closing balance of Machinery account as at 31.3.20X7 is Rs.10,30,000 .The original cost of old machines purchased on 1.4.20X4 is Show Answer


Q124) B Ltd which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a. on diminishing balance method had on 1st April 20X6 some balance to the debit of machinery account .It purchased a new machinery for Rs.1,90,000 on 1.8.20X6 & installed the same on 1.10.20X6 after incurring Rs.10,000 .After providing depreciation ,the closing balance of Machinery account as at 31.3.20X7 is Rs.10,64,800 .The original cost of old machines purchased on 1.4.20X4 is Show Answer


Q125) On 1st April 20X6 balance of machinery account .Rs.5,17,000 .It was discovered during 06-07 that Rs.25,000 being repairs to machinery incurred on 30 June 20X4 had been capitalised.after rectification & depreciation @ 20 % p.a on reducing balance the balance of Machinery account as at 31.3.20X7 will be Show Answer


Q126) On 1st April 20X6 balance of machinery account .Rs.4,17,200 .It was discovered during 06-07 that Rs.50,000 being cost of generator purchased on 1st oct 20X3 had been written off to stores.after rectification & depreciation @ 20 % p.a on reducing balance the balance of Machinery account as at 31.3.20X7 will be Show Answer


Q127) date of purchase 01.01.2005 , purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 on 30th sept.2006 ,this machine was sold for Rs.50,000 depreciation is to provided @20% p.a according to SLM accounts are closed on 31st march each year .The loss on sale of machine is Show Answer


Q128) date of purchase 01.01.2005 , purchase price of machine Rs.80,000 , Installation charges Rs.20,000 on 30th sept.2006 ,this machine was sold for Rs.50,000 depreciation is to provided @20% p.a according to WDV accounts are closed on 31st march each year .The loss on sale of machine is Show Answer


Q129) On 1st April 20X6 balance of machinery account .Rs.5,36,000 . A machine cost that cost Rs.4,00,000 on 30.09.20X5 were scraped & replaced on 31.12.20X6 with new one by spending Rs.60,000 .Scrap realised Rs.10,000 . After depreciation @ 20 % p.a on reducing balance the balance of Machinery account as at 31.3.20X7 will be Show Answer


Q130) K Ltd.imported a machine on 01.07.2005 ,for Rs.1,28,000 , paid custom duty & freight Rs.64,000 & incurred erection Rs.48,000 .Another local machinery costing Rs.80,000 was purchased on 1.1.2006.On 1.7.2007 , a portion of the imported machinery (value 1/3) got out of order & was sold for Rs.27,840.Another machinery was purchased to replace the same for Rs.40,000.Depreciation has been provided @ 20% p.a.The loss on sale of machine & closing balance of machinery account will be Show Answer


Q131) in the books of D ltd the machinery account shows a debit balance of Rs.1,20,000 as on April 1 , 2005 .the machinery was sold on september 30 , 2006 for Rs.60,000.the company charged depreciation @20% p.a.on diminishing balance method.Depreciation for 06-07 & loss on sales will be Show Answer


Q132) On October 1,2003 two machines costing Rs.40,000 and Rs.30,000 respectively, were purchased. On march 31, 2007, both the machines had to be discarded because of damage and had to be replaced by two machines costing Rs.50,000 and Rs.40,000 respectively . One of the discarded machine was sold for Rs.12,000 and against the other it was expected that Rs.10,000 would be realized . The firm provides depreciation @15% on written down value . Depreciation for the 2005-06 year = Show Answer


Q133) On October 1,2003 two machines costing Rs.40,000 and Rs.30,000 respectively, were purchased. On march 31, 2007, both the machines had to be discarded because of damage and had to be replaced by two machines costing Rs.50,000 and Rs.40,000 respectively . One of the discarded machine was sold for Rs.12,000 and against the other it was expected that Rs.10,000 would be realized . The firm provides depreciation @15% on written down value .. The amount of depreciation written off on two machines till they were discarded is Show Answer


Q134) date of purchase of machine 1.04.2004 . Cost Rs.12,00,000. Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on SLM .The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q135) date of purchase of machine 1.04.20X4 . Cost Rs.12,00,000 .Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on WDV .The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q136) date of purchase of machine 1.04.20X4 . Cost Rs.12,00,000 .Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on SLM . ON 1.10.2006 .a new machinery was purchased for Rs.80,000. .The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q137) date of purchase of machine 1.04.20X4 . Cost Rs.12,00,000 .Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on SLM . ON 1.10.2006 .a part of machinery was purchased on 1.4.2004 for Rs.80,000.& was sold for Rs.45,000 .The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q138) date of purchase of machine 1.04.20X4 . Cost Rs.12,00,000 .Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on WDV . ON 1.10.2006 .a new machinery was purchased for Rs.80,000. .The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q139) Date of purchase of machine 1.04.20X4 . Cost Rs.12,00,000. Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on WDV . ON 1.10.2006. A part of machinery was purchased on 1.4.2004 for Rs.80,000.& was sold for Rs.45,000.The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q140) On 1.4.2004 , X ltd purchase machine for. Cost Rs.12,00,000 .Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on original cost . ON 1.10.2006 .a part of machinery was purchased on 1.4.2004 for Rs.80,000.& was sold for Rs.45,000 & new machinery at a cost of Rs.80,000 was purchased & installed on the same date .The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q141) On 1.4.2004 , X ltd purchase machine for. Cost Rs.12,00,000 .Rate of depreciation : 10% p.a. on WDV . ON 1.10.2006 .a part of machinery was purchased on 1.4.2004 for Rs.80,000.& was sold for Rs.45,000 & new machinery at a cost of Rs.80,000 was purchased & installed on the same date .The closing balance of provision for depreciation account as of 31.03.2007 will be Show Answer


Q142) On 1st Jan 2001 Bharat Ltd purchased a machine for Rs.10,000 & provided depreciation @ 10 % .At the end of 2004 the company decided to change the method of depreciation from SLM of WDV retrospectively ,the rate of depreciation remaining the same. On account of changed method of depreciation Show Answer


Q143) On 1st Jan 2001 Tushart Ltd purchased a machine for Rs.20,000 & provided depreciation @ 10 % .At the end of 2004 the company decided to change the method of depreciation from WDV of SLM retrospectively ,the rate of depreciation remaining the same. On account of changed method of depreciation Show Answer


Q144) B ltd .which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a SLM had on 1.4.2004 Rs.14,000 to the debit of machinery account .On 31st march 2005,the company decided to change the method of depreciation to diminishing balance method with effect from 1.4.,the rate of depreciation remaining the same .prepare the machinery account for the year 04-05 .On account of changed method of depreciation Show Answer


Q145) T ltd .which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a DBM had on 1.4.2004 Rs.29,160 to the debit of machinery account .On 31st march 2005,the company decided to change the method of depreciation to SLM with effect from 1.4.2001,the rate of depreciation remaining the same.On account of changed method of depreciation Show Answer


Q146) cost of lease paid Rs.20,000 , annuity factor @ 5% interest for 4 year is Re.0.2820.The net charge to profit & loss account is Show Answer


Q147) cost of lease paid Rs.20,000 , annuity factor @ 5% interest for 4 year is Re.0.2820. Refundable deposit of Rs.2,000 after 4 years.The net charge to profit & loss account is Show Answer


Q148) Original cost = Rs.1,26,000: Salvage value=6,000:. If unit produced in 2nd year was 5,000 & total estimated production 50,000 Depreciation for the 2nd year Show Answer


Q149) A new machine costing Rs.2 lakh was purchased by a company to manufacture a special product. Its useful life is estimated to be above 5 years and scrap value at Rs.20,000.The production plan for the next 5 years using the above machine is as follows :Year 1, 5,000 units , Year 2, 10,000 units , Year 3, 12,000 units , Year 4, 20,000 units , Year 5, 25,000 units ,;The depreciation expenditure for the 4th year under units-of-production method will be Show Answer


Q150) X ltd purchased a machine for Rs.2,20,000 on 1st Jan 2001 & incurred Rs.40,000 towards freight . Insurance , carriage inwards & installation charges .It was estimated that the machinery will have a scrap value of Rs.20,000 at the end of its useful life which is 10 years of 12,000 hrs each .X ltd decided to depreciate the machine on 'machine hour rate method' .The machine hours during first six years were year -2001 machine hours 6,000 ; year -2002 machine hours 8,000 year -2003 machine hours 10,000 year -2004 machine hours 14,000 year -2005 machine hours 14,000 year -2006 machine hours 12,000.The depreciation for the year 2006 will be Show Answer


Q151) X ltd purchased a machine for Rs.2,00,000 on 1st Apr 2001 & incurred Rs.14,000 towards freight . Insurance Rs.2,000 , carriage inwards & Rs.4,000 to installation charges .It was estimated that the machinery will have a scrap value of Rs.20,000 at the end of its useful life which is 4 years .On 1st April 2004 Rs.4,000 were incurred on repairs & renewals of machine. The amount of depreciation for the 4th year according to the Sum of years digits method will be Show Answer


Q152) Original cost = Rs.1,36,000: Salvage value = 10,000 :Useful life = 6 years. Depreciation for the 1st year according to the Sum of years digits method will be Show Answer


Q153) Original cost = Rs.1,36,000: Salvage value = 10,000 :Useful life = 6 years. Depreciation for the 4th year according to the Sum of years digits method will be Show Answer


Q154) X ltd purchased a machine for Rs.1,20,000 on 1st Jan 2001 & incurred Rs.40,000 towards freight . Insurance , carriage inwards & installation charges .It was estimated that its life is 4 years during which period is sum of Rs. 60,000 is likely to be spent on its repairs & maintenance & at the end of useful life the a scrap value of Rs.20,000 .actual repairs were as under 2001 - nil ; year -2002 Rs.10,000 year -2003 Rs.20,000 year -2004 Rs.30,000 At the end of useful life , the scrap value of the machine realised Rs.16,000 only. The closing balance of provision for depreciation for 31.12.2002 will be Show Answer


Q155) Under ______ system, amount of depreciation amount changes every year. Show Answer


Q156) Balance of depreciation account is transferred to __________ account. Show Answer


Q157) Under ____________ system, the amount of depreciation remains constant every year. Show Answer


Q158) Gradual and permanent decrease in the value of asset is known as ___________. Show Answer


Q159) Under the __________ system of depreciation, the amount of depreciation does not change Show Answer


Q160) The amount of depreciation goes on decreasing every year under the __________ method of depreciation. Show Answer


Q161) Depreciation = Cost of asset less scrap value divided by Estimated working _______ of assets. Show Answer


Q162) By the amount of depreciation, the value of asset _________. Show Answer


Q163) The physical wear and tear in an asset is called ________. Show Answer


Q164) Under F.I.M. value of asset becomes ______ at the end of its useful life. Show Answer


Q165) Fixed installment method of depreciation is also known as _________. Show Answer


Q166) Under __________ method, depreciation is calculated on the reducing value of an asset in each successive year. Show Answer


Q167) Depreciation account is a ___________ account. Show Answer


Q168) In fixed installment system the amount of depreciation is __________ every year. Show Answer


Q169) Depreciation is charged on ___________ asset. Show Answer


Q170) Under fixed installment method of depreciation, depreciation is charged on _______ asset. Show Answer


Q171) Under _________ method, depreciation is calculated on written down value. Show Answer


Q172) Under reducing balance method of depreciation is charged on __________. Show Answer


Q173) Wages paid for installation of machinery should be debited to _______ account. Show Answer


Q174) Under __________ method, depreciation is calculated on the original cost of an asset at the end of each year. Show Answer


Q175) Depreciation charged on the asset is a business _________. Show Answer


Q176) Depreciation is the ________ in the value fixed asset due to its wear and tear. Show Answer


Q177) Loss on the sale of machinery is _______ to machinery account. Show Answer


Q178) The balance of an asset is never reduced to zero under _________ method. Show Answer


Q179) Balance of asset is reduced to zero under ___________ method at the end of its useful life. Show Answer


Q180) If the selling price is lesser than _______ there is a loss on sale of fixed asset. Show Answer


Q181) The money value which is obtained after selling an asset is called __________. Show Answer


Q182) Cost of asset = Purchase price + ______. Show Answer


Q183) Amount received on sale of asset is debited to _________ account. Show Answer


Q184) Amount spent on installation of machinery is a __________ expenditure. Show Answer


Q185) The profit or loss on the sale of an asset is transferred to _______ account. Show Answer


Q186) In R.B.M of depreciation the ________ of depreciation is fixed. Show Answer


Q187) Profit on sale of machinery is ________ to machinery account. Show Answer


Q188) The word "depreciation" is derived from the Latin word________ Show Answer


Q189) Depreciation is _______ in the value of asset. Show Answer


Q190) All the _______ assets depreciate. Show Answer


Q191) Under _______ system, amount of depreciation changes every year. Show Answer


Q192) The amount of depreciation goes on decreasing under ________method. Show Answer


Q193) At the end of the year, depreciation is transferred to _______ Accounts. Show Answer


Q194) The method in which depreciation remains constant is known as _______ Method. Show Answer


Q195) In fixed installment method the amount of depreciation is _______ year after year. Show Answer


Q196) P & L A/c is _______ by the amount of depreciation. Show Answer


Q197) In reducing balance method the amount of depreciation _______ year after year. Show Answer


Q198) Fixed installment method is used for assets like______. Show Answer


Q199) _____ indicates merely a temporary decrease or increase in value. Show Answer


Q200) Depreciation is not an______ of profit but, is a charge on profit. Show Answer


Q201) The avoidance of charging depreciation render the profit______. Show Answer


Q202) The object of providing depreciation is to set aside a certain sum every year to_____that asset when it is unserviceable. Show Answer


Q203) Depreciation is essential to arrive at a true_____ or _____. Show Answer


Q204) Under straight line method the assets is reduced to its_____by the end of its estimated life. Show Answer


Q205) Under the system of depreciation, the amount of depreciation does not change from year to year. Show Answer


Q206) Balance of depreciation account is transferred to_______. Show Answer


Q207) Under _____ system, the amount of depreciation remains constant every year. Show Answer


Q208) Under_____ method, depreciation is calculated on written down value. Show Answer


Q209) Under reducing balance method, the annual depreciation decreases year after year. Show Answer


Q210) Amount spent for installation of machinery is debited to installation charges A/c. Show Answer


Q211) Profit cannot be calculated properly unless depreciation is provided. Show Answer


Q212) Depreciation increases the value of asset. Show Answer


Q213) It is not necessary to depreciate a building or asset if it is not in use. Show Answer


Q214) Under the Fixed Instalment Method of depreciation the amount of depreciation is a certain percentage of the original cost. Show Answer


Q215) The expenditure incurred on installation of machinery is revenue expenditure. Show Answer


Q216) The profit or loss on sale of fixed asset can be ascertained only after the depreciation is calculated. Show Answer


Q217) Depreciation is provided on current asset only. Show Answer


Q218) There is no need to charge depreciation, if fixed asset is maintained with proper care. Show Answer


Q219) Depreciation need not be charged when business is making losses. Show Answer


Q220) Depreciation is provided to allocate the cost of assets over its useful life. Show Answer


Q221) Balance of Depreciation A/c is transferred to Profit and Loss A/c. Show Answer


Q222) Residual value affects the amount of depreciation per annum. Show Answer


Q223) Installation charges incurred on a fixed asset are included in its cost. Show Answer


Q224) Under Reducing Balance system the amount of depreciation remains constsnt. Show Answer


Q225) Wages paid for erection of Machinery should be debited to wages A/c. Show Answer


Q226) Depreciation is provided on fixed as well as current asset. Show Answer


Q227) In straight line method of depreciation the amount of depreciation remains ________ every year. Show Answer


Q228) Wages paid for installation charges of machinery, debited to ________ account. Show Answer


Q229) Reserves arising from capital receipts are known as _______. Show Answer


Q230) A provision is ________. Show Answer


Q231) Depreciation arises because of ________. Show Answer


Q232) The amount of depreciation, charged on machinery is debited to ________ account. Show Answer


Q233) The profit on sale of an asset is debited to ________ account. Show Answer


Q234) The amount of depreciation goes on decreasing in every year under the ________ method. Show Answer


Q235) The amount realized at the end of working life of an asset is _________. Show Answer


Q236) Written Down Value method is also called as _________. Show Answer


Q237) Provisions can be created for _______. Show Answer


Q238) _________ is not an objective of creating reserves. Show Answer


Q239) _________ is not an example of capital reserve. Show Answer


Q240) Depreciation is a measure of the wearing out, consumption or other loss of a depreciation asset arising from _______. Show Answer


Q241) Depreciation is a ________ shrinkage in the book value of a fixed asset. Show Answer


Q242) Depreciation is generally provided on ________. Show Answer


Q243) On which of the following asset depreciation cannot be provided? Show Answer


Q244) Depreciation is the fall in the ________ of a fixed asset through physical wear and tear due to use or passage of time or from any other cause. Show Answer


Q245) Depreciable assets are assets which _____. Show Answer


Q246) _________ has defined depreciation as "a measure of the wearing out, consumption or other loss of value of a depreciable asset arising from use, effluxion of time or obsolescence through technology and market changes. Depreciation is allocated so as to charge a fair proportion of depreciable amount in each accounting period during the expected useful life of the asset. Depreciation includes amortization of assets whose useful life is predetermined." Show Answer


Q247) Depreciation Accounting has been defined by the _________ as "a system of accounting which aims to distribute the cost or other basic value of tangible capital assets less salvage (if any) over the estimated useful life of the unit (which may be a group of assets) in a systematic and rational manner. It is a process of allocation and not of valuation." Show Answer


Q248) Which of the following is/are important characteristics of depreciation? Show Answer


Q249) Which of the following is/are important characteristics of depreciation? Show Answer


Q250) Which of the following is/are important characteristics of depreciation? Show Answer


Q251) Which of the following is/are not important characteristics of depreciation? Show Answer


Q252) The fundamental objective of depreciation is/are ________. Show Answer


Q253) Which of the following is/are cause for providing depreciation? Show Answer


Q254) Which of the following is/are cause for providing depreciation? Show Answer


Q255) Which of the following is/are cannot be treated as cause for providing depreciation? Show Answer


Q256) Which of the following is/are the objectives of providing depreciation? Show Answer


Q257) Which of the following is/are the objectives of providing depreciation? Show Answer


Q258) Which of the following is/are the objectives of providing depreciation? Show Answer


Q259) Which of the following is/are not the objectives of providing depreciation? Show Answer


Q260) Which of the following factor affect measurement of depreciation? Show Answer


Q261) Which of the following statement is incorrect? Show Answer


Q262) Under which of following method depreciation is charged uniformly? Show Answer


Q263) Under which of following method depreciation is charged uniformly? Show Answer


Q264) Under which of following method depreciation is not charged uniformly? Show Answer


Q265) Under which of following method depreciation is not charged uniformly? Show Answer


Q266) Under which of following method depreciation charged declines? Show Answer


Q267) Under which of following method depreciation charged does not decline? Show Answer


Q268) Under which of following method depreciation charged does not decline? Show Answer


Q269) Under which of following method depreciation charged does not decline? Show Answer


Q270) Under which of following method depreciation charged does not decline? Show Answer


Q271) ______ method, a fixed proportion of the original cost of the asset is written off each year so that asset account may be reduced to its residual value at the end of its estimated economic useful life. Show Answer


Q272) Which of the following is correct formula for charging depreciation under fixed installment method? Show Answer


Q273) Which of the following is/are advantage of fixed installment method of charging depreciation? Show Answer


Q274) Which of the following is/are, cannot be treated as advantage of fixed instalment method of charging depreciation? Show Answer


Q275) Which of the following is/are disadvantage of fixed instalment method of charging depreciation? Show Answer


Q276) Depreciation fund method is also known as _______. Show Answer


Q277) ________ method, the amount of depreciation is ascertained in such a way, that if invested every year with compound interest, it will yield an amount equal to the cost of asset. Show Answer


Q278) ________ is a method of depreciation which takes into account the element of interest on capital outlay and seeks to write off the value of the asset as well as the interest lost over the life of the asset. Show Answer


Q279) Under annuity method amount of depreciation _________. Show Answer


Q280) Under _______ method depreciation is provided as a fixed percentage of the written down value of the asset. Show Answer


Q281) Which of the following is/are advantage of reducing balance method/WDV method? Show Answer


Q282) _______ is a method of accelerated depreciation that allocates larger amounts of depreciation as an expense during the earlier years of the life of an asset. Show Answer


Q283) ________ method is applicable in case of wasting assets, e.g., mines, quarries, oil well etc. Show Answer


Q284) Under ________ method depreciation is calculated on the basis of hours worked during the year by the machine. Show Answer


Q285) In case of assets of small value or if the life of the asset cannot be accurately determined ________. Show Answer


Q286) Where the life of the asset is uncertain ______ method of depreciation is applied. Show Answer


Q287) For which of the following Inventory system of depreciation can be applied? Show Answer


Q288) For charging depreciation, on which of the following assets, the depletion method is adopted? Show Answer


Q289) The portion of the acquisition cost of the asset, yet to be allocated is known as _______. Show Answer


Q290) Which of the following is odd one? Show Answer


Q291) Which of the following is odd one with reference to depreciation? Show Answer


Q292) A change in accounting policy e.g. Change in method of depreciation is justified _____. Show Answer


Q293) According to AS-6 "Depreciation Accounting", issued by the ICAI change in method is permitted ________. Show Answer


Q294) Z Ltd. Acquired machinery on 1st January,2011 at a cost of Rs.72,000 and spent Rs.8,000 for its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. On the original cost every year. Depreciation for 1st & 2nd year as fixed instalment method will be Rs. _______. Show Answer


Q295) Z Ltd. Acquired machinery on 1st January,2011 at a cost of Rs.72,000 and spent Rs.8,000 for its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. On the original cost every year. Closing balance of machinery for 1st & 2nd year as fixed instalment method will be Rs. ______. Show Answer


Q296) K & Co. Acquired machinery on 1st July,2012 at a cost of Rs.45,000 and spent Rs.5,000 for its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. On the original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st March, every year. Depreciation for the year ended 31st March,2012 & 31st March,2013 will be Rs. _________ & Rs. ________. Show Answer


Q297) Z Ltd purchased a machine on 01.01.2012 for Rs.12,000. Installation expenses were Rs. 1,000. Residual value after 5 years Rs.500. Depreciation is provided under SLM. Depreciation rate is 10% p.a. Annual depreciation= ? Show Answer


Q298) N Ltd. Purchase machinery for Rs.10,00,000 on 01.01.2012. Installation expenses were Rs.50,000. Life of the asset is 6 years at the end of which asset can be sold at Rs.30,000. Annual depreciation under straight line method will be= ? Show Answer


Q299) Original cost = Rs.1,76,400. Salvage value= Rs.8,400. Useful Life = 6 years. Annual depreciation under SLM = ? Show Answer


Q300) Original cost = Rs.12,00,000. Salvage value= Rs.2,00,000. Useful Life = 10 years. Annual depreciation = ? And rate of depreciation = ? Show Answer


Q301) Machinery costing Rs.20,00,000 was purchased on 1.4.2012. The installation charges amounting Rs.5,00,000 were incurred. The depreciation at 10% p.a. On straight line method for the year ended 31st March,2013 will be _________. Show Answer


Q302) A Ltd. acquired a machine on 1st January, 2010 at a cost of Rs.14,000 and spent Rs.1,000 on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. Of the original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st December every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs.9,000. Profit / Loss on sale = ? Show Answer


Q303) B Ltd. acquired a machine on 1st January,2010 at a cost of Rs.14,000 and spent Rs.1,000 on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. Of the original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st December, every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs.13,000. Profit/Loss on sale = ? Show Answer


Q304) C Ltd. acquired a machine on 1st January, 2010 at a cost of Rs.14,000 and spent Rs.1,000 on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. Of the original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st December every year. On 31st May, 2013 machine sold for Rs.8,000. Profit/Loss on sale = ? Show Answer


Q305) Hi-Fi Ltd acquired machinery on 1st January,2012 at a cost of Rs.36,000 and spent Rs.4,000 for its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. On WDV basis. The books are closed on 31st December. Depreciation for 1st & 2nd year will be Rs. ________ & Rs. _______. Show Answer


Q306) Hi-Fi Ltd acquired machinery on 1st January,2012 at a cost of Rs.36,000 and spent Rs.4,000 for its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. On WDV basis. The books are closed on 31st December. Closing balance of machinery account for 1st & 2nd year will be Rs. _______ & Rs. _______. Show Answer


Q307) A firm acquired machinery on 1st July, 2011 at a cost of Rs.45,000 and spent Rs.5,000 for its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% per annum on diminishing balance method. The books are closed on 31st March,2012 & 31st March,2013 will be Rs. _______ & Rs. ________. Show Answer


Q308) Y Ltd purchased a machine on 1.1.2012 for Rs.12,000. Installation expenses were Rs.1,000. Residual value after 5 years Rs.500. Depreciation is provided under WDV. Depreciation rate is 20%. Depreciation for 3rd year = ? Show Answer


Q309) N Ltd. Purchase machinery for Rs.1,00,000 on 01.01.2012. Installation expenses were Rs.10,000. Life of the asset is 5 years at the end of which asset can be sold at Rs.5,000. Depreciation rate is 15% on WDV. Depreciation for 4th year = Rs. _______. Show Answer


Q310) T Ltd acquired a machine on 1st January,2010 at a cost of Rs.1,40,000 and spent Rs.10,000 on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 15% p.a. WDV. The books are closed on 31st December every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs.87,000. Profit/Loss on sale = ? Show Answer


Q311) S Ltd acquired a machine on 1st January,2010 at a cost of Rs.1,40,000 and spent Rs.10,000 on its installation. The firm writes off depreciation at 15% p.a. on WDV. The books are closed on 31st December every year. After 3 years machine sold for Rs. 97,000. Profit/ Loss on sale = ? Show Answer


Q312) V Ltd acquired a machine on 1st July, 2010 at a cost of Rs.15,000. The firm writes off depreciation at 10% p.a. On WDV. The books are closed on 31st March every year. On 30th June,2013 machine sold for Rs.8,000. Profit/Loss on sale = ? Show Answer


Q313) Life of an asset is 5 years, Purchase cost-Rs.5,70,000, Installation charges - Rs.30,000. Depreciation as per sum of years digit method for 4th year = ? Show Answer


Q314) Original cost = Rs.1,26,000 ; Salvage value = Nil ; Useful life = 6 years. Depreciation for the first year under sum of years digits method will be _________. Show Answer


Q315) N Ltd purchased a machinery on April, 1, 2008 for Rs.6,00,000. It is estimated that the machinery will have a useful life of 5 years after which it will have no salvage value. If the company follows sum of year digit method of depreciation, the amount of depreciation charged during the year 2012-13 was _________. Show Answer


Q316) Under sum of year digit method depreciation year by year _________. Show Answer


Q317) M/s NZ & Co. Purchased a machine for Rs.10,00,000. Estimated useful life and scrap value were 10 years and Rs.1,20,000 respectively. The machine was put to use on 1.1.2001. If the company follows sum of year digit method of depreciation, the amount of depreciation charged during the year 2007 & 2008 was _______ & _______. Show Answer


Q318) Original cost = Rs.2,01,600.. Salvage value = 9,600. Depreciation for 2nd year by machine hour rate method, if hours for 2nd year was Rs.8,000 and total estimated hours are 80,000. Show Answer


Q319) A new machine costing Rs.1,00,000 was purchased by a company on 1st April,2011. Its useful life is estimated to be 5 years and scrap value at Rs.10,000. The production hours for the next 5 years is as follows:Year Hours2011-12 5,0002012-13 10,0002013-14 12,0002014-15 20,0002015-16 25,000Depreciation for year 2013-14 = ? Show Answer


Q320) Life of an asset is 5 years, Purchase cost: Rs.6,70,000 , Installation charges: Rs.30,000 , Salvage value: Rs.50,000. Total estimated hours machine will work for the 5 years-25,000 hours. If machine works for 5,000 & 8,000 hours in 1st & 2nd year, depreciation as per machine hour rate method will be _______ & _______. Show Answer


Q321) Original cost=Rs.1,26,000. Salvage value=6,000. Depreciation for 2nd year by units of production method, if units produced in 2nd year was 5,000 and total estimated production 50,000. Show Answer


Q322) Original cost=Rs.7,50,000. Installation charges=1,00,000, Salvage value=50,000, Depreciation for 3rd year by units of production Method, if units produced in 3rd year was 40,000 and total estimated production 2,00,000. Show Answer


Q323) Z Ltd purchased a machine having life of 3 years on 1st April,2008 for Rs.50,000. It is decided to provide for the replacement of the machine at the end of 3 years by setting-up a sinking fund. Investment will fetch interest at 12% p.a. Sinking fund tables shows that Rs.0.296349 invested each year will produce Re.1 at the end of 3 years at 12% p.a. The investments are sold for Rs.28,500.Depreciation to be provided for each year=? Show Answer


Q324) Z Ltd purchased a machine having life of 3 years on 1st April,2008 for Rs.50,000. It is decided to provide for the replacement of the machine at the end of 3 years by setting-up a sinking fund. Investment will fetch interest at 12% p.a. Sinking fund tables shows that Rs.0.296349 invested each year will produce Re.1 at the end of 3 years at 12% p.a. The investments are sold for Rs.28,500.Interest for the year ended 31st March,2010=? Show Answer


Q325) Z Ltd purchased a machine having life of 3 years on 1st April,2008 for Rs.50,000. It is decided to provide for the replacement of the machine at the end of 3 years by setting-up a sinking fund. Investment will fetch interest at 12% p.a. Sinking fund tables shows that Rs.0.296349 invested each year will produce Re.1 at the end of 3 years at 12% p.a. The investments are sold for Rs.28,500.Interest for the year ended 31st March,2011=? Show Answer


Q326) Z Ltd purchased a machine having life of 3 years on 1st April,2008 for Rs.50,000. It is decided to provide for the replacement of the machine at the end of 3 years by setting-up a sinking fund. Investment will fetch interest at 12% p.a. Sinking fund tables shows that Rs.0.296349 invested each year will produce Re.1 at the end of 3 years at 12% p.a. The investments are sold for Rs.28,500.Sinking Fund Investment Account balance for the year ended 31st March,2010=? Show Answer


Q327) Z Ltd purchased a machine having life of 3 years on 1st April,2008 for Rs.50,000. It is decided to provide for the replacement of the machine at the end of 3 years by setting-up a sinking fund. Investment will fetch interest at 12% p.a. Sinking fund tables shows that Rs.0.296349 invested each year will produce Re.1 at the end of 3 years at 12% p.a. The investments are sold for Rs.28,500.Sinking Fund Investment Account balance for the year ended 31st March,2011 = ? Show Answer


Q328) Z Ltd purchased a machine having life of 3 years on 1st April,2008 for Rs.50,000. It is decided to provide for the replacement of the machine at the end of 3 years by setting-up a sinking fund. Investment will fetch interest at 12% p.a. Sinking fund tables shows that Rs.0.296349 invested each year will produce Re.1 at the end of 3 years at 12% p.a. The investments are sold for Rs.28,500. Loss on sale of investment for the year ended 31st March,2011=? Show Answer


Q329) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Depreciation to be provided for each year=? Show Answer


Q330) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Interest for the year ended 31st March,2011=? Show Answer


Q331) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Interest for the year ended 31st March,2012=? Show Answer


Q332) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Interest for the year ended 31st March,2013=? Show Answer


Q333) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Interest for the year ended 31st March,2014=? Show Answer


Q334) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Balance of lease account for the year ended 31st March,2011=? Show Answer


Q335) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Balance of lease account for the year ended 31st March,2012=? Show Answer


Q336) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Balance of lease account for the year ended 31st March,2013=? Show Answer


Q337) NS Ltd purchased a leasehold property on 1st April,2010 for 5 years at a cost of Rs.7,50,000. It decided to write off the lease by annuity method presuming the rate of interest at 14% is Rs.0.291284. Calculations to be made to the nearest rupee.Balance of lease account for the year ended 31st March,2014=? Show Answer


Q338) N Ltd purchase machine for Rs.4,75,000 on 1.1.2010 and spent Rs.25,000 on its installation. Rate of depreciation 10% on SLM. Company charge depreciation on SLM up to year ended 31.12.2014. In year 2015 the company wants to change its method of depreciation from SLM to WDV w.e.f. 1.1.2010. To effect the change in method machinery account will be ________. Show Answer


Q339) A firm, which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a. on WDV method, had on 1st April,2002 Rs.9,72,000 in the debit of machinery account. During the year ended 31st March,2003, a part of the machinery purchased on 1st April,2000 for Rs.80,000 was sold for Rs.45,000 on 1st October,2002 and a new machinery at a cost of Rs.1,50,000 was purchased and installed on the same date, installation charges being Rs.8,000. On 31st March,2003, the firm decided to change its method of charging depreciation from WDV method to SLM with effect from April,2000 the rate of depreciation remaining the same as before.Depreciation on machine sold up to 1.10.2002 in year 2002-2003 will be Rs. _______. Show Answer


Q340) A firm, which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a. on WDV method, had on 1st April,2002 Rs.9,72,000 in the debit of machinery account. During the year ended 31st March,2003, a part of the machinery purchased on 1st April,2000 for Rs.80,000 was sold for Rs.45,000 on 1st October,2002 and a new machinery at a cost of Rs.1,50,000 was purchased and installed on the same date, installation charges being Rs.8,000. On 31st March,2003, the firm decided to change its method of charging depreciation from WDV method to SLM with effect from April,2000 the rate of depreciation remaining the same as before.Loss on machine sold on 1.10.2002 in year 2002-2003 will be Rs. ________. Show Answer


Q341) A firm, which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a. on WDV method, had on 1st April,2002 Rs.9,72,000 in the debit of machinery account. During the year ended 31st March,2003, a part of the machinery purchased on 1st April,2000 for Rs.80,000 was sold for Rs.45,000 on 1st October,2002 and a new machinery at a cost of Rs.1,50,000 was purchased and installed on the same date, installation charges being Rs.8,000. On 31st March,2003, the firm decided to change its method of charging depreciation from WDV method to SLM with effect from April,2000 the rate of depreciation remaining the same as before. Extra depreciation due to change in method will be _________. Show Answer


Q342) A firm, which depreciates its machinery at 10% p.a. on WDV method, had on 1st April,2002 Rs.9,72,000 in the debit of machinery account. During the year ended 31st March,2003, a part of the machinery purchased on 1st April,2000 for Rs.80,000 was sold for Rs.45,000 on 1st October,2002 and a new machinery at a cost of Rs.1,50,000 was purchased and installed on the same date, installation charges being Rs.8,000. On 31st March,2003, the firm decided to change its method of charging depreciation from WDV method to SLM with effect from April,2000 the rate of depreciation remaining the same as before.Closing balance of machinery account will be Rs. ________. Show Answer


Q343) The amount of annual depreciation remains constant year after year under Show Answer


Q344) Which method is followed to have a uniform charge for depreciation & repairs & maintenance together Show Answer


Q345) Original cost = Rs.12,60,000; Salvage value = Nil; Useful life = 6 years. Depreciation for the first year under sum of years digits method will be Show Answer


Q346) The main objective of providing depreciation is to Show Answer


Q347) Original cost of a machine was Rs.25,20,000 salvage value was Rs.1,20,000, useful life was 6 years. Annual depreciation under Straight Line Method Show Answer


Q348) The cost of a machine is Rs.20,00,000. Two years later the book value is Rs.10,00,000. The Straight-line percentage depreciation is Show Answer


Q349) Original cost Rs.13,00,000, Salvage value Rs.40,000, Useful life 6 years. Depreciation for the first year under sum-of-years digit methods will be Show Answer


Q350) Which of the following assets does not depreciate? Show Answer


Q351) A company purchased a machinery on April 01, 2010, for Rs.15,00,000. It is estimated that the machinery will have a useful life of 5 years after which it will have no salvage value. The depreciation charged during the year 2014-15 was Show Answer


Q352) If the equipment account has a balance of Rs.22,50,000 and the accumulated depreciation account has a balance of Rs.14,00,000, the book value of the equipment is Show Answer