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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Topic:[APFC] Principles of Accountancy: Accounting concepts & conventions, double-entry bookkeeping, journal, ledger, trial balance, depreciation, final accounts preparation (trading, P&L, balance sheet), company accounts & share capital, Accounting Standards (AS & Ind AS).47 PYQs
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EPFO APFC - General Ability Test
7 shown2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.96
The principle of inventory valuation - "cost or net realisable value, whichever is lower" is based on:
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2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.97
Which one of the following is not a 'fundamental accounting assumption' in the preparation of financial statements?
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2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.98
Which one of the following is a revenue expenditure?
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2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.99
When purchase of an asset is treated as an expense, in the accounting context, it is called :
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2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.100
In accounting context, which one of the following statements is correct?
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2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.104
Which one of the following costs is generally not included in computing the cost of inventory?
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2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.105
Which one of the following will be the adjustment journal entry if the rent received in advance is ₹2,000?
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EPFO APFC - General Studies
10 shown2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.42
42. According to the Accounting Standard-!,
which
of
the
following
are
the
fundamental accounting assumptions?
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.43
43. Which of the following errors is not
detected by Trial Balance?
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.44
44. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
(a) Capital
reserves
are
normally
created out of free or distributable
profits.
(b) Dividend equalization reserve is an
example of general reserve.
(c)
General reserve can be used only
for some specific purposes.
{d) 'Provision' is a
charge against
profit.
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.45
45. Which one of the following is not an error
of commission?
(a) Overcasting of sales book
(b) Credit sales to Ramesh r 5,000
credited to his account
(c)
Wrong balancing of machinery
account
• (d) Cash sales not recorded in cash
book
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.77
77. In a business firm, assets of the business
are valued on the basis of their intrinsic
value rather than realizable value. This
accounting is based on
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.78
🖼️ DiagramFollowing is the Trial Balance of a firm as on 31-12-2022:
| Particulars | Debit (₹) | Credit (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 25,00,000 | |
| Provision for doubtful debts | 1,40,000 | |
| Bad debts | 40,000 |
The additional bad debts during the year are ₹2,00,000. The firm has a policy of maintaining a provision for doubtful debts equal to 10% of the trade receivables' balances. The total amount to be charged to Profit and Loss A/c (for the year ending 31-12-2022) for bad debts written off and provision created will be
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.79
79. Which of the following is not a major
consideration in the selection and
application of accounting policies?
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.80
🖼️ DiagramConsider the following information:
| Date | Particulars | Units | Rate per unit (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Inventory in hand | 200 | 7 |
| Jan. 8 | Purchases | 1100 | 8 |
| Jan. 25 | Purchases | 300 | 9 |
| Jan. 6 | Issued for sale | 100 | — |
| Jan. 9 | Issued for sale | 200 | — |
Which one of the following is the value of inventory on January 31 under perpetual inventory system using Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) method?
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.107
107. The value of long-term investment in
shares is subject to wide fluctuations.
A provision created against fluctuation
in value of investments is based on
the convention of
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2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.110
110. Goodwill Account is a/ an
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EPFO EO/AO - General Ability Test
3 shown2023•EPFO EO/AO•General Ability Test•Q.41
41. Overhauling expenses of ~ 25,000 for the 46. Which of the following tag is used to insert engine of a motor car to get better fuel comments in the HTML source code ? efficiency is :
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2023•EPFO EO/AO•General Ability Test•Q.44
44. The practice of appending notes regarding contingent liability in accounting statements is pursuant to :
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2023•EPFO EO/AO•General Ability Test•Q.76
76. Which of the following is included in the 'Cost of Inventory' according to Accounting Standard-2 (Inventory Valuation) :
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