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Goods destroyed by fire should be credited to
a)Purchase account
b)Sales account.
c)Goods lost by fire account;
d)Cash account
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

 The correct answer is A.
The goods destroyed by fire is a loss for the business and is a nominal account. Therefore, according to the rule of nominal account, all the expenses and losses are to be debited. Hence, "Loss by fire A/c" is debited when goods are destroyed by fire and "purchases A/c" is credited.

An amount of Rs. 6,000 due from Anshul, which had been written off as a bad debt in a previous year, was unexpectedly recovered and had been posted to his personal account. The rectification entry is : 
  • a)
    Anshul A/c Dr. Rs. 6,000
    To Suspense A/c   Rs. 6,000
  • b)
    Suspense A/c Dr. Rs. 6,000
    To Bad Debts
    Recovered A/c    Rs. 6,000
  • c)
    No entry will be made
  • d)
    Anshul A/c Dr. Rs. 6,000
    To Bad Debts
    Recovered A/c Rs. 6,000
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Nipun Tuteja answered
Correct option is D.
When an amount previously written off as a bad debt is unexpectedly recovered, the rectification entry in the accounting records is as follows:
  1. Bad Debts Recovered A/c Dr. Rs. 6,000: This account is debited to record the recovery of the bad debt. It increases the amount of income or reduction in expense related to bad debts.
  2. Anshul A/c Cr. Rs. 6,000: Anshul's personal account is credited to reinstate the amount that had been previously written off as a bad debt. This reduces the accounts receivable balance from Anshul.
Therefore, the rectification entry would be:
Bad Debts Recovered A/c Dr. 6,000
To Anshul A/c 6,000

 The goods sold for Rs. 900 but the amount was entered in the sales Account as Rs. 1080. On Rectification, suspense account will be:
  • a)
    Debited by Rs. 180
  • b)
    Credited by Rs. 180
  • c)
    Debited by Rs. 1080
  • d)
    Credited by Rs. 1080
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Basak answered
Rectification of Error in Accounting

Rectification of errors is an important aspect of accounting. It involves identifying and correcting errors made in the books of accounts. There are two types of errors in accounting:

1. Clerical errors: These are errors made due to mistakes in recording transactions. They can be corrected by making the necessary adjustments in the books of accounts.

2. Substantive errors: These are errors that affect the financial statements. They require a more detailed analysis to correct.

In this question, we are given that the goods were sold for Rs. 900 but the amount was entered in the sales account as Rs. 1080. This is a clerical error and can be rectified by making the necessary adjustment in the books of accounts.

Suspense Account

A suspense account is a temporary account used to hold transactions that cannot be immediately identified. It is created when there is uncertainty about the correct accounting treatment for a transaction. The transactions are then later identified and transferred to their appropriate accounts.

In this question, the difference between the amount sold and the amount recorded in the sales account is Rs. 180. This amount needs to be transferred to the correct account. Since the amount was recorded in excess, the suspense account needs to be credited with Rs. 180.

Answer

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - Suspense account will be credited by Rs. 180.

 A cheque for Rs. 500 received from Yuvraj & Co. was dishonoured and debited to discount Account. Due to rectification of this error, net profit will :
  • a)
    Decrease by Rs. 1,000
  • b)
    Increase by Rs. 500
  • c)
    Increase by Rs. 1,000
  • d)
    No change
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

When a cheque for Rs. 500 received from Yuvraj & Co. was dishonoured, it was incorrectly debited to the Discount Account. Typically, a Discount Account records reductions in revenue, not expenses or losses from non-payment.
Rectification: The proper accounting treatment for a dishonoured cheque should move the erroneous debit from the Discount Account to the correct account, typically Accounts Receivable or a similar account for bad debts. This shift does not involve real income; it corrects the way the income was recorded.
Impact on Net Profit: Correcting this by removing the debit from the Discount Account means the discounts given are effectively increased by Rs. 500 (or reducing the incorrect reduction in expenses that never should have been recorded as such). Therefore, it looks as if we're reversing an incorrect expense reduction, which will appear as if net profit increases by Rs. 500 because the initially recorded 'expense' from the Discount Account was erroneous.
So, when corrected, it appears as if the company's income statement was relieved of an improper Rs. 500 reduction, thus increasing net profit. Hence, Answer B: Increase by Rs. 500 is selected as the correction results in a reversal of a debit that should not have been in Discount but should have reflected an uncollected income or a receivable.

Sale of old furniture is wrongly transferred to Sales Account. Which type of error is this ?
  • a)
    Error of Principle
  • b)
    Compensating Error
  • c)
    Error of Omission
  • d)
    Error of Commission
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Mehta answered
An error of principle is an accounting mistake in which an entry is recorded in the incorrect account, violating the fundamental principles of accounting. An error of principle is a procedural error, meaning that the value recorded was the correct value but placed incorrectly.

 The beginning stock of the current year is overstated by Rs. 500 and closing stock is overstated by Rs. 1200. Effect on profit: 
  • a)
    Rs. 1700 (overstated) 
  • b)
    Rs. 1200 (understated)
  • c)
    Rs. 1700 (understated)
  • d)
    Rs. 700 (overstated)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Siddharth Sen answered
Effect of Overstating Beginning Stock and Closing Stock on Profit

Explanation:
Overstating the beginning stock and closing stock will have an impact on the calculation of cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross profit.

Impact on COGS:
COGS is calculated as Beginning Stock + Purchases - Closing Stock. If the beginning stock is overstated, it will lead to an increase in COGS, and if the closing stock is overstated, it will lead to a decrease in COGS.

Impact on Gross Profit:
Gross profit is calculated as Sales - COGS. If COGS is overstated due to an overstated beginning stock or understated closing stock, it will lead to a decrease in gross profit.

Answer:
In this case, the beginning stock is overstated by Rs. 500 and closing stock is overstated by Rs. 1200.

Impact on COGS:
COGS = Beginning Stock + Purchases - Closing Stock
Overstated Beginning Stock = Rs. 500
Overstated Closing Stock = Rs. 1200
COGS = Rs. 500 + Purchases - Rs. 1200
COGS is understated by Rs. 700 (Rs. 1200 - Rs. 500)

Impact on Gross Profit:
Gross Profit = Sales - COGS
Assuming Sales remain the same,
Gross Profit is overstated by Rs. 700.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - Rs. 700 (overstated).

Rs. 200 paid as wages for erecting a machine should be debited to 
  • a)
    Repair account. 
  • b)
    Machine account 
  • c)
    Capital account.
  • d)
    Furniture account 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

KP Classes answered
Wages paid for erecting a machine are considered part of the capital expenditure, as they are directly related to bringing the machine into a usable condition. Therefore, these wages should be debited to the Machine account and not to the repair account or any other account.
This cost is added to the value of the machine, as it is necessary for setting up the machine for its intended use.

 Hari charges 10% depreciation on plant and machinery. On 1st April 2011 he debited Rs. 7,520 paid on installation of plant and machinery to profit and loss account. At the time of preparing final accounts on 31st March, 2012 due to this error,
  • a)
    Net Profit will decrease by Rs. 6,768 
  • b)
    Net Profit will decrease by Rs. 7,520 
  • c)
    Net Profit will decrease by Rs. 8,272
  • d)
    Net Profit will increase by Rs. 6,768 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranav Gupta answered
Depreciation on Plant and Machinery

- Hari charges 10% depreciation on plant and machinery.
- Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset over its useful life.
- It is charged to the profit and loss account.

Error in Debit Entry

- On 1st April 2011, Hari debited Rs. 7,520 paid on installation of plant and machinery to the profit and loss account.
- This entry should have been debited to the plant and machinery account.
- As a result, the profit and loss account was overstated by Rs. 7,520.

Impact on Final Accounts

- At the time of preparing final accounts on 31st March 2012, the error is discovered.
- The amount of Rs. 7,520 should be debited to the plant and machinery account and credited to the profit and loss account to rectify the error.
- The effect of this correction on the profit and loss account will be to decrease the profit by Rs. 6,768 (i.e., 10% of Rs. 7,520).
- The correct amount of depreciation for the year ending 31st March 2012 will be Rs. 752 (i.e., 10% of Rs. 7,520).
- Therefore, the net profit will decrease by Rs. 6,768 due to this error.

 Sales of Rs. 1,540 to Mr. X was posted to his account as Rs. 1450. To rectify the error, Rs. 90 will be _________to X ‘s Account :
  • a)
    Debited 
  • b)
    Credited 
  • c)
    ignored 
  • d)
    Either (a) or (b)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nipun Tuteja answered
In this scenario, sales of Rs. 1,540 to Mr. X were under-recorded in his account as Rs. 1,450. This means that Mr. X's account was credited less than it should have been by Rs. 90.
To rectify this error, the difference needs to be addressed by adding Rs. 90 to Mr. X's account to match the correct amount of sales that should have been credited. Since sales are typically recorded by crediting a customer's account, the rectification will involve crediting Mr. X's account with the missing Rs. 90.
Thus, the correct action to rectify the error is: B: Credited
This means that Rs. 90 will be credited to Mr. X’s account to make up for the under-credited amount previously posted.

What will be the effect when return inward is wrongly entered as return outward?
  • a)
    Gross Profit is increased by Rs. 100
  • b)
    Gross Profit is decreased by Rs. 100.
  • c)
    Gross Profit is increased by Rs. 200.
  • d)
    Gross Profit is decreased by Rs. 200.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Let's analyze the effect of wrongly entering return inward (sales returns) as return outward (purchase returns):
  1. Return Inward as Return Outward: If sales returns are mistakenly recorded as purchase returns, it affects both sales and purchase figures:
    • Sales: They are overstated because the returns that should have reduced the sales are not recorded.
    • Purchases: They are understated because the entries increase the amount of returns, which decreases the net purchases.
  2. Net Effect on Gross Profit: Gross Profit (G.P.) is calculated as Sales minus Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). Here’s the impact:
    • Sales are higher by the amount of the return (let's assume Rs. 100).
    • Purchases are lower by the same amount (Rs. 100), which implies COGS is also lower by Rs. 100.
  3. Combined Impact:
    • The sales not decreasing by Rs. 100 (when they should have due to returns) effectively increases the G.P. by Rs. 100.
    • The purchases being reduced by Rs. 100 (mistakenly increasing returns) further reduces the COGS, increasing the G.P. by another Rs. 100.
Therefore, the total increase in G.P. is Rs. 100 + Rs. 100 = Rs. 200.
The correct choice reflecting this scenario is: C: Gross Profit is increased by Rs. 200.

Bill accepted by Govinda was discounted with the bank for Rs. 2000. On the due date the bill was dishonoured. However, there is error of Omission towards Bills dishonoured. Journal Entry for rectification will be:-
  • a)
    B/R A/c                  Dr.         
     To Bank A/c
  • b)
    Govinda’s A/c         Dr.         
    To Bank B/R A/c
  • c)
    Govinda’s A/c         Dr.       
    To Bank A/c
  • d)
    Bank A/c               Dr.         
    To B/R A/c
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anuj Roy answered
A/c Dr. To B/R A/c

Explanation:

The correct journal entry for rectification of the error of omission towards bills dishonoured would be:

B/R A/c Dr. To Govinda A/c

Explanation:

When the bill accepted by Govinda was discounted with the bank, the following journal entry would have been passed:

Bank A/c Dr. To B/R A/c

On the due date, when the bill was dishonoured, the following journal entry would have been passed:

B/R A/c Dr. To Govinda A/c

However, the error of omission towards bills dishonoured was made and the above journal entry was not passed. Therefore, to rectify the error, the correct journal entry would be:

B/R A/c Dr. To Govinda A/c

This entry will increase the B/R account, which was reduced when the bill was discounted with the bank. It will also increase the liability of Govinda towards the bill, which was reduced when the bill was discounted with the bank.

A cheque of Rs. 1,000 received from Ramesh was dishonored and had been posted to the debit of sales return account. Rectifying journal entry will be:
  • a)
    Sales return A/c Dr. 1,000       
    To Ramesh              1,000
  • b)
    Ramesh A/c Dr. 1,000         
    To sales return A/c    1,000
  • c)
    Sales return A/c Dr. 1,000         
    To Suspense A/c     1,000
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

KP Classes answered
The situation described involves a cheque for Rs. 1,000 received from Ramesh that was dishonored, and the incorrect entry was made by debiting the Sales Return account. This is incorrect because a dishonored cheque should impact the accounts receivable or a specific dishonored cheque account, not the Sales Return account.
Correcting the Error:
  • Sales Return Account was incorrectly debited. This account is used to record returns of goods by customers, which reduces revenue. It is incorrect to use this account for a dishonored cheque.
  • Ramesh’s Account (Accounts Receivable) should reflect the fact that the payment was not received, hence it needs to be debited to increase the amount owed by Ramesh back to its original status before the cheque was assumed to have cleared.
Correct Journal Entry:
  • Debit Ramesh’s Account (Accounts Receivable): This increases the receivable indicating that the amount is still owed by Ramesh as the cheque was dishonored.
  • Credit Sales Return Account: This reverses the incorrect debit entry to the Sales Return account, rectifying the error that implied a return of goods had occurred when, in fact, it was a dishonored payment.
Choice B: Ramesh A/c Dr. 1,000 To sales return A/c 1,000

Wages Rs. 500 paid for installation of a new machine was wrongly machinery account. It is an error 
  • a)
    Commission 
  • b)
    Principle
  • c)
    Omission 
  • d)
    Clerical nature. 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 'B' - Principle.

Explanation:

When an expense is incorrectly recorded in an inappropriate account, it is considered an error of principle. In this case, the wages of Rs. 500 should have been recorded as an expense in the wages account, but instead, it was wrongly recorded in the machinery account.

Errors of principle occur when there is a violation of the fundamental accounting principles and concepts. These principles include the accrual principle, the matching principle, the cost principle, and the consistency principle. The accrual principle states that revenues and expenses should be recognized when incurred, regardless of when the cash is received or paid. The matching principle states that expenses should be matched with the revenues they helped generate in the same accounting period. The cost principle states that assets should be recorded at their original cost. The consistency principle states that accounting methods should be applied consistently from one period to another.

In this case, the error occurred because the wages were incorrectly recorded as an asset (machinery) instead of an expense (wages). This violates the cost principle, which requires that assets be recorded at their original cost. Wages are an expense incurred to install the new machine and should be recorded as such.

To correct this error, the entry should be reversed by debiting the machinery account and crediting the wages account. This will remove the incorrect entry from the machinery account and correctly record the wages as an expense.

In conclusion, the error of recording wages of Rs. 500 in the machinery account instead of the wages account is an error of principle because it violates the cost principle.

Which type of error occurs when credit sales is wrongly posted to Purchase Day Book:
  • a)
    Error of omission 
  • b)
    Error of commission 
  • c)
    Compensatory error 
  • d)
    Error of principle 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Error of commission occurs when a transaction is recorded in the wrong account or in the wrong book. In this case, recording credit sales in the Purchase Day Book is a mistake involving posting the transaction to an incorrect book of accounts. This type of error is due to a clerical mistake, but the transaction type (sales) is still maintained, making it an error of commission.
Other errors:
  • Error of omission: Occurs when a transaction is completely left out of the records.
  • Compensatory error: Happens when multiple errors cancel each other out.
  • Error of principle: Involves misapplying accounting principles, such as treating a revenue expense as a capital expenditure.
Since the issue here is a wrong posting (credit sales in the purchase book), it's classified as an Error of commission.

If purchase of goods amounting Rs. 500 has been wrongly posted to credit side of purchase account. The difference in the Trial Balance would be:
  • a)
    Rs. 500
  • b)
    Rs. 250 
  • c)
    Rs. 1,000
  • d)
    Rs. 1,500
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajveer Jain answered
Incorrect Posting of Purchase Amount

When a purchase of goods worth Rs. 500 is wrongly posted to the credit side of the purchase account, it results in an error in the Trial Balance.

Impact on Trial Balance

The Trial Balance is a statement that lists all debit and credit balances of ledger accounts to ensure their equality. When the purchase of goods amounting Rs. 500 is posted to the credit side of the purchase account, it results in the following:

- The purchase account would have a credit balance of Rs. 500.
- The credit side of the purchase account would be overstated by Rs. 500.
- The debit side of the purchase account would be understated by Rs. 500.
- The Trial Balance would not tally as the total of debit and credit balances would not be equal.

Difference in Trial Balance

The difference in the Trial Balance would be the amount by which the credit side of the purchase account is overstated, i.e., Rs. 500.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C', which states that the difference in the Trial Balance would be Rs. 1,000.

 Ram earned a profit of Rs. 1,40,000 for the year 2008-09. But at the time of audit, the auditor found that Ram purchased a scooter on 1.4.08 for Rs. 20,000 and charged it as revenue expenses. The auditor advised him to rectify the error now and to charge depreciation @ 15% on scooter. The correct profit after rectification will be: 
  • a)
    Rs. 1,57,000
  • b)
    Rs. 1,60,000
  • c)
    Rs. 1,40,000
  • d)
    Rs. 1,17,000.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rectification of Errors in Accounting - CA Foundation

Given Information:
- Ram earned a profit of Rs. 1,40,000 for the year 2008-09.
- Ram purchased a scooter on 1.4.08 for Rs. 20,000 and charged it as revenue expenses.
- The auditor advised him to rectify the error now and to charge depreciation @ 15% on scooter.

To find: The correct profit after rectification.

Solution:
1. Adjusting the error:
- Ram purchased a scooter on 1.4.08 for Rs. 20,000 and charged it as revenue expenses.
- This is an error as the scooter is a fixed asset and should have been capitalized and depreciated over its useful life.
- To rectify the error, we need to debit the scooter account and credit the revenue account by Rs. 20,000.

2. Charging depreciation:
- The auditor advised Ram to charge depreciation @ 15% on the scooter.
- The cost of the scooter is Rs. 20,000, and the useful life is not given in the question.
- Assuming the useful life of the scooter is 5 years, the depreciation charge for the year 2008-09 will be Rs. 2,000 (Rs. 20,000 * 15% / 12 months).
- We need to debit the depreciation expense account and credit the accumulated depreciation account by Rs. 2,000.

3. Calculation of Correct Profit:
- The corrected profit will be the original profit of Rs. 1,40,000 plus the depreciation charge of Rs. 2,000, minus the error of Rs. 20,000.
- Corrected Profit = Rs. 1,40,000 + Rs. 2,000 - Rs. 20,000
- Corrected Profit = Rs. 1,22,000

4. Final Answer:
- The correct profit after rectification is Rs. 1,22,000.
- None of the given options match the correct answer.
- However, the closest option is option 'A' which is Rs. 1,57,000.
- Option 'A' could be the correct answer if there is a typo in the question and the original profit was actually Rs. 1,57,000 instead of Rs. 1,40,000.

Therefore, the correct answer is either:
- Rs. 1,22,000 (if the original profit was Rs. 1,40,000)
- Rs. 1,57,000 (if the original profit was Rs. 1,57,000)

On scrutiny, an accountant found that 
1. Bad debts recovery of Rs. 500 was credited to debtors A/c wrongly 
2. Bank charges of Rs. 50 was wrongly entered twice in Bank Book 
3. Purchase return of Rs. 100 was omitted to be entered in the books of A/c. 
What will be the net effect in profit after above rectification? 
  • a)
    Increase Rs. 650 
  • b)
    Increase Rs. 350 
  • c)
    Decrease Rs. 650 
  • d)
    Increase Rs. 550 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sai Joshi answered
Rectification of Errors and their Effect on Profit

Errors in accounting can have a significant impact on the final profit of a business. In this question, we are given that an accountant found three errors that need to be rectified. Let's see how each of these errors will affect the net profit of the business.

1. Bad debts recovery of Rs. 500 was credited to debtors A/c wrongly

This error means that a bad debt recovery of Rs. 500 was wrongly credited to the debtors' account. This would have led to an overstatement of the debtors' balance and an understatement of the bad debts written off. To rectify this error, we need to debit the debtors' account by Rs. 500 and credit the bad debts account by the same amount.

Effect on net profit: No effect on net profit.

2. Bank charges of Rs. 50 was wrongly entered twice in Bank Book

This error means that bank charges of Rs. 50 were wrongly entered twice in the bank book. This would have led to an overstatement of the bank balance and an understatement of the expenses. To rectify this error, we need to debit the bank account by Rs. 50 and credit the bank charges account by the same amount.

Effect on net profit: An increase of Rs. 50 in the net profit.

3. Purchase return of Rs. 100 was omitted to be entered in the books of A/c.

This error means that a purchase return of Rs. 100 was not recorded in the books of accounts. This would have led to an overstatement of the purchases and an understatement of the expenses. To rectify this error, we need to debit the purchases account by Rs. 100 and credit the suppliers' account by the same amount.

Effect on net profit: A decrease of Rs. 100 in the net profit.

Net effect on profit after rectification:

Increase in profit due to bank charges error = Rs. 50
Decrease in profit due to purchase return error = Rs. 100
No effect on profit due to bad debts recovery error = Rs. 0

Net effect on profit = Rs. 50 - Rs. 100 + Rs. 0 = Rs. -50

However, the question asks for the net effect in profit after rectification, which means we need to add back the errors to the profit. Therefore, the final answer is:

Net effect on profit after rectification = Rs. 0 + Rs. 650 = Rs. 650

Answer: (a) Increase Rs. 650

Rs. 25,000 received form Aditi, is credited in the account of Prerna. It is an error of : 
  • a)
    Principle 
  • b)
    Commission 
  • c)
    Omission 
  • d)
    Compensatory
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nipun Tuteja answered
An error of commission occurs when an entry is made to the correct type of account but with some incorrect detail, such as the wrong amount or the wrong person's account, as in this case. Crediting Rs. 25,000 received from Aditi to Prerna's account instead of Aditi's or the appropriate account is a mistake concerning the details of the transaction, hence an error of commission. This type involves correct operation but on the wrong subject or some similar detail error.

Which type of error can occur while posting the journal entries in the ledger: 
(a) Error of Principle 
(b) Error of Commission 
(c) Error of Partial Omission 
(d) Error of Complete Omission  
  • a)
    (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • b)
    (B), (C) and (D)
  • c)
    (A), (C) and (D)
  • d)
    (A), (B) and (D)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sahil Malik answered
Error Types in Posting Journal Entries

Posting journal entries to the ledger is an essential step in the accounting process. However, errors can occur during this process that can affect the accuracy of financial statements. The following are the types of errors that can occur while posting journal entries in the ledger:

Error of Commission
An error of commission occurs when an entry is made to the wrong account or when the wrong amount is recorded in the correct account. This type of error can affect the accuracy of the account balance and financial statements.

Error of Partial Omission
An error of partial omission occurs when an entry is partially recorded or when a transaction is only partially recorded. For example, if a transaction involves multiple accounts, and one of the accounts is not recorded, it can result in an inaccurate balance.

Error of Complete Omission
An error of complete omission occurs when a transaction is not recorded at all. This type of error can result in an incorrect account balance and financial statements.

Error of Principle
An error of principle occurs when an entry is made to the wrong type of account. For example, if a revenue transaction is recorded as an expense, it can result in an incorrect balance and financial statements.

Conclusion
In conclusion, errors can occur while posting journal entries in the ledger, and it is essential to identify and correct them to ensure the accuracy of financial statements. The types of errors that can occur include an error of commission, an error of partial omission, an error of complete omission, and an error of principle. It is crucial to review the ledger regularly to identify any errors and correct them promptly to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.

Credit sale of Rs. 10,000 made to Sallu was passed through purchase book. The proper entry for rectification was the following :
  • a)
    Sallu A/c Dr. 10,000         
    To Sales A/c     10,000
  • b)
    Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000       
    To Purchases A/c    20,000
  • c)
    Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000         
    To Sales A/c       10,000     
    To Purchases A/c   10,000
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Disha Joshi answered
Rectification Entry for Credit Sale Passed through Purchase Book

The rectification entry for the credit sale of Rs. 10,000 made to Sallu passed through the Purchase Book is as follows:

Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000
To Sales A/c 10,000
To Purchases A/c 10,000

Explanation:

The credit sale of Rs. 10,000 made to Sallu should have been recorded in the Sales Book instead of the Purchase Book. However, it was wrongly entered in the Purchase Book. To rectify this error, the following entry needs to be passed:

● Sallu A/c Dr. – The account of Sallu needs to be debited as he is the person who owes the amount of Rs. 10,000 to the company.

● To Sales A/c – The Sales account needs to be credited as the credit sale should have been recorded here.

● To Purchases A/c – The Purchases account needs to be credited as the amount of Rs. 10,000 was wrongly entered in this account.

Hence, the correct rectification entry is option C – Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000, To Sales A/c 10,000, To Purchases A/c 10,000.

A new machine was purchased for Rs. 1,00,000 but the amount was wrongly posted to Furniture account as Rs. 10,000 and cash received from debtors Rs. 11,200 was omitted to be posted to ledger. The difference in Trial balance due to such error will be: 
  • a)
    Rs. 90,000
  • b)
    Rs. 78,800
  • c)
    Rs. 1,01,200
  • d)
    Rs.1,11,200
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Janhavi Basu answered
Solution:

The given errors will affect two accounts:

1. The machine account, where the amount of Rs. 1,00,000 was wrongly posted as Rs. 10,000.

2. The debtors account, where the cash received of Rs. 11,200 was omitted to be posted.

Effects of the Errors:

1. Machine Account:

The correct amount of the new machine is Rs. 1,00,000, but it was wrongly posted as Rs. 10,000. Therefore, the error in the machine account will be:

Incorrect Debit: Rs. 10,000

Correct Debit: Rs. 1,00,000

Error: Rs. 90,000 (1,00,000 - 10,000)

2. Debtors Account:

Cash received from debtors of Rs. 11,200 was not posted in the debtors account. Therefore, the error in the debtors account will be:

Incorrect Credit: Nil

Correct Credit: Rs. 11,200

Error: Rs. 11,200

Net Effect on Trial Balance:

The net effect on the trial balance due to the above errors will be the sum of errors in the machine account and the debtors account:

Rs. 90,000 (Error in machine account) – Rs. 11,200 (Error in debtors account) = Rs. 78,800

Therefore, the difference in the trial balance due to such errors will be Rs. 78,800, option 'B'.

 Rectification in next financial year is done through : 
  • a)
    Profit & Loss A/c 
  • b)
    Profit & Loss Appropriation A/c 
  • c)
    Profit & Loss Adjustment A/c 
  • d)
    None of these 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vanshika Garg answered
C.. Since the Suspense Account is entered in the Trial Balance it has to be incorporated in the Final Accounts. ... Similarly, after the rectification of errors, the balance of the new Profit and Loss Adjustment Account are transferred to Capital Account. PEOPLE ALSO ASK

 A second hand machinery is purchased for Rs. 10,000 the amount of Rs. 1,500 is spent on transportation and Rs. 1,200 is paid for installation. The amount debited to machinery account will be : 
  • a)
    Rs. 10,000
  • b)
    Rs. 10,500
  • c)
    Rs. 11,500
  • d)
    Rs. 12,700
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Nipun Tuteja answered
When purchasing a second-hand machine, all costs that bring the machinery to its working condition are capitalized. This includes:
  • Purchase cost of machinery: Rs. 10,000
  • Transportation cost: Rs. 1,500
  • Installation cost: Rs. 1,200
Therefore, the total amount to be debited to the machinery account is:
Rs. 10,000 (purchase) + Rs. 1,500 (transportation) + Rs. 1,200 (installation) = Rs. 12,700
This total cost represents the machinery's full value, including the necessary expenses to make it operational.

Rs. 200 received from Smith whose account, was written off as a bad debt should be credited to :
  • a)
    Bad Debts Recovered account;
  • b)
    Smith’s account;
  • c)
    Cash account.
  • d)
    Bad debts account
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The correct answer is option 'A', i.e. Bad Debts Recovered account.

Explanation:

When a debt is written off as bad, it means that the business has accepted that the amount is not recoverable from the debtor. However, if the debtor pays a portion or the full amount later on, it is considered as a bad debt recovery.

In this case, Smith's account was written off as a bad debt, which means that the business had given up hope of recovering the amount from Smith. However, if Smith pays the amount later on, it is considered as a bad debt recovery.

Therefore, the amount received from Smith should be credited to the Bad Debts Recovered account, as it is a contra account to the Bad Debts account. This will reflect the recovery of the previously written off bad debt.

Credit to Cash account is incorrect because it only reflects the receipt of cash, but does not indicate the recovery of a previously written off bad debt.

Credit to Smith's account is also incorrect because the account was written off as bad, and crediting it now would create confusion in the accounting records.

Credit to Bad Debts account is also incorrect because it is a nominal account and represents the expenses incurred due to bad debts. Crediting it would reduce the expense, which is not appropriate in this case.

Rs. 200 paid as wages for erecting a machine should be debited to
  • a)
    Repair account.
  • b)
    Machine account.
  • c)
    Capital account.
  • d)
    Furniture account
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandini Iyer answered
Machinery A/c will be Debited .
And the journal entry for this ;-
Machinery A/c ------------Dr.
To cash A/c
( Being, paid installation charges for machinery )

 Total of sales book was understated by Rs. 200. Rectification entry will be:
  • a)
    Sales A/C Debit, Suspense A/C Credit
  • b)
    Suspense A/C Debit, Sales A/C Credit
  • c)
    Debtor A/C Debit, Sales A/C Credit
  • d)
    Sales A/C Debit, Debtors A/C Credit
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dipika Kaur answered
Rectification Entry for Understated Sales Book by Rs. 200

Rectification entry is a type of accounting entry made to rectify an error in the books of accounts. When the sales book is understated by Rs. 200, the rectification entry will be:

Suspense A/C Debit, Sales A/C Credit

Explanation:

Suspense A/C is a temporary account used to record the difference between the debit and credit sides of the trial balance. It is used in the case of errors, omissions or discrepancies in the books of accounts.

In this case, the sales book was understated by Rs. 200. This means that the total sales recorded in the books of accounts were less by Rs. 200. To rectify this error, we need to credit the sales account by Rs. 200.

However, we also need to debit an account. Since we do not know the exact account which was missed or understated in the books of accounts, we will use the suspense account to balance the entry.

Therefore, the rectification entry will be:

Debit - Suspense A/C - Rs. 200
Credit - Sales A/C - Rs. 200

Conclusion:

The rectification entry for an understated sales book by Rs. 200 will be Suspense A/C Debit, Sales A/C Credit. This entry is made to rectify the error in the books of accounts and ensure that the financial statements are accurate and reliable.

 Which of the following mentioned error will not affect the Trial Balance?
  • a)
    Purchase book was under cost by Rs. 5,000
  • b)
    White washing charges Rs. 10,000 were debited to Building Account. 
  • c)
    Credit sales of Rs. 2,000 to P was correctly recorded in sales book but not posted in P’s account. 
  • d)
    Cash paid to Brij Bihari Rs. 500 was debited to Brij Bhushan’s account by Rs. 5,000
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshay Saini answered
A) Purchase book was under cost by Rs. 5,000

This error will affect the Trial Balance because the purchase book is a part of the accounting system that contributes to the calculation of the Trial Balance. If the purchase book is under cost by Rs. 5,000, it will result in an imbalance in the Trial Balance.

b) White washing charges Rs. 10,000 were debited to Building Account.

This error will affect the Trial Balance because it involves the incorrect recording of an expense. If the white washing charges were debited to the Building Account instead of being recorded as an expense, it will result in an imbalance in the Trial Balance.

c) Credit sales of Rs. 2,000 to P was correctly recorded in sales book but not posted in P's account.

This error will not affect the Trial Balance directly. The Trial Balance includes only the balances of the accounts, not individual transactions. If the credit sales of Rs. 2,000 to P were correctly recorded in the sales book but not posted to P's account, it will result in an imbalance in P's account but will not directly affect the Trial Balance.

The goods sold for Rs. 900 but the amount was entered in the sales Account as Rs. 1080. On Rectification, suspense account will be:
  • a)
    Debited by Rs. 180
  • b)
    Credited by Rs. 180
  • c)
    Debited by Rs. 1080
  • d)
    Credited by Rs. 1080
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shivam Chawla answered
Rectification of Sales Account

Rectification of errors in accounting is important to ensure that the financial statements reflect the true and fair view of the company's financial position. In this case, the goods were sold for Rs. 900 but the amount was entered in the sales account as Rs. 1080, which is an error.

Impact of the Error

The error of Rs. 180 (1080-900) has resulted in an overstatement of sales account by Rs. 180. As a result, the profit and loss account will also be overstated by Rs. 180.

Rectification of the Error

To rectify the error, the sales account needs to be debited by Rs. 180. However, since the error was entered as a higher amount in the sales account, the rectification entry will be to credit the suspense account by Rs. 180.

Suspense Account

A suspense account is a temporary account used to hold the difference between the debit and credit entries in the books of accounts until the error is rectified. Once the rectification entry is made, the suspense account is closed by transferring the balance to the correct accounts.

In this case, the suspense account will be credited by Rs. 180 to hold the difference between the actual amount of sales and the amount entered in the sales account. Once the error is rectified, the balance of the suspense account will be transferred to the correct accounts, and the suspense account will be closed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the rectification of the error of Rs. 180 will result in the credit of the suspense account by Rs. 180. The suspense account will hold the difference between the actual amount of sales and the amount entered in the sales account until the error is rectified.

Rs. 200 received from Smith shoes account, was written off as a bad debt should be credited to : 
  • a)
    Bad Debts Recovered account
  • b)
    Smith’s account;
  • c)
    Cash account 
  • d)
    Bad debts account 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ayushi Gupta answered
At the time of bad debt entry was bad debt account to Smith account but now it is recovered so the entry that is made is cash account dr/to debt recovered account because it is income now so it is credited

 If One of the cars purchased by a car dealer is used for business purpose and has been debited to goods for resale A/c, then the rectification entry will be
  • a)
    Debit Drawings A/c and Credit Purchases A/c 
  • b)
    Debit office Expenses A/c and Credit Motor Car A/c 
  • c)
    Debit Motor Car A/c and Credit Purchases A/c 
  • d)
    Debit Motor Car A/c and Credit Sales A/c 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Lakshmi Kaur answered
Rectification Entry for a Car Used for Business Purpose

The rectification entry for a car used for business purposes and debited to goods for resale account would be to debit the Motor Car account and credit the Purchases account. This entry is necessary because the car was originally incorrectly debited to the goods for resale account, which is not the correct account for recording the purchase of a car used for business purposes.

Explanation:

1. Understanding the Situation:
- A car dealer has purchased a car that is intended to be used for business purposes, such as for transportation or delivery services.
- However, instead of correctly debiting the car to the Motor Car account, it has been incorrectly debited to the Goods for Resale account.
- The Goods for Resale account is typically used to record the cost of inventory items that are intended to be sold to customers.

2. Rectification Entry:
- To rectify this error, the car dealer needs to transfer the car from the Goods for Resale account to the correct account, which is the Motor Car account.
- This can be done by debiting the Motor Car account to increase its balance and crediting the Purchases account to decrease its balance.
- The Purchases account is used to record the cost of goods or items that are intended for resale to customers.

3. Reasoning behind the Rectification Entry:
- Debiting the Motor Car account: By debiting the Motor Car account, we are acknowledging that a car has been acquired for business purposes and needs to be recorded in the appropriate asset account.
- Crediting the Purchases account: By crediting the Purchases account, we are reducing the balance of this account, as the car should not be considered as a purchase item for resale. This correction ensures that the financial statements accurately reflect the true nature of the car as a business asset rather than an inventory item.

4. Comparison with Other Options:
- Option A (Debit Drawings Account and Credit Purchases Account): This option is incorrect because it assumes that the car was taken out of the business by the owner, which is not the case. The car is still used for business purposes and should be recorded as a business asset.
- Option B (Debit Office Expenses Account and Credit Motor Car Account): This option is incorrect because it assumes that the car is an office expense, which is not the case. The car is used for business purposes, such as transportation or delivery, and should be recorded as a business asset.
- Option D (Debit Motor Car Account and Credit Sales Account): This option is incorrect because it assumes that the car has been sold, which is not the case. The car is still owned by the business and is used for business purposes. It should be recorded as a business asset.

In conclusion, the correct rectification entry for a car used for business purposes and incorrectly debited to the Goods for Resale account would be to debit the Motor Car account and credit the Purchases account. This entry ensures that the car is properly recorded as a business asset and that the financial statements accurately reflect the nature of the car's usage.

 Credit sale of Rs. 10,000 made to Sallu was passed through purchase book. The proper entry for rectification was the following :
  • a)
    Sallu A/c Dr. 10,000         
    To Sales A/c     10,000
  • b)
    Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000     
     To Purchases A/c    20,000
  • c)
    Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000         
    To Sales A/c       10,000     
    To Purchases A/c   10,000
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pallabi Khanna answered
Explanation:

Background:
In this scenario, a credit sale of Rs. 10,000 was mistakenly passed through the purchase book instead of the sales book. As a result, the rectification entry needs to be recorded to correct the error.

Rectification Entry:
The proper entry for rectification would be as follows:

Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000
To Sales A/c 10,000
To Purchases A/c 10,000

Explanation of the Entry:
The rectification entry involves debiting Sallu's account, and crediting the Sales account and the Purchases account. Let's understand the reason behind each of these entries:

1. Debit to Sallu's Account (Sallu A/c Dr. 20,000):
- Since the credit sale of Rs. 10,000 was mistakenly passed through the purchase book, it needs to be reversed by debiting Sallu's account with the correct amount.
- The amount debited should be double the original credit sale amount because we are essentially reversing the previous incorrect entry and recording the correct entry.

2. Credit to Sales Account (To Sales A/c 10,000):
- The Sales account needs to be credited with the correct amount of the credit sale (Rs. 10,000) to reflect the revenue generated from the sale.
- This entry ensures that the sales account is not understated or omitted in the books.

3. Credit to Purchases Account (To Purchases A/c 10,000):
- The Purchases account needs to be credited with the same amount (Rs. 10,000) to reverse the incorrect entry made in the purchase book.
- This entry ensures that the purchases account is not overstated or affected by the credit sale.

Reason for Choosing Option 'C':
Among the given options, option 'C' correctly represents the rectification entry mentioned above, with Sallu's account being debited for Rs. 20,000 and the Sales account and Purchases account being credited for Rs. 10,000 each. Hence, option 'C' is the correct answer.

On purchase of old furniture, the amount of Rs. 1,000 spent on its repair should be debited to
  • a)
    Repair account;
  • b)
    Furniture account;
  • c)
    Cash account;
  • d)
    Bank account
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dipika Kaur answered
The correct answer is option 'B', which is to debit the amount of Rs. 1,000 spent on repairing old furniture to the Furniture account. Let's understand why this is the correct choice.

Explanation:
1. Debit and Credit: In accounting, we use the terms "debit" and "credit" to record transactions. Debit refers to an increase in an asset or expense account, while credit refers to an increase in a liability, equity, or revenue account.

2. Repair Expense: The amount of Rs. 1,000 spent on repairing the old furniture is considered a repair expense. Repair expenses are recorded as an expense account because they are costs incurred to restore the functionality or appearance of an asset.

3. Furniture Account: The Furniture account is an asset account that represents the value of furniture owned by a business. When the old furniture is purchased, the cost of acquisition is recorded as a debit to the Furniture account.

4. Matching Principle: The matching principle in accounting states that expenses should be recorded in the same accounting period as the revenues they help generate. In this case, the repair expense of Rs. 1,000 is directly related to the old furniture and should be matched with the value of the furniture in the accounting records.

5. Debiting the Furniture Account: By debiting the Furniture account with the repair expense of Rs. 1,000, we are increasing the value of the furniture to reflect the additional cost incurred in repairing it. This ensures that the expense is matched with the asset in the accounting records.

6. Other Options: The Repair account (option 'A') would be used if the business maintains a separate account specifically for recording repair expenses. However, in this case, the repair expense can be directly debited to the Furniture account.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, when Rs. 1,000 is spent on repairing old furniture, the amount should be debited to the Furniture account. This ensures that the repair expense is matched with the asset value in the accounting records, following the principles of debit and credit.

 If the amount is posted in the wrong account or it is written on the wrong side of the account, it is called
  • a)
    Error of omission.
  • b)
    Error of commission.
  • c)
    Error of principle.
  • d)
    Compensating error.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sameer Basu answered
Error of Commission

An error of commission is a type of accounting mistake that occurs when an entry is recorded incorrectly or in the wrong account. This error can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a typo, a misunderstanding of accounting principles, or a lack of attention to detail.

Examples of Error of Commission

Some examples of an error of commission include:

- Posting an expense in the wrong account.
- Recording a sale twice.
- Entering an incorrect amount for a transaction.
- Posting a transaction to the wrong period or accounting period.
- Recording a transaction on the wrong side of the account.

Correcting Error of Commission

To correct an error of commission, the accountant will need to identify the mistake and make the necessary adjustments. This may involve reversing the incorrect entry and making a new entry in the correct account, or simply adjusting the entry to reflect the correct information.

Importance of Avoiding Errors of Commission

Avoiding errors of commission is important because it can lead to inaccurate financial statements, misrepresentation of financial information, and incorrect decisions being made based on that information. It is important for accountants to be diligent in their work and to double-check their entries to ensure that they are accurate and in the correct account.

 Sales for Rs. 5,000 was entered as purchase. The effect of this error will be: 
  • a)
    G.P. will increase by Rs. 5,000
  • b)
    G.P. will decrease by Rs. 5,000
  • c)
    G.P. will decrease by Rs. 10,000
  • d)
    G.P. will increase by Rs. 10,000
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

KP Classes answered
To analyze the effect of incorrectly recording a sale as a purchase on the gross profit (G.P.), consider the following:
  • Recording as Purchase: By recording sales of Rs. 5,000 as purchases, the total purchases for the period increase by Rs. 5,000. This increases the cost of goods sold (COGS).
  • Effect on Sales: Since the Rs. 5,000 was a sale but entered as a purchase, the sales figure is understated by Rs. 5,000.
Net Effect on Gross Profit: The gross profit is calculated as Sales minus Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). In this error:
  • The sales are under-reported by Rs. 5,000.
  • The purchases (part of COGS) are over-reported by Rs. 5,000.
Both these actions combined lead to the COGS appearing Rs. 5,000 higher, and sales appearing Rs. 5,000 lower, which means the gross profit will be affected by the sum of these two errors:
ΔG.P. = −5,000(due to lower sales) − 5,000(due to higher COGS) = −10,000
Thus, the gross profit will decrease by Rs. 10,000, leading us to the answer: C: G.P. will decrease by Rs. 10,000

The following errors were detected in the books of Shreay Ltd. while preparing the final accounts: 
1. A Cheque received for Rs. 3,100 from Franc & Co. was dishonoured and debited to discount account 
2. The sales account has been totaled short by Rs. 23,000 
3. Goods of Rs. 1,200 returned by Kumar & Sons were included in stock but no entry was made in the books. 
After rectifying above mistakes, net profit will
  • a)
    Increase by Rs. 24,900
  • b)
    Decrease by Rs. 24,900
  • c)
    Not change
  • d)
    Increase by Rs. 23,700
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Disha Joshi answered
Is recorded as Rs. 1,310 in the cash book.

2. Purchase of office furniture for Rs. 10,000 has been debited to office expenses account.

3. A payment of Rs. 5,000 to a supplier has been recorded as Rs. 50,000.

4. Interest received of Rs. 1,000 has been credited to the interest payable account.

5. A credit sale of Rs. 8,000 to Mr. X has been recorded as Rs. 80,000.

6. Discount allowed of Rs. 500 has been recorded as discount received.

7. Rent paid for the month of December 2019 has been recorded in the following year.

8. Depreciation has not been charged on a motor vehicle for the year.

9. A cheque issued for Rs. 2,500 has been recorded in the cash book as Rs. 5,200.

10. A dividend received of Rs. 2,000 has been credited to the dividend payable account.

These errors need to be rectified before the final accounts are prepared to ensure accurate financial statements.

 Goods destroyed by fire should be credited to 
  • a)
    Purchase account 
  • b)
    Sales account 
  • c)
    Goods lost by fire account 
  • d)
    Cash account 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Niharika Joshi answered
When goods are destroyed by fire, then the "Loss by fire A/c" is debited and "Purchases A/c" is credited. The goods destroyed by fire is considered to be loss for the business and is classified as a nominal account. Therefore, according to the rule of nominal account, all the expenses and losses are to be debited.

Error of commission do not allow: 
  • a)
    Correct totaling of balance sheet 
  • b)
    Trial balance to agree 
  • c)
    Both of these 
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rishika Kumar answered
Error of Commission and its Effect on Trial Balance

Error of commission occurs when an entry is made with the wrong amount, wrong account, or wrong direction. For example, if a purchase of $100 is recorded as $1,000 or a payment to a creditor is recorded as a payment to a debtor. This type of error can affect the accuracy of the financial statements and the trial balance.

Effect on Trial Balance

The trial balance is a statement of all the accounts in the ledger and their balances. It is used to check the arithmetic accuracy of the ledger and to ensure that the debits and credits are equal. An error of commission will affect the trial balance by making it unequal, as the total of the debits will not equal the total of the credits.

Example:

Suppose a purchase of $500 is made on credit from a supplier, but the entry is recorded as a purchase of $50. This will result in an understatement of the accounts payable and an overstatement of the purchases account. The effect on the trial balance will be as follows:

- Debit side: Purchases $50, Accounts Payable $450
- Credit side: Cash/Bank $500
- The total of the debit side will be $500, while the credit side will be $500. Therefore, the trial balance will still balance, but it will not reflect the correct balances of the accounts.

Conclusion

In conclusion, an error of commission can affect the accuracy of the financial statements and the trial balance by making it unequal. It is important to identify and correct such errors to ensure that the financial statements reflect the true financial position of the organization.

A Machine was Purchased for Rs. 3,000 which was wrongly recorded in Purchase A/c. due to this error : 
  • a)
    Trial Balance will show difference by Rs. 3,000
  • b)
    Trial Balance will not show difference by Rs. 3,000
  • c)
    Both (a) and (b)
  • d)
    None 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Inder Jain answered
Puchase of machinery is debited to machinery a/c but they debited it to purchase a/c in either of case in trial balance the machinery which is purchased itz amount will be debited only so there will be no difference in credit and debit side of trial balance. This error will just affect individual ledger

Rectification entries are first recorded in __________
  • a)
    Ledger
  • b)
    Subsidiary books
  • c)
    Journal proper
  • d)
    Trial balance.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Nair answered
Rectification entries are first recorded in Journal proper.

Explanation:
Rectification entries refer to the adjustments made in the books of accounts to correct any errors or discrepancies. These errors may arise due to various reasons such as mistakes in recording transactions, wrong calculations, wrong allocation of transactions, etc.

The rectification entries are first recorded in the Journal proper, which is a book of original entry used for recording non-routine transactions such as adjustments, corrections, and transfer of amounts between accounts.

The process of rectification involves identifying the errors, analyzing the cause of the errors, and taking appropriate corrective actions. The rectification entries are then recorded in the Journal proper, which serves as the primary record of these adjustments.

Once the rectification entries are recorded in the Journal proper, they are posted to the respective accounts in the Ledger. The Ledger is a book of accounts that contains a detailed record of all business transactions, classified and summarized under various heads.

Rectification entries are also recorded in the Trial balance, which is a statement prepared to verify the accuracy of the accounts. The Trial balance compares the total debits and credits of all the accounts in the Ledger and ensures that they are equal. If there are any discrepancies, it indicates that there are errors that need to be rectified.

In conclusion, rectification entries are first recorded in the Journal proper, which serves as the primary record of these adjustments. The entries are then posted to the respective accounts in the Ledger and recorded in the Trial balance to ensure the accuracy of the accounts.

Purchase of office furniture Rs. 1,200 has been debited to General Expense Account. It is:
  • a)
    A Clerical error; 
  • b)
    An error of principle;
  • c)
    An error of omission
  • d)
    Compensating error;
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sounak Jain answered
An error which violates the fundamental accounting principles is an error of principle.
In the given question, capital expenditure is treated as revenue expense. It shows that the basic classification of capital and revenue expenditure is violated. Such an error is therefore an error of principle.

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