Name the various categories of accounting package.
1) Ready to use Software : A variety of readymade softwares is available in the market. These softwares are for users at large and are not developed according to the requirements of any specific user. Most popular readymade softwares available in the market are Tally, Ex. Busy etc.
2) Customised Software : The term ‘Customised Software’ means making changes in the ready to use Software so as to suit the specific requirements of the user. Any readymade software can be changed according to the needs and specifications of the user. However, the cost of installation of Customised softwares are high because the cost of change is to be paid by the user.
3) Tailor-made Software : The term ‘tailor-made software’ means developing a software according to the needs and specifications of the user. These softwares are not available off-the-shelf.
Describe the various types of accounting software along with their advantages and limitations.
State the four basic requirements of a database applications.
‘Computerised Accounting Systems are best form of accounting system’. Do you agree? Comment.
Define a computerised accounting system. Distinguish between a manual and computerised accounting system.
Database is implemented using ........
‘Accounting software is an integral part of the computerised accounting system’ Explain. Briefly list the generic considerations before sourcing an accounting software.
A sequence of actions taken to transform the data into decision useful information is called.......
The framework of storage and processing of data is called as ........
Give examples of two types of operating systems.
Give two examples each of the organisations where ‘ready-to-use’, ‘customised’, and ‘tailored’ accounting packages respectively suitable to perform the accounting activity.
Name any two types of commonly used negotiable instruments.
Why is it necessary to record the adjusting entries in the preparation of final accounts?
State the meaning of incomplete records?
What is ‘Depreciation’?
Briefly state how the cash book is both journal and a ledger.
State the meaning of a trial balance?
Define accounting.
State the different elements of a computer system.
Why is it necessary for accountants to assume that business entity will remain a going concern?
State the need for the preparation of bank reconciliation statement?
State the meaning of a trial balance?
What is ‘Depreciation’?
What is meant by provision for discount on debtors?
Define revenues and expenses?
Give the performa of a Bills Payable Book.
The journal entry to record the sale of services on credit should include:
(a) Debit to debtors and credit to capital.
(b) Debit to cash and Credit to debtors.
(c) Debit to fees income and Credit to debtors.
(d) Debit to debtors and Credit to fees income.
Distinguish between statement of affairs and balance sheet.
Discuss in detail the straight line method and written down value method of depreciation. Distinguish between the two and also give situations where they are useful.
Deepti wants to buy a building for her business today. Which of the following is the relevant data for his decision?
a. Similar business acquired the required building in 2000 for ₹ 10,00,000
b. Building cost details of 2003
c. Building cost details of 1998
d. Similar building cost in August, 2005 ₹ 25,00,000
Which of the following is correct :
(i) Operating Profit = Operating profit – Non-operating expenses – Non-operating incomes
(ii) Operating profit = Net profit + Non-operating Expenses + Non-operating incomes
(iii) Operating profit = Net profit + Non-operating Expenses – Non-operating incomes
(iv) Operating profit = Net profit – Non-operating Expenses + Non-operating incomes