CA NITIN GOEL AS 13 MCQ’S

ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS

MCQ’S

1. The cost of Right shares is

a. added to the cost of investments.
b. subtracted from the cost of investments.
c. no treatment is required.
d. added to cost of investments at market value.

2. Long term investments are carried at

a. fair value.
b. cost less ‘other than temporary’ decline.
c. Cost and market value whichever is less.
d. Cost and market value whichever is higher.

3. Current investments are carried at

a. Fair value.
b. cost.
c. Cost and fair value, whichever is less.
d. Cost and fair value, whichever is higher.

4. A Ltd. acquired 2,000 equity shares of Omega Ltd. on cum-right basis at ₹ 75 per share.
Subsequently, omega Ltd. made a right issue of 1:1 at ₹ 60 per share, which was subscribed
for by A. Total cost of investments at the year- end will be ₹
a. 2,70,000.
b. 1,50,000.
c. 1,20,000.
d. 1,70,000.

5. Cost of investment includes

a. Purchase costs.
b. Brokerage and Stamp duty paid.
c. Both (a) and (b).
d. none of the above.

6. AS 13 Accounting for Investments does not deal with ………………………

a. Operating or finance leases
b. Investments on retirement benefit plans
c. Mutual funds
d. All of Above

7. ……………………….. is the amount obtainable from the sale of an investment in an open market,
net of expenses necessarily to be incurred on or before disposal.
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a. Investments
b. Fair value
c. Market value
d. Mutual Funds

8. As per AS 13, investments are classified as (1) current investment; (2) long term
investment-
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of above

9. If the investments are acquired on cum-right basis and the market value of investments
immediately after their becoming ex-right is lower than the cost for which they were
acquired, then the sale proceeds till the carrying amount becomes equal to the market
value is ………………………. to know cost of investment.
a. Reduced
b. Added
c. No treatment
d. reduced or added depends on the information

10. …………………………………… is an investment in land or buildings that are not intended to be

occupied substantially for use by, or in the operations of, the investing enterprise.
a. Shares
b. Debentures
c. Investment Property
d. Govt. Securities

11. On disposal of an investment, the difference between the carrying amount and the disposal
proceeds, net of expenses, is recognised in the ………………………………
a. Profit and loss statement
b. Realisation Account
c. Investment Account
d. None of the above

12. Mr. X has purchased 10000 10% debentures on 01.12.2023 for ₹ 101 and also paid brokerage
@ 2%. What is the cost of 10% debentures as per AS 13.
a. ₹ 10,10,000
b. ₹ 10,00,000
c. ₹ 10,20,000
d. ₹ 10,30,200

13. X Ltd has issued bonus shares in the ratio of 1:2. Mr Vipin has 500 shares which it has
taken from market @ 135. How many bonus shares is issued by company and what is cost
of bonus share to Mr. Vipin?
a. 500, ₹ 135
b. 250, ₹ 135
c. 250, NIL
d. 500, NIL
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14. On 31.1.2023, Bonus was declared in the ratio of 1: 2. Before and after the record date of
bonus shares, the shares were quoted at ₹ 175 per share and ₹ 90 per share respectively.
On 1.1.2023, Mr. KM has 1000 shares and sold bonus shares to a Broker, who charged 2%
brokerage. Calculate Sale Proceeds of bonus shares.
a. ₹ 88,200
b. ₹ 90,000
c. ₹ 44,100
d. ₹ 45,000

15. Mr. X purchased 1000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each in PW Co. Ltd. for ₹ 75,000 inclusive of
brokerage and stamp duty. He received Bonus shares in the ratio of 1:2. He sold bonus
shares for ₹ 45,000. What is the profit on sale of bonus shares?
a. ₹ 20,000
b. ₹ 25,000
c. ₹ 44,100
d. ₹ 45,000

16. Miss Kalpana has purchased 6000 shares of MN Ltd. on 15.01.2023 and then on 23.03.2023
purchased another 7000 shares. On 30.06.2023 company has issued 8000 bonus shares
to her. MN Ltd has issued right shares on 31.08.2023 in ratio of 3:7 which she subscribed
to the maximum extent. Calculate total number of shares.
a. 21,000
b. 30,000
c. 70,000
d. 13,000

17. Dividends for the year ended 31.3.2023 at the rate of 20% were declared by X Ltd. and
received by Sundari on 31.10.2023. Dividends for 5000 shares acquired by her on 20.6.2023
are to be adjusted against the cost of purchase. X Ltd. has also issued bonus and right
shares. Miss Sundari has received 500 and 700 shares respectively. Initially she has 35000
shares of face value ₹ 10 each purchased at 20 per share. Directors of X Ltd. decided not
to pay dividend on bonus and right shares. How much dividend received is to be
transferred to P&L Account by Sundari?
a. ₹ 70,000
b. ₹ 1,40,000
c. ₹ 80,000
d. ₹ 1,60,000

18. Calculate profit on sale of Bonds. C has purchased 1000 bonds at ₹ 55,000. On 02.02.2023
he sold 200 bonds @ 99 each.
a. ₹ 19,800
b. ₹ 11,000
c. ₹ 8,800
d. None of the above

19. Mr. F has sold 400 debentures @ 98/- ex interest and has also paid brokerage @ 1%. Cost
of debentures ₹ 39,697. Compute Profit or loss on sale of debentures.
a. ₹ 890 Profit
b. ₹ 890 Loss
c. ₹ 889 Profit
d. ₹ 889 Loss
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20. As per AS 13, investments are reclassified from current to long term, transfers are made
at lower of cost and ……………………… on the date of transfer.
a. Carrying amount
b. Fair Value
c. Face Value
d. None of the Above

21. Puvi Nuvi Ltd. has invested in various types of investments?

Particular Cost (₹) Market Value (₹)
Shares 2,10,000 2,25,000
Bond 90,000 88,000
Gold 78,000 72,000
Calculate value of investment at end of year as on 31.03.2024 assuming current investments.
a. ₹ 3,85,000
b. ₹ 3,70,000
c. ₹ 3,78,000
d. ₹ 3,93,000

22. Calculate profit on sale of 500 shares if Mr. Tara has earlier purchased 1000 shares @
120/- each and paid 1% brokerage and 0.50% Stamp duty on purchase. He also received
bonus shares in ratio of 1:2. Sales proceeds of shares are ₹ 48,100.
a. ₹ 7,500
b. ₹ 7,600
c. ₹ 7,700
d. ₹ 7,800

23. If rights are not subscribed for but are sold in the market, the sale proceeds are taken to
the ………………………
a. Profit and Loss Account
b. Realisation Account
c. Investment Account
d. None of the above

24. Any reduction to fair value is debited to profit and loss account, however, if fair value of
investment is increased subsequently, the increase in value of current investment up to
the cost of investment is credited to the ……………………….. (and excess portion, if any, is
ignored).
a. Profit and Loss Account
b. Realisation Account
c. Investment Account
d. None of the above

25. Decide and state on the amount of transfer, based on the following information:
Certain long term investments no longer considered for holding purposes, to be
reclassified as current investments. The original cost of these was ₹ 15 lakhs but had been
written down to ₹ 12 lakhs to recognise other than temporary decline as per AS 13.
a. ₹ 18 Lakhs
b. ₹ 12 Lakhs
c. ₹ 15 Lakhs
d. None of Above
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Answers:
1. (a)
2. (b)
3. (c)
4. (a)
5. (c)
6. (d)
7. (c)
8. (c)
9. (a)
10. (c)
11. (a)
12. (d)
Explanation:
Cost Value (10000 X ₹ 101) ₹ 10,10,000
Add:- Brokerage (2% of ₹ 10,10,000) ₹ 20,200
Cost of 10% debentures purchased on 1.12.2023 ₹ 10,30,200

13. (c)
14. (c)
Explanation:
Sale proceeds of equity shares (bonus) sold on 31st March, 2023 =
(500 X ₹ 90) – (2% of ₹ 45,000) = ₹ 44,100.

15. (a)
Explanation:
Profit on sale of bonus shares = Sales proceeds – Average cost
Sales proceeds = ₹ 45,000
Average cost = (500/1500) X ₹ 75,000 = ₹ 25,000
Profit = ₹ 45,000 – ₹ 25,000 = ₹ 20,000.

16. (b)
Explanation:
Right shares = [(6,000 +7,000 +8,000)/7] X 3 = 9,000 shares
Total No. of shares = 21,000 + 9,000 = 30,000

17. (a)
Explanation:
Dividend received = 35,000 at the beginning × 10 × 20% = ₹ 70,000

18. (c)
Explanation:
Cost of bonds = (55,000/ 1,000) x 200 = 11,000
Sale proceeds = 200 X ₹ 99 = 19,800
Profit element = ₹ 8,800
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19. (d)
Explanation:
Sales price of debentures (400 x 98) 39,200
Less: Brokerage @ 1% (392)
38,808
Less: Cost of Debentures (39,697)
Loss on sale 889

20. (b)
21. (b)
Explanation:
Particulars Cost (₹) Market Value (₹) Lower of Cost or Market Value (₹)
Shares 2,10,000 2,25,000 2,10,000
Bond 90,000 88,000 88,000
Gold 78,000 72,000 72,000
3,70,000

22. (a)
Explanation:
Cost of equity shares purchased = (1,000 X 120) + (1% of 1,20,000) + (½% of 1,20,000) = ₹ 1,21,800
Profit on sale of bonus shares = Sale proceeds – Average cost
Sale proceeds = ₹ 48,100
Average cost = ₹ (1,21,800 /1,500) x 500 = ₹ 40,600
Profit = ₹ 48,100 – ₹ 40,600 = ₹ 7,500.

23. (a)
24. (a)
25. (b)