Accounting and Finance Questions

Q:

What opportunities does a financial downturn present to financiers?

Answer

In a market where the value of assets is falling, known as a bear market, traders might consider taking short positions, that is, borrowing assets they don’t own, selling them, and buying them back to return them at a later date when their price has fallen. Meanwhile, those working in asset management or M&A might consider, or advise clients to consider, snapping up undervalued assets.

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what type of account appear on a post closing trial balance?

Answer

The types of accounts that appear on the post-closing trial balance are the permanent accounts, Assets, Liability and Owner's capital. Permanent accounts is also called real accounts.

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Subject: Accounts Payable

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Q:

A debit signifies a decrease in

A) revenues B) liability
C) owner's equity D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:
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How Would You Assist an Employee Whose Tax Withholdings Are Inaccurate?

Answer

This question illustrates whether the applicant has experience changing employee income tax withholding amounts. The applicant should be able to describe the necessary forms to use and the process for changing the information in the payroll system.

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What is the difference between billable and non-billable expenses?

Answer

The terms Billable and Non-Billable expenses are normally associated with say a consultancy company where they bill consultants out to their clients. Therefore Billable expenses will be paid by the client whereas Non-billable will be paid by your employer. What's included in both is subject to the contract your company has with their client.

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Q:

RBI controls the commercial banks through

A) Calling for returns and other information B) Periodic inspection of banks
C) Follow up action D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:
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How Would You Handle an Employee Who Fails to Report Time Records Before the Payroll Deadline?

Answer

Employees who do not complete their required payroll forms make the payroll administrator's job more challenging. Asking this question allows the applicant to explain how she would handle this to ensure the worker still gets paid.

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 Which is the largest foreign bank in India   ?

A) HDFC Bank B) American Express Bank Ltd
C) DBS Bank Ltd D) Standard Chartered Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Standard Chartered Bank

Explanation:

Standard Chartered Bank 
Standard Chartered Bank have been operating in India since 1858.

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