Accounting and Finance Questions

Q:

Which of the following best describes Accounting?

A) is an information system that provides reports to its stakeholders regarding economic activities and the condition of the business B) is used only for filling out tax returns and for financial statements for various types of governmental reporting requirements
C) records economic data but does not communicate the data to users according to any specific rules D) is of no use by individuals outside of the business
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is an information system that provides reports to its stakeholders regarding economic activities and the condition of the business

Explanation:

Accounting is the systematic and comprehensive recording of financial transactions pertaining to a business. 

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Accounting also refers to the process of summarizing, analyzing and reporting these transactions to oversight agencies, regulators and tax collection entities. 

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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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Q:

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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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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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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Subject: Accounts Payable

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Q:

Which type of assets should be capitalized and when expense out?

Answer

Assets are things which is provide service for long duration it may 3 years 4 years or for long period of time.These items capitalize in our account books and charge depreciation in every year according to these rate it may 20 10 100


 

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What is ILOC (Irrevocable Letter Of Credit) ?

Answer

It is a letter of credit or a contractual agreement between financial institute (Bank) and the party to which the letter is handed. The ILOC letter cannot be cancelled under any circumstance and, guarantees the payment to the party. It requires the bank to pay against the drafts meeting all the terms of ILOC. It is valid upto the stated period of time. For example, if a small business wanted to contract with an overseas supplier for a specified item they would come to an agreement on the terms of the sale like quality standards and pricing, and ask their respective banks to open a letter of credit for the transaction. The buyer’s bank would forward the letter of credit to the seller’s bank, where the payment terms would be finalized and the shipment would be made.

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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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