Correct Answer:
D. Profit before tax or net profit adjusted for non-cash items and working capital changes
The indirect method reconciles profit to net cash from operations.
November 13, 2026 · Accounting and Finance MCQs, Financial Accounting MCQs
The indirect method of preparing the cash flow from operating activities starts with:
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Inherent risk is the susceptibility of an assertion to material misstatement:
A.
After considering all internal controls
B.
Only due to auditor's errors
C.
Before considering any related internal controls
D.
Only in government organizations
Correct answer is:
C. Before considering any related internal controls
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A cash budget shows:
A.
Only credit sales
B.
Profit for the year
C.
Expected cash receipts and payments and the resulting cash balance
D.
Depreciation schedules only
Correct answer is:
C. Expected cash receipts and payments and the resulting cash balance
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Dividend per share is Rs. 5 and market price per share is Rs. 100. The dividend yield is:
A.
20%
B.
0.5%
C.
5%
D.
50%
Correct answer is:
C. 5%
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Value for money in public audit refers to:
A.
Obtaining the best outcome from resources spent, with economy, efficiency and effectiveness
B.
Spending as little as possible regardless of outcome
C.
Spending the entire budget
D.
Maximizing revenue only
Correct answer is:
A. Obtaining the best outcome from resources spent, with economy, efficiency and effectiveness
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Which of the following is an example of a substantive procedure?
A.
Sending confirmation requests to a sample of customers
B.
Observing segregation of duties in the purchasing department
C.
Inquiring about the approval process for payments
D.
Walking through the payroll system
Correct answer is:
A. Sending confirmation requests to a sample of customers
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A trial balance is prepared mainly to:
A.
Prove that the accounts are free from all errors
B.
Calculate the tax payable
C.
Replace the balance sheet
D.
Check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledger by comparing total debit and credit balances
Correct answer is:
D. Check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledger by comparing total debit and credit balances
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