CA Inter Paper 4 Practice Questions - CA Intermediate Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting Exam - CA Inter Paper 4 Practice Questions - CA Intermediate Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting Exam

Question 1

Under the ICAI cost accounting framework, what is the primary objective of cost accounting as distinct from financial accounting?

Ascertainment of cost and control of cost for managerial decision-making Preparation of statutory financial statements for external stakeholders Computation of taxable income under the Income-tax Act, 1961 Recording of transactions in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013

Correct Answer:

Ascertainment of cost and control of cost for managerial decision-making

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'cost centre' under ICAI terminology?

A unit of product or service for which cost is computed A location, person or item of equipment for which cost is ascertained and used for cost control A department that generates revenue independently A statement summarising total cost of production

Correct Answer:

A location, person or item of equipment for which cost is ascertained and used for cost control

Question 3

Management accounting differs from cost accounting primarily because management accounting:

Is restricted only to the ascertainment of historical product cost Is mandatory under the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules Uses cost data along with other financial and non-financial information for planning and decision-making Records only past transactions in a double-entry system

Correct Answer:

Uses cost data along with other financial and non-financial information for planning and decision-making

Question 4

A cost that does not change in total within a relevant range despite changes in the level of activity is termed:

Variable cost Semi-variable cost Marginal cost Fixed cost

Correct Answer:

Fixed cost

Question 5

Which classification of cost is most relevant for decision-making because it represents the benefit foregone by choosing one alternative over another?

Opportunity cost Sunk cost Conversion cost Prime cost

Correct Answer:

Opportunity cost

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