Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Financial Statements of a Company

Question:
From where preliminary expenses are to be written off first while preparing financial statements by the company?
Options:
Surplus
Reserves
Securities Premium
None of these
Correct Answer:
Securities Premium
Explanation:
Preliminary expenses are to be written-off completely in the year in which such expenses are incurred. They should be written-off first from securities premium and the balance if any, from statement of profit & loss.