Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Financial Statements of a Company

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the following question.

The following items are given in the company statements- 
Loose tools-  ₹1,20,000
Goods in transit-  ₹5,00,000
Prepaid expenses-  ₹15,000
Interest accrued on investments - ₹10,000
Deferred Tax assets- ₹2,00,000

In which head Deferred tax asset is shown in the balance sheet of the company?

Options:

Fixed assets

Non-current assets

Current investments

Any of these

Correct Answer:

Non-current assets

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2 - Non-current assets.

Deferred tax asset is shown under the head non current asset in the balance sheet of the company.

The asset side of balance sheet format of a company is as follows-

1) Non-Current Assets

  • (a) Fixed assets
           (i) Tangible assets
           (ii) Intangible assets
           (iii) Capital work-in-progress
           (iv) Intangible assets under development
  • (b) Non-current investments 
  • (c) Deferred tax assets (net)
  • (d) Long-term loans and advances
  • (e) Other non-current assets

2) Current Assets

  • (a) Current investments
  • (b) Inventories
  • (c) Trade receivables
  • (d) Cash and cash equivalents
  • (e) Short-term loans and advances
  • (f) Other current assets