State whether the following statements are True or False

  1. Branch accounting is concerned with recording of transactions of different branches in respect of their association with the H.O., with other branches as well with outsiders.
  2. Dependent branches are mere selling agencies and are controlled by the H.O.
  3. Goods supplied to branches for sale are always invoiced at market price only.
  4. Dependent branches perform accounting functions for themselves.
  5. A branch account is a combination of real accounts and nominal accounts.
  6. Petty expenses paid by the branch manager out of cash in hand in the branch are not shown in the branch account.
  7. Usually, dependent branches do not sell goods on credit.
  8. Entities have to be made in the branch account in respect of sales returns and discount allowed.
  9. When goods are transferred between H.O. and branches at a price above cost, it is termed as “loaded price.”
  10. Credit purchases would appear in the branch account.
  11. Credit sales would not affect the branch account directly.
  12. Under Debtors System, control over the stock can be exercised effectively.
  13. Under Stock-Debtors System, all items are entered in the branch stock account at loaded price only.
  14. When the stock appears at the loaded price, it is essential to open Stock Reserve Account.
  15. Normal loss affects both gross profit and net profit.
  16. Abnormal loss affects only gross profit.
  17. Independent branches also operate within the framework of broad policies laid down by the H.O.
  18. Goods in transit appear as an asset in the balance sheet.
  19. Cash in transit is a liability.
  20. Goods returned by customers direct to branch are recorded in branch account.