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Key Facts: PSEB SS Accountancy Exam

80+15+05

Theory + Practical + Project/INA marks for PSEB Accountancy code 142

PSEB Scheme of Studies Senior Secondary

33%

Minimum separately in Theory, Practical, INA and in aggregate

PSEB Scheme of Studies Senior Secondary

Code 142

Accountancy subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary scheme

PSEB Scheme of Studies

Board-level practical

Accountancy practical is conducted by external examiners at Board level

PSEB Scheme of Studies notes

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

PSEB Senior Secondary Accountancy (code 142) is a Class 12 public-exam elective: Theory 80 + Practical 15 + Project/INA 05 = 100, with 33% required separately in each component and in aggregate. Syllabus covers partnership, company accounts, ratios, and cash flow — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for NCERT/PSEB-focused Class 12 Accountancy concepts and calculations.

Sample PSEB SS Accountancy Practice Questions

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1In the absence of a partnership deed, interest on partners' capital is:
A.Allowed at 6% p.a.
B.Allowed at 12% p.a.
C.Not allowed
D.Allowed only if profits are sufficient
Explanation: Under the Indian Partnership Act 1932, if there is no deed (or no provision), partners are not entitled to interest on capital.
2A and B share profits equally. A drew ₹48,000 on 1 July and B drew ₹36,000 on 1 October. Interest on drawings is charged at 10% p.a. for the year ended 31 March. Total interest on drawings is:
A.₹5,400
B.₹8,400
C.₹4,200
D.₹3,600
Explanation: A: 48,000 × 10% × 9/12 = ₹3,600. B: 36,000 × 10% × 6/12 = ₹1,800. Total = ₹5,400.
3Average profits of the last 5 years are ₹90,000. Goodwill is valued at 2 years' purchase of average profits. Goodwill is:
A.₹1,80,000
B.₹90,000
C.₹4,50,000
D.₹2,70,000
Explanation: Goodwill = average profit × years' purchase = 90,000 × 2 = ₹1,80,000.
4Normal rate of return is 12%. Capital employed is ₹8,00,000. Average profit is ₹1,20,000. Super profit is:
A.₹24,000
B.₹1,20,000
C.₹96,000
D.₹14,400
Explanation: Normal profit = 12% of 8,00,000 = ₹96,000. Super profit = 1,20,000 − 96,000 = ₹24,000.
5Super profit is ₹30,000. Normal rate of return is 15%. Goodwill by capitalisation of super profit is:
A.₹2,00,000
B.₹30,000
C.₹2,30,000
D.₹4,500
Explanation: Goodwill = Super profit × 100 / Normal rate = 30,000 × 100/15 = ₹2,00,000.
6Under the fixed capital method, interest on capital is credited to:
A.Capital Account only
B.Current Account
C.Drawings Account
D.Profit and Loss Account (debit side only)
Explanation: With fixed capitals, adjustments such as interest on capital, share of profit, and drawings usually pass through partners' Current Accounts so that Capital Accounts remain fixed.
7Profits of a firm for 3 years are ₹40,000, ₹50,000 and ₹60,000. Goodwill is valued at 2½ years' purchase of average profits. Goodwill is:
A.₹1,25,000
B.₹1,50,000
C.₹1,00,000
D.₹75,000
Explanation: Average profit = (40,000 + 50,000 + 60,000)/3 = ₹50,000. Goodwill = 50,000 × 2.5 = ₹1,25,000.
8In the absence of a partnership deed, profits and losses are shared:
A.In capital ratio
B.Equally
C.In the ratio of drawings
D.As decided by the managing partner only
Explanation: Section 13 of the Indian Partnership Act 1932 provides that, subject to contract, partners share profits and losses equally.
9Salary to a partner, if provided by the deed, is treated as:
A.A charge against profit (debited to P&L Account)
B.An appropriation of profit (debited to P&L Appropriation Account)
C.A capital receipt
D.A liability until paid, never an appropriation
Explanation: Partner's salary is an appropriation of profit and is debited to the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account (not a charge against profit like interest on loan to an outsider).
10Capital employed ₹5,00,000; normal rate 10%; average profit ₹70,000. Goodwill by capitalisation of average profit method is:
A.₹2,00,000
B.₹7,00,000
C.₹5,00,000
D.₹70,000
Explanation: Capitalised value of business = Average profit × 100 / Normal rate = 70,000 × 100/10 = ₹7,00,000. Goodwill = 7,00,000 − 5,00,000 = ₹2,00,000.

About the PSEB SS Accountancy Exam

Punjab Senior Secondary Accountancy under PSEB covers Class 12 Accountancy aligned to the Board’s Scheme of Studies and NCERT-style Class 12 Accountancy. Core topics include partnership fundamentals and goodwill, reconstitution (admission, retirement, death), dissolution, company share capital (issue, forfeiture, reissue), debentures, company financial statements, ratio analysis, and cash flow statement (AS-3). Official assessment is Theory 80 + Practical 15 + Project/INA 05 = 100 (subject code 142), with Board-level practical by external examiners. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision and calculation practice; pair it with official scheme/syllabus PDFs and written numerical practice via pseb.ac.in.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

PSEB Senior Secondary Accountancy is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 142). Official mark scheme: Theory 80 + Practical 15 + Project work/INA 05 = 100. Practical examination for Accountancy is conducted at Board level by external examiners. Syllabus is CBSE/NCERT Class 12 Accountancy-aligned: partnership fundamentals and goodwill, reconstitution (admission, retirement, death), dissolution, company share capital, debentures, financial statement analysis, accounting ratios, and cash flow statement (AS-3). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA plus 33% aggregate. English/Punjabi/Hindi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

33% separately in Theory, Practical, and Project/INA, and 33% in aggregate

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~12% of this local bank

Partnership Fundamentals

Deed defaults, capitals, appropriations, interest, and goodwill valuation methods.

~18% of this local bank

Reconstitution

Admission, retirement, death — ratios, revaluation, reserves, and goodwill.

~10% of this local bank

Dissolution

Realisation Account, payment order, and realisation results.

~18% of this local bank

Company Share Capital

Issue, premium, pro-rata, forfeiture, reissue, and capital reserve.

~7% of this local bank

Debentures

Issue, premium/discount concepts, interest, and Class 12 redemption basics.

~5% of this local bank

Company Financial Statements

Schedule III presentation and comparative/common-size ideas.

~16% of this local bank

Ratio Analysis

Liquidity, solvency, activity, and profitability ratios with calculations.

~14% of this local bank

Cash Flow Statement

Operating, investing, financing classification and indirect-method adjustments.

Preparing for the PSEB SS Accountancy Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and Project/INA, and 33% in aggregate
  • Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Accountancy is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 142). Official mark scheme: Theory 80 + Practical 15 + Project work/INA 05 = 100. Practical examination for Accountancy is conducted at Board level by external examiners. Syllabus is CBSE/NCERT Class 12 Accountancy-aligned: partnership fundamentals and goodwill, reconstitution (admission, retirement, death), dissolution, company share capital, debentures, financial statement analysis, accounting ratios, and cash flow statement (AS-3). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA plus 33% aggregate. English/Punjabi/Hindi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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PSEB SS Accountancy: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise standard formats (P&L Appropriation, Revaluation, Realisation, Share Capital journals) and rewrite one short/long answer after each MCQ set.
2For ratios and goodwill, always write the formula first, then substitute Indian-format figures carefully (₹ lakhs separators).
3Track sacrificing vs gaining ratio triggers: admission vs retirement/death — a common objective trap.
4For share forfeiture/reissue, separate called-up, received, and capital reserve steps before picking options.
5Complete practical file and project work early — Accountancy practical is Board-level with external examiners under code 142.
6Use current PSEB Class 12 Accountancy syllabus and Scheme of Studies materials from pseb.ac.in to allocate revision time between theory, practical, and project/INA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PSEB Senior Secondary Accountancy officially examined?

Accountancy (subject code 142) is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 elective. The Scheme of Studies allocates Theory 80 + Practical 15 + Project work/INA 05 = 100. Practical for Accountancy is conducted at Board level by external examiners. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Accountancy paper?

No. Official PSEB Class 12 Accountancy theory papers mix objective and subjective numerical/theory sections, plus Board-level practical and project/INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and numericals only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to PSEB Senior Secondary (Class 12) Accountancy / NCERT Class 12 Accountancy style scope: partnership fundamentals and reconstitution, dissolution, company share capital, debentures, company financial statements, ratio analysis, and cash flow statement (AS-3).

What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Accountancy?

Under the PSEB Scheme of Studies, candidates must obtain a minimum of 33% marks separately in Theory, Practical, and Internal Assessment (INA), as well as 33% in aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary result notification for exact criteria for your sitting.

Where should I check official syllabus and scheme of studies?

Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Accountancy code 142), Scheme of Studies PDFs, date sheets, and exam circulars.