In departmental accounts, administrative expenses are recorded in the
A. trading account B. balance sheets C. profit and loss account D. profit and loss appropriation account
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Administrative expenses are the expenses that an organization incurs not directly tied to a specific function such as manufacturing, production or sales. Theseexpenses are related to the organization as a whole as opposed to an individualdepartment. Expenses included in the profit and loss account are Selling and distribution expenses, Freight & carriage on sales, Sales tax, Administrative Expenses, Financial Expenses, Maintenance, depreciation and Provisions and more.
