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In departmental accounts, administrative expenses are recorded in the

In departmental accounts, administrative expenses are recorded in the
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  • A Trading account
  • B Balance sheets
  • C Profit and loss account
  • D Profit and loss appropriation account
Correct Answer: Option 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.

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