100 Tally Prime & Accounting Basics Interview Questions and Answers (For Freshers)
Section A: Basic Accounting Concepts
- What is accounting?
Accounting is the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpreting financial transactions. - What are the basic accounting principles?
Examples: Conservatism, Consistency, Going Concern, Matching Principle, Accrual Principle. - What is the accounting equation?
Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity - What are assets?
Resources owned by a business that provide future economic benefits. - What are liabilities?
Obligations of a business that it must pay in the future. - What is equity?
Owner’s claim on the business after liabilities are subtracted from assets. - What is debit and credit?
- Debit: Left side of an account, represents increase in assets or expenses.
- Credit: Right side, represents increase in liabilities, income, or equity.
- What is a journal entry?
Recording of a financial transaction in the accounting books using debits and credits. - What is a ledger?
Collection of all accounts showing transactions and balances. - What is trial balance?
A statement showing total debits and credits of all accounts to verify accuracy. - What is double-entry bookkeeping?
Every transaction affects at least two accounts: debit one account, credit another. - What are types of accounts?
Real Accounts, Personal Accounts, Nominal Accounts - What is the difference between capital and revenue expenditure?
- Capital: Benefits extend beyond one accounting period.
- Revenue: Benefits consumed within the same period.
- What is accrual accounting?
Recording income and expenses when they are earned/incurred, not when cash is exchanged. - What is cash accounting?
Recording transactions only when cash is received or paid. - What is depreciation?
The reduction in the value of an asset over its useful life. - What are prepaid expenses?
Payments made in advance for future expenses. - What are accrued expenses?
Expenses incurred but not yet paid. - What is a bank reconciliation statement?
A statement to match company books with the bank statement. - What is petty cash?
Small cash fund used for minor business expenses.
Section B: Tally Prime Basics
- What is Tally Prime?
Tally Prime is an accounting software used to record, manage, and report financial transactions. - What is the difference between Tally ERP 9 and Tally Prime?
Tally Prime has a simplified interface, easier navigation, and faster features compared to ERP 9. - What are ledgers in Tally?
Accounts created to record financial transactions (e.g., Cash, Sales, Purchases). - What is a company in Tally?
A set of books of accounts created for an organization. - What is the shortcut to create a new company in Tally Prime?
Alt + F3→ Create Company - What is a voucher in Tally?
A document recording a transaction (e.g., Payment, Receipt, Journal). - What is the shortcut to create a ledger in Tally?
Alt + Cin the ledger creation screen. - What are the types of vouchers in Tally?
Payment, Receipt, Contra, Journal, Purchase, Sales - What is a Contra Voucher?
Used to record cash/bank transfers within the company. - What is a Payment Voucher?
Used to record cash or bank payments. - What is a Receipt Voucher?
Used to record cash or bank receipts. - What is a Journal Voucher?
Used to record non-cash transactions like depreciation or adjustments. - What is a Purchase Voucher?
Used to record purchases of goods/services. - What is a Sales Voucher?
Used to record sales of goods/services. - What is TDS in Tally Prime?
Tax Deducted at Source – Tally can automatically calculate and generate TDS reports. - What is GST in Tally Prime?
Goods and Services Tax – Tally Prime can calculate GST, create invoices, and generate returns. - What are inventory items in Tally?
Goods or services tracked in the system (e.g., raw materials, finished goods). - What are stock groups in Tally?
Categories to organize inventory items (e.g., Raw Materials, Finished Goods). - What are stock categories in Tally?
Subdivisions of stock items for better reporting (e.g., Electronics, FMCG). - What is a stock item?
Individual product or material tracked in Tally. - What is a unit of measurement in Tally?
Units used to quantify stock (e.g., Kg, Liter, Pieces). - How do you enable GST in Tally Prime?
ThroughF11: Features→ Enable GST → Enter GST details. - What are accounting reports in Tally?
Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Trial Balance, Cash Flow, Ratio Analysis. - What is a Day Book in Tally?
Record of all daily transactions in chronological order. - What is a Ledger Report in Tally?
Shows all transactions for a specific ledger account. - What is a Group Summary in Tally?
Consolidated report of balances in all ledger groups. - What is a Cost Centre in Tally?
Used to track expenses and income by department, project, or branch. - What is a Cost Category in Tally?
A category under which multiple cost centers can be grouped. - What is a Budget in Tally Prime?
Plan for income and expenses to track financial performance. - How do you take a backup in Tally Prime?
Alt + F3→ Company → Backup → Select path → Backup. - How do you restore a backup in Tally Prime?
Alt + F3→ Company → Restore → Select backup path → Restore. - What is a GST Invoice in Tally?
Invoice generated in Tally with GST calculation for sales or purchases. - What is a Sales Order in Tally Prime?
Record of confirmed sales before delivery. - What is a Purchase Order in Tally Prime?
Record of confirmed purchase before receiving goods. - What is a Payment Advice in Tally?
Instructions for making payments to suppliers or vendors. - What is an Outstanding Report in Tally?
Shows pending payments or receipts for a ledger or party. - What is a Bank Reconciliation in Tally Prime?
Matching company cash/bank records with bank statements. - What is Multi-Currency in Tally Prime?
Tally allows transactions in multiple currencies and automatic conversion. - What is Reversing Journal in Tally?
Automatic journal entry that reverses a previous entry in the next accounting period. - What is a Cost Tracking Report in Tally?
Shows income/expenses for projects, branches, or departments.
Section C: Accounting & Tally Integration Questions
- How do you record a cash sale in Tally?
UseSales Voucher→ Select cash ledger → Enter stock item → Save. - How do you record a credit sale in Tally?
UseSales Voucher→ Select party ledger → Enter stock item → Save. - How do you record a cash purchase in Tally?
UsePurchase Voucher→ Select cash ledger → Enter stock item → Save. - How do you record a credit purchase in Tally?
UsePurchase Voucher→ Select supplier ledger → Enter stock item → Save. - How do you record bank deposits in Tally?
UseBank Ledger→Receipt Voucher→ Select bank account → Enter amount. - How do you record bank withdrawals in Tally?
UsePayment Voucher→ Select bank account → Enter amount. - How do you create a recurring voucher in Tally?
UseVoucher Type→ EnableRecurring→ Set frequency. - How do you record salary payment in Tally?
UsePayment Voucher→ Select Salary Ledger → Select Bank/Cash → Enter amount. - How do you record depreciation in Tally?
CreateJournal Voucher→ Select Asset Ledger → Debit Depreciation → Credit Asset. - How do you track expenses by department in Tally?
UseCost Centre→ Allocate expenses → Generate reports. - How do you check GST reports in Tally?
Gateway → Display → Statutory Reports → GST → Select report type. - How do you adjust advance payment in Tally?
UseJournal Voucher→ Debit/credit advance ledger → Adjust in invoice. - How do you record loan received in Tally?
Payment Voucher → Bank Ledger → Loan Ledger → Save. - How do you record loan repayment in Tally?
Payment Voucher → Bank Ledger → Loan Ledger → Interest Ledger → Save. - How do you handle discounts in Tally?
Sales/Purchase Voucher → Enter Discount Ledger → Enter discount amount/percentage. - What is a GST return in Tally?
Report generated from Tally for filing GST with tax authorities. - What is the difference between Tally Prime and Excel for accounting?
Tally is automated, real-time, error-free; Excel is manual, requires formulas. - How do you create multiple company accounts in Tally?
Alt + F3→ Create multiple companies with separate books. - How do you generate a Profit & Loss account in Tally?
Display → Statement of Accounts → Profit & Loss A/c → Select period. - How do you generate a Balance Sheet in Tally?
Display → Statement of Accounts → Balance Sheet → Select period. - How do you track receivables in Tally?
Display → Outstanding → Receivables → Select party/ledger. - How do you track payables in Tally?
Display → Outstanding → Payables → Select party/ledger. - How do you print vouchers in Tally?
Gateway → Display → Day Book → Select voucher → Print. - How do you take a stock summary report in Tally?
Display → Inventory Info → Stock Summary → Select stock item/group. - How do you handle multiple warehouses in Tally?
EnableInventory Features→ Create multiple Godowns → Allocate stock. - How do you handle currency conversion in Tally?
EnableMulti-Currency→ Enter currency rates → Record transactions. - What is a Day Book report in Tally?
Shows all vouchers posted on a daily basis. - How do you backup your Tally data?
Alt + F3 → Company → Backup → Select folder → Save. - How do you restore a company in Tally?
Alt + F3 → Company → Restore → Select backup → Restore. - What is stock valuation in Tally?
Method to value inventory: FIFO, LIFO, Average, or Cost Price. - How do you reconcile bank statements in Tally?
Display → Bank Reconciliation → Select bank ledger → Match transactions. - How do you handle input and output GST in Tally?
Create GST ledgers → Record sales/purchase → Tally calculates tax automatically. - What are different voucher types in Tally Prime?
Payment, Receipt, Contra, Journal, Sales, Purchase, Credit Note, Debit Note. - How do you create a new ledger group in Tally?
Gateway → Accounts Info → Groups → Create → Enter group details. - How do you allocate expenses to multiple departments in Tally?
UseCost Centres→ Allocate expenses → Generate department-wise reports. - What is Tally Vault?
A password protection feature for company data. - What is the difference between ledger and group in Tally?
- Ledger: Individual account.
- Group: Collection of ledgers with similar characteristics.
- How do you record advance received from a customer in Tally?
Receipt Voucher → Customer Ledger → Advance Ledger → Save. - How do you handle returns in Tally?
UseCredit Notefor sales return andDebit Notefor purchase return. - What is the importance of Tally in accounting jobs?
Automates bookkeeping, reduces errors, generates reports, tracks GST, and helps in decision-making.
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