KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY Course: B.COM (Third Year)

KUVEMPU UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF THE DIRECTORDIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONJnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta – 577 451, KarnatakaPhone: 08282-256426; Fax: 08282-256370; Website: www.kuvempuuniversitydde.orgE-mails: ssgc@kuvempuuniversity.org; info@kuvempuuniversitydde.orgTOPICS FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENTS (2008-09)Course: B.COM (Third Year)IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are advised to read the separate enclosed instructions beforebeginning the writing of assignments.Out of 30 Internal Assignment marks per paper, 5 marks will be awarded for regularity(attendance) to Counseling/ Contact Programme classes pertaining to the paper. Therefore,the topics given below are only for 25 marks each paper.Paper 1:C. 211 – Financial Accounting –III1. Differentiate between Hire Purchase System and Installment System. 10 Marks2. Write a brief note on Fire, Marine and Burglary Insurance. 10 Marks3. Write a brief note on Royalties and Sub-lease. 05 MarksPaper 2:Paper 3:C. 221 – Income Tax Law and Practice1 Define the term perquisites. Discuss the different kinds of perquisitesand their treatment for income tax purposes.2 What do you mean by set-off and carry forward of losses? Explain theprovisions of income tax act regarding set-off and carry forward oflosses.3 Discuss the powers of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner ofIncome Tax.C. 231- Cost Accounting1. Define Cost-Accounting. Explain briefly the importance of costaccounting. What are its advantages and disadvantages.2. What do you mean by standard costing? What are its objectives?Explain the different categories of cost variances.3. Define overhead cost. Critically examine the salient features ofoverhead expenses.10 Marks10 Marks05 Marks10 Marks10 Marks05 MarksPaper 4: C. 241 - Law and Practice of Audit1. What is meant by continuous Audit.? What are its merits and demerits? 10 Marks2. Explain the different modes of appointment of company auditor. Whatare his rights and duties?10 Marks3. Define vouching? Discuss its objectives and importance. 05 MarksPaper 5: C. 251- Management Accounting

@BCL@8C09552D.doc 21. Write a brief note on Managerial Reporting. 10 Marks2. What is Budgetary Control? What are the various types of Budget? 10 Marks3. What is accounting ratio? What are the different types of ratios –Explain?05 MarksPaper 6: C. 261 – Business Statistics1. What is Time Series? Explain the various components of the TimeSeries.2. Write a note on Statical Investigation. Explain necessary steps to betaken in planning a stastical investigation.3. Define Stastics. Explain the necessary steps to be taken in planning astastical enquiry.10 Marks10 Marks05 MarksPaper 7: C. 271- Business Laws1. What are the essentials of a Contract of Guarantee. 10 Marks2. Explain the main provisions of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act. 10 Marks3. Define acceptance. Explain the essentials of valid acceptance. 05 MarksPaper 8: C. 281 - Marketing Management1. Elucidate the New Product Development Process. 10 Marks2. What is market segmentation? Explain four important bases ofsegmentation.10 Marks3. What is market research? Explain its scope in terms of application. 05 MarksPaper 9: C. 291 – Introduction to Computers1. Define Digital Computer. Explain the different classification ofcomputer. Draw a block diagram of digital computer and Explain.2. What are the objectives of data processing? Explain the operations ofdata process.3. Write a notes on the following:a) E-mail.b) LANc) Internet, Intranet.d) Flow Chart.e) Software.…o…10 Marks10 Marks05 Marks