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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 1961:
Use the following information to answer the given question.<br/>\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{Net profit for the year} & N75.000\\ \text{Ordinary share capital of 50 kobo each} & N65,000\\ \text{10% Preference shares of 50 kobo each} & N100,000\end{array}\)<br/>The amount available as dividend to ordinary shareholders is
  • A N75,000
  • B N65,000
  • C N55,000
  • D N52,500
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Question 1962:
Use the following information to answer the given question.<br/>\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{Net profit for the year} & N75.000\\ \text{Ordinary share capital of 50 kobo each} & N65,000\\ \text{10% Preference shares of 50 kobo each} & N100,000\end{array}\)<br/>Preference dividend for the year is
  • A N20,000
  • B N10,500
  • C N10,000
  • D N7,500
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Question 1963:
Use the following information to answer the given question.<br/>\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{Net profit for the year} & N75.000\\ \text{Ordinary share capital of 50 kobo each} & N65,000\\ \text{10% Preference shares of 50 kobo each} & N100,000\end{array}\)<br/>Dividend per ordinary share is
  • A N1.00
  • B N0.50
  • C N0.45
  • D N0.40
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Question 1964:
Which of the following is the basis for apportioning rent among departments?
  • A Sales
  • B Floor area
  • C Number of employees
  • D Direct labour cost
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Question 1965:
Which of the following brings a company into legal existence?
  • A Certificate of incorporation
  • B Memorandum of association
  • C Articles of association
  • D Company law
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