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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 21:
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Maro Merchant Bank plc is to issue N500,000 ordinary shares of 50k each at N 3.00 per share.
Applications were received for N1,550,000 shares fully paid, N1,250,000 shares are to be issued on a pro rata basis and excess subscriptions were dishonored and refunds made?
The refund due to an application for N25,000 shares is?
  • A N45,000
  • B N30,000
  • C 7,500
  • D N5,000
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Question 22:
Use the information below to answer questions Maro Merchant Bank plc is to issue N500,000 ordinary shares of 50k each at N 3.00 per share. Applications were received for N1,550,000 shares fully paid, N1,250,000 shares are to be issued on a pro rata basis and excess subscriptions were dishonored and refunds made?
What will be the number of shares to be issued to a subscriber who applied for N30,000 shares?
  • A N20,000
  • B N18,000
  • C N15,000
  • D N12,000
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Question 23:
Which of the following items does not feature in the balance sheet of a club?
  • A Arrears of current year's subscription
  • B Salary arrears paid in the current year
  • C Rental income received in advance
  • D Advances subscription in respect of a coming year
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Question 24:
An outright sale of a partnership amounts to the?
  • A Compensation of vendors by the purchase
  • B Admission of a new partner
  • C Purchase of rights of a dead partner
  • D Change of sharing ratio of vendors
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Question 25:
Given:
Opening cash balance N20,000
Sales of match tickets N15,000
Clearing of pitch N1,200
Refreshments N3,500
Referees' allowance N1,000
Cost of petrol N1,120
Donation from local government N3,800
The club's balance is?
  • A N39,180
  • B N34,830
  • C N34,380
  • D N31,980
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