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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 11:
In a petty cash book, the closing balance was N235, imprest N1,250, while the stationery expenses were N655. How much was paid for other general expenses?
  • A N360
  • B N355
  • C N350
  • D N305
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Question 12:
When a bill is negotiated to a bank, it is said be?
  • A Surrendered
  • B Cashed
  • C Discounted
  • D Accepted
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Question 13:
Given that the balance as per cash book after necessary adjustment was N4,315, unpresented cheques were N1,688 and the bank statement balance was N4,791, what was the balance of uncredited cheques?
  • A N1,223
  • B N1,212
  • C N1,202
  • D N1,115
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Question 14:
If a property developing company sells a completed building to an interested third party, this sale can be treated in the books of the company as?
  • A Capital receipt
  • B Revenue receipt
  • C Windfall receipt
  • D Miscellaneous receipt
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Question 15:
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Palaju Enterprises had fixed assets costing N900,000 with provision for depreciation of N150,000 were disposed of during the period. Fixed assets of N100,000 were added during the year. Provision for depreciation was N350,000 at the beginning of the year and N300,000 at the end of the year.
What was the value of fixed assets at the beginning of the year?
  • A N2,900,000
  • B N3,800,000
  • C N3,900,000
  • D N4,000,000
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