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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 16:
In a sales ledger, contra entry is found on the?
  • A Debit side of the debtors' control account
  • B Debit side of the crebtors' control account
  • C Creadit side of the debtors' control account
  • D Creadit side of the credtors' control account
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Question 17:
The beginning and ending accounts receivable balances were N20,000 and N30,000 respectively.
The collection from customers during the period was N70,000. What was the total sale on account?
  • A N20,000
  • B N60,000
  • C N80,000
  • D N120,000
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Question 18:
Given:
General expenses account.
Paid by cheque..................N671
Paid by cash....................N70
Accrued b/f.....................N65
Accrued c/f.....................N115
Determine how much to be charged to profit and loss account?
  • A N606
  • B N786
  • C N791
  • D N856
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Question 19:
In converting single entry to final account, the balancing figures on the income and expenses accounts are transferred to the?
  • A Revenue and expenditure account
  • B Receipts and payments account
  • C Profit and loss apporpriation account
  • D Profit and loss account
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Question 20:
Use the information below to answer questions 23 and 24.
Beginning inventory............N?
Purchases......................N?
Ending inventory...............N4,800
Sales..........................N12,800
Wages..........................N1,040
Gross profit...................N5,900
The beginning inventory was estimated at 80% of sales.
Determine the amount for the beginning inventory?
  • A N20,140
  • B N10,240
  • C N8,140
  • D N7,240
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