Search SchoolNGR

Saturday, 04 April 2026
Register . Login

Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 16:
The major focus of the trading account is to show
  • A Net profit
  • B Gross margin
  • C Total purchases
  • D Total sales
View Answer & Explanation
Question 17:
If goods were bought from Tanko at a cost price of #9,000 with a cash discount of 5%, how much will be paid assuming prompt payment was made?
  • A #4,500
  • B #8,550
  • C #9,000
  • D #9,450
View Answer & Explanation
Question 18:
If machine X cost #600,000 with anticipated life span of five years and estimated scrap value of #50,000, using straight line method; depreciation charged for two years will be
  • A #700,000
  • B #240,000
  • C #220,000
  • D #202,000
View Answer & Explanation
Question 19:
Balance sheet (Extract)
Creditors #7,940
Prepaid expenses # 290
Accrual expenses # 323
Stock #4,500
Cash balance #4,956
Debtors # 905
The value of the current assets will be
  • A #10,361
  • B #10,651
  • C #17,396
  • D #17,848
View Answer & Explanation
Question 20:
Balance sheet (Extract)
Creditors #7,940
Prepaid expenses # 290
Accrual expenses # 323
Stock #4,500
Cash balance #4,956
Debtors # 905
Determine the current liabilities
  • A #8,553
  • B #8,263
  • C #7,940
  • D #1,228
View Answer & Explanation