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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 1:
The principle of double entry system ensures
  • A Balances at the bank
  • B Increase in the assets and liabilities
  • C Balance of cashbook
  • D Mathematical accuracy in trial balance
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Question 2:
The interest on partner's loan is
  • A Credited in current account
  • B Debited in profit and loss account
  • C Credited in profit and loss account
  • D Debited in current account
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Question 3:
Which of the following is a debit item in the purchase ledger control account?
  • A Balance b/d
  • B Cheque dishonoured
  • C Balance c/d
  • D Purchases
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Question 4:
Forlah, a stock broker bought stationery for ₦12,000 by cash. To record this transaction, debit
  • A Cash and credit stationery
  • B Purchases and credit stationery
  • C Stationery and credit purchases
  • D Stationery and credit cash
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Question 5:
Given:                         Lankoh Company Ltd                                                       ₦ Stock                                        3,600,000 Cash at hand                               800,000 Cash in bank                            2,400,000 Debtors                                       580,000 Trade creditors                           920,000 Bank overdraft                            200,000 Tax liabilities                               600,000 Salary owed to staff                    180,000 What is the working capital?
  • A ₦5,480,000
  • B ₦6,480,000
  • C ₦8,480,000
  • D ₦7,380,000
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