Search SchoolNGR

Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Register . Login

Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Nature and Significance of Book keeping and Accounting

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions - Nature and Significance of Book keeping and Accounting

Question 116:
Use the information above to answer question
Period 1:
........Cash to petty cashier.............N1000
........Petty cashier pays out............N780
Period 2:
........Petty cashier pays out............N840
If the float is increased to N1200, how much should the petty cashier receive after period 2?
  • A 160
  • B 840
  • C 1000
  • D 1040
View Answer & Explanation
Question 117:
Use the information below to answer the following questions
Period 1 N
Cash to petty cashier 1000
Petty cashier pays out 780
Period 2
Petty cashier pays out 840






What is the balance of cash with the petty cashier at the end of period 1?
  • A 220
  • B 780
  • C 980
  • D 1780
View Answer & Explanation
Question 118:
The major function of accounting bodies in Nigeria is to?
  • A Provide proper financial management of businesses
  • B Provide good remuneration to the members
  • C Promote the ethics of the profession
  • D Show the dynamic nature of the profession
View Answer & Explanation
Question 119:
The major function of accounting bodies in Nigeria is to?
  • A Provide proper financial management of businesses
  • B Provide good remuneration to the members
  • C Promote the ethics of the profession
  • D Show the dynamic nature of the profession
View Answer & Explanation
Question 120:
The historical development of accounting reveals that it?
  • A Deals with debit and credit of items
  • B Is a product of financial development
  • C Is a product of its own evironmnent
  • D Is an ideal subject for finacial development
View Answer & Explanation