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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 1376:
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Five hundred naira monthly is allowed on an imprest system. The following transactions took place
Period 1: ₦
Cash advanced to petty cashier 500
Petty cashier paid out: Stamp 200
Newspaper 250
Period 2:
Cash to petty cashier 450
Cashier paid for writing materials 350
What was the balance of cash with the petty cashier at the end of period 1?
  • A ₦450
  • B ₦300
  • C ₦50
  • D ₦200
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Question 1377:
Accrual accounting differs from cash accounting because it recognizes
  • A Prepayment and cash
  • B Cash and creditors
  • C Cash and debtors
  • D Debtors and creditors
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Question 1378:
The amount of subscriptions accrued is reported in the balance sheet under
  • A Fixed cost
  • B Current asset
  • C Long term liability
  • D Current liability
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Question 1379:
One of the major features of book keeping is that it
  • A Is futuristic in nature
  • B Accepts responsibility for all wrong postings
  • C Provides permanent records for all financial transactions
  • D Does not give room for double entry procedure
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Question 1380:
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Total current assets 2000
Total fixed assets 4000
Current liabilities 1200
Drawings 200
Long term loan 2000
Calculate the capital of the business.
  • A ₦3000
  • B ₦9400
  • C ₦3400
  • D ₦6000
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