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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 221:
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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
How much should the petty cashier receive after period 2?
  • A ₦150
  • B ₦350
  • C ₦250
  • D ₦500
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Question 222:
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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 223:
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 224:
The term "accounting period" is used to refer to the
  • A Time span, usually one year covered by the financial statement
  • B Period within which debtors are expected to settle accounts
  • C Time, span during which taxes are paid to the inland revenue board
  • D Budget period, usually one year relied on by the accountant
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Question 225:
The assumption that a business will continue to exist into the foreseeanle future is recognized by a concept called ____________
  • A Matching
  • B Business entity
  • C Going concern
  • D Historical cost
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