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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Objectives of branch accounts

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions - Objectives of branch accounts

Question 1:
The difference between the closure of the books of a branch and those of a separate company is that?
  • A There is retained earnings account on the branch books
  • B The revenue and expenses account is closed to branch current account
  • C There is no retained earnings account on the branch
  • D The revenue and expenses account is not closed to the home office current account
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Question 2:
The market value of goods produced is?
  • A N30,500
  • B N30,600
  • C N31,600
  • D N31,620
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Question 3:
Transfers from the head office to branches are best carried out at?
  • A Cost price
  • B Selling price
  • C Cost plus mark-up
  • D Market price
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Question 4:
Expenditure incurred on consumables and goods for resale is?
  • A Revenue expenditure
  • B Capital expenditure
  • C Sunk cost
  • D Miscellanous expenses
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Question 5:
The cost method of charging goods to branch is used where?
  • A Branch stock adjustment account is in use
  • B The retention of branch trading account is in addition to the cost of goods sold
  • C Goods are sent without invoice or any source documents
  • D Goods are of a perishable nature on which a pre-determined price is inapplicable
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