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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Trial balance

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions - Trial balance

Question 1:
Beginning and ending accounts receivable balances were N8,000 and N15,000 respectively. If collections from customers during the period were N36,000, then total sales on account would be
  • A N23,000
  • B N29,000
  • C N36,000
  • D N43,000
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Question 2:
A trail balance is usually prepared by an accountant from account balances in the ledger for the purpose of
  • A Classifying accounts in the ledger
  • B Testing arithmetical accuracies of the ledger account balances
  • C Identifying the balance sheet items
  • D Providing a basis for establishing the accountant's competence
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Question 3:
Adama's bank account showed an overdraft of N600 on 31st march. On going through the account, it was discovered that the N1,080 paid into the account on 29th March had not been credited. what should be the balance in Adama's cash accounts?
  • A N1,680 Dr
  • B N1,080 Cr
  • C N600 Dr
  • D N480 Cr
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Question 4:
Trade creditors account was maintained at 25% of the capital.
What was the balance in the trade creditors account as at 31/12/92?
  • A N 29 800
  • B N 29 500
  • C N29 400
  • D N 29 000
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Question 5:
What is the balance of the bank account shown above?
  • A N88 500 debit
  • B N 88 500 credit
  • C N 59 410 credit
  • D N 59 410 debit
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