JAMB UTME - Principles of Accounts - 2001
Question 1 Report
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Given: 31/12/98 31/12/99
Assets: Plant and Mach. ₦1,500 ₦1,200
Fixtures ₦700 ₦520
Stock ₦500 ₦600
Debtors ₦900 ₦400
Cash ₦200 ₦300
Liabilities: Creditor ₦500 ₦600
Loan ₦600 ₦400What is the capital from the opening balance sheet?
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To calculate the capital from the opening balance sheet, we need to use the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Capital From the given information, we have the following data: Assets on 31/12/98 = ₦1,500 + ₦700 + ₦500 + ₦900 + ₦200 = ₦3,800 Liabilities on 31/12/98 = ₦500 + ₦600 = ₦1,100 Using the accounting equation, we can calculate the capital as follows: Capital = Assets - Liabilities Capital on 31/12/98 = ₦3,800 - ₦1,100 = ₦2,700 Therefore, the capital from the opening balance sheet is ₦2,700.
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Use the information below to answer question . Purchases ledger opening balances ₦4,000 Sales ledger opening balances ₦6,000 Credit purchases during the year ₦25,000 Discounts allowed ₦1,000 Returns inwards ₦2,000 Credit sales during the year ₦10,000 Returns outwards ₦6,000What is the purchases ledger balance?
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To find the purchases ledger balance, we need to take into account the opening balance of ₦4,000, add any credit purchases made during the year (₦25,000), and subtract any returns made to suppliers (returns outwards) during the year (₦6,000). The formula for calculating the purchases ledger balance is as follows: Purchases Ledger Balance = Opening Balance + Credit Purchases - Returns Outwards Plugging in the numbers from the question, we get: Purchases Ledger Balance = ₦4,000 + ₦25,000 - ₦6,000 Purchases Ledger Balance = ₦23,000 Therefore, the answer is ₦23,000. In simpler terms, the purchases ledger balance is the total amount owed to suppliers after accounting for the opening balance, any new credit purchases, and any returns made to suppliers during the year.
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The main difference between the ordinary and preference shareholders is that?
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Question 4 Report
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Given: 31/12/98 31/12/99
Assets: Plant and Mach. ₦1,500 ₦1,200
Fixtures ₦700 ₦520
Stock ₦500 ₦600
Debtors ₦900 ₦400
Cash ₦200 ₦300
Liabilities: Creditor ₦500 ₦600
Loan ₦600 ₦400Determine the total fixed assets from the opening balance sheet?
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The law that currently regulates the registration of companies in Nigeria is the?
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The law that currently regulates the registration of companies in Nigeria is the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 1990. This is an Act of the National Assembly of Nigeria that governs the formation, incorporation, and management of companies in Nigeria. It is the primary law that regulates the activities of businesses and organizations in Nigeria, and it was enacted to replace the Companies Act of 1968. CAMA 1990 provides for the regulation of the formation and management of companies, partnerships, and other business entities in Nigeria. It sets out the legal framework for the operation of companies, including their registration, ownership, and management structures. The Act also provides for the rights and duties of company directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders. Therefore, the answer to the question is Companies and Allied Matters Decree, 1990.
Question 6 Report
Department F transferred some goods to department G at a selling price. The goods were not sold at the end of the accounting period. Which account is affected at the time of preparing a combined balance sheet?
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When goods are transferred from one department to another at a selling price and are not sold by the end of the accounting period, the account that is affected on the combined balance sheet is the "stock" account. This is because the transferred goods are still considered as part of the inventory or stock of the department receiving them, until they are sold to customers. The value of the unsold goods will therefore be included in the stock figure on the balance sheet, which represents the total value of all inventory held by the company. The "creditors" and "debtors" accounts represent amounts owed to and by the company respectively, and are not directly affected by the transfer of goods between departments. The "suspense" account is a temporary holding account used when there is uncertainty about how to allocate a transaction to the appropriate account, and is not a normal account that would appear on a balance sheet.
Question 7 Report
If a partner pays a premium of ₦500 for 1/5 share of profit, then the total value of goodwill is?
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Question 8 Report
The correct entry to reflect the receipt of cash sent by a branch to a head office is?
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Question 9 Report
Given:Club trading profit ₦12,000
Members'' subscription ₦15,000
Profit on sale of fixed assets ₦2,500
Loss on sale of investments ₦1,000
Wages ₦16,500
Other expenses ₦10,000
Determine the club''s excess of income over expenditure?
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To determine the club's excess of income over expenditure, we need to calculate the total income and total expenditure and then subtract the total expenditure from the total income. Total Income = Club trading profit + Members' subscription + Profit on sale of fixed assets Total Income = ₦12,000 + ₦15,000 + ₦2,500 Total Income = ₦29,500 Total Expenditure = Loss on sale of investments + Wages + Other expenses Total Expenditure = ₦1,000 + ₦16,500 + ₦10,000 Total Expenditure = ₦27,500 Excess of Income over Expenditure = Total Income - Total Expenditure Excess of Income over Expenditure = ₦29,500 - ₦27,500 Excess of Income over Expenditure = ₦2,000 Therefore, the club's excess of income over expenditure is ₦2,000.
Question 10 Report
Given that the balance as per cash book after necessary adjustment was ₦4,315, unpresented cheques were ₦1,688 and the bank statement balance was ₦4,791, what was the balance of uncredited cheques?
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Question 11 Report
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Palaju Enterprises had fixed assets costing ₦900,000 with provision for depreciation of ₦150,000 were disposed of during the period. Fixed assets of ₦100,000 were added during the year. Provision for depreciation was ₦350,000 at the beginning of the year and ₦300,000 at the end of the year.
The depreciation expenses charged for the year is?
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Question 12 Report
The officer responsible for ascertaining whether all public expenditure and appropriation are in line with approved guidelines is the?
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The officer responsible for ensuring that all public expenditure and appropriations are in line with approved guidelines is the Auditor General. The Auditor General is responsible for auditing and examining all government financial records to ensure that they are accurate and comply with the established regulations and guidelines. The Auditor General provides independent assurance to the government and the public that public funds are used effectively and efficiently. Therefore, Auditor General is the correct answer.
Question 13 Report
Use the information below to answer question 25 and 26.
Bar opening stock ₦10,000
Amount owed to bar suppliers at
The end the beginning of the year ₦10,000
Bar sales ₦50,000
Bar credit purchases ₦40,000
Payment to suppliers ₦30,000
Bar expenses ₦1,000
Bar closing stock ₦15,000What is the bar profits?
Question 14 Report
In a petty cash book, the closing balance was ₦235, imprest ₦1,250, while the stationery expenses were ₦655. How much was paid for other general expenses?
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The petty cash book has an imprest of ₦1,250, which is the amount of money initially given to the custodian for expenses. The closing balance of the petty cash book is ₦235, which is the amount of money left with the custodian after paying for various expenses. The total expenses incurred by the custodian can be calculated by subtracting the closing balance from the imprest, which gives: Total expenses = Imprest - Closing balance Total expenses = ₦1,250 - ₦235 Total expenses = ₦1,015 We know that ₦655 was spent on stationery expenses, so the amount spent on other general expenses can be calculated by subtracting the stationery expenses from the total expenses: Other general expenses = Total expenses - Stationery expenses Other general expenses = ₦1,015 - ₦655 Other general expenses = ₦360 Therefore, the amount paid for other general expenses was ₦360, which is the first option.
Question 15 Report
If liabilities amounted to ₦12,045, other assets ₦36,800and equity ₦26,896, the cash at hand would be?
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To calculate the cash at hand, we need to use the accounting equation which states that assets equal liabilities plus equity. We can rearrange this equation to solve for assets by subtracting liabilities from both sides: Assets = Liabilities + Equity Assets = ₦12,045 + ₦26,896 Assets = ₦38,941 Now that we know the total assets, we can subtract the value of other assets to find the cash at hand: Cash at hand = Total Assets - Other Assets Cash at hand = ₦38,941 - ₦36,800 Cash at hand = ₦2,141 Therefore, the answer is option (C) ₦2,141. In summary, the cash at hand is calculated by subtracting the value of other assets from the total assets, which can be determined using the accounting equation.
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Cost accounting entails the provision of information?
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Cost accounting involves the collection, analysis, and reporting of information related to the costs incurred by a business in producing goods or services. This information is essential for decision making because it provides managers with insight into the various costs associated with different business activities. By analyzing cost accounting information, managers can make informed decisions about which products or services to offer, which production processes to use, and how to allocate resources most effectively. This information is also valuable for investment purposes, as it provides potential investors with a better understanding of the financial health of the company. While cost accounting information may be shared with shareholders and stockholders, its primary purpose is to inform internal decision making. By providing managers with accurate and timely cost information, cost accounting helps to ensure that a business operates efficiently, effectively, and profitably.
Question 17 Report
Hauwa Ltd bought 10bags of rice for ₦500 each.
The company was given 5% AND 12% trade and cash discounts respectively. What will be recorded as discount received in the company's book?
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Question 18 Report
A club received rent ₦10,000 and donation ₦30,000. It paid ₦6,000 for entertainment and is still owing ₦16,000.
The balance of the payments account is?
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Question 19 Report
The accuracy of journalist is checked by?
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The accuracy of a journalist is checked by comparing accounts in the ledger against the journals. A journalist is a professional who is responsible for gathering, verifying, and reporting information to the public. Journalists must ensure that their reporting is accurate and factual to maintain their credibility with their audience. One way to check the accuracy of their reporting is to compare the accounts in the ledger against the journals. The ledger is a collection of accounts that summarizes the financial transactions of a business, while the journal is a record of individual transactions. By comparing the accounts in the ledger against the journals, the journalist can verify that the information they are reporting is accurate and consistent with the financial records of the business. Any discrepancies between the two can be investigated and corrected to ensure the accuracy of the reporting. Therefore, the answer is option (D) comparing accounts in the ledger against the journals.
Question 20 Report
Given:
Direct material ₦2,500
Direct labour ₦5,000
Direct expenses ₦1,000
Overhead expenses ₦1,500From the data above, compute the prime cost?
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The prime cost is the total cost of direct materials, direct labor, and direct expenses that are required to produce a product or service. In this case, we are given the following costs: Direct material = ₦2,500 Direct labour = ₦5,000 Direct expenses = ₦1,000 To calculate the prime cost, we simply add up these costs: Prime Cost = Direct Material + Direct Labour + Direct Expenses Plugging in the numbers from the question, we get: Prime Cost = ₦2,500 + ₦5,000 + ₦1,000 Prime Cost = ₦8,500 Therefore, the answer is ₦8,500. In simpler terms, the prime cost is the total cost of the raw materials, labor, and other expenses that are directly involved in the production of a product or service, before overhead expenses are added.
Question 21 Report
Where a company acquires controlling shares of another and the consideration is paid in cash, the entries in the books of the purchases are debit?
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Question 22 Report
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Palaju Enterprises had fixed assets costing ₦900,000 with provision for depreciation of ₦150,000 were disposed of during the period. Fixed assets of ₦100,000 were added during the year. Provision for depreciation was ₦350,000 at the beginning of the year and ₦300,000 at the end of the year.What was the value of fixed assets at the beginning of the year?
Question 23 Report
A reduction in the catalogue price of an article given by a wholesaler to a retailer is called a?
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A reduction in the catalogue price of an article given by a wholesaler to a retailer is called a trade discount. A trade discount is a reduction in the list price of a product or service offered to a customer. It is a common practice used in business-to-business transactions to encourage larger purchases or to establish relationships with customers. In the context of a wholesaler and retailer relationship, the wholesaler may offer a trade discount to the retailer in order to encourage the retailer to purchase more of their products. The trade discount is usually a percentage off the catalogue price of the product. For example, if a product has a catalogue price of ₦1,000 and the wholesaler offers a 10% trade discount, the retailer would only pay ₦900 for the product. The trade discount is not recorded as a separate entry in the accounting records, but is instead reflected in the purchase price of the product. Therefore, the answer is option (B) trade discount.
Question 24 Report
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Given:
Fixed assets: ?85,600
Sales: ?197,000
Stock: ?34,300
Salaries: ?37,000
Purchases: ?127,700
Share capital: ?120,000
Creditors: ?16,050
Motor expenses: ?10,500
Debtors: ?25,000
What is the cash balance?
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Question 25 Report
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Given:
| Fixed assets | ₦85,600 |
| Sales | ₦197,000 |
| Stock | ₦34,300 |
| Salaries | ₦37,000 |
| Purchases | ₦127,700 |
| Share capital | ₦120,000 |
| Creditors | ₦16,050 |
| Motor expenses | ₦10,500 |
| Debtors | ₦25,000 |
Determine the total of the trial balance.
Question 26 Report
Bala Ltd acquired the business of Bello Ltd and caused the separate existence of the latter company to terminate. This situation is best described as?
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Question 27 Report
To account for expenses paid by head office on behalf of the branch, the branch should?
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Question 28 Report
The current growth in the volume of trading and financial dealings in Nigeria is helped by
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The current growth in the volume of trading and financial dealings in Nigeria is helped by increased financial activities. With the growth in the Nigerian economy, more people are involved in trading and financial dealings. This has led to an increase in the number of financial institutions and products such as banks, investment companies, stockbrokers, and insurance companies. As a result, more Nigerians have access to credit facilities and other financial products, which in turn has helped to boost business activities and increase the volume of trade. Therefore, it can be concluded that increased financial activities have played a significant role in the current growth in the volume of trading and financial dealings in Nigeria.
Question 30 Report
The main objective of accounting report is to provide information about?
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Question 31 Report
Use the information below to answer question .Purchases ledger opening balances ₦4,000
Sales ledger opening balances ₦6,000
Credit purchases during the year ₦25,000
Discounts allowed ₦1,000
Returns inwards ₦2,000
Credit sales during the year ₦10,000
Returns outwards ₦6,000Calculate the sales ledger balance?
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Question 32 Report
If a property developing company sells a completed building to an interested third party, this sale can be treated in the books of the company as?
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Question 33 Report
» Given:
PTF Trial Balance [Extract] as at 31 December, 1999
Dr Cr
N'000 N '000
Cash 2,000
Investments 3,000
Accounts receivable 6,000 11,000
Fund balance 11,000 11,000
If only 1/2 of the investments is sold for ₦2m and ₦5m realized from the accounts receivable what will be the balance of the fund?
Question 34 Report
Use the information below to answer questions Subscription received during the year ₦30,000
Subscription owed last year ₦4,000
Subscription received for next year ₦6,000The ₦6,000 subscription received is?
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The ₦6,000 subscription received is a current liability. A current liability is an obligation that a company owes and expects to settle within the next 12 months. In this case, the ₦6,000 subscription received for next year is considered a current liability because it is an advance payment for a service that will be provided in the future, and the service will be provided within the next 12 months. It's important to note that a liability can be seen as something that the company owes, and in this case, the company owes the service to the subscriber who paid in advance. Therefore, the ₦6,000 subscription received is a current liability for the company until they provide the service and fulfill their obligation to the subscriber.
Question 35 Report
Marhumu and Yusuf are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1. On 31/3/2000, the partnership decided to admit Idris who is to take 1/4 of future profits without changing the ratio of Marhumu and Yusuf.
What is the new profit-sharing ratio of Marhumu and Yusuf?
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Before admitting Idris, Marhumu and Yusuf shared the profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1, which can be represented as 2/3 for Marhumu and 1/3 for Yusuf. Now Idris is to take 1/4 of future profits without changing the ratio of Marhumu and Yusuf. This means that the remaining profits will be shared between Marhumu and Yusuf in the same ratio of 2:1 as before. The new profit-sharing ratio of Marhumu and Yusuf can be calculated as follows: Let x be the share of the remaining profits that Idris does not take. Then, Marhumu's share will be 2/3 of x, and Yusuf's share will be 1/3 of x. Since Idris is taking 1/4 of the total profits, his share can be represented as 1/4, or 1/4 = x/(x + 3/4). Solving for x, we get x = 3/16. Therefore, Marhumu's share is 2/3 of 3/16, which is 1/8, or 12.5%. And Yusuf's share is 1/3 of 3/16, which is 1/16, or 6.25%. So the new profit-sharing ratio of Marhumu and Yusuf is 12.5% : 6.25%, which can be simplified to 50% : 25%. Hence, the correct option is 50% : 25%.
Question 36 Report
Given:
Authorized Capital: N
100,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 eash
Issued and fully paid:
50,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each 50,000
10, 000 8% perference shares
Of ₦1 each
Reserves 10,000
Creditors 25,000
Debtors 13 000
Cash in hand 5000
Determine the net current assets
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To determine the net current assets, we need to find the current assets and current liabilities of the company and then subtract the current liabilities from current assets. Current Assets = Debtors + Cash in Hand = ₦13,000 + ₦5,000 = ₦18,000 Current Liabilities = Creditors = ₦25,000 Net Current Assets = Current Assets - Current Liabilities = ₦18,000 - ₦25,000 = -₦7,000 Since the result is negative, it means the company has a deficit in net current assets, which implies that the company may face difficulties in meeting its short-term obligations. Therefore, the correct option is ₦3,000 (None of the above).
Question 37 Report
For an incomplete record to provide necessary information, it must be converted to?
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X and Y are two departments that are to share 50% of all joint costs equally and the balance in ratio 2:1. If a sum of ₦150,000 is incurred jointly, what will be the portion attributable to X?
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Question 39 Report
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Given:Fixed assets ₦85,600
Sales ₦197,000
Stock ₦34,300
Salaries ₦37,000
Purchases ₦127,700
Share capital ₦120,000
Creditors ₦16, 050
Motor expenses ₦10,500
Debtors ₦25,000Determine the total of the trial balance?
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Question 40 Report
A cash book had opening balance of ₦15,200 closing balance ₦18,400 and total cash received during the period ₦36,000. What was the amount of cash paid out during the same period?
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To solve this problem, we need to use the basic accounting equation: Opening balance + Total cash received - Total cash paid out = Closing balance We know that the opening balance was ₦15,200, the closing balance was ₦18,400, and the total cash received was ₦36,000. We can rearrange the equation to solve for the total cash paid out: Total cash paid out = Opening balance + Total cash received - Closing balance Total cash paid out = ₦15,200 + ₦36,000 - ₦18,400 Total cash paid out = ₦32,800 Therefore, the amount of cash paid out during the period was ₦32,800.
Question 41 Report
The excess of income over expenditure is usually transferred to the?
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Question 42 Report
Use the information below to answer question 25 and 26.
Bar opening stock ₦10,000
Amount owed to bar suppliers at
The end the beginning of the year ₦10,000
Bar sales ₦50,000
Bar credit purchases ₦40,000
Payment to suppliers ₦30,000
Bar expenses ₦1,000
Bar closing stock ₦15,000How much is owed to suppliers?
Question 43 Report
Given:
PTF Trial Balance [Extract] as at 31 December, 1999
Dr Cr
N'000 N '000
Cash 2,000
Investments 3,000
Accounts receivable 6,000 11,000
Fund balance 11,000 11,000
Assuming all the investments realized ₦4m, what will be the endig fund balance?
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The total value of investments is given as ₦3m in the extract. However, assuming all investments are sold for ₦4m, this means there will be a gain of ₦1m. This gain will increase the Fund balance, which is part of the Capital of the organization. Thus, the new Fund balance will be the previous Fund balance (₦11m) plus the gain from the investments (₦1m), giving a new Fund balance of ₦12m. Therefore, the ending Fund balance will be ₦12m. Option (c) is the correct answer.
Question 44 Report
Given:
N N
Capital 200,000 total assets 210,000
Liabilities 10,000
210,000 210,000
If the business is purchased at a price including a goodwill of ₦20,000, what must have been the purchas price?
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The total assets of the business including goodwill will be equal to the purchase price. Therefore, the purchase price can be calculated by adding the total assets to the goodwill: Purchase price = Total assets + Goodwill Purchase price = ₦210,000 + ₦20,000 Purchase price = ₦230,000 Therefore, the purchase price including goodwill would be ₦230,000.
Question 45 Report
Use the information below to answer questions Subscription received during the year ₦30,000 Subscription owed last year ₦4,000 Subscription received for next year ₦6,000 What is the subscription to be charged to income and expenditure account?
Question 46 Report
On the dissolution of a partnership business,the net book value of the assets is transferred to?
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In the dissolution of a partnership business, the net book value of the assets is transferred to the credit of realization account. Realization account is a nominal account used to record the sale of assets and settlement of liabilities during the process of dissolving a partnership. It is created to determine the profit or loss on the realization of assets and the payment of liabilities after the partnership is dissolved. The net book value of assets is the value of the assets after deducting accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. This value represents the amount of cash that can be realized from the sale of these assets. When the assets are sold, the proceeds are credited to the realization account. If the proceeds exceed the net book value, it results in a profit, which is credited to the partners' capital accounts. If the proceeds are less than the net book value, it results in a loss, which is debited to the partners' capital accounts. Therefore, in the dissolution of a partnership business, the net book value of the assets is transferred to the credit of realization account. credit of realization account, is the correct answer. debit of realization account, is incorrect because the realization account is credited, not debited. credit of bank account, and debit of bank account, are incorrect because bank accounts are not involved in the transfer of the net book value of assets during the dissolution of a partnership.
Question 47 Report
When a bill is negotiated to a bank, it is said be?
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When a bill is negotiated to a bank, it is said to be discounted. Discounting a bill means that the holder of the bill (the beneficiary) transfers the right to receive the payment to the bank, in exchange for immediate payment of a lesser amount (the discounted value). The bank then becomes the holder of the bill and assumes the risk of collecting the full amount from the debtor.
Question 49 Report
» Given:Authorized Capital: N
100,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 eash
Issued and fully paid:
50,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each 50,000
10, 000 8% perference shares
Of ₦1 each
Reserves 10,000
Creditors 25,000
Debtors 13 000
Cash in hand 5000Calculate the shareholders fund
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Question 50 Report
Lubricating oil and spare parts of machinery are examples of?
