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Question 1
A company purchases a machine for ₦800,000 and depreciates it by 15% per annum. Calculate the book value of the machine after 2 years.
A. ₦560,000
B. ₦600,000
C. ₦640,000
D. ₦680,000
Question 2
A company issues 10% debentures of ₦100 each at a premium of 10%. If the company receives a sum of ₦1,000,000 from the debenture holders, calculate the amount of premium received.
A. ₦50,000
B. ₦60,000
C. ₦70,000
D. ₦80,000
Question 3
A company has two partners, A and B, who share profits in the ratio 3:2. If the total profit for the year is ₦120,000, calculate the amount of profit that partner A will receive.
A. ₦60,000
B. ₦80,000
C. ₦90,000
D. ₦100,000
Question 4
A company issued 5,000 ordinary shares of ₦10 each at a premium of ₦5 per share. Calculate the total amount received from the issue of shares.
A. ₦250,000
B. ₦275,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦325,000
Question 5
A company purchases a machine for ₦500,000 and depreciates it by 10% per annum. Calculate the book value of the machine after 3 years.
A. ₦300,000
B. ₦350,000
C. ₦400,000
D. ₦450,000
Question 6
A company's trial balance shows the following balances: Cash ₦50,000, Accounts Payable ₦30,000, and Common Stock ₦100,000. If the company's total assets are ₦200,000, calculate the amount of total liabilities.
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦160,000
C. ₦170,000
D. ₦180,000
Question 7
In a self-balancing ledger, the control account is the account that is used to record the total of all the subsidiary accounts. What is the purpose of the control account in a self-balancing ledger?
A. To record the total of all the subsidiary accounts
B. To record the total of all the control accounts
C. To record the total of all the general ledger accounts
D. To record the total of all the asset accounts
Question 8
A company's income statement shows the following information: Sales ₦500,000, Cost of Goods Sold ₦300,000, and Gross Profit ₦200,000. If the company's operating expenses are ₦100,000, calculate the net income.
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦120,000
C. ₦150,000
D. ₦180,000
Question 9
A company's balance sheet as at 31st December 2020 showed a total assets of ₦2,500,000. The company's liabilities as at 31st December 2020 showed a total of ₦1,500,000. Calculate the company's net worth.
A. ₦1,000,000
B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦2,000,000
D. ₦2,500,000
Question 10
A company issues 10,000, 10% debentures of ₦100 each at a discount of 5%. The debentures are redeemable after 5 years. Calculate the amount of discount on the debentures.
A. ₦1,000,000
B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦2,000,000
D. ₦2,500,000
Question 11
A public sector organization has the following transactions for the month of January: Salaries ₦150,000; Rent ₦30,000; Utilities ₦20,000; Travel ₦10,000; Miscellaneous ₦5,000. Prepare a statement of cash flows for the month of January.
A. ₦215,000
B. ₦225,000
C. ₦235,000
D. ₦245,000
Question 12
A company has the following transactions: Purchase of goods ₦1,000,000, Sale of goods ₦1,500,000, Purchase of equipment ₦200,000. Prepare the cash book for the company.
A. ₦1,000,000 (outflow)
B. ₦500,000 (inflow)
C. ₦1,500,000 (outflow)
D. ₦2,000,000 (inflow)
Question 13
A partnership between John and Mary has a capital of ₦200,000. Their profit-sharing ratio is 3:2. If the profit for the year is ₦120,000, calculate the amount of profit that should be distributed to John.
A. ₦60,000
B. ₦80,000
C. ₦90,000
D. ₦100,000
Question 14
A company has a trial balance that shows a discrepancy of ₦10,000. What is the purpose of the trial balance?
A. To record the total of all the subsidiary accounts
B. To record the total of all the general ledger accounts
C. To detect errors and discrepancies in the accounting records
D. To record the total of all the asset accounts
Question 15
A company issues 5,000 debentures of ₦100 each at a discount of 5%. If the company receives a total of ₦450,000, calculate the amount received from the issue of debentures.
A. ₦425,000
B. ₦450,000
C. ₦475,000
D. ₦500,000

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