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Question 1
A company issued 5,000, 10% debentures of ₦100 each at a discount of 5%. Calculate the amount received from the debenture holders.
A. ₦475,000
B. ₦475,500
C. ₦475,000
D. ₦475,500
Question 2
A company's cash book shows the following transactions for the month of April: Cash received from customers: ₦200,000 Cash paid to suppliers: ₦140,000 Cash paid to employees: ₦60,000 Cash received from bank: ₦35,000 Cash paid to bank: ₦30,000 What is the total cash paid by the company during the month of April?
A. ₦200,000
B. ₦220,000
C. ₦240,000
D. ₦260,000
Question 3
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. The cost of equipment is ₦120,000 and its useful life is 5 years. Determine the annual depreciation charge.
A. ₦24,000
B. ₦25,000
C. ₦26,000
D. ₦27,000
Question 4
The following is an extract from the financial statements of a company: Cash at Bank: ₦1,500,000 Cash in Hand: ₦200,000 Total Cash: ₦1,700,000 What is the amount of cash that should be reported in the statement of financial position?
A. ₦1,500,000
B. ₦1,700,000
C. ₦2,000,000
D. ₦2,500,000
Question 5
A company's cash book shows the following transactions for the month of February: Cash received from customers: ₦150,000 Cash paid to suppliers: ₦100,000 Cash paid to employees: ₦40,000 Cash received from bank: ₦25,000 Cash paid to bank: ₦20,000 What is the total cash paid by the company during the month of February?
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦180,000
C. ₦210,000
D. ₦240,000
Question 6
A company's trial balance as at December 31, 2022, is as follows: Debit ₦ Cash 150,000 Accounts Payable 50,000 Salaries Payable 20,000 Equipment 100,000 Accumulated Depreciation 30,000 Total Debit 350,000 Credit ₦ Accounts Receivable 40,000 Sales Revenue 200,000 Cost of Goods Sold 120,000 Salaries Expense 30,000 Rent Expense 10,000 Total Credit 400,000 Determine the net income for the year.
A. ₦50,000
B. ₦60,000
C. ₦70,000
D. ₦80,000
Question 7
A company has a control account that shows a debit balance of ₦30,000 in the account 'Cash at Bank'. However, the company's accounting records show that the cash was actually withdrawn from the bank. What is the correct treatment of this error?
A. Debit the 'Cash at Bank' account and credit the 'Bank Overdraft' account
B. Debit the 'Bank Overdraft' account and credit the 'Cash at Bank' account
C. Debit the 'Cash at Bank' account and credit the 'Cash' account
D. Credit the 'Cash at Bank' account and debit the 'Cash' account
Question 8
A government agency has the following transactions: 1. Received a grant of ₦1,000,000. 2. Paid salaries of ₦800,000. 3. Purchased equipment for ₦200,000. What is the net effect on the agency's assets?
A. ₦0
B. ₦100,000
C. ₦200,000
D. ₦300,000
Question 9
A company uses the single-entry system of accounting. The company's journal entries for the year are as follows: Debit Cash ₦ 10,000, Credit Accounts Payable ₦ 5,000. Prepare the company's ledger accounts.
A. Cash: ₦ 10,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 5,000
B. Cash: ₦ 5,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 10,000
C. Cash: ₦ 15,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 5,000
D. Cash: ₦ 10,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 10,000
Question 10
A company's trial balance showed the following balances: Accounts Payable ₦ 50,000, Accounts Receivable ₦ 20,000, Sales Revenue ₦ 100,000, Cost of Goods Sold ₦ 60,000. Prepare the company's income statement.
A. ₦ 40,000
B. ₦ 50,000
C. ₦ 60,000
D. ₦ 70,000
Question 11
A company uses the double-entry system of accounting. The company's journal entries for the year are as follows: Debit Cash ₦ 10,000, Credit Accounts Payable ₦ 5,000. Prepare the company's ledger accounts.
A. Cash: ₦ 10,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 5,000
B. Cash: ₦ 5,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 10,000
C. Cash: ₦ 15,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 5,000
D. Cash: ₦ 10,000, Accounts Payable: ₦ 10,000
Question 12
A firm has a cash book balance of ₦120,000 and a bank statement balance of ₦140,000. The bank statement shows a credit balance of ₦2,000 for a dishonored cheque. The cash book shows a debit balance of ₦8,000 for a bank error. What is the correct balance of the firm's cash account?
A. ₦124,000
B. ₦128,000
C. ₦132,000
D. ₦136,000
Question 13
A company has the following transactions: 1. Purchased goods for ₦500,000 on credit. 2. Sold goods for ₦700,000 on credit. 3. Paid cash of ₦200,000 to settle a debt. What is the net effect on the company's cash balance?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 14
A company uses the single-entry system of accounting. If the company's cash account shows a balance of ₦50,000, and the company's accounts payable account shows a balance of ₦30,000, what is the net working capital of the company?
A. ₦20,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦40,000
D. ₦50,000
Question 15
A company's trading account for the year ended 31st December 2022 is as follows: Sales: ₦1,500,000; Purchases: ₦1,200,000; Returns outwards: ₦50,000; Returns inwards: ₦20,000. Calculate the gross profit for the year.
A. ₦250,000
B. ₦275,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦325,000

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