POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2021 Accounting | Objective

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Question 1
A company has a bank statement that shows the following transactions: | Date | Description | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 01/01 | Bank deposit | ₦100,000 | | | 02/01 | Bank withdrawal | | ₦50,000 | | 03/01 | Bank deposit | ₦150,000 | | | 04/01 | Bank withdrawal | | ₦75,000 | What is the total bank balance at the end of the month?
A. ₦175,000
B. ₦225,000
C. ₦275,000
D. ₦325,000
Question 2
A company uses the perpetual inventory system. On January 1, 2022, it had 1,000 units of a product in stock, costing ₦100 each. During the year, 500 units were sold, and 200 units were purchased at ₦120 each. The company uses the weighted average method to value its inventory. What is the total cost of goods sold for the year?
A. ₦60,000
B. ₦62,000
C. ₦64,000
D. ₦66,000
Question 3
A firm's trial balance shows an error of ₦50,000 due to a mistake in the posting of a transaction. The error is discovered after the balance sheet has been prepared. Prepare a correcting entry to rectify the error.
A. Debit Cash ₦50,000, Credit Profit and Loss Account ₦50,000
B. Debit Profit and Loss Account ₦50,000, Credit Cash ₦50,000
C. Debit Profit and Loss Account ₦50,000, Credit Capital ₦50,000
D. Debit Capital ₦50,000, Credit Profit and Loss Account ₦50,000
Question 4
A company uses the double-entry system to record its transactions. If the company purchases office supplies for ₦10,000 cash, what would be the effect on the accounting equation?
A. Assets increase, Liabilities increase
B. Assets increase, Liabilities decrease
C. Assets decrease, Liabilities increase
D. Assets decrease, Liabilities decrease
Question 5
A company uses the accrual method of accounting. On December 31, 2022, it had the following accounts: Accounts Receivable ₦100,000, Accounts Payable ₦50,000, and Salaries Expense ₦20,000. What is the total amount of cash received from customers during the year?
A. ₦120,000
B. ₦130,000
C. ₦140,000
D. ₦150,000
Question 6
A company issued 5,000 shares of ₠ 10 each at a premium of ₠ 5 per share. Calculate the total amount received from the issue of shares.
A. ₠ 50,000
B. ₠ 52,500
C. ₠ 55,000
D. ₠ 57,500
Question 7
A company has the following balance sheet: ₦500,000 in assets, ₦200,000 in liabilities, and ₦300,000 in equity. Calculate the ratio of debt to equity.
A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 2:1
D. 3:1
Question 8
A company's balance sheet shows a current ratio of 2:3. If the current assets are ₦120,000 and the current liabilities are ₦60,000, what is the amount of the company's long-term liabilities?
A. ₦30,000
B. ₦60,000
C. ₦90,000
D. ₦120,000
Question 9
A company's single entry system showed a balance of ₠ 20,000. However, the company's trial balance showed a balance of ₠ 22,000. What is the reason for the difference?
A. Error in journalizing
B. Error in posting
C. Error in trial balance preparation
D. Error in single entry system preparation
Question 10
A company has the following balance sheet: Assets ₦200,000, Liabilities ₦100,000, and Capital ₦100,000. What is the net worth of the company?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 11
A company's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2022, shows the following balances: Sales Revenue ₦500,000, Cost of Goods Sold ₦300,000, and Net Income ₦150,000. What is the gross profit margin?
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%
Question 12
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. If the cost of the asset is ₦1,000,000 and its residual value is ₦200,000, calculate the annual depreciation charge for the first year.
A. ₦50,000
B. ₦75,000
C. ₦100,000
D. ₦125,000
Question 13
A company's bank statement showed a balance of ₠ 10,000. However, the company's cash book showed a balance of ₠ 12,000. What is the reason for the difference?
A. Bank charges
B. Interest on overdraft
C. Cheques issued but not yet presented
D. Cheques deposited but not yet credited
Question 14
A cash book shows the following transactions: Debit: ₦10,000, Credit: ₦15,000. What is the net effect on the cash balance?
A. ₦5,000 decrease
B. ₦5,000 increase
C. ₦10,000 decrease
D. ₦10,000 increase
Question 15
A company's manufacturing department uses a machine that depreciates by 10% every year. If the initial cost of the machine is ₦1,500,000, what is its value after 3 years?
A. ₦1,350,000
B. ₦1,215,000
C. ₦1,080,000
D. ₦945,000

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