Neco 2024 Financial Accounting Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2024 Neco Financial Accounting examination.

Neco 2024 Financial Accounting Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 11 NECO • 2024 • FINANCIAL_ACCOUNTING • objective

The Trade Receivables Control Account had an opening debit balance of ₠120,000. During the month the following transactions were recorded: credit sales of ₠250,000; cash receipts from debtors of ₠180,000; sales returns (credit) of ₠15,000; discount allowed on early payment of ₠5,000. At month‑end the aged analysis shows that \(5\%\) of the closing receivables are overdue more than 90 days. The company provides a provision for doubtful debts equal to \(5\%\) of the amount overdue more than 90 days. Determine the amount of the provision for doubtful debts.

Answer Options

A. 300
B. 8500
Correct Answer C. 425
D. 850
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
425

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This is Neco 2024 Financial Accounting Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Financial Accounting examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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