Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Financial Accounting Question 19

Practice objective / multiple choice question 19 from the 2023 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Financial Accounting examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Financial Accounting Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 19 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • FINANCIAL_ACCOUNTING • objective

The Trade Receivables Control Account for ABC Co. shows the following entries for the year:\n\nOpening balance (debit) .......... \u20a5200,000\nCredit sales ........................ \u20a5500,000\nCash received from customers ....... \u20a5420,000\nSales returns ...................... \u20a530,000\nBad debts written off .............. \u20a510,000\n\nAt year‑end a provision for doubtful debts of 5% of the closing receivables is required. Determine (a) the gross closing balance of the control account and (b) the amount of the provision.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Gross closing balance = 240000; Provision = 12000
B. Gross closing balance = 250000; Provision = 12500
C. Gross closing balance = 240000; Provision = 13000
D. Gross closing balance = 235000; Provision = 11750
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Gross closing balance = 240000; Provision = 12000

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Financial Accounting Question 19. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Financial Accounting examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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