POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2024 Accounting | Objective

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Question 1
A partnership is formed between three individuals, A, B, and C, with a capital contribution of ₦300,000, ₦200,000, and ₦400,000 respectively. After one year, the partnership makes a profit of ₦250,000. The profit is divided in the ratio of 3:2:5. Calculate the amount of profit that A will receive.
A. ₦120,000
B. ₦180,000
C. ₦160,000
D. ₦140,000
Question 2
A manufacturing company produces two products, X and Y. The following data relates to the production of these products:
A. ₦120,000
B. ₦150,000
C. ₦180,000
D. ₦200,000
Question 3
A company issued 5,000, 10% debentures of ₦100 each at a discount of 5%. The debentures are redeemable at the end of 5 years. Calculate the amount of discount on the debentures.
A. ₦250,000
B. ₦500,000
C. ₦750,000
D. ₦1,000,000
Question 4
A company's trading account for the year ended 31st December 2023 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. ₦300,000
C. ₦350,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 5
A company uses the single-entry system of accounting. The following transactions occurred during the year:
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦30,000
D. ₦40,000
Question 6
A company has the following transactions: | Date | Description | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1/1 | Cash received from customers | 1,000 | 0 | | 1/2 | Cash paid to suppliers | 0 | 500 | | 1/3 | Cash received from customers | 800 | 0 | | 1/4 | Cash paid to employees | 0 | 300 | What is the total cash balance at the end of January?
A. ₦1,500
B. ₦1,200
C. ₦1,800
D. ₦2,000
Question 7
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. The cost of a machine is ₦500,000 and its residual value is ₦50,000. Calculate the total depreciation for the machine over its useful life of 10 years.
A. ₦400,000
B. ₦450,000
C. ₦500,000
D. ₦550,000
Question 8
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. The cost of a machine is ₦500,000 and its residual value is ₦50,000. Calculate the annual depreciation charge for the machine.
A. ₦25,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦35,000
D. ₦40,000
Question 9
A company issued 10,000 shares of ₦10 par value at ₦15 per share. Calculate the amount received from the issue of shares.
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦150,000
C. ₦150,000
D. ₦150,000
Question 10
A company uses the perpetual inventory system. On January 1, 2024, it had 500 units of a product in inventory, costing ₦250 each. During the year, 300 units were sold, and 200 units were purchased at ₦300 each. Calculate the cost of goods sold for the year.
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦180,000
C. ₦200,000
D. ₦220,000
Question 11
A company has a cash book with the following transactions: | Date | Description | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1/1 | Cash received from customers | 1,000 | 0 | | 1/2 | Cash paid to suppliers | 0 | 500 | | 1/3 | Cash received from customers | 800 | 0 | | 1/4 | Cash paid to employees | 0 | 300 | What is the total cash balance at the end of January?
A. ₦1,500
B. ₦1,200
C. ₦1,800
D. ₦2,000
Question 12
A company's balance sheet as at 31st December 2023 is as follows: ₦1,500,000 (₦1,200,000) = ₦300,000. What is the meaning of the above equation?
A. The company has a net asset value of ₦300,000.
B. The company has a net liability of ₦300,000.
C. The company has a net worth of ₦300,000.
D. The company has a net asset value of ₦1,500,000.
Question 13
A company has the following transactions: | Date | Description | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1/1 | Cash received from customers | 1,000 | 0 | | 1/2 | Cash paid to suppliers | 0 | 500 | | 1/3 | Cash received from customers | 800 | 0 | | 1/4 | Cash paid to employees | 0 | 300 | What is the total cash balance at the end of January?
A. ₦1,500
B. ₦1,200
C. ₦1,800
D. ₦2,000
Question 14
A company has the following transactions: Purchased office supplies for ₦10,000, Purchased office equipment for ₦50,000, and Sold office equipment for ₦20,000. What is the net effect on the company's office equipment account?
A. ₦30,000 debit
B. ₦30,000 credit
C. ₦40,000 debit
D. ₦40,000 credit
Question 15
A partnership has the following capital accounts: | Partner | Capital | Drawing | Balance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A | 10,000 | 1,000 | 9,000 | | B | 8,000 | 500 | 7,500 | | C | 6,000 | 200 | 5,800 | What is the total capital of the partnership?
A. ₦25,300
B. ₦25,300
C. ₦25,300
D. ₦25,300

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