POST UTME DELSU 2021 Accounting | Objective

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Question 1
A company's trial balance as at 31st Dec is as follows: | Account | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | | Sales | ₦100,000 | | | Purchases | | ₦80,000 | | Wages | ₦20,000 | | | Rent | | ₦10,000 | | Capital | ₦50,000 | | | Drawings | | ₦30,000 | Identify the error in the trial balance.
A. Sales and Purchases
B. Wages and Rent
C. Capital and Drawings
D. Sales and Wages
Question 2
A company's cash book shows a balance of ₦15,000. The company's bank statement shows a balance of ₦18,000. The bank reconciliation statement shows a difference of ₦3,000 between the cash book balance and the bank statement balance. What is the reason for the difference?
A. The cash book balance is incorrect.
B. The bank statement balance is incorrect.
C. There is a difference between the cash book balance and the bank statement balance.
D. The bank reconciliation statement is incorrect.
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 uses the single entry system of accounting. The following transactions occurred during the year: Deposits: ₦50,000, ₦20,000, ₦15,000 Withdrawals: ₦30,000, ₦12,000 Sales: ₦80,000, ₦25,000 Cost of Goods Sold: ₦40,000, ₦18,000 Determine the net profit or loss for the year.
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦30,000
D. ₦40,000
Question 5
A company purchased a machine for ₦1,000,000 on January 1, 2020. The machine has a useful life of 5 years and a residual value of ₦100,000. Calculate the annual depreciation using the reducing balance method.
A. ₦180,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦220,000
D. ₦240,000
Question 6
A company has two partners, A and B. The company's capital account shows a balance of ₦25,000. Partner A's capital account shows a balance of ₦12,000, and Partner B's capital account shows a balance of ₦8,000. What is the ratio of Partner A's capital to Partner B's capital?
A. 1:1
B. 2:1
C. 3:1
D. 4:1
Question 7
A company's balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, shows the following: Cash ₦150,000, Accounts Receivable ₦200,000, Inventory ₦300,000, Total Assets ₦750,000, Total Liabilities ₦300,000, and Total Equity ₦450,000. What is the company's debt-to-equity ratio?
A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 2:1
D. 3:1
Question 8
A partnership has two partners, A and B. Partner A invests ₦200,000 and Partner B invests ₦300,000. If the profit is divided in the ratio 2:3, what is Partner A's share of the profit?
A. ₦400,000
B. ₦300,000
C. ₦200,000
D. ₦100,000
Question 9
A company uses the weighted average method to value its inventory. The following data is available: Beginning Inventory ₦100,000, Purchases ₦200,000, and Cost of Goods Sold ₦150,000. What is the total value of inventory?
A. ₦250,000
B. ₦300,000
C. ₦350,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 10
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation for its assets. If the asset's original cost is ₦120,000, its residual value is ₦20,000, and it is used for 5 years, what is the annual depreciation charge?
A. ₦20,000
B. ₦24,000
C. ₦28,000
D. ₦32,000
Question 11
A company uses the double-entry system of accounting. The following transactions are recorded in the journal: Debit Cash ₦0,000, Credit Accounts Payable ₦0,000. What is the effect of this transaction on the accounting equation?
A. Increases Assets and Decreases Liabilities
B. Increases Liabilities and Decreases Assets
C. Increases Assets and Increases Liabilities
D. Decreases Assets and Decreases Liabilities
Question 12
A company purchased a machine for ₦1,500,000 on January 1, 2020. The machine has a useful life of 5 years and a residual value of ₦150,000. Calculate the annual depreciation using the straight-line method.
A. ₦250,000
B. ₦300,000
C. ₦350,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 13
A company's trial balance shows the following balances: | Account | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | | Cash | 1,000 | | | Bank | | 1,000 | | Sales | | 10,000 | | Purchases | 8,000 | | | Capital | | 12,000 | What is the error in the trial balance?
A. ₦1,000
B. ₦2,000
C. ₦3,000
D. ₦4,000
Question 14
A company uses the straight-line method to depreciate its assets. If the asset's useful life is 5 years and the residual value is ₦0, what is the asset's value after 3 years if the asset's cost is ₦1,500,000?
A. ₦450,000
B. ₦500,000
C. ₦550,000
D. ₦600,000
Question 15
A company maintains a cash book and a general ledger. The cash book shows the following transactions: ₦10,000 received from a customer ₦5,000 paid to a supplier ₦8,000 received from a customer ₦3,000 paid to a supplier Determine the bank reconciliation statement.
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦15,000
C. ₦20,000
D. ₦25,000

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