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Question 1
A company uses the double-entry system of accounting. If the company purchases an asset for ₦100,000 and pays ₦20,000 cash, what is the journal entry to record the transaction?
A. Debit Asset ₦100,000, Credit Cash ₦20,000
B. Debit Cash ₦20,000, Credit Asset ₦100,000
C. Debit Asset ₦80,000, Credit Cash ₦20,000
D. Debit Cash ₦80,000, Credit Asset ₦20,000
Question 2
The following ledger account was extracted from the books of DEF Ltd. at 31st December 2022.
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦250,000
C. ₦350,000
D. ₦450,000
Question 3
A company uses the straight-line method to depreciate its assets. If the asset's useful life is 5 years and its residual value is ₦0, what is the annual depreciation charge if the asset's cost is ₦120,000?
A. ₦24,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦25,000
D. ₦30,000
Question 4
A company's trial balance shows a debit balance of ₦15,000 in the 'Office Equipment' account. However, the company's accounting records show that the equipment was purchased for ₦20,000 and has a remaining useful life of 3 years. Calculate the annual depreciation charge using the straight-line method.
A. ₦5,000
B. ₦6,667
C. ₦8,333
D. ₦10,000
Question 5
A company's bank reconciliation statement shows a difference of ₦10,000 between the company's cash book balance and the bank statement balance. The company's cash book balance is ₦50,000, and the bank statement balance is ₦60,000. Determine the cause of the difference.
A. Bank error
B. Company error
C. Both bank and company errors
D. Neither bank nor company error
Question 6
The following is a trial balance for a government ministry: | Account | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | | Cash | ₦1,000 | | | Accounts Payable | | ₦500 | | Salaries Expense | ₦200 | | | Rent Expense | | ₦300 | | Total | ₦1,200 | ₦800 | What is the correct balance of the Cash account?
A. ₦1,000
B. ₦1,200
C. ₦800
D. ₦500
Question 7
A partnership has two partners, A and B, who share profits and losses in the ratio 3:2. The partnership's capital account shows a balance of ₦200,000 on January 1, 2018. During the year, partner A withdrew ₦50,000 and partner B invested an additional ₦20,000. What is the correct journal entry to record the withdrawal and investment?
A. Debit Partner's Capital ₦50,000, Credit Cash ₦50,000.
B. Debit Partner's Capital ₦20,000, Credit Cash ₦20,000.
C. Debit Partner's Capital ₦50,000, Credit Cash ₦20,000.
D. Debit Cash ₦50,000, Credit Partner's Capital ₦50,000.
Question 8
A company issued 10,000 shares of £ 1 each at a premium of £ 0.50 per share. The issue expenses were £ 10,000. Calculate the amount received from the issue of shares.
A. £ 55,000
B. £ 60,000
C. £ 65,000
D. £ 70,000
Question 9
A company has the following financial statements: Income Statement: ₦100,000, Balance Sheet: ₦200,000. What is the company's return on equity?
A. 0.5
B. 1.0
C. 1.5
D. 2.0
Question 10
A company's cash book shows the following transactions: | Date | Particulars | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Jan | Cash | ₦10,000 | | | 2 Jan | Bank | | ₦15,000 | | 3 Jan | Cash | | ₦20,000 | | 4 Jan | Bank | ₦25,000 | | | 5 Jan | Cash | | ₦30,000 | Calculate the balance in the cash book.
A. ₦5,000
B. ₦10,000
C. ₦15,000
D. ₦20,000
Question 11
A government ministry has the following transactions: | Date | Description | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1/1 | Cash | ₦1,000 | | | 1/2 | Accounts Payable | | ₦500 | | 1/3 | Salaries Expense | ₦200 | | | 1/4 | Rent Expense | | ₦300 | What is the correct balance of the Cash account?
A. ₦1,000
B. ₦1,200
C. ₦800
D. ₦500
Question 12
A company's trial balance showed the following balances: Accounts Payable £ 12,000, Accounts Receivable £ 9,000, Common Stock £ 60,000, Dividends £ 6,000. Prepare a balance sheet.
A. £ 72,000
B. £ 77,000
C. £ 82,000
D. £ 87,000
Question 13
A company uses the weighted average method to value its inventory. The company has three types of inventory: A, B, and C, with quantities of 100, 200, and 300 units, respectively. The costs of these inventories are ₦50, ₦60, and ₦70 per unit, respectively. If the total cost of the inventory is ₦24,000, what is the total value of the inventory?
A. ₦20,000
B. ₦24,000
C. ₦28,000
D. ₦32,000
Question 14
A partnership is formed between three individuals, A, B, and C, with initial capital contributions of ₦100,000, ₦80,000, and ₦120,000, respectively. After one year, the partnership earns a profit of ₦240,000. If A's share of the profit is ₦60,000, what is B's share of the profit?
A. ₦48,000
B. ₦60,000
C. ₦72,000
D. ₦80,000
Question 15
A company uses the single-entry system of accounting. The following transactions were recorded during the year:
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦30,000
D. ₦40,000

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