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Question 1
A firm has a cash book balance of ₦80,000. The bank statement shows a balance of ₦90,000. The firm's cash book shows a debit balance of ₦10,000. The bank statement shows a credit balance of ₦20,000. What is the correct balance of the firm's cash book?
A. ₦70,000
B. ₦80,000
C. ₦90,000
D. ₦100,000
Question 2
A company issued 10,000 shares of £ 1 each at a premium of £ 0.50 per share. The shares were issued for £ 1.50 each. Calculate the amount received from the issue of shares.
A. £ 15,000
B. £ 20,000
C. £ 25,000
D. £ 30,000
Question 3
A company's balance sheet shows the following balances: Cash ₦50,000, Accounts Payable ₦20,000, Common Stock ₦100,000, and Retained Earnings ₦30,000. What is the total assets?
A. ₦200,000
B. ₦220,000
C. ₦240,000
D. ₦260,000
Question 4
A partnership is formed by three individuals: A, B, and C. A contributes ₦100,000 cash, B contributes ₦80,000 cash, and C contributes ₦60,000 cash. The partnership agreement states that the profits and losses will be shared in the ratio 3:2:1. If the net income for the year is ₦120,000, how much will A receive?
A. ₦36,000
B. ₦40,000
C. ₦44,000
D. ₦48,000
Question 5
A company's cash book for the year ended 31st December 2023 is as follows: Debit: Cash:₦ 10,000 Bank:₦ 20,000 Credit: Cash:₦ 15,000 Bank:₦ 30,000 Calculate the bank balance at the end of the year.
A. ₦ 5,000
B. ₦ 10,000
C. ₦ 15,000
D. ₦ 20,000
Question 6
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. If the cost of an asset is ₦120,000 and its useful life is 5 years, what is the annual depreciation charge?
A. ₦24,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦18,000
D. ₦22,000
Question 7
A company's trial balance shows an error of ₦1,500 in the debit side of the account 'Rent Paid'. The correct amount of rent paid for the year is ₦15,000. What is the correct balance in the 'Rent Paid' account?
A. ₦13,500
B. ₦14,500
C. ₦15,500
D. ₦16,500
Question 8
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. The cost of a machine is ₦120,000 and its useful life is 5 years. What is the annual depreciation charge?
A. ₦24,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦18,000
D. ₦16,000
Question 9
A company's balance sheet as at 31st December 2023 is as follows: Assets: Cash:₦ 10,000 Debtors:₦ 20,000 Stock:₦ 30,000 Creditors:₦ 15,000 Capital:₦ 50,000 Profit:₦ 20,000 Calculate the net worth of the company.
A. ₦ 75,000
B. ₦ 80,000
C. ₦ 85,000
D. ₦ 90,000
Question 10
A company uses the cash book to record its transactions. The cash book shows the following entries: | Date | Particulars | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2024-01-01 | Cash | ₦10,000 | | | 2024-01-05 | Sales | | ₦20,000 | | 2024-01-10 | Purchases | ₦15,000 | | | 2024-01-15 | Cash | | ₦5,000 | What is the correct balance of the Cash account?
A. ₦5,000
B. ₦10,000
C. ₦15,000
D. ₦20,000
Question 11
A company's balance sheet shows a current ratio of 2:1. If the company's current assets are ₦200,000 and its current liabilities are ₦100,000, what is the company's quick ratio?
A. 1:1
B. 2:1
C. 3:1
D. 4:1
Question 12
A company's trial balance shows an error of ₦2,000 in the credit side of the account 'Salaries Paid'. The correct amount of salaries paid for the year is ₦40,000. What is the correct balance in the 'Salaries Paid' account?
A. ₦38,000
B. ₦42,000
C. ₦40,000
D. ₦38,000
Question 13
A company's trial balance shows the following balances: Accounts Payable ₦50,000, Sales Revenue ₦200,000, Cost of Goods Sold ₦150,000, and Common Stock ₦100,000. What is the net income for the period?
A. ₦50,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦30,000
D. ₦10,000
Question 14
A company uses the weighted average method to value its inventory. The following data is available: Cost of Goods Available for Sale ₦150,000, Beginning Inventory ₦50,000, and Ending Inventory ₦70,000. What is the cost of goods sold?
A. ₦120,000
B. ₦130,000
C. ₦140,000
D. ₦110,000
Question 15
A company's balance sheet as at December 31, 2024, is as follows: | Asset | ₦ | Liability | ₦ | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cash | 10,000 | Accounts Payable | 5,000 | | Accounts Receivable | 20,000 | Sales Revenue | 100,000 | | Inventory | 30,000 | Cost of Goods Sold | 50,000 | | Total Assets | 60,000 | Total Liabilities | 125,000 | What is the correct balance of the Cash account?
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦15,000
C. ₦20,000
D. ₦25,000

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