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Question 1
A company uses the FIFO method of inventory valuation. If the company purchases 100 units of an item at ₦50 each and 50 units at ₦60 each, and sells 120 units at ₦70 each, calculate the cost of goods sold.
A. ₦9,000
B. ₦10,000
C. ₦11,000
D. ₦12,000
Question 2
A company's trading account shows a profit of ₦50,000. The company's profit and loss account shows a net profit of ₦70,000. What is the amount of the company's non-trading income?
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦30,000
D. ₦40,000
Question 3
A company's balance sheet as at 31st December 2018 is as follows: Equity: ₦1,500,000; Liabilities: ₦1,200,000. Calculate the company's net worth.
A. ₦300,000
B. ₦320,000
C. ₦340,000
D. ₦360,000
Question 4
A company uses the single-entry system of accounting. The company's assets at the beginning of the year were ₦1,500,000. During the year, the company purchased equipment for ₦800,000 and sold goods worth ₦1,200,000. The company also received dividends of ₦300,000. Calculate the company's net assets at the end of the year.
A. ₦2,100,000
B. ₦2,300,000
C. ₦2,500,000
D. ₦2,800,000
Question 5
A company's financial statements show the following: Revenue ₦500,000, Cost of Goods Sold ₦300,000, Gross Profit ₦200,000, Operating Expenses ₦100,000, and Net Income ₦100,000. Calculate the company's return on equity.
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
Question 6
A company issued 10,000 debentures of ₡00 each at a discount of 5%. Calculate the total amount received from the issue of debentures.
A. ₩00,000
B. ₩50,000
C. ₡,000,000
D. ₡,050,000
Question 7
A company's single entry system for the year ended 31st December 2018 is as follows: Cash Received: ₦1,500,000; Cash Paid: ₦1,200,000. Calculate the company's net cash flow.
A. ₦300,000
B. ₦320,000
C. ₦340,000
D. ₦360,000
Question 8
In a partnership, the capital accounts of the partners are initially credited with their respective contributions. What is the primary purpose of this initial credit?
A. To record the initial investment of the partners
B. To recognize the profit or loss of the partners
C. To allocate the ownership percentage of the partners
D. To account for the withdrawal of the partners
Question 9
In a single-entry system, a business records its transactions by debiting or crediting a single account. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. Simplifies accounting processes
B. Increases accuracy of financial statements
C. Reduces the need for ledger accounts
D. Enhances internal control
Question 10
A company uses the control account system. What is the primary purpose of the control account?
A. To record the total of the subsidiary accounts
B. To recognize the profit or loss of the company
C. To allocate the ownership percentage of the partners
D. To account for the withdrawal of the partners
Question 11
A company uses the single-entry system of accounting. The company's assets at the beginning of the year were ₦1,500,000. During the year, the company purchased equipment for ₦800,000 and sold goods worth ₦1,200,000. The company also received dividends of ₦300,000. Calculate the company's net assets at the end of the year.
A. ₦2,100,000
B. ₦2,300,000
C. ₦2,500,000
D. ₦2,800,000
Question 12
A company uses the FIFO method of inventory valuation. If the company purchases 100 units of an item at ₦50 each and 50 units at ₦60 each, and sells 120 units at ₦70 each, calculate the cost of goods sold.
A. ₦9,000
B. ₦10,000
C. ₦11,000
D. ₦12,000
Question 13
A company's bank reconciliation statement shows a difference of ₦5,000 between the company's cash book balance and the bank statement balance. The company's cash book balance is ₦20,000. What is the bank statement balance?
A. ₦25,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦35,000
D. ₦40,000
Question 14
A company's balance sheet at the beginning of the year showed assets of ₦1,500,000 and liabilities of ₦800,000. During the year, the company purchased equipment for ₦800,000 and sold goods worth ₦1,200,000. The company also received dividends of ₦300,000. Calculate the company's net assets at the end of the year.
A. ₦2,100,000
B. ₦2,300,000
C. ₦2,500,000
D. ₦2,800,000
Question 15
A company uses the self-balancing ledger system. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. Simplifies the preparation of financial statements
B. Increases the accuracy of the ledger accounts
C. Reduces the need for journal entries
D. Enhances the internal control of the company

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