POST UTME UNILAG 2025 Accounting | Objective

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Question 1
A company has a control account for its cash transactions. The following transactions occurred during the month: Debit: ₦10,000 (cash sales), ₦5,000 (cash purchases), ₦2,000 (bank charges) Credit: ₦8,000 (cash received from customers), ₦3,000 (cash paid to suppliers) Determine the balance in the control account.
A. ₦1,000
B. ₦2,000
C. ₦3,000
D. ₦4,000
Question 2
Determine the amount of depreciation for a machine that cost ₦250,000 and has a useful life of 5 years. The machine is expected to lose 10% of its value each year.
A. ₦25,000
B. ₦50,000
C. ₦75,000
D. ₦100,000
Question 3
A company uses the single-entry system of accounting. The company's cash account shows a balance of ₦50,000. The company's journal shows the following transactions: | Date | Description | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Jan | Cash received from customers | ₦20,000 | | | 15 Jan | Cash paid to suppliers | | ₦15,000 | | 20 Jan | Cash received from customers | ₦30,000 | | | 25 Jan | Cash paid to employees | | ₦10,000 | What is the company's net cash inflow for the month?
A. ₦35,000
B. ₦40,000
C. ₦45,000
D. ₦50,000
Question 4
A company's cash book shows the following transactions: | Date | Description | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Jan | Cash received from customers | ₦20,000 | | | 15 Jan | Cash paid to suppliers | | ₦15,000 | | 20 Jan | Cash received from customers | ₦30,000 | | | 25 Jan | Cash paid to employees | | ₦10,000 | What is the company's net cash inflow for the month?
A. ₦35,000
B. ₦40,000
C. ₦45,000
D. ₦50,000
Question 5
A company purchased a machine for ₦200,000 and depreciated it by 10% per annum using the straight-line method. Calculate the depreciation for the first year.
A. ₦20,000
B. ₦22,000
C. ₦25,000
D. ₦28,000
Question 6
A company has the following departmental accounts. Prepare a departmental income statement.
A. ₦1250
B. ₦2500
C. ₦3750
D. ₦5000
Question 7
A company has a cash book that shows the following transactions: Date | Debit | Credit 01/01 | ₦10,000 | ₦8,000 15/01 | ₦5,000 | ₦3,000 Determine the balance in the cash account.
A. ₦3,000
B. ₦5,000
C. ₦7,000
D. ₦9,000
Question 8
A government agency has a public sector accounting system that uses a self-balancing ledger. What is the main advantage of this system?
A. It is easy to maintain.
B. It is difficult to understand.
C. It provides accurate financial information.
D. It is not suitable for large organizations.
Question 9
A company issued 5,000 shares of ₦10 each at a premium of ₦3 per share. Calculate the total amount received from the issue of shares.
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦175,000
C. ₦200,000
D. ₦225,000
Question 10
A company purchased a machine for ₦200,000 and depreciated it by 10% per annum using the straight-line method. Calculate the depreciation for the first year.
A. ₦20,000
B. ₦22,000
C. ₦25,000
D. ₦28,000
Question 11
A company has a bank reconciliation statement that shows the following: Bank Balance | ₦20,000 Cash in Hand | ₦10,000 Determine the total amount of cash available to the company.
A. ₦30,000
B. ₦35,000
C. ₦40,000
D. ₦45,000
Question 12
A company's cash book shows the following transactions: | Date | Particulars | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Jan | Cash | ₦10,000 | | | 2 Jan | Bank | | ₦8,000 | | 3 Jan | Cash | | ₦2,000 | | 4 Jan | Bank | ₦4,000 | | | 5 Jan | Cash | | ₦6,000 | What is the balance in the cash book?
A. ₦2,000
B. ₦4,000
C. ₦6,000
D. ₦8,000
Question 13
A company prepares a trial balance that shows a total debit balance of ₦500,000 and a total credit balance of ₦600,000. What is the reason for the difference?
A. The company has not recorded a transaction.
B. The company has not recorded a journal entry.
C. The company has not recorded a ledger posting.
D. The company has not recorded a bank reconciliation.
Question 14
A manufacturing company produces 1000 units of a product. The cost of production is ₦5000 per unit. If the selling price is ₦7500 per unit, what is the profit per unit?
A. ₦1250
B. ₦2500
C. ₦3750
D. ₦5000
Question 15
A company's profit and loss account for the year ended 31st December 2024 is as follows: Sales: ₦1,500,000 Cost of Goods Sold: ₦1,200,000 Gross Profit: ₦300,000 Operating Expenses: ₦100,000 Net Profit: ₦200,000 What is the company's current ratio?
A. 1.5
B. 2.0
C. 1.0
D. 3.0

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