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Question 1
A company's trial balance shows the following balances: | Account | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | | Cash | ₦10,000 | | | Bank | | ₦15,000 | | Accounts Payable | ₦5,000 | | | Accounts Receivable | | ₦20,000 | | Sales | | ₦25,000 | Identify the error in the trial balance and correct it.
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦15,000
C. ₦20,000
D. ₦25,000
Question 2
A government agency is required to prepare a statement of cash flows. What is the purpose of this statement?
A. To show the sources and uses of cash
B. To show the profit or loss of the agency
C. To show the assets and liabilities of the agency
D. To show the revenue and expenses of the agency
Question 3
A company's share capital consists of 10,000 ordinary shares of ₦10 each and 5,000 preference shares of ₦5 each. Calculate the ratio of ordinary shares to preference shares.
A. 1:1
B. 2:1
C. 1:2
D. 3:1
Question 4
A company issued 5,000, 10% debentures of ₦100 each at a discount of 5%. The company also issued 10,000, 8% preference shares of ₦50 each at a premium of 10%. Calculate the total amount received from the issue of debentures and preference shares.
A. ₦500,000
B. ₦550,000
C. ₦600,000
D. ₦650,000
Question 5
A company has the following transactions in its ledger: Debit: ₦100,000 to Cash, ₦150,000 to Accounts Payable, ₦200,000 to Equipment. Credit: ₦120,000 to Accounts Receivable, ₦180,000 to Salaries Expense. What is the net effect of these transactions on the company's assets?
A. Increase by ₦20,000
B. Decrease by ₦20,000
C. Increase by ₦40,000
D. Decrease by ₦40,000
Question 6
A company has the following transactions during the year: January 1: Purchased equipment for ₦300,000. January 15: Sold merchandise for ₦100,000. February 10: Purchased merchandise for ₦50,000. March 20: Sold merchandise for ₦75,000. April 1: Purchased equipment for ₦200,000. May 15: Sold merchandise for ₦125,000. June 10: Purchased merchandise for ₦75,000. July 20: Sold merchandise for ₦100,000. August 1: Purchased equipment for ₦250,000. September 15: Sold merchandise for ₦150,000. October 10: Purchased merchandise for ₦100,000. November 20: Sold merchandise for ₦125,000. December 1: Purchased equipment for ₦300,000. December 15: Sold merchandise for ₦175,000. What is the total amount of cost of goods sold for the year?
A. ₦1,200,000
B. ₦1,250,000
C. ₦1,300,000
D. ₦1,350,000
Question 7
A company issued 5,000, 10% debentures of ₦100 each at a discount of 5%. Calculate the amount received from the debenture holders.
A. ₦450,000
B. ₦475,000
C. ₦500,000
D. ₦525,000
Question 8
A company's cash book shows a balance of ₦120,000. However, the bank statement shows a balance of ₦100,000. The company's cash book also shows a debit balance of ₦30,000 in the 'Office Equipment' account. The bank statement shows a credit balance of ₦20,000 in the same account. What is the correct explanation for the discrepancy in the cash book and bank statement?
A. The company has not recorded a bank charge of ₦20,000.
B. The company has not recorded a cash receipt of ₦20,000.
C. The company has not recorded a cash payment of ₦10,000.
D. The company has not recorded a bank transfer of ₦10,000.
Question 9
A government agency has the following transactions in its ledger: Debit: ₦100,000 to Cash, ₦150,000 to Accounts Payable. Credit: ₦120,000 to Accounts Receivable, ₦180,000 to Salaries Expense. What is the net effect of these transactions on the government agency's assets?
A. Increase by ₦20,000
B. Decrease by ₦20,000
C. Increase by ₦40,000
D. Decrease by ₦40,000
Question 10
A company has the following transactions in its bank reconciliation statement: 1. Bank balance as per bank statement: ₦150,000 2. Cash in hand: ₦20,000 3. Cheques issued but not yet presented for payment: ₦30,000 4. Cheques deposited but not yet cleared: ₦40,000 What is the bank balance as per the company's books?
A. ₦140,000
B. ₦150,000
C. ₦160,000
D. ₦170,000
Question 11
A company has the following transactions in its manufacturing account: 1. Opening stock: ₦100,000 2. Purchases: ₦200,000 3. Direct labour: ₦150,000 4. Overheads: ₦120,000 What is the total cost of production?
A. ₦570,000
B. ₦580,000
C. ₦590,000
D. ₦600,000
Question 12
A company produces two products, X and Y. The production costs for X are ₦100 per unit, and for Y are ₦120 per unit. The selling price for X is ₦150 per unit, and for Y is ₦180 per unit. If the company produces 100 units of X and 50 units of Y, what is the total profit?
A. ₦15,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦25,000
D. ₦30,000
Question 13
A company has the following transactions during the year: January 1: Purchased equipment for ₦300,000. January 15: Sold merchandise for ₦100,000. February 10: Purchased merchandise for ₦50,000. March 20: Sold merchandise for ₦75,000. April 1: Purchased equipment for ₦200,000. May 15: Sold merchandise for ₦125,000. June 10: Purchased merchandise for ₦75,000. July 20: Sold merchandise for ₦100,000. August 1: Purchased equipment for ₦250,000. September 15: Sold merchandise for ₦150,000. October 10: Purchased merchandise for ₦100,000. November 20: Sold merchandise for ₦125,000. December 1: Purchased equipment for ₦300,000. December 15: Sold merchandise for ₦175,000. What is the total amount of sales for the year?
A. ₦1,200,000
B. ₦1,250,000
C. ₦1,300,000
D. ₦1,350,000
Question 14
A company has the following transactions in its cash book: 1. Cash received from customers: ₦100,000 2. Cash paid to suppliers: ₦80,000 3. Cash paid to employees: ₦60,000 4. Cash received from bank: ₦120,000 What is the total cash paid by the company?
A. ₦140,000
B. ₦160,000
C. ₦180,000
D. ₦200,000
Question 15
A company has the following transactions in its cash book: 1. Cash received from customers: ₦100,000 2. Cash paid to suppliers: ₦80,000 3. Cash paid to employees: ₦60,000 4. Cash received from bank: ₦120,000 What is the total cash received by the company?
A. ₦180,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦220,000
D. ₦240,000

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