Introduction to Company Accounts - Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Question 146:

• JAMB 2021

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Zahki Plc balance sheet (extract) as at 31st December 1997.
₦ ₦
Paid up capital 200,000 Fixed assets 300,000
Share premium 15,000
Profit and loss account 60,000 Investment 180,000
Long-term loan 180,000 Stock 28,000
Debtors 90,000
Creditors 200,000 provision(3000) 87,000
Other current liabilities 100,000 Cash 60,000
Bank 100,000
755,000 755,000
The quick ratio is


A. 0.82:1
B. 1:53:1
C. 0.95:1
D. 0.91:1

Question 147:

• JAMB 2021

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Zahki Plc balance sheet (extract) as at 31st December 1997.
₦ ₦
Paid up capital 200,000 Fixed assets 300,000
Share premium 15,000
Profit and loss account 60,000 Investment 180,000
Long-term loan 180,000 Stock 28,000
Debtors 90,000
Creditors 200,000 provision(3000) 87,000
Other current liabilities 100,000 Cash 60,000
Bank 100,000
755,000 755,000
Determine the owner's equity

A. ₦275,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦755,000
D. ₦215,000

Question 148:

• JAMB 2021

Given: i. The memorandum of association of the company ii. The article of association of the company iii. The incorporation documents.

From the above, which of the following is delivered to the registrar of companies for incorporation?

A. I, ii and iii
B. I and ii
C. I and iii
D. Ii and iii

Question 149:

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A company advertised and issued 750,000, 12% preference shares of N1 each to be issued ₦1.50 per share. Applications for 1,370,000 were received at 30k per share. 70k per share (including premium) was due on allotment while 25k per share was due on each of the remaining two calls. All amounts due were received. Application money for 120,000 shares was refunded to unsuccessful applicants and the remaining applicants were allotted shares on prorata basis.

The share premium account would be

A. Credited with application and allotment ₦187,500
B. Debited with application and allotment ₦375,000
C. Debited with application and allotment ₦187,500
D. Credited with application and allotment ₦375,000

Question 150:

• JAMB 2021

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A company advertised and issued 750,000, 12% preference shares of N1 each to be issued ₦1.50 per share. Applications for 1,370,000 were received at 30k per share. 70k per share (including premium) was due on allotment while 25k per share was due on each of the remaining two calls. All amounts due were received. Application money for 120,000 shares was refunded to unsuccessful applicants and the remaining applicants were allotted shares on prorata basis.

The second final call account was debited with

A. Ordinary share capital account ₦187,500
B. 12% preference share capital account ₦187,500
C. 12% preference share capital ₦375,000
D. Bank account ₦187,500