Provision for bad and doubtful debt - Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1994

The term "accounting period" is used to refer to the

A. Time span during which taxes are paid to the inland revenue board
B. Budget period, usually one year, relied on by the accountant
C. Time span, usually one year, covered by financial statement
D. Period within which debtors are expected to settle accounts

Question 2:

• JAMB 2002

In preparing the final accounts, the bad debt account is closed by a transfer to the?

A. Balance sheet
B. Provision for bad debt account
C. Profit and loss account
D. Trading account

Question 3:

• JAMB 2002

In a petty cash book the imprest is N1380.
Expenses:
Stationery N350
Cleaning material N335
General expenses N265
How much was received to maintain the imprest at the ends of the month?

A. N950
B. N970
C. N430
D. N380

Question 4:

• JAMB 2005

Given:
...............................Jan.2003.........Dec. 2003
Provision for bad debt........N1000
Debtors..........................................N20000
Bad debt to be written off.......................N2000
The provision for bad debt stands at 10% of debtors. How much is to be charged to profit and loss account as provision for bad debt?

A. N800
B. N1000
C. N1800
D. N2000

Question 5:

• JAMB 2007

Use the information below to answer question
Debtors.................................N20
Provision for bad debts..................10%
Provision for discount on debtors........5%
Determine the amount provided for discount allowed on debtors?

A. N1000
B. N3000
C. N900
D. N1500