Waec Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 1989

Use the following information to answer the given question: SALES LEDGER CONTROL ACCOUNT
\(\begin{array}{c|c} 1986 & & N & 1986 & & N \\ \hline Jan. 1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 1,300 & Jan.1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 86 \\ 31 & sales & 7,630 & & bank & 6,555 \\ & \text{dishonoured cheques} & 250 & & discount& 345 \\ & \text{stopped cheques} & 100 & & returns & 130 \\ & \text{balance c/d} & 92 & & \text{Purchases ledger} & 360 \\ & & & & \text{balance c/d} & 1,896 \\ & & 9,372 & & & 9,372 \\ Feb. 1 & \text{balance b/d} & 1,896 & Feb.1 & \text{balance b/d} & 92 \end{array}\)
The sum of N6,555 described as 'Bank' represents

A. Cash sales for the month, including discounts
B. Cash sales for the month excluding discounts
C. Receipts from trade debtors only
D. Receipts from all the debtors of the business
E. Takings from both cash and credit sales

Question 37:

• WAEC 1989

Use the following information to answer the given question: SALES LEDGER CONTROL ACCOUNT
\(\begin{array}{c|c} 1986 & & N & 1986 & & N \\ \hline Jan. 1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 1,300 & Jan.1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 86 \\ 31 & sales & 7,630 & & bank & 6,555 \\ & \text{dishonoured cheques} & 250 & & discount& 345 \\ & \text{stopped cheques} & 100 & & returns & 130 \\ & \text{balance c/d} & 92 & & \text{Purchases ledger} & 360 \\ & & & & \text{balance c/d} & 1,896 \\ & & 9,372 & & & 9,372 \\ Feb. 1 & \text{balance b/d} & 1,896 & Feb.1 & \text{balance b/d} & 92 \end{array}\)
The balance of N92 represents the i. amount necessary to balance the account ii. sum due to the customers iii. amount due from the customers

A. I
B. Ii
C. Iii
D. I and ii
E. I and iii

Question 38:

• WAEC 1989

Use the following information to answer the given question: SALES LEDGER CONTROL ACCOUNT
\(\begin{array}{c|c} 1986 & & N & 1986 & & N\\ \hline Jan. 1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 1,300 & Jan.1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 86 \\ 31 & sales & 7,630 & & bank & 6,555 \\ & \text{dishonoured cheques} & 250 & & discount& 345 \\ & \text{stopped cheques} & 100 & & returns & 130 \\ & \text{balance c/d} & 92 & & \text{Purchases ledger} & 360 \\ & & & & \text{balance c/d} & 1,896 \\ & & 9,372 & & & 9,372 \\ Feb. 1 & \text{balance b/d} & 1,896 & Feb.1 & \text{balance b/d} & 92 \end{array}\)
The items 'Purchases ledger N360' means i. cash purchases during the period ii. credit purchases during the period iii. trade debtors set off against debts on purchases

A. I
B. Ii
C. Iii
D. I and ii
E. Ii and iii

Question 39:

• WAEC 1989

Use the following information to answer the given question: SALES LEDGER CONTROL ACCOUNT
\(\begin{array}{c|c} 1986 & & N & 1986 & & N \\ \hline Jan. 1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 1,300 & Jan.1 & \text{Balance b/d} & 86 \\ 31 & sales & 7,630 & & bank & 6,555 \\ & \text{dishonoured cheques} & 250 & & discount& 345 \\ & \text{stopped cheques} & 100 & & returns & 130 \\ & \text{balance c/d} & 92 & & \text{Purchases ledger} & 360 \\ & & & & \text{balance c/d} & 1,896 \\ & & 9,372 & & & 9,372 \\ Feb. 1 & \text{balance b/d} & 1,896 & Feb.1 & \text{balance b/d} & 92 \end{array}\)
The balance of the provision for depreciation account is shown in the

A. Trial balance as a debit
B. Trial balance as a credit
C. Balance sheet as a fixed asset
D. Balance sheet as a ling term liability
E. Balance sheet as a current liability

Question 40:

• WAEC 1989

Use the following information to answer the given question:
Issued capital.................100,000
Ordinary shares................40,000
Preference shares..............30,000
Reserves.......................10,000
Debentures.....................60,000
Current........................150,000
Fixed assets...................90,000
Current assets.................240,000
What is the total of Net Assets of the business?

A. N200,000
B. N180,000
C. N160,000
D. N150,000
E. N140,000