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Bello withdraws cash from bank to office, this is called ---------- entry
Credit
Contra
Double
Debit
Correct answer is B
Contra entry is an entry which is recorded to reverse or offset an entry on the other side of an account. If a debit entry is recorded in an account, it will be recorded on the credit side and vice-versa.
Use the following information to answer the question
GH⊄ 1,120
GH⊄ 1,920
GH⊄ 700
GH⊄ 800
Correct answer is B
To calculate the interest on Ant's withdrawal:
Interest on Ant's Drawings = Ant's Withdrawal x Interest Rate
Interest on Ant's Drawings = GH⊄ 14,000 x 8% = GH⊄ 1,120
To calculate the interest on Bee's withdrawal:
Interest on Bee's Drawings = Bee's Withdrawal x Interest Rate
Interest on Bee's Drawings = GH⊄ 10,000 x 8% = GH⊄ 800
Total Interest on Drawings = Interest on Ant's Drawings + Interest on Bee's Drawings
Total Interest on Drawings = GH⊄ 1,120 + GH⊄ 800 = GH⊄ 1,920
I, II and III only
I, II and IV only
II and IV only
II and III and IV only
Correct answer is B
Bankruptcy of a partner, illegality of object of the business, expiration of the time given, non performance of the business, admission of a new partner, withdrawal or retirement of partners give rise to dissolution of partnership.
Use the following information to answer the question
GH⊄ 800
GH⊄ 1,920
GH⊄ 1,120
GH⊄ 700
Correct answer is C
Interest on Drawings for Ant = GH⊄ 14,000 x 8%
Interest on Drawings for Ant = GH⊄ 14,000 x 0.08
Interest on Drawings for Ant = GH⊄ 1,120
Which fund is used to meet unforeseen or urgent expenditure?
Special fund
Contingencies fund
General reserve fund
Consolidated reserve fund
Correct answer is B
Contingency fund is established by the constitution of 1979 to take care of any nation disaster or unforeseen circumstances.