JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 119

591.

Which of the following is a debit entry in debtors control account?

A.

Discount allowed

B.

Return inwards

C.

Credit sales

D.

Cash from debtors

Correct answer is C

The debtorscontrol account is an account in the GL that shows the total of all transactions with debtorsEntries must still be made using the double entry method (credit/debit), but the following totals are entered: The sales journal totals, or the total amount of credit extended.

592.

In a bank reconciliation statement, Dishonoured cheques is added to

A.

Unpresented cheques

B.

Uncredited cheques

C.

Statement of account

D.

Aggregate balanace as per cash book

Correct answer is B

Dishonoured cheques are those which are refused payment by the bank because they are not in order or there is insufficient fund in the drawer's account.  They are added to uncredited cheques just like standing order and bank charges.

593.

The ledger entries to be made if cash sales is banked is debit

A.

Cash, credit sales

B.

Sales, credit cash

C.

Bank, credit cash

D.

Bank, credit sales

Correct answer is D

Debit Bank Account  and Credit sales - this highlights that you have taken the cash “out of your pocket” and put it in to your bank account.

595.

Using LIFO method of stock valuation, analyze the issue quantities and their prices

A.

260 units at N1.50

B.

700 units at N1.50

C.

200 units at N1.50 and 500 units at N1.00

D.

350 units at N1.50 and 350 units at N1.00

Correct answer is A

Given that a maximum of 260 units can be taken from the last receipt, the balance of 440 units (700-260) would be issued at N 1.00 which would be taken from the first materials received (100 units)