JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 280

1,397.

The starting point for the production of accounts from incomplete records is to

A.

Ascertain the total sales

B.

Compute the opening stock of goods sold

C.

Verify the total purchase

D.

Prepare an opening statement of affairs

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,399.

Sales ledger control account contains the total amount in respect of

A.

Creditors

B.

Debtors

C.

Investors

D.

Shareholders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,400.

Why are adjustments in the profit and loss account necessary?

A.

To cover some expenses of the following year

B.

To ascertain the actual expenses incurred and income earned during the year

C.

To show the provision made during the year

D.

To show the total expenses paid and income received during the year

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.