JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 34

166.

In a non-profit making organisation, the excess of Assets over liabilities equals

A.

Capital

B.

Capital employed

C.

Capital owned

D.

Accumulated funds

Correct answer is D

The excess of the assets over the liabilities of a non-profit making concern is called Accumulated Fund. It is the capital of a non-profit making association. In order to ascertain the accumulated fund, a statement of affairs will be prepared.

 

167.

Where there is no agreement made by the partners, the following provisions takes place except

A.

No salary for partners acting in the business

B.

There is interest on capital

C.

No interest to be charged on drawings

D.

Profit and loss are to be shared equally

Correct answer is B

According to section 24 of the partnership Act 1890. If no specific agreement is made by the partners, the following takes place:
1. No partners may introduce a new person without the consent of all other partners 2.5% interest a year on loans made by partner e.t.c

168.

Use the following information to answer this question

Year
1991
1992
1993
1994
14,000
24,000
10,000
16,000

It has been decided to value goodwill at 2 years purchase of average profit for the past 4 years. The value of goodwill is

A.

32,000

B.

16,000

C.

30,000

D.

64,000

Correct answer is B

 

Average profit = 14,000 + 24,000 + 10,000 + 16,000
                         4

 

= 64,000
   4
= ₦16,000

 

169.

Shares that are offered to existing shareholders at a price is called

A.

Par

B.

Premium

C.

Right issue

D.

Bonus issue

Correct answer is C

Right issue are offered to existing shareholders in a company.

170.

An ordinary share of ₦100 was issued at ₦80. The share was issued at

A.

Premium

B.

Par

C.

Discount

D.

Loss

Correct answer is C

Share issued at discount is a situation whereby shares are quoted below the nominal value.