JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 38

186.

One of the objective of maintaining the account of a branch at the head office is to

A.

To access the performance of the branches

B.

Check the excesses of customers

C.

Record charges in shareholdings

D.

Record charges in liabilities

Correct answer is A

Branch account enables control to be exercised by management over the affairs of the branch.

 

187.

The instrument isued by the Minister who authorized an officer to incure expenditure is a/an

A.

Warrant

B.

Budget

C.

Impurest

D.

Consolidated fund

Correct answer is A

Warrant is the only authority through which money is expended in government.

188.

An officer that is charged with the responsibility of carrying out investigations on the book of accounts to show the true and fair view is

A.

Ministry of Finance

B.

Accountant General

C.

Revenue office

D.

Auditor General

Correct answer is D

The Auditor General ensures that all money collected is properly accounted for and that the records comply with the rules and regulations.

189.

Which of the following cannot depreciate?

A.

Plant and machinery

B.

motor van

C.

Premises

D.

Land

Correct answer is D

Land is permanent. It does not wear and tear. Rather it appreciates in value over time.

 

190.

Which of the following is not charged to the manufacturing account?

A.

Direct expenses

B.

Factory wages

C.

Distribution expenses

D.

Raw materials

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.