JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

The similarities between Receipts and payments and income and expenditure account is

A.

Both accounts follows the principle of double entry

B.

They are summaries of financial statements

C.

Both include capital items

D.

Both are prepared by non-profit making concern

Correct answer is C

The receipts and payment accounts include both capital and revenue items while income and expenditure account include only revenue items.

 

197.

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.

 

198.

In the absence of partnership agreement, a loan by a partner attracts interest at

A.

20%

B.

5%

C.

10%

D.

15%

Correct answer is B

If no specific agreement is made, 5% interest 2 year on loans made by partners in excess of the 'agreed capitals'.

199.

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

200.

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