JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 65

321.

Which of these is a content of a master file?

A.

All records relevant to the organisation

B.

Records of assets of the organisation

C.

A collection of data items

D.

All records relating to employees

Correct answer is A

All record relevant to the organization: the records which are only relevant to the organization such as the name and address as well as summary information such as amount due and year to date sales will be in master file

322.

Subscription in advance is treated in the balance sheet as a

A.

Current asset

B.

Current liability

C.

Fixed asset

D.

Long term liability

Correct answer is B

Current assets are assets of the company that can be easily converted to cash when needed

current liability: this is the liability owned to outsiders but still enjoying its benefit within a year e.g creditors, wages in arrears

323.

The correct expression of accounting equation is

A.

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

B.

Net assets = Liabilities + Equity

C.

Assets + Liabilities = Equity

D.

Assets = Equity - liabilities

Correct answer is A

The fundamental accounting equation is Asset = Capital + Liabilities 
Asset = Liabilities + Equity the total assets of the company is generated through liabilities to outsiders that the company is still enjoying in addition with the equity by the owners of the business

324.

The principle of double entry developed from the axioms of accounting equation is given as

A.

Assets + Liability = Equity

B.

Assets + Equity = Liabilities

C.

Liabilities + Equity = Asset

D.

Liabilities + Equity = Net assets

Correct answer is C

Liabilities + Equity = Asset is given as the fundamental equation

325.

What is the effect of transaction when cash is paid into the bank?

A.

Bank balance decrease and cash balance increase

B.

Bank balance decrease and cash balance decrease

C.

Cash balance increase and bank balance increase

D.

Cash balance decrease and bank balance increase

Correct answer is D

Cash balance decrease and bank balance increase: The cash as leaving the cash till and will be deposited into the bank