JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 9

41.

Which of these is not method of stock valuation?

A.

FIFO method

B.

Base method

C.

Standard method

D.

LIFO

Correct answer is C

The methods of stock valuation are: FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average Price Method, Simple Average Price Method, Base stock method.

 

42.

 

Plant and Machinery

190000

Motor Vehicle

170000
Stock 60000

Current Liabilities

50000

Purchase consideration

40000

The goodwill is?

A.

₦110,000

B.

₦30,000

C.

₦90,000

D.

₦80,000

Correct answer is B

Goodwill = Purchase consideration - value of assets
Total value of assets = 190,000 + 170,000 + 60,000 - (50,000)
= 370,000

Therefore, Goodwill = 400,000 - 370,000
= ₦30,000

43.

Which of the following is charged to trading account?

A.

Rent

B.

Discount allowed

C.

Carriage inwards

D.

Carriage outwards

Correct answer is C

Carriage inwards is the cost of transportation charged on goods purchased. It must be added to the goods purchased, hence it is debited to trading account. 

44.

The short term solvency of a company is determined with ------- ratio

A.

Acid test

B.

Gross profit margin

C.

Debt to equity

D.

Current

Correct answer is D

The current or working capital ratio is a test of a business's short-term solvency — its capability to pay its liabilities that come due in the near future (up to one year).

45.

The assumption that a business will continue to exist into the foreseeanle future is recognized by a concept called

A.

matching

B.

business entity

C.

going concern

D.

historical cost

Correct answer is C

The going concern concept states that a business will continue to operate for an indefinte period of time or perpectual existence.