WAEC Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 7

31.

Use the following information to answer the question

 

 $

 Trade creditors (31/12/2020)

 4,000
 Paid for purchases in 2021: Cheques  110,000
 Carriage inwards  1,000
 Trade creditors (31/12/2021)  6,000

The balance c/d on trade creditors will be recorded in the balance sheet as

A.

current asset

B.

short-term liability

C.

long-term liability

D.

fixed asset

Correct answer is B

The balance c/d on trade creditors will be recorded in the balance sheet as a "short-term liability."

Trade creditors represent amounts owed by a business to its suppliers for goods or services that have been purchased on credit. These amounts are typically expected to be paid within a short period, usually within a year. As a result, trade creditors are classified as short-term liabilities on the balance sheet.

 

In the given information, the trade creditors balance on December 31, 2021, is $6,000. This represents the amount that the business still owes to its suppliers at the end of the year. Since it is an amount payable in the short term, it will be recorded as a short-term liability on the balance sheet.

32.

Use the following information to answer the question

 

 Trade creditors (31/12/2020)

 4,000
 Paid for purchases in 2021: Cheques  110,000
 Carriage inwards  1,000
 Trade creditors (31/12/2021)  6,000

The total purchase in 2021 is

A.

$121,000

B.

$113,000

C.

$117,000

D.

$111,000

Correct answer is D

To determine the total purchase in 2021, we need to sum up the amounts paid for purchases in 2021 and the carriage inwards.

 

The amounts are as follows:

 

Paid for purchases in 2021 (cheques): $110,000

Carriage inwards: $1,000

 

Adding these two amounts together gives us:

 

$110,000 + $1,000 = $111,000

 

Therefore, the total purchase in 2021 is $111,000.

33.

Which of the following items is classified as capital expenditure in public sector accounting?

A.

Training and conference cost

B.

Construction works's cost

C.

Wages and salaries

D.

Financial charges

Correct answer is B

Capital expenditure are expenditure incurred on long term project. They usually add to the value of the assets. They are normally paid from development fund.

34.

A reason a business is not able to keep full set of accounting records is that

A.

the business does not make profit

B.

double entry is expensive to maintain

C.

the business is not a trading concern

D.

double entry shows the true profit

Correct answer is B

The double entry system is comparatively an expensive way of maintaining the financial accounts. The accountants may charge a handsome amount as fees. Maintaining incomplete records consumes less time.

35.

The source of funds available to a local government/district assembly includes

A.

common fund allocation

B.

none of the above

C.

excise duties

D.

road tolls

Correct answer is B

The sources of funds available to a local government/district assembly can vary depending on the specific jurisdiction and country. However, among the options provided, the following are commonly recognized as potential sources of funds for local governments/district assemblies:

 

Common fund allocation: Many countries allocate a portion of national revenue or taxes to local governments/district assemblies through a common fund. This fund ensures that local governments have a guaranteed source of funds to carry out their responsibilities and provide essential services to their communities.

 

Excise duties: Excise duties are taxes imposed on specific goods or services within a country. Local governments may receive a portion of excise duty revenues collected within their jurisdiction as a source of funding for their activities.

 

Road tolls: Local governments may generate revenue by implementing tolls on specific roads or highways within their jurisdiction. The funds collected from road tolls can be used to finance road maintenance, infrastructure development, and other related projects.

 

Foreign loans: Local governments/district assemblies may also have the option to seek external funding through foreign loans. This involves borrowing money from international financial institutions or foreign governments to finance specific projects or initiatives.