Accounts - Principles of Accounts JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

43

Which of the following is an example of Personal Accounts?

  • A. stock
  • B. fixture
  • C. equiptment
  • D. rent
  • E. debtors
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44

Subscription in advance is an example of

  • A. payment
  • B. accual
  • C. debtors
  • D. provision
  • E. reserves
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45

The accounting entries required for increase in provision for doubtful debts are

  • A. debit profit and loss account, credit provision for doubtful debts account
  • B. credit provision for doubtful debts account; debit profit and loss account
  • C. credit trading account; credit provision and doubtful debts account
  • D. credit trading trading account; debit provision for doubtful debts account
  • E. credit debtor's account; debit provision for doubtful debts account
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46

If incorrect entries on the debit side equal other incorrect entries on the credit side, the error is that of

  • A. ordinary entry
  • B. omission
  • C. commission
  • D. compensation
  • E. principle
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47

Which of the following is not a debit entry on a sales ledger control account?

  • A. goods sold
  • B. cash received
  • C. dishonoured cash
  • D. payment to debtors for claim
  • E. interest charges
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48

The reward given to a debenture holder is called

  • A. profit
  • B. reserve
  • C. premium
  • D. dividend
  • E. interest
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49

Which of the following is the basis of accounting in the Civil Service?

  • A. accrual
  • B. cash
  • C. income
  • D. expenditure
  • E. profit
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50

Which of the following is the effect of a reduction in the provision for doubtful debts?

  • A. reduction in net profit
  • B. reduction in cash balance
  • C. reduction in gloss profit
  • D. increase in gross profit
  • E. increase in net profit
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