JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1201

6,002.

i.) The amount of the imprest is the same from one organization to another
ii.) At the end of a fixed period, the petty cashier received a fixed sum of money.
iii.) At the end of a period, the petty cashier is reimbursed with the amount spent in that period.
iv The system is a method by which a measure of control is kept on petty cash expenses.

Which of the above is correct about the imprest system?

A.

i, ii and iii

B.

i, iii and iv

C.

i, ii and iv

D.

iii and iv

Correct answer is C

The basic characteristic of an imprest system is that a fixed amount is reserved, which after a certain period of time or when circumstances require, because money was spent, it will be replenished.

6,003.

Alaka who owed Saka #15,000, settled his debt after deducting cash discount of 10percent. To record the discount in the book of Saka, debit

A.

Discount recieved account and credit Alaka's account

B.

Alaka's account and credit discount recieved account

C.

Saka's account and credit discount recieved account

D.

Discount allowed account and credit Alaka's account

Correct answer is D

Debit cash account and credit discount allowed account

6,004.

The corresponding entry of personal accounts found in the debit side of the cash is to

A.

Credit real accounts

B.

Debit real accounts

C.

Credit the ledger

D.

Debit the ledger

Correct answer is C

For every debit entry, there must be a corresponding credit entry. Hence we credit the ledger 

6,005.

Which of the following items is a capital expenditure?

A.

Maintenance of office machine

B.

Purchase of office stationery

C.

Carriage inwards

D.

Purchase of office machinery

Correct answer is D

Capital expenditures are money spent by a business or organization on acquiring or maintaining fixed assets, such as land, buildings, and equipment.