JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 123

611.

A partnership's internal regulations are set out by

A.

A deed

B.

A law

C.

A constitution

D.

An article

Correct answer is A

A partnership deed, also known as a partnership agreement, is a document that outlines in detail the rights and responsibilities of all parties to a business operation. It has the force of law and is designed to guide the partners in the conduct of the business.

612.

The amount paid by a new partner on admission as a compensation for the reputation built up by old partners is a

A.

Bonus

B.

Commission

C.

Premium

D.

Goodwill

Correct answer is D

Goodwill in accounting is an intangible asset that arises when a buyer acquires an existing business. Goodwill represents assets that are not separately identifiable.

613.

i. Direct materials
ii.Direct labour
iii.Direct expenses
iv. Factory expenses

Prime cost consist of

 

A.

i, ii and iii

B.

i, ii and iv

C.

i, iii and iv

D.

ii, iii and iv

Correct answer is A

Prime cost is the direct cost of a commodity in terms of the materials and labour involved in its production, excluding fixed costs. Direct material and direct labor costs are prime cost because they are the main incremental costs of a product.

614.

Which of the following expenses relates to the profit and loss account of a manufacturing firm?

A.

Direct materials

B.

Direct labour

C.

Administrative overhead

D.

Work-in-progress

Correct answer is C

Administrative overhead is those costs not involved in the development or production of goods or services. This is essentially all overhead that is not included in manufacturing overhead. Examples of administrative overhead costs are the costs of: Front office and sales salaries, wages, and commissions. Office supplies

 

615.

Which of the following is accounted for in receipts and payment account?

A.

Subscriptions recieved in advance

B.

Subscriptions due not yet recieved

C.

Accrued expenses on annual dances

D.

Depreciation of the club house

Correct answer is A

 A receipts and payments account is a summary of actual cash receipts and payments extracted from the cash book over a certain period. All cash received and paid during the period whether capital or revenue is included in this account. It contains Subscriptions received in advance.