JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1378

6,886.

When a proprietor withdraws cash from the business for private use, he

A.

Debits cash account and credits drawings account

B.

Credits cash account and debits bank account

C.

Debits bank account and credits drawings account

D.

Credits cash account and debits drawings account

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,887.

Which of the following properties is not peculiar to matter?

A.

Kinetic energy of particles increases from solid to gas

B.

Random motion of particles increases from gas to solid

C.

Orderliness of particles increases from gas to liquid

D.

Random motion of particles increases from liquid to gas

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,888.

A bookkeeping error occurs when there is

A.

A deliberate manipulation of records

B.

Unintentional correct posting in the ledger

C.

Intentional failure to record transactions completely

D.

Incorrect records and oversights that are not intended

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,889.

The need for changes in accounting theory in Nigeria was influenced by the

A.

Dynamics of commercialization and privatization policies

B.

Growth in size of business units

C.

Introduction of the structural adjustment programme

D.

Inconvertibility of the nation's currency

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,890.

The basic role of accounting is to

A.

Detect fraud

B.

Attest to finacial statements

C.

Measure performance

D.

Protect shareholders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.