JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 157

781.

If stationery bought for N200 has been entered as N2000. To correct this error?

A.

Debit stationery with N2,200

B.

Credit stationery with N1,800

C.

Debit stationery with N1,800

D.

Credit stationery with N2,200

Correct answer is C

To correct the error, we have to debit the amount in excess so as when it is being calculated, the debit side would balance with the credit side. 

Remember income in recorded on the debit side while expenses are recorded on the credit side. Since stationary was bought, (expense) it is assumed that it was recorded on the credit side. hence we will debit the amount in excess.

782.

If salary account is debited instead of stationary account, the error committed is that of?

A.

Commission

B.

Omission

C.

Principle

D.

Compensation

Correct answer is A

An error of principle is an accounting mistake in which an entry is recorded in the incorrect account.

783.

Ledger account is mainly classified into?

A.

Nominal, real and personal accounts

B.

Fixed and current accounts

C.

Management, financial and public sector accounting

D.

Bank and cash accounts

Correct answer is A

General Ledger is divided into two types – Nominal Ledger and Private Ledger.

784.

The major function of accounting bodies in Nigeria is to?

A.

Provide proper financial management of businesses

B.

Provide good remuneration to the members

C.

Promote the ethics of the profession

D.

Show the dynamic nature of the profession

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

785.

One of the reasons for the existence of the public sector is to?

 

A.

Take adequate care of the needy

B.

Supplement the commercial sector

C.

Provide cheap services to all citizens

D.

Correct perceived inequalities

Correct answer is C

Purpose of public sector is to provide public services. This  include public goods and governmental services such as the military, police, public education along with health care and those working for the government itself. These services are provided at a cheap and affordable rate to the citizens.