JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 248

1,236.

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.

1,237.

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.

1,238.

Accrual concept stipulates that

A.

Revenue should be recognized when it is earned

B.

Costs should be recognized when the expenditure is paid

C.

Revenue should be recognized only when cash is paid

D.

Costs should be recognized when the are incurred

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,239.

If a monthly insurance premium is remitted to a company by the state government, the initial deductions from employees are recorded in?

A.

The general fund

B.

Agency fund

C.

Special fund

D.

General long-term fund

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,240.

Money not required to meet chargeable expenditure in any fiscal year under cash accounting, should be?

A.

Surrendered to the consolidated revenue fund

B.

Carried forward to the next financial year

C.

Reserved to meet any deficits or contingencies

D.

Returned to the taxpayer

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.