JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 268

1,336.

Sales ledger control account contains the total amount in respect of

A.

Creditors

B.

Debtors

C.

Investors

D.

Shareholders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,337.

Why are adjustments in the profit and loss account necessary?

A.

To cover some expenses of the following year

B.

To ascertain the actual expenses incurred and income earned during the year

C.

To show the provision made during the year

D.

To show the total expenses paid and income received during the year

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,340.

A payment of cash of N20 to John was entered on the receipt side of the cash book in error and credited to John's account.
Which of the following journal entry can be used to correct the error?

A.

John: N40 Dr, cash: N40 Cr

B.

Cash: N40 Dr, John: N40 Cr

C.

John: N20 Dr, cash: N20 Cr

D.

Cash: N20 Dr, John: N20 Cr

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.