JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 58

286.

The principle of double entry developed from the axioms of accounting equation is given as

A.

Assets + Liability = Equity

B.

Assets + Equity = Liabilities

C.

Liabilities + Equity = Asset

D.

Liabilities + Equity = Net assets

Correct answer is C

Liabilities + Equity = Asset is given as the fundamental equation

287.

What is the effect of transaction when cash is paid into the bank?

A.

Bank balance decrease and cash balance increase

B.

Bank balance decrease and cash balance decrease

C.

Cash balance increase and bank balance increase

D.

Cash balance decrease and bank balance increase

Correct answer is D

Cash balance decrease and bank balance increase: The cash as leaving the cash till and will be deposited into the bank

 

288.

The tier of government that uses financial memorandum

A.

Federal government

B.

State government

C.

Local government

D.

Municipal government

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

289.

Which of the following is used to service all operations of government?

A.

Consolidated Revenue Fund

B.

Consolidated Reserve Fund

C.

Special Operational Fund

D.

General-Reserve Fund

Correct answer is A

Consolidation revenue fund generate its revenue through allocation from the federation account, court fees and fines etc and is used to finance government operation e g cost, overhead

 

290.

The discount column on the left-hand side of cashbook represents a discount

A.

Received from a creditor

B.

Allowed to a debtor

C.

Received from a debtor

D.

Allowed to a creditor

Correct answer is B

Allowed to a debtor: the debit side of the cashbook is where all proceeds from sales are recorded and have to be matched with the discount allowed to the debtor /creditor