GCE Financial Accounting 1989 Question 21

Question 21

Control Accounts

Sales Ledger Control Account (1986)
Debit side: Jan. 1 Balance b/d ₦1,300; Jan. 31 Sales ₦7,630; Dishonoured Cheques ₦250; Stopped Cheques ₦100; Balance c/d ₦92; Total ₦9,372
Credit side: Jan. 1 Balance b/d ₦86; Bank ₦6,555; Discounts ₦345; Returns ₦130; Purchases Ledger ₦360; Balance c/d ₦1,896; Total ₦9,372
Feb. 1 Balance b/d ₦1,896 (debit); Feb. 1 Balance b/d ₦92 (credit)

The balance of ₦1,896 represents I. The sum required to balance the account II. amount due to the customers III. amount due from the customers.

  1. A.I only
  2. B.II only
  3. C.III only
  4. D.I and II only
  5. E.I and III only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (I and III only)

Explanation

₦1,896 is the balancing figure (balance c/d) and comes down as a debit, i.e. money customers owe the business.