GCE Financial Accounting 1990 Question 6

Question 6

Control Accounts

Sales Ledger Control Account
Debit side: Balance b/d ?; Sales ₦21,610; Acceptance dishonoured ₦542; Total ₦34,742
Credit side: Discount Allowed ₦968; Sales Returns ₦942; Cash received from customers ?; Balance c/d ₦13,740; Total ₦34,742

What is the total debts at the beginning of the year?

  1. A.₦12,590
  2. B.₦13,740
  3. C.₦20,668
  4. D.₦21,610
  5. E.₦34,742.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦12,590)

Explanation

Opening balance = 34,742 − 21,610 − 542 = ₦12,590.