JAMB Principles of Accounts 1995 Question 31

Question 31

Not-for-Profit Organisations

A charitable club has the following figures:
Subscriptions received in 1991 ₦2 800
Subscriptions unpaid in 1990 ₦300
Subscriptions paid for 1992 ₦150
Subscriptions due 1991 ₦180
How much should be charged to the income and expenditure of this club as subscription for 1991?

  1. A.₦2 530
  2. B.₦2 680
  3. C.₦2 830
  4. D.₦2 980
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦2 530)

Explanation

Start with cash received ₦2 800; remove the ₦300 that belonged to 1990 and the ₦150 paid in advance for 1992; add the ₦180 still owing for 1991: ₦2 530.