Question 46
Branch AccountsUse the information below to answer questions 46 and 47.
Amoga Limited invoiced goods at a cost of ₦10,000 to its Ikeja branch at a margin of 20%. The branch later returned goods worth ₦1,200 at invoice price to the head office.
The profit margin should be
- A.debited to goods sent to branch account
- B.debited to branch stock account
- C.credited to branch adjustment account
- D.credited to branch stock adjustment account.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (credited to branch adjustment account)
Explanation
The loading (profit element) on goods sent is credited to the branch adjustment account.