Question 47
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.
What is the correct entry in the head office books at the point of initial transfer of the goods?
- A.Branch stock account would be credited with ₦10,000.
- B.Branch stock account would be debited with ₦12,000
- C.Goods sent to branch account would be debited with ₦10,800
- D.Goods sent to branch account would be credited with ₦12,000.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (Goods sent to branch account would be credited with ₦12,000.)
Explanation
At invoice price (cost 10 000 plus 20% added, 12 000), branch stock is debited and goods sent to branch is credited with ₦12 000.