JAMB Principles of Accounts 2001 Question 49

Question 49

Public Sector Accounting

Use the information below to answer questions 49 and 50.
Given:
PTF Trial Balance [Extract] as at 31 December, 1999 (Dr ₦'000; Cr ₦'000)
Cash 2,000
Investments 3,000
Accounts receivable 6,000
Fund balance — ; 11,000
Totals 11,000 ; 11,000
Assuming all the investments realized ₦4m, what will be the ending fund balance?

  1. A.₦8m
  2. B.₦11m
  3. C.₦12m
  4. D.₦15m.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦12m)

Explanation

Investments of ₦3m sold for ₦4m give a gain of ₦1m, so the fund rises from ₦11m to ₦12m.