Question 28
Not-for-Profit OrganisationsUse the information below to answer questions 28 and 29.
Income and Expenditure Account
Expenditure (₦): Wages 12000; Electricity 5000; Depreciation: furniture 1000; Other expenses ?; Excess of income over expenditure ?; Total 35000
Income (₦): Subscriptions received 20000; Donations received 10000; Profits on sale of investment 5000; Total 35000
It is the tradition of the club to write off an amount equal to 25% of the subscriptions received as other expenses.
What is the amount to be written off as other expenses?
- A.₦4500
- B.₦6000
- C.₦4000
- D.₦5000.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (₦5000.)
Explanation
25% × subscriptions 20 000 = ₦5 000.