JAMB Principles of Accounts 2008 Question 32

Question 32

Not-for-Profit Organisations

Given:
Subscription in arrears 01/01/06 ₦2 000
Subscription in advance 01/01/06 ₦1 500
Subscription paid during the year ₦7 000
Subscription in arrears 31/12/06 ₦3 000
Determine the amount of subscription included in the income and expenditure account for the year

  1. A.N 3500
  2. B.N 7000
  3. C.N 9500
  4. D.N13 500
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (N 9500)

Explanation

Income = cash received 7 000 − opening arrears 2 000 + opening advance 1 500 + closing arrears 3 000 = ₦9 500.