JAMB Principles of Accounts 2009 Question 33

Question 33

Departmental Accounts

I. Space occupied by each department
II. Average value of stock held by each department
III. Departmental turnover
IV. Number of articles sold by each department
From the information above, the two most logical bases for apportioning expenses that are common to departments are

  1. A.I and II
  2. B.I and III
  3. C.II and III
  4. D.III and IV
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I and III)

Explanation

Expenses like rent are shared by floor space, and selling-related expenses by turnover.