JAMB Principles of Accounts 2011 Question 22

Question 22

Control Accounts

The control account can be used in

  1. A.recording all the business transactions of the enterprise
  2. B.keeping records of all direct deposits in the bank account
  3. C.monitoring the books of original entry
  4. D.monitoring the efficiency of bookkeeping by accountants.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (monitoring the efficiency of bookkeeping by accountants.)

Explanation

Control accounts check the accuracy of the ledger clerks' work, so they monitor how well the books are kept.