UI Post-UTME Financial Accounting 2025 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Correction of Errors and Suspense Account

The following errors were found after preparing the trial balance:
I. Rent paid ₦15,000 was posted to the rates account
II. Machinery purchased for ₦80,000 was debited to the repairs account
III. A sale of ₦12,000 was entered on both sides as ₦21,000
IV. The discount received of ₦3,000 was completely omitted
Which errors are errors of principle?

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

Answer: B (II only)

Explanation

Debiting machinery (capital) to repairs (revenue) puts it in the wrong class of account: an error of principle. I is commission, III original entry, IV omission.