WAEC Financial Accounting 1991 (August) Question 15

Question 15

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

Use the following information:
Goodwill: Dr ₦10,000
Plant and Machinery: Dr ₦32,000
Freehold premises: Dr ₦50,000
Stock: Dr ₦15,000
Debtors: Dr ₦12,500
Cash in bank: Dr ₦7,500
Cash in hand: Dr ₦2,000
Profit and Loss Account: Cr ₦34,000
Accrued rent: Cr ₦500
Sundry creditors: Cr ₦9,500
Capital: Cr (figure not given)
Totals: ₦129,000, ₦129,000

What is the value of current liabilities?

  1. A.₦12,500
  2. B.₦10,000
  3. C.₦9,500
  4. D.₦9,000
  5. E.₦7,500.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦10,000)

Explanation

Accrued rent 500 + sundry creditors 9,500 = ₦10,000.