WAEC Financial Accounting 1991 (August) Question 18

Question 18

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 intangible assets?

  1. A.₦60,000
  2. B.₦50,000
  3. C.₦42,000
  4. D.₦32,000
  5. E.₦10,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (₦10,000.)

Explanation

The only intangible asset is goodwill, ₦10,000.