WAEC Financial Accounting 1992 Question 4

Question 4

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

The following balances were extracted from the books of XYZ Co. Ltd.
Goodwill: ₦20,000
Other Fixed Assets: ₦400,000
Stock: ₦10,000
Debtors: ₦30,000
Provision for bad debts: ₦5,000
Bank balance: ₦10,000
Sundry Creditors: ₦25,000
Accrued expenses: ₦5,000
Bills payable: ₦2,000
Provision for depreciation: ₦90,000

The total Net Assets is

  1. A.₦465,000
  2. B.₦433,000
  3. C.₦375,000
  4. D.₦348,000
  5. E.₦343,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (₦343,000)

Explanation

Fixed assets 400,000 − 90,000 = 310,000 + goodwill 20,000 + working capital 13,000 = ₦343,000.