WAEC Financial Accounting 1993 Question 21

Question 21

Company Accounts

Use the following information:
10,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each: ₦10,000
5,000 5% preference shares of ₦1 each: ₦5,000
Profit and Loss Account: ₦8,000
8% debenture: ₦10,000
Creditors: ₦3,000
Bank overdraft: ₦2,000
Plants and machinery: ₦10,000
Furniture and fittings: ₦3,000
Stock: ₦8,000
Debtors: ₦5,000

What is the value of current liabilities?

  1. A.₦13,000
  2. B.₦10,000
  3. C.₦5,000
  4. D.₦3,000
  5. E.₦2,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦5,000)

Explanation

Creditors 3,000 + bank overdraft 2,000 = ₦5,000.