WAEC Financial Accounting 1994 Question 14

Question 14

Company Accounts

Use the following Balance Sheet:
Ordinary share capital ₦100,000
6% Preference share capital ₦60,000
Reserve ₦20,000
(subtotal ₦180,000)
10% Debentures ₦40,000
Creditors ₦25,000
Accrued Rent ₦3,000
Total ₦248,000
Plant and Machinery ₦60,000
Furniture ₦50,000
Motor Van ₦68,000
Stock ₦14,000
Debtors ₦36,000
Prepayments ₦1,800
Bank ₦18,200
Total ₦248,000

What is the net total of assets?

  1. A.₦178,000
  2. B.₦180,000
  3. C.₦208,000
  4. D.₦220,000
  5. E.₦248,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦180,000)

Explanation

Net assets = total assets 248,000 − all liabilities (40,000 + 25,000 + 3,000) = ₦180,000.