WAEC Financial Accounting 1994 Question 42

Question 42

Correction of Errors and Suspense Account

A typewriter for office use sold for ₦5,000 was posted to Sales Account. This is an error of

  1. A.omission
  2. B.compensation
  3. C.commission
  4. D.principle
  5. E.original entry.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (principle)

Explanation

A fixed asset sale was put in a revenue account: an error of principle.