WAEC Financial Accounting 1995 Question 27

Question 27

Control Accounts

Use the following Debtors Control Account:
Debit side: Balance b/d ₦8,000; 'X' ₦12,000
Credit side: Bank 'Y'; Discount ₦200; Balance c/d ₦3,000

The closing balance is a

  1. A.current asset
  2. B.current liability
  3. C.fixed asset
  4. D.fictitious asset
  5. E.long term liability.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (current asset)

Explanation

The ₦3,000 owed by debtors is a current asset.