WAEC Financial Accounting 1995 Question 35

Question 35

Public Sector Accounting

The Department of Administration of Odi Naka Chukwu State Water Corporation has the underlisted staff position on 31st December, 1993.
Post | Grade | Number in post | Rate
Director of Audit | 16 | 1 | ₦200,000 x ₦20,000 – ₦300,000
Assistant Director (Audit) | 15 | 2 | ₦160,000 x ₦18,000 – ₦268,000
Asst. Chief Internal Auditor | 13 | 1 | ₦140,000 x ₦12,000 – ₦224,000
Internal Auditor II | 08 | 2 | ₦60,000 x ₦6,000 – ₦120,000
Higher Executive Officer (Audit) | 08 | 4 | ₦60,000 x ₦6,000 – ₦120,000
Note: (a) All employees are on the first step of their salary (b) Grade Level 12 and above: Housing Allowance ₦24,000 p.a, Transport Allowance ₦18,000 p.a.; 07 to 11: Housing ₦18,000 p.a., Transport ₦12,000 p.a.

Total housing allowance for the period is

  1. A.₦404,000
  2. B.₦242,000
  3. C.₦204,000
  4. D.₦144,000
  5. E.₦132,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦204,000)

Explanation

4 staff (GL 13–16) × 24,000 = 96,000 + 6 staff (GL 08) × 18,000 = 108,000; total ₦204,000.