Question 47
Not-for-Profit OrganisationsThe Receipts and Payments Account of Acada Club for the year ended 31st December, 1995 is as follows:
Receipts: Balance b/f N800; Subscriptions N3,600; Donations N650; Dance tickets N1,200; total N6,250
Payments: Printing and Stationery N320; Postages and Telephone N160; Rent N1,200; Library books N2,500; Anniversary dance expenses N945; balance c/d N1,125; total N6,250
The amount of income credited to Income and Expenditure Account for the year was
- A.N6,250
- B.N5,450
- C.N3,600
- D.N1,850
- E.1,125.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (N5,450)
Explanation
Income = subscriptions 3,600 + donations 650 + dance tickets 1,200 = N5,450 (the opening balance is not income).