WAEC Financial Accounting 1997 Question 49

Question 49

Not-for-Profit Organisations

The 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 capital expenditure of the Club for the year was

  1. A.N6,250
  2. B.N5,450
  3. C.N5,125
  4. D.N3,600
  5. E.N2,500.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (N2,500.)

Explanation

Only the library books (N2,500) are a long-lasting asset.