WAEC Financial Accounting 1998 Question 11

Question 11

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

A balance sheet is prepared

  1. A.for the year ended ……19 x 1.
  2. B.for ……19 x 1.
  3. C.as at ……19 x 1.
  4. D.in the year…… 19 x 1.
  5. E.up to…… 19 x 1.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (as at ……19 x 1.)

Explanation

A balance sheet shows the position at one date, so it is headed 'as at'.