WAEC Financial Accounting 2001 Question 2

Question 2

Company Accounts

The amount by which assets exceed specific liabilities is called

  1. A.reserve
  2. B.provision
  3. C.premium
  4. D.bonus
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (reserve)

Explanation

Reserves are the part of net assets (assets less liabilities) belonging to owners beyond share capital, built up from profits or premiums.