WAEC Financial Accounting 2006 Question 24

Question 24

Not-for-Profit Organisations

Cash in hand Le15,000
Balances as at 1st January, 2005: Subscriptions in arrears Le6,000; Subscriptions in advance Le2,500
Subscriptions received Le18,000
Expenses for the year Le6,500
Balances as at 31st December, 2005: Subscriptions in arrears Le3,000; Subscriptions in advance Le1,500
Accumulated fund at the beginning of the year was

  1. A.Le 23,500
  2. B.Le 18,500
  3. C.Le 11,500
  4. D.Le 8,500
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Le 18,500)

Explanation

Cash 15,000 + arrears 6,000 − advance 2,500 = Le18,500.