WAEC Financial Accounting 2010 Question 46

Question 46

Accruals and Prepayments

Use the following information to answer questions 45 and 46.
On 1/7/07, a trader owed wages of Le 2,000. During the year ended 30/6/08, wages of Le 2,400 were owed and Le 8,000 were paid.

Wages recorded in the balance sheet as at 30/6/08 is

  1. A.Le 8,000
  2. B.Le 6,000
  3. C.Le 2,400
  4. D.Le 2,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Le 2,400)

Explanation

The wages still owed at the year end, Le 2,400, are shown as a current liability.