WAEC Financial Accounting 2014 Question 28

Question 28

Not-for-Profit Organisations

Which of the following items is not contained in the Receipts and Payments Account?

  1. A.Subscription paid in advance
  2. B.Stock paid for in advance
  3. C.Outstanding wages and salaries
  4. D.Donations.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Outstanding wages and salaries)

Explanation

A receipts and payments account shows only cash actually received or paid. Outstanding wages have not been paid, so they are left out.