WAEC Financial Accounting 2018 Question 36

Question 36

Not-for-Profit Organisations

Use the following information to answer questions 36 and 37.
Receipt and Payments: 31st December, 2016 (₦)
Receipts: Cash at bank 460; Subscriptions 520; Donations 500; Sale of tickets 490; Entrance fees 670
Payments: New equipment 200; Cleaners' wages 540; Stationery 140; Repairs 110
The surplus for the year is

  1. A.₦1,970.
  2. B.₦1,890.
  3. C.₦1,690.
  4. D.₦1,390.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦1,390.)

Explanation

Income 520 + 500 + 490 + 670 = 2,180; expenses 540 + 140 + 110 = 790 (equipment is capital); surplus ₦1,390.