Question on: JAMB Accounting - 2023
Larry Limited has 4,000,000 ordinary shares of 50k each and 150,000 5% preference shares of ₦1 each fully paid. Determine the balance of the profit and loss appropriation account at the end of the period.
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Net profit for the year | 90,000 |
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Interim dividends paid: | |
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Ordinary shares | 25,000 |
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Profit and loss appropriation b/f | 10,000 |
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Goodwill written off | 1,000 |
A
₦66,5000
B
₦90,000
C
₦100,000
D
₦74,000
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Correct Option: A
Balance c/d = Net Profit + Profit & Loss - ( Goodwill + Ordinary Share + Preference Share)
= (90,000 + 10,000) - ( 1000 + 25000 + 7500)
= 100,000 - 33500
= ₦66500
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