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- Explain four considerations that management should take into account in choosing the basis of cost apportionment.(Solved)
Explain four considerations that management should take into account in choosing the basis of cost apportionment.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- In relation to a manufacturing concern, Explain the term "cost apportionment".(Solved)
In relation to a manufacturing concern, Explain the term "cost apportionment".
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline two advantages of an income and expenditure account as compared to a receipts and
payments account.(Solved)
Outline two advantages of an income and expenditure account as compared to a receipts and
payments account.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following is the summary of the cashbook of Mbedodo Football Club for the year ended 30 June
2011:
Additional information:
1. The assets of the club on...(Solved)
The following is the summary of the cashbook of Mbedodo Football Club for the year ended 30 June
2011:
Additional information:
1. The assets of the club on 1 July 2010 were as follows:
Sh. '000'
Land 650,000
Gymnasium and equipment 250,000
Bar inventory 10,800
Prizes in hand 4,800
2. Bar supplies owing amounted to Sh. 4,200,000 on 1 July 2010
3. On 30 June 2011 the bar inventory was Sh. 9,600,000, prizes in hand - Sh. 2,400,00 and
Sh. 5,640,000 was owing for bar supplies.
4. The secretary is to receive a leave allowance of 5% of his basic salary. It was also agreed that
the bar manager should receive aSh. 500,000 bonus for increased sales during the year.
5. From the register of members, it appeared that unpaid subscriptions as at 30 June 2011
totaled Sh. 5,100,000. Subscriptions received during the year included Sh. 2,550,000 in
respect of the previous year and Sh. 1,700,000 in respect of the year starting 1 July 2011.
6. Interest earned on the deposit with the SACCO for the year ended 30 June 2011 amounted to Sh.
1,750,000
7. The rent paid was for fifteen months up to 30th September 2011
8. The gymnasium and equipment are to be depreciated at the rate of 10% per annum on straight
line basis
Required;-
a) Income and expenditure account for the year ended 30 June 2011
b) Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011
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- Differentiate between "receipts and payments account" and "income and expenditure account".(Solved)
Differentiate between "receipts and payments account" and "income and expenditure account".
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- Explain three reasons why in many organisations the cash flow for a given period differs from the
profit realised by the organisation in the same period.(Solved)
Explain three reasons why in many organisations the cash flow for a given period differs from the
profit realised by the organisation in the same period.
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- Discuss three categories of financial ratios(Solved)
Discuss three categories of financial ratios
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- Summarise three limitations of ratio analysis.(Solved)
Summarise three limitations of ratio analysis.
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- Highlight six purposes of public sector accounting.(Solved)
Highlight six purposes of public sector accounting.
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- The following were the approved estimates and actual expenditure for the Ministry of health for
the financial year ended 30 June 2013:
Drawings from the Exchequer during...(Solved)
The following were the approved estimates and actual expenditure for the Ministry of health for
the financial year ended 30 June 2013:
Drawings from the Exchequer during the financial year ended 30 June 2013 amounted to
Sh.127, 500,000.
Required:
(i) General account of vote.
(ii) Exchequer account.
(iii) Paymaster general account.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Uzuri County Council authorised the construction of a city hall on 1 July 2012. The hall was
expected to cost Sh. 160,000,000. The project was to...(Solved)
Uzuri County Council authorised the construction of a city hall on 1 July 2012. The hall was
expected to cost Sh. 160,000,000. The project was to be financed as follows:
Sh. 80,000,000 from a 6.5% bond issue.
Sh. 64,000,000 from a government grant.
Sh. l6,000,000 from the general fund.
The following transactions and events took place during the year ended 30 June 2013:
1. The county council transferred Sh. 16,000,000 from the general fund to the city hall capital
fund. The capital project fund was for the purpose of construction of the city hall.
2. Planning and architects fees amounting to Sh.6,400,000 were paid.
3. The contract was awarded for Sh. 152, 000,000.
4. The 6.5% bonds were sold for Sh. 80,320,000 and the amount of the premium transferred to
the debt service fund.
5. The contract was certified 50% complete and an invoice for Sh.76,000,000 was received from
the contractor.
The contractor was paid the invoiced amount less 10% retention
Required:
i) Journal entries to record the above transactions.
ii) Statement of revenue and expenditure of the capital project fund for the year ended 30 June
2013.
iii) Statement of financial position of the capital project fund as at 30 June 2013.
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- The following were the estimates and actual expenditure of Barani Ministry of Youth and Sports for
the financial year ended 30 June 2012.
Drawings from the exchequer...(Solved)
The following were the estimates and actual expenditure of Barani Ministry of Youth and Sports for
the financial year ended 30 June 2012.
Drawings from the exchequer during the financial year ended 30 June 2012 amounted to
Sh.226,000,000
Required;
a) General account of vote
b) Exchequer account
c) Paymaster general (PMG) account
d) Appropriation account for the year ended 30 June 2012
e) Statement of assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2012
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following details relate to the approved estimates and actual expenditure of a certain
government ministry for the financial year ended June 2012.
Required;-
Appropriation account for the...(Solved)
The following details relate to the approved estimates and actual expenditure of a certain
government ministry for the financial year ended June 2012.
Required;-
Appropriation account for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain the following terms in the context of public sector accounting:
i) Commitment accounting
ii) Fund accounting(Solved)
Explain the following terms in the context of public sector accounting:
i) Commitment accounting
ii) Fund accounting
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain three roles of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).(Solved)
Explain three roles of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).
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- Explain the meaning of the following terms in relation to Public Sector Accounting:
i) Appropriation-In-Aid
ii) Paymaster general
iii) General Account of Vote
iv) Exchequer Account(Solved)
Explain the meaning of the following terms in relation to Public Sector Accounting:
i) Appropriation-In-Aid
ii) Paymaster general
iii) General Account of Vote
iv) Exchequer Account
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- The Ministry of Finance estimated the revenue from licences for the year ended 30 June 2010 to be
follows:
During the year, the treasury introduced a new...(Solved)
The Ministry of Finance estimated the revenue from licences for the year ended 30 June 2010 to be
follows:
During the year, the treasury introduced a new vote head 018, second hand clothes licences
under supplement estimate number 1.The estimated revenue from this vote head was Sh450
million. The actual revenue during the year was as follows:
Additional information:
1. The balance of revenue from licences as at 1 July 2009 was Sh. 325 million.
2. As at 30 June 2010, the amount of revenue from licences due to the Exchequer was Sh124 million
Required:
Statement of revenue for the year ended 30 June 2010.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Highlight the importance of using accounting standards as the basis for preparing financial
statements.(Solved)
Highlight the importance of using accounting standards as the basis for preparing financial
statements.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- The International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) recommend the use of accrual
basis of accounting for public sector entities.
Discuss the case for and against the use...(Solved)
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) recommend the use of accrual
basis of accounting for public sector entities.
Discuss the case for and against the use of accrual basis of accounting in the public sector.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Government expenditure is classified into recurrent expenditure and development
expenditure. Citing two examples, explain the two categories of expenditure.(Solved)
Government expenditure is classified into recurrent expenditure and development
expenditure. Citing two examples, explain the two categories of expenditure.
Date posted: May 16, 2019. Answers (1)