JAMB Accounting 2010 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Accounting 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

4. If salary account is debited instead of stationery account, the error committed is that of A. commission B. omission C. principle D. compensation

A. commissionCorrect
B. omission
C. principle
D. compensation

Explanation

Error of commission occurs when different names but same categories are used (both salary and stationery are nominal/expense accounts, but the wrong specific account is used).

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