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JAMB Accounting 2013 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Accounting 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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I. The amount of the imprest is the same from one organisation to another. II. At the end of a fixed period, the petty cashier receives a fixed sum of money. III. At the end of a period, the petty cashier is reimbursed with the amount spent in that period. IV. The system is a method by which a measure of control is kept on petty cash expenses. Which of the above is correct about the imprest system?

  • A. I and III
  • B. I, III and IV
  • C. II and IV
  • D. III and IVCorrect

Explanation

Statements III and IV correctly describe the imprest system — the petty cashier is reimbursed the amount spent, and the system is a means of control over petty cash expenses.

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