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JAMB Accounting 2017 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Accounting 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Consider the statements: I. The amount of the imprest is the same from one organization 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 following is correct about the imprest system?

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

Explanation

The petty cashier is always reimbursed with the amount spent (III), and the imprest system is a means of controlling petty cash expenses (IV); statements III and IV are correct.

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