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WAEC Accounting 2022 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An item that would be considered a first charge against profit in a company's account is

  • A. general reserve
  • B. capital reserve
  • C. ordinary dividend
  • D. preference dividendCorrect

Explanation

Preference dividends are a first charge against profit — they must be paid before ordinary dividends or transfers to reserves.

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