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A-LevelAccountingPreparation of financial statements9706/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q191 Mark

X Limited recorded the following information in its books of account. 1 issue of 10000 ordinary shares of $1 each at a price of $1.80 2 payment of dividends, $6200 3 transfer to general reserve, $7500 What was the effect on total revenue reserves?

A$6200 decrease
B$6700 increase
C$8000 increase
D$13700 decrease

✓ Correct answer

A: $6200 decrease

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Preparation of financial statements, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Accounting, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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