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A-LevelAccountingAdjustments to Financial StatementsFeb/Mar 2022Paper 1 Q81 Mark

The following information is available for a business at 31 December 2021. general expenses in arrears 1 January $420, general expenses in advance 1 January $240, general expenses in arrears 31 December $720, general expenses in advance 31 December $120. Total amount paid during the year ended 31 December 2021 is $11500. What is the amount to be included in the income statement for general expenses for the year ended 31 December 2021?

A$10240
B$10720
C$11080
D$11920

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: $11920

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About This A-Level Accounting Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Adjustments to Financial Statements in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

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This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting Feb/Mar 2022 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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