The balances extracted from the accounting records of Disney Social Club in respect of its subscriptions are as follows:

  • Balance b/f 1 January 2011: N40,000
  • Balance b/f 1 January 2011: (N30,000)
  • Subscriptions received during the year: N160,000
  • Balance c/f 31 December 2011: N60,000
  • Balance c/f 31 December 2011: (N50,000)

What is the amount of subscriptions to be included in the income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 December 2011?

N180,000

Explanation:
The correct answer is N180,000 because this represents the adjusted total for subscriptions during the year, taking into account the opening balances, receipts, and closing balances of subscriptions.