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Difficulty: HardBalance Sheet Classification of Assets and Liabilities

The following balances were extracted from the accounting records of Folake Enterprises, a sole trader, as at 31 December 2025:

Account TitleAmount (₦)
Premises450,000
Motor Vehicles180,000
Trade Debtors65,000
Trade Creditors42,000
Bank Overdraft15,000
Accrued Rent Payable8,000
Prepaid Insurance5,000
Closing Inventory32,000
10-Year Bank Loan100,000
Owner's Drawings12,000

What is the working capital of Folake Enterprises as at 31 December 2025?

  1. ₦37,000Answer
  2. B
    ₦52,000
  3. C
    ₦217,000
  4. D
    ₦25,000

Answer

The working capital of Folake Enterprises as at 31 December 2025 is ₦37,000.
Working capital represents net current assets, derived by subtracting total current liabilities from total current assets. Summing Trade Debtors (₦65,000), Prepaid Insurance (₦5,000), and Closing Inventory (₦32,000) yields ₦102,000 in Current Assets. Summing Trade Creditors (₦42,000), Bank Overdraft (₦15,000), and Accrued Rent Payable (₦8,000) yields ₦65,000 in Current Liabilities. The difference is ₦37,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify and sum all Current Assets
Current Assets = Trade Debtors (₦65,000) + Prepaid Insurance (₦5,000) + Closing Inventory (₦32,000) = ₦102,000
Current assets comprise cash and items expected to be converted into cash or consumed within one accounting year.
2
Identify and sum all Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities = Trade Creditors (₦42,000) + Bank Overdraft (₦15,000) + Accrued Rent Payable (₦8,000) = ₦65,000
Current liabilities are short-term obligations payable within one accounting period. Long-term bank loan (10-year) is excluded as it is a non-current liability.
3
Compute Working Capital
Working Capital = Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities = ₦102,000 - ₦65,000 = ₦37,000
Working capital measures the short-term liquidity and operational efficiency of the enterprise.

Key Concept

Working Capital Calculation and Balance Sheet Element Classification
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