Question

Difficulty: EasyCalculation of Accumulated Fund

At 1 January 2025, Progressive Scholars Club held the following financial positions:

ItemAmount (₦)
Clubhouse building500,000
Equipment120,000
Cash at bank45,000
Subscriptions received in advance15,000
Accrued electricity bill10,000

What is the value of the club's accumulated fund at 1 January 2025 in Naira?

Answer: 640000

Answer

The accumulated fund of Progressive Scholars Club at 1 January 2025 is ₦640,000.
The accumulated fund of a non-profit organization equals Total Assets minus Total Liabilities at a given date. Adding the clubhouse building (₦500,000), equipment (₦120,000), and cash at bank (₦45,000) gives total assets of ₦665,000. Adding subscriptions received in advance (₦15,000) and accrued electricity (₦10,000) gives total liabilities of ₦25,000. Subtracting total liabilities from total assets gives ₦665,000 - ₦25,000 = ₦640,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify and calculate total assets
Total Assets = ₦500,000 + ₦120,000 + ₦45,000 = ₦665,000
Clubhouse building, equipment, and cash at bank are all economic resources owned by the club.
2
Identify and calculate total liabilities
Total Liabilities = ₦15,000 + ₦10,000 = ₦25,000
Subscriptions received in advance (unearned income) and accrued electricity bills (amounts owed) are obligations of the club.
3
Subtract total liabilities from total assets to determine the accumulated fund
Accumulated Fund = ₦665,000 - ₦25,000 = ₦640,000
The accumulated fund represents the net surplus of assets over liabilities for a non-profit organization.

Key Concept

Calculation of Accumulated Fund
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