The objective of departmental account is to

FINANCIAL
JAMB 2016

The objective of departmental account is to

  • A. ascertain the amount of profits or losses for the enterprise
  • B. ascertain the amount of profits or losses for each department
  • C. ascertain the cost of running the organization
  • D. offset the loss of each department

Correct Answer: B. ascertain the amount of profits or losses for each department

Explanation

The main objectives of departmental accountingare: To check out an interdepartmental performance. To evaluate the performance of the department with the previous period result. The gross profit of eachdepartment can be ascertained.



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