Accounting questions and answers

Accounting Questions and Answers

If you are preparing for an accounting aptitude test or even a job interview, these accounting questions and answers will help you master the principles of accounting. This test covers accounting past questions from WAEC, JAMB, Post UTME exams and many more.

526.

Which of these will not appear in the preparation of control account?
I. Bad debts
II. Discounts
III. Returns
IV. Provision for bad debts

A.

I only

B.

II and III

C.

I and III only

D.

IV only

Correct answer is D

Provision for bad debts and trade discount allowed will not appear in the account.

530.

Ojo, Sam and Ade are in partnership sharing profit in the ratio 4 : 3 : 1 respectively.
Extract from their books for the year ended are

Interest on drawings and capital is allowed 5% respectively and profit for the year amounted to ₦4,950

The rate of interest on capital for Ade is

A.

250

B.

200

C.

300

D.

400

Correct answer is C

Interest on drawings:
Ojo = 5% × 1000 = ₦50
Sam = 5% × 2000 = ₦100
Ade = 5% × 900 = ₦45

Interest on Capital:
Ojo = 5% × 5000 = ₦250
Sam = 5% × 4,000 = ₦200
Ade = 5% × 6000 = ₦300