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.
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₦ |
|
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Plant and Machinery |
190000 |
|
Motor Vehicle |
170000 |
| Stock | 60000 |
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Current Liabilities |
50000 |
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Purchase consideration |
40000 |
The goodwill is?
₦110,000
₦30,000
₦90,000
₦80,000
Correct answer is B
Goodwill = Purchase consideration - value of assets
Total value of assets = 190,000 + 170,000 + 60,000 - (50,000)
= 370,000
Therefore, Goodwill = 400,000 - 370,000
= ₦30,000
The short term solvency of a company is determined with ------- ratio
Acid test
Gross profit margin
Debt to equity
Current
Correct answer is D
The current or working capital ratio is a test of a business's short-term solvency — its capability to pay its liabilities that come due in the near future (up to one year).
Shares are said to be authorized when they are
Paid-up
Called up
Offered for sale
Subscribed
Correct answer is C
Authorized shares are defined as the maximum number of shares that a company is legally allowed to issue to investors as per its own determinations
Which of the following is found on the credit side of a profit and loss account?
Advertising
Dividend received
Wages and salaries
Bank charges
Correct answer is B
Dividend received as as revenue i.e income or money received in trading transactions. It is credited to the profit or loss account.