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.

846.

A business organization prepares departmental account in order to

A.

Ascertain the contribution of each department to the organization

B.

Ascertain interdepartmental transfer

C.

Build other branches

D.

Know the number of departments in the organization

Correct answer is A

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

847.

When the purchase consideration is lower ttan the net asset, the buyer has gained the advantage of

A.

Capital reserve

B.

Revenue reserve

C.

Net income

D.

Net loss

Correct answer is A

Capital Reserve is a type of profit that is earned on capital transactions - an example would be the profit arising from the forfeiture of shares, sales of assets etc

 

848.

Which of the following is accounted for in receipts and payments account?

A.

Accrued expenses on annual dances

B.

Subscriptions due but not yet received

C.

Interest on bank deposit

D.

Depreciation of the club house

Correct answer is C

"A receipt and payment account is a summarized cash book (cash and bank) for a given period"
The bank column would reflect interest on bank deposits
 

850.

When stock is withdrawn for personal use, the accounting entries is to debit

A.

Stock account credit drawings

B.

Drawing account, credit stock account

C.

Personal account credit cash account

D.

Cash account, credit personal account

Correct answer is B

Journal Entry will be to debit drawings & credit related stocks or Sales account on cost basis for having used goods for personal use by the owner.

Whenever the proprietor withdraws any sort of cash,goods or asset for his or her personalprivate or domestic it is considered as drawings.