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.

887.

The instrument used in analysis and interpretation of financial statement is the

A.

Accounting ratios

B.

Income and expenditure extract

C.

Balance sheet extract

D.

Found accounting

Correct answer is A

Accounting ratio is the comparison of two or more financial data which are used for analyzing the financial statements of companies. It is an effective tool used by the shareholders, creditors and all kinds of stakeholders to understand the profitability, strength and financial status of companies.

889.

The ratio that gives the indication of the efficiency of a firm's sales with respect to cost of goods sold is a

A.

Return on capital employed

B.

Gross profit margin

C.

Net profit margin

D.

Return on equity

Correct answer is A

Return on capital employed or ROCE is a profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company can generate profits from its capital employed by comparing net operating profit to capital employed.