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.

1,396.

The amount of a company's profit given to a shareholder is known as

A.

Premium

B.

Dividend

C.

Interest

D.

Allotment

E.

Warrant

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,397.

The person who is responsible for the formation of a company is called the

A.

Promoter

B.

Dividend

C.

Shareholder

D.

Director

E.

Subscriber

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,398.

The amount for which a business is sold is known as

A.

Goodwill

B.

Capital reserve

C.

Purchase consideration

D.

Premium

E.

Equity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,399.

An expense becomes an accrual because it

A.

Is due for payment

B.

Is a Profit and Loss Account item

C.

Is a Trading Account item

D.

Is to be paid within the next one year

E.

Must appear in the balance sheet

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.