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.

1,701.

Which of the following is a fictitious asset?

A.

Overdraft

B.

Cash in hand

C.

Reserves

D.

Preliminary expenses

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,702.

Which of the following explains the short term solvency of a company?

A.

Acid test ratio

B.

Debtor to equity ratio

C.

Net profit margin ratio

D.

Gross profit margin ratio

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,703.

Prime cost consist of

A.

Direct material and direct labour cost

B.

Direct material, direct labour and direct expenses

C.

Direct material, direct labour, direct expenses overhead

D.

Direct material and direct expenses

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,704.

Which of the following is not an example of a fictitious asset?

A.

Raw materials stock

B.

Debit balance of profit and loss account

C.

Preliminary expenses of a limited company

D.

Expenditure on incorporation carried forward

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,705.

Which of the following has a debit balance at the end of the year?

A.

Rates prepaid account

B.

Bank loan account

C.

Income received in advance account

D.

Ordinary share capital account

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.