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.

1,766.

Which of the following is not a cause of depreciation?

A.

Inflation

B.

Erosion and decay

C.

Wear and tear

D.

Obsolescence

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,767.

The profit of sole trader increases his

A.

Stock

B.

Asset

C.

Liability

D.

Capital

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,768.

The total of the discount from creditors is transferred to

A.

Credit side of discounts received account

B.

Debit side of discounts received account

C.

Credit side of discounts allowed account

D.

Debit side of discounts allowed account

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,769.

Where there is a loss on disposal of a fixed asset, it means

A.

depreciation has been underestimated

B.

depreciation has been overestimated

C.

scrap value has not been estimated

D.

depreciation method used is inappropriate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,770.

Where a proprietor withdraws stock for personal consumption, the accounting entries to record the transaction are

A.

debit drawings account, credit purchases account

B.

debit purchases account, credit sales account

C.

debit sales avvount, credit drawings account

D.

debit drawings account, credit sales account

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.