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.

1,976.

The balance of the sales ledger control account represents

A.

Total sales

B.

Total credit sales

C.

Total creditors

D.

Total debtors

Correct answer is D

It represents the total of all credit sales. Also known as trade debtors. 

1,977.

Bad debts written off is shown as

A.

Debit in the sales ledger

B.

Debit in the purchases ledger

C.

Credit in the sales ledger

D.

Credit in the purchases ledger

Correct answer is C

The journal entry is a debit to the bad debt expense account and a credit to the accounts receivable account. (Remember your account receivables are credit sales that is the sales journal). 

1,978.

The difference between factory cost of goods produced and its market value is

A.

Interest

B.

Premium

C.

Manufacturing profit

D.

Manufacturing overhead

Correct answer is C

 

 

1,979.

Which of the following is not a debit item in a partnership appropriation account?

A.

Capital

B.

Drawings

C.

Creditors

D.

Bank balance

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,980.

Which of the following is a debit entry in debtors control account?

A.

Credit sales

B.

Bad debts

C.

Returns inwards

D.

Discounts allowed

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.