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.

2,026.

Which of the following errors will affect the totals of a trial balance?

A.

Compensating error

B.

Complete reversal of entry

C.

Error in addition

D.

Error of original entry

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,027.

In departmental accounts, rent is appointed on the basis of

A.

Purchases

B.

Floor area occupied

C.

Number of personnel in each department

D.

Volume of sales

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,028.

Which of the following is not a subsidiary book?

A.

Sales day book

B.

Purchases day book

C.

General journal

D.

Trial balance

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,029.

When a transaction is completely left out from the books, it is an error of

A.

Commission

B.

Omission

C.

Principle

D.

Compensation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,030.

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

A.

Interest on capital

B.

Partners drawings

C.

Share of profit

D.

Interest on drawings

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.