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.

2,096.

Agreement between partners is contained in the partnership

A.

Act

B.

Deeds

C.

Accord

D.

Deal

Correct answer is B

partnership deed, also known as a partnership agreement, is a document that outlines in detail the rights and responsibilities of all parties to a business operation. It has the force of law and is designed to guide the partners in the conduct of the business.

2,097.

The accounting principle that states that, In the preparation of account statements, revenues are recognized as soon as goods is passed on to the customer is the

A.

Materiality concept

B.

Matching concept

C.

Constituency concept

D.

Realization concept

Correct answer is D

The realization principle is the concept that revenue can only be recognized once the underlying goods or services associated with the revenue have been delivered or rendered, respectively.

2,098.

Which of the following accounts has credit balance?

A.

Return inwards account

B.

Machinery account

C.

Sales account

D.

Cash account

Correct answer is C

Liabilities, revenues and sales, gains, and owner equity and stockholders' equity accounts normally have credit balances.

2,099.

The minimum number of persons required to form a partnership business is

A.

2

B.

3

C.

5

D.

10

Correct answer is A

A minimum of two Persons is required to start a Partnership firm. A maximum number of 20 Partners are allowed in a Partnership firm. You require at least two persons to start a partnership firm.

2,100.

Cash receipts and payments involving discounts are entered in

A.

Three-column cash book

B.

Two-column cash book

C.

Analytical cash book

D.

Petty cash book

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.