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.

2,106.

Which of the following is a nominal account?

A.

Machinery account

B.

Drawings account

C.

Debtors account

D.

Wages account

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,107.

The double entry principle states that

A.

Every debit entry must have a corresponding credit entry

B.

Every credit entry must have a corresponding double entry

C.

Every debit must must have a corresponding double entry

D.

Every assets must have a corresponding liability

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,108.

In the preparation of bank reconciliation statement cheque are

A.

Added to the balance as per bank statement

B.

Deduced from the the balance as per bank statement

C.

Added to the balance as per bank statement

D.

Ignored totally

Correct answer is A

Using the cash balance shown on the bank statement, add back any deposits in transit. Deduct any outstanding checks. This will provide the adjusted bank cash balance. Next, use the company's ending cash balance, add any interest earned and notes receivable amount.

 

All balances should be added to the bank statement

2,109.

A temporary difference of bank occurs in only one account with the second figure stated, this is an error of

A.

Adjustment account

B.

Suspense account

C.

Imprest account

D.

Appropriation account

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,110.

The balance in a sales Ledger Counter Account indicates the

A.

Difference between debtors and creditors

B.

Total sales

C.

Total purchases

D.

Total debtors

Correct answer is D

It represents the total balance of credit sales otherwise known as trade debtors