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.

2,231.

If goods were bought from Tanko at a cost price of #9,000 with a cash discount of 5%, how much will be paid assuming prompt payment was made?

A.

#4,500

B.

#8,550

C.

#9,000

D.

#9,450

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,232.

The major focus of the trading account is to show

A.

Net profit

B.

Gross margin

C.

Total purchases

D.

Total sales

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,233.

An item credited in the bank statement but yet to be recorded in the firm's cash book is

A.

Bank loan

B.

Contract payment

C.

Standing order

D.

Direct deposit

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,235.

A major way by which the headquarters guard against fraud in branches on cash remittance is through the introduction of

A.

Imprest system only

B.

Direct purchase by branch

C.

Separate accountant for the branch

D.

Credit sales by only the headquarters

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.