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.

2,236.

Petty cash book records transactions on

A.

The debit side only

B.

The credit side only

C.

Both credit and debit sides

D.

Reversed entry

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,237.

The major advantage of an imprest system is that it

A.

Ensures a proper accountability for every expenditure

B.

Trains the young accountants in preparation for greater responsibilities

C.

Relieves the chief cashier of the numerous petty cash payments

D.

Serves as an analysis column for every expenses

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,239.

The accounting entries to record a cheque issued by a business is to

A.

Debit cash book and credit drawer

B.

Credit cash book and debit drawer

C.

Debit cash book and credit suspense account

D.

Credit cash book and debit suspense account

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,240.

The book of account in which information from the source documents are recorded consists of

A.

Debit and credit notes

B.

Ledger and subsidiary books

C.

Prepayments and accruals

D.

Profit and loss and balance sheet

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.