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.

2,278.

The total cash and cheques received from customers in a control account is derived from the

A.

Purchases day book

B.

Cash book

C.

Income and expenditure account

D.

Sales journal

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,279.

What type of stock valuation would a vegetable seller adopt in valuing it's product?

A.

LIFO

B.

FIFO

C.

Simple average

D.

Weighted average

Correct answer is B

FIFO is a method of stock valuation that stands for 'First-In, First-Out'. This assumes that the first (oldest) units of stock produced or received are also the first ones that are sold. This is also suitable for perishable items

 

2,280.

Given:
Opening capital - #1,500
Capital introduced - # 500
Profit for the year - # 800
Cash drawings - # 250

Calculate the closing capital.

A.

#2,550

B.

#2,500

C.

#2,350

D.

#2,250

Correct answer is A

Closing capital = Opening Capital + Additional Capital + Profit - Less Loss - Drawings

1500 + 500 + 800 - 250 = 2550