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.

2,501.

Discount allowed as represented in the control account appears on the

A.

Credit side of the purchases control account

B.

Debit side of the purchases control account

C.

Credit side of the sales control account

D.

Debit side of the sales control account

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,502.

Which of the following is a credit item in creditors ledger control account?

A.

Purchases returns

B.

Bills payable

C.

Purchases

D.

Cash receipts

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,503.

The main purpose of control account is to?

A.

Detect errors and irregularities

B.

Assist purchases

C.

Assist sales

D.

Check management incompetence

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,504.

In a period of inflation, which of the following method normally gives a closing closing stock?

A.

FIFO

B.

LIFO

C.

Simple average

D.

Periodic simple average

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.