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.

2,516.

Bariga, a stock broker bought stationery for N 12000 by cash. To record this transaction, debit?

A.

Cash and credit stationery

B.

Purchase and credit stationery

C.

Stationery and credit cash

D.

Stationery and credit purchases

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,518.

One basic assumption of the double entry theory is that it allows?

A.

Two credit entries at the same time

B.

Two debit entries at the same time

C.

Debit and credit two credit entries at the same time

D.

Debit and credit two credit entries in corresponding account

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,519.

A financial analyst needs accounting information to?

A.

Maintain the production section of the business

B.

Know why transactions cause increase and decreases in assets

C.

Advise on how to manage the business

D.

Know how to record transaction in T account

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,520.

Which of the following accounting conventions suggests that accountants should use a method of valuation that understates rather than over-states results?

A.

Conservatism

B.

Historical

C.

Monetary

D.

Cost

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.