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.

2,521.

One of the major features of bookkeeping is that it?

A.

Provides permanent records for all financial transactions

B.

Is futuristic in nature

C.

Accepts responsibility for all wrong postings

D.

Does not give room for double entry procedures

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,524.

One of the benefits of book-keeping records is that they?

A.

Give prospective investors accurate and direct information for decisions-making

B.

Provide the public and creditors with details of the operations of an entity

C.

Give legal backing to all the transactions undertaken by a business entity

D.

Provide information without which the task of management would be difficult

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,525.

If Mr. Ajasin paid his creditors N5000 out of N20,000 owed, what would be the effect of this transaction on the accounting equation?

A.

A decraese in the total asssets by N5000

B.

An increase in the total liabilities and owners' equity by by N15,000

C.

An increase in the total assets by N15,000

D.

A decrease in owners' equity by N5000

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.