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.

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Use the information below to answer questions

Zazzau Company:

Cash in hand................N50
Cash in bank................N1,250
Stock.......................N4,880
Furniture...................N960
Building....................N5,500
Debtor......................N1,750
Creditors...................N2,150

Drawings of N125 were made by the shareholders of the company.

The capital of the company stands at?

A.

N12,240

B.

N12,115

C.

N2,510

D.

N2,150

Correct answer is A

Capital means the assets and cash in a business. It may either be cash, machinery, receivable accounts, property, or houses.

50 + 4,880+ 1,750 + 1,250 + 960+ 5,500 = 14,390

14,390 - 2,150 = 12,240

2,628.

If the assets and liabilities of a firm were valued at N17,200 and N5,120 respectively, the capital of the firm would be?

A.

N22,320

B.

N17,200

C.

N12,080

D.

N5,120

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,629.

Which of the following item is found on the credit side of the sales ledger control account?

A.

Discount received

B.

Dishonoured cheques

C.

Credit sales

D.

Bills receivable

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.