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.

2,721.

The recording phase of accounting is known as?

A.

Bookkeeping

B.

Trial balancing

C.

Ledger accounting

D.

Final accounting

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,722.

The transaction that completes its double entry in the same ledger account appears in

A.

Cash account and personal account

B.

Bank account and general ledger

C.

Discount received and discount allowed

D.

Cash account and bank account

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,723.

Which accounting concept supports the assertion that economic reality takes precedence over legal issues?

A.

Realization concept

B.

Substance over form

C.

Conservatism

D.

Measurement concept

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,724.

Use the information below to answer question.

Ezekiel Malgwi is a retailer. He recorded sales representing 95% cash and 5% credit. He took the total cash sales of N19000 from the business tray and banked it.

The transaction would be recorded in the cash book as debit?

A.

Cash and credit bank

B.

Bank and credit cash

C.

Cash and credit cash

D.

Bank and credit bank

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,725.

Use the information below to answer question.

Ezekiel Malgwi is a retailer. He recorded sales representing 95% cash and 5% credit. He took the total cash sales of N19000 from the business tray and banked it.
The credit sales for the period would be?

A.

N5000

B.

N1900

C.

N1000

D.

N950

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.