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.

2,841.

A source document that aids the ascertainment of amount paid out of current account is the?

A.

Teller

B.

Cheque stub

C.

Cheque

D.

Teller stub

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,842.

Which of the following is an example of intangible assets?

A.

Trade debtors

B.

Stock of goods

C.

Trade creditors

D.

Motor vehicles

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,843.

The main objective of bookkeeping is to record economic?

A.

Transactions systematically for routine managerial decision-making

B.

Events clearly to ensure adequate checks and balances

C.

Events clearly to facilitate strategic managerial desicion-making

D.

Transaction systematically to ascertain the financial position of a business

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,844.

What is the gross profit margin?

A.

N100%

B.

N50%

C.

N40%

D.

N30%

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,845.

Sales N20,000
Cost sales N10,000
Operating expenses N2,500
Expenses prepaid included 
in operating expenses N500

Calculate the net profit?

A.

N12,500

B.

N10,000

C.

N8,000

D.

N7,500

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.