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.

2,886.

When a proprietor withdraws cash from the business for private use, he

A.

Debits cash account and credits drawings account

B.

Credits cash account and debits bank account

C.

Debits bank account and credits drawings account

D.

Credits cash account and debits drawings account

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,887.

A bookkeeping error occurs when there is

A.

A deliberate manipulation of records

B.

Unintentional correct posting in the ledger

C.

Intentional failure to record transactions completely

D.

Incorrect records and oversights that are not intended

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,888.

The need for changes in accounting theory in Nigeria was influenced by the

A.

Dynamics of commercialization and privatization policies

B.

Growth in size of business units

C.

Introduction of the structural adjustment programme

D.

Inconvertibility of the nation's currency

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,889.

The basic role of accounting is to

A.

Detect fraud

B.

Attest to finacial statements

C.

Measure performance

D.

Protect shareholders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,890.

Accrual concept stipulates that

A.

Revenue should be recognized when it is earned

B.

Costs should be recognized when the expenditure is paid

C.

Revenue should be recognized only when cash is paid

D.

Costs should be recognized when the are incurred

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.