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.

2,961.

The most important reason for studying accounting is that

A.

The information provided by accounting is useful in making decision

B.

Accounting plays an important role in the society

C.

The study of Accounting leads to challeging career

D.

Accounting provides gross profit information

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,962.

A government accounting systems must make sure that

A.

Revenue exceeds expenditure

B.

All applicable legal provisions are complied with

C.

Capital expenditure is equal to revenue

D.

Capital project fund is tied to recurrent expenditure

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,963.

Eko Local Government expenditure
Hospital building ---------------------- N200,000
Drugs ---------------------------------- N180,000
Hospital beds and mattresses ------------ N40,000
Doctors' and nurses' salaries ---------- N120,000
Administrative expenses ----------------- N50,000
Recurrent expenditure is

A.

N390,000

B.

N360,000

C.

N350,000

D.

N170,000

Correct answer is A

Recurrent expenditure consists mainly of expenditure on wages, salaries and supplements, purchases of goods and services and consumption of fixed capital (depreciation). Hence we have;

180,000 + 40,000 + 120,000 + 50,000 =390,000 

 

2,965.

Which of the following are sources of revenue to state government in Nigeria?
I Statutory allocation
II Fines from customary courts
III Petroleum tax
IV Income tax

A.

I and II only

B.

II and III

C.

I and IV

D.

III and IV

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.