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.

2,986.

The starting point for the production of accounts from incomplete records is to

A.

Ascertain the total sales

B.

Compute the opening stock of goods sold

C.

Verify the total purchase

D.

Prepare an opening statement of affairs

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,988.

Sales ledger control account contains the total amount in respect of

A.

Creditors

B.

Debtors

C.

Investors

D.

Shareholders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,989.

Why are adjustments in the profit and loss account necessary?

A.

To cover some expenses of the following year

B.

To ascertain the actual expenses incurred and income earned during the year

C.

To show the provision made during the year

D.

To show the total expenses paid and income received during the year

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.