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.

346.

The issued share capital is the number of shares that are 

A.

Shared among the directors

B.

Authorised by the shareholders

C.

Fully subscribed

D.

In the share certificate

Correct answer is B

The issued share capital is the number of shares that are 

347.

Interest on partners drawings are debited in the

A.

Partners current accounts and credited to the appropriation account

B.

Drawings account and credited to the profit and loss account

C.

Profit and loss account and credited to the partners current account

D.

Profit and loss account and credited to the partners' drawings account 

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

348.

Where there is no agreement between the partners, the Partnership Act states that 

A.

5% interest is to be paid on capital

B.

Profit and losses are to be shared in proportion to their capital

C.

50% interest is to be charged on drawings

D.

No salary is to be paid to partners

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

349.

In a not-for-profit making organization, the Receipts and Payments Accounts is the equivalent of

A.

Profit and Loss Accounts

B.

Income and expenditure Accounts

C.

Cash Book

D.

Balance Sheet

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

350.

A statement of affairs shows 

A.

Receipt and payments

B.

Revenue and expenditure

C.

Financial position

D.

Profit or loss

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.