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.

486.

Which of the following cannot depreciate?

A.

Plant and machinery

B.

motor van

C.

Premises

D.

Land

Correct answer is D

Land is permanent. It does not wear and tear. Rather it appreciates in value over time.

 

487.

Which of the following is not charged to the manufacturing account?

A.

Direct expenses

B.

Factory wages

C.

Distribution expenses

D.

Raw materials

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

488.

The manufacturing account is prepared to ascertain

A.

Cost of goods sold

B.

Cost of production

C.

Gross profit

D.

Finished goods

Correct answer is B

The manufacturing account forms an integral part of the revenue account of a manufacturing organization. It is prepared to know the cost of the goods manufactured or to ascertain the amount of any profit on the manufacturing process i.e the cost of production.

 

489.

In the preparation of statement of profit, if the opening capital is greater than closing capital, there will be

A.

Profit

B.

Capital

C.

Loss

D.

Cash

Correct answer is C

The difference between opening and closing capital will give either a profit or loss.
If the opening capital is greater than closing capital then loss and vice versa.

490.

Payment to creditors ₦12,250
Creditors at start ₦550
Creditors at end ₦830

What is the creditors amount in the balance sheet?

A.

₦550

B.

₦12,250

C.

₦12,530

D.

₦830

Correct answer is D

The creditors at end figure is used for the balance sheet.