WAEC Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 310

1,546.

A low current ratio in business indicates that the business is

A.

Long term loan repayment problem

B.

Efficient in the utilization of its resources

C.

Unable to pay its bills on time

D.

Growing its net assets effectively

Correct answer is C

A low current ratio indicates problems in working capital management. All other things being equal, creditors consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which are due over the next 12 months.


 

1,547.

Agreement between partners is contained in the partnership

A.

Act

B.

Deeds

C.

Accord

D.

Deal

Correct answer is B

partnership deed, also known as a partnership agreement, is a document that outlines in detail the rights and responsibilities of all parties to a business operation. It has the force of law and is designed to guide the partners in the conduct of the business.

1,548.

The accounting principle that states that, In the preparation of account statements, revenues are recognized as soon as goods is passed on to the customer is the

A.

Materiality concept

B.

Matching concept

C.

Constituency concept

D.

Realization concept

Correct answer is D

The realization principle is the concept that revenue can only be recognized once the underlying goods or services associated with the revenue have been delivered or rendered, respectively.

1,549.

Which of the following accounts has credit balance?

A.

Return inwards account

B.

Machinery account

C.

Sales account

D.

Cash account

Correct answer is C

Liabilities, revenues and sales, gains, and owner equity and stockholders' equity accounts normally have credit balances.

1,550.

The minimum number of persons required to form a partnership business is

A.

2

B.

3

C.

5

D.

10

Correct answer is A

A minimum of two Persons is required to start a Partnership firm. A maximum number of 20 Partners are allowed in a Partnership firm. You require at least two persons to start a partnership firm.