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.

521.

The instrument isued by the Minister who authorized an officer to incure expenditure is a/an

A.

Warrant

B.

Budget

C.

Impurest

D.

Consolidated fund

Correct answer is A

Warrant is the only authority through which money is expended in government.

522.

An officer that is charged with the responsibility of carrying out investigations on the book of accounts to show the true and fair view is

A.

Ministry of Finance

B.

Accountant General

C.

Revenue office

D.

Auditor General

Correct answer is D

The Auditor General ensures that all money collected is properly accounted for and that the records comply with the rules and regulations.

523.

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.

 

524.

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.

525.

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.