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.

761.

The document which sets out the internal arrangement for the proper management of a company is the

A.

Prospectus

B.

Article of association

C.

Memorandum of association

D.

Certificate of incorporation

Correct answer is B

Articles of association are a document that specifies the regulations for a company's operations and defines the company's purpose. The document lays out how tasks are to be accomplished within the organization, including the process for appointing directors and the handling of financial records. it outlines the internal regulations of the company.

 

762.

Use the following information to answer the question below

Mr White acquired Mr Black's business for GH¢ 410,000. The total assets were GH¢ 670,000 and liabilities amounted to GH¢ 320,000.

The double entry to record the good will in the books is debit

A.

Cash account and credit goodwill account

B.

Goodwill account and credit purchase of business account

C.

Goodwill account and credit cash account

D.

Purchase of business account and credit cash account

Correct answer is B

Goodwill is the established reputation of a business regarded as a quantifiable asset and calculated as part of its value when it is sold. In order to calculate goodwill, the fair market value of identifiable assets and liabilities of the company acquired is deducted from the purchase price. 

 

763.

Use the following information to answer the question below

Mr White acquired Mr Black's business for GH¢ 410,000. The total assets were GH¢ 670,000 and liabilities amounted to GH¢ 320,000.

How much was paid for goodwill?

A.

GH¢ 350,000

B.

GH¢ 260,000

C.

GH¢ 90,000

D.

GH¢ 60,000

Correct answer is D

Assets 670,000 - liabilities 320,000 = 350,000 (business value after liabilities claims)

Purchase price 410,000 - 350,000 business value =  60,000 goodwill

764.

In which of the following accounts is interest on partners capital found?

A.

Profit and Loss

B.

Trading

C.

Income surplus

D.

Profit and Loss appropriation

Correct answer is D

The main intention of preparing a profit and loss appropriation account is to show the distribution of profits among the partners. It is debited with interest on capital and remuneration to partners and credited with the net profits b/d from the profit and loss account and interest on drawings.