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.

926.

How much selling and distribution expenses is apportioned to department M?

A.

N800

B.

N600

C.

N400

D.

N1800

Correct answer is A

Department  difference M has a turnover of 89,000. That is 29,000 higher than department L and 49,000 higher than department K, This means department M has the highest selling and distribution cost because they sold the most. Hence the 1800 would be divided amongst the three departments in the ratio of their turnover

Department K = 400 
                   L  = 600
                  M = 800
total = 1800

929.

How much rent is apportioned to department K?

A.

N1200

B.

N1800

C.

N2000

D.

N750

Correct answer is A

Since department K has the biggest shop space, its only fair that it pays the bigger chunk of rent. Hence it would be shared amongst the three department as;
Department k = 1200
                   L  = 800
                  M =  1000
Total = 3000