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.

1,261.

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A.

Straight line

B.

Insurance policy

C.

Diminishing balance

D.

Reducing balance

E.

Accumulated depreciation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,263.

A trial balance is a proof of

A.

Arithmetical accuracy of postings only

B.

Accurate narration of the journa entries

C.

Accuracy of the debt entry

D.

Accuracy of the credit entry

E.

Accuracy of ledger entries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,264.

Prof. Bush had two accounts with Olive Brother agreed to have only one balance outstanding. By which of the following methods could this be effected?

A.

Journal entry

B.

Double entry

C.

Suspense account entry

D.

Adjustment entry

E.

Contra entry

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,265.

Which of the following is not a liability?

A.

Accrued wages

B.

Creditor

C.

Prepayment

D.

Insurance due but unpaid

E.

Rent arrears

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.