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.

1,351.

A trial balance is a proof of accuracy of

A.

Transactions

B.

Final accounts

C.

Double entry in the ledger

D.

Trading account

E.

Balance sheet

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,352.

Cash stolen from branch-taking s is recorded in the Head Office books by debiting

A.

Defalcations account and crediting branch stock acccount

B.

Mark-up account and crediting branch stock account

C.

Defalcations account and crediting profit and loss account

D.

Cash account and crediting branch stock account

E.

Branch stock account and crediting defalcations account

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,353.

Mark-up on goods sent to branch offices are recorded in the books by creating

A.

Stock adjustment account debiting branch stock account

B.

Goods sent to branch account and debiting branch stock account

C.

Branch stock account and debiting stock adjustment account

D.

Cash account and crediting branch stock account

E.

Branch stock account and crediting defalcations account

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,354.

A share is under-subscribed when

A.

It is offered for sale at less than the nominal value

B.

It is offered for sale at nominal value

C.

The number of shares applied for is less than the offer

D.

It is offered for sale at more thn norminal value

E.

The number of shares applied for is more than the offer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,355.

Shares are sold at less than nominal value. They are issued at a

A.

Profit

B.

Loss

C.

Discount

D.

Premium

E.

Par

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.