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.

206.

In a manufacturing account, royalties paid

A.

Debited to the trading account

B.

Credited to the profit and loss account

C.

Credited to the manufacturing account

D.

Debited to the manufacturing account

Correct answer is D

 Royalty paid on the basis of output (manufacturing) is debited to the Trading or Manufacturing Account as it is considered a normal business expenditure.


 

207.

A credit entry is made in the plant and machinery account for the ......................

A.

Purchase of an additional plant and machinery

B.

Sale of plant and machinery

C.

Maintenance of plant and machinery

D.

Appreciation of plant and machinery

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

208.

A fall in the value of a fixed asset due to technological changes is described as?

A.

Superfluity

B.

Wear and tear

C.

Obsolescence

D.

Depletion

Correct answer is C

Obsolescence is a process by which a machine, or in this case, a fixed asset becomes outdated, no longer used or losses value as a result of changes in the level of technology

209.

The amount set aside out of profits to strengthen the financial position of the business is

A.

Position

B.

Reserve

C.

Depreciation

D.

Surplus

Correct answer is B

A reserve is profits that have been appropriated for a particular purpose. Reserves are sometimes set up to purchase fixed assets, pay an expected legal settlement, pay bonuses, pay off debt, pay for repairs and maintenance, and so forth.

 

210.

Sales--------------- 120,000
Purchase-----------100,000
Opening stock-----10,000
Closing stock------20,000

The gross profit or loss is?

A.

Le 30,000 profit

B.

Le 20,000 profit

C.

Le 10,000 loss

D.

Le 30,000 loss

Correct answer is A

Opening stock-------------       10,000      Sales --------- 120,000
Purchase-------------------      100,000
                                            110,000
Less: Closing stock-----------20,000
Cost of goods sold-------       90,000                              90,000
Gross profit                                                                    30,000