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.

331.

Use the information below to answer the question



Gross profit b/d
Less: Salaries and wages
          Electricity
          Depreciation
          Net profit c/d
 

Dept A
   ₦
6,000
1,800
   ?
  600
?
6,000

Dept B
   ₦
4,000
1,200
   ?
   ?
1,600
4,000

Total
    ₦

10,000 
  3,000
  2,000
  1,000
  4,000
10,000

It is the tradition of the organization to apportion expenses in the proportion 60%:40% for A and B respectively.

The depreciation to be charged to department B is

A.

₦500

B.

₦300

C.

₦400

D.

₦600

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

332.

Use the information below to answer the question


Gross profit b/d
Less: Salaries and wages
          Electricity
          Depreciation
          Net profit c/d
 

Dept A
   ₦
6,000
1,800
   ?
  600
?
6,000

Dept B
   ₦
4,000
1,200
   ?
   ?
1,600
4,000


Total
    ₦
10,000 
  3,000
  2,000
  1,000
  4,000
10,000

It is the tradition of the organization to apportion expenses in the proportion 60%:40% for A and B respectively.

What is the net profit made by department A?

A.

₦2000

B.

₦3600

C.

₦3000

D.

₦2400

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

333.

Where partners maintain a fluctuating capital account, partners' share of profit is credited to

A.

Capital account

B.

Profit and loss appropriate account

C.

Current account

D.

Profit and loss account

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

335.

Where partners maintain a fluctuating capital account, partners' share of profit is credited to

A.

Capital account

B.

Profit and loss appropriate account

C.

Current account

D.

Profit and loss account

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.