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.

386.

A trader sells goods at an average margin of 20%. His cost of sales for the month amounted to N720,000. What is his profit figure? 

A.

N900,000

B.

N864,000

C.

N840,000

D.

N180,000 

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

387.

Which of the following accounts or statements is used to determine credit purchase figures in incomplete records?

A.

Bank Account

B.

Control Account

C.

Profit and Loss Account

D.

Statement of Affairs

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

389.

A disadvantage of single entry system of book-keeping is that

A.

The profit for the period is reduced

B.

It is difficult to determine profit for the period

C.

Total sales for the period is reduced

D.

The owner of the firm withdraws money from the enterprise

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

390.

Which of the following items will appear in the Total Creditors Account?

A.

Discount allowed

B.

Credit sales

C.

Discount received

D.

Cash purchases

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.