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.

41.

The part of capital issued only at the time of liquidation of the company is

A.

Issued capital

B.

Called-up capital

C.

Paid-up capital

D.

Reserved capital

Correct answer is D

A company may reserve a portion of its uncalled capital to be called only in the event of winding up of the company. Such uncalled amount is called 'Reserve Capital' of the company. It is available only for the creditors on winding up of the company.

 

43.

The journal has the following headings except

A.

Date

B.

Debit

C.

Discount

D.

Credit

Correct answer is C

The journal has debit, credit, date, particulars and folio. It is use to show narration in which the entries are posted to the ledgers.

44.

Use the following information to answer the question

The following transactions relate to Osei Enterprises for the year ended 31st December 2020.

   D

 Purchases

 160,000
 Returns outwards  880
 Carriage inwards  740
 Returns inwards  620
 Sales  195,000
 Salaries  27,600
 Closing stock  14,100

The gross profit

A.

D 39,360

B.

D 38, 620

C.

D 36,360

D.

D 39,220

Correct answer is C

The given information states:

 

Sales: D195,000

Purchases: D160,000

Returns outwards: D880

Carriage inwards: D740

Returns inwards: D620

 

To calculate the cost of goods sold, we need to subtract the returns inwards and carriage inwards from the purchases:

 

Cost of Goods Sold = Purchases - Returns Inwards - Carriage Inwards

Cost of Goods Sold = D160,000 - D620 - D740

Cost of Goods Sold = D158,640

 

Gross Profit = Net Sales - Cost of Goods Sold

Gross Profit = D195,000 - D158,640

Gross Profit = D36,360

45.

In the absence of a partnership agreement, a loan given to the partnership by a partner attracts interest of

A.

7%

B.

5%

C.

15%

D.

10%

Correct answer is B

Where there is no agreement betwen the partners, the following must applied:
- there is no interest on capital
- no salary for partners acting in the business
- no interest to be charged on drawings
- profit and loss are to be shared equally
- 5% interest a year on loans made by partners in excess of the agreed capitals
- no partners may introduce a new person without the consent of all existing partners