WAEC Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 27

131.

The concept which states that revenue is recognized when goods are sold is

A.

Realization concept

B.

Going concern concept

C.

Matching concept

D.

Periodically concept

Correct answer is A

The realization concept states that revenue can only be recognized once the available goods or services associated with the revenue have been delivered or sold.

 

132.

The consistency concept aims at

A.

Ensuring that all expenses are matched against revenue

B.

Reducing cost

C.

Comparability of accounting records

D.

Suppressing profits to be declared

Correct answer is C

The concept of consistency means that accounting methods once adopted must be applied consistently in the future, and same methods and techniques must be used for similar situations

133.

The concept that implies that a business will operate for an indefinitely long period of time is...............

A.

Going concern concept

B.

Accrual concept

C.

Business entity concept

D.

Periodicity concept

Correct answer is A

The going concern concept is an accounting term that states that a business entity will continue running its operations in the foreseeable future and will not be liquidated or forced to discontinue operations for any reason.

 

134.

Which of the following activities will increase profits?

A.

Depreciation charges

B.

Reduction in provision for doubtful debts

C.

Undervalued closing stock

D.

Returns inwards

Correct answer is B

The provision for doubtful debts is the estimated amount of bad debt that will arise from accounts receivable (credit sales) that have been issued but not yet collected.

If a business estimated 20,000 as bad debts, a reduction to a lesser amount means the business will make more money from sales, which amounts to higher profits.


 

135.

Sales and purchases ledger are used in a business to keep records of?

A.

The owner's capital and cash transactions

B.

Accounts of individual customers and suppliers

C.

Current assets and fixed assets

D.

Current liabilities and long term liabilities

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.